Ducati Monster Forum

well been down the big smoke , oh i do hate that place but the doctors are good any way thought i pass some time and try a few bikes , i know why i sold my monster now but 2 bikes were fantastic one was the old stroodle has any one rode one the other was a tiger  coment please and going by the big life size posters and people that have booked a test on the new 1200 monster  [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool]

I am less than a year into my first Ducati, but I still believe I am hooked, and will always have one now.

However, I have become obsessed with Cafe Racers and built my first one recently from a KZ/GT 550.
My next bike is probably going to be a bigger bike but still in the cafe style.

I could never afford one new, but the new 1200 Monster is definitely causing a stir in my underpants,
so when the price drops and they are a few years old, I think that might be at the top of my wish list.
That or a Streetfighter

If anything (touch wood) were to happen to the Monster my next bike would likely be the new Street Triple R.

If i could just pick one today I would say a touring bike. Like a Yamaha FJR 1300 or Honda Goldwing F6b. I like big touring bikes like those without getting into something too big like a fully dressed Goldwing or Harley Electra glide. That way i have the Monster for fun and something more practical for much longer distance riding.

Sport:
848 Corse SE

Adventure:
BMW GS1200R   (if my inseam was 6" higher i mean)

The killer endurance monster from rocket garage , it blows me away. Reality maybe a 900 superlight.

The two bikes that I search for most frequently on bikesales are Ducati 748 and Trumpy 675R...

But there's just no way I could justify either.

In the meantime, I'm building a new race bike. Columbus Genius tubing, Campagnolo Record components...

     Streetfighter S. 

I can't see myself replacing the S2R in the short term. I've only been riding a few years, so the power is about right and the looks of the old monsters are killer. Sounds pretty good too!

If I have the cash, a multi in a couple of years would be nice, or maybe a sport focused sport tourer, like the ninja 1000 with hard bags.

Diavel....... oh wait, i rode one and sold my S4R to get one, awesome bike by the way, have i said?

next bike? i really, really, want to restore a DB1, a black one........

I should have added that I would love my next cafe bike to be a late 70s Bonneville, but I am going to have to find a fair wad of cash just to find the starter bike.  Will be well worth it though.

HyperStrada Low Seat . . .

what a mixed bag  [thumbsup] my troubles is the little red head wants to join in but wont ride here self after crashing the kids mini bike  [cheeky]so i am lost to what to get of course if money was know issue it would be a different story , street fighter for fun 1200 multi when 2 up and pablo i had a 900 super light nice old bike but the s2r would would run rings around it in the twisties cheers bazz

Maybe this….

(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx193/techno_photo/848photo2_zps759d96d5.jpeg)

Excuse the Fluro. NFI made me wear it.

thats not fair Leigh that one of the sexiest bike  [thumbsup] but my old bone couldnt take the weight, when was that cheers bazz

you know bazz..................... they're not uncomfortable to ride at all! nowhere near as racey as a 916 type bike, and i've owned them both, well, i still have my "R". i can easily do the same route as i did on my monster, no worries at all, and i have a skeleton not unlike evel kneivel

Turismo in Tasmania, Feb 2010. I couldn't resist a test ride. I didn't get to go far enough to know how comfy it would be but I look pretty relaxed don't I? BTW 848's are now getting down to the $13k level.

A monster-multi-diavel-super-1199-strada-adventure  ???

it did fit u well and yes u looked liked u owned it , it would be a fun bike belting up the east coast on

i thought the new multi was 4 bikes in one ,a diavel with panniers would be the go god there a nice bike pity there so dear 

A newer Monster with ABS and traction control.

I just like the look of my model better though. Having just said that, the newer styles are growing on me a little.

GK

Problem is... any next bike for me has gotta be an "as well as" coz I'm not parting with my M1100 or the crusty, lovable ugly DR.

So if I was to own other bikes

1) I'd be in deep(er) shit  [evil]  [laugh]
2) Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 SE - the green one.
3) 848

A Cagiva Elefant.
A more dirt road oriented 750 would do. A Monofaro looks the part. Current plans fell through, but one day..

Did you go for a run on the tiger 800xc? I test rode one a couple of years ago and loved it and if I was allowed a second bike that would be right up there.

I also went for a run on a Speed Triple and that was surprisingly good too, hold there weight well and similar geometry to my monster! Not sure bout extended two-up on the speed triple but would be ok!

I guess price range would help narrow the field!!

Cheers,

Scott

2014 monster 1200S
No doubt.

