Ducati Monster Forum

Since I keep posting pictures of good looking monster equivalents I thought I might start a new thread:
http://www.nakedmusclebikes.com/ (http://www.nakedmusclebikes.com/)
Love the Wakan... looks like a mad hornet [laugh]
How about the torque and HP of the BMer :o

I really dig the Wakan  bikes...  check this one out

(http://www.motorbikes.be/motorbike/5759/full.jpg)

Gorgeous. Is that an air scoop on the tank? I wonder what kinda range that thing gets...

The Wakan is a Buell / S&S race motor made for their drag bikes.  The fuel is under the seat. That is all air intake on top with down-draft fuil injection. 

Here are some of my favorites.

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/08/08/notorious-by-roger-goldammer/ (http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/08/08/notorious-by-roger-goldammer/)

http://www.roadcarvin.com/sites/default/files/images/LOTM_Goldammer_9080.preview.jpg (http://www.roadcarvin.com/sites/default/files/images/LOTM_Goldammer_9080.preview.jpg)

This is the coolest KTM EVER.

http://codewheeney.smugmug.com/photos/67368244-M.jpg (http://codewheeney.smugmug.com/photos/67368244-M.jpg)
http://img.amdchampionship.com/bikes-2006world-082-e-l.jpg (http://img.amdchampionship.com/bikes-2006world-082-e-l.jpg)

(http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd49/superbikeforums/Confederate/2009ConfederateC120RenaissanceFi-1.jpg)
confederate fighter

Hey !  check it out. I actually found a couple of Ducs(in a sea of H-Ds) that don't suck.  The last one is the concept of the new fighter.
I saw one of Confederates bikes, the Wrath with a turbo sell at auction last year for 146k  :o
http://www.customfighters.com/forums/imagehosting/15214759f477493de.jpg (http://www.customfighters.com/forums/imagehosting/15214759f477493de.jpg)

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r46/Motorbiker_photos/NewsPics2/MotoCreations-Ducati-4.jpg (http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r46/Motorbiker_photos/NewsPics2/MotoCreations-Ducati-4.jpg)

http://www.desmohio.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=61&g2_serialNumber (http://www.desmohio.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=61&g2_serialNumber)

the middle dark monster chopper is a sponsers bike. The steering head is unaltered the rake is from the triples... I want to talk to him about those.... he's the guy who does Boomtubes. Which is the exhaust on it.

I do like the black monster with red frame scheme... need to repaint mine anyway....hmmm
Thanks for the inspiration :D

Good God Kawboy. Look whats hiding under all your plastic.  I smell the next great street fighter. And knowing you, you'll actually be able to ride it to it's potential.
http://www.bikeland.org/misc/2007/kawi/concours144.JPG (http://www.bikeland.org/misc/2007/kawi/concours144.JPG)

Love that naked look [cheeky]

Easy Zaster, that might be a whole new thread.   :o

heres a few more for us to dream about tonight.

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd164/dustykitska/lite.jpg)

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd164/dustykitska/aprilla.jpg)

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd164/dustykitska/buell.jpg)

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd164/dustykitska/mv.jpg)

Some little known German monster pics:
http://www.realclassic.co.uk/munch06090700.html (http://www.realclassic.co.uk/munch06090700.html)

Kingbaby,
Tell me about picture #3...looks wicked

Holy centralized mass Batman. That thing has wicked rad potential.  [evil]

It's an MV Bestiale. It is a kit made by Yacouba for the Brutale.

Thats right...Gas mask headlight.  Bad ass.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66E_w8zH0aA&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66E_w8zH0aA&feature=related)

Dewddd a gas mask.

thats awsome.. :-)

Nice find.. :)

Nice Mad Max look [clap] Keep posting.. helps me kickstarting my new Monster scheme [thumbsup]

those forks... are you kidding me!?!

It's a European thing :D

what a throw back to your Gladatorial days?  ;) [laugh]

This one is for the folks that prefer using only one wheel or half a motorcycle (never mind wheelies):  ;D
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/84269_formatted_unobike11.jpg)

Batman meets the circus?  wtf?!

I love these crazy expensive toys:
(http://www.ecossemoto.com/images/Gallery/EcosseMYellow.jpg)

Maybe some day, someone will make a custom that looks as good as these out of "the other twin" but for now the big red, white & blue machine wins.

Heres a shot of one of a one-offs from TJ & I's best buddy John Coen, threetwochoppers.com ABQ boys building bikes in Dallas.
No worries, red, white & green are comin'

130in. S&S motor  sub 300lbs.  :o  people ask 'how well does it corner?" response "you'll never be there soon enough ta' care"
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd164/dustykitska/32.jpg)

Someone, somewhere, made me pee a little when they said "looks like Batman make the beast with two backsed a KTM"  [laugh]

It would probably be a good idea for me to stay far away from that crazy-assed thing.  A pogo stick would be safer.  I  see a wheely waiting to happen, I'd rather do it on a pogo stick!   [laugh]

Oh crap...I think I just peed a little too.  I think they make medicine for people with our condition.

