Ukmoc 2008

Pedro · 08-02-2008, 03:50 PM

Been having a natter with Benson over the last few weeks and we'd both like to hear you're suggestions about the UKMOC for 2008 and beyond, after all, it's the membership that makes this club.

So, come on, lets here things you like to see and do - UKMOC related please!

Benson and I have been invited to Ducati UK later in the month so some feedback would be cool in the next few weeks please!

Ta

Ped

JerryXt · 08-02-2008, 04:11 PM

Trackday - maybe with ISC? And Ducati in attendance.

Tickets to Ducati events - races etc.

Discounts on Ducati servicing, new bikes, parts through popular dealers.

And a kicking for the new Monster designers from ukmoc

Seriously, it's good business for Ducati to attract new customers for the brand, but what about looking after their existing customers?

08-02-2008, 06:29 PM

Will you do be doing the "meet and greet" with the riders of WSB again? That would be nice.

singletrack · 08-02-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mand

Will you do be doing the "meet and greet" with the riders of WSB again? That would be nice.

Ooh count me in for a bit of tiramisu ( and a bit of Troy Bayliss

LouSCannon · 08-02-2008, 06:57 PM

I'm still very much a newbie here, but would love to have a big group thing to come and meet everyone, track day, bbq, pub garden, anything really.

gary tompkins · 08-02-2008, 07:02 PM

It would be nice to meet with other monster owners clubs in Europe. We've already been contacted by Mario in Belgium, and theres a big monster club in Italy too. Quite fancy getting abroad on the trike this year

Nonnie · 08-02-2008, 07:03 PM

Discounts discounts discounts.

Tell Ducati we spend a lot on their brand and we'd like something back!

10 percent discount at dealers should do it!

CK & AK · 08-02-2008, 07:03 PM

Ped, ideas:
When Ducati do these TD's maybe they can do 'offers' to the recognised clubs first, before the TDOrganiser is letting places go to all-comers. Might encourage more participation?

A 'special launch day' by Ducati if a new bike is coming out - again for members of recognised clubs - this would help foster the appeal of being a member if special days are held. It might ignite a bit more from members if they had been able to see the 696 - and previously the S4RS even 2 days before the public took a peek.

Locally - a bit more input from area reps or to recruit more reps, to get the monthly meets that were very well supported, back on their feet again. Just about every weekend in the south was busy with a ride/meet a couple or more years ago.

2008, rock-on!

08-02-2008, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mand

Will you do be doing the "meet and greet" with the riders of WSB again? That would be nice.

no WSB at silverstone this year tho'

Albie · 08-02-2008, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CK & AK

Locally - a bit more input from area reps or to recruit more reps, to get the monthly meets that were very well supported, back on their feet again. Just about every weekend in the south was busy with a ride/meet a couple or more years ago.

2008, rock-on!

Those were the days.

08-02-2008, 07:30 PM

how about a trip to the Duc factory? at a special rate?

special hospitality passes to the BSB or WSB or MotoGP race events?

how about a special raffle based 'name-out-of-a-hat' prize draw? prizes could be £100 worth of accessories for the winners Monster? or a trip on the 2-seater Desmo?

i mean with the monster being the bike which pretty much singlehandedly saved Ducati, they should be pretty appreciative to the owners!

08-02-2008, 07:31 PM

Fair comment about the ride outs. I remember my first summer with UKMOC - not a single weekend without a rideout of some sort!

As I'm rep now, it's up to me. Better get that diary sorted!

08-02-2008, 07:53 PM

another vote for cake

maybe I should 'organise' a ride out or two with cake in it

Headhunter · 08-02-2008, 08:28 PM

I've never been a member of any biking club/forum until I came across UKMOC, so wondered what other biking clubs do, or have done?

Not saying to copy, but people's experiences of other clubs may add value to UKMOC.

I think trips to meet up with other Monster clubs is a great idea.

In terms of club discount at dealers etc - I also think it's a great idea but am guessing it would involve some sort of membership card? - personally too DSC for my liking and may turn the UKMOC from a free club to paid membership, and that just brings politics.

08-02-2008, 09:07 PM

Thanks for the ideas peeps - I also need to raise the issue of a club bank account - Ped and I are looking into the Nationwide's club account which should do us nicely - up to four signatures and counter cheques to pay for things like club events when we need to - as well as the option to pay in so the companies who have banner adverts on the sites are dealt with properly...

Meanwhile I do think we need to see some renewed interest from area reps to get a few more ride outs planned and I include myself in that! So let's try to get a spring and summer filled with biking extravaganzas and at least half a tonne of cake.....

