August 14th, 2012, 10:45 AM | #1 |
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
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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 |
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August 14th, 2012, 10:47 AM | #2 |
wat
Name: wat
Location: tustin/long beach
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nice bike! how do you like it so far? careful, ducatis are a big target for theifs
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August 14th, 2012, 10:47 AM | #3 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Joseph
Location: Winter Park, FL
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You need to get a belly pan for it. So sexy:
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August 14th, 2012, 11:25 AM | #4 |
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.
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Very nice! Gratz!
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August 14th, 2012, 11:41 AM | #5 | |
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
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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. |
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August 14th, 2012, 11:43 AM | #6 |
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
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August 14th, 2012, 11:43 AM | #7 |
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
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August 14th, 2012, 02:44 PM | #8 |
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.
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That bike is all kinds of sexy, except the mirrors
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August 14th, 2012, 03:46 PM | #9 |
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
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August 14th, 2012, 04:01 PM | #10 |
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.
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Looks nice. How is it riding a naked bike, the wind I mean?
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August 14th, 2012, 04:04 PM | #11 |
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
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The wind isn't too bad, but you do get some head shaking. Not as bad as you would think.
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August 14th, 2012, 08:10 PM | #12 |
Texas Newbie
Name: John
Location: D/FW Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.
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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...
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August 15th, 2012, 11:29 AM | #13 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Kevin
Location: NE PA
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 04 ZX 6R-636, 06 ZX 10 Posts: 203
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Nice! And good call on having a dedicated track bike.
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August 16th, 2012, 03:34 AM | #14 |
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.
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Gratz!!! That's a sweet lookin thang right there... Get some bar end mirrors, should look really slick...
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August 18th, 2012, 09:17 PM | #15 |
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
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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! |
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August 18th, 2012, 10:31 PM | #16 |
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
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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. |
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August 19th, 2012, 09:17 AM | #17 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Alex
Location: Greater Toronto Area
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 18
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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!
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August 26th, 2012, 01:19 AM | #18 |
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
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Nice! I too traded up to a monster 696 this summer! Congrats
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August 26th, 2012, 08:53 AM | #19 |
Texas Newbie
Name: John
Location: D/FW Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.
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What's the service scedule on the 696? I would love to have one, but the cost of service makes me worry.
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August 31st, 2012, 01:29 PM | #20 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Matthew
Location: Washington
Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Bike-less, Can I ride yours? Posts: 318
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How is the cornering on a 696? Beautiful bike, but I heard it lacks ground clearance.
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August 31st, 2012, 01:54 PM | #21 |
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
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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. |
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August 31st, 2012, 02:36 PM | #22 | |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Matthew
Location: Washington
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September 20th, 2012, 08:07 AM | #23 |
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
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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.
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September 20th, 2012, 08:38 AM | #24 |
Winging It In Life
Name: Umar
Location: SoCal
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.
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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. |
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September 20th, 2012, 08:55 AM | #25 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Alex
Location: michigan
Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 784
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Beautiful bike.
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September 20th, 2012, 09:02 AM | #26 |
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.
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^^^ and she demands bar end mirrors. You must not deny her that
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September 20th, 2012, 09:12 AM | #27 |
ninjette.org member
Name: aaron
Location: east texas
Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 honda shadow phantom Posts: 170
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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
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September 20th, 2012, 09:42 PM | #28 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Sarah
Location: NYC
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Silver 2005 Ninja 250 - Available for free mustache rides. Posts: 842
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That's the first bike I really wanted. |
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October 4th, 2012, 05:47 PM | #29 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Amir Sheikh
Location: Hollywood
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250r White SE Posts: 45
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I really like the ducati street fighter. But that's a big jump. Ride safe.
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October 26th, 2012, 04:54 PM | #30 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Joshua
Location: Eugene, OR
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 142
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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. |
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November 21st, 2012, 08:45 AM | #31 |
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
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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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December 12th, 2012, 08:35 PM | #32 | |
ninjette.org member
Name: Joshua
Location: Eugene, OR
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