David, as you know from previous conversation I'm a Ducati man too (998 and ST4S).
I joined WVAM as I had some close shaves as a wake up call, and had to do something about it.If you fancy a ride out for a coffee and bacon buttie this Sunday morning, head over to Ripley, Surrey. Take a look at
::::::::: Wey Valley Advanced Motorcyclists ::::::::: for directions.
Alternatively I can put you in touch with TVAM who are nearer Reading.
We get many 'born again bikers' coming back to bikes, older with more money than previously. The clubs have a great social side, so you get to have a good laugh while gaining skills to improve your safety.
Sorry, don't want to make this a lecture on here. Its hard to give advice without having seen your current level of competence. Give me a PM with your email address if you want to have a chat, or come on down to the next GT40 meeting at Cobham and we'll have a chat over a pint
