Bex's new bike!!!! - Page 3

22-08-2010, 10:33 AM

Fine thanks! I've got the lower seat on at the moment and my feet are pretty much grounded - I could have sworn they didnt go flat on the ground when I tested it in the shop first time. Second time I went back I seemed to have grown - was very strange.

Anyway, not complaining! I'd like to get the original leather seat back on though, dont really like the material of the lower one, its almost over-grippy...

22-08-2010, 10:52 AM

How does it compare to your 620?

22-08-2010, 11:01 AM

Its a lot faster, and handles much better, but you know, love'm both the same!

More confident on the 620, this will take some getting used to, but I guess thats normal.

I'll be sad to see the other one go

22-08-2010, 03:56 PM

Good luck with the new bike... black bikes are always good in my opinion

22-08-2010, 04:26 PM

Nope, no extra side panels... or I've been ripped off if there should be

Done about 200miles now, want to get first service in before Belgium. Hows long it take for tyres to be fairly well run in? Must be ok by now?! Keep ****ting myself in first gear though, its a bit evil!

22-08-2010, 04:30 PM

Tyres should be ok by now I think. The bike looks sooooo nice

gary tompkins · 22-08-2010, 10:51 PM

Bex, Call the dealers to pre-book a service if you can

Sods law dictates that if you wait until the 600miles is up they'll be fully booked

steeevvvooo · 23-08-2010, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjbex

its a bit evil!

The bike does look evil, but you look even more so all in black like that!

Rally · 23-08-2010, 06:17 AM

Very cool looking there Bex, all in black. As Gary says, the tyres will be okay now. The wax comes off fairly quickly in the normal working zone, just be a little steady if you take over more into an area you haven't used of the tyre as yet. A little further each time as you get more confident and you will be fine.

So where is your luggage going for the trip, In the rucksack perhaps?

23-08-2010, 07:14 AM

Backpack, tailpack I guess... don't need much except a breakdown recovery number

Yeh I was warned to call up 2 weeks in advance to book the first service. No doubt it'll cost some silly amount of money as do all things Ducati related.

Albie · 23-08-2010, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjbex

Backpack, tailpack I guess... don't need much except a breakdown recovery number

Yeh I was warned to call up 2 weeks in advance to book the first service. No doubt it'll cost some silly amount of money as do all things Ducati related.

620 miles not 600 Do not go before or light will stay on

cost is around £80 first service, Nut bolt tighten etc and oil change

Black Bob · 23-08-2010, 07:58 PM

I followed this after seeing your 620 for sale, (I'm always in the For Sale section - innit sad?) Wondered if we'd lost another poor soul to the "thinking of giving up biking" void.

Top choice - well done!

I have to say that bike is lovely - the black 796 with red frame is definitely my favourite Ducati at the moment.

Can I have a go ?

I can finish scrubbing the tyres in for you..... no charge.

Oh well, it was worth a try.

23-08-2010, 08:08 PM

It looks even better in the second picture. I like how clean and golden that oil is too.

gary tompkins · 23-08-2010, 08:36 PM

I've just notice it looks like the heat shields are a different shape on the 796

Disguises the original cans shape a lot better IMO

Oh.. and there are plenty more options besides Termi's

These are sold stateside, and I think sound nice with baffle in - not sure if they're available here though

http://www.motovationusa.com/mvstore...?idproduct=645

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLWZ0...eature=related

and if your lottery numbers come up..

23-08-2010, 07:37 AM

Bex,

Congrats on the new bike, it looks lovely.
I took my 796 for it's 1st service the other week; Moto Rapido in Winchester told me to phone up on a day suitable for me and they'd just slot it in as it's only a quick job.
They did just that.

22-08-2010, 10:51 PM	#7
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Bex, Call the dealers to pre-book a service if you can Sods law dictates that if you wait until the 600miles is up they'll be fully booked __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

23-08-2010, 06:17 AM	#9
Rally Taking life easy........ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,969	Very cool looking there Bex, all in black. As Gary says, the tyres will be okay now. The wax comes off fairly quickly in the normal working zone, just be a little steady if you take over more into an area you haven't used of the tyre as yet. A little further each time as you get more confident and you will be fine. So where is your luggage going for the trip, In the rucksack perhaps? Last edited by Rally; 23-08-2010 at 11:04 AM..

23-08-2010, 07:58 PM	#12
Black Bob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Exeter Bike: M1100evo Posts: 580	Ooooooh...... I followed this after seeing your 620 for sale, (I'm always in the For Sale section - innit sad?) Wondered if we'd lost another poor soul to the "thinking of giving up biking" void. Top choice - well done! I have to say that bike is lovely - the black 796 with red frame is definitely my favourite Ducati at the moment. Can I have a go ? I can finish scrubbing the tyres in for you..... no charge. Oh well, it was worth a try.

23-08-2010, 08:36 PM	#14
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	I've just notice it looks like the heat shields are a different shape on the 796 Disguises the original cans shape a lot better IMO Oh.. and there are plenty more options besides Termi's These are sold stateside, and I think sound nice with baffle in - not sure if they're available here though http://www.motovationusa.com/mvstore...?idproduct=645 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLWZ0...eature=related and if your lottery numbers come up.. __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong! Last edited by gary tompkins; 23-08-2010 at 09:19 PM..

22-08-2010, 10:33 AM	#1
bex Guest Posts: n/a	Fine thanks! I've got the lower seat on at the moment and my feet are pretty much grounded - I could have sworn they didnt go flat on the ground when I tested it in the shop first time. Second time I went back I seemed to have grown - was very strange. Anyway, not complaining! I'd like to get the original leather seat back on though, dont really like the material of the lower one, its almost over-grippy...

22-08-2010, 10:52 AM	#2
rac3r Guest Posts: n/a	How does it compare to your 620?

22-08-2010, 11:01 AM	#3
bex Guest Posts: n/a	Its a lot faster, and handles much better, but you know, love'm both the same! More confident on the 620, this will take some getting used to, but I guess thats normal. I'll be sad to see the other one go

22-08-2010, 03:56 PM	#4
He11cat Guest Posts: n/a	Good luck with the new bike... black bikes are always good in my opinion

22-08-2010, 04:26 PM	#5
bex Guest Posts: n/a	Nope, no extra side panels... or I've been ripped off if there should be Done about 200miles now, want to get first service in before Belgium. Hows long it take for tyres to be fairly well run in? Must be ok by now?! Keep ****ting myself in first gear though, its a bit evil!

22-08-2010, 04:30 PM	#6
rac3r Guest Posts: n/a	Tyres should be ok by now I think. The bike looks sooooo nice

23-08-2010, 07:14 AM	#10
bex Guest Posts: n/a	Backpack, tailpack I guess... don't need much except a breakdown recovery number Yeh I was warned to call up 2 weeks in advance to book the first service. No doubt it'll cost some silly amount of money as do all things Ducati related.

23-08-2010, 08:08 PM	#13
Panther Guest Posts: n/a	It looks even better in the second picture. I like how clean and golden that oil is too.

23-08-2010, 07:37 AM	#15
markh Guest Posts: n/a	Bex, Congrats on the new bike, it looks lovely. I took my 796 for it's 1st service the other week; Moto Rapido in Winchester told me to phone up on a day suitable for me and they'd just slot it in as it's only a quick job. They did just that.