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Started by Rambler1982, October 26, 2008, 09:23:57 AM

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ducisurg

#15
October 27, 2008, 06:33:46 AM

Congrats!

I have about 900 miles on mine now. Keeps getting better and better!

Enjoy! ;D ;D ;D

r_ciao

#16
October 27, 2008, 10:20:50 AM
Congrats on the new bike.  My M696 is my first bike as well.  The owner's manual actually says to keep the rpm under 7k until after you hit 1500 miles.  Learn to ride under the 6k rpm for now, take her in for the 600 mile service, then take it up a notch.  The bike will change its personality for the better.

+1 on the frame sliders and the proper gear.

Enjoy.   BTW, red is the fastest color.  That's why Stoner's bike is red.

1800 miles and counting...
'09 Monster 696+ Red, of course.
EvoTech Tail Tidy, SpeedyMoto frame sliders, 14T front sprocket

dbran1949

#17
October 27, 2008, 06:31:03 PM Last Edit: October 27, 2008, 06:32:40 PM by dbran1949
Hey Wisdesign



Hey if you have some time on a rainy day up there, put the white tank covers and seat cowl on the red bike. I'm dying to see what that color combo looks like.
I was just up in Portland on the 22nd and the weather was fantastic (business trip didn't do any riding)

Oldfisti

#18
October 27, 2008, 07:25:28 PM
^^ +1 on the swappy. Both bikes would look good.  [thumbsup]
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wisdesign

#19
October 27, 2008, 08:24:17 PM Last Edit: October 27, 2008, 08:31:50 PM by wisdesign
It looks like sunshine for the rest of the week... and I'd rather ride than wrench, but if I get bored over the winter, I'll see if I can talk my buddy into it.  I know the dealer we got these from had a customer order a dark with an extra set of red panels and had them swapped out.  Got to see that one and it looked pretty rad, not sure how the white body on red frame will look though...

Casey may ride a red MotoGP bike, but his Monster's white...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELSflviTLc4

Besides, have you run them side by side?... didn't think so.  I smoke my buddy's red monster all the time... too bad he's not on this forum to confirm... (whew!)  ;) 

DoubleEagle

#20
October 27, 2008, 11:43:23 PM
Glad to hear about you becoming a member of the Ducati Family .

Besides the Frame and Axle Sliders I would highly suggest getting Bar Sliders . You can save your brake or clutch lever if you drop your bike or have a lowside they will help save body damage.

You can get R&G Bar End Sliders for around $50 .  Dolph
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dbran1949

#21
October 28, 2008, 08:52:29 AM
Quote from: wisdesign on October 27, 2008, 08:24:17 PM
not sure how the white body on red frame will look though...

Maybe a little like this:

1313

#22
October 28, 2008, 12:03:24 PM
Congrats on the purchase! I joined the rank of Ducati 696 owners last Thursday. I also got the Pearl White flavor. The bike is fun as hell to ride and easy to maneuver. I too had a problem with the clutch engagement at first but I'm used to it now. Enjoy it.  [beer]
09 M696

Jimmy Ducati

#23
October 30, 2008, 09:17:31 PM
Welcome to the 696 brotherhood !  [drink]

kopfjäger

#24
October 30, 2008, 09:21:05 PM
Quote from: wisdesign on October 27, 2008, 08:24:17 PM

Casey may ride a red MotoGP bike, but his Monster's white...

Please.... [roll]
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duc996

#25
October 30, 2008, 10:14:36 PM
Congrats!!! let the mods begin  [drink]
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