Ducati Monster Forum

Meet at 9:00 a.m.  Start at the corner of Main Street & Legacy Road at the QuickTrip:
QuikTrip Store #937
4645 MAIN ST
FRISCO, TX 75034
Open 24 hours

I'll keep an eye on the weather forecast but if it's not below 50 and raining it's on!
We hope NEVER to need it but...... http://www.medids.com/free-id.php (http://www.medids.com/free-id.php)

Run up to 455 through Celina and then over to the Southbound 75 service road into McKinney. Both fun roads
Go towards McKinney Airport and pick up hwy 546 – fun twisty section
North on 982 to Princeton (go through Princeton) - construction looks finished
Pick up 1377 North towards Blue Ridge – long sweepers
Left on 545 heading East to 121 intersection – tight turns with some straights
Hwy 5 to hwy 121 Farm Road – 8 miles of straighter than hell roads
West on hwy 121 Farm Road to 3133 North
3133 North to 2799 where we gas up at Tom Bean
11 West to 69 North – straight and boring but no way around that for about 6 miles
Then onto 697 East – well known and fun as hell road that takes us just south of Sherman.

Lunch at Loosewheels http://www.loosewheelstexas.com/index.php (http://www.loosewheelstexas.com/index.php)  and then everyone can super slab or take 11 South back to 2799 and onto 121 West to 75 South and into Anna for some 455 West into Celina where you will be 10 miles North of the Dallas North Tollway.

so who is in?

Below is a map of the previous ride, I've made some changes but can't fix the map previously created.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=117945310379124187345.000491cd577cca9f7b8da&z=10 (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=117945310379124187345.000491cd577cca9f7b8da&z=10)

  

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just a reminder how many Ducheads showed up......22 so lets beat last years record.  We split into three groups for safety and to let the rabbits hunt for  [leo]
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I think my wife is going to make me go, so I hope there is a slow group....  :-[

if you show up at least one will be in the slow group. :-*

Sorry to miss this one, will be down in the hill country visiting my mom.  :(

Probably in; hell, you need someone to blame when you want to stop and pee, it might as well be me!

I will probably hook up with you in Mckinney though as that is about 3 miles from my house.



Mark

Be at the right gas station this time! Corner of hwy 5 and el dorado pkwy

I'll check my schedule. That was a great ride last year [Dolph]!
And Loose Wheels is pretty cool, and now I know how to get there [thumbsup]

Aren't there 3 gas stations @ that corner? 

2 woman.  2!  :P

I believe there is 3; there is a small Shell station on the NE corner.  Its not as big and shinny as the other 2...

But beyond the discussion of is it 2 or is it the correct answer of 3; which one are you talking about?

All he ever sees is "shiny".  [laugh]

There are in fact 3 of them there!! (I love it). We have met at the one on the SW corner before. I think it is a QT.

 [laugh]

The shell doesn't count.  The facilities are not up to par with Mhanis "expected" bathroom facilities cleanliness.  It's off the list.  [bang]

It is not just that; the QT has a MUCH better selection of DOUGHNUTS!!!!!!! [drool] [drool] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

Is this thread a ride announcement or a review of local service stations? [cheeky]

In! [Dolph]

Y'all have fun  [Dolph]

I'm sure you'll be across the street since you are a shell "elitist"

He would ride a bicycle to not use WalMart fuel [cheeky]

It probably all comes out of the same tank at the Carl Rd. distribution center, but I don't  carry the right plastic for discount gas. [coffee]

My first official Ducati ride on an actual Ducati - unless I park it at AMS between now and then and a silver Sebring goes out of control again.

Good one [clap]

Relax, partner! This ain't the first rodeo for that hoss o' yours. ;D

Yeah but he's younger than 65  [laugh]

True, I do get 10% off my meals on these rides. But I'm a good tipper. ;D

Ok folks list your names here.   Are you in or out?  
1. Cajun
2. Muskrat
3. Frisco Jim
4. Mhanis
5. Pinnocio
6. Tres gato?
7. One maybe two mystery guests from AMS
Anyone else

It's spelled Pinocchio, dammit!  [bang]  [laugh]

YEAH!  Very cool  [beer]   I'd double check the exhaust clamps, though, if I were you.  Especially the ones that hold the Termis onto the header...

  [evil]

Maybe Alan.  Will know by the end of the day today.

