Farewell

[scott_araujo]

So My Ducati is gone and I won't be getting another one soon.  Here's the whole story:

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=41099.0

Since I pretty much spend all my time here or in the Northwest forum I just wanted to post a good bye here.  For all that I've gotten from all of you over the last few years, thank you.  For all I've offered advice to, I hope I gave you more good info than bad.  Take care and I will miss you all.

Scott

[Raux]

Scott,

sorry to read about your circumstances.

I have a friend you has a spinal condition as well. He bought a KTM 450 EX with a very upright seating position. IF you are interested in Ducati still there is the option of the HM and old MTS.

I think Geoffduc has back problems and he rides a HM.

[scott_araujo]

Lots of  choices these days, Sport Classic, Multi, Motard.  But then I'd still ride it like a Ducati.  I could use a little slowing down

Thanks for the good wishes.

[Howie]

Sorry about the bike.  My guess is it will be an organ doner allowing other Monsters to live on.

No Monster is not a legitimate reason to leave the board.  If you do leave you will be missed. 

[Buckethead]

No Monster is not a legitimate reason to leave the board.  

Agreed. Look at Mr. I. He sold his Monster what, almost 2 years ago? And we still can't get rid of him.

Besides. What makes you think we're gonna let you leave?

[booger]

Hey Scott you've been a great help to me in the past when I was trying to sort out my fueling issues, cam degreeing, etc. Sorry about the bike, but more so about your condition. I'm getting old too, but feel as though I haven't had enough yet. I know I'll have to stop riding at some point, as the fun can't last forever.
However don't leave the forum just because you don't have a Monster anymore. Who cares really, your experience and know-how is kinda needed here. You still have another Duc correct? I thought you had two or more. Even if you can't ride it as much, as in only on the 'good' days, you can still tinker with it and that's one of the most rewarding things about having a bike in my view. My Ducati has taught me so much it's unreal.
Thanks for your help in the past, if I have to PM you for further help because you won't be active on this board to see my posted queries, then I hope it won't be too much trouble.

[ducpainter]

Scott,

Don't worry about getting old...

look at me.

You offer a lot with or without a Monster so please reconsider.

dp

[ScottRNelson]

I guess this means that I will no longer see you posting on more than half of the threads that I bother posting on.  Apparently we're interested in the same things from a technical standpoint.

And you don't really need to leave when you no longer have a Monster.  Mine was totaled in October of 2003 and I'm still around. 

[scott_araujo]

And you don't really need to leave when you no longer have a Monster.  Mine was totaled in October of 2003 and I'm still around. 

Yeah, but I'm already being referred to as 'professor' on one of the other sites for a bike I'm interested in but don't even own yet.  If I start shredding through two moto tech forums a day that might be more time than my wife is willing to give me on the computer.

Scott

[scott_araujo]

You still have another Duc correct? I thought you had two or more.

Nope.  I'm a one bike kinda guy.  When I've owned two one just collects dust.  So right now I'm a no bike guy  I'm going nuts commuting to work for a month straight in my car.  It's not so much that I can only ride it on the good days as I can't keep my hand off the throttle when I do.  Sure, commuting to work on the bike I'm pretty mellow but I tend to just whack it open and pass people on the freeway and ride a little too spiritedly on country roads than is safe.  And I do like riding every day I possibly can.  I still want to ride, just a little more slowly while still having fun.  You can drive a Corvette slowly.  You can't strap on a full suit of armor, hang your head over the front wheel, fire up a Ducati and 'take it easy'.  At least I can't.  I just need something more mellow and Ducatis are anything but.  Even the Sport Classic calls out to be flogged.

I got only $1000 less than I paid for the bike three years ago, a bargain at twice the price.  It was a hot, steamy 3 year affair but those are often best when they are brief.  No regrets here, just moving on to a new chapter in my motorcycling story.   I'll have to be in really bad shape before I stop riding altogether.  One day I aim to be the kooky old man down the road with the rackety little machine, pudding bowl helmet, and aviator goggles that all the kids love and all the parents hate  

Scott

[Raux]

you reallly need to find a new Ducati

















a Cucciolo 

[Popeye the Sailor]

Agreed. Look at Mr. I. He sold his Monster what, almost 2 years ago? And we still can't get rid of him.

Besides. What makes you think we're gonna let you leave?

I'm a bmw snob now. 

[koko64]

Maybe the Hypermotard is an option with it's long travel suspension.
Hang around.

[scott_araujo]

I maintain my opinion that the HM is a bike designed to get you arrested   It has as much place on civilized roads as an Uzi submachine gun has in civilized society.  While it would no doubt be friendly to my back it would not be be good for my criminal record.  Have I mentioned that I have a total lack of self control?

Nope, getting something more mellow for sure.  I suppose with the right badges I could probably make a Whizzer look like a Cucciolo...

Scott

[ducpainter]

I maintain my opinion that the HM is a bike designed to get you arrested   It has as much place on civilized roads as an Uzi submachine gun has in civilized society.  While it would no doubt be friendly to my back it would not be be good for my criminal record.  Have I mentioned that I have a total lack of self control?

Nope, getting something more mellow for sure.  I suppose with the right badges I could probably make a Whizzer look like a Cucciolo...

Scott

Yet all this does not address the subject of you bailing on us.