Just a quick intro - I met some of you yesterday at the AMS Ducati track day at MSR Cresson (I was paddocked next to Bill). I'm a new rider so I do ask some really newbie questions (like what do you do if your kickstand falls off and you can't get off your bike....) but I have definitely enjoyed the process of learning all about riding. Since I purchased the bike in August, I have actually spent more time riding on a track (between MSR, ECR, and TWS) than I have on the street so you can guess what kind of riding I'm learning to do first. I have found the weekend street rides to be much more enjoyable as I got more comfortable on the track.
I don't own a Monster (yeah, I hear the boos and hissing from the crowd - Hey it's a MONSTER forum after all! ;D) but I hope that a Ducati 748 is welcome here as well. My Duc is a pretty stock "Giallo" 2001 748 (Arrow slip-ons, a couple of CF pieces, and the grips are all I've changed), though I do throw on some used Sharkskinz track fairings in red when on the track (so it's red with yellow fuel tank and tail). Speedymoto fork sliders and some stompgrips on the tank round out the other changes. Currently shod with Michelin 2CT rubber though I may have to check out those OEM tires that I saw on the 1098s next time.
Looking forward to getting to know more Ducatisti in the area!
Quote from: cm on October 19, 2008, 10:06:37 PM
Just a quick intro - I met some of you yesterday at the AMS Ducati track day at MSR Cresson (I was paddocked next to Bill). I'm a new rider so I do ask some really newbie questions (like what do you do if your kickstand falls off and you can't get off your bike....) but I have definitely enjoyed the process of learning all about riding. Since I purchased the bike in August, I have actually spent more time riding on a track (between MSR, ECR, and TWS) than I have on the street so you can guess what kind of riding I'm learning to do first. I have found the weekend street rides to be much more enjoyable as I got more comfortable on the track.
I don't own a Monster (yeah, I hear the boos and hissing from the crowd - Hey it's a MONSTER forum after all! ;D) but I hope that a Ducati 748 is welcome here as well. My Duc is a pretty stock "Giallo" 2001 748 in (Arrow slip-ons, a couple of CF pieces, and the grips are all I've changed), though I do throw on some used Sharkskinz track fairings in red when on the track (so it's red with yellow fuel tank and tail). Speedymoto fork sliders and some stompgrips on the tank round out the other changes. Currently shod with Michelin 2CT rubber though I may have to check out those OEM tires that I saw on the 1098s next time.
Looking forward to getting to know more Ducatisti in the area!
Welcome to the madness!!! I glimpsed you at the track but didn't have a chance to say "Howdy", so I'm glad you found the site. We can always use another DMFer [thumbsup]
Don't worry about the no-monster thang... I can't speak for everyone, but here in North Texas it ain't no thang.
Looking forward to meeting & riding ;D
Welcome to the DMF! All riders and friends welcome here, you're in good company with your 748. [thumbsup]
Glad to hear you are having fun with it.
Quote from: cm on October 19, 2008, 10:06:37 PMI'm a new rider so I do ask some really newbie questions (like what do you do if your kickstand falls off and you can't get off your bike....)
Ask for help or see if there is a tree or a wall you can lean it against. ;)