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Title: Back to normal Post by: hbliam on September 12, 2008, 03:05:13 PM Rode a new Hypermotard S home an hour ago. I can't tell you how good it felt to own a Duc again. Nothing like it. The R6 didn't fill the void.
[moto] Title: Re: Back to normal Post by: red baron on September 12, 2008, 03:30:35 PM [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Back to normal Post by: sqweak on September 12, 2008, 10:06:20 PM congrats! welcome back!
when's the techday? ;D Title: Re: Back to normal Post by: hbliam on September 13, 2008, 09:25:45 AM congrats! welcome back! when's the techday? ;D You mean the thing where a bunch of people show up and get tailchops/oil changes/food and then leave without bothering to kick in a few bucks to cover the cost of aluminium, oil, or food? :D Seriously, a few of the people I had never heard of and never heard/saw them again. Weird. Nick, Tom, and I all got kinda taken advantage of on that one. But...it was fun to have 10 plus Monsters getting worked on at the same time. I think I'll spend my money on mods. The exhaust is actually fairly loud for stock. I already have a seat on order, so next up is the mounting kit for a damper. Title: Re: Back to normal Post by: darylbowden on September 13, 2008, 09:07:44 PM Rode a new Hypermotard S home an hour ago. I can't tell you how good it felt to own a Duc again. Nothing like it. The R6 didn't fill the void. [moto] Man, that bike is the best one that Ducati makes IMO ('sedici excluded). If I weren't dirt poor, I would be having one of them right now. Title: Re: Back to normal Post by: hbliam on September 13, 2008, 09:35:13 PM Man, that bike is the best one that Ducati makes IMO ('sedici excluded). If I weren't dirt poor, I would be having one of them right now. Got to ride it a bit today. I was worried about how it would be on the freeway. It was weird. At 85-90 no wind buffeting at all. Like the front fender setup spit it or something. Totally comfortable. An offramp I use to take at about 50 felt comfy at 80. The bike just goes where you point it. I can't wait until I get the suspension dialed. Title: Re: Back to normal Post by: Bad Dog on September 14, 2008, 01:36:27 PM You mean the thing where a bunch of people show up and get tailchops/oil changes/food and then leave without bothering to kick in a few bucks to cover the cost of aluminium, oil, or food? :D Seriously, a few of the people I had never heard of and never heard/saw them again. Weird. Nick, Tom, and I all got kinda taken advantage of on that one. But...it was fun to have 10 plus Monsters getting worked on at the same time. I think I'll spend my money on mods. The exhaust is actually fairly loud for stock. I already have a seat on order, so next up is the mounting kit for a damper. Excellent choice... make the beast with two backs the freeloaders! [thumbsup] Title: Re: Back to normal Post by: darylbowden on September 14, 2008, 04:59:55 PM Got to ride it a bit today. I was worried about how it would be on the freeway. It was weird. At 85-90 no wind buffeting at all. Like the front fender setup spit it or something. Totally comfortable. An offramp I use to take at about 50 felt comfy at 80. The bike just goes where you point it. I can't wait until I get the suspension dialed. I was literally SHOCKED at how good that suspension is. I took a demo ride on a bike with 8 miles on it, did 13 miles through glendale and brought it back with the tires worn to the edges - without trying! You just tip it into the corner and it feels so planted and secure and holds a line so well that you would think you were on autopilot. I LOVE that bike. Title: Re: Back to normal Post by: Max LeanAngle on September 15, 2008, 07:18:15 AM Isn't that a "girls" bike with those tiny wheels? [evil] Title: Re: Back to normal Post by: Bad Dog on September 15, 2008, 09:56:52 AM Isn't that a "girls" bike with those tiny wheels? [evil] Keep that up...someone is likely to spank you, Eileen! :-* Title: Re: Back to normal Post by: Max LeanAngle on September 15, 2008, 05:49:03 PM Thank you Bad Dog for noticing that I am providing ample room on my tail for said spanking [moto] Title: Re: Back to normal Post by: Bad Dog on September 17, 2008, 07:43:33 PM Thank you Bad Dog for noticing that I am providing ample room on my tail for said spanking [moto] That's not what I said, Babe ! :o Title: Re: Back to normal Post by: hbliam on September 17, 2008, 08:12:02 PM Isn't that a "girls" bike with those tiny wheels? [evil] Having had it for a week now I would have to say it's more fun they the other 4 ducs I have owned. Amazing brakes....or should I say brake? I haven't touched the rear yet. Heaps of power. Total hooligan bike. Title: Re: Back to normal Post by: Bad Dog on September 17, 2008, 08:19:47 PM I haven't touched the rear yet. .......... Total hooligan .......... Careful....Nomods just might not want you to. ;D Title: Re: Back to normal Post by: Max LeanAngle on September 18, 2008, 06:51:19 AM Yeah, what He said. Anyway, "Beach Boy", calm down, I was just poking fun at ya. Why should my M600 take all the heat for being a "girly" bike? Oh, that's right--I am a girl! Congrats on the new ride . Have fun and keep us posted. Title: Re: Back to normal Post by: hbliam on September 18, 2008, 04:25:27 PM Yeah, what He said. Anyway, "Beach Boy", calm down, I was just poking fun at ya. Why should my M600 take all the heat for being a "girly" bike? Oh, that's right--I am a girl! Congrats on the new ride . Have fun and keep us posted. Wasn't aware that I had gotten "riled" up. And I took no offense to the poke at my girlie 1100, was just expressing my thoughts on it compared to my other Ducs. |