You're gonna have to be a bit more specific when referring to our "condition" if you want me to be able to figure out which one needs medicating.....  [cheeky]

yeah kingbaby...are you referring to the rash or the sores?  [coffee]

This would be it's super bike cousin:
http://www.ecossespirit.com/ (http://www.ecossespirit.com/)

Here are some pictures of vintage bikes that were monsters in their era:
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/cyclone_sohc_racer1.jpg)

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/1949_Vincent_Black_Lightning1.jpg)

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/AJS_Porcupine1.jpg)

Here is the other end of the spectrum, a concept bike by Ferrari:

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/Ferrari20V420Motorcycle20Concept1.jpg)

WOW!!!

That is so freakin' red!  I want one!  It is like my truck...a long red fingernail....

And here is a monster for all the little monsters:
http://www.evisor.tv/tv/motorrad-fun/weihnachtsgeschenk-fuer-ducati-6489.htm (http://www.evisor.tv/tv/motorrad-fun/weihnachtsgeschenk-fuer-ducati-6489.htm)
The engine sound doesn't come close to the real thing

OMG! It even has Termi's!!!  AND you can ride it barefoot!  I love it!  Sign me up!  [clap]

Here is the hubless Monster:
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/th_hubless.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/?action=view&current=hubless.flv)

Zaster, thats awesome !    Here is the guy that did the first hubless.

I couldn't get a link sraight to it, so, under bikes, look for "psycho billy cadillac" & the more refined rear end on "money shot" 

There is also a Henderson you have to see.

http://www.choppersinc.com/flash/index.asp (http://www.choppersinc.com/flash/index.asp)

Have any of you seen this beast before?  (http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm203/feckert/Bikes/Gunbus5.jpg)  (http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm203/feckert/Bikes/Gunbus4.jpg)  (http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm203/feckert/Bikes/Gunbus3.jpg)  (http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm203/feckert/Bikes/Gunbus2.jpg)  (http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm203/feckert/Bikes/Gunbus1.jpg)

Good Lord, Thats either the biggest damn bike EVER, or, the smallest girl i've ever seen.  Regardless, Thats amazing/crazy & Definately a MONSTER.

WOW!!

That bike gave me a stiffee!!

 [bow_down]

hummm     :-\   [roll]

What the!!  I leave the computer for threee minutes while I go to the kitchen to whip up a chocolate coffee mug cake, I come back, and there is Lance perched over the keyboard with a hand-caught-in-the-cookie-jar look.  What's that about anyway??

 ???

Can't talk now!  Dog Whisperer is on!  I am trying some of his techniques on Lance.  SSSSSSSSSST!!!!  Hey!!

Nice out!!    [bow_down]

Yeeaaaah right.  Tell "Lance" If hes a bad boy, Ceaser may come over & put the pink spiked collar on you.... oh.. sorry, Lance. 


By the way, hows that cake?

Lance likes the purple boa, too. 

The mug cake would have been better if I'd had cocoa powder.  I tried to sustitute a cube of chocolate bark.  It turned out pretty good though after I threw in some marshmallows and extra chocolate chips.  Needed frosting to top it off.  And ice cream.  And maybe some carmel topping.  Yeah, that would've been pretty good.  Hey, sugar is all this poor pregnant dog has left.   :'(

  :'(     Is this where the phrase "cake & eat it too" derived from ?

 :'(


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaZim6ybvdA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaZim6ybvdA)

Aaaaannnd, while were jackin'


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blwBvrFQy-Y&NR=1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blwBvrFQy-Y&NR=1)

whaaahhhhhhh!!!  I can't see this one.   :'(  It says embedding disabled by request.  Oops!  I crapped my pants was hilarious though!!   [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

What's that you say about thread jacking?  I rarely remember the topic as I rapidly approach decrepitude.

In the words of the great peot   [roll] Marie Antoinette~ "let them eat cake"   



or   [bacon]   everyone needs a choice... or not.     :-X

Ahhh!  I got to watch it after the heads up.  For crying out loud!  I itch the back of my throat the same way Roseanne Barr does!  And I thought I invented that!    [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

Well...back to Monster bikes
What do you think of my newest color scheme?
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/Monster.jpg)
Oh wait, I'm not man enough to ride this bike ;D ;D
But I know a guy who ownes a matching hat [bow_down]

I am  ;D

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/smiley-rofl1.gif)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/smiley-rofl1.gif)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/smiley-rofl1.gif)

Wait!! Is this for Pam or you?  What a switch, from evil black to passionate pink.   (http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm203/feckert/Smileys/thjajaja121.gif)

I know that guy, too.  He's a stud.


