[Group] SBF DUCATI Monster

[GalanteD]

Originally posted by nE0@Dec 2 2005, 12:17 AM

Are those HArris grips?

 

They look nice But after awhile (like a year or so) they turn yellow!

 

Handlebar should cost between $100 and $150. Get a pro-taper one, and cut off the ends otherwise it might be too wide.

Hi Neo, can you kindly advise if we will need to change the Bar Mounts?

[GalanteD]

Originally posted by vincekam@Dec 1 2005, 11:41 PM

Anybody have done a TAIL CHOP on your monster and high mount exhaust?

I'd love to have some comments before doing so.

Coz taking inches away and I might regret later for not able to put them back prior to inspection.

 

Came across this site that sell the kit.

http://www.1tail.com/sa/cart/detail.asp?pg...E-8767EC7C6721}

 

Also there is a DIY instruction here:

http://speedzilla.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1711

 

I know I know... it's already breaking the law. Damn the laws. I don't really see what harm by taking some bits of the tail.

 

Cheers!

Let me know if you really keen to chop off the tail. I also Gian Gian.....

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by GalanteD@Dec 2 2005, 12:49 AM

Hi Neo, can you kindly advise if we will need to change the Bar Mounts?

You don't need to change the bar mounts if you get a handlebar with the same diameter at the centre.

 

My Monster had a slightly straighter bar than the stock one, I prefer it. Maybe Vincekam can show you guys?

[GalanteD]

Originally posted by nE0@Dec 2 2005, 01:05 AM

You don't need to change the bar mounts if you get a handlebar with the same diameter at the centre.

 

My Monster had a slightly straighter bar than the stock one, I prefer it. Maybe Vincekam can show you guys?

Thanks Neo! Cos came across someone selling Renthal Fat Bar, if need to change Bar Mount then i will get Pro Taper same Diameter ones.

[dark_monster]

wow! handlebar also also over $100 arh. Where to get Pro Taper?

 

Let me know if you really keen to chop off the tail. I also Gian Gian.....

Hee..I also Gian..removing is definitely easier to add on. But then again, if you chop it off next time want to put back very difficult leh.

[vincekam]

Originally posted by GalanteD@Dec 2 2005, 12:49 AM

Let me know if you really keen to chop off the tail. I also Gian Gian.....

I'm serious about the tail chop.

Just that I don't know where to start from yet.

 

Maybe will look at this fender eliminator like what nEO mention and need not cut off anything. And just drop the beer tray and fabricate a bracket for the licence plate and signal lights.

 

GalanteD, wanna lookout for a date and we get the material and DIY?

Cheers!

[GalanteD]

Originally posted by vincekam@Dec 2 2005, 11:46 AM

I'm serious about the tail chop.

Just that I don't know where to start from yet.

 

Maybe will look at this fender eliminator like what nEO mention and need not cut off anything. And just drop the beer tray and fabricate a bracket for the licence plate and signal lights.

 

GalanteD, wanna lookout for a date and we get the material and DIY?

Cheers!

Text you after work, btw, i always need to pick up my Fiancee at town everyday one. Usually what time you knock off? Saturday i will need to go to bike shop which i haven't decide yet. Wanna join me and a S4 friend?

[dark_monster]

I'm always curious about where people go to service their bikes, are the shops reliable and the price reasonable? Now with the monster, I wonder if all the bike shops also know how to service ducati bikes?

 

I found the black handlebars at a bike shop opposite Eminent Plaza. The TAG brand with clamp is $250. Pro Taper with clamp is $290. The auntie said must buy whole set with clamp cos the size different and they will do the installation.

 

I also went to Ah Boy this morning, stood there for an hour and went home empty handed. The whole place is like a stock exchange market. I don't even know how or where to start.

[GalanteD]

Originally posted by dark_monster@Dec 2 2005, 03:37 PM

I'm always curious about where people go to service their bikes, are the shops reliable and the price reasonable? Now with the monster, I wonder if all the bike shops also know how to service ducati bikes?

 

I found the black handlebars at a bike shop opposite Eminent Plaza. The TAG brand with clamp is $250. Pro Taper with clamp is $290. The auntie said must buy whole set with clamp cos the size different and they will do the installation.

 

I also went to Ah Boy this morning, stood there for an hour and went home empty handed. The whole place is like a stock exchange market. I don't even know how or where to start.

The place for the handle bar is called Auntie Shop. The Bars you looked at are all oversized ones. Ah Boy has been a stock exchange since day one. If you keen to go around to survey and find a decent workshop for Ducatis, feel free to look me up!

[Motrax33]

Hi guys, anybody riding the S2R and S4R?? Those who have the bike pls msg me.. Thanks

 

Motrax33

[Guest fengdrew]

HI guys... i wondering if any1 or any frds of urs wanna sell off their Monster400. I m a newbie to sports or fast bikes. i used to ride scooters n cruisers. But wanna try out the Monster400, cos only this bike of class2a able to match my present bike sound.

ANy1 selling? any colour any year. Pls let me know thanks..

[contacted]

Originally posted by fengdrew@Dec 2 2005, 09:48 PM

HI guys... i wondering if any1 or any frds of urs wanna sell off their Monster400. I m a newbie to sports or fast bikes. i used to ride scooters n cruisers. But wanna try out the Monster400, cos only this bike of class2a able to match my present bike sound.

ANy1 selling? any colour any year. Pls let me know thanks..

