New 696 owner from Arvada, Colorado

[Dr. Stylo]

Hi, my name is Jon...

I get my red 2009 696 tomorrow at some point.  Bought it used, but it is in great shape.  Totally stock, but that is what I was looking for...a good platform to work from.  I have a lot of experience with working on european car projects, Audi, VW, MINI...and now, I really want to make this bike have my own style.  I used to ride a YZF600R as well as a Road Star 1600 Vtwin.  Both great bikes, but sold them to get into the track car scene. 

I have not ridden in about 8 years, so I am taking a Motorcycle Safety course again to refresh my basic skills, then ride for a month or so, and take the advanced course.

I am so excited, I wish it was Friday morning already so I could have the bike.

I have already been reading things on this forum, some great information, and I already have ideas from you all.  Thanks so much!!

Looking forward to getting to know everyone.

Jon

[somegirl]

Welcome Jon and congrats on the 696!

The refresher MSF course is a great idea.

When you get a chance, also stop in and check out your local board, MHM.

Have fun tomorrow, looking forward to your pictures and updates! [moto]

[Dr. Stylo]

Il mio amore....

[Dr. Stylo]

[Dr. Stylo]

[somegirl]

very nice!

[Dr. Stylo]

very nice!

Thanks. Wish the rain would stop so I could go riding  Just scored a sweet deal on a pair or textile riding boots and a mesh riding jacket with removable pads and waterproof layer.   

[M1100]

Nice--I just got my Monster last week.  It hailed today....  raining now! 

[Dr. Stylo]

BBC, congrats on your new monster.  Fortunately, missed the hail in my neck of the woods, but it pretty much rained all day, and more expected for Sunday.

[M1100]

Thanks.  I ended up at Fay Myers... Erico was out of 09's last week. 

Why do you have a Mini hood on the wall?  Is it a spare or just decor?

[Dr. Stylo]

Mine is a used 09, had 1002 miles on it when I got it, and as you can see, super clean. 

The MINI hood is decor, I had 2 MINIs, down to one now, and that hood has working headlights that turn on when the garage door opens, and then shut off when the timer goes off .

[Dr. Stylo]

lame photo editing, but was taking some "stock" pics for the before aspect of my modification process.  Have a few things on order, awaiting delivery to the process can begin 

[Dr. Stylo]

[Dr. Stylo]

Met my buddy Andrew in Lafayette for lunch, man, my Monster looks whimpy next to his StreetFighter S.  Damn, that bike is amazing!!

[Dr. Stylo]