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Title: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: jsluvb on November 04, 2009, 08:21:48 PM
Traded in my 09 M696.......... due to unbeatable offer from the dealer and Forza program from Ducati... here is my new ride.

(http://www.oniva.com/upload/1894/sf1.jpg)

(http://www.oniva.com/upload/1894/sf3.jpg)
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: KopfjÀger on November 04, 2009, 08:28:39 PM
Nice  [evil]
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: grandpa nate on November 04, 2009, 08:28:48 PM
 [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: IZ on November 04, 2009, 08:44:13 PM
beautiful!  But I hope you have a garage to put that in?  Not just the pop-up in the background?  ;)
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: Big Troubled Bear on November 04, 2009, 09:02:06 PM
Sweet [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: mattyvas on November 05, 2009, 12:12:03 AM
Oh for the coin to have one of these things.
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: ungeheuer on November 05, 2009, 12:51:00 AM
Lovely bit of gear you got there!  Good on ya  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: orangelion03 on November 05, 2009, 01:23:39 AM
Let it be noted that I officially hate you.

Nice bike man!!!  Would be my first choice if'n I had the dosh for it...
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: lwszabo on November 05, 2009, 03:02:53 AM
that is the first picture where I think the SF looks good!!!! I really need to see one in person!
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: RC Fan on November 05, 2009, 03:35:08 AM
That's a big step up!  Congrats!
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: Q777 on November 05, 2009, 04:07:16 AM
Was it a dealer demo bike with all the mods already done?  What a fabulous upgrade.  Good for you!
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: Strafer on November 05, 2009, 04:20:17 AM
Excellent...! [beer]
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: lagerman72 on November 05, 2009, 04:30:04 AM
That is a great looking ride, congrats!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: Fresh Pants on November 05, 2009, 04:38:47 AM
Purdy.  [evil]

Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: KRJ on November 05, 2009, 04:46:53 AM


  Nice...I can dig the slash cut Termi's, looks very nice. Let Us know the differance in riding style You encounter, should be a bit different....
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: vw151 on November 05, 2009, 05:31:05 AM
That looks fantastic.  Those are a cool set of pipes.  I want to ride it! 
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: M900 on November 05, 2009, 05:38:52 AM
Quote from: lwszabo on November 05, 2009, 03:02:53 AM
that is the first picture where I think the SF looks good!!!! I really need to see one in person!

it looks better in person, but the bike is TINY! 
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: Monster Dave on November 05, 2009, 05:41:50 AM
Glad to see that you got the Termi's on it - the stock exhaust sounds so puny in comparison to the bike. Nice!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: yotogi on November 05, 2009, 06:24:13 AM
Gratz! Talk about an upgrade!!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: r_ciao on November 05, 2009, 07:23:02 AM
WANT.

More power too you!!!!
[moto] [beer]
Ciao!
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: IdZer0 on November 05, 2009, 08:32:42 AM
Great upgrade!

How easy/difficult do you find the move, regarding the difference in power an 2v vs 4v? How many years riding experience do you have ? (I'm hoping of doing the same thing if the opportunity presents itself.)

Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: Raux on November 05, 2009, 08:40:09 AM
the SF is really growing on me. that red is just beautiful.
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: Goat_Herder on November 05, 2009, 09:03:53 AM
Quote from: M900 on November 05, 2009, 05:38:52 AM
the bike is TINY! 
So true.  I didn't realize that until I sat in one. 

CONTRATS ON THE NEW RIDE!
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: red baron on November 05, 2009, 09:26:50 AM
Quote from: IdZer0 on November 05, 2009, 08:32:42 AM
Great upgrade!

How easy/difficult do you find the move, regarding the difference in power an 2v vs 4v? How many years riding experience do you have ? (I'm hoping of doing the same thing if the opportunity presents itself.)




Rest assured it's WHEEEEEEEEEELIE easy. [evil]
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: Spidey on November 05, 2009, 10:05:14 AM
I see sleeper clutch, yezz?  Ore jus presser plait?

Congrats.  I love the look of a SF with Termis.  Dunno what it is about those pipes, but they really make the look.   [thumbsup]

Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: ArguZ on November 05, 2009, 12:09:43 PM
My full envy is with you :)
Perfect  !!
Have fun and drive save.
Btw...isnt it winter ?? hehe
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: Benjamin5150 on November 05, 2009, 05:15:43 PM
Quote from: mattyvas on November 05, 2009, 12:12:03 AM
Oh for the coin to have one of these things.