I'd prefer my next bike to be free! [Dolph]

While dreaming...
899 would be a lot of fun. 8)
New monster 1200 also would be a good canvas to mod.

There is a Diavel with panniers Bazz, well panniers of sorts plus a few other touring options.
It's called very inventively the Diavel Strada, there is now also a Hyperstrada

S4rs

for me.

ah yes the old monsters will be in our hearts forever but times are changing and ducati only want sales so if new bikes dont have every concept to please the younger generation and magazine writers , the new 1200 multi has had a lot of people pulling there hair out and a lot of people are selling up ,the kiss principle is still the best cheers bazz

Like this one...............?/       ;D ;D ;D

004 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeAk-csKxG8#)

Cats seem to be out of bags ... but beans still need to be spilt.

I have been contemplating this for a while ... not because I am looking, but because you asked - and it is far too complicated a question.

Firstly I would have to state that the Boss has been quite clear that only certain marques will be allowed in the shed so that is quite limiting (down to one brand basically). The Tiger seems alright - I have tried to convince the Boss' bro to test one but he could never be convinced to buy something so modern.

Then it becomes a question of addition or replacement.

The addition that would be most likely to gain admittance to the shed would be a Ducati Cruiser (or maybe a Brio ... which would be seriously out-performed by the Lammy). Maybe another Lammy would make the cut - if it was the right bike. I don't mind the look of the 946 but they seem bloody expensive (and would be an anti-Lammy no-no). Depending on circumstances something like the Aprilia SRV 850 could be the go as a practical proposition (still an Italian, still a 90deg V-twin apparently).

Beyond that the Hyperstrada could be interesting to fill a certain niche ... but it would be exactly that and therefore seems rather silly.

Replacement would only be a 'heaven forbid' type scenario at which point there would be more important decisions to be made. The Diavel would probably be out because it seems to attract the wrong type of attention, locks you into position and looks stupid when you 'hang-off' plus it is in a higher CTP bracket. The Streetfighter would probably be the pick due to egonomics ... and although I have never ridden an 848 that would probably be more than enough for my modest abilities.

Certainly the new Monster would have to be looked at ... but as yet I have not been able to. The old new-gen Monster doesn't inspire me so I would need to at least see the M1200 in the metal to even consider it.

So there you go ... that didn't answer your question at all, did it?

yes it did mark ive been puting my bum on anything that has two wheels, but the biggest problem is once u own a ducati and can live with there quirks u will never be satisfied as in my case ,it has come down to the following demands no weight on arms and must be pillion friendly

cheers bazz

     Too true, Too true


      Did you consider one of these ? http://www.bikesales.com.au/private/SSE-AD-2472825/2004-Ducati-Multistrada-1000-DS?cr=5&psq=((((((SiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20in%20stock%5D)%7C(SiloType%3D%5BDemo%20%26%20near%20new%20bikes%5D))%7C(SiloType%3D%5BDealer%20used%20bikes%5D))%7C(SiloType%3D%5BDemo%20%26%20near%20new%20bikes%5D))%7C(SiloType%3D%5BPrivate%20used%20bikes%5D))%26((Make%7B%3D%7D%5BDucati%5D)%7B%26%7D(Model%7B%3D%7D%5BMultistrada%201000%20DS%5D)))%26(Service%3D%5BBikesales%5D)&pso=0&pss=Premium (http://www.bikesales.com.au/private/SSE-AD-2472825/2004-Ducati-Multistrada-1000-DS?cr=5&psq=((((((SiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20in%20stock%5D)%7C(SiloType%3D%5BDemo%20%26%20near%20new%20bikes%5D))%7C(SiloType%3D%5BDealer%20used%20bikes%5D))%7C(SiloType%3D%5BDemo%20%26%20near%20new%20bikes%5D))%7C(SiloType%3D%5BPrivate%20used%20bikes%5D))%26((Make%7B%3D%7D%5BDucati%5D)%7B%26%7D(Model%7B%3D%7D%5BMultistrada%201000%20DS%5D)))%26(Service%3D%5BBikesales%5D)&pso=0&pss=Premium)
       Can't say I love the look of them but seem to satisfy your requirements and a great bike from all reports.  Happy bikehunting.
                                                                               cheers Steve

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ;)

well it's good to see jukie is keeping you on a tight leash, ducati is the only bike ever made anyway isn't it?????

and they don't make a cruiser by the way...............

I'm not worried about looking stupid when i hang off my diavel, and yes, the std seat locks you in a bit but the touring seat is 20mm higher and makes a huge difference, what's the "wrong" type of attention you speak of? i'll elaborate on the type of attention i get on mine but i'm curious to see what you mean mate??

paul.

