New Monster rider - Tech questions

[mattyvas]

Ummm, well the front tyre doesn't like the road! You'll have to work hard to keep them in contact.
IMO Monsters don't like beer trays but that is something you will discover over time.
They can either be allergic to CF or have a magnetic attraction to the stuff depending on user input and model.
Some also like to turn there's into a rainbow Christmas tree like colour palet. But again that is more user input than bike specific.

[Sabre Brian]

Not sure what to make of that

[suzyj]

Everything your mates say about Italian electrics is true. They really are terrible.

[mattyvas]

Which is the reason why you've decided to rebuild yours.

[Sabre Brian]

And here I thought I would come in here and have everyone tell me how wonderful Ducatis are.

[GK]

And here I thought I would come in here and have everyone tell me how wonderful Ducatis are.

They are!

I sold a mint condition 2001 VFR800 (which I bought brand new) with a mere 17,000 km's on it to purchase a 2001 Monster 900 s, which was not mint, and had 43,500 km's on the clock.

My VFR was so owner friendly it wasn't funny. I hardly ever put a spanner on it. It sounded great.

And yet, there was something missing with it. It lacked soul!

Since owning the Monster, my brother and I have spent hours and hours fixing the mistakes of previous owners and bike shops, tuning and generally applying big doses of TLC.

I admit that I was quite frustrated at first, having to spend more money and lots of time fixing and tinkering. But now it's sorted, it's all good and worth all that effort we put in.

I accept that it's a bike that needs more owner dollars, time and care than a Honda, but put simply, the Monster is simply so much more fun to ride.

GK

[dragonworld.]

They are!

I sold a mint condition 2001 VFR800 (which I bought brand new) with a mere 17,000 km's on it to purchase a 2001 Monster 900 s, which was not mint, and had 43,500 km's on the clock.

My VFR was so owner friendly it wasn't funny. I hardly ever put a spanner on it. It sounded great.

And yet, there was something missing with it. It lacked soul!

Since owning the Monster, my brother and I have spent hours and hours fixing the mistakes of previous owners and bike shops, tuning and generally applying big doses of TLC.

I admit that I was quite frustrated at first, having to spend more money and lots of time fixing and tinkering. But now it's sorted, it's all good and worth all that effort we put in.

I accept that it's a bike that needs more owner dollars, time and care than a Honda, but put simply, the Monster is simply so much more fun to ride.

GK




Exactly!! I had a new SV1000S with all the trimmings! Multi adjustable everything, went like the clappers, handled great but, It did everthing well without character!

 I found myself doing silly things on the ex's 98 750 Monster! Loved it! It was raw and sometimes a pain in the arse but it talked to me! So I went and bought the M1000DS and wouldnt swap 'em for quids! Particularly the "Old" Girl!  

[Betty]

And here I thought I would come in here and have everyone tell me how wonderful Ducatis are.

We would have only told you that before you bought 'in'.






But seriously ... some of these nutcases only know every ... single ... little quirk because they chose to acquaint themselves with their machines so intimately. That says a lot more than worrying about trivial things like fuel range and maintenance.

Don't worry you made a good choice.

[Sabre Brian]

Firstly guys, I have only had it a week and there is not a single thing that has made me think this wasn't 100% the perfect bike for me.  I have always had supersports.  Before the Monster, I test rode a GSXR1000 and a ZX10.  The ZX10 felt nice.  The previous owner had spent lots and spent it right.  Yoshi pipes, power commander.  Embroidered seat.  All braided hoses and the list goes on to the tune of about $6000 worth of upgrades.  Last trip to the dyno gave a 208hp reading at the rear bag.  This thing was truly awesome and great to ride.  The day after I rode the Duc.  It was slower, less powerful, although torquier than the Ninja, the ride position was not as sporty as I have been used to and it was more expensive.  Everything about the ZX10 should have been enough to make me want it, except for one thing.  It wasn't a Ducati.

My mates and I drove to Lakeside about 20 years ago to watch Superbikes.  I rode my GSX250.  The Superbikes came out onto the track.  GSXR750s, ZXR750s, Hondas and Yamahas screaming around the track.  Then I heard a completely different sounding bike and I was hooked.  It was a 916 Ducati ridden by Mr Scott Doohan.  Since that day I swore I would own one, one day.  This was never a contest.  Once I saw the Monster, I was never going to buy anything else.

[Sabre Brian]

Another question - Does anyone have any preference for fuel?  I have always been pretty religious with my bikes about using BP Ultimate in my bikes.  Does anyone use any different fuel or find that something is better?  Is it really worth paying extra for the better fuel?

[suzyj]

And here I thought I would come in here and have everyone tell me how wonderful Ducatis are.

They are wonderful. They're just temperamental.

Like I say to my workmates when they pick on my bike: Money can't buy the sense of accomplishment I get when I get my duc started.

[Two dogs]

Another question - Does anyone have any preference for fuel?  I have always been pretty religious with my bikes about using BP Ultimate in my bikes.  Does anyone use any different fuel or find that something is better?  Is it really worth paying extra for the better fuel?

Sabre I wouldn't bother wasting your money on 98 in the Monster
not being a high compression engine you are just throwing away your money
I will use either
91 or 95 cant seem to feel any difference just not E10 

[dragonworld.]

Another question - Does anyone have any preference for fuel?  I have always been pretty religious with my bikes about using BP Ultimate in my bikes.  Does anyone use any different fuel or find that something is better?  Is it really worth paying extra for the better fuel?

You can pretty well run anything you like in the injected models! From the 91 pig swill to the you beaut Top Shelf! 

In my DS (By the seat of the pants dyno  ) the 98 etc seems to make the motor a bit crisper but it will still run quite ok on the 91 without complaint! 

Its only the older carbed models that seem to have a shit fit and foul plugs for example when running the higher octane! Gotta use the 91 octane! 

[Mr.S2R]

I generally run 98, preferably BP as it does run crisper, like dragonworld says.  I took note the other day  - 11.4 litres to do 221km on city run (sort of, I live in the Adelaide Hills, fun ride to work and back).  Reserve light came on at 183km.

Like the rest say - I didn't buy my Ducati for performance or economy - it was the personality quirks!! The bike not me...

[Sabre Brian]

I get that - I never asked about economy or any of that other BS when I bought it.  I was just interested.