Ducati Monster Forum

Howdy All,

Gymply here (pronounced /gimp-lee/).  Long time rider but first time Duc owner.  Picked up a leftover new 2020 Monster 1200S back in August.  Really enjoying it so far!  Got the Termis and ECU flash installed at the dealer and I've added a Corbin seat and Rizoma pegs to make it more comfy.  This bike is a blast to ride and I'm looking forward to putting a lot of miles on her.  Two issues so far:  1.) fuel gauge quit working in the first 300 miles and 2.) rear tire was toast at 2,000 miles.  I think my tire budget will be going up with this beast!   [thumbsup]

I'm in Texas about 50 miles southwest of DFW.  Currently have two KTM's and three Harley's.  Everything is roadworthy with the exception of my old '75 Shovelhead I picked up last year.  Bought it from a friend and it had been hibernating for about a decade.  She's running now but still got a ways to go before she's ready for the highway.  Buying the Monster has put the Shovel on the back-burner...   Cheers!!  [beer]   

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Welcome  [thumbsup]

Welcome aboard  [thumbsup]

Welcome [beer].

Sounds like you'll need a sport touring rear tyre for the Monster. What tyre was on it?

Stock tire was a Pirelli Diablo Rosso III.  I replaced it with another one as the front tire has plenty of life left.  When I replace the set, I'm going to try the Pirelli Angel GT II and see how long that lasts.  I don't mind giving up a little grip to get more tire life, but I do ride aggressively so I hope to find a good middle ground tire.  If I can get 4-5K out of a rear I would be extremely happy!!     

I've often run a sport touring rear and sport compound front for the same reason. Maybe Angel rear and Rosso IV front or a Michelin Road 5 rear and Power 5 front? If you have a good tyre guy you trust, its worth asking about some compatible combinations.

I had a 72 Shovel back in the day. An FX with a panhead front end, star hub laced to a 19" rim with custom Lockheed caliper, 5 gal tanks. It had an 80 cu " evo crank with 74 barrels, Crane cam, Accel ignition parts and I modified a Keihin butterfly carb to create a poor man's S&S. Started with a single kick every time.

Mine is an FXE witrh a springer front end and, per the previous owner, supposed to be stroked out to 86 CI.  It was in a low side crash before I got it so the forward controls are FUBARed, but the engine runs great.  He obviously drained the float bowl before he put it in storage.  S&S Shorty E carb and when I disassembled it, it was clean.  Put it back on and fired her up.  I did have to sort a bit of wiring that somebody started to "clean up" and left half of it disconnected.  Still needs brakes, gas tank, and several other items to be roadworthy.  Gonna be a fun project if I can ever find the time...    

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Just get used to the tire wear.

Two rears to a front...it's the way it is. That said, I usually get 3K from a rear, albeit on a 900. You must have a very aggressive right wrist.  ;D