Greetings from Santa Cruz, CA. I was reminded of my lack of an intro post, I’ve frequented this forum for the past couple of years. Not new to bikes, but new to Ducati since 2020. I’d always lusted from the first time I laid eyes on a 916 in the showroom. Actually had recurring dreams of it for a year. Unfortunately my Ducati taste had a Yamaha budget, so for the next 20 years I rode a few Yamahas, a Triumph, and a couple BMWs. When COVID hit I decided to fulfill my Ducati dream. First with a 1995 Strada, then lucked upon an SPS shortly after that. A couple 748R. A Multistrada 1260 PP. A 996. And finally a Panigale V2. Of those, I kept one of the 748R, the 996, and the V2. Love each of them in their own ways. I love working on my bikes (most recent project was exhaust for the V2), learning more about them, and of course riding them around the Santa Cruz Mountains, and generally admiring their beauty. Huge thanks to all of those who have shared wisdom here, it’s a great community. Cheers
Oh no he hasn't, it's the black & white thing in the background with the flashing lights. Welcome on board.
The fellas’ done well for himself-Yamaha budget to buying seven Ducatis in Covid. Congrats & welcome, lovely bikes
Thank you, sir. Timing and luck had a bit to do with that good fortune. I seemed to start a Tamburini buying trend when I found my first one. The three bikes I kept are essentially proceeds from the predecessors, with the exception of the MTS which I about broke even on.
Welcome. Very nice collection. Nice bin unfortunately covered by that yellow bike with 748 written on it. Is that a Ducati? I thought they were red All very confusing to us senior citizens. Welcome to the mad house.
