Some pics as I received it. There is much work to be done; vented clutch cover and blue pressure plate, tail chop, different signals, clip-ons, drop the headlight and gauges, take off the flyscreen, change the rear sprocket as some of the teeth are barely an 1/8 inch, oil change, check belts for myself to see if they are the originals (if I can tell), a good bath, and more I dont remember im sure. Left at 5 AM this morning and got back at 5:30 PM. Bike was in St. Johns, FL just south of Jacksonville and I live in Spartanburg, SC.
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Love your bike. That blue and with the matching frame is my favorite. I put 17,000 on one just like it. Great bike.
I work in Clemson and live off Hwy 28 in Walhalla. A bunch of us have an annual ride in camp out in June - you should come up. It's literally at the foot of the mountain off 28 and gateway to the best roads anywhere. I'll drop you a line as we get close. It's always a good time.
You are gonna love your bike. I guarantee. [thumbsup]
LA
best color combo for a monster. Man that sparkle blue is sweet looking! nice bike man!
Thank you both im very happy and very tired. LA definitely drop me a line. Semester will be over by then and I want to do some hella riding this summer. (have been without a monster for almost 3 years.) Hopefully I will have all the bits and pieces I want by then.
Congrats on the new bike!! [beer]
LA is right, you're gonna love it!!! [moto]
Congrats!
Congrats..you got the best pipes too!!
How you like that SIL sound?!
[thumbsup]
I took the red stickers and the "r" off of the end of "Sil Motor". Looks a lot better since the red stuck out too much IMO.
Nice!
I've always been a big fan of that dark blue color.
[thumbsup]
Quote from: Rameses on February 21, 2009, 07:04:28 PM
Nice!
I've always been a big fan of that dark blue color.
[thumbsup]
Agreed. I'd like to see it with dark grey rims to match that CF belt cover and the other CF bits I'm sure he'll add.
+1, thats a nice looking bike. Love the color! [thumbsup]
Thanks all. IZ, I like the sticker idea the red does clash with the rest of the bike. The sils sound great at low rpm. Have not opened it up yet since I only got home last night and I still have to change that rear sprocket out, I really dont trust it. I am still trying to figure out the best way to go with the color combination because of the blue and white primary but all the CF bits are dark grey.
The 1st S4R I ever saw was in 2003 on the showroom floor and it was blue and white. I told the dealer I would have one one day. One day finally got here.
The blue and white paint jobbie has always been my favorite combo for the s4r monster, i've just not got round to getting one. :-[
congrats needtorque looks like you've got yourself a really nice bike, keep us up to speed with your mods. [clap]
[coffee]
Quote from: needtorque on February 22, 2009, 04:27:25 AM
Thanks all. IZ, I like the sticker idea the red does clash with the rest of the bike. The sils sound great at low rpm. Have not opened it up yet since I only got home last night and I still have to change that rear sprocket out, I really dont trust it. I am still trying to figure out the best way to go with the color combination because of the blue and white primary but all the CF bits are dark grey.
The 1st S4R I ever saw was in 2003 on the showroom floor and it was blue and white. I told the dealer I would have one one day. One day finally got here.
Oh yeah..they sound great when you let off the throttle!! I'm sure they are 105 dB?! [evil]
The stickers peel off easily just using your fingernail.
How about powdercoating that shock blue to match too?!
sweet ride, powdercoating the swingarm might look nice against the white wheels. just a suggestion, the bike looks great.
Quote from: IZ on February 22, 2009, 09:24:17 AM
Oh yeah..they sound great when you let off the throttle!! I'm sure they are 105 dB?! [evil]
The stickers peel off easily just using your fingernail.
How about powdercoating that shock blue to match too?!
My wife will be the stopping factor for how far the mods go but I have big plans. Her previous experience with me and modding monsters has not been a good one. ( I tend to go overboard.) I am trying to go purely cosmetic on this one though. The power is more than enough so no need for any mods there this time.
Nice, I just got one too on thursday, damn this thing is fast, a huuge jump from my s2r. How do you like it? Here's a pic of mine. It is an 06, got it with 1 mile on it. I miss the arrows on my s2r though, how do your pipes sound?
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Quote from: Tim on February 22, 2009, 11:42:06 AM
Much as I love my S4Rs, I must admit that your S4R is - in my eyes - the nicest looking Monster Ducati ever built. Those mirrors - are those stock, Ducati performance, or something else? I really like them, and I'm tired of my Rizoma Reverse Retros....
Tim
I don't know the brand mirrors I have not looked for the name yet but I think they are DP teardrops. If you want them I will be selling them for some bar ends and I will also be selling the maguire bars as I want clip-ons. Once I find out what everything is worth I will post cheaper than that prices.
Quote from: labbedds on February 22, 2009, 02:49:04 PM
Nice, I just got one too on thursday, damn this thing is fast, a huuge jump from my s2r. How do you like it? Here's a pic of mine. It is an 06, got it with 1 mile on it. I miss the arrows on my s2r though, how do your pipes sound?
