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Thread: Just got my Street Triple today... WOW!

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    Just got my Street Triple today... WOW!

    am totally in love with it. as soon as i pulled out the driveway I felt at home on it. so comfortable and easy to ride. a few teething issues (namely damage caused in transit) which are being worked through, but overall AWESOMENESS.

    Now just got to get big F-OFF security chain to secure it, larger givi box+rack and get it in for its 20k service.

    have been reading the owners manual which is a bit of novelty to me, and learning how to clean the bike but just wanna ride it! auckland xmas traffic however is making that a bit tough. but just so happy to have it regardless!

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    Good stuff.......ummm.......not to sure on a top box though, I think that will look a bit strange.

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    What kind of damage caused in transit, exactly? Kinda curious.

    EDIT: Bad of me not to say grats on the new bike!

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    Quote Originally Posted by raftn View Post
    Good stuff.......ummm.......not to sure on a top box though, I think that will look a bit strange.
    yeah i feel that shame, its just the most practical thing for transporting laptop and books everyday to uni, plus gives me somewhere to leave helmet and jacket during the day. also i can remove for leisurely riding.

    heck im trying to justify it but i know what you mean!

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    Pic's or your full of it
    DUCATI ------- A real bike in a sea of shit!

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    how do i post pics? do i need to host them at imageshack or similar?

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    will post pic of damage too

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    Quote Originally Posted by dreamR View Post
    how do i post pics? do i need to host them at imageshack or similar?
    If you click the "Manage Attachments" button you can upload pictures, and the thumbnails will appear at the bottom of your post, which people can then click on to see fullsize.

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    Congrats. I am jealous a bit.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dreamR View Post
    am totally in love with it. as soon as i pulled out the driveway I felt at home on it. so comfortable and easy to ride. a few teething issues (namely damage caused in transit) which are being worked through, but overall AWESOMENESS.

    Now just got to get big F-OFF security chain to secure it, larger givi box+rack and get it in for its 20k service.

    have been reading the owners manual which is a bit of novelty to me, and learning how to clean the bike but just wanna ride it! auckland xmas traffic however is making that a bit tough. but just so happy to have it regardless!
    Congratulations - nice machine

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    Quote Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase View Post
    Congrats. I am jealous a bit.
    A Bit!!!!! I am totally jealous Hope you have many great days riding

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    some photos. one is of a scratch which has turned up since leaving nelson. nobody owned up, but transport company is making an insurance claim which is ok, still annoying that is happened at all though

    EDIT: scratch = hua-ing great gouge in paint right back to the metal!

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    vgygrwr

    Think you may find I did most of the mileage. Pretty easy life minimum of 30km every ride mostly 6th gear open road, seemed happiest between 5k and 9k. Last service Street and Sport Chch had two oil and filter changes in the 12,000 km Mobil 4T in my care. Actually bought a topbox but could never put it on. Earlier picture minus the scrape, and just to show it is really a touring bike. Trust the last owner provided the history if not I can fill in any details you are interested in. Enjoy greatest bike for teaching me to ride better I have ridden, keep her upright and keep your license.
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    That scrape is definitely something rubbing back and forth over a period of time, used to courier used carparts and if you didnt have something between the loose pieces youd get that shaped scrape almost guaranteed. My *guess* would be a poorly placed strop.
    Ciao Marco

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vgygrwr View Post
    Think you may find I did most of the mileage. Pretty easy life minimum of 30km every ride mostly 6th gear open road, seemed happiest between 5k and 9k. Last service Street and Sport Chch had two oil and filter changes in the 12,000 km Mobil 4T in my care. Actually bought a topbox but could never put it on. Earlier picture minus the scrape, and just to show it is really a touring bike. Trust the last owner provided the history if not I can fill in any details you are interested in. Enjoy greatest bike for teaching me to ride better I have ridden, keep her upright and keep your license.
    yeah its your one all right. i had seen your old post of when you were selling it and had thought about mentioning it. thats really good to hear you looked after it. will send you a pm also

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