Alas!
I decided to sell my Ducati Monster 696 and picked up my 899 Yesterday! I put down 120 miles yesterday in the Malibu canyons and let me just say WOW.
This bike is absolutely incredible and is exactly what I was looking for. I grew up riding dirt bikes and when I was 15 years old rode an Aprilia RS50. The Monster was my first real motorcycle and I enjoyed every minute of it. However, when I saw the 899 and read its reviews, I realized that considering my riding style (weekends, canyons, soon to be tracking) the 899 seemed to call my name.
I will continue to update you guys as I get adjusted to the bike. I have been noticing my wrists hurting while I ride, I am still trying to find a comfortable position and use my legs and core to hold myself up. I am 6'1 190 lbs. If anyone has any suggestions, Id appreciate it, the tank grips are helping a little bit.
I am going to sign up for a 2 day track school which I am really excited for. I am sure this will help.
Here are some mods that I am getting done this week.
1. Painting wheels Matte Black (not a fan of the red)
2. Tail Tidy
3. Removing rear turn signals and installing the integrated tail light/brake light
4. Rear sets
5. Termi exhaust
6. Tinted front shield
7. Tail Guard Kit
Will post pics soon
Cheers
1st photo is bike being prepped before I took her home
2nd photo is from my first ride up in the Malibu canyons
I decided to sell my Ducati Monster 696 and picked up my 899 Yesterday! I put down 120 miles yesterday in the Malibu canyons and let me just say WOW.
This bike is absolutely incredible and is exactly what I was looking for. I grew up riding dirt bikes and when I was 15 years old rode an Aprilia RS50. The Monster was my first real motorcycle and I enjoyed every minute of it. However, when I saw the 899 and read its reviews, I realized that considering my riding style (weekends, canyons, soon to be tracking) the 899 seemed to call my name.
I will continue to update you guys as I get adjusted to the bike. I have been noticing my wrists hurting while I ride, I am still trying to find a comfortable position and use my legs and core to hold myself up. I am 6'1 190 lbs. If anyone has any suggestions, Id appreciate it, the tank grips are helping a little bit.
I am going to sign up for a 2 day track school which I am really excited for. I am sure this will help.
Here are some mods that I am getting done this week.
1. Painting wheels Matte Black (not a fan of the red)
2. Tail Tidy
3. Removing rear turn signals and installing the integrated tail light/brake light
4. Rear sets
5. Termi exhaust
6. Tinted front shield
7. Tail Guard Kit
Will post pics soon
Cheers
1st photo is bike being prepped before I took her home
2nd photo is from my first ride up in the Malibu canyons
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