[Group] SBF DUCATI Monster

[lv3338]

Any bro can share how much to change the front and back tyre of Monster 400 ?

And the usual tyre brand used for this model ? thanks in advance

[IreneVXR]

new to ducati m696, usually what is the recommended travel mileage then normal service?

[Throttle]

Oops double post

 

Dude, I saw a rider on a yellow M400 at the ave 1, ah soo area.

could that likely be you?

[kmax]

Dude, I saw a rider on a yellow M400 at the ave 1, ah soo area.

could that likely be you?

 

thenation will be most probably on scooter.. keke..

 

his ST4 is parked one side..

[kmax]

double post..

[Throttle]

thenation will be most probably on scooter.. keke..

 

his ST4 is parked one side..

 

Oh, so it's someone else I saw with the yellow M400 black fullface...

[lutein]

Check your manual for tyre sizes. Then go to HKL website to check tyre prices.

[hnn]

new to ducati m696, usually what is the recommended travel mileage then normal service?

 

For 696 should be 7k change oil, check plugs, 15 k change plugs, oil filter, normal servicing. 20 k should be valve shimming. Go to a good ducati mechanic, they can advise you better.

[Throttle]

I know it's a rare post coming from me, the lone ranger/rider type.

Since we're nearing the end of 2010, are we having a Monster meet up?

I'm not a meet up kind of guy but i will try to go for once at least.

 

just a thought.

[thenation]

Any bro can share how much to change the front and back tyre of Monster 400 ?

And the usual tyre brand used for this model ? thanks in advance

 

Pilot Road 2s are good. Less than $350 iirc. Or you can go for something sportier since the 400 won't chew up tires as fast as the bigger dukes.

 

Oh, so it's someone else I saw with the yellow M400 black fullface...

 

Haha I don't have a monster right now and mine was red, not yellow.

 

thenation will be most probably on scooter.. keke..

 

his ST4 is parked one side..

 

ST4 parked at home leh...today lazy to ride big bike...

 

I know it's a rare post coming from me, the lone ranger/rider type.

Since we're nearing the end of 2010, are we having a Monster meet up?

I'm not a meet up kind of guy but i will try to go for once at least.

 

just a thought.

 

A year end anniversary meetup is in the very early stages of planning, it will probably be on a saturday night.

[IreneVXR]

For 696 should be 7k change oil, check plugs, 15 k change plugs, oil filter, normal servicing. 20 k should be valve shimming. Go to a good ducati mechanic, they can advise you better.

 

Thank you! Just got my bike today.. still need to get use to.

Btw, any idea how can i adjust the biting point? It seems a little too far out for me.

[lutein]

M696 uses hydraulic clutch so you cannot adjust. You need to buy an adjustable clutch lever like CRG.

 

BTW I think the schedule for M696 maintenance is 12K / 24K / 36K and so on. Do a search on its maintenance manual and get the full list.

[IreneVXR]

M696 uses hydraulic clutch so you cannot adjust. You need to buy an adjustable clutch lever like CRG.

 

BTW I think the schedule for M696 maintenance is 12K / 24K / 36K and so on. Do a search on its maintenance manual and get the full list.

 

ah... thank you for the info. I will read up on it.. appreciate.

[dinie]

So did the boys who played with their favourite backside king!

okay that sounded very wrong.

[hnn]

M696 uses hydraulic clutch so you cannot adjust. You need to buy an adjustable clutch lever like CRG.

 

BTW I think the schedule for M696 maintenance is 12K / 24K / 36K and so on. Do a search on its maintenance manual and get the full list.

locally can get titax adjustable levers from motoworld at $220 per pair.

[Throttle]

Thank you! Just got my bike today.. still need to get use to.

Btw, any idea how can i adjust the biting point? It seems a little too far out for me.

 

if its the same as the older monster hydraulics, it can be adjusted.

all you need is a screw driver to adjust the actuating bolt which presses/moderates the fluid in the reservoir

go take it good look at your clutch lever set up, shouldnt take more than 30 secs to discover how

 

Not sure if the M696 is the same but no reason to think otherwise since the older models have it, the newer ones shouldnt be worse off.

Edited November 1, 2010 by Throttle

[lutein]

The actuating bolt in the M696 is glued shut with resin. At least mine was. Hence the adjustable clutch lever.

[easy2findme]

Any bro can share how much to change the front and back tyre of Monster 400 ?

And the usual tyre brand used for this model ? thanks in advance

 

For the price, you can check out HKL or Unique's advertisers board for the tires list and prices. I would use pilot road 2 if you like a good overall balance of wet/dry grip and it lasts long. Grip is not as fantastic as BT 016/ dunlop alpha 10/11. You might want to try pirelli angel, st a new tyre.

[easy2findme]

ah... thank you for the info. I will read up on it.. appreciate.

 

if the aftermarket clutch is too heavy you might want to get an aftermarket slave cylinder. This will also "cause" the biting point to be nearer the handlebar as more "squeeze" is needed for lighter action. So you get 2 benefits from 1 product. Less force to depress clutch and nearer biting point from the slave cylinder. Brands are STM, Evolutionize, Ducati Performance etc.

[thenation]

http://www.visordown.com/uploads/images/Large/18636.jpg

 

Drool.....MV Agusta F3.......blows away the rest of the 600s...

 

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/picture-special-2011-mv-agusta-f3/15259.html

[sake_w650]

Hey guys, need some help for the following parts purchase, any recommended brands or websites are greatly appreciated. (going to get some parts ready for 20K service, still another 3500km more)

 

- Slave cylinder (Saw alot of ducs with SYM? Good?) Any recommended sites to purchase?

- Air filter (any recommended brands)

- Ducati clutch plates vs other recommended brands?

- Do you guys change the springs n the pressure plates when changing clutch plates?

- Any recommended brake pads?

 

Thanks in advance for the contribution guys!

[IreneVXR]

if the aftermarket clutch is too heavy you might want to get an aftermarket slave cylinder. This will also "cause" the biting point to be nearer the handlebar as more "squeeze" is needed for lighter action. So you get 2 benefits from 1 product. Less force to depress clutch and nearer biting point from the slave cylinder. Brands are STM, Evolutionize, Ducati Performance etc.

 

thanks guys for giving these info.. this sounds good as I cant handle a heavy clutch due to injuries from previous accident.

still really new to the bike and no one around me is riding a ducati.

How much would such slave cylinder cost (est.)?

[IreneVXR]

if the aftermarket clutch is too heavy you might want to get an aftermarket slave cylinder. This will also "cause" the biting point to be nearer the handlebar as more "squeeze" is needed for lighter action. So you get 2 benefits from 1 product. Less force to depress clutch and nearer biting point from the slave cylinder. Brands are STM, Evolutionize, Ducati Performance etc.

 

thanks guys for giving these info.. this sounds good as I cant handle a heavy clutch due to injuries from previous accident.

still really new to the bike and no one around me is riding a ducati.

How much would such slave cylinder cost (est.)?

[hnn]

thanks guys for giving these info.. this sounds good as I cant handle a heavy clutch due to injuries from previous accident.

still really new to the bike and no one around me is riding a ducati.

How much would such slave cylinder cost (est.)?

 

Join us for weekly meetups. Everyone around you will be riding a ducati. See this forum for updates. Next meet will be at victory restaurant this Thursday 4th Nov 730pm.

[singhla]

It's time to let this go

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/305836-1997-Ducati-Sports-Tourer-2-(ST2)