[Ducati] 'new' bike

[Jim Calandro]

We are not a BMW list but we are riders and can understand the excitement 
you are experiencing.  It is important to get a joy to ride but will not 
overwhelm you as you learn.  You have plenty of time to move on to something 
else if you like.  You can just keep the R80RT as it will be a fun  and 
trusty steed.

Congratulations to the wonderful world of biking and being outside and being 
part of the trip instead of being in a cage.  Have fun and by all means stay 
safe.

Jim

Jim Calandro
il Capo
US DESMO
www.usdesmo.com
704-843-0429
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thurmans" <dthurman55 at austin.rr.com>
To: "Ducati Owners Group" <ducati at ducati.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 2:24 PM
Subject: [Ducati] 'new' bike


> Fellow motorcycle enthusiasts,
>
> My 32 years without a bike are over.
>
> The kids were out of the house and on their own.
> And I had a growing desire to ride out to Spokane.
>
> So 2 years ago I started my research.
> I made a short list of bikes that I could both afford and would be 
> comfortable and dependable.
> I also wanted a bike that was nimble, not a Goldwing.
>
> Friday evening I saw a bike pop up on Craig's list.
> It was in my neighborhood so I drove over to see it.
>
> I found a very clean 1986 BMW R80RT with only 45k miles on the clock.
> The owner happened to be an American Airlines mechanic.
> He bought it 2 years ago from the original owner in Minneapolis and road 
> it back to Austin.
> He had freshened up the bike by rebuilding the carbs and forks.
> It had a new tire on the front, good rubber on back.
>
> An hour and a half later the bike was mine.
> Saturday I bought a helmet and jacket and gloves.
> And in the evening went for a ride across Austin to visit my son.
> By the time I got home last night the initial nervousness of riding had 
> given way
> to that long forgotten sublime feeling.
>
> I bought it with the intention of riding across the west on my way to 
> Spokane.
> This I may do this summer.
> My son, Daniel even expressed a desire to ride with me.
> That was a total surprise.
> He has never been on a bike.
> He will have to take the class and get a bike.
> It would be a great time for us to have an adventure together.
>
> In the mean time I will continue enjoying you guys and gals on the Ducati 
> Group.
>
> And, I will sign up for a riding school that Warren (of Ducati Austin) 
> recommends in the area.
>
> Thank you all for the educational and entertaining banter for the 2 years 
> that I've been on the list.
> Maybe there will still be a Ducati in my future, but either way, you guys 
> are the best.
>
> Happy riding
> Darrel
> :-)
>
>
>
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