[Group] SBF DUCATI Monster

[marciano]

Bike shops rarely have any Monsters for sale. If you want to get it from a bike shop because for loan/finance, then you might want to re-consider. You will end up with a highly overpriced bike.

 

thanks for the tip. partly because i needed loan/finance...

[dinie]

will be late for jln sultan tmr.. will be there at 1020pm just in time for move-off for Ramly burger.

[thenation]

dat one is a good qn.

 

i check n let u know.

 

Any updates? Would like to go but the odds seem stacked against it haha.

 

 

Btw, I'm not going in for burgers tonight...shall be at home with my project report...

[dinosaur]

i'll be late too. shld reach abt same time as u dinie. Anyway can a non duke come tonight? my dukes servicing till mon.

 

will be late for jln sultan tmr.. will be there at 1020pm just in time for move-off for Ramly burger.

[darrell1506]

Hi guys,

 

I need some help and info. Hope u guys can help me out. I plan to do some major facelifting to my M400. (easy2findme: you should know what bike!)

 

I want to do the following:

1) Powdercoat the frame

2) Spray and touch up all other plastics, tank and seat cowl

3) Tidy all wiring/cable/harness nicely

4) Install some new parts I have ordered online (clip-on handles, grips, etc)

 

This is prob gonna be a big job and stripping of the bike is definitely needed. I did the same thing for my previous bike so I know shops/mechs can do it. (Though it was a 2B scrambler and thus easier to do, I don't doubt that it cannotbe done for a Duke) What I need to know is would anyone know which shop/mech can undertake the job? All I ask is for the job to be thorough and well done. I don't mind paying a little extra to get my bike looking spanking new.

 

Thanks guys!

[easy2findme]

Hi guys,

 

I need some help and info. Hope u guys can help me out. I plan to do some major facelifting to my M400. (easy2findme: you should know what bike!)

 

I want to do the following:

1) Powdercoat the frame

2) Spray and touch up all other plastics, tank and seat cowl

3) Tidy all wiring/cable/harness nicely

4) Install some new parts I have ordered online (clip-on handles, grips, etc)

 

This is prob gonna be a big job and stripping of the bike is definitely needed. I did the same thing for my previous bike so I know shops/mechs can do it. (Though it was a 2B scrambler and thus easier to do, I don't doubt that it cannotbe done for a Duke) What I need to know is would anyone know which shop/mech can undertake the job? All I ask is for the job to be thorough and well done. I don't mind paying a little extra to get my bike looking spanking new.

 

Thanks guys!

 

OMG. The tank was just resprayed when passed to you and now you want to respray? I think either Kallang Cycles or Raymond can do it but i dont know if it can reach the quality you want.

[dodobird]

Hi guys,

 

I need some help and info. Hope u guys can help me out. I plan to do some major facelifting to my M400. (easy2findme: you should know what bike!)

 

I want to do the following:

1) Powdercoat the frame

2) Spray and touch up all other plastics, tank and seat cowl

3) Tidy all wiring/cable/harness nicely

4) Install some new parts I have ordered online (clip-on handles, grips, etc)

 

This is prob gonna be a big job and stripping of the bike is definitely needed. I did the same thing for my previous bike so I know shops/mechs can do it. (Though it was a 2B scrambler and thus easier to do, I don't doubt that it cannotbe done for a Duke) What I need to know is would anyone know which shop/mech can undertake the job? All I ask is for the job to be thorough and well done. I don't mind paying a little extra to get my bike looking spanking new.

 

Thanks guys!

 

as mentioned by seng leong, michael or raymond. i did mine @ raymond's. but powder coating gotta do it yourself. amazingly, the whole bike was already stripped down within 24hrs after i dropped it off.

 

sand blasting prior to powder coating - 3 - 5 days.

powder coating - 1 week

spray paint tank, fender, rear cowling - 1-2 weeks

assembly back whole bike - 1-2 days

 

estimate damage - to be safe, prepare 3k if not more.

 

bare in mind, u gotta strip down your bike to do wat u want. both michael and raymond are familiar with this bike in particular.

[darrell1506]

OMG. The tank was just resprayed when passed to you and now you want to respray? I think either Kallang Cycles or Raymond can do it but i dont know if it can reach the quality you want.

 

Yeah I know. But Michael kinda made a hash of things when I sent the bike to him to service. Petrol leaked from the tank and it ate into the lacquer and you can see a green streak fade on the tank.

 

Also the seat cowl had a small crack before but now its become bigger and had to take it out just to be safe. Also after I got it back from Micheal.

 

Very disappointed after getting the bike back from Micheal. He has good intentions but I was not happy with the condition of the bike when I got it back. Had to go back to him a couple of more times becos the indicator lights and the IU unit weren't working. Also noticed a huge scratch on the front fender and the kill switch is not working also. Sigh!

 

Yeah I'm looking for quality work.

Edited July 5, 2009 by darrell1506

[darrell1506]

as mentioned by seng leong, michael or raymond. i did mine @ raymond's. but powder coating gotta do it yourself. amazingly, the whole bike was already stripped down within 24hrs after i dropped it off.

 

sand blasting prior to powder coating - 3 - 5 days.

powder coating - 1 week

spray paint tank, fender, rear cowling - 1-2 weeks

assembly back whole bike - 1-2 days

 

estimate damage - to be safe, prepare 3k if not more.

 

bare in mind, u gotta strip down your bike to do wat u want. both michael and raymond are familiar with this bike in particular.

 

So you saying that powdercoating is the only thing i have to do myself? Can't the shop just handle everything? How about the spray painting?

 

Are Michael and Raymond the only ones? I know they are the foremost experts on the bike so stripping the bike should be a breeze for them. But is there anyone else too or are they my only two options?

