New Ducati Owner, Looking for Friends, Advice

[jfabs]

Hi Guys,

I'm a new rider, and new Ducati owner. Just bought my first bike... a 2002 620 Dark... I am super stoked on it, and am having an awesome time riding it around town.

However, aside from riding it, I don't really know much about my new toy... I need to learn more about this bike before I start investing in fixing it up.

Really, I don't know very much about bikes in general and was wondering if any of you Ducati Jedi would want to get together some time for a beer and a chat.

I know the bike needs a little bit of work, and I want to start on some minor repairs and basic mods. I'm looking for some advice, tips, info on tools & mods & parts & where to buy... and really whatever else you care to share.

I had hoped to make it to the Ducati Ride tomorrow morning, but found out I have to be at work. So, I'm hoping this post will help me meet some of you before the next one!

I'm in Downtown Honolulu... Nuuanu area.

Hope to hear back from some of you soon!
Aloha,
Justin

[MadDuck]

Welcome aboard Justin!  Beers, chat, fixin', modifyin' ---- no problemo.  Oh yeah, once in a while we ride these things too.  See you around sometime. Too bad you can't make the ride.

[teddy037.2]

alooooohaaa!!!!!

 

first rule about desmotropic: FNG buys the beer.

I am also happy to see another chick bike in the mix    fast bikes are for suckers!

I'm sure we'll be able to rustle up a meeting of the usuals. well, sans ben, 'til he gets back.

[eltristo]

Woo-hoo!  Welcome to flavor country!

Or something.  I am up/down for a ride.  Still need that damn battery though....

[DRKWNG]

BBQ and  at my house as soon as I get back, as long as Justin brings the 

[jfabs]

Rock n roll... I'll bring beer... and I guess bacon?

Thanks for the warm welcome, guys. Looking forward to meeting you all.

-Justin

[teddy037.2]

I gotta warn you though... I am not nearly this cool in RL 

the rest of the lot are cool beans.

[eltristo]

I gotta warn you though... I am not nearly this cool in RL 

the rest of the lot are cool beans.

What he said.
 

[DRKWNG]

Hey Justin, you still around?

[zzilla]

Hey Justin,

I'll split the beer tab with you, since technically I'm still the FNG too.  I'm not even on the island yet, but I'm looking at houses in the Ewa area as of right now. It'll take until the middle of August for Serenity to get to the Island with the rest of my household goods, i think. We'll go riding then. [moto] Catch you on the flip side bruddah.
-Trey

[teddy037.2]

no kiddin', eh?


I hope we didn't scare him off.




I don't smell that funny.... 

[DRKWNG]

Catch you on the flip side bruddah.
-Trey

Oh god, Trey is going local and speaking pidgeon...

And one thing to keep in mind, getting in and out of Ewa can be a total nightmare during the usual traffic times. 

[teddy037.2]

lol, crazy locals...

[zzilla]

I'm just the token white guy trying to fit in

[teddy037.2]

I'm just the token white guy trying to fit in

actually...

ben, mac, and jebus are all haole.

i'm like the token asian in the group