Twenty one years ago....

Doggy · 11-03-2020, 09:23 PM

Twenty one years ago i passed my motorcycle test . My First bike was a Ducati 600SS, I got it from a guy in Barnes London . The Moment he pulled the cover off it and started it up, I was buying it know matter what!. It was a red noisy Ducati! .
I had it for a couple of years and made some great memories on it . Going to the Manx TT with my dad and my first ride on a track at Mallory park at the festival of a thousand bikes.
Nothing is forever, and I sold it for a VTR 1000 firestorm...... .

Anyway, our very own monster owner Albie posted a pic of a 600ss he once owned on facebook . It was only my old bike!! .He had moved it on years ago to a fellow ducati man, who had then sold it on to our club member Liz Evans! . I contacted Liz a few months ago asking if she still had it, and yes she did!
Well twenty years on and she's back home!, she looks just as good as the day she went, if not even better . Yes it feels very slow and has no brakes, but I really enjoyed my first 50 mile ride on her again. Happy days .

manwithredbike · 11-03-2020, 09:57 PM

Nice story with a great ending, beautiful bike.
Did the wee man on the trike end up on 2 wheels too?
edit - beautiful bikes

Doggy · 11-03-2020, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by manwithredbike

Nice story with a great ending, beautiful bike.
Did the wee man on the trike end up on 2 wheels too?
edit - beautiful bikes

Unfortunately No . It's my nephew . Dad wishes he still had the Hailwood rep!

utopia · 11-03-2020, 10:42 PM

What a great story.
And the bike looks to be in very good condition.
Smashing.

Luddite · 11-03-2020, 10:53 PM

I love a story with a happy ending! What a small world planet Ducati is.

That Supersport has definitely aged better than I have over the past 25 years!

Thanks for sharing that, Doggy.

Uncle Bob · 12-03-2020, 08:04 AM

Great story. I kinda wish I hadn't got rid of my K7 GSX-R600 now, so thanks for that!

12-03-2020, 11:45 AM

Wish I could find my old 125lc as I had more smiles per mile than any other bike

Doggy · 12-03-2020, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

Great story. I kinda wish I hadn't got rid of my K7 GSX-R600 now, so thanks for that!

After the firestorm I had a K1600 probably the sweetest sounding engine I've ever had, it just purred. Then had a k5 600 too.
Shame we can't keep them all!

Uncle Bob · 12-03-2020, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Doggy

After the firestorm I had a K1600 probably the sweetest sounding engine I've ever had, it just purred. Then had a k5 600 too.
Shame we can't keep them all!

Isn't it just.

jerry · 12-03-2020, 05:38 PM

Lovely story ,, there are a few bikes in my past I sold and now wish I had not,, my 1277cc Ironhead sportster chop , my last commando a 750 1972 roadster ,my VFR750s

the 600 ss is sweet

alan c · 12-03-2020, 06:03 PM

Brilliant, got tears in my eyes !

Mr Gazza · 12-03-2020, 06:09 PM

Lovely story Doggy.
My first Ducati was a 750SS 20 years ago. It was a lovely bike compared to all the British iron I'd had, but uncomfortable! I sold it and a 650 Triumph to get my first M900..

I've just bought another one to re-imagine, but it's nice to hear that you've got your actual first bike back, in such nice condition too.. The stuff of dreams.

Darkness · 12-03-2020, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

Lovely story Doggy.
My first Ducati was a 750SS 20 years ago. It was a lovely bike compared to all the British iron I'd had, but uncomfortable! I sold it and a 650 Triumph to get my first M900..

I've just bought another one to re-imagine, but it's nice to hear that you've got your actual first bike back, in such nice condition too.. The stuff of dreams.

Indeed. Well done Liz.

Jez900ie · 15-03-2020, 07:07 PM

What a great story - amazing co incidence that you spotted it on Albies post and then able to not only buy it, but to get it in great condition.

Enjoy!

Albie · 15-03-2020, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jez900ie

What a great story - amazing co incidence that you spotted it on Albies post and then able to not only buy it, but to get it in great condition.

Enjoy!

