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How to Buy Your First Monster

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Step 1. Scour the Internet looking for a "deal".

Step 2. Find a neglected Monster on Craigslist; schedule a viewing.

Step 3. Bring an experienced Ducati owner to test ride and view with you; get the green light.

Step 4. Negotiate.

Step 5. Get your girl's approval.

Step 6. Make the deal.

Step 7. Sign the papers.

Step 8. Get the Monster home safely.

Step 9. Bask in your victory; overcome your shock and amazement that you actually made the deal.

Step 10. Ride with friends and enjoy many fun and safe travels.

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heyimderrick 12 months ago
Quoted from: summ3rhays - "Congrats. Love step 5. That was step one for me which took 5 months. Should have followed your method. Haha."

LOL. I have my buddy at work convinced that he needs to get a Ducati. Been away from bikes for a while, but I think I have him looking at least.... Trouble is, he too has to get his gf to approve. Girls sure know how to put a damper on the fun sometimes.
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summ3rhays 12 months ago
Congrats. Love step 5. That was step one for me which took 5 months. Should have followed your method. Haha.
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akaram1 12 months ago
Just bought my first last may, it will change your life! Enjoy, stay safe.
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heyimderrick 12 months ago
Quoted from: andreamari... - "Note: we men are oblivious but #5 is actually #1 LOL

Congratulations and welcome on board!"

LOL. So true on so many occasions.
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12 months ago
I can remember that great day. Enjoy and ride safe.
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M.E.K. 13 months ago
Congrats.
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andreamari... 13 months ago
Note: we men are oblivious but #5 is actually #1 LOL

Congratulations and welcome on board!
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Miltomix 13 months ago
Sweet, I just did the same thing!
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heyimderrick 13 months ago
Quoted from: Radu - " Still having problems with no5; mean while GF became wife...but never mind GF just buy the Monster! I belive that getting the Monster was a reason to engage me faster :))) dry roads! "
Yes, after getting a waverunner, building two different mountain bikes, rebuilding another and buying this, I am sure I will be hearing about engagement rings every single day now.
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heyimderrick 13 months ago
Quoted from: DallasKnox - "Love the shot of the guy counting the Money. Don't know who's happier you or him!!! Congrats dude. "

LOL. Yeah he was pretty stoked about all the Benjamins. Wouldn't be surprised if he rolled around in them after we left. Nice guy though. And I think I got a good deal overall.
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heyimderrick 13 months ago
Quoted from: rob heidel - "Nice photo story. I beleive there is no 'happy' like a Ducati happy. Congrats..."

Thank you! Ducati was always my top choice. Their machines are what originally got me interested in learning to ride. Wish I started sooner!
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rfrazier 13 months ago
very nice, congrats
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Radu 13 months ago
Still having problems with no5; mean while GF became wife...but never mind GF just buy the Monster! I belive that getting the Monster was a reason to engage me faster :))) dry roads!
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Radu 13 months ago
Still having problems with no5; mean while GF became wife...but never mind GF just buy the Monster! I belive that getting the Monster was a reason to engage me faster :))) dry roads!
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DallasKnox 13 months ago
Love the shot of the guy counting the Money. Don't know who's happier you or him!!! Congrats dude.
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13 months ago
Still remember the time i got my 696 as my first ducati as well, it never stops after that... :) congrats
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rob heidel 13 months ago
Nice photo story. I beleive there is no 'happy' like a Ducati happy. Congrats...
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burntduc 13 months ago
Cash in hand, no lowballers!!!
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hyperducati 13 months ago
Yeah but you'll prob grow out of that engine. You'll have fun regardless.
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hyperducati 13 months ago
Welcome to the fam
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heyimderrick 13 months ago
Quoted from: hyperducati - " I'll give you till August till you want to upgrade. "
LOL. While I plan on keeping this one for a very long time since it is my first, I'm not opposed to adding others. But, my bank account is unhappy right now.
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hyperducati 13 months ago
I'll give you till August till you want to upgrade.
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hm1100e 13 months ago
Ducati at first sight... Safe rides...
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heyimderrick 13 months ago
Quoted from: manan142 - "gotta love the step 3 ;)"

Ah yeah, although you look pretty suave in the last shot while I look as if I have a gut.... I guess that jacket needs to get broken in a bit.
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manan142 13 months ago
gotta love the step 3 ;)
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heyimderrick 13 months ago
Quoted from: tinmanthe7th - " nice job...congrat!!! "
Thank you. Only took me about 4 years to finally do it. Lol.
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tinmanthe7th 13 months ago
nice job...congrat!!!
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