Ducati Monster Forum

Or, before & after.

Thought it would be a fun thing to do now that we have a lot of new folks on the forum, and a number of us have been riding longer than we care to admit, to show pics of our mods, rebuilds (bikes & ourselves) over the years.

Never being one to comply, but I figure as long as there is a moto in the pic (or not) it's fair game. 

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Ha ha! Fun stuff. Ok, here's what I got:

My first bike of my own.  It's a Kawasaki KLR 250.  Did a lot of dirt riding back then.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd164/dustykitska/Picture29.jpg)

Then I got a BMW CS 650 and really got the travel bug. Here I was riding into a storm.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd164/dustykitska/IMG_3383.jpg)

Next came my Suzuki VStrom.  This was at the Grand Tetons on my way to Alaska.
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd164/dustykitska/rm-1.jpg)

At last, came my Ducati Monster and lots more miles later:
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Yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Next!!!

I have to say that the Ducati (not to mention the lady in your arms) make you look good....
and look good on you [thumbsup]

AH... thank you master of deZASTER.  I have decided if my looks (or lack of)  aren't gonna get me anywhere....I must ACCESSORIZE.

San Francisco, 1984 (Lambretta SX200)

(http://mayoreric.com/moto/images/sx200.jpg)

San Francisco, 1985 (Heinkel 103 A2 Tourist)

(http://mayoreric.com/moto/images/heinkelandme.jpg)

San Francisco, 1986? (1967 CB350)

(http://mayoreric.com/moto/images/cb350.jpg)

San Francisco, 1987? (1970 BSA A65 Lightning)

(http://mayoreric.com/moto/images/bsa2.jpg)

Somewhere between San Marino and Urbino, September 1989 (Laverda 750 SF)

(http://mayoreric.com/moto/images/1989.jpg)

ACCESSORIZE?! ACCESSORIZE?! I got your accessory right here baby... (http://smileydatabase.com/s/164.gif)

Nice pic, Underblog   [clap]

 [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

Face it, Dusty, you're just a trophy girl!  Worse things could happen.   ;D  Well,  it is going to be a while before I can dredge up some pictures out of the archives of my first bikes.  They were taken with a Brownie camera, I think.  I will have to figure out a way to get them into digital.  It was a blast looking at all you guys' shots though.  C'mon, post up the rest of you.  I know HP has some interesting BMW photos from high school.  And I seem to remember one that Zaster posted a while back of either him or a distant ancestor on a motorbike.

and I liiike it...oh, wait...them's fightin' words  >:(  :-*


I seem to remember seeing a pic of you and your "then" husband on an old bike.  You should scan that.  You both were just babies!  [cheeky]


I was thinking the same thing.  We have seen a little bit here and there, but it would be fun to see more.  Bring it people!  [clap]

(http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/winner.gif)  (http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/queen.gif)

 

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OK....where can I get detailed instructions on adding pictures to posts?  I've never tried this on a bulletin board before.

Old, slow, fat, and non-tech-savvy ...... that's me.  However, I can tune a desmo.   ;D

Cloner,
Sign up with photobucket.com where you upload your pictures or videos.
Once uploaded...put your mouse over the picture and the IMG code appears on the bottom of the
picture. Copy it to your post and you are done [thumbsup]

You asked for it:
My first exposure to a motorcycle
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/KarlsPate.jpg)
One of my previous rides
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/IMG_0510.jpg)

Awesome pics!

Underblog&Zaster, those have to be two of the coolest shots ever, can't wait to see more.

I can already see the Honda CB's coming outa' the woodwork.

Hey Cloner, also on the Photobucket home page there is a size setting. For example, I used the large 640x480 on my first two. the medium works well if detail isn't so important.

Yup, as a matter of fact, I did have a CB750 in the line-up.  It is sitting on the back patio right now awaiting Scottish's creative attention. 

I thought I might have a pic of your CB, but I checked and, alas, I don't.  I guess I didn't start taking pics until you got the Dragon.

That BSA iz the shiznit!  [bow_down]

There it is with the Dragon lurking in the background.  At least the CB never tossed me.   ;D

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/bonfygloria/100_0043.jpg)

Thats awesome, they have their backs turned to each other.


More, more !

Me on the CB after chasin' the Dragon up the Crest the day before I jaunted off on a 12hr marathon ride on that ol' thing through some of the pretttiest scenery northern NM and southern CO have to offer.  [moto] Nary a hiccup from it, I suspect the fuel filter was getting yucky towards the end of the ride though.
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc260/WannaDucBad/motorcycles/moms052.jpg)

Love your riding gear there, pardner!  I remember, it got a little cold towards the top.  I felt bad for you.  But you dressed warmer for the trip to Colorado the next day.   And you have added a few hardier items to your squidly wardrobe, I am happy to say.  At least you had a helmet and gloves in that shot.

