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Thanks to everyone who provided advice in last week's thread. I did wind up buying that Senna 750ie. (As if there was any doubt!) Here's a couple pics from the ride home. Having a few small issues: low fuel light/warning stays on, idling a tad high, no speedo atm, but nothing major. Can't wait for some warmer weather so I can ride!

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My fuel light stopped working the second ride after I bought it (used), whereupon I ran out of has waiting for a warning that wasn't coming.  Never got it fixed and don't miss it.

Just curious: where is it idling at?

Your bike idle speed should be 11-1300 RPM.  As far as the low fuel light goes, as stated by 1.21GW, shouldn't be relied on.  Find out what your normal range is on a tank of fuel and fill up comfortably shy of that.  To do a basic diagnosis on the fuel light, lift tank, disconnect connector to sensor.  turn key on.  light off?  Sensor.  Light still on?  Wiring or problem inside cluster.  Fix it or not?  Up to you. 

Bike looks good.  Enjoy [Dolph]

Nice bike. Should run better than the carbed model from what I hear.

Stupid, but worth checking if you're new to these monsters:

Make sure the cold start/ fuel injection choke dial is turned ALL the way down. Otherwise it will idle high.

Nice bike . ..  as 1.21GW said, check the cable, if it is "too snug" it might be causing your high idle

How did those reflectors last this long??? >:(



Congrats. [thumbsup]

Thanks yall- I was messing with the dial before it started, then closed it again. So maybe the cable is tight. Will check it out.

The fuel light/warning is a very minor annoyance and I will probably disable it, it's not like I need it!

Congrats!  I've got a 750 and have really enjoyed it for over a decade now!  I love that Senna color scheme, one of my favorites!

JM

Congrats !

Check this link out and meet some fellow Ducati riders. Any excuse to ride is a good one!!

http://www.ducati.ms/forums/11-ducati-motorcycle-chat/437874-2015-east-coast-ducati-ms-meet-vi-may-6-10th-official-thred-132.html (http://www.ducati.ms/forums/11-ducati-motorcycle-chat/437874-2015-east-coast-ducati-ms-meet-vi-may-6-10th-official-thred-132.html)

Nice! I do need to find some Duc riders in the Atlanta area to ride with.

I can help w/ that.

Nice- are you in the area? I'm in Gwinnett (East Atlanta). Looking forward to riding in North GA.

East Atlanta is somewhere else to me (an Intown neighborhood, not Gwinnett Co.).  

Yes, I'm near you @ spaghetti junction & know a lot of intown duck riders.

Email me & I'll let ya know about some weekly events/ groups around town.

Congrats again.

Silas, I would recommend that you modify your post to not include your email. Unfortunately the interwebz bots are constantly trolling for emails. Send it by PM instead.

If you get a little more adventurous that North GA, as in Western NC and Upstate SC, shoot me a PM.  When I get out, it's not uncommon for me head into areas as far south as Helen, GA and Walhalla SC.

JM

Maybe when the weather warms up we can schedule a meet at TWoS in Suches. The new owner has really fixed the place up, as always beautiful camping but also added about 3 - 4 cabins.
The riding around Suches doesn't get any better!!!

http://twowheelsofsuches.com/ (http://twowheelsofsuches.com/)

I used to frequent TWO back in the day. I was very sad to hear that it closed, but it sounds like it's back up and running! This was THE place to stop when riding up in the GA mountains.

Jduke , journeyman, Empower...

Yes-let's plan a DMF ride up there.  TWO is now TWOs and as always a great spot to start from. 348 (Richard BRussell) Wolf Pen Gap is my favorite road, N of Vogel State Park  just off 180.

180-129-180-348-15 to Helen.
Excellent ride from  Suches to Helen. Had an adolescent black bear cross the road in front of me on 348 last summer.

If we have some good weather prior to May, I'll make it a point to head that way as much as possible.  I've got a boy arriving right about the beginning of May, so I'll be spending a lot of time at home for most of May and June.  C and I do a lot to support each other, so I can still manage a day out here and there, just not many.  I would still enjoy meeting up some DMFers, met a few in the past and have had nothing but an awesome time. 

JM

So with a kid coming in May, DIMBY is definitely not on your summer agenda.  Dang.

That would be awesome guys. Let's definitely plan a ride as soon as the weather gets good. Damn ice down here all week although I did get some riding in on Saturday :)