 [roll]

I KNEW you were the pitcher in that relationship!   Damn Kingbaby...does she throw a mean slider or what?  [popcorn]

Zaster... I'd rock a pink bike just to give anybody who sneered the finger. And if it was mine I'd post it in the main forum and tell anyone who hated it that they were just a jealous twat-waffle.  :-*

That explains a lot.  The Dragon was wondering what he ever did to you!   :)

twat-waffle.   Now that is a new one for me.  I imagine its not favorable?

Survey says.........No.    [popcorn]

Picture says a thousand... But, DAMN     [bow_down]


(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd164/dustykitska/pinky.jpg)

Chase her on this   [evil]

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd164/dustykitska/deviantdark.jpg)

Being chased by her.

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd164/dustykitska/matrix.jpg)

These are anything but monster bikes...rumor has it they are future models to accommodate the cruiser crowd:
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/08_big1.jpg)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/Beiwagen11.jpg)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/chopper11.jpg)
Please let me be wrong [laugh] ;D

A set of clip-ons & cut the back half of the seat off the first bike, and I can't say I would hate it sittin' in my garage. 

Some pretty cool pics & stories mixed in with some crap, but fun all in all.

http://thenewcaferacersociety.blogspot.com/2007_12_01_archive.html (http://thenewcaferacersociety.blogspot.com/2007_12_01_archive.html)

hell ya!

(http://bp3.blogger.com/_7gYNb3GSh4M/R27RDWD-JuI/AAAAAAAAClI/BMDXd6WgzBs/s400/0,1020,835274,00.jpg)

I'd hit it. [moto]

How did I know that would be your pick   [roll]        [laugh]

the girl or the bike?  [evil]

They go hand in hand brother,  hand in hand.

A video of a previously posted bike:
Ferrari Ducati Street Cruiser (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JsjpCYKjdg#lq-hq-vhq)

I had read this before, but came across it again today (old news).  Just two years ago there was absolutely no way this could have happened.  The "Metric mags hated our bikes...HATED . 
Sometimes I forget how lucky we are that we can just go hop on the bikes and off into the sunset every chance we are given.  Dusty and I work with programmers on the other side of the world, and more times than not, when they link to our computers & see our wallpaper (road trips) they comment about the bikes and the scenery.   A few of them ride, but only because where they are, the price & ability to maneuver them in crazy traffic are their reasons they ride. Still they love talking about their bikes.  All of them dream of riding bikes like ours, in places like this.   It makes me want to buy them a plane ticket.   I have been lucky enough to have ridden many types of motorcycles for just comin' up on 4 decades.  And of all the bikes I've ridden, I have never been prouder of the ducati's I've owned & the friends I have today (Duc owners or not). 
 [bow_down] http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-news/motorcycle-of-the-year-ducati-ducati-ducati-ar57208.html (http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-news/motorcycle-of-the-year-ducati-ducati-ducati-ar57208.html)

Me love u long time too!! :-*

I feel a group hug coming on.........................

Sharks are a form of monster, right?

Check out the pipes (and everything else) on the black carbon version.

http://www.duccutters.com/Durbahn-999v2.tpl (http://www.duccutters.com/Durbahn-999v2.tpl)

i think it may be light enough to float

Where's the back fin?  ???  Awsome looking bike!  8)

and teeth!!

Ran across this beauty at the Ducati cafe in Rome:
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/Rome/pics196.jpg)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/Rome/pics197.jpg)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/Rome/pics199.jpg)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/Rome/pics194.jpg)
I have known this one for almost 31 years

 [thumbsup]  yours is better than the air brushed one.

neat cafe...got more pics?

I shot 600+ pics of the trip but haven't found a good way to publish the full size pics. Facebook seems to down- size them to much.

Try this www.photobucket.com (http://www.photobucket.com)

Ok, then let's try this:
http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/Belgium/ (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/Belgium/)
http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/France/ (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/France/)
http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/Germany/ (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/Germany/)
http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/Rome/ (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/Rome/)

STUNNING!!

Where was this taken in France?
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/France/pics686.jpg)

In Chamonix close to the Mont Blanc which rises to 4810 meters or 15,780 feet.

Maybe some additional explanation of the pics is needed.
We arrived in Germany where my family lives and took a train ride to Liege in Belgium
where we met our friends who got married in Rome. We spent 5 days sightseeing and flew back to Belgium.
After a day of rest we embarked on our trip through France ending up in the Alps and flying back
from Geneva to Frankurt, Germany.

Unbelievable shots !  Thank you both for sharing.  Some of the places look much different when they are not buried under 20ft. of snow.

Uh.....I clicked on the links and didn't see anything so lovely as that.  [coffee]























ZASTER!?!?! YOU GOT SOME SPLAININ' TO DO!!!!!!

