And so the love affair begins...

28-04-2014, 07:23 PM

Hi all

Today I paid my deposit for a new 696... I've been a lifelong fan of ducati and this is my first road bike as I am yet to complete my test. (hopefully will pass in a couple of weeks!)

I've ridden offroad for years but finally found time to get my licence sorted and get myself a bike. I struggled to decide between the 6/796 but decided that as first bike for a couple of years, the 696 will be more than sufficient. Also love the "dark stealth" colour option which makes up for the few aesthtic enhancements the 796 has over the 6, in my opionion. After a couple of years I'll probably be looking at a 1200/s as the affair continues.

I look forward to getting on the road with my new love and getting involved on here.

Cheers

Ant

Grumpy · 28-04-2014, 07:29 PM

Welcome aboard!
Ducati ownership is very additive!

28-04-2014, 07:52 PM

Hi and welcome fellow Midlander

Alan H

Dirty · 28-04-2014, 08:07 PM

Hello and welcome

cactus · 28-04-2014, 08:22 PM

Hi and welcome along.

LouSCannon · 28-04-2014, 08:32 PM

Hi and welcome, seems we have a fast growing crowd in these parts... When's the bike due?

SteveG · 28-04-2014, 08:55 PM

Welcome aboard! Friendly bunch here.. Hope you enjoy your new bike

28-04-2014, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LouSCannon

Hi and welcome, seems we have a fast growing crowd in these parts... When's the bike due?

Thanks to you all for the welcome, we do seem to have a fair few owners around - I didn't realise.

Not sure when it is due, I will hopefully find out tomorrow but the dealer assured me that he has reserved one that is already due to ship to the UK so hopefully not too long!

28-04-2014, 07:23 PM	#1
RocketRomeo Guest Posts: n/a	And so the love affair begins... Hi all Today I paid my deposit for a new 696... I've been a lifelong fan of ducati and this is my first road bike as I am yet to complete my test. (hopefully will pass in a couple of weeks!) I've ridden offroad for years but finally found time to get my licence sorted and get myself a bike. I struggled to decide between the 6/796 but decided that as first bike for a couple of years, the 696 will be more than sufficient. Also love the "dark stealth" colour option which makes up for the few aesthtic enhancements the 796 has over the 6, in my opionion. After a couple of years I'll probably be looking at a 1200/s as the affair continues. I look forward to getting on the road with my new love and getting involved on here. Cheers Ant

28-04-2014, 07:29 PM	#2
Grumpy record breaker!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peterborough Bike: M1200R Posts: 2,154	Welcome aboard! Ducati ownership is very additive! __________________ It's not the destination, but the journey that matters Definition of a motorbike, a devise for overtaking cars!

28-04-2014, 08:07 PM	#4
Dirty Bockloks Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London Bike: No Bike Yet! Posts: 4,601	Hello and welcome __________________ Wounds heal, chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever Beware of eBay

28-04-2014, 08:22 PM	#5
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28-04-2014, 08:32 PM	#6
LouSCannon These must fit a Monster? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stockton Heath Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 1,036	Hi and welcome, seems we have a fast growing crowd in these parts... When's the bike due? __________________ "Sometimes it takes a whole tankful of fuel before you can think straight."

28-04-2014, 07:52 PM	#3
Fatal Guest Posts: n/a	Hi and welcome fellow Midlander Alan H

28-04-2014, 08:55 PM	#7
SteveG Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Newbury Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 366	Welcome aboard! Friendly bunch here.. Hope you enjoy your new bike