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About The SSA => Introductions {New members introduce yourself here} => Topic started by: mobius on August 12, 2012, 05:36:20 PM

Title: New to motorcycles
Post by: mobius on August 12, 2012, 05:36:20 PM
I just bought my first motorcycle, a showroom new 2009 Ducati Monster 696.  I'm looking to find a group to ride with who can tolerate a beginner.  I might stop by on the 18th to say hello. =]

(http://ompldr.org/vZjMyMQ/Duckie%20in%20storage.JPG)
Title: Re: New to motorcycles
Post by: Shaykie on August 13, 2012, 01:01:08 PM
Welcome.
Now i'm not the newest member on the site  ;D
Title: Re: New to motorcycles
Post by: mobius on August 13, 2012, 02:41:52 PM
Thanks!

We all start somewhere.
Title: Re: New to motorcycles
Post by: dub on August 13, 2012, 05:53:50 PM
Welcome!
Title: Re: New to motorcycles
Post by: mobius on August 13, 2012, 09:38:43 PM
Thank you dub!
Title: Re: New to motorcycles
Post by: mobius on August 14, 2012, 11:09:21 AM
Here is another pic of the 696. This was taken the day I bought it.

(http://ompldr.org/vZjN0MA)
Title: Re: New to motorcycles
Post by: n10sive on August 14, 2012, 11:24:50 AM
btw, did you buy that from Michael's?  I sure hope they gave you a good deal!

My wife was looking at that same type of bike there a few months ago. Was a 2008 and they wanted FULL RETAIL for it. Problem was that as soon as you take it off the floor it's value dropped by $5,000 (it instantly becomes an used 2008). They wouldn't deal with us on the price.


Title: Re: New to motorcycles
Post by: mobius on August 14, 2012, 12:04:54 PM
Sorry to hear your wife couldn't get a good deal on the 08.  Did she end up getting one from somewhere else?

Michael's stuck me with full retail on a 2009 scooter last year.  They put together a pretty good deal on the 696 though. :)

Title: Re: New to motorcycles
Post by: n10sive on August 14, 2012, 02:08:02 PM
we walked away from Michaels. They have always had shitty service as far as I'm concerned. Sales people there could care less. She was standing there with cash in hand and NOBODY would help her. Just the one guy who said "this is the price". We asked if there was someone we could talk to and he said he would send someone over. Half hour later with no service we walked out.

Glad to hear you got a good deal though!
Title: Re: New to motorcycles
Post by: Team Gorgonzola on August 15, 2012, 01:44:16 AM
Hey Mobius, welcome to the club.....
Title: Re: New to motorcycles
Post by: mobius on August 15, 2012, 10:52:56 AM
Thank you Gorgonzola.  8)
Title: Re: New to motorcycles
Post by: 22SLOW on August 15, 2012, 01:16:12 PM
Welcome Mobius....another Ducati rider yaaaa!! ;D
Title: Re: New to motorcycles
Post by: mobius on August 15, 2012, 01:38:09 PM
@22SLOW

Yep, thanks! What do you ride?
Title: Re: New to motorcycles
Post by: 288RR on August 15, 2012, 05:43:08 PM
Welcome
Title: Re: New to motorcycles
Post by: 22SLOW on August 16, 2012, 11:19:33 AM
Mobius...I ride an 08 1098s.  Hope to see you out there once the weather cools a bit :)
Title: Re: New to motorcycles
Post by: mobius on August 17, 2012, 03:19:44 AM
@288cbr

Thank you! :D

@22SLOW

Very nice! I've been wondering what they sound like.
Title: Re: New to motorcycles
Post by: 288RR on August 18, 2012, 11:43:45 AM
You should come out on this sunday ride to laporte.   we leave at 8:30
Title: Re: New to motorcycles
Post by: mobius on August 18, 2012, 07:12:40 PM
Is everyone meeting at McCarran?
Title: Re: New to motorcycles
Post by: 288RR on August 19, 2012, 05:56:38 AM
Yes they will be at the nw Starbucks by the ihop and 7/11
Title: Re: New to motorcycles
Post by: mobius on August 19, 2012, 06:13:56 AM
Cool, I'll stop by to say hello. :)