Ducati Monster Forum

Ummmm...

why do you think it's called 'bike' of the moment?

They don't have to be one off customs...

they don't have to have 11ty billion $ worth of bling bolted on...

they don't have to be Monsters...or even Ducatis.

Anyone have a Metralla?...an AJS?...a Royal Enfield 750?

gettin' the picture?

Write it up....take some pics...

get in touch with a flounder and we'll take it from there.

...and the next person that asks about it will be assigned the task of writing their own bike up. ;D

BOMB roll call.  Who's next to do a write-up?

I nominate Razzo Bolgnese [thumbsup]

just write it up yourself....

got pics?

Yup, but don't know the details.


I think the mirrors have been changed since this.

(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd86/scbaran/Danshot1.jpg)

Waitaminit.  You guys want me to brag about my bike?  The one I've seen once in a year?  The one I've ridden nonce since October '07 (herniated disc in my back)?  Wellllll if I recall correctly, it has two tires and is quite beautiful.  I am no longer rocking the stock mirrors.  What else can I recall....I got low CF Termis, a gas tank repainted to the correct Ducati Dark (thanks Trouble), genuine knockoff Napoleon mirrors, CRG levers, a groovy looking clutch cover (anybody wanna tell me who makes it?), tail chop, other cf bits PIAA super-white headlight bulb.  By now it's probably Field Mouse Manor as it's in my parent's garage in rural Connecticut.  Here's a pic of her & I from last summer.  I feel like I'm jumping into the middle of a conversation here, so if this is not what you had in mind, IT'S ALL TROUBLE'S FAULT!!!

-Dan

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a88/danrogy/M7.jpg)

How do you want the information Submitted?
as a post, a PM or an Email?
some photo's and a quick write up of each photo?

I'd like to put my humble little S2R forward one day for a write up when it's done.

Email works fine...

don't forget that the pics should be hi-res.

The format isn't all that critical...we're pretty laid back...

and the WebGeeKs will arrange things so it fits.

The bomb pics the only pics we host.

It doesn't have to be 'finished'...

are they ever? ;D

I don't care if he hasnt been riding it, razzo is the bomb and his bike is even bombererer. Please get these guys some high res pics to work with.

(http://www.seitz.us/metralla/metralla%20_23_02.jpg)

Absolutely beautiful little bikes, terrifyingly fast in the hands of a madman.
loved the faster it revs the brighter the headlight glows. [roll]
The fully enclosed drive chain was nice. :)

Is that yours?   :o :o :o

I so hate you.   ;D

not really...

well yes I do. [laugh] [laugh]

I wish it was, all that's left of mine is a fading photograph, a sticker on my toolbox and memories.
For years a picture of the front brake was part of Cycle World's index page.
I believe they stopped importing them into the US around 72 (street bikes needed batteries).
A lot of them were thrashed on the race track. ;D

we should g et paradisecity and hits 695 story up as the BoMB

Not sure what you are looking for in this post, but I rather like my Monster. 2000 900S. Just came back from Ducati Seattle after its 6000 service.

I purchased the bike in its current paint scheme. I know folks roll their eyes at the idea of a duc with flames (I did too when I first saw it online). But the paint is VERY well done. It grew on me. I kind of like having something unique.
-Termis/airbox/chip
-Stainless steel bolts
-Carbon cowl
-Some billet bits here and there.

I know I am forgetting stuff......

(http://www.networkoracle.com/motorsports/motorsportsmedia/DucatiMonster1.jpg)

(http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads14/IMG_50291224874576.jpg)

If we're throwing in votes for our own bikes, let me throw in mine! She's a somewhat rare one, a 2003 620 Dark that came stock as a Dark with silver frame and wheels. A while back fellow DML'rs helped me to find out that only 199 of these type were shipped to the US from Italy.

Here are a few pics:

(http://a5.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/28/l_d7feb71a44da56dcee58250f0e27bbcc.jpg)

(http://a643.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/14/l_450bb3a8657cd5b1b4a1a282df6464ca.jpg)

(http://www.filesavr.com/second/daae3c9ae5fb47eef11aa2cde27a530d.jpg)

If people want to submit their own bike it's great.

You need to pm myself or drylbowden with a write up and links to high res pics.