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/Rome/pics303.jpg)
Seriously WTF?

damn, i wanna go to a wedding like THAT.  [thumbsup]

Hey Scottish,
This is after the wedding dinner and after a few bottles of wine when the groom was
encouraged to do a striptease. This picture shows the outcome.

Miscellaneous cool stuff.

Cloner, I think you'll find one thing especially interesting.

http://theadrenalinefix.com/category/fast/ (http://theadrenalinefix.com/category/fast/)

Holy f'ing shit did you see the speed of Pedrosa on that site?  218mph?!!!!  wow

I want that ncr...titanium frame...pretty.    Think they would take my monster and my left nutt in trade?

ya he set the speed record  :o make the beast with two backsing nutts...

i thought i posted about it oir was it his hippy!!!

Just would like to ask your valued opinion before I place the order for these decals:
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/DucatiDecals.gif)
The first one would go on the sides of the tank, the second on the rear cowl, the third in the center of the fairing. The background will be matte black.

Is this a group poll Zaster?  If it is:  [thumbsup]

Me too.  [thumbsup] I likey too that there different from the rank and file decals.

Thanks for your response...As an afterthought ..I'm trying to get the "Ducati" of the first decal replaced with the one on the second decal

Good idea Zaster!  I like all three...but they are three different eras...

love the bull!

I thought I needed more consistency....but then I span over more than three eras..Do appreciate your feedback... [thumbsup]

I've had a woody for a Millona since the first time I saw one ... this just increases the lust factor.  My junk is so hard, now, that you couldn't turn the skin on the end of it with a Sears wrench!!

Just make it look cool.

Eras? ... make the beast with two backs 'em


Always look forward, Never look back.

DOOOO ITTT

I like the Ducati in #2 too. I you were gonna pick one era go with that. The double lines were always cool to me.

Think we can make this bad boy "Crest legal"?

 http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/mcy/1214757616.html (http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/mcy/1214757616.html)

that is bad ass  [evil]

im sure we could.... 8)

I used to enjoy watching the side car races in Germany....fun stuff as long as you have a good partner that can help negotiate the twisties [moto]

Are you offering?    [moto]  [moto]   [laugh]

Damn right [clap]

(http://www.1000hp.net/magazin/ducati/monster_1000s/ducati_monster1000s.jpg)

Now thats a custom monster. I loved the pinged (indented) tank. Always thought that would look cool (Imagine what the right side looks like).
And for you no air box guys...there it is.

I'm definately a fan of this monster. Has a definate race look to it. Checked the rest of the ducati.ms monster picture thread for more pics of it but didn't find any. Damn the bad luck.

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=25173.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=25173.0)
Take a good look at the back of the frame under the seat.  [thumbsup] Also the polished rims=hawtness.

After following the links... Inside that link you put up.. Now I'm really wishing I could translate German.  Damn the bad luck.  Oh well Its a pretty sweet custom either way. Somebody had some $$$ to spend!! Thanks for the extra info!

Would you like me to translate it for you?

Naah.. not a big deal.  I can see whats been done. I dont need the dirty details.  Thanks though!  Makes me want a Monster real bad.  Too bad I owe so much on the bike I have.  That and.. well.. I'd get shot if I showed up with another bike.   ;D

That ones almost worth daring her with.  [laugh]

Well.. She is getting back in from Austria today.. Maybe when she stopped over in Munich she happened to see it, load it up in her purse (that thing could hold a tank!) and bring it back for me...  Not likely..  but hey.. its a thought!   [laugh]

Felt good while you were typing it, right?  It's like you owned it for just that

Check out the intro to this site:
http://www.radicalducati.com/ (http://www.radicalducati.com/)

nice find Zaster

Now this just looks like a LOT of fun waiting to be had!!!  Definately a custom I could get into!  Thanks for posting the link!!

(http://www.radicalducati.com/uploads/images/RAD%20_Uno_.jpg)
(http://www.radicalducati.com/uploads/images/RAD%20_Uno_%202.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TUuYS13mmtQ/Shur6bgzvNI/AAAAAAAAAlI/a8ie6C1Dg-4/s1600/RAD%2B_Uno_%2B3.jpg)

Smrcka found this:

http://www.bikeexif.com/moto-guzzi-le-mans-cafe-racer-2 (http://www.bikeexif.com/moto-guzzi-le-mans-cafe-racer-2)

Me like.

Kind liking Brad Pitt's retro ducati...  Anybody recognize what the bike is/was?

(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm228/ducducgooseme/bradpittducati.png)

What bike??

[laugh] Don't tell me you didn't look between his legs?

 [clap] [clap] [clap]

Yup, ya got me on that one!

