May 6th, 2009, 02:54 PM | #1 |
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Sat on a Monster
I sat on a Ducati Monster 696 today. I think it is one of the better looking naked bikes and has the Ducati je ne sais quoi. Just sitting on the floor it felt terrible. The pegs are short and the large metal structure behind the pegs is so wide it forces your heels out. I ride with the balls of my feet over the pegs and have size 12 feet so maybe this makes things worse but I could never ride like that. The pigeon toed position makes it really tough to reach the shifter and brake pedal. That along with the short pegs makes me feel I could easily slip off the pegs. Maybe Italians have dainty little ballet feet.
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May 6th, 2009, 02:57 PM | #2 |
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Did you have to lay on top of the gas tank to rach the handle bars as well?
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May 6th, 2009, 02:57 PM | #3 |
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That is interesting to know.
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May 6th, 2009, 03:47 PM | #4 | |
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May 6th, 2009, 03:48 PM | #5 |
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The grass isn't always greener...
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May 6th, 2009, 06:09 PM | #6 |
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I sat on a used 999 at the Ducati dealership after I bought the R6 and nearly fell in love, especially since the seat height was lower. Each to their own I guess, however my body type may fit the Ducati's better since Im a short guy (5'2").
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May 6th, 2009, 06:11 PM | #7 |
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I find I fit on the Ducati's better as well. 5'3.5" Hey, every half inch counts.
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May 6th, 2009, 06:52 PM | #8 | |
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If you can find one used a Honda 599 (Hornet) is also a very nice naked sport bike.
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May 6th, 2009, 07:00 PM | #9 |
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Corey what are you going to do when you start getting on in years like me and your are losing height due to age. You crack me up girl. Keep us laughing.
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May 6th, 2009, 07:22 PM | #10 |
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May 6th, 2009, 07:39 PM | #11 |
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Last time I went to the Dr I had them varify my exact height. 5'3.5"
That same visit I also cried when they poked my finger for blood. I was embarassed because I've had thousands of needle sticks and IV's. I can't stand my fingers getting pricked though. |
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May 6th, 2009, 07:43 PM | #12 |
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I can't stand the site of needles. I always look away.
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May 6th, 2009, 10:25 PM | #13 |
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how tall are you Tim?
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May 7th, 2009, 01:36 AM | #14 |
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Weird. Everytime I've had blood taken they prick my finger. Seems normal to me. You had never had it before?
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May 7th, 2009, 02:53 AM | #15 |
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May 7th, 2009, 07:47 AM | #16 |
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Love the look of the monster 696. Sat on it and slid into the tank. Don't know if I could deal with maybe needing to wear a cup everytime I came to a stop. Sweet looking, but that angle of the seat is too much for me.
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May 7th, 2009, 09:12 AM | #17 | |
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May 7th, 2009, 09:16 AM | #18 |
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Short(er) girls rock in my opinion.
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You do!
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May 8th, 2009, 01:04 AM | #20 |
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mmmm ducati monster 696. It is definitely going to be more aggressive than the ninja 25r. Great looking bike
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May 8th, 2009, 05:27 AM | #21 | |
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May 8th, 2009, 06:12 AM | #22 |
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Love Ducati (had two) hate street fighter look (on any bike).
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