Here we are, 2008 is almost there and the Ducati is still kicking! Bloody cold around here (well, for my region at least), and this mean, at 7 am when I ride to the office, I can see temperatures from -5 to +2 C, which isn't that fun when you have some 15 minutes of highway to do. With no wind protection whatsoever, it ain't that cool, but well, it is to ride my baby, so, till there won't be snow on the ground, I won't put it away
The bike is still running smooth as the first day. I might have rode 8'000 km myself, but let's not forget the total km under its belt is more like 18'000, with no major problem so far (fingers crossed).
Only did a single service so far (15'000 km), and it only needed some oil. Next one is due in 2'000 km, just in time to open the warm season probably.
I am pretty happy with the Dunlop tires, which are maybe not hyper fast as far as waming up goes, but still have good grip on the wet and on cold days.
Apart from that, I got myself a supercool Ducati by Dainese leather jacket, Ducati red of course, which might not go perfectly well with my Monster's color, but looks damn nice!!
So here, we are, that's about it. Sadly the next two days I am at client's offices nearby, and this mean I can't take the bike (as I won't go to the office where I usually switch jeans with suit) but will have to become slightly girly and use the car.
The car... damn, still need to change the 964 clutch, which is really done now (slipping even in 5th gear under medium acceleration)... I took it out for a spin the other day, to get sure the battery wasn't flat, and it's quite delicate... will do that ASAP before spring I hope...
The A4 on the other hand is the only vehicle I have that got winter tires this year... only use it once a week to go to the tennis court, poor little thing...
I'd like to hit the market again, as I have plenty of ideas for another car to add, but I totally lack the time.. I'd like to finally find a good 993, but also a 3.0 911, and what about an original Beetle? Elise Mk I... dang, who knows, maybe I'll stumble upon something nice as it happened for the 944 and 964
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