PhilB in Motorcyclist

[Supero100]

Story link:

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/newsandupdates/122_0912_1993_ducati_monster_900/index.html

I almost derby'd. No philb comments? He was one of my favorites from TOB.

[The Architect]

I heard a rumor that Phil was in a hit and run accident.  Phil is ok but I don't think the bike made it.

Does anyone know Phil?

Again, rumor, I hope it's not so.

Frank

[duccarlos]

I heard a rumor that Phil was in a hit and run accident.  Phil is ok but I don't think the bike made it.

Does anyone know Phil?

Again, rumor, I hope it's not so.

Frank

Confirmed. Phil is mainly unhurt, but "Patina" did not make it. At last count he had ~265k miles on her when a minivan took her out. It was a hit-and-run but the driver was eventually arrested. Phil did suffer some bumps and bruises, but was release from the hospital that same day.

[koko64]

RIP Patina.
Glad Philb is ok.

[The Architect]

Confirmed. Phil is mainly unhurt, but "Patina" did not make it. At last count he had ~265k miles on her when a minivan took her out. It was a hit-and-run but the driver was eventually arrested. Phil did suffer some bumps and bruises, but was release from the hospital that same day.

Thanks.  That's exactly what I heard.  I'm glad he's ok.

Poor Patina, 

Wonder what's next?

[duccarlos]

Thanks.  That's exactly what I heard.  I'm glad he's ok.

Poor Patina, 

Wonder what's next?

For years he has been debating

[The Architect]

For years he has been debating

Now, if I were Ducati, I would invite him to a local dealership and give him a deal.  Talk about rewarding loyalty!

[duccarlos]

Now, if I were Ducati, I would invite him to a local dealership and give him a deal.  Talk about rewarding loyalty!

Ha! Good luck with that!

[Monsterlover]

265,000!!!

My God that's some riding.

[duccarlos]

He road it cross country I believe on multiple occasions. It was also his daily commuter. Those miles add up across 23 years.

[koko64]

Over 420,000 kilometres. Would've hit half a mil if it wasn't for that van..
Once again, glad Phil is ok. A dealer should buy the wreck and restore it enough for display purposes.

[Privateer]

i thought i had a lot of miles with 93k

[GK]

I’ve just ticked over 60,000 kilometers!

My baby is just run in!

[NAKID]

37k miles on the '15. Hoping for many, many more...

[beethoven]

Quote from PhilB on new Ducati Supersport forum.



I have several choices on my short list for my next bike, to replace my beloved Monster. About half of my leading choices are Ducatis. One of the strongest possibilities is a 939SS, which I have testridden, and came away from impressed. Whichever bike I pick, it will be with the intent of seeing it with over 250K miles by somewhere around the year 2040.

PhilB