Well, I don't about you all but the weather is so nice out today and looks to be the same tomorrow, so Flash Lunch (a little early I know) at Chuy's Dallas, Friday @ 11:30-till. If you and your Duc (and also to the Ducati-Challanged) are in good riding shape ride on over and enjoy the weather on the patio with fellow DFWMer's. I'm showing up around 11:30 cuz I gots to get back to toiling back downtown by 12:45 or so.
Not that this is a tech session or anything but if someone can take a look at my chain and sprocket setup and give some advice I'd appreciate it, heck might even buy ya a Marg!....(hint hint...Bryant, Brian, Svoloch, McKraut, RichD, RonR). The link's below. Now show up.
Chuy’s Dallas
4544 McKinney Ave at Knox-Henderson
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 559-2489
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Wish I could
Will be on plane
Well, thanks for at least posting up SOME sort of answer! HE he he.... [evil]
Anyone else? You all must be working really hard to not be able to post. I commend you. Dax, looks like we're the slackers today huh? [laugh]
I can't make this one. Tomorrow's going to be hectic for me.
I'm not a slacker ;)
I'm efficient. :P
Will be in Plano--wish I could make it :-\
I'll be there- Looking forward [thumbsup]
Cool. Red's buying [thumbsup]
Not really [evil]
Anyone want to meet over at AMS-D around 11 or so before heading over to Chuy's? ;D
Was sick last night and today, but am starting to recover. If I feel sparkly tomorrow I may turn up...
Quote from: The Svoloch on January 22, 2009, 04:50:54 PM
Was sick last night and today, but am starting to recover. If I feel sparkly tomorrow I may turn up...
Sorry about the grunge... not Nirvana, the other grunge. Hope you feel better by tomorrow. Sorry, can't make this, would love to. Jen and I are having lunch with a longtime courthouse friend. It's etched in stone. Been trying for months. Ya'll have fun! Somebody look at Red's chain so he'll buy you a drink! [laugh]
Sorry to miss this, lunch is surrounded by meetings. Maybe a few will ditch themselves tomorrow... one can hope :-\
Quote from: Cher on January 22, 2009, 04:11:37 PM
Anyone want to meet over at AMS-D around 11 or so before heading over to Chuy's? ;D
Hmmm, that might work. ;)
I've got one or two things treed over there...
[moto]
Supah dupah guys! Wish I could join ya at the shop but they got me on a short rope this week. Let me know if the new 1198s' are in :D
I'm still in for Chuy's but I'm going to swing by AMS after lunch instead of before [coffee]
[moto]
Quote from: Cher on January 23, 2009, 07:42:32 AM
I'm still in for Chuy's but I'm going to swing by AMS after lunch instead of before [coffee]
Perfect [thumbsup]
I'm also bringing 2 friends from my studio along...
C U Soon ;D
Dude, I think you've finally got THE screen name [laugh] [laugh]
Quote from: Cher on January 23, 2009, 08:33:52 AM
Dude, I think you've finally got THE screen name [laugh] [laugh]
+1
Still killing me here [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [clap] [clap]
Ok, here's the dealio, Chuy's does not take reservations. I don't know why I can't seem to remember that. So, I plan on being there @11:30ish. If anyone gets there earlier paaaleeez go to the patio and grab a table if available. They will be going fast. If not maybe they will have the garage doors open and we can sit in there. I'll see what can be done when I get there.
Wish we had more peeps but that means more margs for us right?! [thumbsup]
Pics or it didn't happen...yada yada yada...
Fine bunch of Ducs I must say...
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3377/3221037400_d3deccfd0b.jpg)
Slurp L'Burp has people...he's a magnate magnet for creative types. [bow_down]
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3481/3220186385_c3c86f870e.jpg)
Cher wants you to believe that this is water...(cough-yeahright 80proof)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3454/3221164512_30fca4d230.jpg)
WiWa even graced the table... [clap]
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3356/3221037318_9de84f3980.jpg)
Enjoyed Melody showing up. Hubby a CMRA Tech Inspector. Coolness. [thumbsup]
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3442/3220315013_764897d3ef.jpg)
A happy gaggle...
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/3220186409_906397bde9.jpg)
One final ride... :'( :(
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3349/3220186427_1fb690c3e0.jpg)
It was good to get out and see y'all before getting head-long into my project. Thanks for accommodating me and my last minute change of plans.
Mucho Fun!
Perfect 3-margarita on the patio day... Thanks for letting my friends tag along [thumbsup]
Met Lisa at AMS after, & she bought a VERY hot - oh, maybe I shouldn't say [evil]
Quote from: Slurp L'Burp on January 23, 2009, 02:20:32 PM
Perfect 3-margarita on the patio day... Thanks for letting my friends tag along [thumbsup]
The blonde can tag along ANY time. ;) [thumbsup]
Bet you guys had a good time [thumbsup]
L'Burp -that should be a keeper :)
Alright, sunny and 80 degrees on the patio
IN JANUARY!!!!