Those are my arm pits not gloves..... [laugh]





I remember when I was still drinking, riding that thing around town with a bandana and a buzz for gear.  :-[

Well.....hmmmmmmmm....it all started when I was about 10 in 1970 when my big sisters friend came over on his "sportbike" a spanish Derby 50cc and he showed me how to put it in gear and let out the clutch, riding around on the grass in the back yard. Before long I convinced my dad to let me have a KTM 125 and as i am today, I had more than one bike. I really liked my yamaha rd50 which i transformed into a yz50 and before long I was flying, or at least having hallucinations. there are also a couple of shots of me riding wheelies on a Honda Monkey! Anyway thats all I could dig out of moms photo albums while I am visiting LA. Back next week!

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cool pics Hunky!!  Nice!

Those were fantastic, HP.  Always the front wheel off the ground.  Your signature. 

Those are awsome HP!  These pics everyone is posting are fun.  Come on the rest of you, dig out those old photos!  [clap]



I actually rode for the first time around 1970 also on my brother's small dirt bike.  I want to say it was a 70cc, but can't remember exactly what model it was and unfortunately, I don't know if any pics even exist.  :(

in 1970 I was shitting my diapers  [thumbsup]

THP and Mouse weren't even a glimmer of hope in their daddy's eyes in the back seat of the Ford yet.  [laugh]   [popcorn]


[ducks and runs]

So you're saying you've come full circle ?

Or, some things never change ?

(http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/baby2.gif)

PICTURES !     S4RS?    HELLO !

lol.  Huge win!!

Kingbaby,
I heard you started riding at a very young and tender age.
Could this be you?

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/baby-moto-multa.jpg)


 ;D [clap]

Nope, wasn't there officer, didn't see a thing.  ;D

July 1970.  Don't think my mom ever forgave my grandparents for this.  I rode it the next day, and was so little I had to pull up to a curb to put my foot down, and my dad waiting to grab it.

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd164/dustykitska/myfirstbike1970.jpg)

My dads new Triumph Apr 70

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd164/dustykitska/mePoponhisnewTriumphApr70.jpg)

Mom is working on transferring 8 mm. to cd, so theres a good chance of seeing some vids worthy of sending to Americas Funniest Home Videos. 

That little 50cc Honda was my first bike too. I built it from two basket cases my Dad had when I was 11-12yrs old.  [thumbsup]

I always thought it was the hottest 50cc of it's time even though it had to compete against established brands in Germany like Kreidler, Zündapp and Hercules. Couldn't afford one at the time (mind you I was growing up in Germany during that time) but was fortunate enough to get to ride my buddy's bike.
Great memories guys [thumbsup] 

I only wish I had great stories like that...

Mine start after a divorce and a cruiser, but I won't go into details... :-\

We just want to see pics of your bikes and when did you start anyway?  Post up!  [clap]

One last:

My 1980 Darmah 900 and 1961 Heinkel 103 A-1 Tourist

(http://mayoreric.com/moto/images/DarmanHeinkel.jpg)

Darmah.  Sexy.  Beast.   [moto]

As to the Heinkel, well, different strokes for different folks, I guess.   :)

  In the famous words of Austin Powers, "please allow myself to introduce myself."  My name is Steve and I've been living out here in Albuquerque going on 17 years now.  I am originally from Windsor, Connecticut, a small town just north of Hartford.  My first bike was an '89 Suzuki Gsxr-750; same as the '88 'slingshot' save for a slightly different paint scheme.  In the picture included here, it is all stock except for the tinted windscreen.  Over time though, the bike became modified.  (The heart of my '89 consisted of a bank of Mikuni flatslides - I had to be able to keep pace with my buddie's 'slightly' modified turbo Gpz!)  I've owned a '93 Gsxr-750, a '94 Gsxr-750, a '97 Gsxr-750, and a '99 Yamaha R1.  I wrecked my knee pretty badly pretending I was Tony Hawk whilst at the Los Altos skate Park and decided to sell the R1 since I couldn't bend my leg to ride it.  My knee eventually healed, but needless to say, I got out of motorcycling for one reason or another.  The thought of getting another bike was always in the back of my mind though and it wasn't until this year that I decided to get back into the sport, the passion, and the way of life I once enjoyed.  I picked up a '09 Ducati 1198s over at PJ's last month and am pretty much thrilled with it.  All the folks down there at PJ's are awesome people and I enjoyed doing business with them.
  I've known Dusty for quite awhile, talked with KB a couple of times and briefly talked with Ducmouse once.  (I might have spoken with a couple others, but do not know their NMMR names.)  Yes, I admit, since getting my new bike, I've been lurking about your board from time-to-time and decided it's high-time I say 'hello' to you all.  This is one of my favorite threads you have going, I like the theme.  Staying with the theme of 'Then and Now', Scott Russell absolutely dominated the sport back in the day, riding for team Muzzy Kawasaki, and was my Superbike 'hero'.  (I've been reading that some of you follow the races nowadays and also have your favorites.)
  I hope to meet some of you out and about, perhaps next week up in Ouray.  Until then, here are a couple of photos spanning 20 years time; my '89 Suzuki and my '09 Ducati.


