Hey Guys,
My 696 was delivered today. I am a new rider and have been a long time board lurker. After completing the MSF course in March, I put a deposit on a 696. I have been developing my skills on a friend's Ninja 250 while waiting for the 696. Overall first impession is that it is a great first bike. ;D
I had the 15 tooth sprocket switched to a 14 tooth. Performs great at the low end. Termis sound awesome! ;D ;D ;D
I will post further reports as I get more miles! ;D ;D ;D
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Looking good, congratulations! [thumbsup] [moto]
Yeah congrats
-panthro
i hate you
lots
sorry, been waiting on a red 696 since feb
enjoy, report
Congrats!
two [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Awesome! and very nice red 696.
Congrats and take it easy [thumbsup]
Congrats and take one turn at the time.. [thumbsup]
I know Ducati is going to sell a ton of these bikes :)
Later.
Congrats!!! I've had mine for about two weeks, but still waiting for my termis to come in. Whats that sticker above your tail light?
Congratulations..!!
Looks great!!
Very, very nice, keep safe [thumbsup]
I really did not like the 696 when I first saw it, but it has really grown on me, I could see myself on one if I didn't have my S2R, I'll be very interested to see what they do with the bigger engine models.
Nice Bike by the way, Good to see the termi's on there.
Now get out there and [moto] The Damn thing!!
Congrats! Looking good, have fun.
Thanks for the well wishes! ;D
I have really enjoyed this forum and look forward to being an active member ;D ;D ;D
Congratulations!
Are you running baffles or no baffles on your Termis?
Owen
congrats bradha! Are you noticing any sputtering or high temps?
A
have fun! congrads!
Congrats. I can't wait to pick mine up. Tomorrow or Saturday.
Looks like you are set [thumbsup]
let us know what you think after your first couple rides
JD
No baffles on the Termis. No neighbors complaining, yet ;D
Have had an occasional sputter at low speed when downshifting to low gears.
Have not noticed an high temps.
Overall, bike is running great! [thumbsup]
Sweeeet - congrats !
congrats. It;s a great looking bike [thumbsup]
Congrats, How much did you pay out the door if you don't mind me asking.
I don't like it.
the ron [evil]
Congratulations on the new bike! It feels great to have a new bike!
Ron, you ole rebel! Lol.
I kind of prefer the old school ducati look but youre right, ducati is going to sell a ton of the 696's.
Ride safe!
Quote from: the ron on June 12, 2008, 05:00:51 PM
I don't like it.
the ron [evil]
wondered how long it would take.....
Quote from: CairnsDuc on June 12, 2008, 06:08:35 PM
wondered how long it would take.....
I know, I know, i fell asleep at the wheel. ;D
the ron [evil]
Quote from: the ron on June 12, 2008, 05:00:51 PM
I don't like it.
the ron [evil]
that was funny, this time. ;)
I lurv the 696, should be getting mine this weekend, if it comes in, and if they give me a good deal on it.
Quote from: zedsaid on June 12, 2008, 07:13:02 PM
that was funny, this time. ;)
I lurv the 696, should be getting mine this weekend, if it comes in, and if they give me a good deal on it.
make sur you post when you get it. so i can chime in........
love [cheeky]
the one ;)
the only 8)
the ron [evil] [evil] [evil] [evil] [evil] [cheeky] [evil] [evil]
can we be expecting the first 696 tailchop/airbox mod/emissions removal/headlight gauge cluster lowering how-to's to start popping up regularly [popcorn]
congrats on the new ride, my man
The only way i plan on deviating from stock is a 14t front sprocket, and CF heatshields so that they'll, you know, actually shield my lady friends from cooking their ankles on the silencers.
I really don't understand how metal shields are supposed to block heat... honestly. (there should be a smiley smacking himself in the forehead)
and "the ron" i'll be glad to post up when i get the bike, so that you can bash it, and i can laugh at you... i mean with you of course... laughing at you would just be mean.
then again, i'm not a very nice person. haha.
that was me laughing at myself. you know the feeling right?
z
Quote from: zedsaid on June 12, 2008, 09:25:59 PM
The only way i plan on deviating from stock is a 14t front sprocket, and CF heatshields so that they'll, you know, actually shield my lady friends from cooking their ankles on the silencers.
I really don't understand how metal shields are supposed to block heat... honestly. (there should be a smiley smacking himself in the forehead)
and "the ron" i'll be glad to post up when i get the bike, so that you can bash it, and i can laugh at you... i mean with you of course... laughing at you would just be mean.
then again, i'm not a very nice person. haha.
that was me laughing at myself. you know the feeling right?
z
if laughing at me makes you happy ive done my small part in society ;D
oh i know the feeling.....lol [laugh]
the ron [evil]
Quote from: cbartlett419 on June 12, 2008, 08:33:24 PM
can we be expecting the first 696 tailchop/airbox mod/emissions removal/headlight gauge cluster lowering how-to's to start popping up regularly [popcorn]
I definitley am doing the tail chop kit when it becomes available ;D
is it to late to get your money back? i hope you kept your receipt. [laugh]
the "there now i feel better" ron [evil]
Bike looks nice,take it easy and ride safe!