What a fun bunch - had a great time. Thanks for an awesome day [thumbsup] And contrary to popular belief, I only test drove Dax's new Tricolor around the block once not twice, as had been earlier reported . The guys at AMS said, "Sure, take the Tricolor, but go test drive that Desmo first - here's the keys."
We now re-join the regularly scheduled reality which is currently in progress [cheeky]
Quote from: Cher on January 23, 2009, 03:38:34 PM
Alright, sunny and 80 degrees on the patio
IN JANUARY!!!!
What a fun bunch - had a great time. Thanks for an awesome day [thumbsup] And contrary to popular belief, I only test drove Dax's new Tricolor around the block once not twice, as had been earlier reported . The guys at AMS said, "Sure, take the Tricolor, but go test drive that Desmo first - here's the keys."
I want to hear NOTHING about the ride...........PLEASE don't say anything. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
We now re-join the regularly scheduled reality which is currently in progress [cheeky]
Yeah, of course I'm joking (I know - weird but true). Didn't test drive anything while at AMS but I will say that new Monster 1100S is awfully sweet... Or there's that Hypermotard.
And there was this pearl white Multistrada... Or the yellow 1098... Or
CRAP! I've got to start robbing more ATMs. Or maybe Tresgatos will let me ride the Hypermotard for a while? [evil]
Oh and RED, I forgot to comment on your pix; is that a new leather jacket? Very nice [thumbsup]
Quote from: Slurp L'Burp on January 23, 2009, 02:20:32 PM
Mucho Fun!
Perfect 3-margarita on the patio day... Thanks for letting my friends tag along [thumbsup]
Met Lisa at AMS after, & she bought a VERY hot - oh, maybe I shouldn't say [evil]
Pics or it didn't happen Cher!
Quote from: Cher on January 23, 2009, 03:55:37 PM
Yeah, of course I'm joking (I know - weird but true).Ã, Didn't test drive anything while at AMS but I will say that new Monster 1100S is awfully sweet... Or there's that Hypermotard.
And there was this pearl white Multistrada... Or the yellow 1098... Or
CRAP!Ã, I've got to start robbing more ATMs.Ã, Or maybeÃ, Tresgatos will let me ride the Hypermotard for a while?Ã, [evil]
Oh and RED, I forgot to comment on your pix; is that a new leather jacket?Ã, Very niceÃ, [thumbsup]Ã,
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Yes, it's the top part of new two piece perf leather Dainese "track" suit. Although it's so nice I think I'll use it Shift textile wih tex riding pants and that tank bag I had today for Christmas!
Quote from: RED on January 23, 2009, 04:34:00 PM
Pics or it didn't happen Cher!
Dammit, this is a tough crowd, but I'll come clean; I put 30 large on the card. Just one pix so far:
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z234/n2f/P1000053.jpg (http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z234/n2f/P1000053.jpg)
Hey, whaddya want from me; '30 large' - in this economy - really is large [cheeky]
Photo 1, left half of panorama:
(http://gallery.me.com/metcalfe/100011/IMG_0123/web.jpg)
Photo 2, right half:
(http://gallery.me.com/metcalfe/100011/IMG_0122/web.jpg)
Quote from: Cher on January 23, 2009, 03:55:37 PM
Yeah, of course I'm joking (I know - weird but true). Didn't test drive anything while at AMS but I will say that new Monster 1100S is awfully sweet... Or there's that Hypermotard.
And there was this pearl white Multistrada... Or the yellow 1098... Or
CRAP! I've got to start robbing more ATMs. Or maybe Tresgatos will let me ride the Hypermotard for a while? [evil]
Oh and RED, I forgot to comment on your pix; is that a new leather jacket? Very nice [thumbsup]
lunch sounded fun...wish i had a cool job where i could leave my little 3-block radius for lunch... :-\
so, are you getting rid of the 620 for sure then?
RIDE THE MOTARD!!! You just had to bring that up again [evil]
Yeah, I'll let you ride her after I witness whether or not you are tall enough. I bet you are.
Was I lying? Maybe we will find out on Sunday. :)
Quote from: TresGatos on January 23, 2009, 06:37:53 PM
Was I lying? Maybe we will find out on Sunday. :)
Tease [roll]
Nice pics--looks like it was a fun lunch. I was gnawing on a hummus and whole wheat tortilla wrap at my meeting in Plano at about the same time you all were sipping cold adult beverages on that patio.... :P
Quote from: RED on January 22, 2009, 08:40:46 PM
Supah dupah guys! Wish I could join ya at the shop but they got me on a short rope this week. Let me know if the new 1198s' are in :D
So did you get your new 1198S ordered?!?! Did they have any at AMS yet?
