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by Retired_Colonel
Fri Aug 05, 2011 4:00 pm
Forum: Wanna buy
Topic: Good News.. Bad News?
Replies: 6
Views: 14564

Re: Good News.. Bad News?

Yes, most stuff you can certainly do yourself if needed.

Dooley Mountain hiway is one of my favorites!

Mark

You live in some of the most gorgeous riding in the country. My brother retired a couple years ago as Superintendant of Schools on Bainbridge; did a lot of fun rides up your way. Thanks ...
by Retired_Colonel
Fri Aug 05, 2011 3:58 pm
Forum: Wanna buy
Topic: Good News.. Bad News?
Replies: 6
Views: 14564

Re: Good News.. Bad News?

My friend you do have some great roads back there. I was recently in the LaGrande area (no specifics due to the statute of limitations on traffic violations) and might be back there very soon.

With the 1200 the mechanical maintenance is not much of an issue. With a little mechanical know how, a ...
by Retired_Colonel
Thu Aug 04, 2011 10:15 pm
Forum: Wanna buy
Topic: Good News.. Bad News?
Replies: 6
Views: 14564

Re: Good News.. Bad News?

Steve,
As a 65 year old retired Army Colonel I can relate to your question. Bottom line: yes, you can do most of the maintenance yourself if you are patient, willing to invest in some basic tools, but ready to concede when getting in over your head. The mechanics are actually fairly simple. LT ...
by Retired_Colonel
Thu Aug 04, 2011 8:55 pm
Forum: Wanna buy
Topic: Good News.. Bad News?
Replies: 6
Views: 14564

Good News.. Bad News?

Brand new to the forum and Ducati. The 'good news' is that I am in an extremely rural and remote part of Oregon = great backroads with twisties/straight runs and very few cages. The 'bad news' is that I am in an extremely rural and remote part of Oregon = closest Ducati dealer is 240 miles away. I ...