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bex
21-08-2010, 01:31 PM
Collected this morning.

LOVE it!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/rjbecs/newbike.jpg

uksurfer
21-08-2010, 01:32 PM
cool, looking good, hard pedal to belgium though!!

bex
21-08-2010, 01:34 PM
Oh wait, thats my other monster!

Crappy phone pic for now.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/rjbecs/newbikemonster2.jpg

Albie
21-08-2010, 01:35 PM
See it has a neat little parcel shelf for your gear. On par with Gt's.

If you need a tow just ask.

Now for that underground garage shot.

uksurfer
21-08-2010, 01:36 PM
well done, hope you'll have many happy miles on it, no pink??????

Albie
21-08-2010, 01:36 PM
Oh wait, thats my other monster!

Crappy phone pic for now.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/rjbecs/newbikemonster2.jpg

Ah now thats better.

Can I swap frames with you :thumbsup:

gregski
21-08-2010, 01:37 PM
very nice is the straps on the ends of handle bar comes as standard ??

bex
21-08-2010, 01:37 PM
NO pink!!!

Tell you what, if I haven't got about 6 speeding tickets on the way home I'm shocked... this thing is nippy :biggrin:

uksurfer
21-08-2010, 01:39 PM
really pleased for you, hopefully will see it soon!
when are the termi's arriving? :thumbsup:

skank
21-08-2010, 01:41 PM
excellent! :D

Albie
21-08-2010, 01:41 PM
NO pink!!!

Tell you what, if I haven't got about 6 speeding tickets on the way home I'm shocked... this thing is nippy :biggrin:

How do you find the more forward position. They do feel more nippy and nimble dont they.

Have fun.

bex
21-08-2010, 01:42 PM
Thanks :biggrin:

Termis? When I find a spare 900 hundred quid or so lying around... i.e. not for a while!

Tail tidy, rearsets, cans....here we go again, ho hum!

bex
21-08-2010, 01:44 PM
How do you find the more forward position. They do feel more nippy and nimble dont they.

Have fun.

Yeh got used to it very quickly, got back home, and moving the 620 to park next to it felt really different! Definitely loving the position, it feels quite high up as well, even though I've got a lowered seat on, but I feel really tucked into the bike which is great. Spooning with a monster!


PS. we need Monster 796 added to the user cp bike category!

chris yeatman
21-08-2010, 01:45 PM
glad u got it, and got it home safe, looks very nice just like that pic u sent me.
let the modding begin.

slob
21-08-2010, 01:47 PM
Well spotted... done

bex
21-08-2010, 01:52 PM
Cool, thanks :)

Pomp1
21-08-2010, 01:55 PM
Good choice!

Rally
21-08-2010, 02:03 PM
Well done Bec, it looks really nice with the red frame contrasting like it does. :)

Albie
21-08-2010, 02:04 PM
Thanks :biggrin:

Termis? When I find a spare 900 hundred quid or so lying around... i.e. not for a while!

Tail tidy, rearsets, cans....here we go again, ho hum!

May I recommend the evotech tail tidy £79.00 on ebay. Its the cheapest around but not cheap in quality. Dont waste your money on the dp one as its hard to fit and it doesn't actually do anything other than remove weight and clutter. Rearsets prepare yourself for a lot of dosh which is why I havent got any. At least £350 to £800 for rizomas.
Leo vince are reasonable

PS dont buy carbon until belgium as they have a trade stand.

rac3r
21-08-2010, 02:23 PM
That...is...awesome!

Char
21-08-2010, 02:49 PM
Very nice looking forward to Belgium!!

vtaggart
21-08-2010, 03:11 PM
Lovely, now a wee ride up to Ballygally or Ballygalley (whatever:chuckle:) should see it run in.

Best of luck with it, very nice in black with red:cool:

Vince

gary tompkins
21-08-2010, 04:22 PM
Very nice - I assume the 620 is sold?

Thinking of getting some bar tassles for the trike now

bex
21-08-2010, 06:06 PM
Yep 620 sold just not been picked up yet.

Whats bar tassles?

New posture going to take a bit of getting used to, 80miles later and my arse is rather sore I have to say!