Group is growing but we still need 20 batters to pony up [thumbsup]

Looks like Im in!!!  Come on good weather, I wanna group ride [Dolph]

OMG - you mean it's been ridden hard before? I was told it was just ridden to church on Sundays ..... actuallly know the original owner (he also owned the FJR so this will never be parked in front of AMS) and he likes to see what a bike can do - thats what they are built for right?  ;D

1. Cajun
2. Muskrat
3. Frisco Jim
4. Mhanis
5. Pinnocio
6. Tres gato
7. One maybe two mystery guests from AMS
8. Frisco Jim's co-worker?
9. System error
10. Turkish man

Anyone else

Amen to that, brother! Here's a clip he made of his trip to church one fine Sunday morning ;D  :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l46EYgisrT4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Hallelujah!  [bow_down]    [laugh]

so much for recomended break-in LOL -

30 percent chance of rain but still good enough to ride

OK guys, weather looks to be cooperating so keep your fingers crossed.  Also, if you don't have one this might be a good idea to keep in your wallet.  Hope to never need one http://www.medids.com/free-id.php (http://www.medids.com/free-id.php)

http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USTX0861?dayNum=2 (http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USTX0861?dayNum=2)

The ride is still on

Isolated thunderstorms predicted from 3-6PM. We should be able to dodge them easily.

Easily

Ma'm Cher has delegated this task to one of her minions (the one with an M endorsement). 

Embarrassingly, we checked the garage and find ourselves fresh out of operable Ducati's at the moment, so I shall arrive on British steel.

I'm still in and prepping the Motard for a great ride! [Dolph] [thumbsup]

British Iron welcome.  [thumbsup]
Motard/grass runner ok too.  :P

Nice day for a ride all things considered, but it was about 20 degrees cooler than predicted. I was wearing a tex-mesh summer jaclet, so by the time we got to Princeton, I was ready to head back to the urban heat island. Next time I'll know to wear leather.  :-[

First of all, Nate went down, but was able to get back up [thumbsup]
It was good tobit some nice sweeps again, but blind exit curves kill my confidence.

Yes it was much colder than i was prepared for.  The ride back was horrible [evil]
I got the shivers and that jacked up my shoulder so I bailed without saying goodbye.
Sorry guys.

Great ride everyone but it did get cold.  

Good ride - at least Cher got to have some fun by proxy!  It got so cold I had to turn on the heated grips there for a minute.
I don't get over to right side of the metromess that often so a lot of those were completely new roads for me.  Thanks!

Glad you enjoyed them.  There are plenty more to be had.....by proxy.  [cheeky]

The sun actually came out for a bit as I was winding my way home, it was fairly comfortable for a while.

It was fun (mostly).


Mark

 

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and this pic was taken before Dan froze his arse ;)
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spy yellow fairings yet Lisa?  :o
Allan did well and asked Nick if he could take them the instant he walked up.  You have him trained accustomed to asking the right questions.

Haha!  I saw that bike yesterday when I was at AMS.  Very nice  [thumbsup] 

I actually think I'm in luck with repair/replacement parts; Stuart has a 749 tucked away in the warehouse that's being parted out so I may be able to get my 999 back on the road the one-stop-shop way. 

Heah! Good news [thumbsup]

Very enjoyable ride except when the temp dropped 25 degrees and Nate's misadventure (thank goodness he is OK and now has a shorty clutch lever).
So are these a weekly thing?  ;D

they can be.  ;)

I need to find an electric jacket... [coffee]

quit'your pregnant dogin.  you bailed before it got really cold.   :P

I need to find an electric jacket... [coffee]
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Stop it! You've got so many gadgets going on at once as it is.  You'll end up like Neil Armstrong getting ready for an
Apollo shot. ;D

I'll try to exercise restraint and avoid the silver lamé model.

But you do have the reflective face shield right?   [cheeky]

Should we revive this thread?  We have added a few Duc's so it's imperative we ride [popcorn]

  [coffee]  So… this thread is.. five years old?  No matter, who cares!  Let's ride.

 (Da#%^, I miss my yellow superbike so bad.)

And hold on a minute… is that Nick?  Nick of AMS… On a yellow 749?  Man, I have so forgotten about all this.  Dropped on my head too many times, I guess.

This thread is so old it barely works anymore, but I get why Muskrat bumped it - truly shameful we haven't posted any rides in that long. Suggest a new one if we do this, and I really want to ride.

I vote for Sunday: Sunny, Hi 66, Lo 45. 0% chance of precip. I can meet at 10, and my bike is already prepped. Let's do it!

All I know is that is one fine looking fellow on the left!   :o

Mark

I agree we need to plan another ride like this but the next two weekends are out for me.

Maybe if we plan a ride far enough in advance we can get more people going.

What about mid-April sometime?  [Dolph]

I'm with you Lisa, too many honey-do's the next couple of weekends, assuming the weather is nice (fence repairs.....sheesh!).

