I'm new too.

15-07-2019, 11:28 PM

Hi, Just popped in here to say hi, so, Hi everybody. Thanks to the Admin whos authorised me to post this and especially to Chris Pullen for introducing me to

In the long and distant past I briefly owned a 900 SS Darmah. Ace on long bends and the straights but a bit of a 'pain' around the gnarly bits.

Now, a week last sunday I got myself a Monster 696 +, a 2013 model, Ducati red 'tank' & black frame. It's a completely different beast. I'm so enjoying my Duke after so many years on Jap bikes and a couple of Guzzis etc.

So I'm no-shot (to be changed later) I'm glad to be here. I live in Worcestershire, and of a certain age who should know better.

chris.p · 16-07-2019, 06:36 AM

Got you on at last No Shot, welcome aboard fella

You will find plenty of friendly folk and plenty of good advice for what ever your Bike related problems etc, enjoy.

Chris.

Darkness · 16-07-2019, 08:40 AM

Welcome aboard!

Nickj · 16-07-2019, 08:57 AM

A new bike and the weather to use it ... And the weather to use it too

enjoy

mickj · 16-07-2019, 04:56 PM

Welcome to the forum no-shot.

16-07-2019, 10:38 PM

Thanks all for the welcome. Yup, Chris, you got me. I've looked up that post about flash upgrade. Very interesting...... We have a new Ducati showroom, sales, parts the whole deal coming shortly here.
I cannot wait... so, a 14 tooth engine socket is the 1st thing then.

no-shot

chris.p · 16-07-2019, 11:11 PM

You might not need the 14th on a 696, but it is a cheap try, most important bit is get the ecu Rexxerr flashed, Neil at Cornerspeed is on holiday at the moment but should be back in a week or so and does postal service on the re flash.

Maggsy · 17-07-2019, 08:02 AM

Hi no-shot.
Good bike choice!
I've had 14t front sprocket fitted and Rexxer reflash by Cornerspeed (posted ECU).
They were both done at the same time so it's hard to say which is most influential. 14t front sprocket has to be the easiest and cheapest mod going though.
Since the changes the bike is much smoother, it's now a breeze around town, and the acceleration is much quicker. On normal roads up to (ahem) 80-90 it will keep up with most bikes. If you do longer distances and motorways you might prefer to keep the taller gearing (and better fuel economy) but for my Sunday afternoon/evening jaunts this set-up is great fun! I'm going to The Classic TT this year and I think it will be perfect on The Island but the ride to Heysham may be a bit of a pain!
After three years, I can't see me getting rid of mine until I'm too old to get my leg over it (oo-er missus)!
Any questions, give me a shout!

17-07-2019, 10:19 PM

Thanks Chris, I'll def look him up (when I get the money!)
@Maggsy seems a good deal. I find it a bit choppy at low (read legal) speeds, so a 14T maybe what I'm looking for. I'll probably get the flashing done first though. I only intend to ride solo and on 'jolies' so not much fussed about mpg, atm.
Good info from both of you, thanks. I'll catch up with Chris soon for the address of Neil.

Luddite · 17-07-2019, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by no-shot

I'll catch up with Chris soon for the address of Neil.

Another satisfied Cornerspeed customer here! Neil's details are here on his website:

http://cornerspeed.co.uk

18-07-2019, 10:59 PM

Thanks Luddite for the link, Imma gonna use it now!

WOW, good site. I'll phone tomorrow. :-)

chris.p · 19-07-2019, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by no-shot

Thanks Luddite for the link, Imma gonna use it now!

WOW, good site. I'll phone tomorrow. :-)

Neil is away on holiday, should be back next week I think

19-07-2019, 05:58 PM

Thanks Chris, I'll leave it 'till Monday.

15-07-2019, 11:28 PM	#1
Bob.E Guest Posts: n/a	I'm new too. Hi, Just popped in here to say hi, so, Hi everybody. Thanks to the Admin whos authorised me to post this and especially to Chris Pullen for introducing me to In the long and distant past I briefly owned a 900 SS Darmah. Ace on long bends and the straights but a bit of a 'pain' around the gnarly bits. Now, a week last sunday I got myself a Monster 696 +, a 2013 model, Ducati red 'tank' & black frame. It's a completely different beast. I'm so enjoying my Duke after so many years on Jap bikes and a couple of Guzzis etc. So I'm no-shot (to be changed later) I'm glad to be here. I live in Worcestershire, and of a certain age who should know better.

16-07-2019, 08:40 AM	#3
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	Welcome aboard! __________________ Original and Best since 1993

16-07-2019, 08:57 AM	#4
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,208	A new bike and the weather to use it ... And the weather to use it too enjoy __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

16-07-2019, 04:56 PM	#5
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 565	Welcome to the forum no-shot. __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

16-07-2019, 10:38 PM	#6
Bob.E Guest Posts: n/a	Yo Thanks all for the welcome. Yup, Chris, you got me. I've looked up that post about flash upgrade. Very interesting...... We have a new Ducati showroom, sales, parts the whole deal coming shortly here. I cannot wait... so, a 14 tooth engine socket is the 1st thing then. no-shot

16-07-2019, 06:36 AM	#2
chris.p Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: lincoln Bike: No Bike Yet! Posts: 876	Got you on at last No Shot, welcome aboard fella You will find plenty of friendly folk and plenty of good advice for what ever your Bike related problems etc, enjoy. Chris.

16-07-2019, 11:11 PM	#7
chris.p Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: lincoln Bike: No Bike Yet! Posts: 876	You might not need the 14th on a 696, but it is a cheap try, most important bit is get the ecu Rexxerr flashed, Neil at Cornerspeed is on holiday at the moment but should be back in a week or so and does postal service on the re flash.

17-07-2019, 08:02 AM	#8
Maggsy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Warminster Bike: M696 Posts: 170	Hi no-shot. Good bike choice! I've had 14t front sprocket fitted and Rexxer reflash by Cornerspeed (posted ECU). They were both done at the same time so it's hard to say which is most influential. 14t front sprocket has to be the easiest and cheapest mod going though. Since the changes the bike is much smoother, it's now a breeze around town, and the acceleration is much quicker. On normal roads up to (ahem) 80-90 it will keep up with most bikes. If you do longer distances and motorways you might prefer to keep the taller gearing (and better fuel economy) but for my Sunday afternoon/evening jaunts this set-up is great fun! I'm going to The Classic TT this year and I think it will be perfect on The Island but the ride to Heysham may be a bit of a pain! After three years, I can't see me getting rid of mine until I'm too old to get my leg over it (oo-er missus)! Any questions, give me a shout! __________________ What's that coming over the hill?

17-07-2019, 10:19 PM	#9
Bob.E Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks Chris, I'll def look him up (when I get the money!) @Maggsy seems a good deal. I find it a bit choppy at low (read legal) speeds, so a 14T maybe what I'm looking for. I'll probably get the flashing done first though. I only intend to ride solo and on 'jolies' so not much fussed about mpg, atm. Good info from both of you, thanks. I'll catch up with Chris soon for the address of Neil.

18-07-2019, 10:59 PM	#11
Bob.E Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks Luddite for the link, Imma gonna use it now! WOW, good site. I'll phone tomorrow. :-) Last edited by Bob.E; 18-07-2019 at 11:02 PM.. Reason: addition

19-07-2019, 05:58 PM	#13
Bob.E Guest Posts: n/a	ok Thanks Chris, I'll leave it 'till Monday.