[Group] SBF DUCATI Monster

[squishyx]

Hi Bros,

 

Just to warn all potential bike sellers.

 

This guy SMS me one thousand and one questions. Make me fly airplane for 2 viewings and in the end say "got something on". No further msg.

 

Beware of this guy wasting your time.

 

He claims his name is Joel

 

Handphone number 91371130

[Throttle]

why not call him to clarify ?

[Boner]

Hi, anyone have any experienced any issues with sending their 696s (with the small sticker numberplate on the flyscreen) for inspection so far? Due soon, not sure if it will be a prob .. thanks!

[ORen]

Hi everyone,

 

I'm interested in getting a Ducati monster some day. I have tons of questions but I suspect you'd prefer it if I looked for the answers in the previous pages first before asking about the basics (price, FC etc..)

 

Started lurking around this topic not long ago, so I'm not even close to reading all the pages yet.

 

I have a few questions though just to help me make a sound decision:

 

- Any of you uses their duke to tour? I'm looking at WE rides to Malaysia mainly, nothing too long, max 3-4 days.

 

- Would you say Ducati are more prone to be stolen then other bikes or is it that because the parts are a bit unique and hard to reuse on other bikes, it's pretty safe to own one in SG ?

 

- How does the bike do in heavy traffic (basically peak hours commuting in the city or jammed express ways), if you use it daily and passion/emotional argument aside, would you say the bike is fit for this sort of use, especially in SG ?

 

I ride a Pulsar 200cc. Such a great bike for so many reasons. Owning and riding a Ducati is the reason why I wanted to learn how to ride. I just passed my class 2A but I'm not in a hurry to upgrade at all. I believe one should only ride a bike they can handle and I suspect that it might be a bit early with just 1 year of riding under my belt to get something more powerful. (and I'm not looking for power, it's SG it's absolutely useless).

 

Love my Pulsar and it's performing like a champion for the use I have for it, so like I said the duke is more a dream and heart beat setter for me

 

Seeing how expensive dukes are here (seriously, it's robbery), I'm not about to get one just because I want to and realise after a few months that it's not really fitted for riding in SG daily.

 

If you have a few minutes to share your feedback and give me advice I'm all ears and would really appreciate it Meanwhile, I'ma go back to reading page 1 of this thread..

[dodobird]

Hi, anyone have any experienced any issues with sending their 696s (with the small sticker numberplate on the flyscreen) for inspection so far? Due soon, not sure if it will be a prob .. thanks!

 

if u r refering to the sticker numberplate then yes u will not pass ur inspection. u are required to have a proper license plate. anything that is stock and abides by the LTA requirements will pass inspection.

 

u may also refer to http://www.onemotoring.com.sg for LTA requirements.

Edited March 21, 2011 by dodobird
typo

[Boner]

Thanks dodobird ... but mine is stock haha ... but looking at the size of it ... serious doubts on passing

[longan9]

hello guys n gals, ok just signed for a duke, collection on monday next.

Your future guidance on taking care of Ducatis will be greatly appreciated : )

[Throttle]

hello guys n gals, ok just signed for a duke, collection on monday next.

Your future guidance on taking care of Ducatis will be greatly appreciated : )

 

congrats on your purchase. enjoy

[qeith]

hello guys n gals, ok just signed for a duke, collection on monday next.

Your future guidance on taking care of Ducatis will be greatly appreciated : )

 

Congrats! Now must change signature already. Which model anyway?

 

Edit: Just saw! King to Devil

[jx87]

hello guys n gals, ok just signed for a duke, collection on monday next.

Your future guidance on taking care of Ducatis will be greatly appreciated : )

 

wow, congrats. I also juz brought mine. see you all around =)

[easy2findme]

hello guys n gals, ok just signed for a duke, collection on monday next.

Your future guidance on taking care of Ducatis will be greatly appreciated : )

 

Now must join for victory already. Dun pretend you dunno about ducatis haha.

[easy2findme]

Hi everyone,

 

I'm interested in getting a Ducati monster some day. I have tons of questions but I suspect you'd prefer it if I looked for the answers in the previous pages first before asking about the basics (price, FC etc..)

 

Started lurking around this topic not long ago, so I'm not even close to reading all the pages yet.

 

I have a few questions though just to help me make a sound decision:

 

- Any of you uses their duke to tour? I'm looking at WE rides to Malaysia mainly, nothing too long, max 3-4 days.

