Just wanted to stop in and say hello to everyone. I will be moving to martinsburg the 1st week in Feb. Already found DucPond motorsports, and am looking forward to getting together for a ride ar anything. here is a pic of my bike (Little yellow duc big loud quack). I will explain some time over a drink. Where is everyone at? Anyone close to Martinsburg??
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x60/alamin115/Bike%20Pics/DSC01475.jpg)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x60/alamin115/Ohio%20Ride/m_DSC04123.jpg)
Very nice bike!!
nice old 900! '01 welcome to the area almost!
Thanks!
it started out life as a dark. but not anymore!!
So where is everyone at??
Quote from: LYDBLQ on December 30, 2008, 03:43:14 PM
(Little yellow duc big loud quack).
Loud... yeah those D&D cans are loud 'uns.
Quote from: LYDBLQ on December 30, 2008, 05:09:22 PM
So where is everyone at??
Lots of folks all over. As you might expect, it's most dense near the city, with a lean towards number of CAM'rs (like myself) in NOVA. But there's folks all over. DC is also the central hub of the regional DOC aka MAD http://www.mad-ducati.com/.
Quote from: LYDBLQ on December 30, 2008, 05:09:22 PM
So where is everyone at??
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=9667.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=9667.0)
this thread might help with this question a lil bit so as to not regurgitate too badly from everyone!
Quote from: zooom on December 30, 2008, 06:12:29 PM
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=9667.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=9667.0)
this thread might help with this question a lil bit so as to not regurgitate too badly from everyone!
Seems most of you are in the dc area, but there are some out my way.
What are the pro's and con's of all the states in that area (WV, VA, MD, PA) for living, Anybody know????
As for the YELLOW, well it stands out, plus its the fastest color anyway!!
Quote from: LYDBLQ on December 30, 2008, 06:33:20 PM
As for the YELLOW, well it stands out, plus its the fastest color anyway!!
AMEN to that!
Quote from: LYDBLQ on December 30, 2008, 06:33:20 PM
Seems most of you are in the dc area, but there are some out my way.
What are the pro's and con's of all the states in that area (WV, VA, MD, PA) for living, Anybody know????
As for the YELLOW, well it stands out, plus its the fastest color anyway!!
Well if I could live out your way - I would let's just say that! The good roads are just south/west of you and it's all good for miles and miles. But there is some local stuff near you. Check out Tuscarora Pike to Poor House Rd (do not take Tuscarora Pike over the mountain it is in need of major repair) to Apple Harvest Dr to Back Creek Valley Rd all the way to Route 9 or turn onto Hampshire Grade Rd over to US 522. If you take Rt. 9 follow it back to Martinsburg, although taking it west to Paw Paw is awesome. If you take Hampshire Grade Rd to US 522, turn left at 522(south) and follow it down to Cedar Grove Rd (Citgo.Grocery store on your left) follow Cedar Grove to first major intersection and turn right on Catalpa Rd(Rt. 672) and take that to next intersection, turn left on Apple Pie Ridge Rd. Follow that to Green Spring Rd (Rt. 671 at White Hall) whch will take you back to Apple Harvest Rd. Nice Loop.
Nice Bike - me like. BTW my M900 also started out as a dark so I can relate somewhat, guess I'm not fast enough for yellow like you, Tim, Drew, Eric mine is Red/white. Look forward to meeting you - Gene
gene, thanks!!! I will have to refer to this again once I get there with my bike. Do you guys winterize your bikes?? Mine is currently sitting in the dinning room on stands. I lived in the Dallas fort worth area in texas, we never had to winterize there!! Some of the people from the DFWM group said they met a CAM member last year in Austin area.
Quote from: LYDBLQ on December 30, 2008, 07:15:20 PM
Do you guys winterize your bikes??
I don't - I ride them all year, although this is major mod time, so one of them is down for some tasty mods. The weather usually cooperates, rode this past weekend both days, About the only thing I do is move them into my heated storage unit, I will keep one at home until the snow flies - then they all go in the heated, carpeted palace someday I will have one house with a heated garage, instead of two houses with no garage. Catch up with you in February I hope. - Gene
I live about 80-90 miles from Martinsburg but I work in Winchester, VA so I am up in that area quite a bit. Route 9 west is quite a nice road as Gene mentions. I no longer own a Monster so if you want to ride with a guy who owns a Multistroodle just let me know. I have started several small group rides this year in Strasburg, VA with Winchester being right up the road.
