that Old Tangerine Dream (problem bike these days... :( )

[S21FOLGORE]

Safety Lock Wire

Typically, they look like this when they are sold



https://www.amazon.com/Malin-MS20995C-Stainless-Safety-Lockwire/dp/B005VR49D6

Often, they are used with twisting pliers ...



... but you don't need to buy that tool (at least, for now).

Just get the wire, cut and roll into convenient size, keep it under seat storage.



When you, as a motorcyclist, get stranded on the road, the reasons are usually ...

1) You run out of gas

2) The parts getting loose and have fallen off (or dangling)

3) Flat tire

4) Battery is dead




About the gas, there's no easy solution for us Monster riders.

Back then when I was riding 2-storke that run on pre-mix, I HAD to carry extra gas (pre-mixed).
But, carrying extra fuel bottle on Monster every single time you go out for a ride is ... pretty unrealistic.

You just have to train yourself, to get a gas as soon as you see low fuel warning light.



2)The parts getting loose and falling off or dangling ...

Assorted zip-ties take care of many of this type of problem.

However, when something that's generates a lot of heat (such as exhaust), you need wires.

It has happened when I was in a group ride (which I no longer do).
If someone's bike breaks down, you have to fix it, otherwise, everyone gets stuck there.



Of course, you need a pair of pliers, but I will talk about it later.

4)Flat tire

I carry "Stop and Go tire plug kit".

They don't sell the version I have anymore.

This one is the closest. And it will come with CO2 cartridges.

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/stop-go-tubeless-tire-plugger-with-co2

[MsTek]

Oh...  I don't think I have a low fuel warning.  I just know that once I get around 90 miles, I'll fill her up.

[Dirty Duc]

When I have gone on long trips with the stock tank, I strapped a couple of 1l bottles to the trellis up front using something like these:
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/wolfman-wolf-bottle-holster-wp?gclid=CjwKCAjw4rf6BRAvEiwAn2Q76tN9nR0lkBNc9kpL-5j3Iigd2f4Y6WK8naRsloPz8NoQzt6H-43GthoCnu8QAvD_BwE

But around town I never bothered. Gas stations just weren't that far away. The shortest distance to fuel light on for me on an S2R800 was 94 miles on the trip meter. Just the edge of Gallup, NM to just past St. Johns, AZ. It didn't take the hour and a half that Google claims. Normal highway riding it got about 120 miles until the fuel light, then I pulled over and got gas. Now the tank is bigger.

But S21 is right, there's not much reserve on a Monster.

[MsTek]

When I have gone on long trips with the stock tank, I strapped a couple of 1l bottles to the trellis up front using something like these:
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/wolfman-wolf-bottle-holster-wp?gclid=CjwKCAjw4rf6BRAvEiwAn2Q76tN9nR0lkBNc9kpL-5j3Iigd2f4Y6WK8naRsloPz8NoQzt6H-43GthoCnu8QAvD_BwE

But around town I never bothered. Gas stations just weren't that far away. The shortest distance to fuel light on for me on an S2R800 was 94 miles on the trip meter. Just the edge of Gallup, NM to just past St. Johns, AZ. It didn't take the hour and a half that Google claims. Normal highway riding it got about 120 miles until the fuel light, then I pulled over and got gas. Now the tank is bigger.

But S21 is right, there's not much reserve on a Monster.

That bottle is cute.

I think I've  run out of gas only once  since I've had her.  I'm really good about watching mileage and when she just "feels" light, I know her so well now.

Years ago, I wanted to take a road trip on her but now I don't want to take a road trip on her because I rode her 400 miles in one day a few times and that was miserable at the end.  Love the bike around the city and for quick trips but 400 miles straight on the interstate is not comfortable.

[MsTek]

Just saying hello.

This is probably the last year I will ride this bike.  I think it's time to finally invest in a new ride.  I just bought a car for work (had to) so buying a motorcycle this year is probably out of the picture.  So I will try to keep her going for one more year.

It's been a hell of a ride and I learned so much from everyone on here and I am so thankful for your patience and help with me.  You have no idea how many times your guidance got me out of a bind and I will forever grateful for this board.

Thank you.

-Tek-

[stopintime]

Congratulation with a car 

Now maintaining the bike might become more relaxed versus stressful when it was your only transport.... ? What about a Scrambler or a new Monster?

[MsTek]

OMG, NECRO!!

I'm back.

I'm always having the worst luck.

I lost my job quite a while back, and my car- well, I can't afford to repair it.

