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Moto Board => General Monster Forum => Topic started by: munrokicker on July 05, 2008, 05:39:05 PM

Title: My new 696!
Post by: munrokicker on July 05, 2008, 05:39:05 PM
Sorry for the pictures... iphone grade

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Title: Re: My new 696!
Post by: lazarus7 on July 05, 2008, 05:40:53 PM
congratulations and welcome...!!!
youll love it...!
got a red one a month ago, still breaking it in,
but dang it sounds good....:)
Title: Re: My new 696!
Post by: munrokicker on July 05, 2008, 05:48:12 PM
Don't mean to start a huge issue but mine is already broken in ;D.  I followed a friend of mines' instructions that made a lot of sense.  I am sure this topic has floated around here earlier but it involves breaking the bike in immediately. Had the dealer change the oil after I took it 20 miles.  A buddy is following the traditional break in procedure so we'll see the difference.   Oh, and I DO love the bike...don't think I'll ever go back ;D

Cheers!
Title: Re: My new 696!
Post by: mstevens on July 05, 2008, 05:48:24 PM
I'm surprised at how much I like the white. The 696 grows on me a bit every time I see it.
Title: Re: My new 696!
Post by: ducisurg on July 05, 2008, 05:53:01 PM

Congratulations! [thumbsup]

I have about 300 miles on mine. Loads of fun! ;D

Mine is red, but I may change skins to white down the road.

Now you just need to lose the reflectors and get some Termis.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: My new 696!
Post by: Xiphias on July 05, 2008, 05:56:47 PM

Congratulations....very nice.
Title: Re: My new 696!
Post by: 707soldier on July 05, 2008, 06:15:37 PM
Congratulations!!  [thumbsup]
Nice white Monster 696, Enjoy and ride safe  ;)
It's lots of fun guaranteed! ;D
Ignore the haters, lots of them lurking.. ;)
Title: Re: My new 696!
Post by: thejsnide on July 05, 2008, 07:06:05 PM
Congratulations... Saw one for the first time, and I think they look HOT.  Enjoy it my friend...
Title: Re: My new 696!
Post by: Binary on July 05, 2008, 07:32:17 PM
Congrats!

I have the Dark M696 with only 100 miles on it and every moment on the bike has been extremely enjoyable! Hopefully, I will rack up some miles and over come the break in period.

Good luck and thanks for the pics. Love the white.
Title: Re: My new 696!
Post by: somegirl on July 05, 2008, 08:01:08 PM
Nice, the white looks good. [thumbsup]  Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: My new 696!
Post by: Howie on July 05, 2008, 08:02:41 PM
Congrats and welcome to the board ;D
Title: Re: My new 696!
Post by: the ron on July 05, 2008, 08:53:25 PM
the ron [evil]
Title: Re: My new 696!
Post by: ArguZ on July 06, 2008, 01:42:55 AM
can´t wait to see the first color combination.
whats up guys ?
what are you waiting for ?
Share body fluids ! Ã,,hh..parts  [laugh]
Red frame, white panels should look groovy and hip
Title: Re: My new 696!
Post by: duc996 on July 06, 2008, 05:58:36 AM
Nice...i like the color.Rdie safe  :)
Title: Re: My new 696!
Post by: TiNi on July 06, 2008, 06:34:01 AM
congrats and enjoy!

i like the white too  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: My new 696!
Post by: roy-nexus-6 on July 06, 2008, 06:52:40 AM
Congratulations on the new bike.

Ride safe. It seems like at the start of the riding season, people aren't accustomed to seeing bikes on the road.. so in many cases, they DON'T see bikes until it is too late. :(

Looking at your photos, I only just realized that Ducati has blacked out the engine casings as well? Man - bolt on a chopped tail, & that's it for mods. Your done!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: My new 696!
Post by: Centerline on July 07, 2008, 12:03:55 AM
Quote from: munrokicker on July 05, 2008, 05:48:12 PM
Don't mean to start a huge issue but mine is already broken in ;D.  I followed a friend of mines' instructions that made a lot of sense.  I am sure this topic has floated around here earlier but it involves breaking the bike in immediately. Had the dealer change the oil after I took it 20 miles.  A buddy is following the traditional break in procedure so we'll see the difference.   Oh, and I DO love the bike...don't think I'll ever go back ;D

Cheers!
Motoman......http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
Title: Re: My new 696!
Post by: monsterista on July 07, 2008, 05:18:23 AM
Welcome to the DMF!

Auguri! (congrats in Italian)  Ride safely and enjoy!
Title: Re: My new 696!
Post by: Big Troubled Bear on July 07, 2008, 06:02:31 AM
Congrats, the white looks hot. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: My new 696!
Post by: GLantern on July 07, 2008, 09:40:49 AM
Congrats and welcome to the board!!
Title: Re: My new 696!
Post by: munrokicker on July 07, 2008, 12:37:38 PM
Ya,  I did the motorman deal.  Thanks for the compliments.  Yep, I am going to keep this thing pretty much stock as Ducati hit the look spot on for me.  You wouldn't believe the looks it gets :)
Title: Re: My new 696!
Post by: brlchief on July 07, 2008, 05:31:08 PM
Congrats on the new bike.  I have the same one.  I love it!  I just hit the 600 miles yesterday.  This bike is very user friendly.  Practice.  It will get better every ride!