McJim's new ride

[McJim]

Here are some pics of the new bike that's in my garage. Have had a couple of very short rides on it but need to sort some shit out before I give it a good thrashing over the hills (need to learn how to ride it for a start!).

The sound is awesome - bear in mind I'm still a rank noobie with only about 20,000km and one year's riding experience. That which is mediocre for some of you is pretty good by my standards.

It's everything I want at the moment - i.e. basically like the VTR250 but with full fairing and a bit more oomph (but not too much!).

[nallac]

well done,
sweet looking bike should have a "little" more go than the ol'250
When its going.:scooter:

[xwhatsit]

That's hot, mate :D I bet the sound is awesome, there's a Pantah that goes past work quite often and you can hear it coming from miles away, even though it's not that loud. Isn't that the same model (except wasn't it 900cc?) that Hunter S Thompson wrote that article about?

Good luck with it. Hope all the Ducati reliability problems propaganda is just that. :D

[boomer]

niiiiice, i know you'll enjoy it :D

and you ride well mate, don't do yaself an injustice

[bounce]

wicked mate. glad to see you found one. Good luck with it eh. How have you found the handling vs the vtr? lower bars I'm sure, so a bit more weight on the wrists?

anyway looks great :yes:

[Maha]

Very nice Mcati, got what you wanted now treat it like a lady....get on it at least once a day and take it to heaven and back....bit tacky i know but im really tierd.....:yes:

[Kendog]

Sweet looking ride.

Love the feeling of learning to ride a different bike :scooter:

[oldguy]

Nice one jimmy, know you will enjoy, :niceone:

[Chisanga]

That's hot, mate :D I bet the sound is awesome,

I can vouch for the sound... it is truly awesome, heard it coming 2 minutes before McJim pulled into my driveway.

V-Twin's rock my world :)

[Squeak the Rat]

Sweetness, welcome to the big playground :)

[Donor]

Shiny... so shiny...

Can't wait to meet the new addition...

[McJim]

wicked mate. glad to see you found one. Good luck with it eh. How have you found the handling vs the vtr? lower bars I'm sure, so a bit more weight on the wrists?

anyway looks great :yes:

The happy shopper handlebars on the VTR were killing my back (I was never designed to sit upright being an ex racing cyclist) the Ducati is soooooo comfortable!

The torque is really scary at first and the hydraulic clutch feels..well..different to the cable clutch.

At pace it handles much better then the VTR since the suspension is a bit stiffer and the USD forks make the front end feel mega positive - the gearing is very very tall....but the sound.....the sound is just gorgeous.

At slow speed it feels heavy compared to the VTR which is understandable since it IS heavier than the VTR.

I am not disappointed.

[yod]

Here are some pics of the new bike that's in my garage. Have had a couple of very short rides on it but need to sort some shit out before I give it a good thrashing over the hills (need to learn how to ride it for a start!).

The sound is awesome - bear in mind I'm still a rank noobie with only about 20,000km and one year's riding experience. That which is mediocre for some of you is pretty good by my standards.

It's everything I want at the moment - i.e. basically like the VTR250 but with full fairing and a bit more oomph (but not too much!).

nice mate (for a split second there i thought you'd done me proud and got a vfr:laugh:)....they do sound rather good don't they....

give it a week or two and you'll be right in the groove with a grin a mile wide!!

[McJim]

Shiny... so shiny...

Can't wait to meet the new addition...

Don't you mean the new addiction?

[MidnightMike]

Verrrryyyy nice. Sex on wheels man, enjoy it!

[jtzzr]

Is there any chance I could take that wee beastie for a tiki-tour whilst you wash my Blackbird mate?

[unclfkgbully]

georgious wheels m8! gotta love the v twins:rockon:
got the bug for the upgrades yet??:yes:
ride safe
daza:Punk:

[Sensei]

Welcome to the real world McJim & good to see ya found what ya wanted .

[bounce]

the gearing is very very tall....but the sound.....the sound is just gorgeous.

sweet. I'm sure it will be nice not doing 7000 rpm at open road speeds :rolleyes:

[skelstar]

Thats a beautiful looking bike bro.

Yeah...what are the upgrades like anyway?

[McJim]

Thats a beautiful looking bike bro.

Yeah...what are the upgrades like anyway?

It's only a 600 so there isn't gonna be the opportunity to get much more out of it. I'll be better spending my time upgrading my riding ability than blowing money on blinging the bike!

[McJim]

Is there any chance I could take that wee beastie for a tiki-tour whilst you wash my Blackbird mate?

You'd hate it - it's tiny and only 53hp.

It just looks and sounds good - not a real sportsbike.

[unclfkgbully]

...chip..pc3..pipes..airbox..gearing etc etc the list is endlesss:gob: . enjoy
credit card recommended:yes:
you,ll never go back from a twin :dodge: quarrrraunteed!
daza

[dman]

It's everything I want at the moment - i.e. basically like the VTR250 but with full fairing and a bit more oomph (but not too much!).I think you forgot: ducati branded with the ducati sound!

[McJim]

I think you forgot: ducati branded with the ducati sound!

