[Group] SBF DUCATI Monster

[shoei]

wahaha con rod??major over haul

[Guest nE0]

A Monster 400 is not that different from a say, Super4. Try replacing the piston rings on your Super4, it might add up to a higher cost. The major parts are the ones which costs alot, Labour well, seems like its a case of what you pay is what you get.

 

I don't like mechanics to work on my bikes half heartedly, if I go back and complain, he will have to strip my bike apart and fix it, do you think he is gonna do the job wholeheartedly?

 

I know I wouldn't.

[S750WP]

Originally posted by coolcat@Feb 16 2005, 09:16 PM

Anyway, noticed when I rev, my RPM will settle slowly back to idling, as opposed to quick drop. is this normal?

 

Not normal bike is running too lean, if the tacho needle drops below the idle then rise up bike when ram mean its running too rich

 

Not sure its the same for Ducati, better let your mech check the tunning.

[S750WP]

Originally posted by nE0@Feb 22 2005, 12:37 AM

A Monster 400 is not that different from a say, Super4. Try replacing the piston rings on your Super4, it might add up to a higher cost. The major parts are the ones which costs alot, Labour well, seems like its a case of what you pay is what you get.

 

I don't like mechanics to work on my bikes half heartedly, if I go back and complain, he will have to strip my bike apart and fix it, do you think he is gonna do the job wholeheartedly?

 

I know I wouldn't.

What mileage you have on your bike, how come need to replace piston ring? My colleague riding his Super4 ver S for 8 years over 100,000km also never see him do engine overhaul.

[Guest nE0]

Super4 is liquid cooled, so its more reliable compared to the air cooled Monster.

 

Mine has about 80,000km on the clock. The forward cylinder's piston ring wasn't sealing very well, so had it replaced as a preventive measure. They come in pairs, so have to replace both. This is most probably due to poor running in.

 

In fact, most of the problems Ducati bikes face is due to poor maintenance/workmanship, not poor design.

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by shoei@Feb 22 2005, 12:35 AM

wahaha con rod??major over haul

heh.. yah lor.. can buy a scooty lehz.. wooohooo.. my valk repair cost more den it liaoz.. keke..

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by S750WP@Feb 22 2005, 12:43 AM

Not normal bike is running too lean, if the tacho needle drops below the idle then rise up bike when ram mean its running too rich

 

Not sure its the same for Ducati, better let your mech check the tunning.

hmm.. dis happens to lea's bike too... now neo's one is perfect.. dun tink it should be dat way.. tunin needed...

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by nE0@Feb 22 2005, 12:54 AM

Super4 is liquid cooled, so its more reliable compared to the air cooled Monster.

 

Mine has about 80,000km on the clock. The forward cylinder's piston ring wasn't sealing very well, so had it replaced as a preventive measure. They come in pairs, so have to replace both. This is most probably due to poor running in.

 

In fact, most of the problems Ducati bikes face is due to poor maintenance/workmanship, not poor design.

eh.. dis one i asp to the mito n rs125. ..

ppl noe hw to buy.. but nvr mantain well..

dats y when comes to the 3rd or subsequent owners..

the bike sux a GREAT time...

[shoei]

Originally posted by ayuluv@Feb 22 2005, 02:32 AM

heh.. yah lor.. can buy a scooty lehz.. wooohooo.. my valk repair cost more den it liaoz.. keke..

yeah i have never heard of a con rod replacement....but i did my con rod replacement when i got my big bore kit few years back.i actually have the stock con rod and piston and block actually.but i gave it to some one else who needed it at that time

[shoei]

Originally posted by ayuluv@Feb 22 2005, 02:37 AM

eh.. dis one i asp to the mito n rs125. ..

ppl noe hw to buy.. but nvr mantain well..

dats y when comes to the 3rd or subsequent owners..

the bike sux a GREAT time...

it depends on the nature of its previous owner

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by shoei@Feb 22 2005, 02:40 AM

yeah i have never heard of a con rod replacement....but i did my con rod replacement when i got my big bore kit few years back.i actually have the stock con rod and piston and block actually.but i gave it to some one else who needed it at that time

wah.. u gave ahz.. so gd.. hee...

when is ur 999 comin upz???

