Ducati Monster! Whos got em and what do ya think?

**[ENDLES]** · 30th January 2006, 23:37

Hi
Im new to these forums but have been riding for 5 years or so
Im about to upgrade my bandit (first bike) to a Ducati Monster (S4)
Just wanting to find out what owners and haters think about them etc?
Im intending on using it 70% town 30% open road
thoughts anyone?

LB · 31st January 2006, 04:43

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Monsters. As you can see, I have two (both two-valvers though, not S4 or S4R)

PM me your email address or phone number and I'll get in contact (rather than bore everyone silly with hours of rambling on this site.....) I can put you in contact with some S4 or S4R owners if you wish.

Lynda

**[ENDLES]** · 31st January 2006, 10:08

Cheers, just lining up an 03 S4 and trying to find out as much about them before I make up my mind and purchase

**sAsLEX** · 31st January 2006, 10:21

Originally Posted by LB

rather than bore everyone silly with hours of rambling on this site.....

why not?

Will be usefull to anyone else looking for a Monster........

you know you want to!

hmmm what Carbon Fibre accessories can you get for a monster?

Do they make matching sunglasses?

**enigma51** · 31st January 2006, 10:29

mate of mine have a monster and it goes pretty good except for the first few km lot of things fell off (vibration) but other than that all good.

Ps not important stuff fell off just number plates wof holders etc!

**[ENDLES]** · 31st January 2006, 10:53

Originally Posted by sAsLEX

why not?

Will be usefull to anyone else looking for a Monster........

you know you want to!

hmmm what Carbon Fibre accessories can you get for a monster?

Do they make matching sunglasses?

The one im looking at has carbon fibre pipes, front and rear cf guards, adjustable ohlins shocky, and an aftermarket clutch. They all seam to be the most readily available parts
The only thing that annoys me about them is they only are a single seater. No pillion. Guess i will just have to teach my lady friends to ride thier own

**Kickaha** · 31st January 2006, 17:19

Originally Posted by LB

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Monsters. As you can see, I have two (both two-valvers though, not S4 or S4R)

How many KM did yours have on it before the first breakdown?

**Coyote** · 31st January 2006, 17:23

Originally Posted by sAsLEX

why not?

Will be usefull to anyone else looking for a Monster........

Yeah, I'm interested. Won't be able to afford one for a few years yet but it would still be good to know what they're like

**Mooch** · 3rd February 2006, 02:56

Don't show LB this one then , Hamish will need to work 24 hours...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/The-B...QQcmdZViewItem

**SixPackBack** · 3rd February 2006, 06:02

Originally Posted by [ENDLES]

The one im looking at has carbon fibre pipes, front and rear cf guards, adjustable ohlins shocky, and an aftermarket clutch. They all seam to be the most readily available parts
The only thing that annoys me about them is they only are a single seater. No pillion. Guess i will just have to teach my lady friends to ride thier own

Monsters have a cowl that can be removed exposing the rest of the seat, pillion's are accommodated reasonably comfortably.
My experiences with a M750 for over 30,000 Queensland kilometers was largely positive, they have there quirks for sure, but owning one has more owner satisfaction than any Japper I have owned......they have personality.

**buellbabe** · 3rd February 2006, 06:15

Originally Posted by Kickaha

How many KM did yours have on it before the first breakdown?

OUCH!!!...

**Troll** · 3rd February 2006, 07:58

wife has one, great bike, borrow it quite often, thinking seriously about buying one for myself

**mjvduc** · 5th February 2006, 02:15

i had a monster for almost 8 years, one of the best bikes I ever owned. Personally I had no breakdown(s) and no major problems, changed one camshaft and one rockers before I sold it! Just do a regular service, use the right engine oil and give it a bit time before you open the throttle. A monster is much nicer to ride than most of the other naked bikes

, but you have to like the character of the V-twin. Go for an “oldish” 1000s instead of buying a S2 or S4, engine is much nicer to ride and you don’t have to rev it all the time.

Have fun

mjv