Well it's official I'm in!

I believe it's a 620.

It is a 620ie, not sure what the e stands for?
Whilst trying to get used to full lock figure of eights I snatched the front break and dropped it on the playground! better there than on the road! No harm done just a scuffed lever easily sorted. Showed me I need more manoeuvre practice, going fast on a dual carriageway is easy, weaving in and out of tight spots is another matter! I was only in work clothes so took it very easy on the roads home. Proper clothes and more practice required for next outing!
Oh and number 46 now gone, didn't really do it for me either...

[utopia]

Damn, my limited lock warning came just too late then.
Still, no particular harm done, I suppose.
You're probably better off mostly just using the rear brake at slow speeds. If your twin discs are anything like mine they're both quite powerful and can also be a bit snatchy at very slow speeds (as if a disc is warped...except it isn't).
Mind you, the rear brake doesn't do a lot, but its quite good as a steadier.

A black permanent marker is handy for touching up a scuffed lever end, if you're feeling fussy.
And e is for electronic.

Haha yes snatchy they are! Stop on a 6p! Not been on a biggish bike for 12 years so to be expected hence the playground. Scuffs already touched in with flat black model paint from my Westfield days, lever was a bit curved but a block of wood, rag and pipe sorted that.
Probably a good leveller for me tbh not a toy and not to be disrespected. Never driven s twin before either, love the kick up the ass grunt! Don't think I went over 6k lol...

Nice choice.

You're a bit young for it though, eh?

Oh, that's not you... Sorry.

Originally Posted by pte1643

Nice choice.

You're a bit young for it though, eh?

Oh, that's not you... Sorry.

I thought that too - gonna struggle changing gears

[Black Bob]

Very well done indeed.

Originally Posted by Black Bob

Very well done indeed.

All down to you bob, gave me a kick up the ass and it popped up soon after, the good ones go so fast I had to buy on pictures and instinct. Very, very pleased. Courier wanted to take it home!
Are there any things I should keep my eye on? Fluid levels, temperatures etc?
It has a choke which I thought an injection wouldn't need?
Gona have some tuition this week help me get the most out of it before the end of summer....

Originally Posted by Nwsparky

It has a choke which I thought an injection wouldn't need?

Fast idle.

[Mr Gazza]

My injection 900 has a lever (swively twistgrip kind of knob on the left bar.) which has a choke symbol on it.
In fact this is just a fast idle control, not a choke at all.
Presumably this is just to help the motor run a little more smoothly during the warm up period.
What that tells me is that Ducatis electronic control unit is a little primative (Nice and simple) and does not have the function of an automatic idle control from cold.
My last bike was a Triumph from 2002 and had no choke or fast idle controls, you just thumbed the button with a closed throttle and the ECU did the rest. It started with a fast tickover (about 1800rpm) and soon settled down to about 900rpm once warm.

Your hand book should explain how to use it.

Hoping to get mine fired up today....maybe I will find out how to use the fast idle.??

Still looking good in yellow though Sparks..

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

What that tells me is that Ducatis electronic control unit is a little primative (Nice and simple) and does not have the function of an automatic idle control from cold.

The 796 and, I believe, the 1100 don't have a "manual" lever. Probably some other models too. Seems like it's just the Older/Smaller ones.

[Black Bob]

Originally Posted by Nwsparky

All down to you bob, gave me a kick up the ass and it popped up soon after, the good ones go so fast I had to buy on pictures and instinct.....

I only showed you the door.
You're the one that had to walk through it.

Well after a morning of showers/sun/showers I risked another little ride out, if it really never has seen rain it certainly did today! Oh well it happens, we soon dried off and no dramas today. I do find the throttle uptake a little jumpy? Slight delay then a touch too much on pulling off, probably just poor clutch control but I find it very easy to give it a tiny but to much and end up heading onto the wrong side when pulling away at tight junctions? I guess practice makes perfect....

Well finally hit the road tonight, not far but real roads, roundabouts, lights, fast a roads etc.
Didn't want to get off! Not a super quick bike as was discussed when I was looking. It pulls very well and overtakes with ease but I wouldn't fancy long haul motorway work.
Feedback is great, brakes really good. Throttle control needs practice, shutting of to abruptly has the engine slowing quickly. Too much to soon it will lurch a bit, that's just me. Main thing was I started to relax and enjoy things. Slow manoeuvres need practice but I really started to enjoy biking again after my 13 year layoff....
Booking some coaching tomorrow....
Who needs mega speed when they sil motos sound like they do..

Excellent, sounds like you did the right thing.

Has the home situation regarding bikeing again settled down as well?