Ducati Monster Forum

Well, on this board anyway...

Greetings & Salutations [thumbsup]

After many (many) years in the big city, I decided it was time for a change, so about a year ago I moved from Dallas (pop. 6m) to the sprawling metropolis more commonly known as Tres Piedras (pop. 250, give or take :o ).
For those of you that are geographically challenged, I'm 30 miles NW of Taos, at the corner of Highways 64 & 285. Google it.

I love it here- great weather, great skiing, & great riding! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone. I'll definitely be down for some track days [moto]

It's a bit far to make social events in ABQ, but if you're ever this far North, gimme a shout. Maybe we could meet up & ride the High Road. Better yet, let's plan a weekend slumber party/tequila tasting/ridefest at my place ;D

Speaking of which, here are a coupla shots of my humble abode-

http://gallery.me.com/metcalfe#100321 (http://gallery.me.com/metcalfe#100321)

Cool-E-O!   [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

Welcome to the state that the other 49 have mostly forgotten about!  (and we're happy for that)

The next time we do a Taos high-road loop, we'll let you know for sure!!!

(nice pad BTW)  8)

--Stuart

Scott,
Glad to finally see you posting on NMMR [thumbsup] Hope I didn't shame you into it...well as long as it worked ;D
Nice casa [thumbsup]
Do you know Wayne and Jody Coffman...relatives of ours who live up there?
Looking forward to [moto] with you

New Mexico... Cleaner than Old Mexico!

Thanks ;D

Yep, not real well, but we've met. Nice folks [thumbsup]

Small world ;)

Nice BMW and Nice pad!

Welcome.

Greetings and salutations.  I don't know if I'd rather live in Dallas or Three Feet (Isn't that what Tres Piedras translates to?), but welcome to the list, anyway.  We've only done one big Taos run this year, so I'd say we're due for another before the weather heads south.  Thanks for the invitation, and welcome to the list!

Thanks!

Close, but una piedra en Inglés is a rock or a stone. Three Rocks, Triple Rocks... Trip Rock [thumbsup]

I see you've scratched the old spring head single off of your ownership list.  Some of the folks here are considering mounts for vintage racing and spring head singles tend to do well in our Ultra Lightweight class.  Care to preach the virtues of spring head single ownership?  Got a preference for wide case versus narrow case?

One of the guys I race with is selling a 250 wide case with frame and swingarm for $750.  The engine turns over, but he doesn't know if it'll run without a thorough "going through".  Too much?  In the ball park? 

Ed....Stew....Karl....here's someone who probably knows something about spring head singles for you to quiz!!!

Thanks for the lesson in Spanish.  I guess pies is just feet, and piedra is stone.  Learn something new every day.  I learned French about 10,000 years ago and in that language pieds is feet, hence the confusion.

and we speak english remarkably well(you'd be surprised how often that catches a lot of east coast people off guard).
 [laugh]

Welcome, had no idea you were in the neighborhood.

The Monza just sold- it leaves for CA tomorrow. Full Dislosure: I know next to nothing about old singles. I bought it as a project, to fix up & sell, but my motorcycle tech in Dallas did most of the work. Randy's the genius, as clearly evidenced in the photos-

http://gallery.me.com/metcalfe/100208 (http://gallery.me.com/metcalfe/100208)

It was fun, sourcing parts, & learning a bit about the old bikes, but no more carbs for me... I'm also selling the Toaster & the Vespa. I finally realized I could only ride one bike at a time, & 6 was toooo many. From now on, I'm strictly a fuel-injected kinda guy ;D

Thanks Scottish [thumbsup]

Now I just have to learn which signs to flash & when. How long before my secret docoder ring arrives? I'm dying to know what a TOSAT is... :o

The Official Say Anything Thread

How much? Color? That be a 1972? 750?
Are there any bikes you are looking for?

73&1/2 R75/5. The 1/2 is important because it's a long wheel base- earlier slash 5s were short wheel base. Much nicer to ride. Very nice bike, great condition, low miles. European bars with correct mirrors & cables. Everything works, runs great [thumbsup]
Going on FleaBay soon, haven't quite settled on a BIN, but looking for close to $5,500. The bike's in Dallas, but I could trailer it back in about 3 weeks.
Serious offers considered.

http://gallery.me.com/metcalfe#100078 (http://gallery.me.com/metcalfe#100078)

welcome newbie [beer]

its always nice to see some new peeps....

im sure someday we will make it up that way for a ride...hopefully before the season is over [moto]


when u can read all my posts and not get confuzzed then u may be blessed with my decoder ring ;D [laugh] [laugh]

I can only dream of attaining such lofty achievements in this lifetime... ;D

this achievement is loses you about 10 IQ points [popcorn] [roll] [laugh] [laugh]

Really Really Nice!!!
.......but too nice for me...i would probably ruin it

That's Lorenzo talk for, "I can't make any money off that, what are ya' crazy?!!!


hahaha

Welcome to the board!

My old /5 I used to stand on the rear pegs and pop wheelies until the headlight fell out and the lens was like 200 bucks for a replacement

You is also a crazy mofo.

Thats squidalicous. ...Did you do it with your 3/4 helmet...or your cap on backward? 

I'm not a thread jacker but...cap on...since you asked
(http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll5/formlarry/MY%20MOTORCYCLES/CopyofIMG_6543.jpg)

I was hoping you would post it. I love that pic.

Think I'll frame a copy & put it by my bed.

*SOLD*