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**ardberg** · 23 Jul 08, 05:27 PM

Hi there,

I'd like to say hello to all members of this board. The reason why I've registered here is my dream to own a Ducati and actually ride one one day.

My love for Ducatis started 3 years ago when I saw one at our local Alfa Dealer. It was a Ducati 999. Loved the design and the sound of it. Well I was too afraid of riding a motorbike because my parents and mates told me that riding a motorcycle is basically suicide. Me being a responsible driver I couldn't really agree with that.

I've always been sticking to the rules and driven passiv agressively. Riding a motorbike must be completely different so I won't be hammering around town.

The problem is that likre many others of new members I don't even have a bike nor even have a driving licence for motorbikes (German driving licence BE). Anyway I'm really thinking of doing it, being crazy.

But there are a few points that are doing my head in.

1.) The weather
2.) The cost of the driving licence
3.) The cost of my latest dream bike, the Ducati 848
3.) The insurance and last but not least my girlfriend.

She wouldn't be happy to see me driving around on a motorbike so I'll be reading a lot and maybe ask some questions. Buying a bike is too early atm so maybe I shouldn't have registered here right now.

Anyway maybe I can meet some of you guys and have a chat about your bikes. Things like fuel consumption etc. would be very interesting.

Cheerio

23 Jul 08, 05:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
ardberg Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 7 ardberg's Gallery Bike: Ducati 848	Hi there, I'd like to say hello to all members of this board. The reason why I've registered here is my dream to own a Ducati and actually ride one one day. My love for Ducatis started 3 years ago when I saw one at our local Alfa Dealer. It was a Ducati 999. Loved the design and the sound of it. Well I was too afraid of riding a motorbike because my parents and mates told me that riding a motorcycle is basically suicide. Me being a responsible driver I couldn't really agree with that. I've always been sticking to the rules and driven passiv agressively. Riding a motorbike must be completely different so I won't be hammering around town. The problem is that likre many others of new members I don't even have a bike nor even have a driving licence for motorbikes (German driving licence BE). Anyway I'm really thinking of doing it, being crazy. But there are a few points that are doing my head in. 1.) The weather 2.) The cost of the driving licence 3.) The cost of my latest dream bike, the Ducati 848 3.) The insurance and last but not least my girlfriend. She wouldn't be happy to see me driving around on a motorbike so I'll be reading a lot and maybe ask some questions. Buying a bike is too early atm so maybe I shouldn't have registered here right now. Anyway maybe I can meet some of you guys and have a chat about your bikes. Things like fuel consumption etc. would be very interesting. Cheerio Last edited by ardberg; 23 Jul 08 at 05:38 PM.