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02-06-2014, 11:42 PM | #1 |
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Hiya!
Hey guys!
I am a lady biker! 31 years old! I am a new Ducati owner and I am loving it! My baby is a 696 Monster (2013). I bought her in March this year and before that I endured a long 3 years without a bike! That is because a stupid car driver almost killed me in 2010... Oh well I am all better now and back on 2 wheels! I live in East London and would like to meet other fellow monsters! I am still in the process of giving my baby my personal touches... So she will soon have more red details... I will upload a newer picture once she looks even nicer I am also going to get some Termi cans because the original cans are not loud enough and cars cannot hear me coming...not to mention how hot they get in traffic! Thank you for accepting me in the group! xx Puppy I tried uploading a pic but it wont let me |
03-06-2014, 06:03 AM | #2 |
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Congratulations on getting back on a bike, have you taken some advanced training to help get back the confidence, but suspect living in East End you will progress quickly it took my wife over 2 years before she rode again, injuries didn't help.
696 looks to be a great bike and should help you get back to enjoying yourself. |
03-06-2014, 06:07 AM | #3 |
record breaker!!
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Peterborough
Bike: M1200R
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Hi puppy, welcome aboard.
We are having a tunnel run on Sat 14th, why not come along and meet some of us.
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03-06-2014, 06:26 AM | #4 |
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: London
Bike: M900
Posts: 817
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Hi and welcome
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03-06-2014, 06:32 AM | #5 |
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Hello and welcome.
The Kenties meet on the second Sunday of the month just outside Maidstone. |
03-06-2014, 08:24 AM | #6 |
Too much time on my hands member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Forest Of Dean
Bike: S2r
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You'll like it here puppy, you do need to get out and meet up with people from here, you'll find one of the friendliest bunches of people you'd ever want to meet.
My sister had one of those, nice little bikes .. not that any of the monsters are really that 'big' I am wondering at the wisdom of lots of red detail on a baby girl, carbon fibre works as well and is good for both sexes.
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03-06-2014, 08:54 AM | #7 |
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Lincoln
Bike: M1000ie
Posts: 594
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welcome! can i ask what injuries you had? just as i have recently been in a crash too and am wondering how long it will be before i am back on a bike
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03-06-2014, 09:21 AM | #8 |
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Morning!
Such a warn welcome! Thank u!
I would love meet up soon! I am however very busy with my university finals this month, I will be a fully qualified paramedic in a couple of months! Whoop! It took me 3 years to get back to the bike because I simply could not afford to get one lol I was healed and ready in 18months... I collided with a car at around 40mph. I went very high up in he air! I had a HORNET at the time... My injuries were: Fractured right arm, fractured and dislocated right wrist, fractured my right femur (thigh bone) in to many pieces. Mild concussion, severe bruises all over specially where I hit the tank with my pelvis and pubic bone. I underwent a long emergency surgeries where they placed a long metal rod inside my right leg with 4 screws in total plus a metal plate, wire and 6 screws in my right arm. I spent 12 days at the Royal London Hospital. The court case lasted 3.5 years. The driver was 100% at fault. I am doing well and don't panic while riding my bike but I am much more careful and slow down when going through junctions... I am Brazilian by the way so excuse the english typos... Peace and love to all! |
03-06-2014, 05:02 PM | #9 | |
No more Monster...
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: London
Bike: Other Not a Ducati
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Welcome to Monster ownership and it sounds like you haven't been put off at all. Good luck with the exams and the 696 is a great bike. Plenty of owners can offer advice if you need any. Advanced rider instruction is a great idea whether you've had a crash or not. Can't recommend www.rapidtraining.co.uk highly enough. Even the Essex Police Bike Safe or your local I.A.M group can help to keep you safe. I've done them all. As Dirty said, East London meet up the 1st Saturday of each month just outside of Canary Wharf and the South East is a pretty active area anyway so use the forum to keep an eye on what's going on. And good luck again with the exams, a very worthy profession.
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03-06-2014, 05:26 PM | #10 |
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Ha!
Hey! Ear plugs hey?! **** I need to buy some!
I have just paid a fortune for my new Termi full set... Will be fitted over the weekend I hope! The original exhausts are just not loud enough... I hope the Termis live up to their fame! And again thank you for the sweet and funny comments lol Ad me on FB people! Peace and Love Puppy |
03-06-2014, 09:26 AM | #11 |
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Oh...sorry forgot to answer... No I have not taken any further training but I am looking in to that. My confidence have not been affected I absolutely love being on 2 wheels x
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03-06-2014, 10:08 AM | #12 |
No turn left unstoned
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: leicester
Bike: M750
Posts: 4,546
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Welcome along.
Glad to hear you've come through your injuries with heightened awareness but no loss of confidence. That's the way to do it. And congrats on your excellent English.....I've seen a lot worse from those who have it as their first language. I was particularly impressed by your correct use of the colon ( which is seldom used properly. |
03-06-2014, 10:13 AM | #13 |
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Hello and welcome to the forums. Sounds like it was a pretty horrific crash, but it's good to hear you're healed and back on a bike.
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03-06-2014, 11:15 AM | #14 |
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Welcome along. I've got a white 696, which I enjoy chucking about - she's great for commuting in the Village!
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03-06-2014, 11:30 AM | #15 |
Bockloks
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: London
Bike: No Bike Yet!
Posts: 4,601
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Hello and welcome.
As we usually have a London meet the 1st Saturday of the month and as Grumpy has already mentioned we are having a very special Midnight London Tunnel run on the 14th. It's gonna be pretty special |
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