Ducati Monster Forum

That's right folks.  It's official.  Duck Stew....Monster Lover Numero Uno....has eschewed the Monster in favor of an 848.  But not just any 848, an 848 Hayen!

See the NMMR Club section for more details and pictures.

Congrats, Stu!

Yes, I did & I even put a picture of the offending perpetrator as my avatar to fully reel in all the angst and ill will.  I'm ashamed of myself to the point that I feel I must now report to the 'yet to be created' delete yourself entirely thread.

But at least I (unlike this threads founder) had the decency to trade in my Harley-Davidson for this new bike.  The founder of this thread not only still owns such machinery, but proudly displays and even races it.  If there is shame here good people, I am not the only one!


(LOL....  Yeah, I traded my Nightster for the 848NH with a lower payment and (somehow) lower insurance as well)  [moto]

Stew = 848NH
Bacon Junkie = 999
SacDuc = 900SS
Polpetta = '71 CB350 (pending)

Its not just Stew. I think a lot of people who owned older monsters would never in their right minds buy the newer version. Those things are kinda ugly.

But Stew is still perfecting the 750CR. He hasn't abandoned the monster, its just that he can build a better one than Ducati can.  [thumbsup]

sac

Talk about the dark side...

nice Stu.

Sweet!! Congrats Stu!! 

I'm still going to send you those clip ons, if I ever get off my ass and remember to that is.   :-[

I ended up selling a M900 to help get an 848. I have to say I love it. I also have to say that I'm eying a Hypermotard or Streetfighter now because my riding style might be changing. Then again, it might not.  [popcorn]

Talk about trading up. Wow! Nice looking ride.  [bow_down]

Still can't wait to see the CR "finished."  [drool]

DUUUUUUUUDE!!!!!   [thumbsup]

beautiful bike stu.

let the SBK modding begin  ;D

Stu "claims" that he's gonna leave this one stock...


I bet him $20 bucks he wouldn't be able to leave enough alone!  [laugh]





[bacon]

20?  Hell, I would have slapped a C-note down on that one.  That's easy money!   ;D

i'm in for 20 he will mod the bike.

define how much he will mod the bike.

as in if he is going to just put on rearsets, diff clip ons, slip ons and  some carbon parts that is not the level of modding that stu is known for.

but then again if he does do a redesigned gas tank, tail section, custom fab subframe, etc, then we are talking the types of mods that stu is known for.

sorry but standard "modding" should not count when it comes to stu, the modding we expect from stu is a much higher level than simple bolt on aftermarket pieces.

but otherwise, enjoy the bike stu and make sure you take that bad boy to the track where it was made to be enjoyed.  too bad you didn't have it back when you were in socal with the canyons.

SHOOSH YOU!!  This is our game.   ;D

Stu told me he was gonna keep it stock...

I suggested painting the rear shock spring red, and he reiterated... It's staying stock.

If he so much as puts high performance blinker fluid into the indicators, it's a mod, and his wallet will be thinner...   [evil]
 [laugh]




[bacon]

congrats stu  [thumbsup] [moto]

Nice!   [thumbsup]

as an 848 owner i predict he is going to change the rear suspension... stock is just way too stiff, even after adjusting it its just barley tolerable.

I will second this, especially when you take into account Stu's considerable...  Girth...   ;D

Congrats.  I just snagged a 749R....not matter what I can't get away from a SBK...

Broke in the bike this morning on the Crest Rd.  I was holding 20% more corner speed and was riding at a more subdued pace than I normally do.

I'm loving the chassis!!!  There's so much more there....

As far as the mod-wager goes, I never officially agreed to anything, so there!  Pbbbbttthh! [cheeky] :-*

BTW, I'm down to 1/4" strips on the front and to the edges on the rear....


Muwhahahahaha!!!!!!! [evil]

it really is a great bike, what are your thoughts on the suspension though?

It's a little stiff, but not bad...  I've ridden the last 3 entry level SBK's and of them all this was the stiffest, but I haven't adjusted anything...

Talk to Rick (Mac) down in Desmotropic.  He has the key to unlock that bike.   [thumbsup]

Congrats!  [evil]

Nice   [thumbsup]

Sweet bike!  [beer]

Congrats, Stew!!!    [beer] [bacon]

Congrats!

I've had my eye on the 848/1098 for a bit myself.

Can't blame you ;D

They're cool [thumbsup]

Trying to backpedal away from you're "no mod" stance already, are ya?  ;)

I see what's going on here... Since you never "offically" agreed, you think you can weasel your way outta this? You're fulla bologna... I'm gonna have to start calling you Oscar Meyer!
 :-*
 ;D




[bacon]

Mods, can we get somebody on this?

 [coffee]

Are you asking to mods to reprimand me for the potential name calling, or the horribly cheesy kindergarten humor?  :-*




[bacon]

Neither. I'm asking one of them to change his name from "Duck Stew" to "Oscar Meyer."

and

permabans for turning into superbike trash

traitors

the lot of ya

 [thumbsdown]

You do all realize that Stuart is just having fun with you all!  He is actually doing undercover research (but in plain sight) and is dreaming of stuffing an 848 EVO engine and suspension into an older Monster frame with a retro style look that he is renowned for.  Might as well start with a new bike and part out what is not needed -- it's cheaper to be honest!

Do some of you really and truly believe that Stuart would love the Superbike and turn his nose to the Monster personality within?

[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

We all know Stu will never turn his back on the Monster.

