Hello Ducati!!!!!!

MKlein3004 · August 14th, 2012, 10:45 AM

I am not leaving my Ninja 250 brotherhood

, but I am changing the reason for owning the 250. I have ventured to the track alot more lately and with increased speed, come increased damage when you lowside

. Enough lowsides have forced me to make my little ninjette a track only back (gladly doing so). This way if I crash out, I still have a street bike to ride.

Enter......

2005 Ducati Monster 620.

Got it for a good price (for me to know only), with 6600 miles on the clock. It came with the rear seat cowl, and a full service job performed. This is a great bike for every day riding and I am glad I purchased it for my daily commuter/fun weekend bike. I will give it a month or two before I start to make it my own, style and performance, I will also post updated pics of the bike then. If you have any questions regarding the bike I will gladly answer, but until then, enjoy the pics.

I will still be on the forum alot, but probably just in a different location. Ninjette at Speed

alex.s · August 14th, 2012, 10:47 AM

nice bike! how do you like it so far? careful, ducatis are a big target for theifs

Vampyre · August 14th, 2012, 10:47 AM

You need to get a belly pan for it. So sexy:

csmith12 · August 14th, 2012, 11:25 AM

Very nice! Gratz!

MKlein3004 · August 14th, 2012, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

nice bike! how do you like it so far? careful, ducatis are a big target for theifs

Yeah, the bike comes with a chipped key for some anti-theft security, but the thing stays in the garage at night, and at work we are far enough off the road that it would be noticable if someone tries to take her from me.

MKlein3004 · August 14th, 2012, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vampyre

You need to get a belly pan for it. So sexy:

The exterior mods will come in time. I am open to all options, but that damn duck bill fender is the first to go. Also looking into high mounts for the exhaust, but in due time.

MKlein3004 · August 14th, 2012, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Very nice! Gratz!

Thanks, I am pleased with it as well.

Jiggles · August 14th, 2012, 02:44 PM

That bike is all kinds of sexy, except the mirrors

MKlein3004 · August 14th, 2012, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

That bike is all kinds of sexy, except the mirrors

Believe me, the mirror's days are numbered.

ninjamunky85 · August 14th, 2012, 04:01 PM

Looks nice. How is it riding a naked bike, the wind I mean?

MKlein3004 · August 14th, 2012, 04:04 PM

The wind isn't too bad, but you do get some head shaking. Not as bad as you would think.

Yasko · August 14th, 2012, 08:10 PM

Great looking bike... Be sure and give a ride report after you get some good time in the seat... This bike is on my short list this fall... I'm thinking about getting one as a backup bike, if I can find one for aroud $4k or less...

Baddog · August 15th, 2012, 11:29 AM

Nice! And good call on having a dedicated track bike.

psych0hans · August 16th, 2012, 03:34 AM

Gratz!!! That's a sweet lookin thang right there... Get some bar end mirrors, should look really slick...

Goom · August 18th, 2012, 09:17 PM

So, are you used to that desmo ticking yet? Anytime I am around a Ducati, it takes my brain a minute to register that it's not broken, it just has a unique, sexy mating call. lol

Congrats on the bike. I definitely approve!

Zola · August 18th, 2012, 10:31 PM

Very nice.

It's great having a motorcycle to ride and a little better yet to have alternative motorcycles to ride when the feeling hits.

I do believe you know that!

Very nice.

BlackDynamite · August 19th, 2012, 09:17 AM

Very nice bike man. I'd agree with you that the duck tail fender is the first to go and then possibly the mirrors. The mirrors in my opinion don't look too bad. However, I assume the position of those mirrors would be safer than the bar end mirrors? Once again congrats and ride safe!

rz3r0 · August 26th, 2012, 01:19 AM

Nice! I too traded up to a monster 696 this summer! Congrats

Yasko · August 26th, 2012, 08:53 AM

What's the service scedule on the 696? I would love to have one, but the cost of service makes me worry.

kingkang204 · August 31st, 2012, 01:29 PM

How is the cornering on a 696? Beautiful bike, but I heard it lacks ground clearance.

