23 year old with an 1199!

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Hey guys!

I'm new to this forum, and wanted to say hello :). As the title says, I am 23 years old, and will be owning my first motorcycle this summer (in July). I saved up every dollar I made these past few months and bought myself a Ducati 1199 Panigale! Giving up 20,000 dollars in one sitting was NOT fun, but I think this bike will be worth it. It's coming in Arctic White. Now, like I said before, this will be the first motorcycle I have ever owned. I have ridden bikes before, but never owned one. Any tips on breaking the news to my parents?!

I'm very excited to be a part of this crew!
 
Yeah, tell them you'll only be walking, or alive, for another 6 months.

I'm not sure you should have bought this as your first bike, even if you have ridden before.
 
Sprinkles said:
Yeah, tell them you'll only be walking, or alive, for another 6 months.

I'm not sure you should have bought this as your first bike, even if you have ridden before.
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I've wanted one of these since they were first announced! I realize it's a very powerful bike, but I'll be using it as an everyday bike, not to like race or anything.
 
If you are not a troll...all I can say is that at least you have good taste.
Be responsible and respect your equipment:D
Nothing wrong with riding a SBK at a young age...wish I could have done that.
 
Welcome!!!

With that said, I would recommend leaving the bike in WET mode, and assure you get all safety gear.

A couple years ago, I was in a motorcycle shop getting a new bike stand. A 23 year old kid pulled up on a new R1 (first bike). He barely got his bike into the parking lot without laying it down. When he walked in, the first thing he asked for was a bandana with a skull for his face. However, he didn't even wear or own a helmet. Fortunately, the store owner would not sell him a single thing until he bought a helmet.

Buy all safety gear, and "baby" the throttle... you'll have a great time. :)
 
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Derek said:
Welcome!!!

With that said, I would recommend leaving the bike in WET mode, and assure you get all safety gear.

A couple years ago, I was in a motorcycle shop getting a new bike stand. A 23 year old kid pulled up on a new R1 (first bike). He barely got his bike into the parking lot without laying it down. When he walked in, the first thing he asked for was a bandana with a skull for his face. However, he didn't even wear or own a helmet. Fortunately, the store owner would not sell him a single thing until he bought a helmet.

Buy all safety gear, and "baby" the throttle... you'll have a great time. :)
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I bought the safety equipment (helmut, jacket, gloves, books, pants) before the bike, so I've got that part down. And I'm honestly not getting this thing to "look cool" with it. I genuinely want it :)
 
zaster said:
If you are not a troll...all I can say is that at least you have good taste.
Be responsible and respect your equipment:D
Nothing wrong with riding a SBK at a young age...wish I could have done that.
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Haha no trolling here! And, according to this forum, I'm not the youngest person with this bike! Haha :p
 
All i can say is there are folks who are 23 and behave like 43, and a lot of folks who are 43 and behave like 10.

if you can afford it, go for it and be careful. all the best.
 
I don't like these threads, but I was 25 when I purchased mine last May. It was my 5th bike. What I don't like is posting a thread and trying to imply something with your age...

I just read that last part about your rents, they're going to kill you before the bike ever will lol.
 
TransNone13 said:
I don't like these threads, but I was 25 when I purchased mine last May. It was my 5th bike. What I don't like is posting a thread and trying to imply something with your age...

I just read that last part about your rents, they're going to kill you before the bike ever will lol.
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When I was 21 I thought I was invincible. I had a Z1R with a Kerker and 29mm Mikuni smooth-bores. Faster than sh_t. I out ran the police 3 times, a fourth time I hit an embankment, sailed through the air 90 ft, landed on RR tracks. Compund arm fracture, 3 ribs. I slowed down quite a bit after that, and grew up (not a lot, but enough!). Not a good age for that many horses, and the insurance companies heartily agree.
 
Trauma said:
When I was 21 I thought I was invincible. I had a Z1R with a Kerker and 29mm Mikuni smooth-bores. Faster than sh_t. I out ran the police 3 times, a fourth time I hit an embankment, sailed through the air 90 ft, landed on RR tracks. Compund arm fracture, 3 ribs. I slowed down quite a bit after that, and grew up (not a lot, but enough!). Not a good age for that many horses, and the insurance companies heartily agree.
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I've never crashed on the street, I have lost my footing on gravel after an "oh .... moment" and let the bike at the time fall on me. Couple of scratches is all.
Knocks on wood.

I have been down twice on the track and another time I was test riding my race bike after fixing it from a prior crash when I had a snowball pumpfaked at me and put it down. I have had a lot of close calls, like stoppie mode out of no where. Riding downhill on slicks in dirt after screwing up an apex, saving my RC after the rearend whipped around while both accelerating and down shifting in corners. I'm a little paranoid, waiting for it to catch up to me. It's going to be a big one.

I'm still trying to work my consistancy on power wheelies with the 1199...

Anyway, I pay $71 a month for 500/500 now.

To the OP, I recommend you do some track schools or open lapping with a coach. You'll learn far more ways to save your ass than anywhere else.

Sorry for thread jack.

/thread jack
 
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I hope you have enough general bike handling skill and two wheeled familiarity to get you through the first few 1000-miles of riding.

You will definitely have learnt something by this time.

Also worth remembering there's nothing wrong with lusting after something for a while. It is sometimes more enjoyable than actually getting it :rolleyes:
 
Hey, my first bike was an Aprilia RSV4, so don't sweat it. (Though I was 39) Just don't be a hot head as many 23 year olds are want to do, and never convince yourself not to wear all your gear (inlcuding ear plugs). Enjoy.
 
Age has nothing to do with this being an appropriate bike for you (or not).
That said, experince and wisdom have everything to do with it. I'm 46, been riding since I was 16 and still make the occaisonal bad decision when riding.
If you have not already taken possesion of your bike, I recommend not going through with it and getting a smaller, better bike to learn on. Maybe a Triumph 675 Street Triple or Daytona?
I've found the 1199 to be most enjoyable when riding it hard and a bother when trying to ride it as mere transportation.
Anyway, I wish you the best and hope you take some trackday coaching.
 

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