Not any more but they did for a short period.


Some of the people that seem to like them ... the kind of person that wants to talk to you about your bike (or tell you about it) but not the kind of person you actually want to talk to.

.. probably the guys that were tossing up between a Diavel and a Sportster .. and are wondering why you bother to wear a full face helmet.

Mark, i'm committed to secrecy re Pauls recent purchase, best you ask him, i will RSist any temptation to open my trap.     [roll]

My new ride  ;D

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27433593/blue%20steel.JPG)

Congratulations!

Thats not fair the proper colour and all the good bits I hope it rains for the next month  [thumbsup] well done now go and get  it covered with but guts and dose she have a name enjoy bazz

 [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

                  I want my sunglasses back you thief                   !

do you mean that hideous indiana thing? wasn't that mainly for the US market? and a huge flop? (thank god!)

the attention? yeah, i understand exactly what you mean by that, and you're spot on, strangely, when i fill up at the regular stops and see the same guys who are usually out on the same roads on their ducati's they completely ignore me on the diavel, i get stuck with ulysses riders on viragos and vt750's wanting a chat, people i have nothing in common with at all. or worse still harley riders telling me to chrome something or get leather lever covers with tassles and that i should "flame it"! good lord................

when i'm on my 888 or R the same guys who ignored me on the diavel accept me with open arms into the "circle of trust", very snobby behaviour, but i can't talk, i cringe when i see some crusty old fart in a belstaff or ulysses vest come walking over...

Ahh no. God no.

You may be equally disgusted, wish to ridicule or point out it's lack of success ... but this is what I was thinking, I present the Ducati Cruiser:

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8015/7659219314_b4cb9f53d3_c.jpg)

Almost entirely for novelty value ... but hey, considering the family I have married in to ... it is likely to gain some acceptance ... and qualifies for space in Jukie's shed.

  THATS GOLD [laugh] [laugh] [bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down] I cant get the image of pual in leather and bumless chaps with talsels out of my head  [cheeky]

It's even more difficult once you open the PM he sent with the photo  [puke]

hey! you weren't supposed to tell!

oh please share  [clap] the wife thinks ive lost it  im still laughing  [evil]

Sorry when you said don't share I thought you just didn't want me to post the pic ... don't worry I won't do that ... I couldn't clear my bin fast enough.

From another thread:


The Stroodle-Scoot  [laugh]

Makes sense in many ways (could be the right bike for you Bazz  [evil]) ... but photo-chopping a Multi to show design intent will never be a good option. More likely to appear with a German badge ... from an aesthetic or ego-driven point of view.

The mock-up with the full trellis a few years ago was a much better 'Ducati'.

EDIT: I can't remember how much trellis there was ... but probably more than the new M1200  [cheeky]

Footnote to this ... I picked up a copy of January's Cycle Torque (I tend to only grab one once per annum on average) ... and lo and behold ... it contains a review of the Aprilia SRV 850.

Not only that ... but the review was written by our very own Aunty Mal!

Sounds like a bike that would meet or exceed most people's requirements for a bike   [evil]

nu no never its just wrong  [thumbsdown] scooters are for yuppies snags ect but a no no for rednecks  [cheeky]

So another S4Rs joins the fold.

I might have a hope one day of finding a new home for mine.
Maybe I should actually advertise it again......

Didn't know you were in the market Paul.

Enjoy the madness.

Actually, Matty,............................  Paul queried me re yours but I told him it had been withdrawn from bikesales  because you couldn't come to grips with selling it.  [evil]

On a more serious note, the lad really isn't into bling and has always yearned for "that certain ugly part" of a Monster to rest his beer on.

well thats nice to see someone with good taste and not destroying practical things

Its his fascination with stock mirrors that we have always been concerned with.

Im toying with the idea of a Tri Colour
apparently you get all the goodies of an S4RS but at a much cheaper price  [cheeky]

Bazz, ever since last September, for some unknown reason, I just can't a Triclolore Monster out of my head.  So much so, that I now even have Tricolore loo paper........so, i guess it's inevitable that i need one of these rainbow serpents.    [thumbsup]

I can't afford an S4RS, so the Tricolore would  be my next choice   

(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/004_zps54d811a7.jpg)

I should have waited for a  Tricolore before buying a boring S4RS in red

ducati 48 ts tricolore (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHiYz4uipw8#)

well folks looks like i found my next bike    [Dolph]
(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag53/bazz2011/Untitled_zpsdc851a9b.png) (http://s1298.photobucket.com/user/bazz2011/media/Untitled_zpsdc851a9b.png.html)(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag53/bazz2011/f_zps77f4c247.png) (http://s1298.photobucket.com/user/bazz2011/media/f_zps77f4c247.png.html)

Now as you know I am no expert, but it looks like your 'next bike' has got a few bits missing.

