McJim's new ride

**jtzzr** · 30th April 2007, 21:37

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

**unclfkgbully** · 30th April 2007, 21:46

georgious wheels m8! gotta love the v twins

got the bug for the upgrades yet??

ride safe
daza

**Sensei** · 30th April 2007, 21:48

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

**bounce** · 30th April 2007, 22:07

Originally Posted by McJim

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

**skelstar** · 30th April 2007, 22:15

Thats a beautiful looking bike bro.

Yeah...what are the upgrades like anyway?

**McJim** · 30th April 2007, 22:20

Originally Posted by skelstar

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** · 30th April 2007, 22:22

Originally Posted by jtzzr

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** · 30th April 2007, 22:32

...chip..pc3..pipes..airbox..gearing etc etc the list is endlesss

. enjoy
credit card recommended

you,ll never go back from a twin

quarrrraunteed!
daza

**dman** · 30th April 2007, 23:09

Originally Posted by McJim

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** · 30th April 2007, 23:12

Originally Posted by dman

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

Ah, I had thought THAT bit went without saying.

**dman** · 30th April 2007, 23:13

Originally Posted by McJim

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!

**kickingzebra** · 30th April 2007, 23:14

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** · 30th April 2007, 23:27

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** · 30th April 2007, 23:36

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

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!

Anyhows, congrats on the new addiction and thanks for letting me sit on it for a long while!

mmmm ... have fun getting the twist of the wrist right on it!