3...as long as I keep it on the boil, and has become my go to respite ride. It's not fast by any means, vibrates fillings loose, shits me to tears at times, but damn, it helps keep that black dog away, and that's what counts. 😁😎<end>
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The first Ducati racing bikes with Desmodromic system and 90 degree L type twin cylinder engine: 125 GP (1959), 250 Desmo (1960), 500 GP (1971) and 750 Imola Desmo (1972).

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1960: the 250cc Desmo Twin cylinder bike was made especially for Mike Hailwood who won several races with this bike, earning him the legendary "Mike the Bike" nickname.

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As well as parrots, flowers, and other pretty stuff, I've always enjoyed motorbikes, & have had one since I was 14 or so - it's a long time ago. 🤷‍♂️

Anyway, the Australian NDIS provides funding for my wife to participate in fun things she couldn't otherwise do, and respite from my carer duties. Two days a week, 6hrs straight. "I'm free" sounds wrong, but it's fair.

In hood weather, I like to ride old bikes, today, a vintage 1973 Ducati 250 Desmo. It can be a challenge. My last two rides ended in bike rescues. It's 50 and vibrates fillings loose, of course bits break or wear out. 🤷‍♂️

Once out of the mountains I had the roads to myself, 175km of highways, byways, & bits needing lots of work. Great fun, & only a few things went wrong - two fixed roadside & one at home 😂 Perhaps I need to carry tools.

A good day respiting does a lot for my mental state. Knowing more days are coming helps immensely.

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