New Monster owner says hi

07-07-2008, 08:58 PM

Hello there!

I've only been a biker for 3 years, not had a bike since i sold my TRX850 in December. I only ever bought the TRX in the first place because it sounded and looked a bit like a monster (once unfaired).

Anyway, I've had this beaut for a week now. A very late 2001, 916 S4 with only 7K on the clock, FSH, 3 owners, Termi's, K&N, and it's pretty mint too.

is this a regular occurance or just me?

I rode it every day last week and just can't get enough of it, the only faults i can give it is that the front suspension is probably a bit stiff, making the headlamp bounce about, the screen flaps about pathetically, and the clutch is stiff if you have a habit of sitting with it held in at junctions.

manwithredbike · 07-07-2008, 09:02 PM

welcome. very mint bike. looks like it's been round a few low corners going by the brake lever.

07-07-2008, 09:03 PM

Awesome looking S4 buddy, welcome to the club!

07-07-2008, 09:14 PM

Great bike. Looks like it's been cherished, ridden, cherished, ridden

Also great to see a new member posting some pics without the need for nagging

Welcome!

07-07-2008, 09:29 PM

Welcome indeed - lovely looking bike you have there, hope it gives you hours and years of fun!

ricky · 07-07-2008, 09:39 PM

ok ive been a member of this club for years now and i STILL cant upload pics!!! NOT ******* FAIR!!!!

welcome mate that bike is mint!!!

07-07-2008, 09:44 PM

i uploaded the pics to photobucket and just copied in the links with [ img ] tags on them, it ain't rocket science.

the bike was fairly clean, just needed some proper scrubbing. I haven't even started yet, i'm a cleaning pervert, it'll be getting a proper detail and zymol waxing soon. and yes, i do use it every day :-)

I got all 3 keys too (inc red one), all the history and manuals from new. The guy has really looked after it, and I thanked him duly for that as it really is in stunning condition compared to the others I looked at (with 10k more ont he clock, for only £200 less!!)

I'm tempted to do a few mods, but nothing that can't be put back to standard. I'm fancying an S4R sytle strip, but in the same silver as the ducati logo on the tank rather than white. would that be gay?

ricky · 07-07-2008, 10:25 PM

because of you i learnt something new this evening! cheers bud!!!

07-07-2008, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phatty

Hello there!

Welcome Phatty.
My 900 had ridiculously hard front suspension when i got it.
It's a wonder the front wheel didn't shatter.
I softened it as far as i could with the adjusters but it could still do with a touch less fork oil.
Nice bike.
Happy Monstering!

07-07-2008, 10:42 PM

I haven't even read the manual yet, don't even know which suspension settings to what yet.

but it's fair to say they will be wrong as the previous owner was nearly a foot taller than me so if it was setup for him then it certainly won't be right for me.

still handles mint, just feels a bit hard and the headlight is a joke, it's like a strobe.

08-07-2008, 09:04 AM

Hi Phatty welcome to the forum. Was it you I saw riding through Whitby town the other day?

singletrack · 08-07-2008, 09:19 AM

Hi phatty - welcome to

Lovely bike!

J.P · 08-07-2008, 09:53 AM

We all love to see new members joining the club. Welcome.

08-07-2008, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phatty

I'm tempted to do a few mods, but nothing that can't be put back to standard. I'm fancying an S4R sytle strip, but in the same silver as the ducati logo on the tank rather than white. would that be gay?

No, it wouldn't!
It sounds like you share my views regarding modification - i.e. Keep it simple and classy, nothing that devalues the bike and subtle class rather than tacky cheap rubbish.
That looks like a nice bike, and I reckon it'll get better in your hands. Well done finding it, too.

08-07-2008, 06:29 PM

Looks like a real minter just like mine did a few years ago before all of the engine paint stated to flake off...but they all do that eventually (apparently)
I lived with the stiff clutch for years but have recently fitted a larger slave cyinder, makes all the differance. As for the wobbly screen.....good init?

