A new S2R 800 for me

[JSun]

Really excited!  Today I took delivery of a 2005 S2R 800.  The bike belonged to duccarlos and it is absolutely amazing.  Six years I have wanted a monster and today was the day.  It's a present to myself for getting broadsided by an expedition and surviving. 
I was on a R6 for years and was used to the power band that it produced.  When I sat the S2R I rolled the throttle back popped the clutch and..... god damn I love the torque she puts out.  Totally new riding experience.  It was hard to put her in the garage after a short ride.  Still have to take it easy with the broken shoulder and I knew I'd push it if I continued. 
She is my new daily commuter and will barley get a chance to sit idle in the garage.  From what I hear Ducati's are a reliable work horse as long as you properly maintain and care for them.  Looking forward to this new relationship and can't wait to open it up.
Once fully healed a trip is planned from South Florida up to Ashville NC (with a stop in N. Georgia) to visit some friends and play in the mountains.  This bike deserves the proper roads that S Florida fails to provide.     

[gOoIe B]

welcome, and nice choice of bike (/bias)!  I too lusted for many years before I got mine.

You will be pleased to know that the 800 engine is generally revered around here as the most reliable and worry-free of modern 2 valve ducatis.  Definitely a workhorse.  I've put over 20k miles on mine in 3 years and I've never had a problem - just follow the maintenance schedule.

Stick around, learn some shit, grab the tools and start modding

[JSun]

Ah, Thank you.
Carlos has her looking and riding pretty good. 
S2R 1000 adjustable forks with upgraded innards
Acerbis Cyclops headlight
DP turn signals
Barends/CRG Lane Splitter Bar End Mirror
CRG Adjustable brake/clutch levers
DP open airbox
Power Commander
New tank (after swelling)
Boomtubes exhaust
DP gel seat
CF seat cowl
Mad Doctor tail chop/integrated tail light and turn signals

My short term goals are: Clip-ons, stock headlamp, new rear-sets and novice riding instruction. 

[ute]

You will love the s2r !!!

I have a Gixxer 750 as well and 9 outa 10 times I will take the Duc

Welcome and enjoy

[DucatiBastard]

Welcome!  S2R 800 is the best (I'm not at all biased)

Looks like Carlos modded well, lets see some pics of the ride!

Also, Congrats!

[H-2 CHARLIE]

 great to hear you like the new whells ... i picked up a SS 750  FI  a few mos ago and i really like the sound of my short yosh  pipe ..

[JSun]