But you know I am game!

Mark

It's on for next Saturday the 26th and we have a new/old rider coming along.  show up and you'll be surprised by who joins us on this ride.  
Post up if you're coming.  We start about 9, temps will decide what time so lets see how the weather plays out although I no longer give a shit since I finally have heated gear......only took 10 years of whining

Wish I could but that weekend is toast. Why not another time?  ;D

There will be repeats. 

True  [Dolph]

The wife says I can come out and play!   [Dolph]  ...so count me in as long as the weather is reasonable.  Since I am noob #2, you'll have to give me the lowdown on locations.

Can't make next weekend....maybe some other time.

You're freaking lying if you are saying that now that you have heated gear you'll quit whining, you'll just not be whining about THAT.

Since there is a special guest star I'll likely be in. Are we anticipating leaving from the QT near you? If yes, then Charlie, it is on Main Street in Frisco, west of the toll road.

Mark

I know the one, I stop there every Monday to get gas.

Well we have 4 confirmed.  I'll update everyone mid week.

Might have to tap the brakes... I saw today the steel is just peeking through my rear in one spot.  I had intended to order them tomorrow, and then have them spooned on next week, but if they can't get them in by Friday, the weekend is a no-go.   :(  I didn't realize they were that close, but I just rolled it 5K, so that makes sense.

Weather's looking good for Saturday.  Charlie98, are you in?

I'm out the next two Saturdays :(

Maxim says Monday at best....   :'(

Which means... no riding at all till then.  I don't expect the XR650 can keep up.... 

I don't plan on us riding 100+ except for maybe a couple hundred yards.   [roll]

The way it's geared, top end on the 650 is about 65...  ;D

I'm going to have to beg off for this weekend... but with the exception of the weekend 14-17APR, and probably one weekend after that, I should be around to go riding.  Sorry, gang... 

I do  [evil]  It is possible my recently equipped and re-mapped Leo Vince Rrrrrrr will be ready for this ride.  Prolly 60% sure as of this moment.  Would really like to make it but not real sure how do-able it is as of this moment.  Really ready for a nice Spring group ride  [Dolph]

Alright so out "guest" of honor has decided to move the time up to 8:30-45, as he has needs to be back by 1.  If that's ok with you guys let me know.

Get'er done Lisa!!!  Or harass Jordan to move quick.

Charlie, next time.  There are several of us here in Frisco and often just go ride so I'll text you my number and send me your contact info so we can stay in touch.

For crissakes, 8:30!!! Great Saturday sleep in.  [thumbsdown]

I'll be there.

Is it confirmed that we are meeting at the QT by you Dax?

Lisa, you better be there with your new and improved shit!

Mark

Yes at QT.  QuikTrip Store #937
SWC Main St & Legacy Rd
4645 Main St
Frisco, TX 75034
214-872-1656

Yes blame Jason tomorrow.

So how was the ride?  Hopefully the weather was better than here in Arkansas.  Lows around 44 and highs in the low 60's.  Still was able to get two 500 mile days in. 500 miles of 2 lane roads and only had to pass 15 cars! Now we head back to Dallas! [Dolph]

Swanny

Dammit, man, my "new and improved shit" ain't shit.  I got nothin.'  I went to Austin instead to visit my Mom.  In my CAR...

How as the ride?  On motor-freakin'-cycles?

I know they had awesome weather...   :-[  I was out cleaning swimming pools instead.  Maybe I should have just chanced it on my threadbare tires....

It was great and fast paced.  Once Jason got his wings back we pushed it to warp speed.    [Dolph]

What does that mean? Is it in the process of being hopped up or has something gone wrong?

Mark

It's a work in progress.

You have 5 months to get a well sorted bike!  I have a trip planned for you this fall!

Swanny

OK, then!  I'm all in  [Dolph]

Niggling issues with the bike… Should be good to go well before then.

My latest mods (Leo Vince titanium half-system with matching ECU tune, better clutch, and high output battery) will be put to the test Saturday.  Can't wait.  Rrrrrrrrr   [evil]

Pics or it didn't happen you know.

Mark

Patience.

I'm in Mark......pics

.........phrasing...........

And for the record, no he isn't!

Mark

Yes, grammar can be your friend.

Just glad my concerns were unfounded, Mark   [beer]

(Oh, boy... what have I gotten myself into...?   [shot]  )

what's grammar?

It should be "I'm WITH Mark", most definitely not "I'm IN Mark".

People will begin to talk.

Mark

Strategically placed commas can save lives.
Example, "Let's eat gramma!" vs. "Let's eat, Gramma!"

dam I phone >:(