I would hazard a guess and say KTM?

we have a winner very observant

(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag53/bazz2011/gc5198975328567655192_zps82a57900.jpg) (http://s1298.photobucket.com/user/bazz2011/media/gc5198975328567655192_zps82a57900.jpg.html)

Congrats Bazz ... and despite all your deliberations ... I think it is safe to say that you still ended up with a Duke!

Feel free to let us know what you think of it.

Well done Bazz.  [thumbsup]

I reckon this one might try to throw you off if your not careful.

havent got it yet hopefully the weekend but after all the hot weather its suposed to piss down this weekend ,first thought when i seen was fark its ugly looks like something batman would ride but after riding one was very impressed in seating position and room heaps of leg room more power than i would use but its nice and tractable. the white power suspension is awesome only two things i dont like are the front brakes are too savage and i mean savage for such a tall and light bike ill be taking the sintered  pads out replace with soft ones u would be in real trouble in the wet u just touch the lever and they just bite theres no feel just hard braking and the second thing is the battery stuck in front of the exhaust when theres plenty of room under the seat  i might fix that with a lithiam battery when i get home and spend some time in the saddle ill do a better review but the main thing is its v twin cheers all

MAKE SURE YOU WARM IT UP!

And make sure the current owner warms it up, if you don't you risk turning a big end bearing, and oh yeah, KTM road bike parts make ducati parts look bargain basement.

I've rebuilt one of those from the ground up, great bike!

cheers for that paul

no worries bazz,

here's a couple of pics, so you don't think i'm full of shit!

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz259/loony888/KTM%20Superduke/before/P1010019_zps5863b803.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/loony888/media/KTM%20Superduke/before/P1010019_zps5863b803.jpg.html)

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz259/loony888/KTM%20Superduke/P1010009-1_zpsa2d4f5b1.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/loony888/media/KTM%20Superduke/P1010009-1_zpsa2d4f5b1.jpg.html)


(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz259/loony888/KTM%20Superduke/IMG_0007_zpsaf37b193.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/loony888/media/KTM%20Superduke/IMG_0007_zpsaf37b193.jpg.html)

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz259/loony888/KTM%20Superduke/P1010001-4_zps768d284c.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/loony888/media/KTM%20Superduke/P1010001-4_zps768d284c.jpg.html)

awesome job paul  [thumbsup] never ever doubted your word for one minute mate  [bow_down] well got it home and started looking at what has to be done to get registered and found out its a 2009 model with gen 3 motor with 5000 kays on the clock  they fixed that problem apparently  and got him down to 7 grand so very happy with my self and had a ball riding home now im nackered and going to bed cheers all

well done mate! awesome price for the updated model!

ride safe.

paul.

hey paul i think u need a holiday in vic and bring your spray gun  [cheeky] cheers mate

ha! the secret of turning out a decent end result is knowing your limitations! i couldn't paint a fence, the mechanicals are mine, i chose the colour scheme and mods but stuff like the suspension refurb and paint was farmed out, as was the PC map tune.

The bike in real life looks stunning though, it's gloss black metallic with orange pearl in the clear so when the sun hits the metallic in the base coat instead of it looking silver it looks orange in the black.

Pics certainly make it look nice....

The all Black of yous looks good too Baz

im keeping mine all black she,s is torn right to the frame and now i im started cleaning every thing and checking every thing one thing i will say doing the shims is so easy ,found the front spark plug loose just caught that one in time i trust no one so shes half back together , ill be doing my own powder coating and my own maps with tune ecu

thanks needles
yep i like the black but thats about to change in to carbon fibre the tank will be the only stock item left

Will be interesting to watch the build progress

I'm really starting to like the Monster 1100 ABS.

In half a dozen years or so I may be in the market for one.

GK

The next bike I want to add to the stable is an 87-89 750 Elefant.
Something for holiday adventure touring.

