The Official 696 APPRECIATION Thread!!!

[the ron]

hey ron, maybe you should sent a letter to Ducati urging them to continue to build the old monster forever, and then see if they will include these items since you obviously aren't concerned with style and funcion comes first.



Style is what ultimately sells bikes.  I'll bring up the 999 again.  Its styling was too much for most people and it didn't sell well.  That doesn't mean it wasn't a great performer though.  Why do you think the 1098 and 848 look so much more mainstream?  I'm guess Ducati wanted to get out of their sales slump and stay in business.  They are pulling styling cues from around the industry as well as their past models and finding a combination that alot of people like.  If the 696 accomplishes this for the monster then I am all for anything that keeps a marque around that we are all obviuosly very passionate about.   And why wouldn't you want race derived parts trickling down into production bikes.  I see, they are just too stylish for you maybe?  Drum brakes for your then...

did you get that windscreen on ebay? did you see one in tangerine with the black stripe? can someone photo shop that onto my s2r with the 14tooth front sprocket so i can see what it looks like before i give this guy an offer


i love you guys

lol............

the ron

[Cucciolo]

what embarrasing is the fact that you cant handle someone who doesn't follow the pack and has a different opinion. i am enjoying my right to express myself. all in good fun by the way. maybe you can't handle my brand of humor.

the " everyone is too serious" ron 

I was right... you are the kid in high school who had no friends and annoyed everyone.. and I am the one who would beat you up for being an A## to everyone. 

[Cucciolo]

Can we request to get this guy banned for ruining threads and pissing everyone off? This is ridiculous. Go away The Ron .. OUT!!! 

[Bad Kitty]

its all about looks.

the "i know bad kitty likes me" ron

[Bad Kitty]

You hate the 696 until she pulls up next to you and takes off her helmet....

You'd be like "That is the ugl........most beautiful bike I've ever seen!!!! What's your name?? "   

-Just messin' around  ...I've actually never seen BadKitty, but I'm sure she's lovely...

Well, you boys are making me blush.  I have always gotten a lot of attention since I am 5'11" and 380 lbs.  These curves just love a great rider.  The rash is almost healed and according to the commercials, the PROACTIV should have the acne cleared up in less then 30 days. 

Coffee anybody?

[danaid]

  I've had my 696 since last thursday, I love it!  I've only put on 70 miles from just riding around town though.

[the ron]

I was right... you are the kid in high school who had no friends and annoyed everyone.. and I am the one who would beat you up for being an A## to everyone. 

everyone loved me because i was funny. i was never and will never be an ass to anyone. no one beat me up either. im a lover

the "lets all get along " ron

[somegirl]

Well, you boys are making me blush.  I have always gotten a lot of attention since I am 5'11" and 380 lbs.  These curves just love a great rider.  The rash is almost healed and according to the commercials, the PROACTIV should have the acne cleared up in less then 30 days. 

Coffee anybody?

[Big Troubled Bear]

At last we are getting somewhere with this thread

[johnster]

I have always gotten a lot of attention since I am 5'11" and 380 lbs. 

Had to get your rear shock re-sprung I assume???   

[mbalmer]

  I've had my 696 since last thursday, I love it!  I've only put on 70 miles from just riding around town though.

Since you have ridden your 696 for 70 miles, how is it for comfort? When I sat on it I felt pushed up against the tank. It was uncomfortable. I thought that in a riding position it might be fine. They didn't allow a test ride so all I could do was sit. I really like the bike, but worry about the comfort.

[Stangman]

When I first saw a picture of one, I hated it.  They are growing on me though...  The only thing I can't seem to get past is the Exhaust pipes, they are shaped so strange. 

I think Ducati did what they had to though, the old school purists are the minority.  They have modernized the Monster and I think they pulled it off pretty well.  I think they will sell a ton of them.

Can't imagine how excited you must be waiting for your brand new bike.   I've always rocked the used stuff. Congrats! 

[Some Dude]

I didn't like at first, still don't when looking at the pictures.  I decided to keep an open mind until I saw one.  Last saturday I went to the dealership to check it out and I actually like it alot, even the headlight, which I think looks goofy in the pics.  The only two things that I don't care for, are about the first two things you change anyway The exhaust & The rearsets.  That also happens to be what I don't like about current monsters.  I think this will be a huge seller for them.  When they come out with a larger displacement 2v motor I think I'll be all over it.

[Bad Kitty]

Had to get your rear shock re-sprung I assume???   

Maybe that is what it needs...  I couldn't figure out why it keeps bottoming out on speed bumps.  Thanks!

[danaid]

Since you have ridden your 696 for 70 miles, how is it for comfort? When I sat on it I felt pushed up against the tank. It was uncomfortable. I thought that in a riding position it might be fine. They didn't allow a test ride so all I could do was sit. I really like the bike, but worry about the comfort.

Yes when just cruzing long distances, I start to slide toward the tank and mash my nads, no problem, just re-adjust. What I like is the bar reach. I have long arms so I get a good mostly uprite position.