Ducati Monster Forum

Another slow day not much happing before Christmas.
Bikes clean don't wan't to ride it and get it dirty [roll]
I'm hooked on the DMF forum and my monster :-* [bow_down]
And things are a tad slow on the forum this time of year

So here's a picture of me at my puter. ;D

Any one game enough to to put theirs' up? [laugh]

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/DSC02030.jpg?t=1261292255)

I like you taste in beer Rob  [beer]

and... err... screen-savers  ;)

Dom dom

My Sunday afternoon.
Worlds best Ice Cream is finally here.........
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2774/4198864813_593b32720c_b.jpg)

Matty, everything in moderation! Love the ice cream....just do the exercise to burn it off...

now I'm off to have turkish delight flavour from Timboon...got to support the locals!  [thumbsup]

is that a yellow 996r in the picture?

1. Is that your "Monster" sitting at the desk with you taking the pic??   [cheeky] [roll]

2. And putting their what, up where??  [evil] [evil] [thumbsup] [laugh]

I got out today.

Thought I'd test out the carrying capacity of my tail bag.  ;)
(http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm441/Zook_2008/The%20Monster/tailbag1.jpg)

Perfect size  ;D
(http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm441/Zook_2008/The%20Monster/tailbag2.jpg)

 Hey Meanie
Is there enough room for an ice pack as well. ;D
And will that scratch the paint ?

hhhmmm will have to start doing that too for turismo

Yeah, the bag will expand upwards. You could fit an ice pack in easy. Or just fill the side pockets with ice too!
No paint scratches, the bottom of the bag is padded and has nice soft non-slip stuff on it.

Warning: If you try this at home, make sure you wait a while before opening your first beer.
             Or you may have to wash said beer off your nice clean bike  :o
            
        
                                  

id say so by the white complexion you need a bit of sun , and looking at bikes is no good for the health get out and ride man

Nice to see you drink good Freo (WA) beer.  Had a friend who used to transport Guinness widget cans the same way and the trouble was you couldn't open them for hours otherwise you'd have to repaint the kitchen ceiling!  [cheeky] I find packing a bottle of whiskey negates the fizz problems.  :o

If you have a CAN that has been shaken to buggery and you want to open it, just do this. It works, I promise:
Using your thumb, push around the bottom rim of the can and put dents all the way around the BOTTOM edge of the can. Then proceed to open can as normal. Fun party trick.
You can shake the %$#@ out of the can and do this. It works a treat every time. Shocks the heck out of everyone too.
Cheers and I'm not really an alcoholic,
Kaz.
And no peoples, it won't work on glass bottles.  [roll]

only a true blue drinker would know that one  [beer]

hey dave I work in the marine board building and did see you go past with the bike bag, I am on the ground floor and so have seen/heard you go past a few times now!

Meanie, You've made my day. I thought I might be committing some mortal sin with a bag on my bike, well it does spoil its lines somewhat, but a girl has to put her stuff somewhere and jacket pockets dont really cut it, especially for the hairbrush.  I have put a hand towel under mine to protect the paintork. Its an RJays about the same size as the one you have.

Yes, I will fess up as well. Guilty as charged. I have a bag on the back of my monster too. I put a triboseat grippy cover on my pillion seat and put some clear tape to protect my grab handles. This way the bag won't damage my bike. It gets a bit hot in summer with a backpack on, so this has worked well for me. I may not be stylish, but I am practical.
Kaz.

Yeah, a girl can never have too much stuff...   [laugh]
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2326/3540522813_7940472cd8_b.jpg)

and yes that is a chair under the tent, thermarest and sleeping bag. And no I don't always travel like thisl   [cheeky]

bloody hell Heather is that what you are taking to turismo

Well packed! The back of your bike resembles the inside of my handbag. LOL. Just kidding. You packed well girl!! [thumbsup]

Well actually, yes it does completely and utterly destroy the beautiful and sublime shape we have all come to love...

I feel embarrassed when I have to ride anywhere with that "thing" following me.
I put on my crappy textile jacket and leather work boots and hope that no-one recognises me.
Around town I ride really slowly and quietly, trying to be as inconspicuous as possible...