Amen Brother.  I'd consider a second job for one.
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: jsluvb on November 05, 2009, 08:00:59 PM
Thanks for the compliments  :)
To answer some of your questions:

The first thing I notice is the seat height, I am 32" inseam and I barely touching the ground with my toes.   
lots of power and torque......  wheelie when first time test rode it in front of the dealership by mistake.. :P  getting use to it.....

I think I miss is the mini bikini fairing on the 696, it actually helps on freeway speed.  I tried 130mph and need to fight the wind resistance hard.....

At last..... almost forgot to mention the brake --- one finger only!!!! 
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: TightLines on November 07, 2009, 02:23:57 AM
696 to an SF.  Hold on!  [evil]
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: Michael Moore on November 18, 2009, 05:44:54 AM
Congrats man, you're gonna love it. It's a very very good motorcycle.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: orenjimonster on November 19, 2009, 02:03:27 PM
whats the Forza program from the dealer?
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: mitt on November 19, 2009, 02:31:39 PM
Can you take and post a couple more hi-res shots for backgrounds for us non-sf owners  :-[   ;D


congrats

mitt
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: Michael Moore on November 19, 2009, 04:44:45 PM
Quote from: mitt on November 19, 2009, 02:31:39 PM
Can you take and post a couple more hi-res shots for backgrounds for us non-sf owners  :-[   ;D


congrats

mitt

not sure if you were asking me, but sure Mitt, no prob.
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: mitt on November 20, 2009, 04:12:20 AM
Quote from: Michael Moore on November 19, 2009, 04:44:45 PM
not sure if you were asking me, but sure Mitt, no prob.

The OP, but if you got some new ones, post them up.   [thumbsup]


mitt
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: Michael Moore on November 20, 2009, 05:43:43 AM
Quote from: mitt on November 20, 2009, 04:12:20 AM
The OP, but if you got some new ones, post them up.   [thumbsup]


mitt

OK Mitt, I posted up some new ones here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mbmoore/sets/1069518/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mbmoore/sets/1069518/)

This is the one I'm using for my background:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2729/4120085992_13dab40c8c.jpg)
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: mitt on November 20, 2009, 07:27:15 AM
I picked the one in your sig  ;D


mitt
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: Michael Moore on November 20, 2009, 05:01:31 PM
Quote from: mitt on November 20, 2009, 07:27:15 AM
I picked the one in your sig  ;D


mitt

Enjoy man.
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: DucNrun on November 24, 2009, 03:45:49 PM
Quote from: Michael Moore on November 20, 2009, 05:43:43 AM
OK Mitt, I posted up some new ones here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mbmoore/sets/1069518/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mbmoore/sets/1069518/)

This is the one I'm using for my background:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2729/4120085992_13dab40c8c.jpg)


That's a fantastic shot!  Where is that, the north side of Tam?
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: sbrguy on November 24, 2009, 06:15:01 PM
termi did the streetfighter slip ons so much nicer than the aftermarket 696 and 1100 monster slip ons...
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: Michael Moore on November 24, 2009, 07:45:01 PM
Quote from: DucNrun on November 24, 2009, 03:45:49 PM
That's a fantastic shot!  Where is that, the north side of Tam?

Yep, up on Bolinas ridge (aka Ridgecrest Blvd.) They shoot a bunch of car commercials up there - it's pretty damn scenic.
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: DucNrun on November 25, 2009, 06:17:43 AM
I need to do a Tam ride again...it's been too long! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: Michael Moore on November 25, 2009, 07:08:37 AM
Quote from: DucNrun on November 25, 2009, 06:17:43 AM
I need to do a Tam ride again...it's been too long! [thumbsup]

You know, for being a big bike, the Streetfighter is remarkably fun on the really twisty parts of Tam. I think once I put Michelin 2CTs on it, it'll be even better.
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: DucNrun on November 25, 2009, 08:37:13 AM
Quote from: Michael Moore on November 25, 2009, 07:08:37 AM
You know, for being a big bike, the Streetfighter is remarkably fun on the really twisty parts of Tam. I think once I put Michelin 2CTs on it, it'll be even better.

I'd love to hook up with you guys for a ride sometime...it's kind of a drag that I work weekends...

BTW...my profile pic was taken on the west side of Fairfax/Bolinas Rd...one of my favorites!
Title: Re: Bye bye M696....Hello Streetfighter!!!
Post by: Michael Moore on November 25, 2009, 09:11:24 AM
Quote from: DucNrun on November 25, 2009, 08:37:13 AM
I'd love to hook up with you guys for a ride sometime...it's kind of a drag that I work weekends...

BTW...my profile pic was taken on the west side of Fairfax/Bolinas Rd...one of my favorites!

Weekdays are better anyway, no? Post up something on the SF MOB board (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?board=19.0) and we'll do a ride sometime.