[Group] SBF DUCATI Monster

[Duke_Monster]

oh sh*t ! sorry guys i was so sick i juz slept thru the afternoon+night...just woke up ! so sorry guys ! looks like i owe u guys some drinks the next time !

[easy2findme]

Its ok espido, i can at least look forward to a drink from you next time.

 

D.O.C thx for organising tonight's meetup. We discussed in our informal meeting that we should make the second saturday of the month our meetup day. Shall we try this coming 10th Sep. I won't be here but others will be. Is sat a convenient night for most?

[ducatitan]

Sorry, just returned from overseas last night. I'm ok for sat nights.

[Guest nE0]

Alrighty, noneed to keep checking here anymore for future meetups. From now on, its every 2nd Saturday of each month~! So upcoming one would be 10th September.

 

Closer to Payday for those in SAF too, so no such reason as no $ to ride right? Hee hee.

 

As for location, everyone fine with KKFC? Got air-con, got drinks, got food, got space to park, easy-to-find (Pun intended )

[Mars]

hmmm i think 280 is for the clutch plate. i checked the pressure plate at minerva its abt 150...i think. I recently took out the cover n sprayed my pressure plate red ^^ look ok. Of course not as nice as the powder coated one but 100++ for the pressure plate...hmmm. Replacing either the pressure or clutch plate is very easy, all u need is a hmmm 3 or 4 mm allen key. Hope we will hear more dry clutches next time

 

cheers

 

n opps i nv log on for the past few days n missed today outing. Next time then...soon

[Jess1717]

Originally posted by nE0@Aug 24 2005, 07:38 PM

Hey, does your monster use a Wet or Dry clutch?

 

If its the wet clutch, I changed my clutch plates AND springs for $240 labour inclusive. The bike shifted much better after that, and the clutch became alot smoother.

Mine is the wet brake..... oh tot only replacing the lever will do the job? Anyway I gona change the clutch plates, hope everyting goes on smoothly tat is no further unforseen expenses .....

 

Thanks nE0

[Tincan]

Originally posted by easy2findme@Aug 26 2005, 12:04 AM

Its ok espido, i can at least look forward to a drink from you next time.

 

D.O.C thx for organising tonight's meetup. We discussed in our informal meeting that we should make the second saturday of the month our meetup day. Shall we try this coming 10th Sep. I won't be here but others will be. Is sat a convenient night for most?

:cry:

 

Saturday can't meet leh. Anybody got objections for Friday nights?

 

:cry:

[Wayang]

nice meetin u all~~~~! doc.. cool bike.. wicked clutch sia and easy2findme i love the sound of ur exhaust.. uber cool.. lolz

 

as for neo.. ermmm.. i dunno man.. hahahaha~

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by Jess1717@Aug 26 2005, 08:55 AM

Mine is the wet brake..... oh tot only replacing the lever will do the job? Anyway I gona change the clutch plates, hope everyting goes on smoothly tat is no further unforseen expenses .....

 

Thanks nE0

Micheal did quote me something like $220 for the clutch plates, plus labour. Anyway, I got them done somewhere else for $240, including bleeding of the clutch. I changed the springs too, all of which contributed to much better clutch action and feel.

 

Tincan > Working on Saturday? If its on Friday, or any weekday, then I'd hardly be able to meet, cos I'll most probably be working night shift.

[Tincan]

No worries then, I shall try to make it on Saturdays if possible. Cheers!

[Jess1717]

Originally posted by nE0@Aug 26 2005, 03:25 PM

Micheal did quote me something like $220 for the clutch plates, plus labour. Anyway, I got them done somewhere else for $240, including bleeding of the clutch. I changed the springs too, all of which contributed to much better clutch action and feel.

 

Tincan > Working on Saturday? If its on Friday, or any weekday, then I'd hardly be able to meet, cos I'll most probably be working night shift.

Went down to Minerva today and according to them, there's noting wrong with the clutch plates and basically no need for even servicing of anyting.... Unlike wat other shops told me to replace the clutch plates.

I guess i noe y the lost of speed, coz i have placed a piece material to fill in the gap of the clutch lever inorder to make the lever closer. Well, i was having prob pressing the lever as the lever was very hard so tot making the lever closer will solve my prob. Unfortunately, leads to another prob.

 

I'm considering to change the clutch system or I'll have prob riding her.

 

But then couldnt understand y the bike gets heat up so quickly and is there anyway to cool down the engine like those radiator / coolant in Jap bikes?

 

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by Jess1717@Aug 27 2005, 02:04 AM

Went down to Minerva today and according to them, there's noting wrong with the clutch plates and basically no need for even servicing of anyting.... Unlike wat other shops told me to replace the clutch plates.

I guess i noe y the lost of speed, coz i have placed a piece material to fill in the gap of the clutch lever inorder to make the lever closer. Well, i was having prob pressing the lever as the lever was very hard so tot making the lever closer will solve my prob. Unfortunately, leads to another prob.

 

I'm considering to change the clutch system or I'll have prob riding her.

 

But then couldnt understand y the bike gets heat up so quickly and is there anyway to cool down the engine like those radiator / coolant in Jap bikes?

 

If your hands are too small and you find the clutch lever too far away, you can invest in an adjustable clutch lever, about $90 if I'm not wrong.