The BoMB page happens to be part of the software issues we've been struggling with lately. Hopefully either we, or the authors of the software, will figure it out soon.

I don't know what "BoMB" stands for, but I do know that this bike is the bomb:

(http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m471/lukesalava/radbombbike1.jpg)

Slim Pickens built a bike?

The BoMB page is working again.    [clap]

How about some submissions?

PM myself or darylbowden.

Holy cow is that GT sweet!

I agree!!! Super sweet!

omg gt drooooooooool  [bow_down]

That GT is Bombtastic!

 [thumbsup] [beer] [bow_down]

from Urban Dictionary.com -

"bombtastic - a word that means that something is so completely awesome, you can't describe it with any other word. comes from the bomb."
 

Thanx to those who had some nice comments on my GT.

I sent the link to some friends, both riders and nonriders. I just got a response from one friend and wrote him my favorite story about the GT and thought I'd share it here ...during the "15 minutes of fame" for the GT on the BoMB...

I was at a bike night at the Quaker Stake and Lube in Sharon, PA. Anyone who rides old iron has had someone come up to them and say "Wow, it's been a long time since I've seen one of those." I've heard it dozens of times any time I ride one of my old machines. Well this night was a bit different. I had just parked the GT and was removing my gear. A guy came up to me, looked at it and said "Wow, it's been a long time since I've seen one of (pause), ya know, I've never seen one of those."

Honesty is so refreshing!

How about some submissions peeps?

The GT is beautiful...

but there are other beauties out there.

Hey Ducpainter,

Is there a reason why my Monster is dismissed from the BomB list? I don't mind, but if there is one I like to know.  ;)

Cheers,

Celli

The only reason would be that you haven't submitted it.

We don't do the write ups or the choosing.

Write it up along with high res pics hosted somewhere and pm the info to me or darylbowden and it will be the BoMB.
edit: If we missed a submission please accept my apologies.

PM'd you both with a new bomb submission.
Let me know
Thanks

NOt sure if you all had seen Asado's ride. but can someone help convince him to do a write up.

  [bow_down][clap]

Celli's bike = Skynet.

+1 to that.
Asado and Celli's bikes are both top notch examples of what mine aspires to (but can never) be.
  Great job guys! [thumbsup]

Here's my old superhawk:


(http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/Mishizzle/DSCF0038.jpg)

This thread is actually for the Bike of the Moment which is on the forum front page. You might want to post that in the Bikes of the DMF thread (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=205.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=205.0)).

If you'd like to submit a Bike of the Moment, PM ducpainter or darylbowden with your submission along with links to high resolution pictures and a write up about the bike.

Hope that helps you out.

My bad. Now i feel like an idiot...

Me, too.

In 2002, I was just leaving a job.  Against my better judgement, I picked up a cycletrader or something and way in the back there was a no photo ad under "European Bikes" for a Bultaco.  I called, turned out to be a Metralla in perfect condition with 400 miles on it.  Not only that, but it had all the stock stuff installed, and the "Kit America" factory racing stuff NEW IN A BOX. 
For once in my life, my common sense told me it may not be a really bright idea to spend $4k on a smoker street bike (After all, I already owned two RD400 Daytona Specials) so I passed.

I vowed to myself I'd never make THAT mistake again! [laugh]  (and I haven't, which is way I have 14 bikes.)

That girl is a piece of work...GORGEOUS  [thumbsup]

Well, I have submitted my Humble S2R 800, let's see if it is good enough to make the grade  ;D

time for a change imo

How about and update on the BOMb, Celli's bike is sweet but it's been up forver.
There seems to be a lot of mod projects going all over the board.

Not enough sweet bikes...  ?

Nah...

we're behind...sorry.

There are a few in cue.

Let me know if you need a hand.

Yes, I also would love to see a new BoMB! There are a lot of great bikes on this forum. I see my bike live almost every day. [laugh]  So I like to see something new too!
For updates of my bike, from now on, you can go to my website www.marcelbastiaans.com (http://) (http://) and click on 'pics marcel' if you like.

Celli

I see we have a new BoMB! That's great!
I like to thank all the flounders for having my bike as BoMB the last couple of months. It felt like having my birthdayparty for a very very long time!  :D

Thanks again!

And LYD, congrats!!!! A great bike and I love the yellow with black!!!