I was here first! Please queue up... hee no la, hope you find your ride soon. Then can share tips etc etc.

 

[Duke_Monster]

dark monster: i suggest u send yr bike for servicing at minerva...who else knows a ducati better than the guys themselves? most mechanics dun have the knowledge or in most cases equipment to service yr beloved ducati... frequent basic éngine oil changes of coz u can go to any other shop.. but for full serivicing for me i would rather pay the premium for a peice of mind. (every 10,000km one full serivicing...tht's wad the mech recommended?...abt $750-$850)

 

ps; i just got my baby back today.crisper throttle/bike response...of coz maybe 10% of it is psychological

[Guest fengdrew]

Originally posted by contacted@Dec 2 2005, 11:17 PM

I was here first! Please queue up... hee no la, hope you find your ride soon. Then can share tips etc etc.

 

 

haha i will i will dun worry... i m not in the hurry to get it oso, cos rite now i m riding a customised shadow slasher, but wanna change to another kind of ride with a sound as sweet(loud) as mine... so juz hoping to get 1 within my ablities.. if not i will juz stick on till i get my cl2 license ba...

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[Guest fengdrew]

Originally posted by contacted@Dec 2 2005, 11:17 PM

I was here first! Please queue up... hee no la, hope you find your ride soon. Then can share tips etc etc.

 

 

...haha i will i will dun worry... i m not in the hurry to get it oso, cos rite now i m riding a customised shadow slasher, but wanna change to another kind of ride with a sound as sweet(loud) as mine... so juz hoping to get 1 within my ablities.. if not i will juz stick on till i get my cl2 license ba...

[Guest fengdrew]

Originally posted by contacted@Dec 2 2005, 11:17 PM

I was here first! Please queue up... hee no la, hope you find your ride soon. Then can share tips etc etc.

 

 

...haha i will i will dun worry... i m not in the hurry to get it oso, cos rite now i m riding a customised shadow slasher, but wanna change to another kind of ride with a sound as sweet(loud) as mine... so juz hoping to get 1 within my ablities.. if not i will juz stick on till i get my cl2 license ba...

[Constipated Face]

Originally posted by espido1001@Dec 3 2005, 04:21 PM

dark monster: i suggest u send yr bike for servicing at minerva...who else knows a ducati better than the guys themselves? most mechanics dun have the knowledge or in most cases equipment to service yr beloved ducati... frequent basic éngine oil changes of coz u can go to any other shop.. but for full serivicing for me i would rather pay the premium for a peice of mind. (every 10,000km one full serivicing...tht's wad the mech recommended?...abt $750-$850)

 

ps; i just got my baby back today.crisper throttle/bike response...of coz maybe 10% of it is psychological

$750-$850?! That's brutal!

[Duke_Monster]

actualli the full servicing is justifiable coz they seriously replace alot stuff...like...oil+air+fuel filter...carb O ring..timing belts..brake fluid,clutch bleedin..valve adj. ...on top of every adjustment u can think of...of coz cylin. head cleanin etc etc...it\s not the 'normal' serivcing u get...of coz u can opt for the 'normal' serivicing..cost much less..maybe abt 300 i guess...but better be safe than sorry !!

[vincekam]

okie guys,

I'm gonna place order for this item: Ducati Monster Fender Eliminator

http://www.1tail.com/sa/cart/detail.asp?pg...E-8767EC7C6721}

 

Anybody else interested? So we can start getting rid of the ugly beer tray.

Cheers!

[dark_monster]

Somebody is selling monster very nice bike

 

Contacted, did you view the bike?

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/classifieds/...hp?siteid=20206

[coolcat]

Interesting Monster400 ... got twin-disc and oil cooler, for a dark, even.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[Constipated Face]

Originally posted by espido1001@Dec 4 2005, 02:49 AM

actualli the full servicing is justifiable coz they seriously replace alot stuff...like...oil+air+fuel filter...carb O ring..timing belts..brake fluid,clutch bleedin..valve adj. ...on top of every adjustment u can think of...of coz cylin. head cleanin etc etc...it\s not the 'normal' serivcing u get...of coz u can opt for the 'normal' serivicing..cost much less..maybe abt 300 i guess...but better be safe than sorry !!

Judging by the recommended service frequency, I'll have to pay at least $750 a year on top of the regular maintenance expenditure in the case I do get a Monster.

 

That's really very monstrous.

[dark_monster]

Originally posted by coolcat@Dec 4 2005, 07:41 PM

Interesting Monster400 ... got twin-disc and oil cooler, for a dark, even.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

Yah lor, the bike in the picture look so clean and new. Look even nicer than my bike.

If that's the actual condition maybe can consider else it over-price liao. Wonder if it is an original monster dark.

[Constipated Face]

I'll be due for Class 2A next June, and I wish to upgrade to a 400cc street bike for daily commuting during my university education.

 

So far, it's between the Honda CB400 Super 4 and the Ducati Monster 400.

 

I like the looks of the Monster, and I'm keen on getting it. However, a biker friend of mine strongly advises against it. He says it'll be a financial burden.

 

As much as I like the Monster, I don't want to be enslaved to it.

 

What are your views, guys?

[contacted]

Originally posted by dark_monster@Dec 4 2005, 06:52 PM

Somebody is selling monster very nice bike

 

Contacted, did you view the bike?

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/classifieds/...hp?siteid=20206

Saw liao, thanks. Already contacted the user.

 

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