07-07-2008, 08:58 PM	#1
Phatty Guest Posts: n/a	New Monster owner says hi Hello there! I've only been a biker for 3 years, not had a bike since i sold my TRX850 in December. I only ever bought the TRX in the first place because it sounded and looked a bit like a monster (once unfaired). Anyway, I've had this beaut for a week now. A very late 2001, 916 S4 with only 7K on the clock, FSH, 3 owners, Termi's, K&N, and it's pretty mint too. is this a regular occurance or just me? I rode it every day last week and just can't get enough of it, the only faults i can give it is that the front suspension is probably a bit stiff, making the headlamp bounce about, the screen flaps about pathetically, and the clutch is stiff if you have a habit of sitting with it held in at junctions.

07-07-2008, 09:39 PM	#6
ricky 5ft 3 of perfection!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: enniskillen Bike: M620 Posts: 524	ok ive been a member of this club for years now and i STILL cant upload pics!!! NOT ***** FAIR!!!! welcome mate that bike is mint!!! __________________ wee man syndrome drunk: Northern Irelands answer to common sense-NORTHERN IRELAND REP!!**

07-07-2008, 09:44 PM	#7
Phatty Guest Posts: n/a	i uploaded the pics to photobucket and just copied in the links with [ img ] tags on them, it ain't rocket science. the bike was fairly clean, just needed some proper scrubbing. I haven't even started yet, i'm a cleaning pervert, it'll be getting a proper detail and zymol waxing soon. and yes, i do use it every day :-) I got all 3 keys too (inc red one), all the history and manuals from new. The guy has really looked after it, and I thanked him duly for that as it really is in stunning condition compared to the others I looked at (with 10k more ont he clock, for only £200 less!!) I'm tempted to do a few mods, but nothing that can't be put back to standard. I'm fancying an S4R sytle strip, but in the same silver as the ducati logo on the tank rather than white. would that be gay? Last edited by Phatty; 07-07-2008 at 09:48 PM..

07-07-2008, 10:25 PM	#8
ricky 5ft 3 of perfection!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: enniskillen Bike: M620 Posts: 524	because of you i learnt something new this evening! cheers bud!!! __________________ wee man syndrome drunk: *Northern Irelands answer to common sense-NORTHERN IRELAND REP!!*

08-07-2008, 09:19 AM	#12
singletrack Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glossop Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,513	Hi phatty - welcome to Lovely bike! __________________ A woman can never have too many bikes!

07-07-2008, 09:02 PM	#2
manwithredbike aka Phil Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: derry Bike: M900 Posts: 376	welcome. very mint bike. looks like it's been round a few low corners going by the brake lever.

07-07-2008, 09:03 PM	#3
neilbaldry Guest Posts: n/a	Awesome looking S4 buddy, welcome to the club!

07-07-2008, 09:14 PM	#4
Snips Guest Posts: n/a	Great bike. Looks like it's been cherished, ridden, cherished, ridden Also great to see a new member posting some pics without the need for nagging Welcome!

07-07-2008, 09:29 PM	#5
benson Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome indeed - lovely looking bike you have there, hope it gives you hours and years of fun!

07-07-2008, 10:42 PM	#10
Phatty Guest Posts: n/a	I haven't even read the manual yet, don't even know which suspension settings to what yet. but it's fair to say they will be wrong as the previous owner was nearly a foot taller than me so if it was setup for him then it certainly won't be right for me. still handles mint, just feels a bit hard and the headlight is a joke, it's like a strobe.

08-07-2008, 09:04 AM	#11
sprintbint Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Phatty welcome to the forum. Was it you I saw riding through Whitby town the other day?

08-07-2008, 09:53 AM	#13
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	We all love to see new members joining the club. Welcome. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

08-07-2008, 06:29 PM	#15
gjfevans Guest Posts: n/a	Looks like a real minter just like mine did a few years ago before all of the engine paint stated to flake off...but they all do that eventually (apparently) I lived with the stiff clutch for years but have recently fitted a larger slave cyinder, makes all the differance. As for the wobbly screen.....good init?