introduce?, me? O.K. GP exhaust on 696

[zippo]

I have 900Sp and a 916/996, and i just got this charming 696 monster-which i believe qualifies me to be here, even if it's the petite Ducati.  I've been a motorcycle mechanic/service manger, small-time motocross racer, guitar maker, and man-about-town. -I'm not sure what i am now, but like small furry animals, raindrops, and power tools. I also like to make stuff up.

I just bought the 696 two days ago, with 9 miles on it. (from a famous actor who wants to remain nameless.)
And i know one of long-time regulars here. (who probably also wants to remain nameless- or at least deny that he knows me.)
And i prefer anonymity as well. (in case any parole officers see this site.) 

I've ordered a Vince exhaust for the 696, 'cause it's too quiet to properly enjoy, and doesn't scare the neighbor kids.

I've wised-up and now trying to post pics....'cause without pictures, it's just not true.
the first pic is new/stock 696, then after i changed-out the tank logo to the old-school style--

[hihhs]

Welcome Zippo,

You seem well-rounded Duc enthusiast & I share your affinity for power tools. 

You can follow this link;
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=109.15

It will show you how to post pics.
You will see that on this forum nothing "counts" without pics!

So lets see the collection!

[somegirl]

Welcome zippo, what a good-looking bike collection!

Thanks for sharing, hope you are enjoying the 696.

[hihhs]

Glad to see you got the pics working!
Sweet bikes!

Is that an XKE I see in the background?

[hihhs]

Do I win the car!?!?!?

That is, in my humble opinion, one of the most beautiful cars ever built, alongside the convertible model, and practically the entire line of Aston Martin DB's.

[zippo]

i'm not that humble!-i just say the most beautiful etc, 
the XKE convertable is nice, (and these days more valuable) but they loose the whole roofline of the coupe..

I think the Ducati 916 will be every bit  as much a classic-they're just not old enough yet.

[hihhs]

Wish I was "in the market" for one.
Are you familiar with these guys?   http://www.eaglegb.com/
They "modernize" the E types. Really cool. Although it may offend you if you are a purist.

[El Matador]

yessir..Mine has all the sporty high-performance upgrades included-modern head /cams/ larger valves,( re-built to look orginal) custom 5-speed, Wildwood alloy/ vented brakes, new alloy suspension, alloy flywheel,  stainless headers, etc.  half of the stuff isn't installed yet.. -which is half the reason i'm selling it, no time....

I'll bite, how much?

[hihhs]

That seems like a REALLY good deal but still not in the market...it would have to include a divorce attorney cause my wife would flip!
I'd forgotten that the back opened that way.

[swampduc]

Welcome! and nice collection <drool>