Hampton Roads Ducati thread

[Bun-bun]

What area do you guys ride in? Usually south from Chesapeake?

Tryin to decide what I'm up for...looks like it's about 50 miles down there. I think 50 miles west might find some twisties....

Depends what you're lookin' for.
Most of us have ridden together before, so I figgered a meet'n'greet would be a good idea. Gearhead Dave has to go down to VB courthouse, so he can figure out where to be on Tuesday AM
 
after that, I figure to head for some country. This is probably NOT going to be a balls to the wall ride. The storm probably threw debris on a lot of the roads. I just want a chance to get out and ride.

Will, we'll let you take lead.

[Bun-bun]

Ok, I'll be there (90%)
 
Finding the meeting location is part of the initiation.  Just ask Bulldog, he failed on the first try. J/K
Greenbriar is in Chesapeake.

[bulldogs2k]

Be safe out there, lots of crap on the road!  I'll be at home getting my bike ready for my next ride.  I'm painting my bike all black.  It should match my Duc when I get one! 

[Bun-bun]

Be safe out there, lots of crap on the road!  I'll be at home getting my bike ready for my next ride.  I'm painting my bike all black.  It should match my Duc when I get one! 

We need a chicken emoticon.

[mccard68]

Alright, boys....the hangover is too great for riding today.   Hope ya'll have a good time. We'll have to arrange another.

[CMDRDAVE]

Well that sucked!    I was on 264 on the way to breakfast and the throttle stuck.  Ended up popping the clutch, hitting the kill switch and working my way over to the breakdown lane.  When trying to start it the RPMs jump straight to about 8K before I can kill it.  Had to have the Wifey bring my truck to pick me up off the side of the road.  I'm home now though, little bit of tweaking and the problem is solved.

Sorry I never made it to breakfast, hope the ride went well. 

Jeff, I really should have written down your phone #, to tell you I wasn't coming.

[Bun-bun]

Had a good ride.
Will, good to meet you.
Anyone ever tell you ya look like Owen Wilson?
Dave, sorry for your troubles, glad you're O.K.. Which bike was it?
Angelo, if you don't make the next one, you're gonna incur penalties!
Jeff

[bulldogs2k]

I know, I know!

[kriswhite_23505]

Sorry I missed you guys today. I gt your message last night Jeff and I meant to call you back but I was up on the roof replacing shingles. I have not been able to ride seriously since the last time we went out  !!! I did see a 696 today on Military highway...nice azz bike. I hope to catc up with you all soon. By te way Dave, I'm glad you are ok...sounds like a true pucker moment !!!

[J.P.]

Anybody check out the Moto gussie, Duc, Ural club - they were to meet at some diner this past Sun. in suffolk, according to the Pilot.

[Bun-bun]

Anybody check out the Moto gussie, Duc, Ural club - they were to meet at some diner this past Sun. in suffolk, according to the Pilot.

According to the VMGOC , they meet the 1st sunday of each month at Bunnys restaurant for b'fast.

Maybe we oughta stop by next month.

[wllgmr]

I'll meet you guys there.

[CMDRDAVE]

Jeff - It was the 748, embarrassing story, I'll save it for in person.

Anybody check out the Moto gussie, Duc, Ural club - they were to meet at some diner this past Sun. in suffolk, according to the Pilot.

Who are these guys?  Do they have a web site?  crashing . . .er . . . making a friendly appearance and meeting these guys sounds like a great idea.

Going up to DC for the week of the 22nd, seriously thinking of just taking the monster.  Closely watching the weather and need to order some bags, but I think this could be a fun trip.  Anyone know and good roads on the way.  I don't want to get too far off the beaten path, but I don't want to run 64/95 the whole way either.

[Bun-bun]

Dave,
www.vaguzzi.com
I don't know where in DC you're headed, buuuuuuuut. . .
For southern MD/soutyheats DC(navy yard) take 64 to 95n to exit 104 (rt.301n) over the potomac river bridge into MD and into Waldorf 
1) to rt.228(take a left) to rt.210 (take a right) to rt295 takes you into SE dc  or,
2) continue on 301, which turns into rt.5 to Allentown rd. (take a right) which takes you right to the main gate of Andrews AFB

For the Pentagon and X-tal city, you're basically screwed. 64-95-395 is the only way that won't take you 2 hours out of your way. In this case time of day is extremely important. try to leave here at @11am, and get in 2- 3pm. After that, it's a clustermake the beast with two backs until @6;30pm
Good luck, and may god have mercy on your soul.

In other news, my little netherland dwarf himalayan doe (My avatar) just had her first viable litter. 2 kits surviving so far (Where's that damned "fingers crossed" smiley?), they're about the size of a peanut.

Also,I ordered a DP trunk bag off ebay, and it came in today. Brand new, $80. Now I can actually justify the monster to the wife(But dear, I can use it to pick up the milk!)
That's all I got.
Jeff

[bulldogs2k]

Jeff,
what do you plan on getting next?