Ducati Monster Forum

I seem doomed to lower back problems, and the monster is just not good for that.

Well, MY monster, thanks to MY mods is not good for that.  But that's how I like it.  So I will be doing some prep work and putting it on the block, umm, soonish.  Which means I should get serious(er) about a back friendly but not boring replacement. 

Not sure how much I can justify spending.  Certainly what I get for the monster, and I'm not sure what that will be, plus, a few thou?  Maybe $4-5k more?  Maybe?  That will have to clear the wife. 

First, thoughts on what I should list the bike for?

Second, any sensible but interesting ideas that won't cost more than I am willing to part with?  Obviously the hyper is nice, but too spensive,  as is pretty much everything that I like.  Damn my awesome taste!

Well, if the Hyper is too expensive then I guess a Streetfighter is out...sounds like you need an er, um, Monster...or maybe something like this...

http://www.triumph.co.uk/usa/13345_13382.aspx (http://www.triumph.co.uk/usa/13345_13382.aspx)

or this...

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/652/0/home.aspx (http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/652/0/home.aspx)

Rumor has it that Super Dukes are easy on bad backs.

Yeah, I would consider a good 2002 or newer 900 monster.  And I had kinda forgotten about the triple.  Good option.



I don't want to imply that you are predictable, but.... ;D

I am curious, though.

Gene's suggestion on the triple (Speed please) is sound.  I sat on one of the new ones the other week, and the ergos on that bike are down right perfect.


You're welcome to take it for a spin when you get up here.  Assuming I still have it that is.


Sounds like a trip to Thailand is in order.

What about simply redoing the top triple in a way that you can put higher bars on it?

I would have to put the old triple and stock bars back on it, and as silly as this may be, I don't love the bike like that.  I do love it in this format, but it doesn't suit me ergonomically.  Oh, the horror!

that's as good an excuse as any to get a new motorbike... ;D

What he said!  [thumbsup]

Well, I knew that, of course. Just trying to stir things up a bit that's all.  [evil]

I know I can always count on you   [thumbsup]

I just went from a Monster with clip-on's to a Hyper...

Its deff. the way to go....get the regular hyper if you cant afford the evo sp. But both back and knee problems was the reason for going with that style of bike...ex. SuperMoto.

It's not so much can't afford as can't justify.  If I could find a good used example at a good price, it would make sense.   Though, until I sell the monster, I really don't know what kind of price makes sense. 

What is an 11 year old 750 with 14k miles and a few yummy bits worth?  Less than I want it to be, for sure.

Auchley I do have a 08 custom monster with clipons that im thinking about throwing on a set of multystrda forks and lengthening the rear travel to make a custom Hyper Monster. (+ lowering the foot-pegs and raising the handlebars )