Author Topic: Did the thinkable. Waiting for spring. (Read 7036 times)

drums4money · « **on:** March 02, 2015, 06:28:40 PM »

Ok. It's been the bucket list brand for maybe 10 years. Lightning struck this weekend with a bike available, dealer with a geneous disposition, and a wife that said "go for it" without even a hint of a haggle.

Wasn't really shopping, but the deal was good for me on what I've long-regarded as a once in a lifetime bike.

Now it's only 10 more weeks until spring. I'm truly blessed & still in shock that this dream came true.

I'll put up a few more pics- this one from the web was easy to grab.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #1 on:** March 02, 2015, 06:33:02 PM »

Hey, you only live once. ;D My kid has the hots for one of those bad boys.. I asked him who was going to work on it. He said he didn't care. :o ;D

lucian · « **Reply #2 on:** March 02, 2015, 06:47:09 PM »

Wow , hold on tight. I'm still drooling on my keyboard. Love those MV's, congratulations.

Randown · « **Reply #3 on:** March 02, 2015, 07:01:40 PM »

Is that one of those new Whirlpool front-loaders?

:P

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** March 02, 2015, 07:01:40 PM »

drums4money · « **Reply #4 on:** March 02, 2015, 07:13:41 PM »

Quote from: Randown on March 02, 2015, 07:01:40 PM

Is that one of those new Whirlpool front-loaders?

:P

it's got one hell of a spin cycle!

Cage Free · « **Reply #5 on:** March 02, 2015, 07:23:40 PM »

Very nice bike. I don't know how the hell you guys in the East can handle not riding for such a long time, especially with a new bike on the paddock. I would call it cursed not blessed. :(

cruzziguzzi · « **Reply #6 on:** March 02, 2015, 08:15:26 PM »

Just like not going grocery shopping while hungry - one should never buy a motorcycle outside of riding seasons. That way lies failed restraints. ~;

lucydad · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2015, 05:48:16 AM »

Drums,

Fantastic! Is that the 800? I test rode a 675 B3 about a year ago. Very impressive and unique bikes with long heritage.

MV at the time was wrestling with fuel mapping issues and a sprag clutch that broke over and over. So I backed away.
Local Houston dealer was also murdered and the MV franchise recently picked up by a Yamaha dealer.

Love the tuned triple exhausts. Enjoy and anticipate!

molly · « **Reply #8 on:** March 03, 2015, 05:58:54 AM »

Very nice, the dog's bollox as we like to say.
Mercedes have a share in the company so things should be looking up for MV.
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/industry-news/mercedes-benz/mercedes-amg-buys-25-of-bike-firm-mv-agusta/

mjptexas · « **Reply #9 on:** March 03, 2015, 06:26:27 AM »

:+1

On my bucket list too. The attention to detail on a Brutale is amazing.

Kev m · « **Reply #10 on:** March 03, 2015, 06:32:33 AM »

Where'd you go - Eurosports? :bike

JeffOlson · « **Reply #11 on:** March 03, 2015, 11:52:07 AM »

Nice!

Now, you know that rear "fender" (the alien bits that stick out the back) is just begging to be removed, don't you? ;)

drums4money · « **Reply #12 on:** March 03, 2015, 05:16:35 PM »

Quote from: Kev m on March 03, 2015, 06:32:33 AM

Where'd you go - Eurosports? :bike

Yep. Ferracci is a ways away for me.
I did drive down some time ago & didn't realize it was you & the Mrs. taking photos out front w/her new Duc until you'd posted them here.

drums4money · « **Reply #13 on:** March 03, 2015, 05:21:16 PM »

Quote from: JeffOlson on March 03, 2015, 11:52:07 AM

Nice!

Now, you know that rear "fender" (the alien bits that stick out the back) is just begging to be removed, don't you? ;)

it is one hell of an exercise in origami. ;D

bpreynolds · « **Reply #14 on:** March 03, 2015, 05:33:58 PM »

Very nice. Congratulations. Report back soon after driving.

Asylum · « **Reply #15 on:** March 03, 2015, 05:38:09 PM »

Very nice!

Kev m · « **Reply #16 on:** March 03, 2015, 08:08:17 PM »

Quote from: drums4money on March 03, 2015, 05:16:35 PM

Yep. Ferracci is a ways away for me.
I did drive down some time ago & didn't realize it was you & the Mrs. taking photos out front w/her new Duc until you'd posted them here.

Ha ha, jeez that was like four years ago...

So I take it you're pleased with the guys at EuroSports then?

drums4money · « **Reply #17 on:** March 03, 2015, 08:49:11 PM »

Quote from: Kev m on March 03, 2015, 08:08:17 PM

Ha ha, jeez that was like four years ago...

So I take it you're pleased with the guys at EuroSports then?

yeah. Was quite a while back. My son & I were leaving dna on the MV's on Feracci's floor at the time.

Everyone's experiences may differ, but I've been generally pleased with what I've given & taken in the relationship. Got some help on occasions when i needed help-REALLY needed help. Got some good pricing when I would've been content otherwise. Recived some much apreciated bennies on occasion. Had poor experience with Piagio, but didn't let it sour me.

I undersand it's a commerce relationship. I can't do it all alone. Some tools but not enough, some skills but not enough.

Kev m · « **Reply #18 on:** March 03, 2015, 08:52:58 PM »

Cool... Been thinking about taking Jenn's Duc to them for a major service....

drums4money · « **Reply #19 on:** March 03, 2015, 09:08:59 PM »

Quote from: Kev m on March 03, 2015, 08:52:58 PM

Cool... Been thinking about taking Jenn's Duc to them for a major service....

Service can get backed up- seems like the world descends on the back of the house at the first sign of the weather breaking. Also, Bill Himelsbach, long time tech & guru is taking a well earned retirement after March. He's looking forward to paddling a canoe & enjoying his bikes for a while.

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Author Topic: Did the thinkable. Waiting for spring. (Read 7036 times)

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