COOL [thumbsup] How do you like the noodle? I heard they handle very nice??
The stroodle is not nearly as nimble as a Monster but it is much more comfortable to ride distance on and can be hustled down a country road if so desired. I have yet to meet anyone that has ridden one that says they did not like it.
Can anyone let me know about the surrounding states (taxes, car registeration, etc..) in prices. Trying to start looking for a house and don't know where to look. Any help out there??
WV would be your best bet, but need to find areas with Internet coverage, next would be VA, then MD. I know because I use to live in MD and still have property in that state. VA is defintely cheaper. Martinsiburg area is pretty cheap but there are also pockets around Winchester with good services and good prices. Not sure what price range you are looking for? - Gene
Quote from: twolanefun on January 01, 2009, 11:21:00 AM
WV would be your best bet, but need to find areas with Internet coverage, next would be VA, then MD. I know beacuse I use to live in MD ans still have property in that state. VA is defintely cheaper. Martinsiburg area is pretty cheap but there are also pockets around Winchester with good services and good prices. Not sure what price range you are looking for? - Gene
Thanks Gene,
How about car registeration??
Don't know, I would look that up at the DMV sites. I do know a motorcycle/ATV dealer in VA who is close to WV that encourages people who can, to go to WV for registration. - Gene
Nice avatar. Welcome to the area. I'm in Winchester. I live within 20-minutes walking distance of DucPond. Give me a shout when you are coming into Winchester. I'll ride anytime, but enjoy it more when the temps make into the 50's. Travis
Tim, Thanks thats exactly what I'm looking for! [thumbsup]
Travis, I will let you know. Thanks
First off Welcome to the area!! I live in Front Royal which is abour 20 mins outside of Winchester, so I am probably the closest to you. Currently riding a 94 monster 944 that Donnie just fixed for me. I am at DucPond ALL the time, so look for either the big red dodge or the monster with clipons when you swing by, if either are there, I am there. I will also say that the weather here in the valley is very hit or miss and if you actually winterize your bike, you will undoubtably have have where you will be cussing at yourself for taking it off the road.. take this past weekend for example.. 60's in late Dec?
BTW that avatar looks exactly like the Hood ornament on Danny Carsons (DNA Operations Manager) Peterbilt. - Gene
Quote from: twolanefun on January 02, 2009, 05:35:04 PM
BTW that avatar looks exactly like the Hood ornament on Danny Carsons (DNA Operations Manager) Peterbilt. - Gene
It is a hood ornamet. I found it out on the web. I liked it because it looks like he has an attitude, plus its kinda yellow in color.
Well we found a house in Martinsburg!! YEAH the search is over!! I will be there starting work on the 2nd of Feb and want to go check out DucPond. Anyone in the area want to meet up over there after work? Also are you guys going to do a rhodeside on the 4th? I can probally make it since I will be there without anything including the wife. My stuff is not getting there until the next week. So no bikes, no entertainment at all, so I thought I would try and come meet some the group. What do you say about either? ???
Rhodeside on the 4th sounds doable!
Quote from: LYDBLQ on January 24, 2009, 02:44:30 PM
Well we found a house in Martinsburg!! YEAH the search is over!! I will be there starting work on the 2nd of Feb and want to go check out DucPond. Anyone in the area want to meet up over there after work? Also are you guys going to do a rhodeside on the 4th? I can probally make it since I will be there without anything including the wife. My stuff is not getting there until the next week. So no bikes, no entertainment at all, so I thought I would try and come meet some the group. What do you say about either? ???
Welcome to the area and NICE BIKE!
I'm out in Leesburg, Va.
If you don't already know, DucPond is closed on Monday's so you won't be able to check it out on the 2nd. Donnie and his crew know their stuff..
You might also want to consider joining the Mid Atlantic Ducati Owner's Club.
http://www.mad-ducati.com/ (http://www.mad-ducati.com/)
I haven't been on this board much lately but many of the people here are also MAD Club Members.
First off Congrats on the House!! And yep, DucPond is closed on Sun and Mon.. but if you make it a regular stop, you will see me a whole lot as I am starting work for them in Feb. Make sure to stop in and say hi!
Well then I will get down there on the 3rd to see whats happening!!
Quote from: zooom on January 25, 2009, 06:06:18 AM
Rhodeside on the 4th sounds doable!
so...you coming tonight?....
Another in Front Royal!! [beer] Almost time to ride!!