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Nice, I love it. Have not put any real miles on it yet as I was unaware just how bad the rear sprocket was until I picked it up so now I have to replace it before I will trust riding it. Pipes sound good at idle and low rpm though.
Got the tail chopped after class today. Also put on the new seat and started changing out the rear sprocket. Changed the clutch cover and pressure plate as well. Will post updated pics later.
By the way if anyone is interested I am going to sell/or trade the full sils on here for an exbox system. I dont think the sils will be very good with the wife on the back. They are too close to her ears and to her leg. I think the x-box will be better for 2 up.
Quote from: needtorque on February 23, 2009, 04:21:08 PM
Got the tail chopped after class today. Also put on the new seat and started changing out the rear sprocket. Changed the clutch cover and pressure plate as well. Will post updated pics later.
By the way if anyone is interested I am going to sell/or trade the full sils on here for an exbox system. I dont think the sils will be very good with the wife on the back. They are too close to her ears and to her leg. I think the x-box will be better for 2 up.
Those Sils and the red logo will go perfectly with Labs S4R
word, I got fiddy cent and a box of frozen pizza bagel bites i'll trade ya for the sil's oh, and you can have my stock exhaust too ;D
Quote from: labbedds on February 23, 2009, 07:48:23 PM
word, I got fiddy cent and a box of frozen pizza bagel bites i'll trade ya for the sil's oh, and you can have my stock exhaust too ;D
Dam if you only had some pocket lint to throw in we might be close. :P
Unless your wife is 5'2" and weighs 100lbs, you will not like riding two-up on a Monster. Well, at least I don't. YMMV
I was looking at the same color scheme in a used S4R locally, that's an awesome color!
Congrats and enjoy that!
JM
Quote from: pompetta on February 24, 2009, 03:47:22 AM
Unless your wife is 5'2" and weighs 100lbs, you will not like riding two-up on a Monster. Well, at least I don't. YMMV
5'3" and 110 is perfectly fine too.
You don't even know she's back there. Seriously.
Quote from: pompetta on February 24, 2009, 03:47:22 AM
Unless your wife is 5'2" and weighs 100lbs, you will not like riding two-up on a Monster. Well, at least I don't. YMMV
Actually. she is 5'8" and 135 but we rode 2 up on my m750 and it was no problem so I think we will be ok unless the ergos on the s4r are that much different. Rode 400 miles in a day with her on the back.
OK pics of whaty I have done so far. Only had about 2 hours to work on it so far because of school but looking better already. 2 problems I have so far. 1) I really dont like how far the sils stick out past the tail job; definitely makes me want the ebox now. 2) Why the hell is the dam rear suspension link so goddam tight. I got the lock nut loose no problem but the corrosion on the threads is so bad I dam near stripped the hexes on the adjuster rod trying to raise the rear. I had to give up on it for now. Will probably end up pulled the rod out to break it loose and clean the threads. It is currently set at almost the lowest ride height and I cant stand it. Need to raise it about 1.5-2 inches.
New clutch cover/pressure plate, seat, tail chop.
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Quote from: needtorque on February 24, 2009, 10:34:53 AM
Actually. she is 5'8" and 135 but we rode 2 up on my m750 and it was no problem so I think we will be ok unless the ergos on the s4r are that much different. Rode 400 miles in a day with her on the back.
Wow, that's great!
I guess I just don't like taking passengers. :-\
Quote from: pompetta on February 24, 2009, 03:06:44 PM
Wow, that's great!
I guess I just don't like taking passengers. :-\
Well I won't deny that solo is much more comfortable for me but 2 up is ok. I am a bit of a fatass so I am used to supporting more weight than others lol. 5'11" 240 lbs atm. Was 250 2 weeks ago but workin on changing my dietary intake right now.
Lookin good. Love the blue.
Cut the cans to match the tail chop, remove the stickers, evap can, wiring ties and she will be perfecto! congrats on the new baby!
Quote from: needtorque on February 24, 2009, 03:16:55 PM
...240lb atm.
Dude, this is
not the place to talk about that kinda thing. [roll]
edit: At The Moment... god, I was way off. Sorry.
Quote from: Rameses on February 24, 2009, 04:04:45 PM
Dude, this is not the place to talk about that kinda thing. [roll]
edit: At The Moment... god, I was way off. Sorry.
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
240 lbs.
I think that is pretty light for an Automated Teller Machine.
But what is so funny? :P
Ditch the rear/passenger pegs, the flyscreen, and replace the mirrors with some Rizoma's or bar end mirrors. I love my reverse retro Rizoma's.
Quote from: venomousr1993 on February 26, 2009, 04:40:57 AM
Ditch the rear/passenger pegs, the flyscreen, and replace the mirrors with some Rizoma's or bar end mirrors. I love my reverse retro Rizoma's.
Already got the bar end mirrors on the way and sold the existing mirrors, will ditch the flyscreen when I get my clip-ons and lower the headlight and gauges (will do all this at once), can't lose the passenger pegs cause wifey will be pissed she likes to ride too.
Also wanna swap the exhaust for quat-d. I love the look of the empty backspace and also I need to move the noise/heat away from wifey.
MOTHER OF ALL THINGS WONDERFUL!!!!
