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Introductions => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Brett on May 25, 2008, 08:08:32 AM

Title: Too big for a first bike?? ....NAH
Post by: Brett on May 25, 2008, 08:08:32 AM
Well I am the proud owner of a 2006 S2R 800. Some say it is too big/powerful a bike for your first, but I disagree. I love the torque and the feel of this bike. I have always loved Duc's and now I own one! First mod up will be a tail chop, then maybe a 14T, we'll see. Oh, and I took the MSF so I am not just hopping on this thing being totally "green".

Anyway.... here are some pics.
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x120/bcalta/Duc01.jpg)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x120/bcalta/Duc02.jpg)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x120/bcalta/Duc03.jpg)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x120/bcalta/Duc04.jpg)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x120/bcalta/Duc05.jpg)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x120/bcalta/Duc06.jpg)
Title: Re: Too big for a first bike?? ....NAH
Post by: printman on May 25, 2008, 08:17:22 AM
nice ride

love the red over white  [thumbsup]


welcome to the show  ;)
Title: Re: Too big for a first bike?? ....NAH
Post by: JWG on May 25, 2008, 08:20:39 AM
Ohhh, I'm so cool. I have a Ducati...  [moto] Look at me..

HAHA, J/K bro.  See ya later.  Lets ride tomorrow!
Title: Re: Too big for a first bike?? ....NAH
Post by: Brett on May 25, 2008, 08:36:50 AM
Quote from: printman on May 25, 2008, 08:17:22 AM
nice ride

love the red over white  [thumbsup]


welcome to the show  ;)

Thanks man!

Quote from: JWGOhhh, I'm so cool. I have a Ducati...  moto Look at me..

HAHA, J/K bro.  See ya later.  Lets ride tomorrow!

I know where you live mofo! And yes, we ride all day tomorrow. Thank God for Memorial Day!
Title: Re: Too big for a first bike?? ....NAH
Post by: somegirl on May 25, 2008, 11:01:38 AM
Welcome Brett, glad you are having fun on your new bike, looking good.  Have a good ride tomorrow. :)
Title: Re: Too big for a first bike?? ....NAH
Post by: Got Duc on May 25, 2008, 06:52:30 PM
Welcome.

Way to start a post with pictures!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Too big for a first bike?? ....NAH
Post by: spinned on May 28, 2008, 11:09:59 PM
Lots of modding ideas here

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2476928539_a472548e33.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Too big for a first bike?? ....NAH
Post by: Ducatista on May 31, 2008, 09:44:07 PM
I got a 900 for my first bike and I'm only 5'4" on a good day.  Just remember that you might find yourself with a slightly steeper learning curve.  Just more reason to get even more saddle time!

Welcome!
Title: Re: Too big for a first bike?? ....NAH
Post by: j|rz44 on June 01, 2008, 12:34:13 PM
Sick bike! im going to stick w/ the 696 as my starter bike...

Enjoy
Title: Re: Too big for a first bike?? ....NAH
Post by: Brett on June 02, 2008, 10:19:52 AM
Quote from: Ducatista on May 31, 2008, 09:44:07 PM
I got a 900 for my first bike and I'm only 5'4" on a good day.  Just remember that you might find yourself with a slightly steeper learning curve.  Just more reason to get even more saddle time!

Welcome!

Oh yes, I am spending as much time riding as I can! The most important thing is I am not out-riding my abilities.
Quote from: j|rz44 on June 01, 2008, 12:34:13 PM
Sick bike! im going to stick w/ the 696 as my starter bike...

Enjoy

Thanks! My buddy (JWG on here) has a white 696 and we ride all the time together.
Title: Re: Too big for a first bike?? ....NAH
Post by: ducpenguin on June 02, 2008, 11:23:54 AM
Welcome!  I think that is a great bike to start with...I find that people outgrow their bike too fast if they try and start on something too small.
Be safe!
Title: Re: Too big for a first bike?? ....NAH
Post by: Brett on June 02, 2008, 12:35:38 PM
Quote from: ducpenguin on June 02, 2008, 11:23:54 AM
Welcome!  I think that is a great bike to start with...I find that people outgrow their bike to fast if they try and start on something too small.
Be safe!

Thanks, I have a feeling that I will be with this bad boy for a while.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Too big for a first bike?? ....NAH
Post by: slyfox on June 03, 2008, 12:12:26 AM
Quote from: Brett on May 25, 2008, 08:08:32 AM
Well I am the proud owner of a 2006 S2R 800. Some say it is too big/powerful a bike for your first, but I disagree. I love the torque and the feel of this bike. I have always loved Duc's and now I own one! First mod up will be a tail chop, then maybe a 14T, we'll see. "green".

Anyway.... here are some pics.
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x120/bcalta/Duc01.jpg)
I agree to disagree ..... [thumbsup]

nice bike ........ & now throw away the stock pipes & catalytic converter ...... they're ugly ;D
Title: Re: Too big for a first bike?? ....NAH
Post by: Brett on June 04, 2008, 08:14:03 AM
Quote from: slyfox on June 03, 2008, 12:12:26 AM
I agree to disagree ..... [thumbsup]

nice bike ........ & now throw away the stock pipes & catalytic converter ...... they're ugly ;D

I plan on it.....not to mention I need to chop the hot dog tray in the back.