S4R from across the pond...

[DucHead]

Hi all - I'm new here, so I thought I'd post a pic of my Monster (yes, the motorcycle!). A (big) cosmetic improvement is coming along soon, but here are two pics of the bike in its present state:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/d010-1.jpg

Parts removed, wires and lines re-routed:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/3c86c7d3-1.jpg

[uksurfer]

gets my vote of approval, lovely looking bike!

[singletrack]

Wow! I love the cyclecat rearsets and that exhaust.
I can't wait to see the cosmetic improvements- I can't imagine there is much you can do to improve it ( except remove that radiator ;) )

[uksurfer]

Wow! I love the cyclecat rearsets and that exhaust.
I can't wait to see the cosmetic improvements- I can't imagine there is much you can do to improve it ( except remove that radiator ;) )

none of your bikes have got radiators then :running::running::chuckle:

[Gordon H]

none of your bikes have got radiators then :running::running::chuckle:

what's a radiator?? Summit to do with central heating??

Surely heated grips would be simpler if it's getting too cold for yers......

[DucHead]

Jeez, thanks guys!

Cosmetic change will come with some help from Capo and a company in Suffolk.

[chris yeatman]

s4r's are the best!!
looking good duchead.

[Panther]

Nice bike, I'm not normally a fan of headlight fairings but your small curved fairing is really nice.
Do you have a pic of your bike from the other side? (yes I know with ss swingarm it's the not so pretty side :P)

[utopia]

Cosmetic change will come with some help from Capo and a company in Suffolk.

Another bellypan with teeth ?

Thats a respectable mileage you've clocked up. Were they all yours?
And whereabouts is Raleigh?

[buzzbomb]

[QUOTE=DucHead;369764]Jeez, thanks guys!

What's with the name change Dave...:confused:

Hope your saving for next years trip...:biggrin::biggrin:

[DucHead]

Nice bike, I'm not normally a fan of headlight fairings but your small curved fairing is really nice.
Do you have a pic of your bike from the other side? (yes I know with ss swingarm it's the not so pretty side :P)

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/d014.jpg

Panther - do you have a link to more pics of your bike? I love what I can see of the color scheme!!

[longdog_cymru]

Nice bike!!! I like the cam belt cover!

[DucHead]

Another bellypan with teeth ?

Thats a respectable mileage you've clocked up. Were they all yours?
And whereabouts is Raleigh?

Yes, all mine on both bikes (and another not listed).

I tour on the Bandit and its been all over the US.

Raleigh is the capitol of North Carolina - on the east coast of the US. I'm about 2 hrs. from the Atlantic coast, and 4 hrs. from some beautiful (and challenging) mountain roads.

[DucHead]

[QUOTE=DucHead;369764]Jeez, thanks guys!

What's with the name change Dave...:confused:

Hope your saving for next years trip...:biggrin::biggrin:

Geoff?

"DucHead" sounds similar to a slang word that describes my sarcastic side. :biggrin:

[buzzbomb]

Yes Dave it's me...:biggrin:

I couldn't use Geoffduc on this forum for some unknown reason...:hissy:

Nice to see you posting on the number one monster forum...:ukm:

The bike still look's the "DOG'S"...:eyepopping:

[Pomp1]

Nice bike there! Oh, and don't listen to Capo or Geoff..is a slippery slope and all that :mand:

[DucHead]

Nice bike there! Oh, and don't listen to Capo or Geoff..is a slippery slope and all that :mand:

LOL, too late!!! :D

[Diego]

Nice bike fella!!!

[Grumpy]

Nice bike, where did you find the fairing?

[DucHead]

Nice bike, where did you find the fairing?

Thanks Grumpy. I got it at www.monsterparts.com here in the States.

http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/ZU-C0140/Bodywork-Carbon/ZU-C0140.html

Edit: Spareshack carries them. They are a carbon fiber part.

[He11cat]

using a company in Suffolk ... here in Suffolk!!!... they only fix tractors here !!!!!.. :)
Fab bike btw!!

[Grumpy]

using a company in Suffolk ... here in Suffolk!!!... they only fix tractors here !!!!!.. :)
Fab bike btw!!

I thought Guzzi's where tractors, not Duc's!!

[Pomp1]

I thought Guzzi's where tractors, not Duc's!!

You sure know ;)..

[He11cat]

Guzzi's are good.... If I was taller and flusher I would have one in my pretend garage :) (aircraft hanger).

We don't even have a Ducati fixer garage personage in Suffolk...:hissy:

We have to go out of our comfort zone into Essex or Norfolk!!..

If you have a Suzi or a Harley we have many garages :) :grump:

[Capo]

Ah but there are some really talented people located in Suffolk if you know where to look.

[He11cat]

I have two secretly tucked away and a supply of tubular and a secret spray booth :)

[DucHead]

Ah but there are some really talented people located in Suffolk if you know where to look.

:biggrin: :banana:

[rac3r]

I think I've see a pic of your bike somewhere before? I love the screen. Actually I love the whole bike! :cool:

[DucHead]

I think I've see a pic of your bike somewhere before? I love the screen. Actually I love the whole bike! :cool:

Thanks!

Perhaps you've seen it at ducatimonsterforum.org?

[Grumpy]

Ah but there are some really talented people located in Suffolk if you know where to look.

Anyone that can make exhausts?

[He11cat]

yes there is .. I will see If I can recall the name .. if not when I go to club someone was yakking about it ..

[littlejimmy12]

wicked looking bike, I like a lot of the US mods on bikes, you guys like to chop and thin out your monsters and go real cafe style, big thumbs up

[DucHead]

New radiator bolted up (same as what Capo posted):
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/03942d50.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/da8a4d8b.jpg

Before:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/DSCN2449_1.jpg

After:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/0a6316f8.jpg

I have about 200 miles on it so far with the new radiator, and I can't see any difference in the running temperature, but the hot months are still to come...

[rac3r]

Looks much better :thumbsup:

[littlejimmy12]

MMMmmm thats a good mod, worth considering!