Ducati Monster Forum

My name is Aaron, 27, I live on the east side of Milwaukee, ride an ’07 s2r1k, work as a manufacturing engineer, and am recently engaged.


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Hi all!  I'm Joe, 26, and I'm up on the north side of Milwaukee.  Just got out of the military and moved back from Shreveport, LA at the beginning of April.  Currently employed at Home Depot and will be returning to school at UWM in the fall to finish up a degree in bio/organic chemistry.  I homebrew my own beer and am a beer connoisseur of sorts.  Hope to get into the brewing industry some day.  Also have 5 years experience assembling and troubleshooting electronics and electromechanical systems and an AAS in the field, so if anyone is having problems of that sort, I'd be willing to help out. 

I also have an 07 s2r1k  [thumbsup].  Have a fairly good assortment of tools including a rear stand and chain tension adjuster as well as the big socket needed to remove the rear wheel.  Haven't done a valve adjustment yet, but if anyone that has is planning on doing one soon, I'd like to sit in/help out.   

She's silver in the pictures, but that is changing as I type this due to some scuffs incurred during the move.

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Hey I'm Michael, from Waterloo about 15ish mins outside of Madison.  I'm currently working at General Casualty in Sun Prairie WI, in their IT dept.

I have a 2005 S2R Dark, which I am planning to paint this winter to a Blue color in that same style as the Matrix Ducks.  I have pod filters, PC for perforamce mods.  Cant post pics while at work Will do after the Wings game tonight.

j3, I'll be doing my checking valves some time this summer, I am at 6300 miles so I should hit 7500 in the next 4-6 weeks.  you are more than welcome to come join in if they need re-shimming. 

as for tools, i have a rear stand, and am getting a front soon, all the large sockets, torque wrenches, a super getto home made stator cover puller, and a proper clutch tool. 

Luke.  Live in Appleton, work in Green Bay.  I'm 30, married with a toddler.  Golf, Packers and Ducati.

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Hi all,

Just wanted to introduce myself.  I am a displaced cheesehead...born and raised near Wausau until I joined the USAF (nearly 20 years ago!)  My family and I are now stationed in Valdosta, Georgia.  Good weather but straight, boring roads!  If any of you ever need a place to shack up for say...a trip to Daytona just drop me a line.  All cheeseheads are welcome as long as beer is payment...LOL

Alicia (aka Kyna) - originally from the West Coast, but now I bounce between Milwaukee and the Madison area.  I'm 25 and have one more year of grad school to go.  I take the MSF next month so I don't actually ride yet, but I make a mean cupcake. 

Good luck Kyna.

Hey.
I'm Erik. 32. Lived in WI all my life, mostly Sheboygan with a brief stint in Platteville.
Homebrewer. Amateur home remodeler. Maintenance mechanic by trade.
On my 2nd Duc. First, an 04 S4R I finished modding, just had the maintenance done at 6k, and was rear-ended 2 days later totaling it.
Picked up my 05 shortly after. Finished modding it, gonna do the maintenance myself soon...and see if i get rear ended again!

Also own a GasGas FSE450, and Suzuki TS250.
Married (2x). 1 year next week. Edit for wife being a whore and getting a divorce.

Hi, my name Joe.  I am from Waterloo and am married to my wife of 4 years Cecilia. I have three kids.  I do not own a Ducati now but want to in the near future.

Welcome Joe looks like you can't handle your drink  [drink]

And don't you want an "and"  not or  [laugh]

Hello,

My name is Ryan and I live in Neenah (10 miles south of Appleton).  I am a recent transplant from Michigan (Detroit area, I was a local mod on the DML for the Motor City Monsters club) and I am working as a CAD designer.  My wife and I have been married almost 6 years and we don't have any children...yet.  I also am an avid golfer.

Now to the important stuff:  I have a 2001 M900i.e. Dark.  Pics to come.

Welcome Ryan are you a Wings fan?