Char
21-08-2010, 06:33 PM
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pair-Pink-Bar-End-Tassels/dp/B002SSVOHK - I think we should all have some

Stafford
21-08-2010, 07:46 PM
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pair-Pink-Bar-End-Tassels/dp/B002SSVOHK - I think we should all have some

You girls, it'll be furry dice next!

walpole68
21-08-2010, 07:53 PM
The new shape monsters are taking over,only taken two years for them to catch on,who let the secret out that there really that good to ride.

Albie
21-08-2010, 10:10 PM
The new shape monsters are taking over,only taken two years for them to catch on,who let the secret out that there really that good to ride.

I cant see them taking over but hey being accepted is something. Dont tell them how much fun they are to ride :chuckle:

bex
21-08-2010, 11:29 PM
It is incredibly good fun, the handling is superb.

Vicious little thing though, just when I was feeling good it nearly threw me off like one of those bucking horses. Perhaps I was a little over zealous on the throttle with those slick new tyres still running in :eyepopping:

:biggrin:

Diego
22-08-2010, 12:35 AM
lovely bike and upgrade!!!!!

singletrack
22-08-2010, 09:38 AM
It is a lovely bike - how are you getting on with the height?

bex
22-08-2010, 11:33 AM
Fine thanks! I've got the lower seat on at the moment and my feet are pretty much grounded - I could have sworn they didnt go flat on the ground when I tested it in the shop first time. Second time I went back I seemed to have grown - was very strange.

Anyway, not complaining! I'd like to get the original leather seat back on though, dont really like the material of the lower one, its almost over-grippy...

rac3r
22-08-2010, 11:52 AM
How does it compare to your 620?

bex
22-08-2010, 12:01 PM
Its a lot faster, and handles much better, but you know, love'm both the same!

More confident on the 620, this will take some getting used to, but I guess thats normal.

I'll be sad to see the other one go :(

Panther
22-08-2010, 02:27 PM
Lovely looking bike, congrats.

Do the new monsters come with a second set tank side covers?

He11cat
22-08-2010, 04:56 PM
Good luck with the new bike... black bikes are always good in my opinion

bex
22-08-2010, 05:26 PM
Nope, no extra side panels... or I've been ripped off if there should be ;)

Done about 200miles now, want to get first service in before Belgium. Hows long it take for tyres to be fairly well run in? Must be ok by now?! Keep ****ting myself in first gear though, its a bit evil! :biggrin:


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/rjbecs/bexonbike-1.jpg

rac3r
22-08-2010, 05:30 PM
Tyres should be ok by now I think. The bike looks sooooo nice :cool:

gary tompkins
22-08-2010, 11:51 PM
Bex, Call the dealers to pre-book a service if you can

Sods law dictates that if you wait until the 600miles is up they'll be fully booked

Rally
23-08-2010, 07:17 AM
Very cool looking there Bex, all in black. As Gary says, the tyres will be okay now. The wax comes off fairly quickly in the normal working zone, just be a little steady if you take over more into an area you haven't used of the tyre as yet. A little further each time as you get more confident and you will be fine.

So where is your luggage going for the trip, In the rucksack perhaps?

bex
23-08-2010, 08:14 AM
Backpack, tailpack I guess... don't need much except a breakdown recovery number ;)

Yeh I was warned to call up 2 weeks in advance to book the first service. No doubt it'll cost some silly amount of money as do all things Ducati related.

markh
23-08-2010, 08:37 AM
Bex,

Congrats on the new bike, it looks lovely.
I took my 796 for it's 1st service the other week; Moto Rapido in Winchester told me to phone up on a day suitable for me and they'd just slot it in as it's only a quick job.
They did just that. :)

BluprintZ
23-08-2010, 11:08 AM
Nice bike Bex, well done.
It took me several months to get used to the Triumph, last week i realised that i'm throwing it about much more confidently, the rear tyre is wearing out a lot quicker now.
Your tyres should be well worn in with 200 miles on them i would think.

G ; ) :thumbsup:.

walpole68
23-08-2010, 11:13 AM
Looks great in black,i gave my new tyres 20 miles and they seemed fine.

samieb
23-08-2010, 12:32 PM
The 1st service is usually just an oil change and a general check over. Nothing much to it, I don't think. Should be done within an hour or so. When your booked in, get their 1st thing, so you have it done 1st. That way you shouldn't be waiting too long for others to be completed..

