Hello! Meet my new 1200R

16-03-2016, 11:19 AM

Hi folks!

Put a deposit down on the 1200 R as soon as it was announced in September and it was delivered to me at the beginning of the month! Have come from a Triumph Street triple so it's quite a step up. Still running it in but the power is terrifying!

New to forum life, so this is the best attempt at uploading pics from my phone!:
http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?i..._image485.jpeg
http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?i..._image333.jpeg

Love working on my bikes/cars so I'm sure I'll be looking here for diy tips!

Many people here from Aberdeen?

Goose

slob · 16-03-2016, 11:27 AM

hello and welcome

for pics you need to click on the little yellow mountain icon above your reply and paste the link in there, it will then add the [ img ] ... [ / img ] tags for you (sorry, we're working on making it easier)

there are a few current members around you, you're spread out a bit up there, lucky people!

EDIT: but it seems imagetitan doesn't like the referal after a while and has stopped displaying the linked image (for me at least)

J.P · 16-03-2016, 01:01 PM

Welcome to the forum Goose and your new bike. Certainly a step up in power.
You must be one of the first to get hold of the 1200R.
Hahaha, waiting till you're allowed to use all the revs.

jonzi · 16-03-2016, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slob

hello and welcome

for pics you need to click on the little yellow mountain icon above your reply and paste the link in there, it will then add the [ img ] ... [ / img ] tags for you (sorry, we're working on making it easier)

there are a few current members around you, you're spread out a bit up there, lucky people!

EDIT: but it seems imagetitan doesn't like the referal after a while and has stopped displaying the linked image (for me at least)

use imgur.com

Char · 16-03-2016, 01:37 PM

looks lovely

links work for me

Ron1000 · 16-03-2016, 02:23 PM

Ohhhh 1200R, nice. I seen it on Saturday in the flesh want want want.

alan s4 · 16-03-2016, 02:43 PM

Like that.......If you want to meet up for ride outs/social events log on to Ducati Up North........in saying that we maybe have enough Scottish UKMOC members to justify a wee gathering over the summer?

Ron1000 · 16-03-2016, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan s4

Like that.......If you want to meet up for ride outs/social events log on to Ducati Up North........in saying that we maybe have enough Scottish UKMOC members to justify a wee gathering over the summer?

Count me in.

....a group of v-twins with open pipes would be fun, the boys I run with just now always say they struggle to sit behind me because of the noise.

Stinger101 · 16-03-2016, 04:45 PM

Nope, not jealous.....

I had a call to say mine is in but I have to wait to take a test ride... I really want to feel a massive difference from the 1200s but my wallet doesn't. (Nor does my Wife)
Head says yes WTF!

Flip · 16-03-2016, 07:56 PM

You are going to have a blast on that for sure and this isn't meant to sound like I'm putting your new bike down in any way so please bare with me- I am a BIG Monster fan but.....

Is it just me or have Ducati lost their way a little with the new bikes?

Now I know we all want different things from our motorcycles and freedom of choice is what makes things interesting among motorcyclists but hands up who think Ducati made a balls up by not giving the Streetfighter a few curves to it's fuel tank and calling it a Monster?

In the same way as the 749/999 before it, perhaps just a little ahead of it's time would be an accurate turn of phrase?

It has a 'proper' trellis frame, nicely routed exhausts and even the plumbing is fairly well out of sight.

I know new bikes are bound by countless limits and restraints in order to comply with laws made by people who think they know best for our wellbeing and safety, so it's inevitable that they have to be cluttered by cooling pipes, ABS, traction control and catalytic converters along with the electronics that go with them thus preventing most owners from doing their own servicing etc. (I appreciate not everyone wants to also).

It's just funny how things have turned around to so many people buying older model bikes (generally not just early Monsters) for that very reason- to get back to a simpler form of motorcycling in fact even the marketing people are trying to sell it to you with ads like those for the Scrambler. I know we all know it but no matter where you do your miles those places no longer exist- you'll be fined for riding down those dusty private roads and lighting fires on the beach...the safety bods will convince you open face crash helmets with cause holes in the Ozone layer, riding in jeans will give you Cancer and the Police will want to lock you up for your small number plates and loud pipes.

I sometimes wonder, if I had to replace my Monster what I would get?

Twentytoo · 17-03-2016, 12:57 PM

Stunning.....beautiful.....

17-03-2016, 07:57 PM

Bike looks bloody lush.
Ebjoy

cactus · 20-03-2016, 09:35 PM

Hi and welcome to the forum.

26-03-2016, 09:58 AM

Thanks everyone! 350miles done and it's getting warmer, so I'll need to book in for a service soon. 150miles to my nearest dealer

It's already lifting a wheel in 'medium' power mode so it's gonna be a handful!

Dirty · 26-03-2016, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goose1200R

Hi folks!

Put a deposit down on the 1200 R as soon as it was announced in September and it was delivered to me at the beginning of the month! Have come from a Triumph Street triple so it's quite a step up. Still running it in but the power is terrifying!