MKlein3004 · August 31st, 2012, 01:54 PM

Its a 620, but the cornering does leave something to be desired. But, I am a little bit larger than the average guy on this board so I need to upgrade the spring rates on the front and rear. I also heard that if you buy a set of "lowering" links, that you can actually raise the back end with them and increase ground clearance. Also, high mount help with ground clearance as well. All of these are on my "to do" list. Tires as well. I have a mix of Diablos and BT-023 front/rear. I really want a good touring tire for the longer rides.

I have ridden it appoximately 600 miles, and enjoy it. The power is just enough and the body positioning is great. If you are looking for an upgrade, but not an insane one, I would definitely look at a V-Twin motorcycle, especially the Ducati Monster.

kingkang204 · August 31st, 2012, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MKlein3004

Its a 620, but the cornering does leave something to be desired. But, I am a little bit larger than the average guy on this board so I need to upgrade the spring rates on the front and rear. I also heard that if you buy a set of "lowering" links, that you can actually raise the back end with them and increase ground clearance. Also, high mount help with ground clearance as well. All of these are on my "to do" list. Tires as well. I have a mix of Diablos and BT-023 front/rear. I really want a good touring tire for the longer rides.

I have ridden it appoximately 600 miles, and enjoy it. The power is just enough and the body positioning is great. If you are looking for an upgrade, but not an insane one, I would definitely look at a V-Twin motorcycle, especially the Ducati Monster.

Just sold my ninja last night! I reallllly want a 848sf, so I'm tempted just to hold off and save up for that.

MKlein3004 · September 20th, 2012, 08:07 AM

Quick update on the bike. I had a little hiccup with the Ducati. While cruising down the road, on my way to work, the bike just cut out on me. I couldn't get the bike to restart so I had to call my parents to bring the trailer. I called up Ducati and they told me to bring it in. Failed fuel line from the fuel pump. Fixed for free, bike is back and purring again.

Lil_Green_Demon · September 20th, 2012, 08:38 AM

Damn, that was nice of the Ducati dealership. Congrats on the bike!
It's a beauty. You're pretty much now riding the Ferrari of the sport bike world.

azimmer11 · September 20th, 2012, 08:55 AM

Beautiful bike.

psych0hans · September 20th, 2012, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil_Green_Demon

Damn, that was nice of the Ducati dealership. Congrats on the bike!
It's a beauty. You're pretty much now riding the Ferrari of the sport bike world.

^^^

and she demands bar end mirrors. You must not deny her that

akcalhoun · September 20th, 2012, 09:12 AM

damn that is one sexy machine. i love the look of the monsters, and if/when i get another bike ive kinda already decided it will be a ducati monster. as far as reliablility goes how are ducatis? with the air cooled engine and all do they last long. sry to derail

BlueHairSar · September 20th, 2012, 09:42 PM

That's the first bike I really wanted.

Ninja-KID · October 4th, 2012, 05:47 PM

I really like the ducati street fighter. But that's a big jump. Ride safe.

joshuajcrouch · October 26th, 2012, 04:54 PM

Not to hijack your thread... but I am going to look at a 2001 M600 this weekend. Love your bike. The one I am looking at looks very similar.

First mods would be hack off the rear duck bill, new tires, and flip the handlebars.

MKlein3004 · November 21st, 2012, 08:45 AM

Its been a while since I posted about my Ducati, still kicking strong and as good as the day I bought it. I did get lucky with the dealership fixing it for free. I haven't modded the bike yet because I have been doing the track mods to the 250, and spending my time working and at the track.

Bar end mirrors are on the list, or maybe just some shorter/more sleak mirrors.
High Mount exhaust, K&N filter, and retune
Also chopping the duck tail off and getting some more attractive turn signals.
I am trying to decide if I want to powdercoat the wheels gold also???? HMM

Thanks for all the compliments on the bike.

joshuajcrouch · December 12th, 2012, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MKlein3004

Its been a while since I posted about my Ducati, still kicking strong and as good as the day I bought it. I did get lucky with the dealership fixing it for free. I haven't modded the bike yet because I have been doing the track mods to the 250, and spending my time working and at the track.