Celli

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll286/StradaleNuda/13b.jpg)

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll286/StradaleNuda/11b-1.jpg)

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll286/StradaleNuda/4b.jpg)

I'm in lust with Little Yellow Duck's M750.  Go get the restraining order now to save time.


I'd been wondering what it might look like to redo my 96 m900 in yellow, and now I know.  Congrats on putting together a gorgeous ride.

to all:

Thanks for the nice words,

Only 1 problem, its a 900, but hey no biggie!!

I worked a long time to get it right were It is today, but as ALL of us know its never done, there's always that one small thing left. 

Thanks again and cant wait to see whos next!  [thumbsup]  

Dude...

that is exactly what you sent me...

and if you actually read it you'll see where you say it started life as a 900 Dark...

but no biggie. ;D

My bike is up  ;D

q/a if you have any, here:    http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=29723.new#new (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=29723.new#new)

(one line from LYD's bike, about D&D, is not regarding my bike)

Fixed that for ya.

I know there are several waiting to be posted. My bike has been on top for two and a half months.
It's time for a change, don't you think?

Thanks for the attention, it has been good for hers and my ego [thumbsup]

Yes I thinks it's time for a change.  [cheeky]


I only say that because my bike is one of the bikes in the Queue waiting for it's appearance!   [evil]

Is there some technical problem with posting a new BoMB?  3 months, WTF

Do I detect whining? ;D

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4225425360_820f1a7616_o.gif)

Woo Hoo...my turn.  ;D

The build thread is in my signature...lots more pictures there.  [thumbsup] Everyone can also ask questions there...or PM me.

The Monstrada is actually undergoing more mods this winter. The headers have been powdercoated black, the headlight is being replaced with a different unit, and the seat will probably be re-upholstered to get rid of the Italian flag colored stripes. I've also cleaned up the wiring a lot. New pics will follow when complete.  :)

I'm also going to have cams installed, and a Power Commander with a custom dual cylinder map.  [evil]

Awesome! Your Multi is killer. Terrific job.
[thumbsup] [thumbsup]

Very cool  [thumbsup]

Nice to see Multi owners catching the mod bug too  ;D

Awesome bike  [thumbsup]
I love the comp werkes tip, I always wanted one for my R6.

Thanks guys!

 [evil] [thumbsup]

Nice, bike 3J...

Effing awesome. That is truely perfect.

Congratulations. Great job!  [thumbsup]

Nice job.  Proves that ugly is only skin deep on the multi.  Here's a link to another stripped Multi I found a while back.

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Custom%20Bikes/ducati_multistrada_desmolupo_m1.htm (http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Custom%20Bikes/ducati_multistrada_desmolupo_m1.htm)

Motowheels sells that kit...or at least they used to.

i would love to see DRKWNG SC up on here that bike is just SICK!!!

DD

In all honesty. I think you have the pick of the 2 valve models. I reckon it's a keeper. (I'm not biased, I have a 95 M900).

IMO this because you have the "S" version gear, early more reliable/tunable fuel injection, engine updates over the carbed models, but keeping the 888 hoop chassis and traditional Monster looks; a great combination.
Whatever you are giving away in capacity, compression and valve size to the later models can be rectified (if you wanted given the $$$, but who cares).

I never liked yellow as a color for Monsters, but that flame job changes everything.

Is that an Ohlins on the back too?(envy).

Nice bike. Cheers [drink]

I don't know what you're talking about.  ;)

Wait a tic, maybe I do.  ;)

(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z53/b_upton/DSC00148.jpg)

i really dont care for the SCs on the showroom floor but that there bike of yours is truly magnificent  [bow_down]
i really wish i could offer you an acceptable price before you go to DC... if your still going.

what mods are on it again i can only remember a few of the things you told me.  ;D

Thanks, but that bike is not for sale; it will be going to DC with me next month. 

As far as the mods go, first and foremost would be the BST wheels, followed by the 999 forks and brakes.  There really are so many other things to mention about it but I am altogether FAR too lazy.  ;)  Next thing on it will be an 1100 kit with high-comp pistons though.   [evil]

Might be time for a new Bomb? (No disrespect for the Triple J's Bike of course)

I agree. Even I'm sick of looking at it!  [laugh]

I need to get a round tuit. ;D

 

Here you go.   ;D

I used it. [thumbsup]

New BoMB is up.

