Hi My Name Is Johno and I'm a Ducaholic

[johno]

Brand new rider
waiting on my red 696
Northern California
I Looked around some before walking into Ducati and fell hard for the 696.  They had just unpacked the shop's very first shipment while I watched in San Rafael, CA.  I had Duc's last on my list from the service reputation.  But, I am done.  A supportive and expert community like this sealed the deal.

Can't Wait
Can't Wait
Can't Wait
Can't F'ing WAIT!!!

Pic's when I can.  I hope I can hold out on Mod's after a year or so, since as careful as I'll be - I might just scratch up anything fancy I do now.  And, as a noob - what the heck do I know till I get some miles.

Anyway - thank you to the community.  I will ramp up my contrib where I can.  Really appreciate the riding techniques and the crash/lessons section.

johno

[TiNi]

hi johno!

congrats on your decision to go with ducati
there are only a couple of mods you absolutely must do,
and one of them is free...

the reflectorotomy 
you will find a wealth of information here on the DMF

we like pics too when you get a chance 
good luck with the 696!

[707soldier]

Congrats! Welcome to the party. 

[somegirl]

Welcome Johno, congrats on your new 696.   Make sure you check in at the MOB and introduce yourself. 

Hope to meet you soon, we'll have to organize another newbie-friendly ride one of these days. [moto]

[Got Duc]

Welcome

They don't look bad if you leave the reflectors on 

[baski696]

Welcome Johno, you are spot on about the community. I recently got my 696 and holding off expensive mods (termis) for at least 6 months. I did get CRG mirrors and speedymoto sliders. Haven't put them on yet, hoping the sliders would go on. The sliders seemed like a good idea, may be more experienced ducatisti can shed some light.

[red baron]

congrats and welcome