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Introductions => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: johno on June 11, 2008, 10:49:42 PM

Title: Hi My Name Is Johno and I'm a Ducaholic
Post by: johno on June 11, 2008, 10:49:42 PM
Brand new rider
waiting on my red 696
Northern California
I Looked around some before walking into Ducati and fell hard for the 696.  They had just unpacked the shop's very first shipment while I watched in San Rafael, CA.  I had Duc's last on my list from the service reputation.  But, I am done.  A supportive and expert community like this sealed the deal.

Can't Wait
Can't Wait
Can't Wait
Can't F'ing WAIT!!!

Pic's when I can.  I hope I can hold out on Mod's after a year or so, since as careful as I'll be - I might just scratch up anything fancy I do now.  And, as a noob - what the heck do I know till I get some miles.

Anyway - thank you to the community.  I will ramp up my contrib where I can.  Really appreciate the riding techniques and the crash/lessons section.

johno
Title: Re: Hi My Name Is Johno and I'm a Ducaholic
Post by: TiNi on June 12, 2008, 03:41:05 AM
hi johno!

congrats on your decision to go with ducati
there are only a couple of mods you absolutely must do,
and one of them is free...

the reflectorotomy  ;D
you will find a wealth of information here on the DMF

we like pics too when you get a chance  :)
good luck with the 696!
Title: Re: Hi My Name Is Johno and I'm a Ducaholic
Post by: 707soldier on June 12, 2008, 07:27:40 AM
Congrats! Welcome to the party.  ;)
Title: Re: Hi My Name Is Johno and I'm a Ducaholic
Post by: somegirl on June 12, 2008, 07:45:29 AM
Welcome Johno, congrats on your new 696. [thumbsup]  Make sure you check in at the MOB (http://ducatimonsterworldwide.org/index.php?board=19.0) and introduce yourself. 

Hope to meet you soon, we'll have to organize another newbie-friendly ride one of these days. [moto]
Title: Re: Hi My Name Is Johno and I'm a Ducaholic
Post by: Got Duc on June 14, 2008, 05:39:40 AM
Welcome

They don't look bad if you leave the reflectors on  ;D
Title: Re: Hi My Name Is Johno and I'm a Ducaholic
Post by: baski696 on June 15, 2008, 05:57:07 AM
Welcome Johno, you are spot on about the community. I recently got my 696 and holding off expensive mods (termis) for at least 6 months. I did get CRG mirrors and speedymoto sliders. Haven't put them on yet, hoping the sliders would go on. The sliders seemed like a good idea, may be more experienced ducatisti can shed some light.
Title: Re: Hi My Name Is Johno and I'm a Ducaholic
Post by: red baron on June 15, 2008, 09:04:07 PM
congrats and welcome [thumbsup]