The Official "Say Anything" Thread

Started by Popeye the Sailor, May 05, 2008, 05:22:03 PM

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lethe

'05 Monster 620
'86 FZ600
'05 KTM SMC 625

DarkMonster620

Can anyone point me to a thread on how to fit a 749/999 rear shock to my Monster 620 . . . can't find it
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

Monsterlover

Quote from: Darkmonster620 on January 17, 2013, 05:23:47 PM
Can anyone point me to a thread on how to fit a 749/999 rear shock to my Monster 620 . . . can't find it

Unbolt old

Reboot new

;D

Quote from: lethe on January 17, 2013, 05:05:22 PM
but I work hard, you're just goofing around

Naturally
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Popeye the Sailor

If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

DarkMonster620

Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

ducpainter

Quote from: Darkmonster620 on January 17, 2013, 05:23:47 PM
Can anyone point me to a thread on how to fit a 749/999 rear shock to my Monster 620 . . . can't find it
Did you re-spring it at least?

SBK shocks are sprung much softer than Monsters because the linkage ratios are very different.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."



lethe

Quote from: MrIncredible on January 17, 2013, 05:39:02 PM
Travis is back on the road!
still plenty of time for the Travis curse  [cheeky]
'05 Monster 620
'86 FZ600
'05 KTM SMC 625

Popeye the Sailor

If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

ducpainter

"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."



lethe

Quote from: MrIncredible on January 17, 2013, 05:49:25 PM


Lethe-shush.
the only way it could be worse, is if I had the time to have done the run with him
'05 Monster 620
'86 FZ600
'05 KTM SMC 625

DarkMonster620

Quote from: ducpainter on January 17, 2013, 05:47:26 PM
Did you re-spring it at least?

SBK shocks are sprung much softer than Monsters because the linkage ratios are very different.

It is supposed to be set for a 190lbs rider . . I am 185~190. . .
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=61487.0

remember mine is very close to saying goodbye . ..  every speed bump I must stand on the street or header scratches . . .
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

ducpainter

Quote from: Darkmonster620 on January 17, 2013, 05:52:13 PM
It is supposed to be set for a 190lbs rider . . I am 185~190. . .
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=61487.0

remember mine is very close to saying goodbye . ..  every speed bump I must stand on the street or header scratches . . .

190lbs on what bike?

I think you're misunderstanding.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."



DarkMonster620

Quote from: ducpainter on January 17, 2013, 05:53:28 PM
190lbs on what bike?

I think you're misunderstanding.

it was supposed to be on a 749 . . .
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

ducpainter

Quote from: Darkmonster620 on January 17, 2013, 05:55:18 PM
it was supposed to be on a 749 . . .
Are the springs on the shocks marked?
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."



DarkMonster620

Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."