He is, after all, still working on the most beautiful bike in the world:

His M750 Café Racer...  [drool] [bow_down] [evil]





[bacon]

I've got 1 SBK, 1 SS, 4 Monsters @ 2 Honda 350's in my shop right now...

See that: FOUR Monsters....  I'm just....diversifying is all!  ;)

Awesome  [thumbsup]

Congrats!!! would love to see them pics  :)

Diversifying  [roll]

Some people would accuse you of promiscuity sir

Whore

Don't lump me in with the SBK crowd. I just picked up a SuperSport. She needs some love, but she'll clean up just fine.

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs564.ash2/148659_1712302135690_1482243195_1816468_662426_n.jpg)

well congrats to you too sac  [thumbsup]

I be heartin' some Super Sport action.   [thumbsup]

Some things should be left to their own beauty.  In my opinion, the 848NH is one of them.  Sweet bike!

And?!?  You say that like it's a bad thing!  Hey, at least I put another Italian Mistress err... Motorcycle in my garage!

Thanks for all the compliments peeps!  Weather was great for late November here in NM and I managed to put 170 miles on it this weekend!  Hehehehe....  Wheeeee!!!

I'm gettin' my serious hatin' face on for you fracker.  You bought MY bike man!  Thats what I want! >:(

The stock mirrors are gone and the bike is sporting a bar end mirror.  DEMAND YOUR MONEY!!!!! [evil]

I would, but seeing as he's responsible for me aquiring this, I wouldn't feel right about taking his money:
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp231/tazios/photo-78.jpg)

Sac Duc and I are driving out to 'Burqué to pick it up from Stu this week.

We're also picking up this for Sac's wife, Polpetta:
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp231/tazios/photo-79.jpg)

Stu... You da MAN!!!   [bow_down] [thumbsup] [moto]




[bacon]

Well, I reckon I'll meet you later this week, then.  Shall I allow Stu to ride "his" new 848 whilst you're here, or would you rather see it ridden well?   [evil]

I expect the 848 to be behind me, actually...   :-*

Kidding,  I'll be taking it easy on the 999 until I get a good feel for her. 
Going from a 60hp M750 to a 140hp 999 will take some getting used to!   ;)

 [evil]




[bacon]

Better stock up on rear tires ;)

You're welcome Ryan!  :-)

Oh, and Cloner?!?  You won't always be faster than I Buddy...  And it won't be because of the HP difference either.  :D

Hey when you guys are done riding can you come pick me up. I'll be easy to spot. I'll be the one riding the gold CB350 in circles in the parking lot.

 :-[

sac

At farting?  You're already faster.   ;D

Bring your gear, SD....if Stuart won't loan you a Monster I've got a '95 Supersport you might enjoy.   ;)

Thanks. Stew has already got me set up on m900. That was just my way of saying that I am considerably slower than all of you.

Getting my 900SS (ie - a bike that actually fits me well enough I can move around on it) is my first real step toward getting serious about riding these things at speed. I'll get her fixed up and ridable then I'll be off to take some track classes.

sac

I say take Cloner up on his offer... It will be kinda like riding your new supersport before you're actually able to ride your new supersport!   ;)

I'm just sayin'...   :-*




[bacon]

Congrats, Stu.  [thumbsup]  Say goodbye to what remains of your license.   ;D 

Yeah...with 41mm flat slides, Termignoni spaghetti system, Ohlins rear, Showa front with RaceTech internals, an oil leak on the vertical head, and an extended warm-up time due to poor tuning in the midrange after the move to high altitude .... but beggers can't be choosers.   ;D

She ain't pretty, but she's a hell of a dancer.   [moto]

hehe... the paint on the NH kinda does say "yup... i was speeding"

careful stu  [leo]

Very true...  The bike is high on the anti-stealthy scale.   [laugh]

You can just tell the [leo] you're the new Captain America on your way to fight crime and help citizens in need...   [laugh]








 [bacon]

teehee . . . snert . . . ha . . . hahaha . . . . . . . BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA . . . gasp . . .HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA . . . ah . . ho . . . whew . . . that was funny.


sac

I went from a 98 M900 to a 2003 999.  My second thought after I barreled into a corner on my regular route was "This will be the bike that kills me!"  Whee!!  Everything happens easier and faster.  You'll see, and you will be forever changed.  [thumbsup]

Yup, my biggest adjustment has been having to look a LOT further through the corner than ever before and I really haven't wicked up the pace on the sucker yet!

As far as the Cptn America comment goes:  I doubt I could pull that off, but damn is that funny!!!

Sure you could... all you need is a cape.   [evil]



[bacon]

capt america never had a cape.

stu needs the capt america shield.  and the head cowl.

Ears for the helmet?

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_j12e4UF7GTY/Spxp8ZlxBYI/AAAAAAAACX4/hu5dEB27MTg/s640/IMG_0455.JPG)

Why are there no pics of the bike in this thread?  ???  :-\

Here ya go, kopf...

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp231/tazios/photo-80.jpg)

Need more.  ;)  I hope those reflectors are gone.  :D

That's the only one Stu texted me.   :(

I'm sure we'll take plenty on Friday when Sac Duc and I get out to 'Burqué to pick up my new 999 and his wife's cb350...   :D




[bacon]

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5190836899_a5f75271fa_b.jpg)


There...  Is ya happay now?!?   [cheeky]

 [thumbsup]

From the Nightster to a Choppa.........



(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5213440524_8a93fc981c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26792974@N08/5213440524/)
Stu's Choppa (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26792974@N08/5213440524/) by bozcorob (http://www.flickr.com/people/26792974@N08/), on Flickr(http://)