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[hbliam]

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]

[red baron]

 

[sqweak]

congrats! welcome back!

when's the techday?

[hbliam]

congrats! welcome back!

when's the techday?

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?  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.

[darylbowden]

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.

[hbliam]

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.

[Bad Dog]

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?  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!

[darylbowden]

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.

[Max LeanAngle]

             Isn't that a "girls" bike with those tiny wheels?














                                                       

[Bad Dog]

             Isn't that a "girls" bike with those tiny wheels?














                                                       

Keep that up...someone is likely to spank you, Eileen!

[Max LeanAngle]

                 Thank you Bad Dog for noticing that I am providing ample

                             room on my tail for said spanking [moto]

[Bad Dog]

                 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 !

 

[hbliam]

             Isn't that a "girls" bike with those tiny wheels?
                                                       

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.

[Bad Dog]

I haven't touched the rear yet. .......... Total hooligan ..........

Careful....Nomods just might not want you to.

[Max LeanAngle]

             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.