Love it Goduc!, looks great   [thumbsup]

Goduc,

Excellent example of what can be done on a budget with a Ducati...
Nice colour scheme, not flashy but expressive.   [thumbsup]

Goduc, that is one of the best looking monsters that I have ever seen! 

Thanks guys I really appreciate it!  I have worked hard on it and really love where its at right now. 

Udder has got to go.  ;)

Darryl is always so encouraging.  ;)

Very nice.   [thumbsup]  Love the color scheme.  Maybe just CC the udder and put some nice tips on it?

Sexxxxxxxiest MONSTER i've ever seen. :o :o :o :-*

what forks are you using?

Those are the stock forks.  Acutally all the suspension is stock.  Just got it all dialed in for my body weight/riding style.

Na, just waiting on funds to get it all taken care of.  I will be doing a set of Termi header tubes and custom from there back.  I want to see it I can do something along the lines of what Roland Sands did on his Hypermotard.

New bike up.

Including pictures of my dash ;D

Very nice bike though [thumbsup] Is the new owner here?

oops... :P

I can fix that. ;D

No, the new owner is not here. I did mention to him on a number of occasions to join up and have a look around.

But the old one still is!  ;D

I was sad to see the bike go, but with the Wife and I moving to the opposite end of Australia and transport options being rather
limiting, (I am leaving a couple of weeks before the wife to get somewhere to live and get everything set up before she and the
pets arrive) I leave on our grand adventure in about 2 weeks and trying to do the move on a bike was just not practical. I need
to be able to take a car load of gear. So I decided to let the bike go for the time being, I figure there are always more Ducati's
out there, waiting to be modded and tweaked.

And having gone down the "modding road" with one bike, it has taught me a hell of a lot about choosing a direction for the Mods
early and sticking to the path, instead of jumping around, changing my mind, which meant I wasted time and money doing things
twice and taking things off which did not suit the direction/style I wanted to go with at that moment. It was a fun learning experience
though! and has taught me so much and introduced me to the fine bunch of folks on this Forum, So while I may be Ducati-less at the
moment, I won't be for long!  [evil]

I will stress this was my decision, my wife did not want me to sell the bike, as she knew how much I enjoyed riding it and working
on it. But the practicality of being a 1 car and 1 bike family would not work, so I have jumped into a Cage for the time being, In fact
I think selling the Monster may have been a wise thing to do, with so many big long smooth dirt roads where I am going, all begging
to be explored..... Me thinks the new MultiStrada may be the next weapon of Choice.   [drool]

Here are some more Pics that I took when submitting the bike for BOMB:
http://s251.photobucket.com/albums/gg286/SpankyMK/Bomb%20Pics/ (http://s251.photobucket.com/albums/gg286/SpankyMK/Bomb%20Pics/)

I hope the new owner is enjoying it as much as I did!  :)

How can he, if he's not here ???

I still don't support the sale, but I support you - so, that's even Steven [thumbsup]

Good luck on your family adventures and see you soon on a Multi [moto]

i think your flame paint job is pretty damn cool!

This bike deserves being nominated as "The BoMB

(http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/attachments/random-thoughts/160691d1254461220-motorcycles-make-you-go-hmmmm-bomb-bike1.jpg)

[laugh]


Does it belong to anyone here??  [cheeky]

how about mine:
still a work in progress but she is shaping up nicely! ;D
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs029.ash2/34837_170058259693816_100000689298433_398323_2752429_n.jpg)

[thumbsup] i like

it's a Diavel's younger brother  [evil]

thanks!
feel free to let me know what you would remove/add mod-wise. creative criticism is always welcome with my bike.

was thinking of doing a seat bob like that in the near future any insight on how easy it was? i assume you just chop the frame back to where
you want it relocate the post for the seat lock and also replace the latch on the seat to line up with the new position of the frame then just
recover the seat and fab up a new taillight bracket. does that sound about right?

yeah except yours sounds like a better way of going about it. I was hit from behind so it was out of necessity.
.....so i had a piece of flat bar welded to the frame, ordered the front half of a corbin componant seat, http://www.corbin.com/ducati/dm97f.shtml (http://www.corbin.com/ducati/dm97f.shtml)
(part number dm9-7-f). I couldn't salvage the latch.