 

- Would you say Ducati are more prone to be stolen then other bikes or is it that because the parts are a bit unique and hard to reuse on other bikes, it's pretty safe to own one in SG ?

 

- How does the bike do in heavy traffic (basically peak hours commuting in the city or jammed express ways), if you use it daily and passion/emotional argument aside, would you say the bike is fit for this sort of use, especially in SG ?

 

I ride a Pulsar 200cc. Such a great bike for so many reasons. Owning and riding a Ducati is the reason why I wanted to learn how to ride. I just passed my class 2A but I'm not in a hurry to upgrade at all. I believe one should only ride a bike they can handle and I suspect that it might be a bit early with just 1 year of riding under my belt to get something more powerful. (and I'm not looking for power, it's SG it's absolutely useless).

 

Love my Pulsar and it's performing like a champion for the use I have for it, so like I said the duke is more a dream and heart beat setter for me

 

Seeing how expensive dukes are here (seriously, it's robbery), I'm not about to get one just because I want to and realise after a few months that it's not really fitted for riding in SG daily.

 

If you have a few minutes to share your feedback and give me advice I'm all ears and would really appreciate it Meanwhile, I'ma go back to reading page 1 of this thread..

 

When I had 2A years ago I went touring alone on the M400. Brought a brake disc lock along for safety, lock handle bars and clamp the rear wheel when I ate at coffee shops. Bike theft same risk for all bikes, no such thing as safe. Not much overnighters, just day trip with tank bag. For 3-4 days, you should consider backpack or preferable side soft panniers.

 

In SG will lose to super 4 on power, maybe acceleration and fuel economy as well as maint $. But buy something special must pay right? The sound and road presence will win hands down, sometimes it is worth the $$$, sometimes not. Depends on the rider.

 

Older monsters have fixed clutch slave cylinder in the crank case. May be heavier than 2001-2006 M400s, which have a replaceable clutch slave and generally lighter action. For city heavy traffic is ideal. As long as you dont use wide bars. Heat is less than Super4

[jx87]

hey guys, anyone knows where are we able to reflash the ecu to other maps ?

[Troll]

hello guys n gals, ok just signed for a duke, collection on monday next.

Your future guidance on taking care of Ducatis will be greatly appreciated : )

 

Pretend pig, eat tiger

[longan9]

thanks Throttle! yes, will enjoy. : )

 

thanks Qeith! aiyah, will change signature after collecting the bike : )

Edited March 22, 2011 by longan9
did not use "Reply with Quote"

[longan9]

to jx87, thanks! and congrats to u too!

will try to turn up for kopi sessions. Miss those at Beach Road and South Buona Vista : )

Edited March 22, 2011 by longan9

[longan9]

double post, sorry!

Edited March 22, 2011 by longan9

[dodobird]

hello guys n gals, ok just signed for a duke, collection on monday next.

Your future guidance on taking care of Ducatis will be greatly appreciated : )

 

u? wat happen to the GS??

[longan9]

Pretend pig, eat tiger

 

ha ha, good one, Mr. Yap

[longan9]

u? wat happen to the GS??

 

try Ducati first; never own Duke b4. : )

 

one pre-owned GS in Excel gg for S$36k plus, and one year old; after some consideration, i think try Ducati first la.

 

besides, oredy got one "old" BMW to play with. : )

[thenation]

Congrats logan! Your kawa ready? Bring that out to play too lah!

[longan9]

Congrats logan! Your kawa ready? Bring that out to play too lah!

 

thanks! The kawa got carb issues; ordered some parts two months ago, good news is the parts arrived but now top of engine block seeping oil, tat one small matter. Just a while more to go.

But, hehehehe, play with new toy first : )

[crazyboi]

guys, my m4 is almost reaching 100k. do i need to overhaul ?? and whats the spocket size for stock ? i should be changing those soon too.

[Throttle]

Thinking of getting my bike serviced this Friday.

The usual regular stuff like oil , oil filter, air filter, sparks , tighten chain etc...

 

I would prefer to wait as they fix my bike as it shouldnt take longer than 2 hours.

Any recommendations where to go? I really dont want to leave bike overnight (becos i want to ride it on Friday).

Pay more no problem if good and quick job

thanks

[dinie]

hello guys n gals, ok just signed for a duke, collection on monday next.

Your future guidance on taking care of Ducatis will be greatly appreciated : )

so i heard at Minerva just now.. Wah damn happy for you dude. =) Burger-King can sell already!