Duke Newbie

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Hawk13, Mar 2, 2026 at 9:51 AM.

  1. I am now the proud owner of a 999 Mono which I am going to need a lot of help with.

    Bittersweet story as it was previously owned by a very good friend who recently passed away and his family wanted me to give it a forever home ...which I will.

    I have owned well over 100 bikes over the years, most recently MV Agusta F4RR and Yamaha Super Tenere, but never a Ducati. I have also ridden a lot of road and track bikes.

    All I have done so far with the 999 is to ride it home, get it MOT'd and then to follow the hearse at the funeral .... and initial impression is mixed. I found it surprisingly comfortable but almost impossible to ride slowly due to heavy clutch and it cutting out on idle a few times.

    I have lots of questions but will start new threads on those.
     
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  2. Welcome and I've sent you a PM ref subscription as requested
     
  3. Hello, Markoh has a thread on here, similar problem with his 749.
     
  4. Welcome and enjoy.
     
  5. Welcome into our mad house :)
     
  6. Thanks for welcoming me in.
     
  7. Extremely capable bikes...you will be rewarded if you get it set up well. :upyeah:
     
  8. Greetings!

    What a very good friend you have lost, and so my condolences.

    Enjoy our friendly, diverse and often funny forum. There's lots of 999 owners and info here so you will soon sort out any issues.

    I'm sure you will find that the 999 you now have will exceed all your expectations.
     
  9. Hello and welcome to the family
     
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