 

I feel so incomplete riding my bike now knowing its not at its best condition. Damn it.

[dryice]

Any one for a Special Edition Ducati 848?

 

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/04/ducati-launches-848-nicky-hayden-special-edition-at-u-s-grand-p/

[Randy_koh]

So you saying that powdercoating is the only thing i have to do myself? Can't the shop just handle everything? How about the spray painting?

 

Are Michael and Raymond the only ones? I know they are the foremost experts on the bike so stripping the bike should be a breeze for them. But is there anyone else too or are they my only two options?

 

I feel so incomplete riding my bike now knowing its not at its best condition. Damn it.

 

I recon u go to Raymond.. My bike was totally stripped, sprayed and rewired by him.. so far so good...!!!

[thenation]

Any one for a Special Edition Ducati 848?

 

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/04/ducati-launches-848-nicky-hayden-special-edition-at-u-s-grand-p/

 

I think the plain white one looks sexier....

[dodobird]

Yeah I know. But Michael kinda made a hash of things when I sent the bike to him to service. Petrol leaked from the tank and it ate into the lacquer and you can see a green streak fade on the tank.

 

Also the seat cowl had a small crack before but now its become bigger and had to take it out just to be safe. Also after I got it back from Micheal.

 

Very disappointed after getting the bike back from Micheal. He has good intentions but I was not happy with the condition of the bike when I got it back. Had to go back to him a couple of more times becos the indicator lights and the IU unit weren't working. Also noticed a huge scratch on the front fender and the kill switch is not working also. Sigh!

 

Yeah I'm looking for quality work.

 

haiz u wouldn't be the first 1 i've heard of such service from him.

[dodobird]

So you saying that powdercoating is the only thing i have to do myself? Can't the shop just handle everything? How about the spray painting?

 

Are Michael and Raymond the only ones? I know they are the foremost experts on the bike so stripping the bike should be a breeze for them. But is there anyone else too or are they my only two options?

 

I feel so incomplete riding my bike now knowing its not at its best condition. Damn it.

 

sorry to hear wat happened to your bike. SENG LEONG!!!! SOS!!!!

 

raymond doesn't take the transport or contact to do the powder coating. i sourced it out myself.

 

paint job he can make the arrangements for you. i would recommend getting him to TEO SPRAY. their quality is good. just need to check on it.

 

quoting from someone who would say the same thing "if u need a heart surgery, would u go to a specialist or get your GP to do it?"

[easy2findme]

what a crazy tennis match between federer and roddick. amazing.

[thenation]

what a crazy tennis match between federer and roddick. amazing.

 

16-14 final set....crazy indeed...

[easy2findme]

supper tonight at east coast lagoon if anyone interested. roads are dry in the eastside now. 10pm.

[aeX]

supper tonight at east coast lagoon if anyone interested. roads are dry in the eastside now. 10pm.

 

let u see what other people mean by rocket

 

http://www.bikepics.com/kawasaki/gpz1000/92/pics.asp

[yan_r6]

We're going to Malacca for lunch, Muar for Otak-Otak, Pagoh for Durian and JB for A&W Coney Dogs.

 

Date : July 11, 2009

Time : 8:00am at Esso GP

 

01. singhla

02. easy2findme - thought we were going to the east coast next month?

03. dinie - ayam kapitan please!

04. Randy

05. yan_r6

06.

 

Hey guys this saturday trip on or not??? Seems like dormant on this topic for few days already... Could anyone enlighten me pls coz wanna tag along if confirm...Thnks a million in advance ya....

[easy2findme]

let u see what other people mean by rocket

 

http://www.bikepics.com/kawasaki/gpz1000/92/pics.asp

 

Ride that in Singapore and park it in open air carparks and you get NEA on your A$$ for collecting stagnant water. Lol. Definitely bad fuel economy and hardly moves forward.

[yan_r6]

Dear Bikers (Strictly Class-2 license holders only),

We would like to invite you to our special APRILIA "The Ultimate V4" LAUNCH

Date : Friday evening, 10th July 2009

Time : 7.00pm - 10.00pm

Dazzling Italian performances, stunning models, interesting bikes and 'special guest appearances' will grace this not-to-be-missed event. 7 different towers of beers, premium food & drinks & more will be served. So don't miss out the spectacle and fun! Exclusive invitation by RSVP only.

 

Sorry, but this invitation is for members of the Ducati Owners Club (Singapore). State your intent to go and we'll consolidate the RSVP by July 7

 

00. dryice

01. Troll

02. easy2findme

03. yan_r6

04. it001

05. sleepyheadz (Cliff)

06. jas monster

 

So guys any information on these programme??? Could Seng Leong enlighten us bout this invitation n wer we should meet this fri??? Thnks in advanced again guys....

[st88]

hihi! nice meeting another m696 rider.. hehe and thanks for helping me open some durians yan

[CMYRS]

let u see what other people mean by rocket

 

http://www.bikepics.com/kawasaki/gpz1000/92/pics.asp

 

 

 

 

I fink, the exhaust on this locket4 may be a little illegal.

[singhla]

Trip is confirmed. Meet at Esso GP at 8:00am for a 8:30am push-off.

 

Bring the following:

1) BIG appetite (Very Important)

2) Valid Passport

3) Cashcard

4) Malaysian Ringgit

5) Bike

6) Proper riding attire (including rain attire)

7) Food containers (if you want to pack durians for home)

[yan_r6]

hihi! nice meeting another m696 rider.. hehe and thanks for helping me open some durians yan

 

No problem sis n nice meeting ya also... Btw've u changed ur stock mirror yet??? Do try 2 join the meet up in future if ur free ya... If ur frds dun want2 tagged along i will bring u ok... Hehehe...