I did it

[Blakamin]

I am now the proud owner of a 1997 Ducati 600ss :niceone: :ride:


and before anyone says anything...that is water on the ground... it p!ssed rain here today!

[StoneChucker]

Hey bud,

Nice going, don't forget to give it heaps of tlc in the garage, lots of polish :)
Been for a ride yet? How is it?

I bet it's got a bit more oomf from your last bike! Look forward to seeing it soon.

Dave.

[Cajun]

I am now the proud owner of a 1997 Ducati 600ss :niceone: :ride:

Nice work dude. SO you will be in the dog box for a week or so then dc:< did ya buy wife anything nice, since ya gonna be in trouble?

how long before pics??

[StoneChucker]

Update your profile bike you silly nana :lol:

[Cajun]

Hey bud,

Nice going, don't forget to give it heaps of tlc in the garage, lots of polish :)
Been for a ride yet? How is it?

I bet it's got a bit more oomf from your last bike! Look forward to seeing it soon.

Dave.

bastard ya bet me

[vifferman]

I am now the proud owner of a 1997 Ducati 600ss :niceone: :ride:Oh no!!
Another V-Twinner in KB's ranks.:spudwhat:


Seriously, congrats on the new ride, and hope your wife gets over it. Quickly.

It took Mrs FS MONTHS to get over me buying the VF500 (instead of a bedroom suite) with money I inherited from my Grandma, and months too when I upgraded to the VFR.:blank:

[James Deuce]

How does it feel to have a slower bike than you used to have?

Congratulations.

May she bring you happiness.

Hope the bike goes OK too.

[Blakamin]

oooops.... taken care of...

Rode it back from motomart over paekak hill in the rain... was great!

photos will be up after work!

[StoneChucker]

In the rain? Don't Ducati's melt when wet? :msn-wink:
What color? i'm assuming Yellow? Has it got aftermarket pipes? Tell us more :cool2:

[Cajun]

In the rain? Don't Ducati's melt when wet? :msn-wink:
What color? i'm assuming Yellow? Has it got aftermarket pipes? Tell us more :cool2:

has to be yellow (c:< come join the banana side

ducatis turn around and run from rain, hahaha well most of the ones i riden with do

[Blakamin]

it is ducati red!!!!!! to match my boots

you can see a shit photo here...(the sun wrecks it)
http://bikepoint.co.nz/Tig/UI/ImageViewer.aspx?Market=UsedBikes&Title=1997+DUCATI+600SS&Country=New+Zealand&ItemID=396631&PropImgID=2&ItemPropImgID=1077250&RSTracking=DETAIL-DEALERS-MOTOMART-WTN-WELLINGTON-DUCATI-600SS-ST113316-260221&Alias=bikepointnz&TabID=3386

[Cajun]

it is ducati red!!!!!! to match my boots
ahhh boring colours well hurry up finsh work and put up some pics damn it

[Joni]

Congrats BK, I know you have wanted a Duc for a long time...amazing when you can live the dream!!! :niceone:

[dhunt]

Congrats. I have yet to buy a bike and not ride in the rain on my first ride on the bike :argh: . How's it feel compared to your 400 hundred? I wondered why it was a bit quite on the site today. :Pokey:

[Blakamin]

Congrats. I have yet to buy a bike and not ride in the rain on my first ride on the bike :argh: . How's it feel compared to your 400 hundred? I wondered why it was a bit quite on the site today. :Pokey:
hahahahahahah...
it's brilliant... no screaming sewing machine noise!

[jrandom]

Blakamin, dude, why on earth spend all that money on a bike that makes less power than your existing one, will rot quickly, and will suck disproportionate amounts of cash over time?

I'm sure I don't need to make an exhaustive list of all the technically superior Japanese bikes you could have purchased for similar or less outlay.

And there you go, I've said the obvious stuff, now nobody else needs to bleat on about it.

One way or the other, it's your choice, hope you enjoy it. :niceone:

[SPORK]

The only Ducati I REALLY like would have to be a 916... *droooool*

[vifferman]

The only Ducati I REALLY like would have to be a 916... *droooool*Not a 996? 998? 748? No?
Can't tempt you with any of those?
I'd settle for any of those, or an ST2, ST3, ST4 or Mostro.

[SPORK]

Not a 996? 998? 748? No?
Can't tempt you with any of those?
I'd settle for any of those, or an ST2, ST3, ST4 or Mostro.
Hahahaha! Meh! Mine!

Well, no, it's not, but you probably get my point. Well, no, probably not. But I almost like the others :msn-wink:

NINE-ONE-SIX


Woo hoo.

[rodgerd]

Not a 996? 998? 748? No?
Can't tempt you with any of those?
I'd settle for any of those, or an ST2, ST3, ST4 or Mostro.

I certainly would chuck an ST2/ST3 out of the garage if one appeared. Don't think I'd want an ST4 - aren't the four valve Ducs the ones that require lots of expensive/time consuming valve fiddling?

