[Group] SBF DUCATI Monster

[Guest nE0]

Thats the one, FZ plate. Sounds great, looks great, and when you're cold just warm yourself beside the gigantic engine

 

I'm waiting for the right bike and the right time, now just try to save some $ first.

[shoei]

Originally posted by coolcat@Jul 19 2005, 12:10 AM

I'm game for a tour, and with enuff notice, I can get 2 more monsters and 2 other dukes.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

tour?to wer?

[Jess1717]

Originally posted by nE0@Jul 18 2005, 11:38 PM

At absolutely low RPMs, a V-twin will always feel lumpy because the power pulse is half that of an inline4 (4 power pulses per cycle as compared to two).

 

But V-twins are more fun to use, have better feel and all that. If you're used to the F4i then I'm sorry to say, you'd be dissapinted with the power of the M600. That being said, I'll bet you'll enjoy the Monster more than your F4i.

 

Inline4s are easier to use, but V-twins are alot more fun and involving to ride. The M600 is a nice bike, but why not get the M900? The difference in price is not very much, and maintenance costs exactly the same.

Thanks for the info Neo, well hope tat i wont have any prob with the handling.

Well, wanted a M9 but then no1 was selling at tat moment & the ex owner wanted to let go the M6 and so juz bought it.

[lea]

Originally posted by coolcat@Jul 19 2005, 12:10 AM

I'm game for a tour, and with enuff notice, I can get 2 more monsters and 2 other dukes.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

Want to go out call me also. I think I hide for a long time liao. Agree with me Neo?

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by lea@Jul 20 2005, 02:35 AM

Want to go out call me also. I think I hide for a long time liao. Agree with me Neo?

You~! Always so busy....

[Wayang]

Originally posted by nE0@Jul 20 2005, 06:09 AM

You~! Always so busy....

me.. always so free

[D.O.C]

hi guys,

 

have not been riding for quite some time and was surprise there are so many monstersbikers

 

guys u meet up regularly?

 

also any idea where to get 2nd hand exhaust for monster S4?

 

thx guys.

[Duke_Monster]

u guys noe wads the reasonable market rate range for monster400s'? particularly...for FQ FR FS and FW assuming they're all stock....would appreciate yr knowledge...thanks lot...

[Guest nE0]

A good condition FQ should be worth about 4k nowadays. Newer ones slightly more expensive.

 

But more important than the price of the machine, is the condition of the machine. No point buying a cheap one then spending hundreds of dollars fixing it.

[printer]

Cable can be extended easily...

If fail , LTA will send u a letter requesting u to go for inspection.

$70 fine i think.

 

But without pillion , IMHO.. shd be able to scan.

Some of the sportsbike are doing this..

[ducatitan]

Originally posted by nE0@Jul 22 2005, 12:56 AM

A good condition FQ should be worth about 4k nowadays. Newer ones slightly more expensive.

 

But more important than the price of the machine, is the condition of the machine. No point buying a cheap one then spending hundreds of dollars fixing it.

Neo, you are damn right man!

 

Dun be like me. Thot I got a good deal but ended up spending another $600 (not inclusive of workmanship... & u noe how much they charge for workmanship for ducs... not cheap!!!)

 

Btw, anyone knows where to change engine oil? About time to change. Or anyone willing to teach me to DYI?

[ducatitan]

Originally posted by vincekam@Jul 22 2005, 09:16 PM

Have any of you guys own a ducati place your IU (ERP unit) under your seat?

Think it's possible?

 

I am just wondering only. Wondering if it's possible, would the cable be long enough?

If fixed, just ride into an operational ERP to test? If fail, pay the fines?

 

Cheers!

I think not worth the trouble.

 

[ducatitan]

Sorry for posting a series of replies...

 

I'm currently busy with NDP but I'm keen to meet up. About time!

 

Cheers!!!

[Guest nE0]

Ducatitan : The oil drain nut is on the right side of the engine case, so you gotta put the bike up on a paddock stand to do it properly.

 

After unscrewing the huge bolt, oil will pour out, and the oil screen might drop out too. Use a brush and compressed air to clean the screen, then replace it. Fill according to the manual stated quantity.

[D.O.C]

hi neo

 

where do u do ur oil change, or servicing?

 

so far i have been bring it back to minerva which charges me bombs

 

am now looking for other work shops, any recommendation? wonder how much michael at kallang charges?

 

the full servicing is the worst but so far reading from all the comments here seems like an essential part of owning V-twins

 

 

 

 

i ride an S4 monster.

[coolcat]

Well guys, Jade and I met up and exchanged a few pointers on the duke. If you guys are keen, why donlt we meet up this Wednesday, 27/7 after work? KTM Railway station about 6.30?

 

If response not good we'll call it off la.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[D.O.C]

wheres KTM railway station bro?

[coolcat]

Along Keppel Road, where the train from Malaysia off-load.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[Guest nE0]

I don't know of many people who are properly trained to service Ducati Superbike engines. Normal maintenance like oil, oil filter,coolant etc can be done anywhere. But valve clearance, belt change etc, i think its best to let Minerva or if you trust, Micheal to do the job.

 

Or, you can get a haynes manual and do it yourself,if you have the tools.

[D.O.C]

Well guys, Jade and I met up and exchanged a few pointers on the duke. If you guys are keen, why donlt we meet up this Wednesday, 27/7 after work? KTM Railway station about 6.30?

 

cool but just curious why meet there? need to pay erp or not (inside CBD?)

any contact no. im keen.

[D.O.C]

I don't know of many people who are properly trained to service Ducati Superbike engines. Normal maintenance like oil, oil filter,coolant etc can be done anywhere. But valve clearance, belt change etc, i think its best to let Minerva or if you trust, Micheal to do the job.

 

thx neo, guess thats why my bike has been reliable for these couple of yrs

 

anyone has any experience with michael?

[ducatitan]

He's good, expensive and busy.

[ducatitan]

Originally posted by coolcat@Jul 23 2005, 10:54 AM

Well guys, Jade and I met up and exchanged a few pointers on the duke. If you guys are keen, why donlt we meet up this Wednesday, 27/7 after work? KTM Railway station about 6.30?

 

If response not good we'll call it off la.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

CBD area on a weekday during peak hours?

 

How abt meetup for dinner or supper?

[ducatitan]

Originally posted by nE0@Jul 23 2005, 03:12 AM

Ducatitan : The oil drain nut is on the right side of the engine case, so you gotta put the bike up on a paddock stand to do it properly.

 

After unscrewing the huge bolt, oil will pour out, and the oil screen might drop out too. Use a brush and compressed air to clean the screen, then replace it. Fill according to the manual stated quantity.

neo, thanks!

[coolcat]

Originally posted by ducatitan@Jul 24 2005, 08:10 PM

CBD area on a weekday during peak hours?

 

How abt meetup for dinner or supper?

No la .... KTM is outside the CBD .. go by Keppel Road

 

I'm open to anything, just give me advance notice of 2 days.

 

Cheers

 

Cat