Bar end mirrors are on the list, or maybe just some shorter/more sleak mirrors.
High Mount exhaust, K&N filter, and retune
Also chopping the duck tail off and getting some more attractive turn signals.
I am trying to decide if I want to powdercoat the wheels gold also???? HMM

Thanks for all the compliments on the bike.

Any updates on the bike? How are you enjoying the bike? Did you end up making any suspension adjustments?

August 14th, 2012, 10:45 AM	#1
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	Hello Ducati!!!!!! I am not leaving my Ninja 250 brotherhood , but I am changing the reason for owning the 250. I have ventured to the track alot more lately and with increased speed, come increased damage when you lowside . Enough lowsides have forced me to make my little ninjette a track only back (gladly doing so). This way if I crash out, I still have a street bike to ride. Enter...... 2005 Ducati Monster 620. Got it for a good price (for me to know only), with 6600 miles on the clock. It came with the rear seat cowl, and a full service job performed. This is a great bike for every day riding and I am glad I purchased it for my daily commuter/fun weekend bike. I will give it a month or two before I start to make it my own, style and performance, I will also post updated pics of the bike then. If you have any questions regarding the bike I will gladly answer, but until then, enjoy the pics. I will still be on the forum alot, but probably just in a different location. Ninjette at Speed

August 14th, 2012, 10:47 AM	#2
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	nice bike! how do you like it so far? careful, ducatis are a big target for theifs __________________________________________________

August 14th, 2012, 11:25 AM	#4
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Very nice! Gratz! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 14th, 2012, 02:44 PM	#8
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	That bike is all kinds of sexy, except the mirrors __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

August 14th, 2012, 04:01 PM	#10
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	Looks nice. How is it riding a naked bike, the wind I mean? __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

August 14th, 2012, 10:47 AM	#3
Vampyre ninjette.org sage Name: Joseph Location: Winter Park, FL Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R Black, 2005 ZX-6R Blue Posts: 623	You need to get a belly pan for it. So sexy:

August 14th, 2012, 04:04 PM	#11
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	The wind isn't too bad, but you do get some head shaking. Not as bad as you would think.

August 14th, 2012, 08:10 PM	#12
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Great looking bike... Be sure and give a ride report after you get some good time in the seat... This bike is on my short list this fall... I'm thinking about getting one as a backup bike, if I can find one for aroud $4k or less...

August 15th, 2012, 11:29 AM	#13
Baddog ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: NE PA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 04 ZX 6R-636, 06 ZX 10 Posts: 203	Nice! And good call on having a dedicated track bike.

August 16th, 2012, 03:34 AM	#14
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	Gratz!!! That's a sweet lookin thang right there... Get some bar end mirrors, should look really slick... __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

August 18th, 2012, 09:17 PM	#15
Goom ninjette.org guru Name: Eric Location: Concord, NC Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1976 CB550 Cafe, 2011 Ninja 250, 1999 Honda CR125 Posts: 264	So, are you used to that desmo ticking yet? Anytime I am around a Ducati, it takes my brain a minute to register that it's not broken, it just has a unique, sexy mating call. lol Congrats on the bike. I definitely approve!

August 18th, 2012, 10:31 PM	#16
Zola 40 on the road Name: Vod Location: Victor, NY Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2012 Ninja 650, 2006 Bonneville, 1990 Sportster Posts: 67	Very nice. It's great having a motorcycle to ride and a little better yet to have alternative motorcycles to ride when the feeling hits. I do believe you know that! Very nice.

August 19th, 2012, 09:17 AM	#17
BlackDynamite ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Greater Toronto Area Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 18	Very nice bike man. I'd agree with you that the duck tail fender is the first to go and then possibly the mirrors. The mirrors in my opinion don't look too bad. However, I assume the position of those mirrors would be safer than the bar end mirrors? Once again congrats and ride safe!