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Awsome intro Z!!!  Glad you finally posted.  Welcome and looking forward to having you along for some rides (including up to Ouray).  And I do remember that day you "killed" your knee.  I think you were supposed to be helping someone move that day or something like that.   [roll]

See you soon and ride safe!   [moto]

great to see ya finally made it  [thumbsup]

we always ride just keep an eye out and check our posts [moto]

good looking bike too  8)

 [popcorn] [popcorn] [popcorn]

welcome!!!!!

Welcome Z, PM sent

Well met good sir.  [thumbsup]
Those original GsxR's were the shiz. I'd still like to have one.  [moto]

Off subject, I did go to school in Taos, but what does this mean ?

It means that our first meeting(through his post) is one that left a good impression. Thus we are "well met".  [beer]

Look at me, I learned something today.  Now I have to attempt retention.
Dusty went to school in Santa Fe, so we were both clueless.   [laugh]

Will there be a test next week?

Lucky you...what's a guy to do who went to school in Germany  [roll] ;D

I got it, but we read much of the same material.   :P  It's that British medieval thang.

touche

Pop quiz hotshot! A kidnapper is holding a gun to a hostages head. What do you do? Sorry old Keanu referrence... random off topic.... I'm leaving the room now.  ??? :P [roll] [cheeky]

 [laugh]

I love that post!  What DO you do?

Shoot the hostage Harry....  [laugh]

Here is a small part of what my mom gave me today for my birthday. My first 8yrs transfered from 8mm to DVD.   Stick through the first half or so for the moto extravaganza. The bicycle was from the Christmas before (1969). Check out the one piece fork/bars.   :o 
Mom told me I have been draggin' inside foot my whole life...What's she tryin' to tell me?  My dad rode pregnant dog with me the first time (Two time World Champion drag racer & he said he was sweating the whole time...imagine that), then the party was on!   Even though I had to pull up to a curb or rock to stop.   That video to come.
Thank you Mamasita  :-*

Kingbaby's First Ride (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCwc1qD3_YQ#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)

 [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]!!

That video was AWESOME kingbaby.  luv it.  Luv the bicycle with the ape hangers and tassles too!!!!!

  Very cool, You can tell right away that bicycle just wasn't fast enough. Nice stuff passed through the Family  [thumbsup]

I thought it was kinda cool to see all the vintage toys too...Litebrite, Hot Wheels garage... fun stuff.   [thumbsup]

I had that SAME garage.  too cool.  we rock!  kids these days dont know the wonders of Lincoln Logs.

 [thumbsup] Great video K, loved it...Had similar moments, but wish we had videos!!!

circa 1981, thought i would revive this thread, anybody else got more. At the time i thought BMers were it...if only i had put the energy i put into collecting old bmers into Ducati's i'd ve been dangerous
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In keeping with the "I'm young and therefore bad-ass" theme already started here.....

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Me on my '83 Kawasaki KZ750LTD here in 'Burque back in '92.  Flowing red hair, blue-mirrored perscription sunglasses....

I thought that picture of you was actually a picture of Brad Pitt in Thelma and Louise, Stuart.  Sessy.   [thumbsup]

well i don't have any cool stories and i haven't been riding that long, but here's some pics anyway:

it started with a big wheel. the kids in the neighborhood would build ramps and i'd jump that thing. i don't have any pictures of that unfortunately, but i do have this:

 ;D Hello folks, hope all are getting some heat into their systems?! Had to dig this old thread...I'm visiting family in India and stumbled upon few vintage albums...here's some digital extracts for kicks! You know how I goof on the bike now, some early roots... :P  [coffee]

Dad, Mom and me (1981- I'm 1, but I wanna drive!!!)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm38/joel_jacob/Early%20Days/2013-02-07215654_zpsf51e4e14.jpg)

Training on controls (1983?)
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I need something bigger/better!
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Nice, Joel!  That little kid doesn't look a darned thing like you, though.   ;)

Have fun in India.  Hope to see you in Albuquerque this summer....if it ever comes.