H’i there just bought a ducati st4 a couple of weeks ago,it’s a yellow 2000 model with 12700 miles on the clock,always had jap and british bikes so thought I’d try an italian.I am in the Hull area and hoping to do most of my own sevicing!
Hi and welcome to the club. I have a 2001 St4S. You should enjoy your step up to the Italian wonder. The St4 is a great bike to tour with and it can still be thrown arround the twisties. I live on the other side of the border in Bolton and am also the memsec.
Good to have you on board,
Frank
Hi symes and Welcome
Good choice of steed for touring, (not so sure about the colour though), 
Depending on which part of Hull area you are in, it is about 20 to 30 miles to the North Lincs branch watering hole at Holton le Moor.
Monthly meeting details on the branch page on here and in Desmo. Next one is Tuesday 9th 7:30pm.
I will be missing this month, but the regulars will be there, probably in cars unless it is dry and not frosty.
Steve
welcome aboard 
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for servicing advice there are some very knowlegable folks on here. 