I was hit by an SUV while riding the Tangerine Dream in 2022 (coming from my mother's funeral, if you can believe it).  I got very lucky.  The bike... kinda lucky.  The frame sliders and handlebar sliders saved her.  My armor and training saved me. Walked away with a puncture wound from my jeans rivet on my hip and soft tissue damage on my shoulder- my head never hit the ground because I rolled out of it.  There is damage, and they wanted $3K to fix it at the shop.  My car is going to cost $2500 to fix and I don't have either amount.  I think I can get the Dream back up to semi semi-safe level.  I need to because if I do find a job, it could be in the burbs, and I have no transportation now. Here is the bare minimum I know needs to happen:

- Needs oil change and filter change (This, I can do easily and have the tools. I saw the tutorial and it looks simple).
- Needs a new front brake lever.  I changed the fuel pump, surely I have the skills to do this myself?  Do I need to do something special because of the brake cable?  Or does it just come out and I put a new one in?


- NEEDS NEW FRONT AND REAR TIRES.  These were on their last legs before the accident and I patched them twice.  I don't have the tools or know-how to remove and replace these.


There is other damage but I need a commuter and I think this is the bare minium that will get me up and running again.



If anyone has a CRG RC2 Brake Lever (2AB-511B-T-B) that they want to sell me for cheap in black, I might be interested.

Also, should I be worried about this gap that I circled? I know it was like that before the accident.



I feel blessed because she has sat for almost three years and the battery still works once I charged it so that is one thing that I don't need to worry about.

Super small wins.  That's all I have.  But this bike is the only thing that has been faithful to me and gotten me through hard times.  I'm hoping she can help me one more time.  I have such an emotional attachment to her because she's the only thing that's been there for me when I really needed some (one?  thing?).

[stopintime]

Welcome back    Sorry about your mother    You'll land another job, don't you think so? Of course, also happy that the crash didn't do more damage.

Tires, yes, they need to be working well.

Oil change, yes, you can do it. Visit a work shop after, to make sure it's all good.

Lube the chain, check/have checked that belts are at least ok'ish.

After the brake lever replacement, you MUST visit a work shop to have your work checked. Not optional.

Remove large flat nut under the brake master pump. Push up large brass screw. Remove lever. Make a note on how the micro switch is mounted (it controls the brake light)(small flat plastic thingy with two wires) New lever, brass screw down. Large nut screwed back in place. Easy. It's the safety check afterwards that you can't do youself.



Good  luck. Report back 

[greenmonster]

Welcome back!

"Also, should I be worried about this gap that I circled?"
No worries, looks perfectly normal.

[MsTek]

Welcome back    Sorry about your mother    You'll land another job, don't you think so? Of course, also happy that the crash didn't do more damage.

Tires, yes, they need to be working well.

Oil change, yes, you can do it. Visit a work shop after, to make sure it's all good.

Lube the chain, check/have checked that belts are at least ok'ish.

After the brake lever replacement, you MUST visit a work shop to have your work checked. Not optional.

Remove large flat nut under the brake master pump. Push up large brass screw. Remove lever. Make a note on how the micro switch is mounted (it controls the brake light)(small flat plastic thingy with two wires) New lever, brass screw down. Large nut screwed back in place. Easy. It's the safety check afterwards that you can't do youself.



Good  luck. Report back 

Unfortunately, I literally have no income at the moment so no shop checks.  I can't afford it. 

Do you know what size tool is needed for the brake lever?

You can see what sheared off the old one when I got hit.

[stopintime]

The brake lever pivot bolt is removed (and fastened) with an 18mm wrench or an adjustable spanner. Easy to take off and not much force required to put back

The adjuster I have pointed to is turned with an allen key. Maybe it's not required to adjust it, but you don't know that. So you need help. It takes seven seconds to verify and maybe 22 more to adjust. If you made a mistake or let's say the brakes need bleeding, that's another 15 minutes or so. N.Y. is a big place - there must be a few helping hands somewhere. Doesn't have to be Ducati people.

Set of two:
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=ducati+monster+s2r+800+brake+lever&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_stpos=10451&_fcid=1&_sop=15

[Howie]

NY or Chicago?  If NY, where?

[MsTek]

NY or Chicago?  If NY, where?

I am in Chicago... Not NYC.  I feel like the job market in NYC would be better though.  lol.

[stopintime]

Always Chicago? I wonder where I got NY from. Regardless, you should be able to connect with a shop, a random nice person, a club, a so-me group, someone

[MsTek]

Always Chicago? I wonder where I got NY from. Regardless, you should be able to connect with a shop, a random nice person, a club, a so-me group, someone

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Yes, ALWAYS Chicago....


Unless someone wants to buy me a 40 foot sailboat or set me up in Thailand or Indonesia... I won't say no to those things.   :p