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After a bit of faffing on my part and a test ride last weekend I decided to go an buy The Red Devil's 1100 EVO that he's had since August 2011.
It's not as powerful as my S4R, but it doesn't mean I won't ride it in the same way. :)
It's lighter and less aggressive and spotless after the careful attention that Red Devil gave it.
I picked it up yesterday lunchtime and than spent the afternoon adding the abomination that is 'JP's electrical wiring' for Sat Nav, Heated Kit and Intercom system. It took me hours because I hadn't realized quite how difficult it was to get to the battery !!!!
Anyway, the Man shed is looking very tight at the moment, but it's certainly looking like a Ducati paddock. ;)
Scott1
30-01-2012, 09:38 AM
How cool, a good buy that and now you have your own Ducati padock, you lucky lucky so and so.
Perhaps you can get a couple more and open the man shed as some sort of museum.
Already got a Venture rack on order as I've found the one of the S4R indispenable.
Also ordered some new end cans from GPR which I think look really nice for a little after market tinkering, plus some new Chinese levers which give me little more adjustment.
I quite like the standard mirrors so they'll probably stay, though I think as Singletrack said, they do seem to be the perfect hight for car door mirrors as my ride home yesterday would confirm.
Has anyone fitted a 14 tooth from sprocket to the M1100 or the EVO ?
That's not a bad idea Scott. I did see some old Ducati test rider is selling his collection of 1,000 Ducati's in Monaco in the Spring time. Maybe I should pop along down there :)
Unfortunately the older S4R will have to go to a new home so someone else can enjoy it as much as I have.
utopia
30-01-2012, 09:45 AM
Nice one.
I was going to say that I imagined that the stock cans wouldn't last too long, but I see that I am already too late. :biggrin:
The stock cans actually sound very nice and bubble and pop but they're just a bit 'fat' for my liking, because of the CAT inside them, so this will improve it a bit I hope.
neilo
30-01-2012, 10:26 AM
Congrats J.P!
I think Singletrack has a 14T front sprocket fitted, and I intend on fitting one soon (already bought one).
It is a bit of a pain to get at the battery if you don't know what needs to come off, but once you know how it's easy.
Lochy
30-01-2012, 11:11 AM
Nice one :) now it will be much easier to pass you on track( i mean on long straights of course) ;)
Nice one :) now it will be much easier to pass you on track( i mean on long straights of course) ;)
Yes, unfortunately my days of powering away from the rest of the field are over I fear....:(
gary tompkins
30-01-2012, 12:44 PM
Loving the new bike & cans J.P - nice choice :cool:
Yes, unfortunately my days of powering away from the rest of the field are over I fear....:(
Oh well at least now you will be able to power away :bunny:
samieb
30-01-2012, 01:31 PM
Well JP a good option really. I doubt you'll feel too much difference between the S4R and an 1100 EVO in terms of power tbh. Its at the top end where its possibly the most noticeable really, the 1100's have bundles of power and torque between revs 4-6k.
As its not the SBK engine, it'll be more fun to use on a regular basis. Anyway enjoy it, You'll have more fun than you realised. :chuckle: :thumbsup: :mand:
Haha nice work JP, you must look very dapper in there with your overalls and Ducati line up :chuckle:
Well Bex, with three bikes in the Man shed and my fat a*se, there's no room for me to parade around in my suit. Though I can turn the radio on to Arrow 'The home to rock musc' and just look longingly at my tripletts....
nuttynick
30-01-2012, 01:45 PM
Very nice ;-) What's the Red Devil moving on to?
uksurfer
30-01-2012, 02:12 PM
very nice JP, lets just hope your days of AA trucks and shower caps are over
:thumbsup:
another newcomer to the Darkside! :on:
Very nice ;-) What's the Red Devil moving on to?
He's awaiting the arrival of his Panigale sometime in the 1H.
another newcomer to the Darkside! :on:
But it's red not black ? We all know red's are faster...:bunny:
gary tompkins
30-01-2012, 03:22 PM
I can turn the radio on to Arrow 'The home to rock musc' and just look longingly at my tripletts....
Is that a euphanism?
Is that a euphanism?
No its triplets :running:
Pomp1
30-01-2012, 03:52 PM
You like them red then, do you? ;)
Shuffy
30-01-2012, 04:01 PM
Was this a consolation prize for loosing the darts on Saturday? :hissy:
You're right Shuffy, I just couldn't stand the shame...