It was a dog when I got it tbh. Just serviced and new clutch when I bought it. Dirty and unloved. I fitted after searching for a alloy swingarm and then all the axle and adjusters brand new. Changed the clutch to remote and from 916 never got to do the brake but had the part . Replaced one rear footrest hanger I think and had to paint it black and lots of fasteners. Got the rear seat cover too but seems to have gone AWOL between me selling to Scrapps and Liz buying from him.
The steel swingarm was twisted by almost 20mm and original single silencer was grazed too beyond reasonable repair so I sleeved it with carbon fibre. The rear exhaust outlet pipe was so thin and leaking I had it welded at the time I think via GT as big oz was not the main man.
I also started making the mono seat but sold that too as it was going to be super light fashion. Basically I got bored with it and scrapps regretted selling his ss750 to shuffy of this parish.
I bought it on a whim after selling stupidly my 748 and was on the verge going to get, but snow interfered buying the ss900 or was it 750 that Yorkie now has.

Long may it bring you joy.

11-03-2020, 09:23 PM	#1
Doggy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Kent Bike: M796 Posts: 510	Twenty one years ago.... Twenty one years ago i passed my motorcycle test . My First bike was a Ducati 600SS, I got it from a guy in Barnes London . The Moment he pulled the cover off it and started it up, I was buying it know matter what!. It was a red noisy Ducati! . I had it for a couple of years and made some great memories on it . Going to the Manx TT with my dad and my first ride on a track at Mallory park at the festival of a thousand bikes. Nothing is forever, and I sold it for a VTR 1000 firestorm...... . Anyway, our very own monster owner Albie posted a pic of a 600ss he once owned on facebook . It was only my old bike!! .He had moved it on years ago to a fellow ducati man, who had then sold it on to our club member Liz Evans! . I contacted Liz a few months ago asking if she still had it, and yes she did! Well twenty years on and she's back home!, she looks just as good as the day she went, if not even better . Yes it feels very slow and has no brakes, but I really enjoyed my first 50 mile ride on her again. Happy days .

11-03-2020, 09:57 PM	#2
manwithredbike aka Phil Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: derry Bike: M900 Posts: 376	Nice story with a great ending, beautiful bike. Did the wee man on the trike end up on 2 wheels too? edit - beautiful bikes __________________ .. ~ Last edited by manwithredbike; 11-03-2020 at 09:59 PM..

12-03-2020, 05:38 PM	#10
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,810	Lovely story ,, there are a few bikes in my past I sold and now wish I had not,, my 1277cc Ironhead sportster chop , my last commando a 750 1972 roadster ,my VFR750s the 600 ss is sweet __________________ MONSTERMAN

12-03-2020, 06:09 PM	#12
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,801	Lovely story Doggy. My first Ducati was a 750SS 20 years ago. It was a lovely bike compared to all the British iron I'd had, but uncomfortable! I sold it and a 650 Triumph to get my first M900.. I've just bought another one to re-imagine, but it's nice to hear that you've got your actual first bike back, in such nice condition too.. The stuff of dreams. __________________

15-03-2020, 07:07 PM	#14
Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	What a great story - amazing co incidence that you spotted it on Albies post and then able to not only buy it, but to get it in great condition. Enjoy! __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed

11-03-2020, 10:42 PM	#4
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,545	What a great story. And the bike looks to be in very good condition. Smashing.

11-03-2020, 10:53 PM	#5
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	I love a story with a happy ending! What a small world planet Ducati is. That Supersport has definitely aged better than I have over the past 25 years! Thanks for sharing that, Doggy.

12-03-2020, 08:04 AM	#6
Uncle Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Milton Keynes Bike: M1100evo Posts: 232	Great story. I kinda wish I hadn't got rid of my K7 GSX-R600 now, so thanks for that!

12-03-2020, 11:45 AM	#7
Nottsbiker Guest Posts: n/a	Wish I could find my old 125lc as I had more smiles per mile than any other bike

12-03-2020, 06:03 PM	#11
alan c alan (blockhead) c Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dartford Bike: M1100 Posts: 2,228	Brilliant, got tears in my eyes !