But I had no choice.
The Zook was laid up in the garage, getting oil pan, rear pinion and t-case seals replaced.
I was thirsty.

A man is not a camel...





 :P

Hey Heatherp i am curious  as how you are going to mount
Get a leg over get on the bike with all that on the arse
back. [laugh]
With all your riding gear on.
You must be double jointed to lift your leg that high or you are going  get on side saddle even though a very mean feat. [laugh]

How about a tank bag? Would allow for easier access to your beverages and thus quench your thirst faster?  [beer]

Ooooh - is H really that flexible????

I might have to quit my job, just so I can come to Turismo, and see Heather's... "talents"   ;)

that sound liks a brilliant idea Dave

Heather, is that a bloody folding chair you have on the back!. Where the hell were you going?

No I'm not taking that much stuff on Turismo. Although I do have to take a sleeping bag to Bazz's place.

Yes that is a folding chair.  I was off  to the Port Fairy Folk Festival where you have to take and sit on your own chairs in the venues.

How do I get on the bike.  I do lots of yoga and whilst I'm nowhere near as tall as Spider, I do fold up just as nicely.  So YES Meanie I really am that flexible. :-*

Hmmmm "flexible"??  ???

One thousand and one, one liners there!  [roll]

But I'll pass cos I know whats good for me!  [evil] [cheeky] [thumbsup]

her nickname to the vic DMF'ers in 'Hips' cause she so flexible in the....

anyway I have no doubt our girl can get on that machine (well not THAT machine cause it's got more bling since then!)

Oh - wow.  :o   That sounds like an invitation if ever I have heard one.

I'll start my letter of resignation tonight  :-*

Cool another DMF'er on Turismo.  Hope you like early mornings Dave - best time to do yoga - sun saluations and all.  [bow_down] :o
 ;D [cheeky] ;D

I prefer downward facing dog

 ;D

There is at least one down dog and one up facing dog in each round of sun salutation. And you always do several rounds.  [evil]

I agree, one round is never enough.  ;)


What are we talking about here....?

Well I'm talking about http://www.myyogaonline.com/Adho_Mukha_Svanasana__(Downward-Facing_Dog)_asana_42_yoga_pose.html (http://www.myyogaonline.com/Adho_Mukha_Svanasana__(Downward-Facing_Dog)_asana_42_yoga_pose.html) purely as a Yoga position but I think Spider sees it as a bit more than just a yoga position.  :o ;)  Men, really!

heather, we both agree that these moves when performed early morning  lead to having a great day!

let's focus on our mutual agreence  [thumbsup]

thanks spider thats too much infomation you doing down facing dog ,more like a half shut pocket knife  [laugh]

Works for me.  :)

So, did you guys get out again today?      I did.      :P

After bolting the new bling on, I needed to go for a little test ride.
"I'll just go down to the local fish & chip shop" I thought. It's well within walking distance, so I decided to take the long way.

Through Kingston and onto the Huon Highway is just a bit of suburbia. Further up the highway is a set of awesome sweepers. 100km limit, dual lane, and beautiful new bitumen  ;D
I turned off at Lower Longley and right onto Huon Road. Narrow, twisty, typical Tassie mountain country back-road. It starts off at 60km/hr, but then they give you one of those "black 60 signs", which I interpret as "anything over 60 is good, the faster the better"

When you turn onto Pinnacle Road (to go up the mountain) it's 50 the whole way. It's not a great road anyway, quite bumpy and only a little bit of a view until you get right to the top.

I thought I might be able so see some of the Sydney to Hobart yachts from the summit. I was way too early. As I check the yacht tracker now, Alfa Romeo is still 21' from the finish. I should be able to see her out the front of my place in about an hour.

Anyway, back down the mountain and South along Sandy Bay Road. Very nice, smooth, tight twisties :D There was absolutely no traffic. Nice...

I ordered my fish & chips, then walked next door to the bottle shop.
The six-pack went in the bag, the fish & chips on top. Perfect.  ;)

(http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm441/Zook_2008/The%20Monster/fishandchips.jpg)

(http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm441/Zook_2008/The%20Monster/beer.jpg)

youll be drinking metho next  [puke]                                       [cheeky]