[StoneChucker]

Regardless of how much power it makes, or what else you could have got, some bikes are just meant to be owned by certain people. Clearly, you have what you desired, so good on you :)

Btw, some people are bitter, because EVERYONE knows, deep down inside, red is the fastest, longest lasting color :msn-wink: :msn-wink:

[Eddieb]

I certainly would chuck an ST2/ST3 out of the garage if one appeared. Don't think I'd want an ST4 - aren't the four valve Ducs the ones that require lots of expensive/time consuming valve fiddling?

With the standard Ducati Valve collets you can get up to about 8000mile depending on how tight or loose the clearances are set. There is a Canadian company that makes their own design ones that apparently triple that.

Cam belts need changing every 2 years or 10-15,000km, depending on who you talk to. It's a fairly small job for someone who knows what they are doing. My last ones were 2 years/9000 miles and not too bad condition when they came out.

[SPORK]

Red the longest lasting colour?!?! No ways! It fades like a mofo, leaving you with an ugly piece of machinery. Not that an R1 CAN get ugly though :)

[Blakamin]

Photos in the first post

[mccool]

Cool bike. I've always fancied these as a statement in minimal style. Don't worry about that "less power" shite from people that read too many magazines. Learn to ride the 600 well and you will show most of us the way over Rimutaka Hill.

[Bonez]

Cool bike. I've always fancied these as a statement in minimal style. Don't worry about that "less power" shite from people that read too many magazines. Learn to ride the 600 well and you will show most of us the way over Rimutaka Hill. Well said. It's not "what" you ride but how "well" you ride it. :niceone:

[Blakamin]

Cool bike. I've always fancied these as a statement in minimal style. Don't worry about that "less power" shite from people that read too many magazines. Learn to ride the 600 well and you will show most of us the way over Rimutaka Hill.
Cheers for that... i like torque more anyway!
and it was faster over paekak even in the rain!

[Storm]

Congratulations on your new bike mate. Have a ball with it and polish it good so it doesnt fade in the sun :sunny:

[Two Smoker]

Well said. It's not "what" you ride but how "well" you ride it. :niceone:Woohoo another believer...... And people laugh at my RG150.

Nice choice of bike, i rode the Ducati 400SS and thought the handling was beautiful..... Just make sure it has nice sticky tyres :niceone::shifty:

[Blakamin]

Woohoo another believer...... And people laugh at my RG150 :shifty:
I dont think anyone should laugh at you from what I've read, TS

[Joni]

I dont think anyone should laugh at you from what I've read, TS

Touché BK, I think Puke is going to be very exciting. :eek: Looking forward to seeing TS on the track...

[MOTOXXX]

nice bike brother
ill see u on the hill in a couple months after i get me bike fixed up some
and some confidence re gained.

[Hooks]

Good score dude !! ... do ya have to sleep with the lid on ?? or has she come round already ?? :msn-wink: just remember to keep everything tightened up !! ... Those things shed bits as fast as my old bitch !!! :buggerd:

[Blakamin]

Good score dude !! ... do ya have to sleep with the lid on ?? or has she come round already ?? :msn-wink: just remember to keep everything tightened up !! ... Those things shed bits as fast as my old bitch !!! :buggerd:
lol... the mirrors move a bit, but i aint throwing them at anyone! :Pokey:
staying at the office tonite!! :bleh:

[dhunt]

Very cool bike. Hope you enjoy it. So what happens with yellow machine>

[Blakamin]

Very cool bike. Hope you enjoy it. So what happens with yellow machine>
traded... was idling on 3 cylinders :wacko:

[Ghost Lemur]

Very VERY nice BK.

You know you've just scored some serious browney points with Lynda. Now all you need is the carbon fibre accessories (sure you can borrow her catologue when she gets back) and Ducati apparel and then you'll be a true Ducatisti.

Always held a fond spot for Ducati (Italian machines in general). They may take a bit more "love, care and attention", but they're so sexy and when they're on (like an Italian woman) they're ON.

This is going to be a summer to you'll tell you're grand kids about. :2thumbsup

[Blakamin]

Very VERY nice BK.

You know you've just scored some serious browney points with Lynda. Now all you need is the carbon fibre accessories (sure you can borrow her catologue when she gets back) and Ducati apparel and then you'll be a true Ducatisti.

Always held a fond spot for Ducati (Italian machines in general). They may take a bit more "love, care and attention", but they're so sexy and when they're on (like an Italian woman) they're ON.

This is going to be a summer to you'll tell you're grand kids about. :2thumbsup
Cant wait to hit Lynda up for some knowledge!!

and Cheers, I love my Duc :love2: as I do my woman :Punk:

[F5 Dave]

. . .
, I love my Duc :love2: as I do my woman :Punk:

A comment which may get you in as much trouble as actually buying the bike.

