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I'm sorry to say: It's a goodbye!

Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 8:04 am
by Harigeharry
Well although I frequently vistit the Paso Forum, there are little post from me lately.

Main reason is the lack of driving time on the Paso, so nothing to mention.
Last time I used the bike for what it is made for was in 2004 Word Ducati Week.
You might remember my stories about it.The highlight of the Paso ride. 1500 km back to Amsterdam in just 1 day.
No Problem with the Paso.

To use it around Amsterdam during worktime and traffic jammes was just to much to ask from the Paso.
Mikuni swap just made the bike better in drivebilaty but then again to dangerous for me.

Also I repainted the body work and later swapped it for totally new bodyparts after an oil slide.

So the bike looks like new and I fearing of falling and damage the bodywork again.
This winter I took the battery of and when I replaced it now the Paso wouldn't start.
I don't have the time or patience to repair the bike.

Yesterday I got a bit depressed of not motoring and went visiting a Ducati Dealer in Amsterdam the Netherlands.
I saw the naked Streetfighter and was sold. I mean I bought the Streetfighter and made a deal for the Paso.

They willing to pay me 1800 Euro unseen.

The streetfighter will arive somewhere in may.
Why do I mention this here?

Well firstly it still gives me a feeling of "giving up" on the Paso.
Secondly the bike looks so new and it drove perfectly last summer I just want to mention the sale here.
Maybee a Pasohead who want it before it faals in the claws of a (Italian) bike dealer.

Sorry to write this down.
Thanks for al the years of help and advice also on the mailing list.

Harry Harig
aka
Roy van Gortel

Re: I'm sorry to say: It's a goodbye!

Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 10:26 am
by paso750
Roy, it`s so nice to hear something from you again and sad that you`re saying goodbye.
Even though I don`t like the Streetfighter I`m sure it`s a good bike and no comparison to a Paso. I hope you will have more riding time with the new bike.

all the best !

Gerhard

PS: Antti, is that the upper part of your avatar ? :)

Re: I'm sorry to say: It's a goodbye!

Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 12:28 pm
by Harigeharry
Hi Gerard,
There just no replacement for the Paso to find.

Time consuming projects and a familie life takes its toll on working on the bike.
If it's good with you and other Pasoheads I'll continue posting in the Idle Noise Topics.

Might have some nice pics of the other half of my Avatar and some of my other projects, which I'm sure of you like also.

Re: I'm sorry to say: It's a goodbye!

Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 4:18 pm
by JWilliam
No doubt that owning a Paso takes up a lot of free time. Your Paso not starting after its winter lay up is probably because it needs the starter motor earthing mod. Mine did that this year, I got to grips with it but not much fun for a few weeks. I am sure you will find the Street fighter right up your street.

Re: I'm sorry to say: It's a goodbye!

Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 5:56 pm
by Finnpaso
paso750 wrote:
PS: Antti, is that the upper part of your avatar ? :)
Yes, it is !

But, very sad to hear, that he is leaving us, as he bring to these sites alot.....
:,( :,( :,( :,( :,( :,( :,(

Anyway i wish very nice times to Harry with his new bike and if he one day needs some advices, let us know! :thumbup:

Re: I'm sorry to say: It's a goodbye!

Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 5:58 pm
by Finnpaso
Harigeharry wrote:
Might have some nice pics of the other half of my Avatar
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Re: I'm sorry to say: It's a goodbye!

Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 7:17 pm
by Harigeharry
Finnpaso wrote:
Harigeharry wrote:
Might have some nice pics of the other half of my Avatar
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
You just missed them :lol: http://forums.ducatipaso.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3240

Re: I'm sorry to say: It's a goodbye!

Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:10 pm
by Finnpaso
NO, i didnt missed it ... :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Re: I'm sorry to say: It's a goodbye!

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:32 am
by ducapaso
Harry, ... as you're going....
.....Can I have....
.
..
...
Your avatar as an inheritace??? :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: I'm sorry to say: It's a goodbye!

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:13 am
by Harigeharry
ducapaso wrote:Harry, ... as you're going....
.....Can I have....
.
..
...
Your avatar as an inheritace??? :lol: :lol: :lol:
Offcourse you can,

But you might want an extra choice:
http://forums.ducatipaso.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3240
I was trying to sell the Paso but posting only Ducati pics..

Thinking of Christmas yet?
Image
Look read hair!!

Re: I'm sorry to say: It's a goodbye!

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:57 pm
by ducapaso
Look read hair!!
??? Where???

Re: I'm sorry to say: It's a goodbye!

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:04 pm
by Finnpaso
Nicola, You should look more up ! TO HAIRS !!!! , not to between legs !!!!!(as there is only black saddle)........ :smoke: :lol:

Re: I'm sorry to say: It's a goodbye!

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:24 pm
by Harigeharry
Finnpaso wrote:Nicola, You should look more up ! TO HAIRS !!!! , not to between legs !!!!!(as there is only black saddle)........ :smoke: :lol:
Just a teaser for Antti:
Image
Relax Antti, She a fake..

But For Nicola,
Well....I think I just might have something like that in my database.

But who cares?

Re: I'm sorry to say: It's a goodbye!

Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:29 pm
by Finnpaso
At least ME !!!!

Ps, i can see very easily, that she is "fake", not original at all... :,(

Re: I'm sorry to say: It's a goodbye!

Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:59 pm
by Harigeharry
Finnpaso wrote:At least ME !!!!
(
Well I don't know If she is red.
Maybe Nicola can tell.

Image
Antti, Need a looking glass??

Sorry Antti, just couldn't do it.
I had to restrict myself.