I'm Justin and from S.E. Michigan, USA.
Long time enthusiast, first time Ducati buyer.
It's been 21 years since selling my bought new 1993 Honda Shadow VLX & I have decided to get back on and ride again. I've always loved/wanted a Ducati Monster (since owning said Honda).
For the past 3 months, I've had a deposit on a 2017 KTM Duke 390 and last week, I gave up on that.
Well, I'm finally getting that dream bike and will be taking delivery of a 2017 Dust Grey 821 this week. I couldn't be more excited. Just waiting on a couple of accessories before pickup or delivery (Sport Headlight Fairing & Sliders).
Past:
'84 (?) Yamaha YFM Moto4 80 (new)
'86 (?) Yamaha YFM Moto4 200 (new)
'86 Honda TRX 250R Fourtrax (new)
'93 (?) Yamaha YZ250 (used)
'93 Honda Shadow VLX (new)
Present:
2-1985 Honda ATC 350X (used)
1987 Honda TRX 250X Fourtrax (used)
2002 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner (used)
2012 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 (used)
2012 Toyota Tundra 4x4 (new)
Thank you and I look forward to this new/exciting/motorcycle experience.
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Welcome! [beer]
Welcome!
That 'Dust Grey' sounds like a looker!
I still have my bought new '93 Honda XR650L, but I sold my bought new '93 CBR1000F... 1993 was obviously a great year to buy a Honda.
I actually sold my CBR to fund a Ducati... first wanting a Paso, then an ST, and finally, after 10 years, winding up with a 796 Monster. Well worth the wait!!!
I'm actually from NE Indiana, and I had a roommate from Livonia for a while, so I know a little about SE Michigan.... don't forget the snow chains for the new Ducati! ;D
Quote from: Charlie98 on May 29, 2017, 03:17:18 PM
Welcome!
That 'Dust Grey' sounds like a looker!
I still have my bought new '93 Honda XR650L, but I sold my bought new '93 CBR1000F... 1993 was obviously a great year to buy a Honda.
I actually sold my CBR to fund a Ducati... first wanting a Paso, then an ST, and finally, after 10 years, winding up with a 796 Monster. Well worth the wait!!!
I'm actually from NE Indiana, and I had a roommate from Livonia for a while, so I know a little about SE Michigan.... don't forget the snow chains for the new Ducati! ;D
Thank you for the welcoming.
I've always had the thought that if you buy a Ferrari, it has to be red. Feel/Felt the same way about a Ducati, but damn... that grey/red combo is too sharp looking.
Snow chains... haha! There's a guy at Flint's General Motors plant, that rides pretty much 365 days a year. Sidecar and all... crazy.
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I'm not too far straight north of Livonia.
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My dad finished up his electrician career at the Buick plant in Lansing... [thumbsup]
Welcome, and congrats on your new ride! [thumbsup]
Quote from: sahasralah on June 03, 2017, 02:59:26 PM
Welcome, and congrats on your new ride! [thumbsup]
Thank you.
Picking up this week sometime & super excited.
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Sure do love this motorcycleâ—ï¸
Already more than 1000 miles‼ï¸
(picked up June 8th.)
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Nice! I like the color combo... [thumbsup]
Quote from: Charlie98 on June 26, 2017, 07:52:40 PM
Nice! I like the color combo... [thumbsup]
Thank you.
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congrats! yep sharp looking bike. [thumbsup]
I looked and sat on that exact model this winter. Looked at the 821 specks, rung the metal tank; and was peeved to see that it had more torque and hp that the 996 engine I was getting rebuilt ...progress; sigh
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Quote from: DuciD03 on June 29, 2017, 10:00:29 PM
congrats! yep sharp looking bike. [thumbsup]
I looked and sat on that exact model this winter. Looked at the 821 specks, rung the metal tank; and was peeved to see that it had more torque and hp that the 996 engine I was getting rebuilt ...progress; sigh
[Dolph]
Thank you.
I admit, I just watched a 3-part video sequence of the 1200 (from Ducati) and thought for a moment, I bought the wrong bike.
Haha! Oh well!!
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Quote from: OffAxis on June 30, 2017, 05:18:15 AM
Thank you.
I admit, I just watched a 3-part video sequence of the 1200 (from Ducati) and thought for a moment, I bought the wrong bike.
Haha! Oh well!!
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Aside from the raw acceleration aspect, I find it unlikely that the 1200 offers just that much more than the 821... the 796/821 is that good.
Quote from: Charlie98 on June 30, 2017, 05:45:54 AM
Aside from the raw acceleration aspect, I find it unlikely that the 1200 offers just that much more than the 821... the 796/821 is that good.
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821's lighter; more agile; and just as much jamb form what I can see; you'll have to ride for years to git board of that 821; this is the perfect balance of torque and weight;one thing; I doooo wish it were totally air cooled.
I'm perfectly OK with the 821. It's more than I'll ever need. Just some of the "goodies" on the 1200 intrigued me (quick shifter, color TFT, etc.), but only slightly.
I really couldn't be happier with my choice.
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