Scott1
23-08-2010, 01:08 PM
You lucky thing, I saw one of these on Saturday in Sth London, same colour as well, looked really cool, Hopefully I'm for an upgrade to a 696 in April, can't wait.

What do you think of the noise, is it ok as standard or to quiet ?

bex
23-08-2010, 07:12 PM
Its fairly quiet unless you're accelerating, and even then its still pretty quiet.

I'm not too bothered at the minute to be honest, I was pretty noisy on the last one and I'm quite enjoying not being obnoxiously loud wherever I go (shock horror).

No doubt I'll answer differently when I actually have the money for termis however...

Still at least on the last one people knew I was there, I already had several people cut me up and I cant help thinking noisy cans certainly help reduce that a bit.

chris yeatman
23-08-2010, 07:18 PM
I'm not too bothered at the minute to be honest, I was pretty noisy on the last one and I'm quiet enjoying not being obnoxiously loud wherever I go (shock horror).


wait until ur with us lot, ur soon want some termi's :chuckle:

bex
23-08-2010, 08:03 PM
I already want some, the guy just collected my bike and as he drove off I was thinking how good it sounded going into the distance! I never heard it being driven away before cos I was always on it,

Ok, termi savings account here I come!!!!

chris yeatman
23-08-2010, 08:06 PM
Ok, termi savings account here I come!!!!

good plan!!! :thumbsup:

uksurfer
23-08-2010, 08:13 PM
i think those people with noisy bikes are a nuisance :chuckle::chuckle::chuckle:

Albie
23-08-2010, 08:20 PM
Backpack, tailpack I guess... don't need much except a breakdown recovery number ;)

Yeh I was warned to call up 2 weeks in advance to book the first service. No doubt it'll cost some silly amount of money as do all things Ducati related.

620 miles not 600 Do not go before or light will stay on

cost is around £80 first service, Nut bolt tighten etc and oil change

Black Bob
23-08-2010, 08:58 PM
I followed this after seeing your 620 for sale, (I'm always in the For Sale section - innit sad?) Wondered if we'd lost another poor soul to the "thinking of giving up biking" void.

Top choice - well done! :thumbsup:

I have to say that bike is lovely - the black 796 with red frame is definitely my favourite Ducati at the moment.

Can I have a go ?

I can finish scrubbing the tyres in for you..... no charge.

Oh well, it was worth a try. :dunce:

steeevvvooo
23-08-2010, 09:01 PM
its a bit evil!
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/rjbecs/bexonbike-1.jpg

The bike does look evil, but you look even more so all in black like that! :nash: ;)

Panther
23-08-2010, 09:08 PM
It looks even better in the second picture. I like how clean and golden that oil is too.

gary tompkins
23-08-2010, 09:36 PM
I've just notice it looks like the heat shields are a different shape on the 796

Disguises the original cans shape a lot better IMO

Oh.. and there are plenty more options besides Termi's

These are sold stateside, and I think sound nice with baffle in - not sure if they're available here though

http://www.motovationusa.com/mvstore/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=645

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLWZ0XoglZQ&feature=related

and if your lottery numbers come up..

http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/ducati-monster-696-by-stefano/big_Ducati_Monster_696_Stefano2.jpg

http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/ducati-monster-696-by-stefano/big_Ducati_Monster_696_Stefano3.jpg

Albie
23-08-2010, 09:40 PM
I've just notice it looks like the heat shields are a different shape on the 796

Disguises the original cans shape a lot better IMO

Even more carbon fibre on the newer ones then. May look out for the newer version then

gary tompkins
23-08-2010, 10:31 PM
The Leo Vince range are nice too - and way cheaper than Termi's

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwbUDrq3T-4&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1-GIfzr9uw&feature=related

bex
23-08-2010, 10:37 PM
Thanks all!

Thats a sexy fairing in that pic you posted GT, niiiice!!! Dont like the cans though! Well they kind of grow on me the more I look at them!

The LeoVince GPs are nice, bet they'd look hot in black - maybe I should try something different like that this time. Since termi's are a long way off!

