Ducati Monster Forum

It would seem that there is a rumour flying around "the creek" over the last week or two that would suggest that a certain individual, who happens to frequent the place from time to time, has thrown all sense of heritage, traditional and loyalty aside and decided to join the "made in Japan" side of the garage.

I hasten to add that this rumour, at this point in time, is unsubstantiated and heresay only, but it comes from reliable source not often wrong in such matters...

That is all (for now).

 :o

So who from here goes to the track often enough?

Dock
The Don
Dock
Me
Dock
Gianni (but we know he has a 999s now)
Dock

OMG  :o

Is it who I think it is?

Is it related to another thread on here with a mystery ending?

Its too much tension for me to handle.

here is a pill for you Techno

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Can I have a pill but I like red.

cant find one might have to make one just for you my dear Matty

I think I speak for myself when I say: NOT ANOTHER RUMOUR THREAD PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD AND ALL THINGS HOLY!!!1!11! They confuse and confound my simple mind.  [bang] Or can someone at least PM me and let me know WTF is going on. :)

I'm trying to get to the bottom of it Craig.
Rest your over worked under paid mind.
might have some clearer smoke tomorrow. 

Track Day......  [moto]

Eastern Creek.....  [popcorn]

Saturday May 9th......  [clap]

All will be revealed......  [bow_down]

PS: I think.....  [roll]

as usual, Trev is showing some foresight and may, just may be onto something!

So is it Big T then who is adding to the stable?
Or does he know something about an addition.
May 9th hey.

I may not be right....  ;D

But I'm never wrong.....  [roll]

Im out I have the duc and aprilia

let me just say that if it is japanese it is not worty of a mention on a MONSTER forum, let alone it's own thread!!!!
that is all.
well, almost..... jukie? why are you giving away little blue pills?


paul.

Well I don't need them  ;D

... and she used to be in the trade

c,mon mark, we all need somewhere to hang our towel......... [thumbsup]


paul.

would you like me to send some up my special Loony

aww thanks julie! i am running low, i take them to stop me rolling out of bed!


paul.

no probs and you get the first one free and a mates deal

[clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]   [laugh]

As a newbie I have to say this thread has me a little shocked... I had no idea Duc riders were so makecist.  :-\

hawh, it's all good! You should have seen us the last breakfast...we we're perving on old cars! Most of us like anything that has a bit of charachter, me included! as long as got a bit of flair....

Duc riders have suggested brands like BWM, Aprilia, KTM to me as replacements....

A lot of the guys here already suspect who the rider is and are therefore getting ready to fling some friendly crap at him!

I like BWM's myself, BMW's are pretty good too!

Myself, I'm not really into mine is better than yours bullcrap, if a bike goes/looks/sounds good to me, I don't really care where it's made. To a point. I'm not really into the Korean/Chinese section of the bike market.  :-\

I really dig Hyosang's, reckon they are frickin great....and red Kawa Ninja's (250)...fantastic....and BMW 800gs....and anything with a KTM badge is interesting...and moto morini...

So buy one then   ;D

How about those wonders of avant garde styling, innovation and engineering the Ural and the Cossack!??  ;D  8)  [thumbsup]

well, if you don't like it here you could always try the "other" place........... jeeez some are sensitive souls, want a hug?

i'm not "makecist" anyway, i ride a husky as well! oh, wait..............they're italian aren't they. ahh, but they're not ducati. but they were weren't they, they were owned by cagiva for a long while. but it's all ok now, cause BMW own them! so there, i'm ok cause i have a husky/bmw thing.


paul

Speaking of "the other place", anyone else started getting spam from Vertical Response? I got email trying to sell me a coffee table book and a 4 lp vinyl set from some band called "The Rentals" with a link to Vertical Response's "marketing policy"...

Might be time to randomise and automate the unsubscribe link...

big

Ha ha ha ha haw haw haw haw  [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]  ! ! ! ! !

blood oth this is my third duc and ive had a few jap bikes in-between but all ways go back too the dukes there just got more character and are a shit load easier to work on and they handle  well staight of the show room floor , wish they made a  atv  [thumbsup]

 

I was "Banned" early on so one night I sat here and unsubscribed many many many times..... For hours even.....   [coffee]

No emails since.....  [popcorn]

Like your idea of automating that process.....  [thumbsup]  [evil]

Owned 3 Jap bikes before the Duke........