Quote from: Ronr on January 23, 2009, 07:40:15 PM
So did you get your new 1198S ordered?!?! Did they have any at AMS yet?
Very quick you are, yes. I am seriously trying my hardest to get a new bike. I'm hoping I can take my bike in for service and ride out with a new S. Wanted the PS at Euro, but I'm a credit criminal it seems. I know they don't want to keep them on the floor so I'm thinking when things loosen up a bit that will happen. My riding style now seems to be pointing to something I can ride harder. We'll see how things go. But I definately want an 1198s. There you go I'm out now!
Quote from: RED on January 23, 2009, 09:01:47 PM
Very quick you are, yes. I am seriously trying my hardest to get a new bike. I'm hoping I can take my bike in for service and ride out with a new S. Wanted the PS at Euro, but I'm a credit criminal it seems. I know they don't want to keep them on the floor so I'm thinking when things loosen up a bit that will happen. My riding style now seems to be pointing to something I can ride harder. We'll see how things go. But I definately want an 1198s. There you go I'm out now!
Excellent! Now that you're out, you'll have to decide which color, red or black. AMS is getting some in next week, but it doesn't sound like they are all spoken for. They will be getting more later too, I think this is just the first shipment. Looks like the timing may work out to get your ST serviced and sold so you can get something more to your liking.
Quote from: Ronr on January 23, 2009, 10:20:51 PM
Excellent! Now that you're out, you'll have to decide which color, red or black. AMS is getting some in next week, but it doesn't sound like they are all spoken for. They will be getting more later too, I think this is just the first shipment.Ã, Looks like the timing may work out to get your ST serviced and sold so you can get something more to your liking.Ã, Ã,
After reading this months issue of Motorcyclist , the Italian issue, I was totally sold. The bike is almost the same everything as last years 'R'. It's not going to be an easy sell to spousal unit but it is afterall our 20th anniversary. I will have to give her something that takes her mind off a new bike. Can you say bling? Ha ha!
Quote from: RED on January 23, 2009, 10:43:07 PM
After reading this months issue of Motorcyclist , the Italian issue, I was totally sold. The bike is almost the same everything as last years 'R'. It's not going to be an easy sell to spousal unit but it is afterall our 20th anniversary. I will have to give her something that takes her mind off a new bike. Can you say bling? Ha ha!
Diamonds are a girl's best friend.
That, or cold hard cash [evil] [laugh]
[beer] to your 20th!
Quote from: ♣ McKraut ♣ on January 23, 2009, 06:24:43 PM
lunch sounded fun...wish i had a cool job where i could leave my little 3-block radius for lunch... :-\
so, are you getting rid of the 620 for sure then?
Yep good times downtown - maybe you can make it next time [thumbsup]
My 620 is definitely for sale. I've been taking tons of pictures trying to set up a photobucket viewing page; they need editing and some organization before they're presentable though. Malynn has expressed a serious interest so she'll get first shot at it.
I'll post the "ad" here on this local board first, then a day or two later I'll also post in the "Monsters for Sale" section.
Quote from: Cher on January 24, 2009, 03:35:51 AM
Diamonds are a girl's best friend.
That, or cold hard cashÃ, [evil]Ã, [laugh]
[beer] to your 20th!
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I knew I'd see it your way so that is what I was thinking of doing. How big should I get her? Are there any rules for the 20th? Guess I need to talk to Dan huh?
Quote from: RED on January 23, 2009, 10:43:07 PM
After reading this months issue of Motorcyclist , the Italian issue, I was totally sold. The bike is almost the same everything as last years 'R'. It's not going to be an easy sell to spousal unit but it is afterall our 20th anniversary. I will have to give her something that takes her mind off a new bike. Can you say bling? Ha ha!
You know, it's kind of sad that as good as the 848/1098/1198 bikes are they have not yet acheived the fabled bike status of previous Ducati bikes. By that I mean the famous "designer tag". Who designed that line of bikes? I don't know who he/they are. Does anyone? EVERYONE knows who Fabio Taglioni/Dr. T is and what he did, then there are the Tamburini bikes and the Terblanche bikes. All are immediately known at the mere mention of the name. But the name of the designer for the new line of SBKs seems to be hidden away in the dark shadows of the factory. I am sure they are out there somewhere but who the hell are they?? They are getting no respect... :P
Quote from: Cher on January 24, 2009, 03:56:36 AM
My 620 is definitely for sale. I've been taking tons of pictures trying to set up a photobucket viewing page; they need editing and some organization before they're presentable though.
Let me know if you need any help editing the photos. I know a guy. ;D
Quote from: dallas2r on January 24, 2009, 09:27:06 AM
Let me know if you need any help editing the photos. I know a guy. ;D
[laugh] THanks!