Ducati Monster Forum

Moto Board => Accessories & Mods => Topic started by: Gramps on April 22, 2009, 10:36:34 AM



Title: S2R1000 Set up for old man
Post by: Gramps on April 22, 2009, 10:36:34 AM
 [moto] Just got back from my ride home from the local Ducati dealer here in Minnesota. Had them do a spring oil and filter change and install red Rizmo bars on top of my Genmar risers. This mod along with my Wildhair lowered rider pegs has my bike just right for me. I was thinking about trading my Monster in for a Ducati GT1000 to get a more relaxed riding position. But now the Monster is perfect for me. Anyone needing a little more comfort might try these mods. 62 years old and still like to carve the curves.
                                                 Gramps  [coffee]


Title: Re: S2R1000 Set up for old man
Post by: DucHead on April 22, 2009, 10:41:25 AM
Cool, and welcome aboard!!  [moto]


Title: Re: S2R1000 Set up for old man
Post by: stopintime on April 22, 2009, 01:49:39 PM
Were you/dealer able to do the risers AND Rizoma bar without issues? Wires, cables, hoses?

Pictures maybe?


Title: Re: S2R1000 Set up for old man
Post by: Gramps on April 22, 2009, 02:23:07 PM
Everything  went together just fine. There were no issues with the cables and I can still have the little factory shield on the bike.  This combination works very well.


Title: Re: S2R1000 Set up for old man
Post by: gage on April 22, 2009, 05:00:29 PM
[moto]  62 years old and still like to carve the curves.
                                                 Gramps  [coffee]

you know how to use a computer??

 ;D


Title: Re: S2R1000 Set up for old man
Post by: MsTek on April 22, 2009, 07:00:14 PM
you know how to use a computer??

 ;D

P'shaw... tsk!


Title: Re: S2R1000 Set up for old man
Post by: geoffduc on April 26, 2009, 09:21:57 AM

  Nice one Gramps i to had problem's with the reach to the bar's on my s4rs and fitted rizoma bar's which i find perfect, i also replaced the stock seat with one from sargent which just suit's me fine.  [bow_down]

 [coffee]


Title: Re: S2R1000 Set up for old man
Post by: red baron on April 26, 2009, 09:33:38 AM
Cool. [thumbsup]


Title: Re: S2R1000 Set up for old man
Post by: hunduc on April 26, 2009, 03:50:33 PM
62, wow.  [bow_down]

or maybe (http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq275/ancalagon08/20060508155015_1.gif) 


Title: Re: S2R1000 Set up for old man
Post by: dbran1949 on April 29, 2009, 12:04:41 PM
Finally, I thought I was the oldest one on the board


Title: Re: S2R1000 Set up for old man
Post by: Gramps on April 29, 2009, 02:00:10 PM
 [clap] Looks like there are at least two of us who still like to run the corners. Any other over 50 Monster riders on this  board? If so lets here from you!!
           Everyone have a safe summer of riding!!
                          Gramps  [coffee]


Title: Re: S2R1000 Set up for old man
Post by: Gus Duc on April 29, 2009, 02:27:50 PM
[clap] Looks like there are at least two of us who still like to run the corners. Any other over 50 Monster riders on this  board? If so lets here from you!!
           Everyone have a safe summer of riding!!
                          Gramps  [coffee]

All the old guys ride 1098's....................at least the ones I know [cheeky]


Title: Re: S2R1000 Set up for old man
Post by: Mash on April 29, 2009, 03:55:06 PM
[clap] Looks like there are at least two of us who still like to run the corners. Any other over 50 Monster riders on this  board? If so lets here from you!!
           Everyone have a safe summer of riding!!
                          Gramps  [coffee]

I'm gonna be over 50 in a couple months, and I ride an s2r1k.  I still ride a lot, and I also spend a lot of time tinkering with the bike.  With a stock setup on my bike, I do get a sore butt after about 2 hours, but I don't think that's related to age.

I haven't slowed down for health reasons yet, although I found out I don't bounce as graceful as I used to. I'm still sore from a crash a month ago.





Title: Re: S2R1000 Set up for old man
Post by: trpletme on April 30, 2009, 06:23:45 AM
54 years young, and loving it.  S2R 1000.


SimplePortal 2.1.1