Nope.  I think I was the only person in Detroit that didn't like the Wings.  I'm not much of a hockey fan in general.  I do enjoy playing though, I just don't enjoy watching hockey.

We can still be friends, maybe throw down a hockey game this winter  [thumbsup]

J3,

What kind of pipes are those? 

And just so this isn't a total threadjack - I went to UW and learned to ride while there (first time riding a "real" motorcycle was the 45 minute ride from Juneau to Madison - most thrills and scares of my life) but have since moved (actually quite a bit) and now live in (FAR) NW suburbs of Chicago.  I still have a number of friends and family in WI - Madison, Milwaukee, Neenah/Menasha and am up there quite a bit.  So I guess I'm not quite a COW, but a COW-wannabee.

Out of respect for the rules, I didn't vote in the poll, but I'm not quite sure about the COW name....maybe MonsterCOW?  A little something that says Ducati...

Nice name.  [laugh]

I'm in Eau Claire so not exactly close to most of you.

lol, i just saw your plate  [evil]

how's the new devil riddin' these days?

Hey all...

My name is Dave and have a 750 monster.  I live near LaCrosse, and go to school in southern MN (one semester left).  I work at the local Honda/Yamaha/BRP dealer. 

Let me know if you are heading west, and i can try to give you some good routes.

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Hey, I'm John.  I've been in Madison for the past 20+ years.  I just picked up this S2R800 last week (red one).  My brother got his a month or so ago:

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Hey COWS, my name is Steve. I'm a graphic designer on Milwaukee. Been riding for 10 years of so. Had the 2003  620 Monster since 2004.

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Nice to meet you gentlemen.  Coffee and donuts are in the back and we would love to see your favorite roads in our sticky topic. 

BTW those Darks look sooo good.

Luke

Mike, those are mivv  x-cones.  There aren't many choices of megaphone exhaust for the s2r series.  I think you can get them from motowheels and pj's parts.

My 2001 M900i.e. Dark

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  From Stone Lake.  Sawyer County.
Here is my 03 1000DS.
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Dan   AKA Dirty Dan
        Welder/Playboy

Welcome!  Comming to the race on Sunday?

Finally got around to posting a pic

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New pic 4 me  :D

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Love the tank logo [thumbsup]

I don't see a "sightings" thread...I don't know if we have one or want one.  But, my brother and I were eating some gnarly gyros at Papa's on Buckeye Rd in Madison tonight and saw a clean blue Duck cruising by.

If you're on here, your ride is lookin' good!

If you want to start a sighted thread that would be cool. I would start one but I'm the only Duck I've seen in a month.

Howdy,
   I thought I would say hi on this thread too, i ride a black 620 dark and I live on the east side of madison.  While I am here I want to point out this:  http://www.italianmotobrunch.com  (http://www.italianmotobrunch.com) The next one is on the 12th of july and just to get people interested, here are some of the bikes I saw at previos moto brunches.
http://picasaweb.google.com/BadIdeasPoorlyExecuted/MotoBrunchMay1008 (http://picasaweb.google.com/BadIdeasPoorlyExecuted/MotoBrunchMay1008)
and
http://picasaweb.google.com/BadIdeasPoorlyExecuted/ItalianMotorcycleGoodness (http://picasaweb.google.com/BadIdeasPoorlyExecuted/ItalianMotorcycleGoodness)

Oh, and the chocolate chip pancakes are great too.

Welcome!  Glad to have you, and thanks for the Brunch information, it sounds like fun.

Do we need to let anyone know if we plan to come?  Or can we just show up and order some grub with everyone else? 

mmm chocolate chip pancakes sound so good right about now.  With  [bacon]

You can just show up and grab brunch at the restaurant, no reservations are required.

