My name is Mitchel aka Rexinre. I have been riding motorcycles/dirtbikes since I was about 10 years old. I just picked up a Ducati Monster 1100S last week while I was home. It's my first street-only bike, and I'm very excited to ride it. Unfortunately I can't ride it or even see it for another 2 months or so. I have been in Iraq since June of 08 and will be returning in June of 09. I have been looking at bikes for the last 9 or so months on line and when I went home on leave I ended up falling for the Monster. For the next two months or so I will try and be learning as much as I can about it.
Here is a few pics of me on the demo bike at the shop the day I purchased mine.
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welcome to the board. enjoy the bike, and thank you for your service!
Welcome Mitchel, congrats on your new ride. Hang in there, not much longer. :) [moto]
Welcome and like others have said... thank you for your service!!!!! So keep your head down and get your ass back so you can enjoy your bike!!!!!!!!
Howdy and welcome Mitchel,
Looking forward to see the actual ride.
Stay safe in the sand box! [beer]
Hi everyone again... Thanks for the welcome. It has been a long trip and soon it will all be behind me. [clap]
In my search for the right bike I came across many motorcycles I liked to include the triumph speed triple, KTM super duke and the Monster. Most of my friends are getting the japan cookie cutter bikes and I wanted to be a little different. I have always enjoyed style and performance, even in my latest car (06 STi). Originally I was leaning towards the KTM Super Duke, but when I actually looked at the beautiful red Ducati I was sold... I must say, pictures don't hold up to the real thing. Plus the sound of the motor and that look of the single sided swig arm mmmmmmm! [bacon] :P
Whoa, I just notice! Is that the heavily modded indy 696 in black on the window display?
Quote from: Rexinre on April 10, 2009, 07:42:19 AM
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Much like this one?
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Look what came today...
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Almost all my toys in one garage...
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WOOOT WOOOT
CONGRATS......
NOW RIDE THE FREAKIN WHEELS OFF THE DAMN THING!!!!!!!!!
I think your civic and sub is quite jealous [laugh]
Quote from: grandpa nate on April 28, 2009, 11:44:47 AM
WOOOT WOOOT
CONGRATS......
NOW RIDE THE FREAKIN WHEELS OFF THE DAMN THING!!!!!!!!!
As soon as I get home for good I will... promise
Quote from: Sleeper_I on April 28, 2009, 11:59:03 AM
I think your civic and sub is quite jealous [laugh]
maybe... new kid in the garage.
Quote from: Rexinre on April 28, 2009, 09:56:45 AM
Look what came today...
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Love the pull up pics, that's so exciting :]
Quote from: kristan696 on April 28, 2009, 12:13:38 PM
Love the pull up pics, that's so exciting :]
Yeah... Just wish I was there to see it. [drink]
Quote from: kristan696 on April 28, 2009, 12:13:38 PM
Love the pull up pics, that's so exciting :]
And judging by the clapping from his son, someone else loves them too! [laugh]
Congrats on buying an awesome bike, Rexinre, and welcome to the DMF! The 1100s is an awesome machine, and I know you'll have lots of fun on it!
It's been said many times by the folks in this thread, but I'll say it again; Thank You for your service to your country. As a Canadian I'm very proud of our troops and those of you in the USA for keeping us safe over here. The days are passing and it won't be long before you can get home and start that sweetheart up! Keep your head down and get home safe!
Cheers, [beer]
Frank (Franco58)
Quote from: Franco58 on May 08, 2009, 09:29:31 AM
And judging by the clapping from his son, someone else loves them too! [laugh]
Congrats on buying an awesome bike, Rexinre, and welcome to the DMF! The 1100s is an awesome machine, and I know you'll have lots of fun on it!
It's been said many times by the folks in this thread, but I'll say it again; Thank You for your service to your country. As a Canadian I'm very proud of our troops and those of you in the USA for keeping us safe over here. The days are passing and it won't be long before you can get home and start that sweetheart up! Keep your head down and get home safe!
Cheers, [beer]
Frank (Franco58)
Thank you Frank... I wouldn't change it for the world. I love what I do. It has its ups and downs, but so does any other career.
Yes my Son was very excited to see the bike, he was with me when we picked out the bike. He had a little say in which one Daddy was "allowed" to get... lol
-Mitchel