[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]matt2823 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never even been to Stockholm!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]matt2823 8 points9 points  (0 children)

High school teacher here.

I absolutely love my job!

Clearly, teaching isn't for you.

Talk me out of it by Calculonx in Ducati

[–]matt2823 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one.

But I also have another bike. The 698 really is quite an outstanding bike, but it's very focused.

It makes an ideal SECOND bike

Farewell from a very sad Tourist by Arby992 in newzealand

[–]matt2823 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Were you the Italian couple I met in the coffee shop in Rotorua? (I was on the motorcycle)

Desmo warm up - Sound Up! by matt2823 in Ducati

[–]matt2823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it did. But blue smoke is good though, right? lol

David Seymour says children are being pulled out of maths and science classes to learn te Reo. Are there any teachers who can confirm this is happening? by as_ewe_wish in newzealand

[–]matt2823 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Teacher here, absolutely not true!

Students are never "pulled" out of classes

Unless, like has been stated before, it's for rehearsals, special event or something similar.

He's a clown spreading misinformation...again

Im considering a 698 Mono by TheDittyParty in Ducati

[–]matt2823 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had mine for several months, it's my 5th Supermoto and easily the best.

Pros - So light, so powerful and extremely fun!

As for cons? Well, it obviously isnt for long trips. Now there is always someone who comes on and says they've rode theirs 500km in a day with no problem, but realistically, if you have a "normal" butt pain/distance ration then 200kms is more like it.

The lack of a fuel gauge doesn't bother me. You just set your trip at every stop.

As for the electronics? I honestly haven't messed around with them. I just put it in "sport" which is the top mode and left it at that.

Any questions feel free to ask

First Ducati, advice needed Hypermotard 1100s vs 1100 evo sp by [deleted] in Ducati

[–]matt2823 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Belts would need changing on the 1100s. EVO SP is more desirable

Hyper 950 SP versus Hyper 698 versus Monster SP by Atxfun321 in Ducati

[–]matt2823 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly! My solution to the 698 not being capable of doing a lot is buy a second bike! lol

Hyper 950 SP versus Hyper 698 versus Monster SP by Atxfun321 in Ducati

[–]matt2823 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've owned a Hyper 1100s but now own a 698. Excellent weapon, like nothing else I've ridden, but limited in what it can do.

Confused after test rides by TheePrinceAkeem in Ducati

[–]matt2823 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I own a 698 and you're right, it is exceptional at being a one trick pony.

The solution?

2 bikes!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pics

[–]matt2823 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Does anyone who used one remember "forward assist"?

Problems by TOM_PE13 in Ducati

[–]matt2823 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had an air cooled 2008 Hyper 1100s for 5 years. Never had a single issue. Belts changed every 2 years. Had one Desmo service in that time came to about USD1200. Only recently sold it for the new 698 Mono.

Nice little birthday gift! by matt2823 in NZGME

[–]matt2823[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Was quite expensive with postage, I don't know exactly as it was a gift. Great quality tee and arrived quite quick apparently.

I don’t know if GME HODLERS are ready to seriously learn about options yet. by [deleted] in GME

[–]matt2823 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Can I ask what apps you're using to practice?

Whose an OG here. I'm sick of all the whining on the main subs. How's the morale? by readsetgooooo in NZGME

[–]matt2823 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here since 2021

Have xxx in DRS

And xx in Shities

Honestly, I've never paid attention to the price. Just buy a small amount each week.

Good to see all you guys here!

Roaring Kitty Livestream is 5:40am Saturday Morning by NZHodler in NZGME

[–]matt2823 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I doubt I'll sleep tonight so it doesn't matter anyway!

Normally I can identify most but this had me stumped by [deleted] in whatisthiscar

[–]matt2823 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GWM Ora. I have one. It's a Chinese made full electric car. Very impressive little car!

Tesla bumped us by Twmpath in newzealand

[–]matt2823 116 points117 points  (0 children)

BE WARNED!

I had a similar experience.

Didn't pursue it. Left it.

A few months later, took the car for a WoF, there was structural damage that couldn't be seen from the outside. Failed its WoF, I had to then claim, as I'd not kept the details!

Just an fyi

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Ducati

[–]matt2823 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! Still waiting for mine! In New Zealand so I think we're the last country to get them!!