Hi All

12-11-2012, 02:57 PM

My name is Adrian and I have recently purchased a 2008 M696+.

I'm 50 now, so i thought its about time I had a Duke instead of the Honda I had been running for the past few years.

I'm one of those annoying "fair weather" riders, who takes the bike on a summer blast as and when the mood takes me. I love the way the Monster is so easy to ride and lets those of us who are challenged in the leg length department reach the ground on both sides with ease.

I've kitted my bike out in R&G bling, just in case. Now to try to get a few miles on the clock, (current 4,000). Only lingering regret is that I maybe should have bought the 1100 version.

I guess there's still time.

J.P · 12-11-2012, 03:30 PM

You can always get used to the bike then upgrade next summer.

And welcome to the club.

Haynee · 12-11-2012, 03:32 PM

Hi Adrian,
Good choice, my M696+ is 3.5 years young, commuting and weekend blasts, and some (not enough) longer trips too. Have been thinking about going up to the 1100evo, but keep putting it off.....you will have plenty of fun .... enjoy.

Albie · 12-11-2012, 03:37 PM

Hi Adrian. TBH the 696 is well enough solo or odd pillion ride. plenty of power there. The only advantage of 696 is they are lower than the 796/1100 so if you are finding yourself to tall you can get it raised with the 796/1100 rear shock pivot for not too much money.
See how you get on with it and enjoy it.

Welcome

Ps someone may be along soon and try to flog you a UKMOC bikecover or UKMOC mug LOL

J.P · 12-11-2012, 03:40 PM

You could do a lot worse than change the front sprocket to a 14 tooth one from a 15 tooth one, which should help with low speed chugging.

And if you're feeling flush , get yourself to BSD Performance in Peterborough, for an ECU remap which will really help run the bike smoothly.

Grumpy · 12-11-2012, 06:15 PM

Hi Adrian and welcome aboard.
One of my friends live in sunny Chattris, so im often up your way.Also capo is based in Wisbech.

Char · 12-11-2012, 06:57 PM

Hi & welcome - friendly bunch here

Nickj · 12-11-2012, 08:49 PM

Go on Adrian get out and collect some damp squishy patches LOL

13-11-2012, 12:09 PM

Thanks all for the welcome.

I have just bought my on-line ticket for the bike show at the NEC in a couple of weeks, and of course will head for the Ducati Monster 20th Anniversary displays, (to collect my free brolly!).

I'll also be checking out the new stuff.

13-11-2012, 12:22 PM

Welcome Adrian from another Adrian with a 696!

13-11-2012, 12:27 PM

Greetings Adrian!

12-11-2012, 02:57 PM	#1
Adrian Cooper Guest Posts: n/a	Hi All My name is Adrian and I have recently purchased a 2008 M696+. I'm 50 now, so i thought its about time I had a Duke instead of the Honda I had been running for the past few years. I'm one of those annoying "fair weather" riders, who takes the bike on a summer blast as and when the mood takes me. I love the way the Monster is so easy to ride and lets those of us who are challenged in the leg length department reach the ground on both sides with ease. I've kitted my bike out in R&G bling, just in case. Now to try to get a few miles on the clock, (current 4,000). Only lingering regret is that I maybe should have bought the 1100 version. I guess there's still time.

12-11-2012, 03:30 PM	#2
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	You can always get used to the bike then upgrade next summer. And welcome to the club. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

12-11-2012, 03:32 PM	#3
Haynee Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dublin 12 Bike: M696 Posts: 24	Welcome Hi Adrian, Good choice, my M696+ is 3.5 years young, commuting and weekend blasts, and some (not enough) longer trips too. Have been thinking about going up to the 1100evo, but keep putting it off.....you will have plenty of fun .... enjoy. __________________ Haynee agus a chairde

12-11-2012, 03:37 PM	#4
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	Hi Adrian. TBH the 696 is well enough solo or odd pillion ride. plenty of power there. The only advantage of 696 is they are lower than the 796/1100 so if you are finding yourself to tall you can get it raised with the 796/1100 rear shock pivot for not too much money. See how you get on with it and enjoy it. Welcome Ps someone may be along soon and try to flog you a UKMOC bikecover or UKMOC mug LOL __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

12-11-2012, 03:40 PM	#5
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	You could do a lot worse than change the front sprocket to a 14 tooth one from a 15 tooth one, which should help with low speed chugging. And if you're feeling flush , get yourself to BSD Performance in Peterborough, for an ECU remap which will really help run the bike smoothly. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

12-11-2012, 06:15 PM	#6
Grumpy record breaker!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peterborough Bike: M1200R Posts: 2,154	Hi Adrian and welcome aboard. One of my friends live in sunny Chattris, so im often up your way.Also capo is based in Wisbech. __________________ It's not the destination, but the journey that matters Definition of a motorbike, a devise for overtaking cars!

12-11-2012, 06:57 PM	#7
Char We're all mad here Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,536	Hi & welcome - friendly bunch here __________________ If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there

12-11-2012, 08:49 PM	#8
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,196	Go on Adrian get out and collect some damp squishy patches LOL __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

13-11-2012, 12:09 PM	#9
Adrian Cooper Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks all for the welcome. I have just bought my on-line ticket for the bike show at the NEC in a couple of weeks, and of course will head for the Ducati Monster 20th Anniversary displays, (to collect my free brolly!). I'll also be checking out the new stuff.

13-11-2012, 12:22 PM	#10
Musty Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome Adrian from another Adrian with a 696!

13-11-2012, 12:27 PM	#11
neilo Guest Posts: n/a	Greetings Adrian!