I'm Aaron, 31.  I live in Wausau with my wife of 3 years and 8 week old son.  I'm an independent contractor for Graebel Van Lines,  essentially a truck driver.  I don't get to ride as much as I'd like with this job.  Plus, I don't really know too many riders in the area, much less Duc riders.  I ride a a 07 S4R that I bought last March.  First v-twin and best bike I've ever owned.  Other bikes I don't have time too ride: 01 drz400 SM conversion, 04 CRF250, 07 Zuma (the wifes), 04 MXZ 800 Renegade.
I'm always interested in group rides even if I need to go solo to meet up.  So PLEASE let me know.

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Welcome  How loud is your exhaust?

I was afraid it might be too loud, but even db killer out, it's quieter than most Harleys with pipes.  With the killer in, it's just a bit louder than stock.  There are sound and videos on utube of it. "termignoni shortie"

I'm Beck 31 years old, I'm from Brooklyn NY ,I opened a NYC style pizza place in hartford wi "sals pizza" business is good so im still here :)
I ride a 749 dark

Sweet your about an hour away from me.  Got a website?  What are your hours?  I love pizza!

Michael

sals's pizza in hartford! real ny style pizza by the slice or pie!

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Scott from Hartford less than 5 miles away from sals'. I'm in there about twice a month. 39 and try to ride every day Temp 45 and up no rain in morning.

howdy all im tyler one of those friendly folks from west of the border, called washburn, wi on lake superior home for the summer and will most likely return there after im done with school. i ride a black and cream w/ gold frame 2000 m750 still with the mud duck plates on it

Welcome  [beer]   I road though Washburn once.

yeah its a great town i really miss it hoping to get back up there soon

Newest proud COW here.  My name is Andrew, 25, live on the south side of Milwaukee work for JPMorgan Chase downtown.  I just picked up an '02 M620 Dark with full Leo Vince carbon system.  Can't wait to... look at her... for another 3 months.   Once it's up to 45 you better believe she'll be my daily ride.  Can't wait to do some twisty rides down in the Kettle park.

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Welcome and congrats on the bike.  Leo Vince's sound sweet! [thumbsup]

That is a sweet sexy bike!  Welcome!

Watcha riding?  :-*

A princess Huffy with sweet spoke sliders and a back peddle brake.   You?

Hello

My name is Warren,  I'm 46 and live about 25 miles West of Oshkosh.  Just brought my 2000 750 home last night after several frustrating days of snow and rain.  I am an engineer, bladesmith/blacksmith, writer, rifle&pistol instructor and competitor etc.  I started riding last year.  Took the MSF class and got a 1985 650 Honda Nighthawk and put 3500 miles on it trying to pick up the skills most of you got when you were young and fearless.

I fell in love with Ducati's last fall when I took a SportClassic GT 1000 out for a spin at Corse but this little Monster popped up at a good price so......

If I can get up to speed with it comfortably in time for the Slimy Crud Run in May, I'll be there.   

Take Care

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welcome, love the DP tank  [thumbsup]

Originally from Iola. Been in the Chicago burbs for 11 years.
Josh
2004 S4R

Greg, 38, Milwaukee, picked up an 03 620 this spring after years of yearning for a Monster, love it, cored pipes, absolute ecstasy every time I get on it.

Welcome, got any pics?  We LOVE pictures sexy Italians  [thumbsup]

Hey guys, new Duc owner in Madison, WI.  I bought Beck's '07 S4RS: (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4575599054_34519543f8_o.jpg)  (Pic stolen from the Crud Run thread.)  Bellagio, I was at the run with my Buell.  I was in the market for an S4R so was on the lookout for Monsters but I didn't see a single one!

I stopped by Ducati Milwaukee's grand opening last Saturday, who knows, maybe I ran into one of you.

Also visited Quaker Steak 'n Lube's Bike Night in Middleton last night and saw at least 5 Ducati's - a tricked out 996, a Red S2R1000 owned by a great guy named Shaw (Sha?), a M900, and more that I can't remember the details of.