Well after some treatment with 1200 grit rubbing compound, scratch remover and a good wax job I'm a lot happier with the paint job:
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/S4RS/S4RSMonster005-1.jpg)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/S4RS/S4RSMonster006-1.jpg)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/S4RS/S4RS005-1.jpg)

oh WOW. Howz about some close ups of the badging?  [thumbsup]

That is totally cool, Zaster!   8)  Great job!

looking great

Zaster I am so happy you got the paint buffed out. Would have been a shame to have a bike that beautiful only, as you said "from 50 yards".  My dad & I use to buy & sell 50's-60's cars, and that was his line also.   Congrats !

Dusty & I went over to Danny Ballys shop today to see Mark Barnetts (Barnett Harley-Davidson) latest creation.  I have been around 2 & 4 wheel racing my whole life, and today we heard a street bike that gave me chills. Sounded like a bored...& heavily, red lining at 18K stroked V8.  Here is his 2007 F4 1000 with the complete Fast By Ferracci / MV race motor.  63K + 30 in extra mods, body work, paint, carbon & brembo motocross bars & lowered controls.  Mark had Leukemia & spent 6 month in a bubble (no shit), where he ended up cured (aint money funny?), but with savere back & joint pain.  Being an ex road racer, he still wanted this style of bike, so Danny re-did the top tripple & rear sets so he wasn't so scrunched up.    Oh, heres the best part.   212 HP at the rear wheel, red line: 18K

And for all the 1098 riders, the body work & tail section come off with  [bow_down]  8 Dzus fasteners
(yes thats how you spell it).   

Pics from day 1

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd164/dustykitska/barnettmv4.jpg)(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd164/dustykitska/barnettmv3.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd164/dustykitska/barnettmv2.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd164/dustykitska/barnettmv.jpg)

want.

and now I can't tell you where it is or it may disappear (especially if you hear it).  Also, wish we could have gotten better pics of the carbon fiber.  It was the prettiest I have ever seen (almost didn't look real).  Lots of work to be done and KB and I get to watch the progress, so we will post as we go.  Fun stuff!   ;D

Can I get a hint?  [evil]

NOT in Italy...anymore   ;D

wowowowow

Between this, and a Ruckus.  Crest   road   domination !

http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/mcy/1299226554.html (http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/mcy/1299226554.html)

I have the second bike in my garage "Lethal Strike" doing a carb mod.
The new owner paid 90K.
   :o

http://wickedbros.com/website/bikes.html (http://wickedbros.com/website/bikes.html)

I was wondering how much he paid, but was afraid to ask...wow!  I dig the Type O tune on the site, they should have let it run a bit longer...

We're going to have a shoot first, ask who's there second policy this week.

that is hot!

From the general form
Italday in the Netherlands.

Just when you think you saw the coolest bike ever the slide show prooves ya' wrong.   [bow_down]

Goduc (and any of you with the bladder as a "muffler"), picture #12

http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/p712792092/h1c20b30b/slideshow#h162b475c (http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/p712792092/h1c20b30b/slideshow#h162b475c)

Very cool!  And, um...orange...the new "Ducati red"??   [thumbsup]

View pic 16 and worship the Aermacchi goodness!!!

In case any of you don't venture over to the general forum:

http://www.simonvicki.co.uk/wheels_pages/_s4r_pages/S4r_stage_8.html (http://www.simonvicki.co.uk/wheels_pages/_s4r_pages/S4r_stage_8.html)

One word.....WOW! :o  [clap]

that is bad ass  :o

DDGM, One word WHEELS  :o

Off she goes  :'(

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd164/dustykitska/DSC00807.jpg)
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd164/dustykitska/DSC00838.jpg)

Anson, I found you a project    [popcorn]

It's your turn.  :D
 http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/mcy/1342240801.html (http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/mcy/1342240801.html)
 

I already got one of those in my garage.  ;D I'm thinking it might be fun with a custom sidecar. Same year and everything.

Do it   Do it   Do it   [clap]

Titanium: smooth as butter, with reflexes like aluminium.

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=28810.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=28810.0)

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=29065.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=29065.0)

This guy was a fair artist, but he took money from a number of folks and then disappeared from the face of the earth.  A few guys on the Ducati.net list were looking to beat his head in for a while.  I particularly liked his exhausts, but I guess we won't have an opportunity to acquire one of those anytime soon.

Wanna go into business building titanium Ducati frames?  I know enough about working with the stuff to be REALLY dangerous.  I've worked for a company that machined and welded titanium in fair volume a few years ago.  On second thought, maybe we should start by building stainless steel custom exhausts.  Any thoughts?  All we'd need is a saw, a welder, a tube bender, and a source for decent stainless tube and sheet metal. 

Don't tempt me...I love this kind of work [clap]

Yeah it's funny how some of these guys act as if he were a saint.
Makes my saying "two sides to every story & a punch line" more rock solid by the day.