Just went for a quick ride to the gas station to fill it up. First ride on the road since I got it. Could not go far b/c of threatening clouds but holy shit. So much more power than the old 750 and I did not get past 1/4 throttle. Currently geared at 15/40 b/c that was the only rear sprocket spare I had (will go to 15/44 soon as get get the new one) and it still pulls like a freight train.
Sounds incredible now with the open clutch and those Sils........ ahh those Sils, such sweet music.
Wonder of all wonders it is supposed to be thunderstorms all weekend here. I am so surprised [roll]
Quote from: needtorque on February 26, 2009, 02:43:29 PM
MOTHER OF ALL THINGS WONDERFUL!!!!
Just went for a quick ride to the gas station to fill it up. First ride on the road since I got it. Could not go far b/c of threatening clouds but holy shit. So much more power than the old 750 and I did not get past 1/4 throttle. Currently geared at 15/40 b/c that was the only rear sprocket spare I had (will go to 15/44 soon as get get the new one) and it still pulls like a freight train.
Sounds incredible now with the open clutch and those Sils........ ahh those Sils, such sweet music.
Wonder of all wonders it is supposed to be thunderstorms all weekend here. I am so surprised [roll]
Did you get up in the RPM range at all?
That's where you'll really feel the might of the 4-valve engine. [thumbsup]
going to core pipes this weekend, looking for open clutch plate, removing flyscreen, need to get crg's
Quote from: Rameses on February 26, 2009, 03:17:53 PM
Did you get up in the RPM range at all?
That's where you'll really feel the might of the 4-valve engine. [thumbsup]
Ya I know, I only hit about 6k but still compared to the 750 it is amazing. So smooth and thats with poor gearing. Cant wait to get my 44T rear.
Quote from: needtorque on February 26, 2009, 03:23:29 PM
Ya I know, I only hit about 6k but still compared to the 750 it is amazing. So smooth and thats with poor gearing. Cant wait to get my 44T rear.
Yeah, I went from a 750 to an S4.
Trust me, the first time you hit the upper RPMs under full throttle you're gonna be amazed. [evil]
Quote from: Rameses on February 26, 2009, 03:33:37 PM
Yeah, I went from a 750 to an S4.
Trust me, the first time you hit the upper RPMs under full throttle you're gonna be amazed. [evil]
I can't wait but weather is supposed to suck all weekend here and I dont let my baby get wet. (other than bath time that is)
I sat on that bike and promised to buy it from the guy....
You got a good deal.
He dropped the price alot from when i first looked at it.
Quote from: JEDI PIMP on March 03, 2009, 02:25:28 PM
I sat on that bike and promised to buy it from the guy....
You got a good deal.
He dropped the price alot from when i first looked at it.
You live in FL?
Yes, I felt like it was a very good deal. I think the current market is forcing people to sell at lower prices. It really is a good time to buy a motorcycle if you can afford it.
Im in jacksonville. He came over one afternoon and i got to drool all over it. I got laid off before buying the bike. I ended up buying a 06 s2r 800 for the same price I belive you paid. He was asking almost 3k more about 5 months ago. Did he give you the steering damper with it?
Apparently not lol. He gave me a box of stuff which had a DP vented clutch cover and blue pressure plate in it. Along with all the stock crap. Also included the DP teardrop mirrors. Wish he had told me about the damper I may have paid him a bit extra for that. Ohh well.
with the $ you saved getting that thing you can get any damper you like!
Quote from: JEDI PIMP on March 03, 2009, 04:02:58 PM
with the $ you saved getting that thing you can get any damper you like!
;D I know. All I can say is I waited and watched and made an offer. He was willing to barter a bit and needed to sell I think. I was fortunate that is for sure.
Quote from: ducducgooseme on February 24, 2009, 03:54:05 PM
Lookin good. Love the blue.
Cut the cans to match the tail chop, remove the stickers, evap can, wiring ties and she will be perfecto! congrats on the new baby!
+1 [thumbsup]
Quote from: needtorque on February 24, 2009, 03:16:55 PM
Well I won't deny that solo is much more comfortable for me but 2 up is ok. I am a bit of a fatass so I am used to supporting more weight than others lol. 5'11" 240 lbs atm. Was 250 2 weeks ago but workin on changing my dietary intake right now.
Don't feel bad. I'm trying to get DOWN to 240. [cheeky]
Quote from: trouble on March 03, 2009, 06:12:35 PM
+1 [thumbsup]
Still deciding if I am keeping the Sils or getting the ex-box or some boom-tubes. I love the rear area being more cleaned up. I won't chop the Sils unless I decide to keep them.
Hey Bud,
I know you've been looking at the weather forecast. 70F on Friday. Good day to play hooky.
Be cheerful, [moto]
LA
Quote from: LA on March 04, 2009, 08:37:05 AM
Hey Bud,
I know you've been looking at the weather forecast. 70F on Friday. Good day to play hooky.
Be cheerful, [moto]
LA
No need, clinicals only run Mon.-Thurs. So after class tommorrow I will go for a short ride then Friday i will put on some miles. ;D