[Mick]

G'day everyone,

I'm Mick and I'm an Aussie that lives in Dallas Texas and works in the Congo.

Always been a bike and car nut and looking forward to getting back on a bike.
The last bike I had in Aus before I left was an 06 ZX636 Ninja.
I have been doing a bit of "desktop" research from the Congo and was looking at the MV Agusta F3 800 and then I came across the 899 Pani.
After a bit of an internal debate I've decided on the 899, I love the look of the MV's always have but they are apparently just not quite there yet when compared to the Ducati.

So I've placed my deposit, now just counting down the days to get back to the USA so I can see one in the flesh.

I think my biggest decision with the warmer months approaching is going to be what to take out for a spin, the Ducati or the 70 Chevelle.

Anyway, looking forward to sharing my thoughts when I pick up the bike.
If there are any Dallas locals that can fill me in on some good spots to ride, I'd love to hear about it.

Cheers Mick

 

[LeeDucati]

Mate you wont regret it ,,,,,,,,,,,,you will be smiling like Troy Bayliss

 

[HIGHHAMMER]

899 and a 70 chevelle ...you *******.

 

[Warhammer]

Welcome and remember, we drive on the "wrong side" of the road.

 

[Jasber]

Back in the states yet? I'm in Dallas (Garland) and have been thinking about hitting up the Thursday Bike Night at High Five Cycles to get some input on good places to ride.

I hear there are a couple other Ducatis that show up, but it would be awesome to have another 899 rider in the crowd with me. 👍👍

G'day everyone,



I'm Mick and I'm an Aussie that lives in Dallas Texas and works in the Congo.



Always been a bike and car nut and looking forward to getting back on a bike.

The last bike I had in Aus before I left was an 06 ZX636 Ninja.

I have been doing a bit of "desktop" research from the Congo and was looking at the MV Agusta F3 800 and then I came across the 899 Pani.

After a bit of an internal debate I've decided on the 899, I love the look of the MV's always have but they are apparently just not quite there yet when compared to the Ducati.



So I've placed my deposit, now just counting down the days to get back to the USA so I can see one in the flesh.



I think my biggest decision with the warmer months approaching is going to be what to take out for a spin, the Ducati or the 70 Chevelle.



Anyway, looking forward to sharing my thoughts when I pick up the bike.

If there are any Dallas locals that can fill me in on some good spots to ride, I'd love to hear about it.



Cheers Mick

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[S.I.U.]

welcome! nice step up from a Ninja! 899 will be one sweet bike! Post up some pictures if you can.

 

[Mick]

Ok here are a few pictures of Ruby. Got the Termi's on, Puig Dark Smoke screen and the GCC carbon tank protector. The carbon front hugger and exhaust shield are there waiting to be installed when the rear hugger arrives. (They sent me the 1199).

 

[sinjin]

Nice bike! Did you pick her up at AMS?

 

[Mick]

Nice bike! Did you pick her up at AMS?

No, got it from European cycle sport in Plano. Nice guys and heaps cheaper than AMS.

 

[mattxr]

Nice!

Is that where it lives? Great view...


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[Jasber]

No, got it from European cycle sport in Plano. Nice guys and heaps cheaper than AMS.

I got mine there as well! Awesome service and great guys to work with.

Maybe we'll see each other around. Bike night every Thursday at High Five Cycles from 7-10pm!


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[Jasber]

FYI, I work like 3 blocks away from that hotel. 👍


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[Littleozzie]

I live/work about 1 mile away from the W too. When are we all getting together? Looks like we need to show LA how it's done.

 

[Jasber]

Well everyone knows we do it bigger and better in Texas!


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[Jasber]

I live/work about 1 mile away from the W too. When are we all getting together? Looks like we need to show LA how it's done.

I'm down for a Serious Pizza lunch run in Deep Elum almost any day!


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[Mick]

I would be keen for a catch up when I'm back in town. I'm back at work in the Congo at the moment that's why she's sitting in the lounge room plugged into the battery tender while I'm away. I'll be back around June 10th for a few weeks.