August 26th, 2012, 01:19 AM	#18
rz3r0 ninjette.org member Name: Rick Location: Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R(Sold), 11 Honda Ruckus, 12 Ducati Monster 696 ABS Posts: 145	Nice! I too traded up to a monster 696 this summer! Congrats

August 26th, 2012, 08:53 AM	#19
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	What's the service scedule on the 696? I would love to have one, but the cost of service makes me worry.

August 31st, 2012, 01:29 PM	#20
kingkang204 ninjette.org guru Name: Matthew Location: Washington Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Bike-less, Can I ride yours? Posts: 318	How is the cornering on a 696? Beautiful bike, but I heard it lacks ground clearance. __________________________________________________ RR stands for Responsible Riding... Right?

August 31st, 2012, 01:54 PM	#21
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	Its a 620, but the cornering does leave something to be desired. But, I am a little bit larger than the average guy on this board so I need to upgrade the spring rates on the front and rear. I also heard that if you buy a set of "lowering" links, that you can actually raise the back end with them and increase ground clearance. Also, high mount help with ground clearance as well. All of these are on my "to do" list. Tires as well. I have a mix of Diablos and BT-023 front/rear. I really want a good touring tire for the longer rides. I have ridden it appoximately 600 miles, and enjoy it. The power is just enough and the body positioning is great. If you are looking for an upgrade, but not an insane one, I would definitely look at a V-Twin motorcycle, especially the Ducati Monster.

September 20th, 2012, 08:07 AM	#23
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	Quick update on the bike. I had a little hiccup with the Ducati. While cruising down the road, on my way to work, the bike just cut out on me. I couldn't get the bike to restart so I had to call my parents to bring the trailer. I called up Ducati and they told me to bring it in. Failed fuel line from the fuel pump. Fixed for free, bike is back and purring again.

September 20th, 2012, 08:38 AM	#24
Lil_Green_Demon Winging It In Life Name: Umar Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	Damn, that was nice of the Ducati dealership. Congrats on the bike! It's a beauty. You're pretty much now riding the Ferrari of the sport bike world.

September 20th, 2012, 08:55 AM	#25
azimmer11 ninjette.org sage Name: Alex Location: michigan Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 784	Beautiful bike. __________________________________________________ Rockin' black on black since 2007.

September 20th, 2012, 09:12 AM	#27
akcalhoun ninjette.org member Name: aaron Location: east texas Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 honda shadow phantom Posts: 170	damn that is one sexy machine. i love the look of the monsters, and if/when i get another bike ive kinda already decided it will be a ducati monster. as far as reliablility goes how are ducatis? with the air cooled engine and all do they last long. sry to derail

September 20th, 2012, 09:42 PM	#28
BlueHairSar ninjette.org sage Name: Sarah Location: NYC Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Silver 2005 Ninja 250 - Available for free mustache rides. Posts: 842	That's the first bike I really wanted.

October 4th, 2012, 05:47 PM	#29
Ninja-KID ninjette.org member Name: Amir Sheikh Location: Hollywood Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250r White SE Posts: 45	I really like the ducati street fighter. But that's a big jump. Ride safe.

October 26th, 2012, 04:54 PM	#30
joshuajcrouch ninjette.org member Name: Joshua Location: Eugene, OR Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 142	Not to hijack your thread... but I am going to look at a 2001 M600 this weekend. Love your bike. The one I am looking at looks very similar. First mods would be hack off the rear duck bill, new tires, and flip the handlebars.

November 21st, 2012, 08:45 AM	#31
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	Its been a while since I posted about my Ducati, still kicking strong and as good as the day I bought it. I did get lucky with the dealership fixing it for free. I haven't modded the bike yet because I have been doing the track mods to the 250, and spending my time working and at the track. Bar end mirrors are on the list, or maybe just some shorter/more sleak mirrors. High Mount exhaust, K&N filter, and retune Also chopping the duck tail off and getting some more attractive turn signals. I am trying to decide if I want to powdercoat the wheels gold also???? HMM Thanks for all the compliments on the bike.

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