After far to many years off a bike (15 years) I decided to get back into it this year.  I have wanted a Ducati forever so I bought myself a Monster 696 in matte black.  I live in the motorcycle and Ducati hotbed of Rochester NY.  OK not a hotbed for either but that's OK.  So far I have put a 14t sprocket on it and the Termignonis are ordered.  I have had the bike since July 8th and have about 2000 miles on it even with an extremely rainy summer.  Unfortunately the dealer I purchased it went out of business about 3 weeks after I purchased it (just after the 1st service), but I found another dealer about 80 miles from my house (my original dealer was 70 miles in the opposite direction).   I love the bike and can't understand why I was off a bike for so long.

Jim

Welcome Jim, congrats on your new Duc!

Sounds like you are having great fun with it. [moto]

We love bike pictures, so please share if you have any (especially after you get those Termis on).

Finally got the Termis and Evotech "tidy tail" installed so here are the pictures.  Sorry the bike is so dirty!




Love the sound of the new pipes but I think I may have to put in the db-killers in.  Driven the bike down the street once and had 2 neighbors comment on how loud it is.  They were polite but it was obvious they didn't appreciate the sound like I do.


Jim

Love the cans!

Hi Jim.

Welcome to the board from a fellow WNYer.

My hubby (B) and I live in Buffalo.  Let us know the next time you'll be around.

We are in rochester about once a month.

Ride smart.   [moto]

Great to hear from another Ducati rider from Western NY.  I don't see a lot of Ducatis in Rochester although I know they are out there.  I will let you know next time I am heading your way although with the recent weather it may not be until the spring.  Let me know next time you head my way.

Thanks,

Jim