Ducati Monster 1000cc [Archive]

Pwalo

8th March 2007, 14:05

Come on mate, you know the Ducati drill. If it's got a full service history it should be good. Otherwise well.

Nice bike.

JimO

8th March 2007, 14:38

84 hp or 61.2 kw......11.7 quarter mile.....top speed 224.2ks from motorcycle spec site, i was really keen on a monster but ended up buying the raptor 104 hp looks like a monster but not as rattly etc plus i got it new for not much more than a 10 yo monster price

spudchucka

8th March 2007, 14:39

I've purchased off this guy before and trust him completely. I'd just like to hear from others that own one for their feedback.

imdying

8th March 2007, 15:31

jimjim makes some excellent points though :yes:

merv

8th March 2007, 15:47

LB has one to go with her Monster 800 - she has the matching pair.

Here she is on one of them http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3384&d=1094362327

She doesn't frequent this site anymore but if you PM me your email address I can put her in touch with you.

Maha

8th March 2007, 15:55

she has the matching pair.

Of little red devil horns?

spudchucka

8th March 2007, 17:59

SixPackBack

8th March 2007, 19:13

She'll be right. I'll try and find one locally to test ride.

Try the Ducati club, someone will organise a ride for you those guys are fanatics.

desmo dave

8th March 2007, 19:37

I'm looking at 2004 Monster. Anyone on KB ride one? Got any feedback either positive or negative?

those engines put the power to the road well. is it a 2nd hand jap import? i would advise a steering dampner if there isnt 1 allready fitted.jimjim's cagiva wont rattle as it dosent run adry clutch set up if the rapster is so good why would it take more than 3 years for it to find a buyer.is it still on its 1st tank of gas jim.:shutup:

JimO

8th March 2007, 19:42

haha 2nd tank now......... they put it away for me

TonyB

8th March 2007, 19:43

Well if it's anything like my M750, then the suspension will be way too soft. And bits will drag on the ground very early. I had the suspension sorted cheaply, and things are STILL dragging on the ground. Mind you thats at the race track. The ones with conventional swingarms use the same frame/ suspension design as the 851. Single sided swingarm models- dunno, 916? So they will handle pretty good once the bouncy bits are sorted.

They are a hoot to ride though. Great brakes, great sound, really broad spread of torque but not much power to speak of on the 2 valve mode. Less likely to make you loose your licence. Some really clever engineering in some parts.... down right dopey in others. But hey, its Italian....

spudchucka

9th March 2007, 05:44

Well if it's anything like my M750, then the suspension will be way too soft.

Its an S model, which apparently has the highest spec'd suspension components.

TonyB

9th March 2007, 07:17

Its an S model, which apparently has the highest spec'd suspension components.

In that case it'd be pretty hard to go wrong. Even if the bike didn't suit you long term, you'd have no trouble selling it. And there's just something about them that makes them special

c4.

9th March 2007, 07:33

I bought a 2003 m1000 S i.e. last year. After struggling for several months with mystery ECU immobilisations, I finally replaced the factory ECU with a 'UltiMap' ECU. Shouted myself a pair of carbon fibre Arrows at the same time, and Wow!! What a difference!
I would estimate 15% more power.
Running a set of Metzler Sport tecs, and she now runs and handles like a dream.
I was offered good money for it in January, but when push came to shove I couldn't let her go.
I think the character of the Ducati helps balance out their slightly unpredictable mechanations.
Love it.

spudchucka

9th March 2007, 12:27

Thanks c4, the bike I'm looking at is the same model as yours only a 2004. At this stage I'm going to go for it, the seller is holding it for me until Monday when I'll let him know either way.

spudchucka

12th March 2007, 08:20

Decided to buy it!:scooter: :yes:

Dadpole

12th March 2007, 12:50

Decided to buy it!

We knew that from the start of the thread. I could hear you drooling from here.

JimO

12th March 2007, 14:58

congratulations you have made two people happy...you and the guy selling it:woohoo:

SPman

12th March 2007, 16:20

Decided to buy it!:scooter: :yes:
Don't think you'll regret it. Got a nephew with a sorted 900 and they're a ball of fun.

merv

12th March 2007, 17:18

Decided to buy it!:scooter: :yes:

You still got the XR?

TonyB

12th March 2007, 18:03

Decided to buy it!:scooter: :yes:
:yes: Welcome to the Ducatsi

spudchucka

12th March 2007, 21:26

You still got the XR?

Looks like I've just sold it tonight.

Dooly

13th March 2007, 08:27

Well done mate.

Since I brought my Duc a few weeks back its been hard to get the grin off my face.
I love it and ride it more than my new Triumph.

The fact that its always in bits while I'm fixing and checking things is irrelevant.........

I think I'll be buying another one soon as well!

spudchucka

13th March 2007, 09:00

I'll post some pics when it arrives.

desmo dave

13th March 2007, 09:05

good choice well done. is it nz new or a jap import. i hope you like doing wheelies

spudchucka

13th March 2007, 09:57

Its an import, got it through Emoto in ChCh.

desmo dave

13th March 2007, 11:04

Peter is a nice guy. my bike came through him aswell.i got him to get me an Audi allso. very helpfull chap.ive just got on to an agent who can get some1 to bring bikes back from japan in the back of a van. alot easyer an cheaper than having to fill a container to make it worth while. you will love the monster.are you in chch?. has Duane Brown dodne the service on it.

spudchucka

13th March 2007, 20:03

Not in ChCh, I'm one of them "other islanders".