Hope to see some of you around.  Drop me a line and beer's on me.

Ride safe,
Tim

Welcome!  We probably brushed shoulders at the Slimy Crud Run or the Milwaukee Ducati Opening.

Welcome aboard sws.  Becks old bike is wicked sexy!  He didn't even tell me he sold it to buy the S1000RR.  I wasn't at the Duc milwaukee grand opening party on Saturday, I had to drive my dad down to Charlotte, NC (he just moved down there).  I wish I was able to bring my bike down with me.  The foothills of The great Smoky mountians were awesome (even in a Dodge Caliber).  I was at Ducati night at the iron Horse last Thursday though.

I do a lot of rides in the Milwaukee area and sometimes find myself out near Madison, we'll have to meet up and  [drink].

Hi, I just bought a 03, 620 dark. I had it lowered to fit me better. I'm very short. This is my 3rd bike in 1 and a half years. So far I love it. My husband has a 87 Paso. We live on the NE side of Milw. I want to go to Lulu's some Tuesday night. May be there will be other Ducatis there.

HEY EV1 NAMES JEREMY KIMBERLY WI I HAVE A 05 S2R800 FUN BIKE I'M 36 ITS NOT 2 FAST BUT A TON OF FUN. N E1 BEEN DOWN TO DUCATI MILWAUKEE DO THE CARRY DAINESE? I USE TO LIVE BY HOLY HILL WHEN I HAD A RR LOTS OF NICE ROADS. NE1 NO OF ANY ROADS AROUND THE FOX VALLEY OR GREEN BAY THAT R NICE OTHER WISE ITS A HOUR RIDE TO THE INDIAN RESERVATION IN KESHENA OR A HOUR RIDE SOUTH TO THE KETTLE MORAINE

Welcome - I live about 20 miles West of Oshkosh.  There are some pretty good roads around Mt Morris and up around Waupaca.  There are a bunch of decent routes I run frequently around here.  They are probably not quite as exciting as Kettle Moraine but there is a lot less traffic.  I run my 2000 750 and have lots of fun.  I'm just putting the bike away for the season but if you are interested, I can show you some routes out this way. 

I've been down to Duc Milwaukee several times - they didn't have a huge selection of gear - mostly Alpinestar and Ducati branded stuff.  Their service is excellent though - I have been real happy with their work and prices.

Hey All,

I just bought an '02 Monster 620 from a coworker.  It has some great mods already done to it (chopped brake & clutch levers, chopped seat & front fender, chopped exhaust, lowered gauges and dropped handlebars, to name a few) and I look to do more.  This is my first bike and I am in the middle of my Motorcycle Safety course, so I am anxious to start riding.  Give me a few weeks to get comfortable, and give me a call if you ever wanna ride in the Milwaukee area.

Welcome!  I started with the MSF class also - it works.  Every time you go out to ride, think of something to get better at and work on it during your ride.  Let us know how it goes!

So far, so good on the class.  We were riding yesterday in the rain, which was fun. [moto]

So how did the rest of your class go?!

glad I'm not learning to ride today

Well I'm getting all the hard weather riding conditions out of the way.  Wednesday was rain, Sunday was gusty winds riding at slow speeds.  Maybe we'll get a few inches of snow in the next day or so...

Hi all,

Just posted my introduction on the main forum but figured I'd check in here as well.
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=54824.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=54824.0)

Picked up my 2000 M750 last month (first duc) and have been sneaking into the garage to work on it since.

I live in Mount Horeb just west of Madison and have never been so ready for spring as I am this year.

I had to toss in another pic as they just add so much more to posts!
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Beard was real, but was part of the deal with the wife, so I gladly shaved the beard to get my first monster!

Erik

Welcome!  I have a '00 750 also.  Hopefully see you at the Slimy Crud Run the first Sunday in May!

I was checking out their site yesterday.  The starting point at the Red Mouse is only 10 minutes from my house, so I better be there!