Great bikes that served a purpose.....   8)

But no going back now...... Duke forever......    [moto]

Now when is that SF hitting our shores....   [bow_down]

hang on Trev you will get your pics soon

As the instigator of this thread, I can assure you that the intention was far from being "makecist" - I've not come across this word before, but I think I get the meaning... But rather, poke a little fun at a particular active member of this forum (who has been surprisingly quiet on this thread!)

Like others have said, the people who make up the Oz Monster community come in all shapes and sizes, from all walks of life, and all have their personal reasons for riding ducati motorcycles, some of which may indeed fit into a category which people may define as elitist or brand snobbery. Personally like all types of bikes (and cars!) but can also appreciate why people find some marques evoke more emotion than others.

The reason why this community exists is to share our passion for ducati motorcycles, and in particular, the ducati monster. As such, I'd expect people to be more passionate for ducati here than say, netrider or similar. Anyways, it's all in good fun. Now back on topic, can anyone offer more in the way of substantiation?

Perhaps the term should be Marques-ist ... or mabe anti-Marxist?

Anyway, why hasn't Vince popped his head in?


 [popcorn]

too busy riding his new Kawahonduki RGX 11000  [evil]

 [popcorn] indeed!

Haha, that's okay ;D it wasn't an overly serious comment in the first place (the made up word was the hint!). I just have something of a compulsion to stir the pot whenever I hear/see brand loyalties getting out of hand!

I blame it on the way I was raised  [laugh]

I like the boy!!!  [thumbsup]  ;D  [cheeky]  [clap]

Nuthin' like a good shistir!  ;D

I think this ENTIRE thread is us getting our collective spoons out ready to give SOMEONE a big stir/serve.

anyone remember what hello is in Japanese.....Ahio Gizimus.....but with different spelling?

To ee ray wa doko desu ka?  ;)

hosing down the rumor............

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For now anyway.

gee i could do with one of them up at my place

Why?

You on fire?

i'd love to see julie wrestling a big fire hose!!!!


paul.

 [evil] [thumbsup]

yeh you guys, i live in the bush (country pumkin) i can do with that sort of equiptment. nice and big

Like I said     [evil] [thumbsup] :-*

hey i can handle a big hose

now yer bragging ;D [beer]

hehehe iam a very strong girl when i have to be  [laugh]

hands like a wharfie huh??  [cheeky]  ;D

yer jukie i know how it feels have to wrestle a big hose day in day out and  you got hold it with both hands too  [evil]

ooohh Bazz your my hero

Looks like Bazz might have the title of "Mr Tripod" ??  [evil]  ;D  [thumbsup]

I would like to (respectfully) correct you Matty, I think you have your overs and unders mixed up  [evil]

     [laugh]   ;D   [thumbsup]

Hello BigBoy!!  ;D

Better watch out Bazz, the ladies will be clamouring for a BIG photo of said Tripod??  [evil]  [roll]  [cheeky]  [clap]  [bow_down]

yes Bazz we need photos

See Bazz !! Told ya!!  [roll]

And the usual suspect pops up!  Madame RNJ herself!  [thumbsup]  [evil]

we how can i resist Bazz, never

 yep ill take some tomorrow  [cheeky]

wow i can't wait hmmmmmmm [evil]

 


  well rudie nudie jukie i hope your ready , brace yourself it a big one






























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 what else would i talking about  [thumbsup]

oooohhhh Bazz it is rather Big  hhhhmmmmm Bazz

Wasn't this supposed to be about a Jap bike?

you know what this place is like , what , who was talking about a jap bike on here , revile thou selfs and banish those sins  [laugh]

Probably, but since those rumours remain unsubstantiated ... by those in the know ... certain others who have played the game long enough - and are easily bored and distracted - have started on other unsubstaniated rumours.

bloody well said old chapp , in a pommy voice  [cheeky]

hey...Heather and G are hooking up in my thread....you got guys showing their hoses to Jukie in yours.

let's just be thankful this is all over the internet and we never have a pub night!

yes a pub night would be very interesting  [wine]

Ok so im looking for a Japer, but not just any japer.