New to forum life, so this is the best attempt at uploading pics from my phone!:
http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?i..._image485.jpeg
http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?i..._image333.jpeg

Love working on my bikes/cars so I'm sure I'll be looking here for diy tips!

Many people here from Aberdeen?

Goose

Hello and welcome

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Flip

Ducati made a balls up by not giving the Streetfighter a few curves to it's fuel tank and calling it a Monster?

The Streetfighter is a Monster. No need for curves. Ducati made a marketing error in the name but no need to hold that against the Monster SF editions.

16-03-2016, 11:19 AM	#1
Goose1200R Guest Posts: n/a	Hello! Meet my new 1200R Hi folks! Put a deposit down on the 1200 R as soon as it was announced in September and it was delivered to me at the beginning of the month! Have come from a Triumph Street triple so it's quite a step up. Still running it in but the power is terrifying! New to forum life, so this is the best attempt at uploading pics from my phone!: http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?i..._image485.jpeg http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?i..._image333.jpeg Love working on my bikes/cars so I'm sure I'll be looking here for diy tips! Many people here from Aberdeen? Goose

16-03-2016, 11:27 AM	#2
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,714	hello and welcome for pics you need to click on the little yellow mountain icon above your reply and paste the link in there, it will then add the [ img ] ... [ / img ] tags for you (sorry, we're working on making it easier) there are a few current members around you, you're spread out a bit up there, lucky people! EDIT: but it seems imagetitan doesn't like the referal after a while and has stopped displaying the linked image (for me at least) Last edited by slob; 16-03-2016 at 12:01 PM..

16-03-2016, 01:01 PM	#3
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	Welcome to the forum Goose and your new bike. Certainly a step up in power. You must be one of the first to get hold of the 1200R. Hahaha, waiting till you're allowed to use all the revs. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

16-03-2016, 07:56 PM	#10
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	You are going to have a blast on that for sure and this isn't meant to sound like I'm putting your new bike down in any way so please bare with me- I am a BIG Monster fan but..... Is it just me or have Ducati lost their way a little with the new bikes? Now I know we all want different things from our motorcycles and freedom of choice is what makes things interesting among motorcyclists but hands up who think Ducati made a balls up by not giving the Streetfighter a few curves to it's fuel tank and calling it a Monster? In the same way as the 749/999 before it, perhaps just a little ahead of it's time would be an accurate turn of phrase? It has a 'proper' trellis frame, nicely routed exhausts and even the plumbing is fairly well out of sight. I know new bikes are bound by countless limits and restraints in order to comply with laws made by people who think they know best for our wellbeing and safety, so it's inevitable that they have to be cluttered by cooling pipes, ABS, traction control and catalytic converters along with the electronics that go with them thus preventing most owners from doing their own servicing etc. (I appreciate not everyone wants to also). It's just funny how things have turned around to so many people buying older model bikes (generally not just early Monsters) for that very reason- to get back to a simpler form of motorcycling in fact even the marketing people are trying to sell it to you with ads like those for the Scrambler. I know we all know it but no matter where you do your miles those places no longer exist- you'll be fined for riding down those dusty private roads and lighting fires on the beach...the safety bods will convince you open face crash helmets with cause holes in the Ozone layer, riding in jeans will give you Cancer and the Police will want to lock you up for your small number plates and loud pipes. I sometimes wonder, if I had to replace my Monster what I would get? __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you!

20-03-2016, 09:35 PM	#13
cactus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dundee Bike: M900ie Posts: 299	Hi and welcome to the forum. __________________ Ripsnorting

16-03-2016, 01:37 PM	#5
Char We're all mad here Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,536	looks lovely links work for me

16-03-2016, 02:23 PM	#6
Ron1000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Livingston Bike: M1100evo Posts: 863	Ohhhh 1200R, nice. I seen it on Saturday in the flesh want want want.

16-03-2016, 02:43 PM	#7
alan s4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Glasgow Bike: S4 challenge Posts: 447	Like that.......If you want to meet up for ride outs/social events log on to Ducati Up North........in saying that we maybe have enough Scottish UKMOC members to justify a wee gathering over the summer?

16-03-2016, 04:45 PM	#9
Stinger101 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Alcester Bike: M1200s Posts: 241	Nope, not jealous..... I had a call to say mine is in but I have to wait to take a test ride... I really want to feel a massive difference from the 1200s but my wallet doesn't. (Nor does my Wife) Head says yes WTF!

17-03-2016, 12:57 PM	#11
Twentytoo Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Polesworth Bike: M696 Posts: 78	Stunning.....beautiful.....

17-03-2016, 07:57 PM	#12
grin factor Guest Posts: n/a	Bike looks bloody lush. Ebjoy

26-03-2016, 09:58 AM	#14
Goose1200R Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks everyone! 350miles done and it's getting warmer, so I'll need to book in for a service soon. 150miles to my nearest dealer It's already lifting a wheel in 'medium' power mode so it's gonna be a handful!