Congrats Bazz good to see you have a bike to ride again

thank you juls its nice to have one in the work shop to tinker on its nearly a duck it a twin and its got a trellis frame   [cheeky] cheers bazz

excellent choice, i've been looking for a good one for a while, 900's are easier to find for some reason

(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag53/bazz2011/20140314_151511_zps4da27524.jpg)
(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag53/bazz2011/20140314_151524_zpsdd72079e.jpg) (http://s1298.photobucket.com/user/bazz2011/media/20140314_151524_zpsdd72079e.jpg.html)

well finally got all cleaned up and painted  [thumbsup]

mate that looks awesome! they're easy to work on hey!?

thanks paul  yes even a dummy like me can work on one of  these  cheers  [thumbsup]

Looks very nice Bazz.  [thumbsup]

thanks leigh it goes very well now that of disconnected the rev limiter for the first three gears  [evil]

well i dont know if anyone's intrested or not i thought id write a bit of a review on what ive done and what do i think of the orange side of life aka ktm so here goes
stage one of black out
painted all panels that i wanted black
put stock bars back on with bar risers
put stock brembo pads in (glorious brakes now)
rebent the exhaust so the the cans run close to the frame and stopped melting indicators   
bar end mirrors and shorty levers both rizomer rip of from china
put a custom map with tune ecu in now very smooth and a increase in torque
turned the secondly air intake of and the epc restrictor off with tune ecu wonderful piece of free  software 
whats left to do anodising and powder coating to follow in the winter


now as a bike what do i think about the superduke i would have to say it really is a wonderful bike to live with if u can get past the looks ,every thing on the bike is a mechanics dream they are so well thought out and easy to work on and if u by part from a dealer they are cheap on parts compared to the ducks  $12 for oil filters $10 for spare blank key $70 for a hundred piece shim kit $62 for 8 brembo pads $70 for touring screen so there not expensive to run , as i bike to ride for me its the most comfy bike that i have ridden it has heaps of leg room but u will run out of tyre before u scarp  the pegs no good if u are a short arse and only slight weight on the arms, as the engine goes its no different than say a s4r but with more torque lower down very quick in the twisties so for me the bike has turned out to be perfect dont get me wrong i still need to pull over for a rest every half hour or so and i dont rev it hard theres no need to full torque is at 6500 so no need to rev to the 10500 red line, tyres wont last long and u have to be gentle on the throttle comming out of corners or the front end gets very light quick so there are fun to ride and the wify dosent mind the pillion seat so were very happy cheers all  bazz


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Lookin Good Baz.  [thumbsup]

Great looking bike, what sort of range would you get from the tank?

thanks wells

about 350 kays on 20 ltrs  should do more now with the custom map it had a akra map that was very rich  cheers bazz

ROB ?


 [Dolph] ;D

             ???

        (http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzcyWDgwMA==/z/O3cAAOxy7nNTSg~0/$_57.JPG)

       http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ONE-OF-A-KIND-HONDA-CT110-Postie-Bike-LOADED-White-Walls-Ape-Hangers-Bobber/321403938586?_trksid=p2050601.c100103.m2451&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140211150826%26meid%3D6911768924999751140%26pid%3D100103%26prg%3D20140211150826%26rkt%3D4%26clkid%3D6911788866269554078&_qi=RTM1714243&clk_rvr_id=633763359917 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ONE-OF-A-KIND-HONDA-CT110-Postie-Bike-LOADED-White-Walls-Ape-Hangers-Bobber/321403938586?_trksid=p2050601.c100103.m2451&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140211150826%26meid%3D6911768924999751140%26pid%3D100103%26prg%3D20140211150826%26rkt%3D4%26clkid%3D6911788866269554078&_qi=RTM1714243&clk_rvr_id=633763359917)

Ripper Rob, if a new J.O.B comes my way may I borrow it for the commute?

Rumor has it Rob is leaving our fold   :'(

Been seen test riding a HD electroglide
god man at least get a Diavel  ;D

What a ripper Rob  [thumbsup]
The cook will love that back seat

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/macquarie-hills/motorcycles/one-owner-harley-ultra-classic-looks-and-goes-great-/1041667664 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/macquarie-hills/motorcycles/one-owner-harley-ultra-classic-looks-and-goes-great-/1041667664)

Don't quote me, but the big bloke was over heard asking the HOG salesman at Frasers, if a Fatboy comes in Tricolore'       [roll]

Surely there's not enough colours on a Harley to keep his desire to express his rainbow pride satiated.

What's the story Rob?

Maxwell, best you  PM or ring as he is way too embarrased to mention it in here.

Give him another week or two with the psychologist, then he may fess up     [thumbsup]

Hint below

http://youtu.be/IcQ5k2V_rsU (http://youtu.be/IcQ5k2V_rsU)