Hampton Roads Ducati thread

[obxsunbum]

Hi all,
  I'm coming in late to the thread, but I picked up a red 96 m900 from a friend with a garage full of Ducs a few months ago and have been riding any day that's remotely close to warm.  Anyway, I'm in Newport News in the Denbigh area.
Myron

[Gearhead211]

  Actually I hear that Harborfest is being combined with July 4th weekend when Town Point Park reopens.

[Bun-bun]

Hi all,
  I'm coming in late to the thread, but I picked up a red 96 m900 from a friend with a garage full of Ducs a few months ago and have been riding any day that's remotely close to warm.  Anyway, I'm in Newport News in the Denbigh area.
Myron

Hey Myron,
Welcome.
Now that you're here, club rules state that you have to paint your bike yellow, and change your name to Dave or Jeff. This is to ensure maximum confusion.
We have somw great group rides, always full of excitment! We've also been known to get together for a cookout or two.
Speaking of cookouts . . . I'm thinking Saturday the 27th might be a good day to roast some meat over open flames.
Anybody in?

[wllgmr]

Me and some friends are going to Poe's Sunday morning. We will be leaving from Wal-Mart in Suffolk @ 7:30. We are leaving early cause it gets packed with really cool bikes early . Anyone want to join us?

[exertus]

Will, I bailed on that rearset/brake system, it got way too high. If you need, I can scope a rear brake system for you.
Jeff

Someone need a rear brake system?  I have a good sealed system from an 03 800 Sie.  Send me a message.   

[Bun-bun]

Someone need a rear brake system?  I have a good sealed system from an 03 800 Sie.  Send me a message.   

PM sent

[CMDRDAVE]

Welcome OBXSunBum and Exertus.  Are either of you the guy I talked to at the gas station on NOB?

Will, is that the Walmart on RT 10?  I'll be there for sure.  I am trying to drag 2 guys from work along.  What are you riding?  Bringing anyone?

Anyone else in for Poe's?  It is a good time and with the weather, I expect that it will be packed.

Jeff, I concur with the yellow bike requirement.  I assume your new tank will be yellow.

[Bun-bun]

Jeff, I concur with the yellow bike requirement.  I assume your new tank will be yellow.

In yer dreams, pal!

Actually, I'm going to try something to pop the major dent back out. It sounds crazy, but if it works, it ain't crazy, right?
If I can get the main dent popped, I'll just bondo this tank, and get my neighbor to paint it and the front fender for me. He's got some really gorgeous candy pearls that would just look gorgeous on the Monster.
The rearset should be here Tuesday, and  I sprung for a set of bar end mirrors.
I'll post up when I get everything together.
Jeff

[exertus]

Welcome OBXSunBum and Exertus.  Are either of you the guy I talked to at the gas station on NOB?

Don't think so, but I met a couple of other Monster guys a couple of years ago on the southside.  One had a black s2r with added green and red stripes.

If we have met, I would have had a 03 Yellow 800 or a 07 Red S2R 1K, likely around VA Bch at the time.

[Bun-bun]

Thank you Exertus(Zeb)!!!

[wllgmr]

Wal-Mart is on rt. 10 i think. Its the same one we met at last time for Poe's. I may not make it now though. Depends on if I can get myself up or not. I got a big night planned tonight. First a party then Janes Addiction! My buddy Jerry will be there on his XS650 street tracker (real sweet bike). He is kinda a stickler so he will be leaving by 730. You guys should go regardless. They have great  !

[Mike_D]

Welcome Myron--I live in York County by 17 and Victory.

I'll be meeting up at Redline tomorrow morning at 7:30 to ride up to Poe's.  Hopefully i'll see you there Dave and Will.  And Myron--why don't you drop by. . .should be a good ride.

Jeff--it sounds like you're bike is coming along.  How's the shoulder?

[Bun-bun]

Jeff--it sounds like you're bike is coming along.  How's the shoulder?

Healed. Lots of nice shiny new sensitive skin. Knee is getting there too.

Y'all enjoy Poe's tomorrow, and be safe. I'll be ready for next month.

[CMDRDAVE]

Good ride up to Poe's and back.  Had a nice "pace" on the way back.  Lots of Ducati's up there.  Mostly the group from Redline.  Ran into Mike there.  Missed you Zeb, didn't see you at the road coming from the ferry or your bike there.  Did you make it?

Just helped my buddy pick up a '69 HD Sportster.  The owner bought it new, rode it until '76 when his friend was killed and parked it in the garage.  It is in great condition.  Just needs to clean it up and do a little work to get it running.  Now I want an old bike.  Maybe I'll start looking for a winter project when I get up to CT.

[exertus]

Good ride up to Poe's and back.  Had a nice "pace" on the way back.  Lots of Ducati's up there.  Mostly the group from Redline.  Ran into Mike there.  Missed you Zeb, didn't see you at the road coming from the ferry or your bike there.  Did you make it?

Got caught in the storms on the way back from Pungo yesterday.  Turns out that the same storms knocked out the main power breaker at my house.  (not just tripped it, but broke the old breaker)  Had to stay home Sunday morning to meet my brother/electrician to get the main breaker replaced.  So I didn't make it.  Hope to make it next time.