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

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 
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!

Congrats! Welcome to the party. 

Welcome Johno, congrats on your new 696.   Make sure you check in at the MOB and introduce yourself. 

Hope to meet you soon, we'll have to organize another newbie-friendly ride one of these days. [moto]

Welcome

They don't look bad if you leave the reflectors on 

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.

congrats and welcome