Even though you may think it pretty soppy to include her in the same sentiment, women have a strange way of seeing themselves as more important than bikes. (Though don’t be foolish enough to bear comparison with her shoe collection as the ego is likely to be dented :shutup: ).

Maybe the best defence is that if you are so obsessed with the bike you are less likely to be chasing other women. Glad you are happy with the new bike, it is important to get what you desire motorcycle wise, . . . well, within reason. :ride:

[Hitcher]

Congrats on the new ride. Treat it with courtesy and respect!

[Pwalo]

Cant wait to hit Lynda up for some knowledge!!

and Cheers, I love my Duc :love2: as I do my woman :Punk:

I think you should rethink that post Blakamin. Mind you it makes an interesting if somewhat sick image.

Nice looking bike, hope it doesn't mean that you'll get all snobby now with us Jap bike riders.

[Al]

Nice new ride!
Don't be fazed by remarks about it being slow, paint fading, etc..... It is YOURS, so fuggem if they don't like it :blah:

Enjoy it
Al

[Blakamin]

I think you should rethink that post Blakamin. Mind you it makes an interesting if somewhat sick image.

Nice looking bike, hope it doesn't mean that you'll get all snobby now with us Jap bike riders.


hehehe... not gunna change my post!


and i'll wave at anyone... mind you, there is a virago rider who still wont wave, so i'll snob him from now on!

[Ms Piggy]

I keep meaning to say: "OOOOOOOOooooooooooo errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!"

Lynda Blair will be very excited about this!

[magnum]

hey nice bike,dukes are coollllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll :cold:

[Eddieb]

:Oi: You could got a whole heap of buckets for that money :msn-wink:

Congrats, you will enjoy it immensly, it's a different style of riding to thrashing the bike everywhere and they sound great.

When do we get to see it?

[Blakamin]

:Oi: You could got a whole heap of buckets for that money :msn-wink:

Congrats, you will enjoy it immensly, it's a different style of riding to thrashing the bike everywhere and they sound great.

When do we get to see it?
This weekend if anybody is around paekak hill... or tonite after work when i head up there!

[James Deuce]

This weekend if anybody is around paekak hill... or tonite after work when i head up there!
What time will you be up there?

[Blakamin]

What time will you be up there?
Tonite?... i finish at 5 so i'll be up there by 5.30... then down the other side... then back... then do it again till nearly 8 ish...

[James Deuce]

Tonite?... i finish at 5 so i'll be up there by 5.30... then down the other side... then back... then do it again till nearly 8 ish...

See you tonight then.

[Blakamin]

See you tonight then.
:2thumbsup not a problem!

[StoneChucker]

I'm getting such an itchy wrist, I'm tempted to hire a scooter!!! :calm:

[Blakamin]

I'm getting such an itchy wrist, I'm tempted to hire a scooter!!! :calm:
would a scooter make it up paekak hill? :whistle:

[Hitcher]

Hmmmm. Paekak Hill. It's certainly a nice night for a ride...

[F5 Dave]

Well I was there, didn't see youse guys, well 'cept for Jim

[NC]

I am now the proud owner of a 1997 Ducati 600ss :niceone: :ride:


and before anyone says anything...that is water on the ground... it p!ssed rain here today!



Ohh sooo pretty!

:D

[NC]

I'm getting such an itchy wrist, I'm tempted to hire a scooter!!! :calm:


Scabies?


:crazy:

[James Deuce]

Well I was there, didn't see youse guys, well 'cept for Jim
The YZF is looking sweet mate!

The weather was crap, plus I got paged so I had to beetle home. Left work to go up there at 4:30pm, and got to the top of the hill at 5:11pm. Was a lovely ride up with only one car.

Mike's wee Duke is very sweet too.

Was that Sparky Bill on the GSXR400? Didn't really introduce ourselves properly, did we???

[Blakamin]

The YZF is looking sweet mate!

The weather was crap, plus I got paged so I had to beetle home. Left work to go up there at 4:30pm, and got to the top of the hill at 5:11pm. Was a lovely ride up with only one car.

Mike's wee Duke is very sweet too.

Was that Sparky Bill on the GSXR400? Didn't really introduce ourselves properly, did we???
sorry bout that... i should have done the intro seeing as i know both of you... :Oops: .... Sparky Bills meet Jim2, Jim2, Sparky Bills..... :Playnice:

[F5 Dave]

Jim, did you see H&Em out on thier treadlies heading the other direction?

[James Deuce]

Jim, did you see H&Em out on thier treadlies heading the other direction?
Is THAT who that was. One of them gestured at me, and I can only assume that was Henry, given the nature of the gesture.

[LB]

Congratulations Blakamin, welcome to the wonderful world of Ducatisti!!

Any time you want to borrow my carbon fibre accessory catalogue, let me know (it is mainly for Monsters, but it's worth a drool over.....)