My new-to-me S4R with pics. (more pics 2/24/09)

Labbedds · February 22, 2009, 02:49:04 PM

Nice, I just got one too on thursday, damn this thing is fast, a huuge jump from my s2r. How do you like it? Here's a pic of mine. It is an 06, got it with 1 mile on it. I miss the arrows on my s2r though, how do your pipes sound?

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needtorque · February 22, 2009, 03:58:43 PM

Quote from: Tim on February 22, 2009, 11:42:06 AM
Much as I love my S4Rs, I must admit that your S4R is - in my eyes - the nicest looking Monster Ducati ever built. Those mirrors - are those stock, Ducati performance, or something else? I really like them, and I'm tired of my Rizoma Reverse Retros....

Tim

I don't know the brand mirrors I have not looked for the name yet but I think they are DP teardrops. If you want them I will be selling them for some bar ends and I will also be selling the maguire bars as I want clip-ons. Once I find out what everything is worth I will post cheaper than that prices.

Quote from: labbedds on February 22, 2009, 02:49:04 PM
Nice, I just got one too on thursday, damn this thing is fast, a huuge jump from my s2r. How do you like it? Here's a pic of mine. It is an 06, got it with 1 mile on it. I miss the arrows on my s2r though, how do your pipes sound?

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Nice, I love it. Have not put any real miles on it yet as I was unaware just how bad the rear sprocket was until I picked it up so now I have to replace it before I will trust riding it. Pipes sound good at idle and low rpm though.

needtorque · February 23, 2009, 04:21:08 PM

Got the tail chopped after class today. Also put on the new seat and started changing out the rear sprocket. Changed the clutch cover and pressure plate as well. Will post updated pics later.

By the way if anyone is interested I am going to sell/or trade the full sils on here for an exbox system. I dont think the sils will be very good with the wife on the back. They are too close to her ears and to her leg. I think the x-box will be better for 2 up.

IZ · February 23, 2009, 07:25:02 PM

Quote from: needtorque on February 23, 2009, 04:21:08 PM
Got the tail chopped after class today. Also put on the new seat and started changing out the rear sprocket. Changed the clutch cover and pressure plate as well. Will post updated pics later.

By the way if anyone is interested I am going to sell/or trade the full sils on here for an exbox system. I dont think the sils will be very good with the wife on the back. They are too close to her ears and to her leg. I think the x-box will be better for 2 up.

Those Sils and the red logo will go perfectly with Labs S4R

Labbedds · February 23, 2009, 07:48:23 PM

word, I got fiddy cent and a box of frozen pizza bagel bites i'll trade ya for the sil's oh, and you can have my stock exhaust too

needtorque · February 24, 2009, 02:39:39 AM

Quote from: labbedds on February 23, 2009, 07:48:23 PM
word, I got fiddy cent and a box of frozen pizza bagel bites i'll trade ya for the sil's oh, and you can have my stock exhaust too

Dam if you only had some pocket lint to throw in we might be close.

DucHead · February 24, 2009, 03:47:22 AM

Unless your wife is 5'2" and weighs 100lbs, you will not like riding two-up on a Monster. Well, at least I don't. YMMV

the_Journeyman · February 24, 2009, 06:02:02 AM

I was looking at the same color scheme in a used S4R locally, that's an awesome color!

Congrats and enjoy that!

JM

Rameses · February 24, 2009, 10:24:54 AM

Quote from: pompetta on February 24, 2009, 03:47:22 AM
Unless your wife is 5'2" and weighs 100lbs, you will not like riding two-up on a Monster. Well, at least I don't. YMMV

5'3" and 110 is perfectly fine too.

You don't even know she's back there. Seriously.

needtorque · February 24, 2009, 10:34:53 AM

Quote from: pompetta on February 24, 2009, 03:47:22 AM
Unless your wife is 5'2" and weighs 100lbs, you will not like riding two-up on a Monster. Well, at least I don't. YMMV

Actually. she is 5'8" and 135 but we rode 2 up on my m750 and it was no problem so I think we will be ok unless the ergos on the s4r are that much different. Rode 400 miles in a day with her on the back.

needtorque · February 24, 2009, 01:09:28 PM

OK pics of whaty I have done so far. Only had about 2 hours to work on it so far because of school but looking better already. 2 problems I have so far. 1) I really dont like how far the sils stick out past the tail job; definitely makes me want the ebox now. 2) Why the hell is the dam rear suspension link so goddam tight. I got the lock nut loose no problem but the corrosion on the threads is so bad I dam near stripped the hexes on the adjuster rod trying to raise the rear. I had to give up on it for now. Will probably end up pulled the rod out to break it loose and clean the threads. It is currently set at almost the lowest ride height and I cant stand it. Need to raise it about 1.5-2 inches.

New clutch cover/pressure plate, seat, tail chop.

DucHead · February 24, 2009, 03:06:44 PM

Quote from: needtorque on February 24, 2009, 10:34:53 AM
Actually. she is 5'8" and 135 but we rode 2 up on my m750 and it was no problem so I think we will be ok unless the ergos on the s4r are that much different. Rode 400 miles in a day with her on the back.

Wow, that's great!

I guess I just don't like taking passengers. $:-\$

needtorque · February 24, 2009, 03:16:55 PM

Quote from: pompetta on February 24, 2009, 03:06:44 PM
Wow, that's great!

I guess I just don't like taking passengers. $:-\$

Well I won't deny that solo is much more comfortable for me but 2 up is ok. I am a bit of a fatass so I am used to supporting more weight than others lol. 5'11" 240 lbs atm. Was 250 2 weeks ago but workin on changing my dietary intake right now.

ducducgooseme · February 24, 2009, 03:54:05 PM

Lookin good. Love the blue.

Cut the cans to match the tail chop, remove the stickers, evap can, wiring ties and she will be perfecto! congrats on the new baby!

Rameses · February 24, 2009, 04:04:45 PM

Quote from: needtorque on February 24, 2009, 03:16:55 PM
...240lb atm.

Dude, this is not the place to talk about that kinda thing.

edit: At The Moment... god, I was way off. Sorry.

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