Post ESTN accident report.

[DNA]

I suggested the Sprint. She said "Nope, don't like the looks and don't want to sound like the Jetsons."    

Scott

I thought you said she was doing well.
Sounds like she might have sustained a slight head injury.

[RideWV]

Glad to hear Holly is mending.

VFR..ST3..no losers there.  If she wants a light twin tourer, she should also ride the BMW F800ST.

James

[meanstrk]

Very sorry to read the report, but at the same time, relieved that all turned out as well as it did. Could have been soooo much worse had either of you hit the truck.

A few months back I totalled my Katana out primarily due to following too close. No injuries due to full leathers, but the bike was completely destroyed with bent frame, swingarm, plastics trashed, bars bent, etc.......

I just recently got the bike back on the road through determination and the outpouring of the Katana community!

BTW......... If you DO decide to sell, I would possibly be interested and would seriously consider purchasing as is. I am looking for a Duc 748 for a track bike!

[SWriverstone]

Thanks for continued well-wishes. And to all who expressed interest in the 748...it's looking like at this point, it's out of our hands, and will probably end up at DucPond Motorsports in Winchester...

http://www.ducpond.com/

Not sure what they'll do with it if this is the case? (Though Donnie Unger is a racer, so he'd easily get into track shape.) If this changes, I'll let you know!

Scott

[hovmaven]

Since track use isn't an interest for either of you, taking the check makes sense.  

[SWriverstone]

Since track use isn't an interest for either of you, taking the check makes sense.  

Well, I *am* interested in the track...just don't have any time for it.   Kinda sucks, considering I live 15 minutes from Summit Point! One day, though, I'll get more into it. (Then I'll be the "Geezer Terror of Summit Point!" LOL)

At least I got to take the 748 out there once...so I know what an awesome track bike it is!  

Scott

[SWriverstone]

Well, it's official—Holly wrote a check today for a black 2003 Ducati ST3!   She didn't get ABS, which (in light of her accident) I think might have been a bit shortsighted...but they gave her a screamin' deal on it, with out-the-door cost right at about $11K (so I too might have said "screw it" to ABS for that price). Sadly, we don't get to bring it home 'til next weekend (something about having to do the state inspection on the bike).

I sat on a Multistrada and have to admit it felt pretty nice...and a black Multi would look nice in the garage next to a black ST3! But...I still want a little more off-pavement capability...so I'm still leaning heavily toward the V-Strom.

We said goodbye to the 748 one last time—it was sitting in the shop alongside a 916. Very sad—we will both always love that bike. But hey Rick—Holly gets to look just like you now!  

Scott

[hovmaven]

Very nice.  

So when does the VFR go on the block?  

[RideWV]

Congrats to Holly!  I'm envious.

That VFR can start packing it's Givi's, it's on its way out for sure, lol.

James

[hovmaven]

I have to make sure it leaves our area.  I enjoyed being the only asphalt vfr around. . ..  

[SWriverstone]

Very nice.  

So when does the VFR go on the block?  

You're being a great sport John! I thought for sure you'd try to dissuade me from selling the VFR.   And the truth is, I do love the VFR...it's just a "personal fit" issue I have with it...and I'll be sad to see it go as well. It's at the dealer now getting the 16K service (including valves). As soon as it's back (this week) I plan to give it a good bath, take some professional-looking shots...and put it on the block!

I'm sort of torn over whether to leave the bags on or off for the sales pics. I mean, isn't it likely someone would want the bags with it?

Scott

[hovmaven]

They'd want the bags -- for sure.  But they wouldn't want to pay for them. . ..  

As with most farkles, you probably get more $$$ separately.  Post a feeler on the VFR board to see.  

[RideWV]

Could you not use the bags with your upcoming new V-Strom?

James

[Emerson00]

  on the ST3 - it's on the really short list if I get to where I can afford a new bike; indeed, it's nearly the only bike on the list.

I only wish I could've gotten a better deal on an ST4 when I bought the Multi. as it is, I'm in a hurry to fakle the MTS real quick as it looks like I'm riding it to California and back July 30.  

(unless, of course, you really do want a Multi... perhaps I'd know where you could get a good one   )


Congrats on the new bike, and I'm glad to hear Holly is doing well (so thanks for the update).

[DNA]

  on the ST3 - it's on the really short list if I get to where I can afford a new bike; indeed, it's nearly the only bike on the list.

I only wish I could've gotten a better deal on an ST4 when I bought the Multi. as it is, I'm in a hurry to fakle the MTS real quick as it looks like I'm riding it to California and back July 30.  

(unless, of course, you really do want a Multi... perhaps I'd know where you could get a good one   )


Congrats on the new bike, and I'm glad to hear Holly is doing well (so thanks for the update).

Isn't that bike currently wanted?  
"Good deal black sport bike - slightly scuffed on the rear.
Highly sought after."

Sounds like a great ride.
Farkle away.

[tankhead]

Holly and Scott,
I am just reading this for the first time.    I am soo sorry for the loss of the Duc and your fracture of the cervical spine.  I can't believe I did not see this until 5:00am this morning.  I am glad to see that you are ok and that you are the new owner of the ST3.  Let's try and meet up this summer.  I would love to ride the Route 26 loop that you have posted up.  If you guys are up for the Cape May thing you have a room, private bathroom, pool at your leisure. Let me know.
Chris

[SWriverstone]

Hi Chris---good to hear from you, and thanks for the well wishes (and for the offer of a place to stay). Yes, we'll definitely have to get together for a ride, and we'll definitely take you up on your offer to come up there---I really want to see Cape May!

We're both still mourning the loss of the 748...but that will all be over this weekend, when Holly picks up the new ST3.   I'm sure that will really help Holly's "mental recovery."  

Scott

[DigST]

Sucks, being out of town sooo much, I miss these things. First, great to here all are doing fine. Second sorry to here of your loss, third congrats on the NEW addition, fourth this weekend I'll be in town if you guys want any help breaking in the the ST3, that if Holly can stand the whirling sound of the Jetson mobile:)
PS- The massage therapist at the Golds Gym in town works wonders on the ol' spine..pass it on!

[SWriverstone]

Hi DigST---do we know you?   (I can't remember if we've swapped private messages already---my apologies if we did and I've forgotten!)

Good tip on the massage therapist at Gold's Gym---I might have to send Holly up there! Looks like we might be putting a ride together for the weekend...stay tuned!

Scott

[DigST]

Haven't gotten a chance to ride w/ you guys yet, I live out at Summit Point, yeah swapped a PM or two. But working two jobs, and one of them like to take me out of town all the time, seems like I barely ever get a chance to ride.
Anthony