This will be the second bike that I have got through Peter and likely won't be the last. I trust him completely.

The bike has been serviced but I'm not sure who Peter gets to do it for him.

far queue

14th March 2007, 09:15

Decided to buy it!:scooter: :yes:Congratulations, you'll love it.

Since I brought my Duc a few weeks back its been hard to get the grin off my face.Ditto. I've had mine 2 weeks today. Really pleased with it - awesome bike.

SixPackBack

14th March 2007, 11:39

Where's the pictures Spud?

spudchucka

14th March 2007, 21:37

The bike hasn't arrived yet. Its coming up from ChCh.

Once it gets here I'll be pretty quick to get the pics up.

spudchucka

15th March 2007, 04:05

My XR has sold, just waiting for the Duc to fly in now.

Clivoris

15th March 2007, 20:47

I'm joining the party late, but did you consider an S4R? I absolutely love my mates'. Handles like a dream.

spudchucka

16th March 2007, 05:45

Not really. To get a nice late model one would have blown the budget.

The bike should be here by Monday or Tuesday.

limbimtimwim

16th March 2007, 11:38

emoto++ good

spudchucka

16th March 2007, 15:10

I haven't yet come across anyone that has said a bad word about Peter. He's a top bloke.

Finn

16th March 2007, 15:17

Decided to buy it!:scooter: :yes:

Congrats Mr Spud! A couple of guys I know have Monsters and I've never seen anyone more passionate about their bike than these guys. It's almost sickening.

They belong to the Ducati Owners Club and there is an organised ride around the South Island in a week or two. You should check it out.

spudchucka

16th March 2007, 15:23

The Sth Island is just a tad off the beaten track for me at the moment and I don't think that the boss would give me a leave pass with such short notice. Maybe next time?

Finn

16th March 2007, 15:30

The Sth Island is just a tad off the beaten track for me at the moment and I don't think that the boss would give me a leave pass with such short notice. Maybe next time?

Sure. Here's the site

http://www.docnz.co.nz/

Kelem

17th March 2007, 08:37

Got mine from Emoto, all good things to say from me
Cheers Kelem

desmo dave

20th March 2007, 16:18

Congrats Mr Spud! A couple of guys I know have Monsters and I've never seen anyone more passionate about their bike than these guys. It's almost sickening.

They belong to the Ducati Owners Club and there is an organised ride around the South Island in a week or two. You should check it out.Should be a goodie.Girls at the local imfo centre couldnt wait to tell me.They will be more than welcome to party at my place.:rockon:

spudchucka

20th March 2007, 17:18

Look what just arrived!

Squeak the Rat

20th March 2007, 17:22

Look what just arrived!

So WTF are you doing pissing around on here!!!!! Go and give us a ride report.

Very nice btw.

spudchucka

20th March 2007, 17:23

I'm stuck at home with the kids, the first ride will have to wait until tomorrow.

desmo dave

20th March 2007, 17:44

Look what just arrived!the previous jap onwner spent a few $$$ on aftermarket gear.Get a bag of lollies and a vid for the kids and slip out for hoon.Did it arive as described ?.

riffer

20th March 2007, 19:42

Well done Spud. Of course, after the TLS it may feel a bit slow but hey, its not like you're gonna exceed 100km/hr are you?

Have the kids got to sit on it yet?

spudchucka

20th March 2007, 21:25

the previous jap onwner spent a few $$$ on aftermarket gear.Get a bag of lollies and a vid for the kids and slip out for hoon.Did it arive as described ?.

Completely as described, its like new.

spudchucka

20th March 2007, 21:26

Well done Spud. Of course, after the TLS it may feel a bit slow but hey, its not like you're gonna exceed 100km/hr are you?

Have the kids got to sit on it yet?

I had a 109.99kph speed limiter installed on the TLS.

McJim

20th March 2007, 21:34

Good to know they're reputable - I'll be looking for a supplier to buy a 900ss from once I've got my full licence (hopefully 4th May).

Did think of a Monster originally but I'm over naked bikes now.

Noice boike Spud.

Squeak the Rat

21st March 2007, 16:50

I'm stuck at home with the kids, the first ride will have to wait until tomorrow.

:wait: :corn: :Police: :ride: :mega:

vifferman

21st March 2007, 16:53

Look what just arrived!
Gorgeous!
And I bet the Termis sound gorgeous too.

I'm very jealous, Spud.

spudchucka

21st March 2007, 17:21

Gorgeous!
And I bet the Termis sound gorgeous too.

I'm very jealous, Spud.

It sounds great!

First ride today, just to work and home again but I loved it. I toyed with the idea of getting a 600 class Jappa and am really glad that I didn't.

TonyB

21st March 2007, 17:23

I had a 109.99kph speed limiter installed on the TLS.

Shouldn't that be 107.99?

Thats a mint looking bike. Someones definitely spent sone coin on it. Its going to be a loooong wait till tomorrow!

bell

21st March 2007, 18:39

Enjoy your new ride Spud. I'm jealous I must say. Saw some Multistradas that emoto had on trademe recently, I was tempted indeed.

Good to see that it's not going to have any hangers-on/hanger-onners, er pillions. They bugger the handling that's for sure.

1 sleep til you can go ridin again!