Thanks for the heads up regarding the 620 miles. Shouldn't be a problem, think I'm going up to Wales this weekend... good chance I'll be over 620 by the time I'm back.

Black Bob
23-08-2010, 11:56 PM
Hmmm.... wonder what these sound like ?

Look better on a black 796 with single-sided swingarm, I reckon......

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-43325750735147_2118_35255925

Black Bob
23-08-2010, 11:59 PM
Mmmmmm..... stealth bomber....

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-43325750735147_2118_33680098

slob
24-08-2010, 12:06 AM
This is the best looking pipe I've seen on a new SSS Monster
http://www.thelasturl.net/Antwerp20100418/2into1.jpg
Although I reckon the 2into1 Termi off a Hypermotard might fit an 1100.

rac3r
24-08-2010, 12:20 AM
That orange one looks cool but it would better if it was a twin set up or stacked like the S2R/S4R

Black Bob
24-08-2010, 07:05 AM
This is the best looking pipe I've seen on a new SSS Monster
http://www.thelasturl.net/Antwerp20100418/2into1.jpg
Although I reckon the 2into1 Termi off a Hypermotard might fit an 1100.

Ah - that's the one I was really looking for!

Totally with you there.... minus the lurid red and green decal, mind.

slob
24-08-2010, 07:09 AM
QuatD maXcone
http://www.qdexhaust.it/schede_prodotti/DUCATI/Monster_1100/scheda.html
not listed for the 796 yet

bex
24-08-2010, 08:40 AM
Yeh now that looks lovely!!

I think I want some high levels though, I the curvy exhaust sneaking up past the engine too much :)

Black Bob
24-08-2010, 10:50 AM
Yeh now that looks lovely!!

I think I want some high levels though, I the curvy exhaust sneaking up past the engine too much :)

Isn't it great that we live in a world with such diverse tastes. I've never liked that bit of upswept exhaust going over the engine casings.... reminds me too much of an SS50!

http://images.cmsnl.com/classic-honda-gallery/media/display/1/107/image/200509132143110.geleSS50.JPG

Fugly
24-08-2010, 03:03 PM
Hey BB,

Don't diss the SS50 ;o))))

I spent my 16th year on this planet terrosing the people of Oxfordshire ona 5 year old SS50, did about 10000 miles in a year and it was great for that time in my life.

I bought it for 75 quid, stripped it painted it and thrashed it everywhere. I've since spent a lot more money on bikes that have given a lot less pleasure.

Fugly.

gary tompkins
24-08-2010, 04:58 PM
Mmmmmm..... stealth bomber....

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-43325750735147_2118_33680098

http://www.ducatimonster.org/forums/accessories-mods/191665-new-696-exhaust-under-seat.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0IOHRVHob4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7movLtSFbM

http://www.ballerbolts.com/h-competition-ducati-exhaust.html

bex
24-08-2010, 08:39 PM
Hmm, thinking LeoVince GPs could be cool, as I don't ahve £895 right now for termi's!!

Some very fast dodgy photoshopping to get the idea:

Leo's
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/rjbecs/leovinces.jpg

Leo's painted or something
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/rjbecs/leovincesblack.jpg

Quite like them, though they maybe look a bit 'polite'!!

Does that daft looking sticker, if thats all it is, come off them easily?

Albie
24-08-2010, 08:42 PM
They are seriously not polite with baffles out. They are moto gp design. they do do tidier than termis

markh
24-08-2010, 08:54 PM
Those LV ones look pretty good.

chris yeatman
24-08-2010, 09:49 PM
u know what, i think they make the bike better then it already is!!

Albie
24-08-2010, 10:05 PM
http://www.blackperformance.co.uk/ceramic-coatings/ :idea::idea::idea:

bex
24-08-2010, 10:40 PM
oh dear oh dear :thumbsup:

gary tompkins
25-08-2010, 12:04 AM
Tried to download an post the hi-res photos but zip files are locked

http://www.leovince.com/en/catalog-ducati/terminale_gpstyle_omologato_evo_ii_passaggio_stand ard_monster_796_i_e_2010/13067

slob
25-08-2010, 07:13 AM
Ryan has a set on his 696
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?p=306036

gary tompkins
25-08-2010, 01:16 PM
He does indeed

Soon to be deafening the locals in New Zealand