Hello, new to Monsters & is this a record?

26-02-2006, 01:57 PM

Hello, I'm new to Monster having recently swaped my 748 for one.
So I have now been the proud of a Monster for over three weeks, but due to one thing another (the weather, the wife etc) I am still to ride it. Is this a record or as ther been someone sader.

26-02-2006, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozcat

Hello, I'm new to Monster having recently swaped my 748 for one.
So I have now been the proud of a Monster for over three weeks, but due to one thing another (the weather, the wife etc) I am still to ride it. Is this a record or as ther been someone sader.

Welcome to UKMOC

Im not sure if it's a record but I'm sure somebody will come along with some facts and figures

Yorkie · 26-02-2006, 02:35 PM

Welcome!!

Get out!! (When the weather is better)

Yorkie.

26-02-2006, 02:56 PM

Hi Ozcat welcome to the club

Had it 3 weeks and not ridden it yet? Good grief, you must be getting desperate by now! Roll on warmer weather and spare time

Hope you enjoy the club and your bike!

PS.... Start saving for all the nice little accessories!

26-02-2006, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozcat

Hello, I'm new to Monster having recently swaped my 748 for one.
So I have now been the proud of a Monster for over three weeks, but due to one thing another (the weather, the wife etc) I am still to ride it. Is this a record or as ther been someone sader.

No, a record is a small round vinyl black thing!

P.S. Welcome

Paranoid Dave · 26-02-2006, 03:44 PM

Howdy, i'm sure there has been more than one member on here in the past (maybe currently) who bought the bike before passing the test, and stared at it for months before they could legally ride it.

Nonnie · 26-02-2006, 04:45 PM

I didn't ride mine for ooooh 24 hours which seemed like forever but I had a party to sort that night and well, priorities!

At least tell us you have sat on it and revved it some.

26-02-2006, 04:59 PM

Welcome!

I had mine for about 5 weeks before passing my test. Only rode it once in that time on an airfield.

Saz

ricky · 26-02-2006, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozcat

Hello, I'm new to Monster having recently swaped my 748 for one.
So I have now been the proud of a Monster for over three weeks, but due to one thing another (the weather, the wife etc) I am still to ride it. Is this a record or as ther been someone sader.

Ive had mine since before December and still havnt being out for a 'proper' ride yet!! I took it out for a 10 mile spin but got told off in here since i havnt my bike test yet so havnt bin out since!!! Test next week though so fingers crossed!!!

26-02-2006, 05:59 PM

Howdy Ozcat keep an eye out for events that our local rep will be organising this year a a a Mr Banshee (staffs rep)

26-02-2006, 06:02 PM

I got mine in the June and couldn't legally ride until the end of the August. I thought I was going to go mad with frustration.

26-02-2006, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozcat

So I have now been the proud of a Monster for over three weeks, but due to one thing another (the weather, the wife etc) I am still to ride it. Is this a record or as ther been someone sader.

Somehow eonan comes to mind. The delivery company dropped the poor man's bike and it was repainted etc. for weeks. I'm sure you'll love it when you do get to ride it though...welcome!

26-02-2006, 07:35 PM

Possibly a record although I recall that Banshee bought his but then didn't fess up to the missus that he had bought it for what semed like several months!

28-02-2006, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Paranoid Dave

Howdy, i'm sure there has been more than one member on here in the past (maybe currently) who bought the bike before passing the test, and stared at it for months before they could legally ride it.

That would be SammyE, who couldn't even ride a bike on L plates (no CBT) when he bought his...

A biking friend rode it for him on the test ride, and to get it home. I seem to think it was several months between purchase (and joining UKMOC) and actually being able to ride it

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dam

No, a record is a small round vinyl black thing!

I don't think LPs are small - they take up a lot of room in my place

Welcome anyway.

Miles

28-02-2006, 11:28 AM

Welcome

It won't be long til you get out there - honest. Had my monster delivered while my right arm was in plaster. Spent the next 4 (what seemed like perfectly sunny) weeks keep going in the garage sitting on the bike, starting it up and revving its little bits off, eventually worked up to wheeling it out and riding it. Was definitely worth the wait.

Have also had new bike for 3 weeks, done a few miles (even in the rain which was a bit stupid I know, but it was dry when I left home).

Enjoy your monster.

Carole

26-02-2006, 01:57 PM	#1
Ozcat Guest Posts: n/a	Hello, new to Monsters & is this a record? Hello, I'm new to Monster having recently swaped my 748 for one. So I have now been the proud of a Monster for over three weeks, but due to one thing another (the weather, the wife etc) I am still to ride it. Is this a record or as ther been someone sader.

26-02-2006, 03:44 PM	#6
Paranoid Dave Is it meant to do that? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Innit Bike: Other Ducati Posts: 2,198	Howdy, i'm sure there has been more than one member on here in the past (maybe currently) who bought the bike before passing the test, and stared at it for months before they could legally ride it. __________________ Goodbye Audrey Hello Eric

26-02-2006, 04:45 PM	#7
Nonnie Dipstick! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Norfolk Bike: M620ie Posts: 1,804	I didn't ride mine for ooooh 24 hours which seemed like forever but I had a party to sort that night and well, priorities! At least tell us you have sat on it and revved it some. __________________ Behave like a twat? There's an app for that! http://www.think.norfolk.gov.uk/content.asp?pid=6

26-02-2006, 06:02 PM	#11
Mand Guest Posts: n/a	No not sad..... I got mine in the June and couldn't legally ride until the end of the August. I thought I was going to go mad with frustration.

26-02-2006, 02:35 PM	#3
Yorkie Anglo-Saxon Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Bike: M900 Posts: 2,485	Welcome!! Get out!! (When the weather is better) Yorkie.

26-02-2006, 02:56 PM	#4
Tigerlily Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Ozcat welcome to the club Had it 3 weeks and not ridden it yet? Good grief, you must be getting desperate by now! Roll on warmer weather and spare time Hope you enjoy the club and your bike! PS.... Start saving for all the nice little accessories!

26-02-2006, 04:59 PM	#8
SazzaG Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome! I had mine for about 5 weeks before passing my test. Only rode it once in that time on an airfield. Saz

26-02-2006, 05:59 PM	#10
Elmo Guest Posts: n/a	Howdy Ozcat keep an eye out for events that our local rep will be organising this year a a a Mr Banshee (staffs rep)

26-02-2006, 07:35 PM	#13
nik_the_brief Guest Posts: n/a	Possibly a record although I recall that Banshee bought his but then didn't fess up to the missus that he had bought it for what semed like several months!

28-02-2006, 11:28 AM	#15
MrsJel Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome It won't be long til you get out there - honest. Had my monster delivered while my right arm was in plaster. Spent the next 4 (what seemed like perfectly sunny) weeks keep going in the garage sitting on the bike, starting it up and revving its little bits off, eventually worked up to wheeling it out and riding it. Was definitely worth the wait. Have also had new bike for 3 weeks, done a few miles (even in the rain which was a bit stupid I know, but it was dry when I left home). Enjoy your monster. Carole