Countdown fever...

[stryder]

Bye bye Nov, Dec, Jan... ...hello ..Feb...March..April... I can hardly wait to spark her up again. Only 90 days or less, and the way the winter temps have been this year, it may well be less than 70.

[Franco58]

Originally Posted by stryder

Bye bye Nov, Dec, Jan... ...hello ..Feb...March..April... I can hardly wait to spark her up again. Only 90 days or less, and the way the winter temps have been this year, it may well be less than 70.

I know the feeling, stryder! It's hard to look outside at the snow and ice and know that we have to wait.

BUT...I'm still pumped this year, because I'm adding a 1999 ST4 to my garage to go with my Monster. I'm sure I'll find things to keep me busy while we wait for spring!

BTW, let's hope for an April launch instead of waiting until May!

[Gearbox]

I'm with you big time on this , last year was the lowest milage we ran since getting a bike back on the road (2003) with less than a 1000 Mls due to issues getting the bike running (Too much diesel in the tank.....never a good thing )
Even missed our annual European tour

Not sure what we will be doing this year as the recession is starting to have an impact on our business but will definitely do more than last year...................

Just starting the annual refurb and upgrade but the clock is definitely ticking !

[tbtapper]

Hate to rub your face in the "snow" but it was 72 yesterday, not a cloud in the sky!!

Had to work but at least put the top down.

Seriously, most unusually mild winter. I've been out numerous times already for very pleasant rides. Not sure what this forebodes for the summer but I'll take it for now.

Usually, pretty chilly this time of year around here. Not my idea of Ducati riding weather.

Travers
02 ST4s
Greenville, SC

[Franco58]

Originally Posted by Gearbox

I'm with you big time on this , last year was the lowest milage we ran since getting a bike back on the road (2003) with less than a 1000 Mls due to issues getting the bike running (Too much diesel in the tank.....never a good thing )
Even missed our annual European tour

Not sure what we will be doing this year as the recession is starting to have an impact on our business but will definitely do more than last year...................

Just starting the annual refurb and upgrade but the clock is definitely ticking !

Last year was bad over here as well, Gearbox! Anything that didn't move on a regular basis seemed to develop roots!

I still managed roughly around 2500 miles, but not nearly enough! Let's all hope that this year is much better!


tbtapper; that's harsh, man, but I'd likely say it too if I was able to get out!

[tonered]

Ugh, Guys. I'm feeling for you.

Family activities kept me off the road on the weekends last summer. But, I'm ALL geared up for motocamping this year. The one time I was out last summer was the best sleep I had in years.

Hopefully, the thaw comes quick for you guys.

Have a good one.

[stryder]

Originally Posted by tbtapper

Hate to rub your face in the "snow" but it was 72 yesterday, not a cloud in the sky!!

Had to work but at least put the top down.

Seriously, most unusually mild winter. I've been out numerous times already for very pleasant rides. Not sure what this forebodes for the summer but I'll take it for now.

Usually, pretty chilly this time of year around here. Not my idea of Ducati riding weather.

Travers
02 ST4s
Greenville, SC

I'll remember this post during your hurricane season.

[Puffin64]

I thought last year was a good year, first Duc riding year for me on the St2 and I managed 4000 mls on an island 80x20. Hoping to get off the island this year and go further a field down the west coast of Scotland perhaps, as far a Ducati Glasgow to get my valve shims checked out.
Will be going to Mugello for the GP & factory tour but with only 4 days having to fly rather than taking the bike.

[DuckMan]

Darn goofy weather. It's hot and humid here. Like being in a warm cloud. I just came in from mounting up some new tires and I'm dripping wet.

[tonered]

Too funny. I mounted up my own tire last Saturday and didn't even break a sweat. Goofy weather is right on.

Have a good one.