Small Clanger
30-01-2012, 04:11 PM
Nice new bike :thumbsup:
Rally
30-01-2012, 04:18 PM
Well done J P. I bet you bounce it off the rev counter a few times before you get used to it. I did when I first got mine after riding the RS.
Yep, that's why it's there :) And it's nice to see the red lights come on too, makes me feel like a real racer.
Did you put a 14 tooth sprocket on ?
Rally
30-01-2012, 06:29 PM
Did you put a 14 tooth sprocket on ?
For most of the time yes, but I put the 15 back on for Belgium and longer runs. It makes a 5 MPG difference on a long run, but gives more oomph on short blasts. Forget 1st gear though for most rides, your over it by 20 mph! 2nd becomes a natural gear for 30 mph zones though.
He11cat
30-01-2012, 06:55 PM
Congrats JP have much fun !! :)
pegboy
30-01-2012, 07:14 PM
Nice one JP i rode the 1100S out in the Essex country side and very different to my S2R 1000 although i did like it alot. Only problem is my triplets takes most of my money, Kids!!!!
buzzbomb
30-01-2012, 08:06 PM
Nice one Justin...:thumbsup:
New handle eh...JP3Ducs...:biggrin:
nuttynick
30-01-2012, 08:25 PM
He's awaiting the arrival of his Panigale sometime in the 1H.
Blimey, that's quite a change considering he got the Monster when he was fed up of waiting for a Diavel!
Funkatronic
30-01-2012, 09:12 PM
nice work JP they are great fun. and get you, mr 3 bikes ;-) i'll take no more stick from you and slob about my excessive shopping excursions :-)
interested to see what you think when you track it, ur going to need to hang your backside off it quite along way and if you miss all that testastretta hooligan top end from the S4RT
Black Bob
30-01-2012, 11:02 PM
I was under the impression that the S4R's lacked a bit of top end ?
I was under the impression that the S4R's lacked a bit of top end ?
155 mph has always been more than I'd ever need on a UK racetrack. :)
Well the GPR Exhausts are arriving next week after a bit of a delivery delay because someone balls'ed up the order & shipping. Can't wait to get those babies plugged in and remove the baffles !
neilo
10-02-2012, 02:13 PM
Well the GPR Exhausts are arriving next week after a bit of a delivery delay because someone balls'ed up the order & shipping. Can't wait to get those babies plugged in and remove the baffles !
Looking forward to the pics and video of them!
Lets try this linky for the You Tube video of the exhausts....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=vu6ivEXwf6A
Lets try this linky for the You Tube video of the exhausts....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=vu6ivEXwf6A
they remind me of something ........;)
gary tompkins
11-02-2012, 01:18 PM
ur going to need to hang your backside off it quite along way and if you miss all that testastretta hooligan top end from the S4RT
Shouldn't be a problem for Mr Photis
The Evo has a very small seat and he's got a lot to hang off with :mand:
Lets try this linky for the You Tube video of the exhausts....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=vu6ivEXwf6A
Looks like they have the Db killers in
Wonder what they sound like fully open? :devil:
It's with great excitement that my GPR Exhausts have arrived this morning. Not opened the box beause I've got to get them home from the office, but I'll be getting the spanners out this weekend !!
Nottsbiker
22-02-2012, 11:26 AM
Cant beat that feeling when you've got some new goodies to bolt onto the beast!
Make sure you post up some pics as you go :)
BigOz
22-02-2012, 11:39 AM
While wearing your Beta overalls from Belgium I hope.
It's with great excitement that my GPR Exhausts have arrived this morning. Not opened the box beause I've got to get them home from the office, but I'll be getting the spanners out this weekend !!
Well that's a good idea Oz. That's what they're for right !
On the new Monsters, the seat cowl screws into the side of the seat with some nice bolts, but what's the answer if you don't want the cowl on there ? The bolts don't screw all the way in and I don't like the look of open screw holes in the side of the seat......
neilo
29-02-2012, 03:37 PM
On the new Monsters, the seat cowl screws into the side of the seat with some nice bolts, but what's the answer if you don't want the cowl on there ? The bolts don't screw all the way in and I don't like the look of open screw holes in the side of the seat......
When I bought mine the bike came with some nice black spacers that eliminated the gap between the screw and the seat... Perhaps you can get some spares from Ducati...
Maybe I just need to find some nice short screws
neilo
29-02-2012, 03:41 PM
Maybe I just need to find some nice short screws
That would do it, but you won't be able to use the bolts...
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