Newby from Derbyshire

[stevebetts]

Hi boys and girls. Just joined the forum as I am looking for a 1200 monster.
Currently have my Hayabusa up for sale. As soon as she's gone I will look seriously.
Ive been riding for over 30 years and I've had big vees before - KTM RC8, Firestorm, 2x SV1000S, Aprilia SL750.
Also had lots of IL4 screamers, fireblades, R1, 2x Hayabusas.
I am also tempted by the 1098 Streetfighter. Anyone ever owned or riden one?
Either way, I hope to join the Ducati fold fairly soon.
Cheers
Steve

[Lucas 796]

Welcome Steve.
Good forum this. Loads of useful information and things to get involved with.
Think Piddocks might becoming Ducati agent in your neck of the woods soon !!!
Rob.

[stevebetts]

Thanks for that Rob. Didn't know Pidcocks were going to the red side. I purchased a new Blade from them a few years ago. Good outfit as I remember.

[bigredduke]

I would recommend Neil at Cornerspeed (Sutton in Ashfield) for servicing. Top bloke & official Ducati service.

[Dirty]

Hello and welcome

There are a few Streetfighter and ex Streetfighter owners on here so someone should pop up soon. I consider them Monsters anyway and hope to have one myself in the future.

[Dookbob]

looks like you have owned some pretty tasty stuff over the years, I,m sure a 1200 monster isn,t going to disapoint you. whichever way you go, welcome to the club.

[stevebetts]

Thanks for the welcome gents. I have been recommended to use corner speed by a Duc owner before. Seems to be a good bloke.
I'm getting restless waiting for the Busa to sell. Can't wait to get a Monster or SF

[stevebetts]

Going to look at a 2010 1098 Streetfighter and a monster 1200 tomorrow. I will let you know how I get on.

[stevebetts]

Put a deposit on a 2010 1098 Streetfighter!
Should pick it up at the end of next week.

[Dirty]

Nice one, congrats

[Flip]

Excellent stuff!!!.....

Now straight to the 'Naughty Corner'!!! :shocked:

[peter]

Welcome
Just round the corner from you in crich.
Hope to see you on a few ride outs this spring/summer.

[stevebetts]

Welcome
Just round the corner from you in crich.
Hope to see you on a few ride outs this spring/summer.

Sounds good Peter!
Look forward to it.

[stevebetts]

Here she is by the way.
hope its not sacrilege showing a SF on here?
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv136/stevejbetts/2015-04-09%2019.27.39_zpszn8zc2lq.jpg (http://s677.photobucket.com/user/stevejbetts/media/2015-04-09%2019.27.39_zpszn8zc2lq.jpg.html)

[Dirty]

Nice bike

That,s the 2nd Z4 background in 2 days. I preferred when people used wheels bins :)

[stevebetts]

Sorry dirty. The Zed is a great car tho

[Dirty]

Ha ha, no problems Steve, just kidding. We'll have to disagree on the car though. Now if it was a Z8................... :mand:

[stevebetts]

Thats true.
I had a 350Z before the Z4.
That was a better car than the Z4, but running costs were very high.