 

If you find the clutch too stiff, then you can try getting an aftermarket clutch slave cylinder, which can reduce lever effort by about 30%. QUite costly though, about $150-$200 I think.

 

The bike heats up very quickly? It should be fine as long as it doesn't overheat. Air cooled engines are designed to take bigger heat fluctuations compared to liquid cooled engines. Change your engine oil regularly to prevent premature wear and tear due though.

 

If you want, you can install an oil cooler, but so far no Ducati oil/air cooled engines come with active cooling (cooling fans).

[Jess1717]

Originally posted by nE0@Aug 27 2005, 02:12 AM

If your hands are too small and you find the clutch lever too far away, you can invest in an adjustable clutch lever, about $90 if I'm not wrong.

 

If you find the clutch too stiff, then you can try getting an aftermarket clutch slave cylinder, which can reduce lever effort by about 30%. QUite costly though, about $150-$200 I think.

 

The bike heats up very quickly? It should be fine as long as it doesn't overheat. Air cooled engines are designed to take bigger heat fluctuations compared to liquid cooled engines. Change your engine oil regularly to prevent premature wear and tear due though.

 

If you want, you can install an oil cooler, but so far no Ducati oil/air cooled engines come with active cooling (cooling fans).

Hey, thanks for your advice and basically I will be getting a adjustable clutch lever from Minerva next week. Dun wish to have aching fingers while riding.....

 

Hope able to catch up with u guys/gals to exchange more knowledge about the bike!

[Guest nE0]

Last call. Anyone wants to order anything from speedymoto?

[Mars]

I just cant help it but vent my Frustration here!!!

 

Was out with ron n on the way for some food at abt 3am. Those damn forces stopped me n issue me a ticket for SPEEDING at 73km/h. WTF the road is empty n so damn straight but i still maintained a low speed onli with a top speed of 73km/h!!! When they stop me, getting caught speeding is the lassst thing on my mind. My rpm is not even 3k.

 

Can we public get some speedgun n gun all those forces n c if they really travel at 50km/h on a 50 road.....at 3am.

 

Who on the right mind will travel at 50km/h on a empty road at 3am! i mean IMO.

[BuZZBeaM]

Originally posted by Mars@Aug 28 2005, 04:38 AM

Can we public get some speedgun n gun all those forces n c if they really travel at 50km/h on a 50 road.....at 3am.

 

Who on the right mind will travel at 50km/h on a empty road at 3am! i mean IMO.

they dun have speed limit on e rd

i doubt e way they track our speed too (TP not speed cam) :mad:

[Throttle]

As Road users, we all understand your frustration, Mars.

 

It's good we have a forum to vent it....

[deftones80]

Hi guys i am lookin for a good Monster 400 not more than 3 years old. I wish to get from shop so can reloan and also dun wan get from private seller as i dun waan add as subrider. Do minerva have any such services as finding 2nd hand bikes or do they sell their own? Or anyone knows of any shops that do now. I would like to get one in the next 1month. I have been doin my research on Ducati for the past year...finally time to get one. and join u guys!!! So plz recommend. Thanks

[Throttle]

Second hand M400, so many in the market.

 

Look for private seller then do reloan with a shop.

buy from shop sure get chop extra.

 

Better still just save more and buy cash, not expensive anyway.

[Guest Jade]

Originally posted by deftones80@Aug 29 2005, 02:35 AM

Hi guys i am lookin for a good Monster 400 not more than 3 years old. I wish to get from shop so can reloan and also dun wan get from private seller as i dun waan add as subrider. Do minerva have any such services as finding 2nd hand bikes or do they sell their own? Or anyone knows of any shops that do now. I would like to get one in the next 1month. I have been doin my research on Ducati for the past year...finally time to get one. and join u guys!!! So plz recommend. Thanks

Check with Neo. he's helping a friend sell a FW plate M400

[Jess1717]

Originally posted by nE0@Aug 28 2005, 01:54 AM

Last call. Anyone wants to order anything from speedymoto?

I saw some LED integrated tail-lights with signals lights in ebay and wondering whether anyone have installed such tail-lights? Mine has give way & thinking to those type. You got any lobang?

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by Jess1717@Aug 29 2005, 06:20 PM

I saw some LED integrated tail-lights with signals lights in ebay and wondering whether anyone have installed such tail-lights? Mine has give way & thinking to those type. You got any lobang?

US$80 for an LED brakelight mod? No thanks, I make my own!

 

http://www.picturesky.com/albums/userpics/10129/DSCN8118.JPG

[Jess1717]

Originally posted by nE0@Aug 29 2005, 07:11 PM

US$80 for an LED brakelight mod? No thanks, I make my own!

 

http://www.picturesky.com/albums/userpics/10129/DSCN8118.JPG

nE0, any chance to see your creation?

[Guest nE0]

I'll be putting this back to Vince's bike after i repair it, then you can go check it out.

[vincekam]

Originally posted by nE0@Aug 29 2005, 07:19 PM

I'll be putting this back to Vince's bike after i repair it, then you can go check it out.

Thanks for the job nEO. You have been very kind to me and your ex-bike. I owe you a lunch after you have help me to replace the rear led light.

 

Cheers!