Nice bike - I wonder how it would look without the windguard and with rearviews that sit below the grips - just a thought.

What's the deal with the BOMB? How often is it going to be updated??

Could the owner of this bike please submit this for the BoMB?  It only takes a few minutes to do a short write-up. 

(http://new01.ugc.ducati.kontain.com/photo/20110523/prod_19fe21ad-fe69-4750-a388-dc13301c7545/tb_1920x1080.jpg)

+1  [clap]

Ok Ok, about time someone posted a bike or two, so i will break the drought, I guess i am lucky to be able to own what i would say are my favourite bikes. One being an 05 S4R Monster plus an MV Agusta F4 312R. But this is about my Duc, got it after stepping up from a 620.
I bought it with only 4000k's on it, standard other than a piece of carbon here and there. It is very close to the finished product.......BUT.........just purchased Ohlins forks from an 848 track bike so i guess it never ends eh. What have i done to it you ask..?  What haven't I would be much easier to reply to.
It has been blinged up, but tastefully.......it won its class in The Ducati Owners Club Concourse De'Elegance this year, Monster 4 Valve section which blew me away as there were quite a few good bikes in the class. What helped is the fact that this baby actually gets ridden often, sporting close to 25,000 k's. Let me drag out a few photos.....maybe the MV next time   ?

Out and about for a weekend ride
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/11072010762.jpg)

Around Sydneys 2000 Olympic site
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/BikeHomebush008.jpg)

A weekend o/nighter up The Oxley HWY

(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/OxleyTour030.jpg)

Ducati Concourse
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/052.jpg)
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/053.jpg)

And at this years Italian Republic Day in Sydney.
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/ItalianRepublicDay001.jpg)

And my "ringin"........great bike........next time eh.....!

(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/026-2.jpg)

Brian W

That is Arrick, he's the marketing director for DNA

I never read this thread before, but now that I know what BoMB is, I'll submit my S4RS:

(http://bellissimoto.com/images/DSC_0188c3.jpg)

You clever little *****. Leave your girlfriend out of it and let's have a fair fight  :D

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i261/ADDuncan101/Scoot1.jpg)

Sophia - Still new and pretty much stock.

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i261/ADDuncan101/ducwarning.jpg)

Not for long though ...

Nice bike she is, Sophia ...

LOL  [laugh]   [thumbsup]

Just got finished with some basic mods- now time to go ride!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/57319447@N05/6195871847/# (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57319447@N05/6195871847/#)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/57319447@N05/6195871847/)

I'd be sitting on this right now if I was rich,

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AmcPs1hlDaM/TFtPl5nDA5I/AAAAAAAAEHs/6lIpwiLac_Q/s1600/Gilera_4.jpg)

Done anything new to Sophia?

Here's "Bella"
(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff386/Griff5268/Ducati%20Monster%20800/41cbd4fd-1.jpg)
(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff386/Griff5268/Ducati%20Monster%20800/6fdfa11e.jpg)
Lit:
(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff386/Griff5268/Ducati%20Monster%20800/6461ab54.jpg)
Cool edited shot I did:
(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff386/Griff5268/Ducati%20Monster%20800/b6e794d3-1.jpg)

That's a Gilera 500 gp from the mid '50s.

It is about time somone submitted a new BoMB.  Good job Carlos.   [thumbsup]
(http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/BOMb/013/01.jpg)
(http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/BOMb/013/03.jpg)

thanks Trav . . . lots to go, but, it's almost there . . .

 just noticed the cat

That‘s Harley, my cat

(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w524/ottobot23/2013-05-16113630_zpsf49d82e8.jpg) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/ottobot23/media/2013-05-16113630_zpsf49d82e8.jpg.html)

(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w524/ottobot23/2013-05-05014336_zps81a71495.jpg) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/ottobot23/media/2013-05-05014336_zps81a71495.jpg.html)

(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w524/ottobot23/2013-04-24001513-1_zpsde84942b.jpg) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/ottobot23/media/2013-04-24001513-1_zpsde84942b.jpg.html)

Just to remind everyone...

In order to be the BoMB you have to write up the article and email the best pics you have to me at the email addy in my profile.

This thread is not for posting the pics.