As far as building stuff goes, you know I'm down!  The Exhausts are always a good call seeing as that they are not a structural piece. AKA: Less chance of getting your ass sued.

     there are several venders that can supply mandrel bends and swaged tapers to a customers specs, from there it's a good tig welder, liquid cooled band saw, fixturing, design, vender to cut flanges and brackets (waterjet,laser), dyno tests to prove they actually work, patent lawyers to keep you out of trouble, market demand analysis, marketing strategy, advertisement, shipping and recieving facilities ,shop space, start up costes, overhead projections, profit margin.......Oh yeah, it does sound fun on weekends in the garage though... [drink] [drink] [laugh]

OK....I also have access to a liquid cooled band saw, a laser, and a water jet (and a high definition plasma), I can design product and fixturing (as I am a mechanical engineer) and I can handle the business stuff (as I also hold an M.B.A.).  Anybody got a TIG (preferably with a liquid cooled torch and high-frequency capability so we can work with aluminum for brackets and such) and access to a dyno?  Oh...wait....we ride Ducatis.....there's no need to prove any performance gain....we just have to prove it looks and sounds good!  Witness these crazy "Boom Tubes" as evidence.

I think we'll also need a set of sheet metal rolls, a sheet brake, and welding lessons.  I can't weld for crap.  I've done some oxy-acetylene welding, but that was 20 years ago.

Any more crazy questions?

JJ could lend a hand when it comes to fluid dynamics to make sure the sound is up to par
as well as the performance enhancement

   Just throw'n out some good hearted fun!! I am in the steel fabrication business, and have explored the prospect, it sounds to Me that We have a definite positive pool of resource, and We all like to do this kind of thing... maybe Let's look at it a little more serious...If nothing else We could build some really cool shit for Ourselves and Friends. That's where it begins anyway...If there's a market for a unique product it will surface, if You build it with style and quality craftsmanship, only the economy would be the final hurdle. Something to think about, because it be damn good fun [thumbsup]

That's how I took it....I was just pointing out that we already have lots of the resources necessary to make it happen. 

As to building for ourselves and friends, that's exactly what I had in mind for now.  Let's design an exhaust for Monsters, comparable to "Boom Tubes", but that actually works and looks cool.

Just a thought.  Anybody got a Monster they'd volunteer for research?

What kind of research?  Will it involve alien leathers on my saddle?  Just sayin'...

Sounds like it to me...You got a spare Monster laying around??

I've got some spare parts.  And so does Scottish, I believe.   ;D  I was just wondering about the research part.  You know the Paladin don't like anyone else's leathers touching his saddle.  We come as a package.  Sounds bad, I know.

   research could include, but not limited to:  measuring, photo's, drawings, disassembly, mock-up, cutting, welding, fitting, paint and polish, final assembly, and test ride... not necessarily in that order. Donor bikes will be taken on a first come, first served basis...so act now, time is limited!!        Just think.. You could help create the first....FRANKENDUC..  and if You act now, this valuable reasearch could help thousands of children around the World......OK,I'll stop ;D [beer]

Sure, I can work on the Fluid dynamics and Pressure balance, if some one can volunteer 3D geometries of exhaust in CAD.  [thumbsup]

I'm out. 

 [coffee]

Easy now, I thought we are just talking about exhaust....on the other hand you can always try this:
http://www.ducati-riders.de/ducati_riders/ducati_riders_forum/viewtopic.php?t=5207 (http://www.ducati-riders.de/ducati_riders/ducati_riders_forum/viewtopic.php?t=5207)

I saw that bike at the Big Twin show in Vegas, LOVE IT!

Here's one I stumbled on today

http://www.thebikergene.com/gallery/cache/MotoMorini%201200%20sport%20and%20scrambler/SCRAMBLER_3-4_left_front.jpg_w500.jpg (http://www.thebikergene.com/gallery/cache/MotoMorini%201200%20sport%20and%20scrambler/SCRAMBLER_3-4_left_front.jpg_w500.jpg)

That is wicked awesomeness!  [clap]

    Without a doubt Killer, I'm thinkin' Pikes Peak Hill Climb, Would love to hang that out in the corners!!

In case you need some ideas on what to do to your monster:
http://www.monsterartcontest.ducati.it/jspcontest/artgallery.jsp (http://www.monsterartcontest.ducati.it/jspcontest/artgallery.jsp)

Here is one sick duc I came across this AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170402201889&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170402201889&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123)

Since there is not much posting action going on I thought I post a link to the Ducati museum.
Click on the links (rotating red dots) to navigate through the site:
http://www.ducati.com/heritage/museo/VirtualTour/intro.html (http://www.ducati.com/heritage/museo/VirtualTour/intro.html)

Great find!!

   Would love to see all that in person, too cool. I wonder if they need help at the museum? [laugh]

Damn.....this guy is good!!!
http://www.duccutters.com/BillJohnson-moose350.tpl (http://www.duccutters.com/BillJohnson-moose350.tpl)

I love that bike  [thumbsup]

If you look through their site, there is a page of Guzzi / Ducati sidecar racing  [bow_down]

Everything I've seen out of DucCutters is cool. It's bookmarked in my favs actually.

