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Title: Ducati Monster Turbo Post by: DirtyDuc on June 12, 2010, 10:12:04 AM I just saw a Ducati Monster Turbo on ebay. Interesting concept. But, I think it looks funny...
Has anyone seen this before? What are your thoughts? Good? Bad? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ducati-Monster-Turbo-Streetfighter-944cc-/270590970940?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item3f007a8c3c#ht_830wt_1060 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ducati-Monster-Turbo-Streetfighter-944cc-/270590970940?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item3f007a8c3c#ht_830wt_1060) Title: Re: Ducati Monster Turbo Post by: fastwin on June 12, 2010, 10:17:30 AM Interesting. Not my cup of tea, but I'd love to see it in person. I'll bring extra ear plugs. [bang] [laugh]
Title: Re: Ducati Monster Turbo Post by: pennyrobber on June 12, 2010, 12:29:35 PM It looks like a plumbing nightmare. I appreciate the effort but...
Title: Re: Ducati Monster Turbo Post by: sleeperbold on June 12, 2010, 12:30:11 PM The headlight is too high. It's throwing off the lines.
Title: Re: Ducati Monster Turbo Post by: Statler on June 12, 2010, 02:09:57 PM check out duccutters.com
lots of boosted ducs. Title: Re: Ducati Monster Turbo Post by: Desmostro on June 12, 2010, 02:17:17 PM A few turbo cars I've driven have a major boost of torque that comes on very suddenly.
I can't imagine that being a good thing on a bike. Though I'm sure you could adjust it right if it was a good system. [roll] ??? Title: Re: Ducati Monster Turbo Post by: NoisyDante on June 12, 2010, 02:36:18 PM I give credit for the work, not much credit for the aesthetics though. To each his own, I would like to hear it/see it in action though.
Title: Re: Ducati Monster Turbo Post by: jim_0068 on June 12, 2010, 05:12:31 PM A few turbo cars I've driven have a major boost of torque that comes on very suddenly. I can't imagine that being a good thing on a bike. Though I'm sure you could adjust it right if it was a good system. [roll] ??? my friend has a turbo's bike, you put one so tiny on it the boost is INSTANT like the torque curve of a duc, if it isn't you have too big of a turbo and a traction nightmare. if you know what you are doing it isn't too bad Title: Re: Ducati Monster Turbo Post by: Duck-Stew on June 12, 2010, 06:49:45 PM There are a lot of turbo specific mods that have been done to this bike that I like from a mechanical stand point. If you *were* after a turbo'd M900, this is one I would seriously look at.
Aesthetically, there are many trashcans that would LOVE to have that headlight assembly! Imagine the sound it would make as you hit it with your favorite hammer! Yummy.... Title: Re: Ducati Monster Turbo Post by: Chucko9-696 on June 13, 2010, 03:34:15 AM Not realy my thing, but i would like to take it for a ride [drink]
Title: Re: Ducati Monster Turbo Post by: somegirl on June 13, 2010, 05:58:54 AM Aesthetically, there are many trashcans that would LOVE to have that headlight assembly! Imagine the sound it would make as you hit it with your favorite hammer! Yummy.... [laugh] Title: Re: Ducati Monster Turbo Post by: justinrhenry on June 13, 2010, 06:36:11 AM pretty freaking cool if you ask me. [beer]
Title: Re: Ducati Monster Turbo Post by: Blackout on June 13, 2010, 06:50:22 AM Abortion comes to mind.
Title: Re: Ducati Monster Turbo Post by: BellissiMoto on June 13, 2010, 08:42:35 AM Hey I think it's cool, and since he's only a few hours away I've already sent him an email to try and poach it away... [moto]
Title: Re: Ducati Monster Turbo Post by: Speedbag on June 13, 2010, 12:30:39 PM I'd be diggin' it with a stock headlight. Very Mad Max. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Ducati Monster Turbo Post by: gOoIe B on June 13, 2010, 02:42:10 PM Damn, and to think I just drove through Fayetteville today. Wish I woulda known about this!
I think its quite nice overall. If I could afford to have my way with it, I would change the headlight assembly for sure, clean up the oil cooler line routing, tip off the exhausts, and BSTs [evil] Didn't see a mention stating the pistons were indeed forged or not, but I'd make sure of that and maybe throw in some stronger valves. Overall I think its a very tight, sensical and good looking build. I'd certainly like to own it. Wonder what the reserve is?... Title: Re: Ducati Monster Turbo Post by: DoubleEagle on June 13, 2010, 05:06:18 PM Not my idea of a beautiful beast.
Still in love w, my 1098 R and S 1000 RR. Dolph :) Title: Re: Ducati Monster Turbo Post by: Drunken Monkey on June 14, 2010, 11:36:16 AM I appreciate the engineering and fab work... [thumbsup] if not the actual aesthetics [puke]
Title: Re: Ducati Monster Turbo Post by: BellissiMoto on June 15, 2010, 07:09:28 PM Not my idea of a beautiful beast. Still in love w, my 1098 R and S 1000 RR. Dolph :) Some beasts aren't meant to beautiful, this bike included, but that doesn't necessarily take away from it. |