Davidtav Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 I bought a Kawasaki Z650 after a break from biking of about 20 years. I’m 60 now and I thought a bike would be a bit of fun again occasionally on nice days. Actually it has been more than I ever imagined. Being a sad widower, my main interest really is sailing a boat I keep in North West Scotland. I am using my bike to travel between Yorkshire and my boat. I have to admit that I enjoy riding the bike as much as I enjoy sailing my boat. That wasn’t expected. So apologies for my ramblings. But I’m thinking now of upgrading to a new Ducati Monster. Wondering if that is a bit over the top? I won’t ride it any quicker than my Z650 … I suppose I’ve always hankered after a Ducati and the Monster seems the most appropriate? … I have to say there is absolutely nothing wrong with the Z650 and although it isn’t a touring bike it copes fine with some luggage. I will attach a pic of my bike loaded when I recently left Portavadie. Which is where I keep my boat. … and if you are wondering. Yes I am in my boat in Scotland today. And yes it is raining. … not sure what my question is exactly, think it is should I buy a Ducati Monster? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 The only way you will know is to try one. I hankered after a Ducati once. Then I had a go on it and hated it. But bikes are a very subjective choice and one man's poison is another man's meat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidtav Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 Yeah I guess I need some test rides. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Yes I think you should try one, and maybe a few others, the 950 multistrada may be a better match for the distance stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidtav Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 Thank you. You might be right about the 950 Multistrada and I will look into it. Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Davidtav said: Thank you. You might be right about the 950 Multistrada and I will look into it. Cheers Don't for get pics of the new bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidtav Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 Yeah definitely pics of the new bike. But probably a few months off. The 650 is basically new as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 10 minutes ago, Davidtav said: Yeah definitely pics of the new bike. But probably a few months off. The 650 is basically new as well @Stuonly went for a day out and came back with a new bike, these things happen quicker than planned sometimes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidtav Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 Even I look at that pic of my 650 at Portavadie and think what’s wrong with that … after taking it I went for a piss and another boat owner said he wished he was going for the ride on my bike! While we were both pissing lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidtav Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 You might be bored by this. But this is my proper passion. Scorcher 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Nice boat/yacht saily thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidtav Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 Thanks It is a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33.2 if you are interested … I actually lived aboard Scorcher full time for about three years after being widowed. … I’m still trying to sort myself out to be honest alto know I have a great boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidtav Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 Apologies if I’ve annoyed motorcycling people with my boat stuff. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Just now, Davidtav said: Apologies if I’ve annoyed motorcycling people with my boat stuff. Sorry no probs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Just now, Davidtav said: Apologies if I’ve annoyed motorcycling people with my boat stuff. Sorry No need to apologise, I don't 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidtav Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 Thanks Skyrider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Davidtav said: Apologies if I’ve annoyed motorcycling people with my boat stuff. Sorry Hey just start a boaty thread in the non motorbike section, few sailors on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidtav Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 Yeah the boat is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Davidtav said: Yeah the boat is great! Can't see any rod holders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidtav Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 Yeah I won’t post here again. Although I fancy another bike. Might consider a BMW? … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidtav Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 It would be great to have a meet up and take you guys sailing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidtav Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 I appreciate every comment. I probably have a great boat. I get it. I probably have a shit bike … no I probably have a mediocre bike which I’m happy with … yeah sorry for not being more precise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBob Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Davidtav said: You might be bored by this. But this is my proper passion. Scorcher Yours is a bit bigger than mine! .. But mine was home made! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Davidtav said: Apologies if I’ve annoyed motorcycling people with my boat stuff. Sorry We all have other hobbies ........................sorry some others do I am sure some will appreciate the pics as there is a few in to boats/sailing on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Welcome! (back) Sorry for your loss. If you can afford a new bike and to run that boat I'm sure you've got a few quid - plenty of young ladies will happily chaperone you ad help make you less sad, I have found in my)(admittedly limited) single life experience! Nice boat. Definitely start a post in the off topic forum thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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