I can see why......did the same ;D

Speaking of DucCutters... 215hp turbo SS
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=169524327464#w320-h240 (http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=169524327464#w320-h240)
You can hear and see the wastegate and air shifter.

Wonder how long before it grenades or melts? It's definitely a monster bike for now though.

Not a monster, but still a beautiful bike:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220505088292&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220505088292&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT)

Damn you Zaster...I JUST got that bike out of my mind and you go and do that to me?!  >:( [bang]  [bow_down]

Look at the purty poonanny on the new Corse editions for 2010...coming in R and S:
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm228/ducducgooseme/2010%20Ducatis/1198sCorse.png)

(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm228/ducducgooseme/2010%20Ducatis/1198rCorse.png)

On the main board did you see Ducati is releasing the 848 in a dark version. It's $1,000 less than regular version and apparently there is no downgrade on brake, and suspension pieces.



here's linkie with pics.
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=31813.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=31813.0)

wow.  that is a nice looking bike.  I think I'll stick with the white, though

Are you the one who placed a bid?  ;D

LOL, alas my bike buyin days are done with the SC.  But it should be street ready by the end of the weekend!  pics to follow soon.

Was just jokin with Dusty about the bracket building process....measure, cut, grind grind grind, sand, recut, repeat.

I think this one would look great on you or in your garage ;D [laugh]
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160377818800&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:MOTORS:1123 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160377818800&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:MOTORS:1123)

BUT MOM!!!! I NEEEEEEEEED IT!!!!

Just found the image of this well kept secret:
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/ducati_48r.jpg)
Rumor has it that Ducati wants to reel in some of the HD folks in case their company doesn't make it.
BTW DDGM, did you finish calibrating your mouse [laugh] [clap] ;D

That's awesome that they kept it monoposto, I was afraid they'd fag it up with a passenger seat.

"Dumb and Dumber" comes to mind.

Scottish, here's a little inspiration for your sidecar passion:

http://anunciautos.com.br/blog/2009/09/side-cars-para-motos-todos-modelos-imaginaveis-e-inimaginaveis/ (http://anunciautos.com.br/blog/2009/09/side-cars-para-motos-todos-modelos-imaginaveis-e-inimaginaveis/)

The last one was freaking sweet!

That is the one that would work perfect for the Dragon.

Not really a monster.. But it was cool and I found it.. of all places.. off of Jesse James Twitter (WestCoastChoppers) Has some tasteful Mods.. and Not a clue who they guy standing with it is..   Figured It'd be appreciated here!
(http://home.comcast.net/~hotrod408dodge/46828554.jpg)
(http://home.comcast.net/~hotrod408dodge/46828413.jpg)
Ok fixed it.. 

I still crack up every time I see Ratfink's signature line.  Homeless bastard!! [drink]

Like it:

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/Norton.jpg)

ooooh me toooo

   A computer is a cool tool for building a concept bike, beats the hell outta cutting and taping a bunch of pictures together.   Gotta love the Cafe' Revolution...

Awesomeness all over. Check out the "Flash" it's an old bevel drive. Warning, site looks primative... the bikes are art just click.
http://www.chabottengineering.com/motorcycle.html (http://www.chabottengineering.com/motorcycle.html)

The fairing on that beast is unbelievable!

Wow.. That kinda makes me want a Norton...

HP,
This is for you:
http://www.evisor.tv/tv/motorrad-auspuffanlagen/ducati-streetfighter-mit-134dd-11037.htm (http://www.evisor.tv/tv/motorrad-auspuffanlagen/ducati-streetfighter-mit-134dd-11037.htm)
Sounds good, not so sure about the looks

I saw this over in the General Monster forum and after cleaning up the puddle of drool, I figured I should put a link over here in case anyone else wanted to see the Radical Ducati 749 conversion.  [beer]

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=39462.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=39462.0)

(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/7485/749evo2.jpg)

Monster Video:
Ducati Monster S4RS - Motorcycle Review (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i5eyusgtNU#normal)

Reminds me of the chainsaw massacre ;D
Chainsaw Bike (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDWqJe1dCgY&feature=related#normal)

New Duc three wheeler:
http://www.duccutters.com/NicolasPetit-DesmosediciTrike/DesmosediciTrike-00.jpg (http://www.duccutters.com/NicolasPetit-DesmosediciTrike/DesmosediciTrike-00.jpg)

(In my best Mr Horse (From Ren & Stimpy) voice)
.... Hmmm... mmhmm....mmmm  (Ding!)  No sir.. I don't like it!

