Monster challenge not so great according to owners....suggestions?

[Lance Goodthrust]

Then I think they should have called it something else. The Monster 1100 Dealer Only Paint and Bolt On Challenge Contest?

[Kopfjäger]

^^^

For the record, this was never marketed (at all) or sold to anyone as the "Monster Challenge". Someone at the beginning of this thread compared it to the challenge and it stuck. The Monster Challenge was not an internet poll. It was similar to the SUperbike Concurso as in people voted when they attended the event. Lets make sure everyone understands this fact.

[Lance Goodthrust]

^^^ I covered that in a previous post.

As I was reading this thread I was thinking that DNA should have just called it something other than the Monster Challenge. The original MC was made for everyone to show off their personal efforts. So, I figured everyone was upset because they had completely changed the challenge. Then someone stated that it wasn't called the Monster Challenge, so now I'm stumped.

It was obviously used as an opportunity to drum up interest in a new design. As motorcyclists we don't have the advantage of having huge shows like the North American Auto Show or Tokyo that manufacturers can roll out their new designs for thousands of people to oooo and ahhhh over. This sounds more like a grassroots movement to drum up interest in a new design. I think it worked. I was at DucPond's unveiling in DC and I didn't even know there was a contest, I just thought they modded it to mod it. There were a lot of other people that were at that unveiling that never would have looked into the Ducati booth, but they stopped, watched, and ended up taking a close look at the M1100.

Again, I think it worked, not as a Monster Challenge, but to create a little bit of interest. Not disagreeing with what anyone has said previously, just hoping to introduce a different angle.

[Dave R]

but it was called the monster challenge...
at least it was in that video clip that someone posted...they guy presenting the bike referred to the whole deal as a monster challenge.

Something so simple sure can get twisted.....  here is the info from the Ducati USA web site

DUCATI MONSTER 1100 S DEALER MONSTER CHALLENGE

Welcome to the final stage of the Monster 1100 S National Premiere. We gave dealers across North America mere days to customize their Monsters. Although they were planning for weeks, the final products seen here were put together in the hours leading up to the M1100 S Premiere.

From simple to super-involved, Ducati's North American dealerships went all-out to show the potential of the new Monster line. When it comes to personalizing your Monster, there is no wrong answer. The fact is, the Monster let's you express yourself however and whenever you want.

The Monster's not all about looks however; at just 370lbs, the Monster 1100 S is the lightest bike in its class. The exceptional handling, combined with legendary torque from the Ducati engine results in a pure, adrenalin-filled ride.

The pictures have started rolling in and may change over the coming days as dealers lure photographers in to truly capture the essence of their bikes. So, check back often before making your final voting decision.

Click on the pictures below to get a closer look at each bike. Once you're ready, select the checkbox that corresponds with your your vote and submit the form by clicking the button at the bottom of the page. Make sure to enter your e-mail address for validation.

Visit your closest participating dealer to see the all-new Monster 1100 S first-hand!

[ducatiz]

there is the proof, it was a Monster Challenge.. 

Something so simple sure can get twisted.....  here is the info from the Ducati USA web site

DUCATI MONSTER 1100 S DEALER MONSTER CHALLENGE

Welcome to the final stage of the Monster 1100 S National Premiere. We gave dealers across North America mere days to customize their Monsters. Although they were planning for weeks, the final products seen here were put together in the hours leading up to the M1100 S Premiere.

From simple to super-involved, Ducati's North American dealerships went all-out to show the potential of the new Monster line. When it comes to personalizing your Monster, there is no wrong answer. The fact is, the Monster let's you express yourself however and whenever you want.

The Monster's not all about looks however; at just 370lbs, the Monster 1100 S is the lightest bike in its class. The exceptional handling, combined with legendary torque from the Ducati engine results in a pure, adrenalin-filled ride.

The pictures have started rolling in and may change over the coming days as dealers lure photographers in to truly capture the essence of their bikes. So, check back often before making your final voting decision.

Click on the pictures below to get a closer look at each bike. Once you're ready, select the checkbox that corresponds with your your vote and submit the form by clicking the button at the bottom of the page. Make sure to enter your e-mail address for validation.

Visit your closest participating dealer to see the all-new Monster 1100 S first-hand!

[Lance Goodthrust]

ahhhhhh, reading truly is fundamental

[motogpfan]

Then I think they should have called it something else. The Monster 1100 Dealer Only Paint and Bolt On Challenge Contest?

once again, thats not true, Daytona has a custom hand cut clutch cover thats one of a kind, not painted or bolted on. So your statement doesn't apply.

[Lance Goodthrust]

once again, thats not true, Daytona has a custom hand cut clutch cover thats one of a kind, not painted or bolted on. So your statement doesn't apply.

It was a joke, I wrote a longer post about why I think this contest was successful.

[Statler]

Daytona has a custom hand cut clutch cover thats one of a kind, not painted or bolted on.

aren't they worried it will fall off?

[motogpfan]

It was a joke, I wrote a longer post about why I think this contest was successful.

ahh, i see, sorry.

[motogpfan]

aren't they worried it will fall off?

no way, It's super glued on.

[ducatiz]

they should have called it the "We want to hear Monster Owners pregnant dog and Complain More Challenge"

[Dave R]

they should have called it the "We want to hear Monster Owners pregnant dog and Complain More Challenge"

[mitt]

they should have called it the "We want to hear Monster Owners pregnant dog and Complain More Challenge"

The DMF could have won first place 

There is always next year 

mitt

[ducatiz]

The DMF could have won first place 

There is always next year 

mitt

DMF FTW!!

we should have our own monster challenge and embarrass them (into doing the right thing).

2 categories:  Speed Mods and Total Mods

1.  Speed mods are done to a stock or semi-stock bike within a short period.  You have to submit a photo of your bike with a current news paper to prove the date.  Then you have a week (or a month?) to mod it, and resubmit with the same pic type (or some other proof).  Everyone gets the same time to mod, and mods should mostly be off the shelf or some limited type.

2.  Total Mods should be the full-on, no holds barred, any time limit (i.e. you've owned the bike for 10 years etc).  Granted, this will winnow the pack a bit, but the idea is to get an idea of what can be done with the bike.

Do the contest twice a year, winners can't re-enter the same bike and cannot re-enter for 1 year. 

Maybe a separate contest for vendors to showcase their shit.

There is no reason the largest coagulation of Monster owners in the USA (world?) could not do this. 

Charge $5 to enter, winner gets a cut of the cash and whatever goodies sponsors will put up.  Advertise the shit out of it so you get more people onto the board and participating. 

Sell DMF Monster Challenge t shirts at all the rallies.  Esp baseball hats, people LUUUUUV their baseball hats.

Anyone who pisses and moans about the outcome is banned.

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