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by shoei@Feb 22 2005, 02:41 AM

it depends on the nature of its previous owner

yiupz... dis one i strongly agree...

some ppl juz had the mindset... buang or wat...

juz endure n sell to bike shop.. den the next owner kana a great time...

esp to those who like italian beauties...

they suffer a great deal... givin them a mindset of cagiva sux...

or ducati sux.. they r actually gd bikes...

[Guest Jade]

My bike is still leaking! Still seeing oil on the ground where I parked. I need to change my chain and sprockets as well! Mike quoted me some $200+++++ I won't change it at Kallang Cycle if I can help it.

 

Any idea if chain and sprockets are any different from earlier models?

 

Sigh... maybe I shoud have gone to Minerva in the 1st place?

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by Jade@Feb 22 2005, 08:51 AM

My bike is still leaking! Still seeing oil on the ground where I parked. I need to change my chain and sprockets as well! Mike quoted me some $200+++++ I won't change it at Kallang Cycle if I can help it.

 

Any idea if chain and sprockets are any different from earlier models?

 

Sigh... maybe I shoud have gone to Minerva in the 1st place?

will it b overflow??

[Guest Jade]

Originally posted by ayuluv@Feb 22 2005, 11:35 AM

will it b overflow??

He said he put 2.7L wor... is it too much? I'll have to drop by this evening. :sian:

[Sols]

Originally posted by ayuluv@Feb 22 2005, 03:09 AM

yiupz... dis one i strongly agree...

some ppl juz had the mindset... buang or wat...

juz endure n sell to bike shop.. den the next owner kana a great time...

esp to those who like italian beauties...

they suffer a great deal... givin them a mindset of cagiva sux...

or ducati sux.. they r actually gd bikes...

yah...

 

cagiva rocks... lol... ducati rocks... lol...

 

so far both bikes not giving me any problem...

[speeddemon]

Whoever says the italian bike sux......I`ll send them a personal invitation to the italian bike outing.....then i`ll let them sux thumb!

[Guest nE0]

Jade : I changed my chain and sprockets (EK X-ring) for $190 at HKL. My advice is, change there (or anywhere else which is cheap) at your own risk. I can recommend you some reputable bike shops to change the chain and sprockets, noneed to go to Ducati specialists, leave the engine to them.

 

As for the oil leaking issue, go back to Kallang Cycle to ask about it.

[Guest nE0]

Monsters can go touring too!

 

Covered about 1000km in two days for my trip to Frasers over the weekend. Only suffered a blown ignition fuse on my way to the first rest stop

 

http://www.picturesky.com/albums/userpics/10129/normal_IMG_6275.JPG

[lea]

what event is coming up this weekend huh? what ngee ann city thingy:confused:

[shoei]

Originally posted by ayuluv@Feb 22 2005, 03:07 AM

wah.. u gave ahz.. so gd.. hee...

when is ur 999 comin upz???

ya that time dun need it ma

[shoei]

Originally posted by nE0@Feb 22 2005, 09:47 PM

Monsters can go touring too!

 

Covered about 1000km in two days for my trip to Frasers over the weekend. Only suffered a blown ignition fuse on my way to the first rest stop

 

http://www.picturesky.com/albums/userpics/10129/normal_IMG_6275.JPG

good.i also brought my m400 to frazer hill the very first time!!

[shoei]

Originally posted by ayuluv@Feb 22 2005, 03:07 AM

wah.. u gave ahz.. so gd.. hee...

when is ur 999 comin upz???

999???bo money le...

 

i lopve the 998 still

[ducatitan]

I went to Kallang Cycle over the wkend. Told Michael difficult to change between 1st & 2nd gear. He just mingle with the clutch lever.

 

Then told him brakes got sound, he just say change brake pads...

 

So I assume he doesn't want to do my bike?

 

My bike needs some tuning cos I have the same problem as coolcat + irregular idling...

 

How's service at Minerva? Long waiting? Dun want to leave bike there...

[pure_italian]

Hello Italian Owners !!!! I would like to propose our next meeting to be on March 13 which is a Sunday. Exact plc & time yet to be confirmed BUT we'll be meeting during the day (perhaps around 2) for better quality photos. The list is currently under forum topic "CAGIVA COMBINE MEET". Pls add yr name if u r interested. THANKS !!!