And here is the other extreme....one wheel:
Ryno motors - self-balancing, one wheel, electric scooter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wTfQiGFAKE&feature=player_embedded#normal)

Sweet [thumbsup]
DUCATI MONSTER S4RS CORSE SPECIAL EDITION (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdTXONz95_I#normal)

Here is a darn good looking American Monster:
http://www.gizmag.com/buell-1190-streetfighter-typhoon/17121/picture/125491/ (http://www.gizmag.com/buell-1190-streetfighter-typhoon/17121/picture/125491/)

Kinda like it:

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/DUCATI_PANTAH_696_OBI.jpg)

Looks a lot better than the new monsters do IMO.  I'd rock one as a daily rider!

On my trip to the west Texas panhandle I found this monster for sale in Roswell....check it out....it was for sale for  9k!!!???.....someone please tell me why.....the frame looked hand painted and had a rough feel to it....also the brakes were hand painted
(http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll5/formlarry/DUCATI%20PARTS/IMG_1255.jpg)
(http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll5/formlarry/DUCATI%20PARTS/IMG_1257.jpg)
(http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll5/formlarry/DUCATI%20PARTS/IMG_1258.jpg)
(http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll5/formlarry/DUCATI%20PARTS/IMG_1259.jpg)
(http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll5/formlarry/DUCATI%20PARTS/IMG_1260.jpg)
(http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll5/formlarry/DUCATI%20PARTS/IMG_1256.jpg)

I also have some ocean front property in Arizona for sell at the same dealership.
...

Has to be a consignment, Larry.  Nobody in his right mind would do that crap to a motorcyle, then expect to sell it for double its market value, just because it still says Ducati on the side.

Nonsense.

Larry,
This is how your streetfighter would look like after a cafe racer makeover:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=53314&id=128500540498105# (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=53314&id=128500540498105#)!/photo.php?fbid=187699921244833&set=a.187699831244842.53314.128500540498105&pid=792554&id=128500540498105

Thanks Karl. Its nice but I like my bike better.

So the dealer where that monster has sat for some time now and called me to offer it to me for 6999.
Then he told me about the engine work which sounded good but also in a scattered kind of way so I really couldnt understand
what had been done.....I offered him 3500 and he hung up

Your offer was fair to good.  That bike is pretty aesthetically rough...

Looking over my photos, one of the headers has a dent. The frame and the calipers are painted. It is such a joke.
The salesman was hitting me hard. I think he said it had 11:1 compression but he also said it had new rings
but wasn't oversize and he badmouthed the local dealer.....:(

WTF kinda seat is that?  [bang]

La-Z-Boy

A different kind of Monster.....caution it runs for 30 min:
DIAVEL VPR h264.m4v (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wVe6eBI9lI&feature=player_embedded#normal)

And another Italian......
http://www.gaskrank.tv/tv/hersteller/aprilia-tuono-v4r-offizielles--15356.htm (http://www.gaskrank.tv/tv/hersteller/aprilia-tuono-v4r-offizielles--15356.htm)

Just came across this:
http://www.monster.ducati.com/timeline.html (http://www.monster.ducati.com/timeline.html)

What is coming Oct. 20th?

The new Monster  :)

This will be interesting

Well, of course, but what kind of new monster?

I hope it's a revisit of the S4 and is a monster with the 848 engine.  [Dolph]

I'm afraid your wish came true:

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/NewMonster.jpg)

 ;D [laugh]

 [puke]

Were you looking for something more like this: http://www.ncrfactory.com/ (http://www.ncrfactory.com/)

Ooh, I'll take it.

Saw those at DucStock/Barber... Beautiful bike!!!!! & ONLY $50.k [laugh]

I like the $70k one more with 132 hp and weighs only 278 lbs.  :o I wonder how the acceleration on that thing is?

This one is along the same price range but has a few extra horses:  ;D
http://www.gaskrank.tv/tv/custombikes/ducati-ducati-desmosedici-stre-17271.htm (http://www.gaskrank.tv/tv/custombikes/ducati-ducati-desmosedici-stre-17271.htm)

If only I had a million dollars.  [thumbsup]

this looks like a fun bike:

http://www.1170rs.com/ (http://www.1170rs.com/)

I'm definitely a fan of the F042 Pierobon platform.  That bike there is definitely an EXTREME version!  The power to weight mixed with the GP spec suspension I'm sure makes that little beast a rocketship that with the right rider, I'd bet even the 1199's couldn't touch on the track. 

I thought this is pretty cool:
The Moto-Terminator (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trXL17m0fSA&#)

Damn Germans: http://interestingengineering.com/front-wheel-drive-motorcycle/ (http://interestingengineering.com/front-wheel-drive-motorcycle/)

 [clap] ;D

Whoa!  That is cool...

....until you have to turn it.....

5 minutes w/JJ or yourself in the saddle and either of you would find the quickest way to drag a knee.  ;D

Pretty cool stuff:  http://www.waltsiegl.com/ (http://www.waltsiegl.com/)