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hbliam
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« 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.

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« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2008, 03:30:35 PM »
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« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2008, 10:06:20 PM »
congrats! welcome back!

when's the techday? Grin
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« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2008, 09:25:45 AM »
Quote from: sqweak on September 12, 2008, 10:06:20 PM
congrats! welcome back!

when's the techday? Grin

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?  Cheesy 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.
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« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2008, 09:07:44 PM »
Quote from: 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.

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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.
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« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2008, 09:35:13 PM »
Quote from: darylbowden on September 13, 2008, 09:07:44 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.
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« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2008, 01:36:27 PM »
Quote from: hbliam on September 13, 2008, 09:25:45 AM
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?  Cheesy 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!

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« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2008, 04:59:55 PM »
Quote from: hbliam on September 13, 2008, 09:35:13 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.
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« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2008, 07:18:15 AM »



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














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« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2008, 09:56:52 AM »
Quote from: nomods on September 15, 2008, 07:18:15 AM


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














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

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« Reply #10 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]
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« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2008, 07:43:33 PM »
Quote from: nomods on September 15, 2008, 05:49:03 PM

                 Thank you Bad Dog for noticing that I am providing ample

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That's not what I said, Babe !

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« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2008, 08:12:02 PM »
Quote from: nomods on September 15, 2008, 07:18:15 AM
             Isn't that a "girls" bike with those tiny wheels?
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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.
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« Reply #13 on: September 17, 2008, 08:19:47 PM »
Quote from: hbliam on September 17, 2008, 08:12:02 PM

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


Careful....Nomods just might not want you to.
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« Reply #14 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.
                                               
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