08-02-2008, 03:50 PM	#1
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,157	Ukmoc 2008 Been having a natter with Benson over the last few weeks and we'd both like to hear you're suggestions about the UKMOC for 2008 and beyond, after all, it's the membership that makes this club. So, come on, lets here things you like to see and do - UKMOC related please! Benson and I have been invited to Ducati UK later in the month so some feedback would be cool in the next few weeks please! Ta Ped __________________ M900 - 1993! Monster 1200R!

08-02-2008, 04:11 PM	#2
JerryXt everyone gets home safe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London Bike: S4Rs Posts: 933	Trackday - maybe with ISC? And Ducati in attendance. Tickets to Ducati events - races etc. Discounts on Ducati servicing, new bikes, parts through popular dealers. And a kicking for the new Monster designers from ukmoc Seriously, it's good business for Ducati to attract new customers for the brand, but what about looking after their existing customers? __________________ There is no depth to that mans talent... Sorry, there is no END to the depth of that mans talent.

08-02-2008, 06:29 PM	#3
Mand Guest Posts: n/a	Tiramisu? Will you do be doing the "meet and greet" with the riders of WSB again? That would be nice.

08-02-2008, 06:57 PM	#5
LouSCannon These must fit a Monster? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stockton Heath Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 1,036	I'm still very much a newbie here, but would love to have a big group thing to come and meet everyone, track day, bbq, pub garden, anything really. __________________ "Sometimes it takes a whole tankful of fuel before you can think straight."

08-02-2008, 07:02 PM	#6
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	It would be nice to meet with other monster owners clubs in Europe. We've already been contacted by Mario in Belgium, and theres a big monster club in Italy too. Quite fancy getting abroad on the trike this year __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

08-02-2008, 07:03 PM	#7
Nonnie Dipstick! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Norfolk Bike: M620ie Posts: 1,804	Discounts discounts discounts. Tell Ducati we spend a lot on their brand and we'd like something back! 10 percent discount at dealers should do it! __________________ Behave like a twat? There's an app for that! http://www.think.norfolk.gov.uk/content.asp?pid=6

08-02-2008, 07:03 PM	#8
CK & AK flob-a-lob-a-lob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NW Surrey Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 3,306	Ped, ideas: When Ducati do these TD's maybe they can do 'offers' to the recognised clubs first, before the TDOrganiser is letting places go to all-comers. Might encourage more participation? A 'special launch day' by Ducati if a new bike is coming out - again for members of recognised clubs - this would help foster the appeal of being a member if special days are held. It might ignite a bit more from members if they had been able to see the 696 - and previously the S4RS even 2 days before the public took a peek. Locally - a bit more input from area reps or to recruit more reps, to get the monthly meets that were very well supported, back on their feet again. Just about every weekend in the south was busy with a ride/meet a couple or more years ago. 2008, rock-on!

08-02-2008, 07:30 PM	#11
neilbaldry Guest Posts: n/a	how about a trip to the Duc factory? at a special rate? special hospitality passes to the BSB or WSB or MotoGP race events? how about a special raffle based 'name-out-of-a-hat' prize draw? prizes could be £100 worth of accessories for the winners Monster? or a trip on the 2-seater Desmo? i mean with the monster being the bike which pretty much singlehandedly saved Ducati, they should be pretty appreciative to the owners!

08-02-2008, 07:31 PM	#12
SazzaG Guest Posts: n/a	Fair comment about the ride outs. I remember my first summer with UKMOC - not a single weekend without a rideout of some sort! As I'm rep now, it's up to me. Better get that diary sorted!

08-02-2008, 07:53 PM	#13
Scotty Guest Posts: n/a	another vote for cake maybe I should 'organise' a ride out or two with cake in it

08-02-2008, 08:28 PM	#14
Headhunter THFC Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Bike: M620ie Posts: 829	I've never been a member of any biking club/forum until I came across UKMOC, so wondered what other biking clubs do, or have done? Not saying to copy, but people's experiences of other clubs may add value to UKMOC. I think trips to meet up with other Monster clubs is a great idea. In terms of club discount at dealers etc - I also think it's a great idea but am guessing it would involve some sort of membership card? - personally too DSC for my liking and may turn the UKMOC from a free club to paid membership, and that just brings politics. __________________ Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing ever happened. Sir Winston Churchill

08-02-2008, 09:07 PM	#15
benson Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for the ideas peeps - I also need to raise the issue of a club bank account - Ped and I are looking into the Nationwide's club account which should do us nicely - up to four signatures and counter cheques to pay for things like club events when we need to - as well as the option to pay in so the companies who have banner adverts on the sites are dealt with properly... Meanwhile I do think we need to see some renewed interest from area reps to get a few more ride outs planned and I include myself in that! So let's try to get a spring and summer filled with biking extravaganzas and at least half a tonne of cake.....