Ah, I had thought THAT bit went without saying.:rofl:

[dman]

The happy shopper handlebars on the VTR were killing my back (I was never designed to sit upright being an ex racing cyclist) the Ducati is soooooo comfortable!
I've thought about the seating position too, a sports bike could feel more "natural" for me. Of course really being a triathlete.... what I need is a motorbike with aerobars attached! :gob:

[kickingzebra]

PC3? Carbies? Nice bike... Had a mate with a 900ss. Still wouldn't complain to have one in shed ;)

Good stuff mate, well done...
More kudos for stoppies with single disc

[zeocen]

Damn McJim, awesome!
I'd get the exact same bike myself if the funds allowed for it.

Hope to hear it on a ride one day! Congrats again!

[gijoe1313]

Feck'n typical - took ages for him to get this post up 'cause he was out riding it! :lol:

I can vouch for the delectable delight it inspires ... mmm ... red ... my fave colour! Very loud too! I think he'll have to start wearing ear plugs to preserve the ol'hearing methinks! :yes:

Anyhows, congrats on the new addiction and thanks for letting me sit on it for a long while! :msn-wink: mmmm ... have fun getting the twist of the wrist right on it! :woohoo:

[Disco Dan]

Nice one! That looks the business alright!!

[BarBender]

Bangin ride McJim.
Enjoy!

[Jeaves]

Sweet ride McJim :yes:

[robertydog]

Nice bike. Well done.

[Finn]

I thought you were getting a Monster?

[The_Dover]

I thought you were getting a Monster?

I think you're confusing Monster with Monstrosity.:dodge:

[Finn]

I think you're confusing Monster with Monstrosity.:dodge:

I think you're confusing Monstrosity with Unreliable and Slow.

[Dooly]

Nice. I know you'll enjoy it.:rockon:

[Grahameeboy]

I thought you were getting a Monster?

"ITS A NICE BIKE MCJIM"......now repeat after me

[MSTRS]

You'll be bored with it after a week. Shoulda got Dover's thou.

[Chickadee]

You'll be bored with it after a week. Shoulda got Dover's thou.

Bear in mind the budget he had to work to. It was either that or he would pay the extra for a Hyosung GT250R. :rofl:

[yungatart]

A gorgeous Italian.....just like me!.......low on horse power but fun to ride:innocent:

[McJim]

A gorgeous Italian.....just like me!.......low on horse power but fun to ride:innocent:

Is that what MSTRS tells you? Where ever did he get the idea that you are low on power? :rofl:

[McJim]

I think you're confusing Monstrosity with Unreliable and Slow.
Could be worse - I could ride something that even Proton don't want! :killingme

[McJim]

I think you're confusing Monster with Monstrosity.:dodge:

You know how much I respect your opinion and trust your judgement Dover.

That's why I listened long, hard and carefully to everything you had to say.

Then went and did what I wanted anyway!:rofl:

[Jono]

Very nice McJim!

Must pop in and see it sometime.

Oh and cheers for letting me borrow the RG! Feels so good having my restricted. Now only a year to go untill the the full......

[bert_is_evil]

Hot bike McJim!

[Lucy]

Here are some pics of the new bike that's in my garage. Have had a couple of very short rides on it but need to sort some shit out before I give it a good thrashing over the hills (need to learn how to ride it for a start!).

The sound is awesome - bear in mind I'm still a rank noobie with only about 20,000km and one year's riding experience. That which is mediocre for some of you is pretty good by my standards.

It's everything I want at the moment - i.e. basically like the VTR250 but with full fairing and a bit more oomph (but not too much!).


Congrats on the new bike! Very nice. Welcome to the 'red bike club'. Although I did notice the VTR looked a bit red in the last photo I saw of it.

[McJim]

I don't normally drag old threads out of the cupboard but there is a reason. A fella at work is coming round to have a look at the bike with a view to buying it. If he doesn't buy it I'll put it on trademe. Hopefully it will get me enough money for a ticket to Scotland. :2thumbsup:

[Kickaha]

Hopefully it will get me enough money for a ticket to Scotland. :2thumbsup:

We could have a whip around if you promise not to come back?

[McJim]

We could have a whip around if you promise not to come back?

No such luck. I have the kids' continuity of education to consider.

[gijoe1313]

So dusting off the treadlies now? I hope the sale goes well for you! The Duchess will be passed onto a new owner, but at least you keep the memories!

[MIXONE]

Oh man what a bugger.Scotland must beckon pretty hard is all I can say.Good luck with the sale and the trip.

[McJim]

Yeah well, I've only got one mum and one dad and it's not really fair to keep the grandkids 17,000 km away from them. Mum's too ill to travel out here but it's blardy difficult getting a family of 4 to the UK on a New Zealand wage I can tell you.

[McJim]

Read all about it. The bike is now for sale here - add it to your watchlist. Some lucky bigger might get it for $3500.....http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=269541407

[JimO]

linky no worky

[McJim]

linky no worky

Linky workee now http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=269541407 :2thumbsup:

[mikeey01]

Dis one?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-269541407.htm


Good luck with the sale dude.

[McJim]

Dis one?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-269541407.htm


Good luck with the sale dude.
Yep, that's the bunny. Cheers.

[mikeey01]

Sharp price too, it should sell at that. Lot of bike for the dollars.

[Leviticus]

Congratulations, V.Nice bike

[JimO]

can i take it for a thrash...i mean test ride