Ducati Monster Forum

After a few days of walking around NYC, looking at Dept Stores and many other stores with the Wifey I got to the one place I was really looking forward to seeing. Ducati NYC @ 155 Avenue of The Americas.
Bought a bunch of stuff took a few snaps saw there project M1100s pretty cool.

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oohhh Matty you look sooo cold,ill send you a big warm hug

yeah it was 33F
that is a big fat "0" in C degrees baby.

Loving that new M1100s........
Split decision at the moment 848/1100s  :-\

hang the expense go for the M1100s(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_15_6v.gif)

I vote the 1100s Matty , its the only way to travel

Lookin good Matty.  [thumbsup]

I'm heading back to Canada this December, hoping to get to Noo Yawk.  :D

No opinion on which bike you should get, whatever you get, you will be happy.

Whatever you get, you will always wonder what the other would have been like.

So, do you get the 848 and still have 'the small bike' at the track and look like a dick when you are out riding with all the magnificent monsters.

.... or do become the first to get the new 1100, mod it to be your own, draw attention wherever you go and look like a dick 'cos its not a proper monster  [cheeky] ;D

Hope you're having a good time.

Matey no one can look like a Dick on a monster, they all look AWESOME riders and bikes

Having been to NYC now and Boston last year, I prefer Boston it's smaller and cooler IMO.

No matter what happens there is no way you can look like a dick on a Ducati. You can only look  8)

From personal experience I can assure you, you can look like a dick on a Ducati  ;D

Matty whatever your choice, it will be  8)

I'm taking the the family to NY in April. I 'll have to add that to my list of things to do!

Any other good ideas?

Matty i think Betty is pulling you leg a bit,  thats is why there is a  ;D at the end, Matty you will look awesome on any bike as long as it is a Duc  (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_3_5.gif)

Good work matty! Enjoy. - Chris

yeah....take them to Bologna!

+1. Been there done that, want to do it again soon!

Yeh me to avent been there yet may be try this year  [thumbsup]

we are going we are going

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When you going Jukie  ???

we leave in middle of May this year

perfect time Jukie, you and Beattie will have a ball.

the leaning towers, the nutella crepes, great university museum and a church that is actually interesting because it's 5 churches in one and the building was changed throughout it's life.

Great place....nights can be a bit loud if your staying near the university but it's all fun!

Probably won't be in Bologna for long though ... I've heard there is one place worth going to, we may only be going there

yes we will be away to try and do the whole of italy. and i can't wait

If allgoeswell ilbe there in June  [thumbsup]

So some pics for you to whet the whistle...


start the day with an espresso:

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apologies for the IZ_ pic! (and yes that is a monster sugar satchet)  [thumbsup]

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then check out the parking lot:

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whilst your out there, have a look around the back of the factory, you may see something interesting:

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after the factory tour (where you cant take any pics) make sure you leave 1/2 a day (min) to check out the museum:

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now here's a bike that you wont see too many of: 8)

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and finally, a couple of special ones for Dock:

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ooohhh aaaarrrhhhhh me getting really excited now, and that we might even see Vince there too  ooohhhhh

WOW! Thanks for the pics N! - Chris

hey no worries - if you get the opportunity to go, don't pass it up - they've done a great job with the museum and with the racing heritage that they have, it's hard not be to inspired after spending some time there..

 
Hey guess what Jukie  ??? Just got an invitation from Ducati to a free personal guided tour of the museum/factory including the race production site .I can bring my family and a friend  ;D

Ah hmmmmm

Hi Friend!

this is the IOU you owe me, thanks for the invite i meet you there. ooohhhh i have a date with Vince and it is in Italy ooohhhhhh (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_1_217v.gif)

How are we gonna off load Betty  ???

no probs i sort that out hehehehe  ;D. i have a date with Vince ooooohhhhh
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If all goes well, lets wait and see  [popcorn]

You know what they say, "What happens in Bologna stays in Bologna" Ah its such a romantic city [cheeky]

yes that is very true what happen there stays there. yes very eager to get there, just gotta get my back better first

I agree you'll need a strong back  [cheeky]

hhhmmm yes all that riding and stuff  [evil]

what, inside the corse section of the factory  :o awesome.

ask broni about the group of grown men behaving like children loaded up with red cordial and tick tac sandwiches when the tour guide said "see that window over there, that's the ducati course section, and no we can't go in, but have a look in the window and see what you see"

and yes, I was definately one of them  ;D

Yeh well they say all the desmo motors came from that room .

They sent me a Desmo personal email address to book my visit,cant stand all this VIP treatment, it makes me sick in the guts  [puke]  [cheeky]

well if you don't like it vince i take all the VIP stuff of your hands