There is some reasoning behind it all.

When I bought the Desmo I promised my self that if and when I reach my first goal of 1:45 at the creek it was time to get a dedicated tracker 2 reason, 1 at the speeds you need to be doing to achieve these times an off on the Desmo was sure going to be expensive and 2 I’m fast enough to start racing now .So on the 9th of May I laid down some consistent 1:43.6 on the Desmo. So it was time to start looking


Well I have tested them all from 2 strokes to V-twins. Today I tested the last 2 a ZX10R 1000 and a 09 Big bang R1. I thought I would leave these two for last as they stood out from the rest the kawaka with its 194hp and supposed traction control and the R1 with the new cross plain engine.

I did consider the 1198s but with its 34k price tag and its expensive replacement parts, it was way over budget.

So the kawaka, well it had plenty of stopping power and the handling was great, but the power delivery was slow and came in around 6000rpm and when it did it was very savage ( high side central I think).

The Big Bang R1 no stopping power, this can be fixed with some braided lines and some pads, the power WOW  :o so much like a V-twin only better .I came back from the test ride shaking like a leaf, so responsive great engine braking and the front wheel is able to leap tall buildings in a single bound .I’m sold Its going to be a Yamaha for my new tacky  [thumbsup]

The Desmo will still do the odd track day at a slower pace as it is a un believable machine it just can spend its remaining days in a lounge room.

So my next step is to buy one and get it track ready. It will probably take me some time to get back into the 1:43’s again with the new machine but I think it’s the most economical way to start racing,i keep you all updated  [thumbsup]

I'd say the post above substantiates the rumour!

Hmmm, might have to change your handle from Dockstrada to The Docktastrada!

Well done and play nice with the new toy. [thumbsup]

So it's a Yamacati hey.
It does make sense, no point in having that much (in the Desmo) running around the track risking damage.
If you've got to your goal and you can get off it and track something with less zero's in it all the better.

Looking forward to seeing and hearing the new beast.

Hey!! No da probelem, Vale rida da Yamaha !!  ;D

So musta be hokay huh, bella ??  [thumbsup]

Ok so I picked her up today Woo Hooo  ;D  got here cheap,So no F#*King coments about the colour  [evil]

Thanking you  in advance

Dockstrada,


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i like the colour!

oops, wasn't meant to comment.

looks the business....be interested in reading a review after your next track day....with times etc.

well done  [thumbsup]

I see it has Akrapovic on it, is that a full system or just slip-ons?
Who cares about the colour when it's just ganna be a track wench........

Cheap as compared to a D16?

Like the number plate on the 'cruiser.  ;)

Slipons for now, to much work to fit the full system. May do it next week  [thumbsup]

No I meean cheap relative retail price  [thumbsup]


No comment about the plate  ;)

I was about to say, what's that 4 wheeler doing in your bike garage  [cheeky]

Then I saw the number plate and remembered to  :-X


 ;D

Identity has been protected due to threats made by Ducati owners everywhere.

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frickin nice toys in that garage!

have a nice play!

Ditto Spider..........  :o

Dock I see your old Monster has also paid you a visit while Matty embarks on his bling fest....  [thumbsup]

Yep she's on stands while a little work is being done.
Got new tick tocker's on yesterday and a fancy shmancy tail light.
Pics to come when she's back on wheels and mobile again.

Yep, nuthin like a white bike with a PINK frame



                                                    Mmick

no comment hey. well it is a GIRLS colour Dock what can i say. and i heard you cant ride it either, that is because it isn't a DUC. you can only ride DUC's
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hmm i must be feeling better or something ;D

The Yamacati now has new clothes, ready for it's next track day if the ducks weather goes away.
The owner has got a little carried away with his design skills, she looks pretty mean can't wait to see it with some
sunshine on it.

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Oh and just hit the OzMonsters Flickr and the Yamacati set if you want to see a few more snaps.