Ducati Newbie

13-12-2019, 07:33 AM

Hello to you all and thank you for the membership. It's nice to know there is a larger community out there with resource that can be pulled upon in times of need.

My name is Keith and i have been into biking for around 35 years although this is the first Ducati i have owned.

Current bike is the Monster 796 2012 which was given to me by my brother after it was stolen / recovered. Due to the fact the toe rags could not start the Duke, they set about with a hammer. So i have inherited a nice bike with lots of damage so i will be looking towards you guys in times of need.

Regards

Ron1000 · 13-12-2019, 08:06 AM

Welcome.

Couldn’t be in a better forum for technical knowledge.

Uncle Bob · 13-12-2019, 08:58 AM

Hello and welcome Keith.

mickj · 13-12-2019, 09:51 AM

Welcome to the forum Keith,

hope you get the bike sorted quickly.

Darkness · 13-12-2019, 11:03 AM

Welcome aboard.
Lots of photo’s please!

Luddite · 13-12-2019, 12:49 PM

Welcome aboard, Keith.

If you've got some cosmetic damage from the theft, that sounds like an excuse for some upgrades and modifications! (And a great winter project!)

Also, if you're new to Ducatis, you may find the low-speed running 'challenging', especially if you're coming from a Japanese in-line four. Many on here, (myself included), have found that a reflash improves matters greatly. Here's the most recent thread on the subject (also featuring a 796).

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=57856

13-12-2019, 07:33 AM	#1
Khyabusa1300 Guest Posts: n/a	Ducati Newbie Hello to you all and thank you for the membership. It's nice to know there is a larger community out there with resource that can be pulled upon in times of need. My name is Keith and i have been into biking for around 35 years although this is the first Ducati i have owned. Current bike is the Monster 796 2012 which was given to me by my brother after it was stolen / recovered. Due to the fact the toe rags could not start the Duke, they set about with a hammer. So i have inherited a nice bike with lots of damage so i will be looking towards you guys in times of need. Regards

13-12-2019, 09:51 AM	#4
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 565	Welcome to the forum Keith, hope you get the bike sorted quickly. __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

13-12-2019, 11:03 AM	#5
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	Welcome aboard. Lots of photo’s please! __________________ Original and Best since 1993

13-12-2019, 08:06 AM	#2
Ron1000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Livingston Bike: M1100evo Posts: 867	Welcome. Couldn’t be in a better forum for technical knowledge.

13-12-2019, 08:58 AM	#3
Uncle Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Milton Keynes Bike: M1100evo Posts: 233	Hello and welcome Keith.

13-12-2019, 12:49 PM	#6
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	Welcome aboard, Keith. If you've got some cosmetic damage from the theft, that sounds like an excuse for some upgrades and modifications! (And a great winter project!) Also, if you're new to Ducatis, you may find the low-speed running 'challenging', especially if you're coming from a Japanese in-line four. Many on here, (myself included), have found that a reflash improves matters greatly. Here's the most recent thread on the subject (also featuring a 796). http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=57856