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19-07-2019, 05:39 AM | #16 |
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Hull
Bike: M900
Posts: 75
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93 900
The only things were A Cylinder head bolt snapping. Flakey engine paint sorted when engine dismantled for the above Other than that I’m happy.
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Keeping it real M900 (93), Multistrada 950, 900SS Project, Guzzi Breva 1100 |
19-07-2019, 07:27 PM | #17 |
Upsetting normal people..
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Portreath
Bike: S2r
Posts: 833
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There's nothing I don't like about mine.
The fact that I can't get the remote reservoirs from an ST4s rear shock to neatly fit under the seat of an S2r is frustrating but that's not really the Monsters fault. The slightly swollen tank is annoying but would (will) be fixed if I had (when I have) the money. Just wish I had more time to ride the blinking thing...
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19-07-2019, 09:37 PM | #18 |
Ciao, come stai?
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Somewhere
Bike: Multiple Monsters
Posts: 4,157
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1200R
Eats tyres when ridden fast Drinks fuel when ridden fast Risk to license all the time No wait... that’s everything that makes me love it!
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Monster 1200R! KTM 990 SuperDuke |
19-07-2019, 09:57 PM | #19 |
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Leeds, West-Yorks
Bike: S4Rs
Posts: 497
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Swollen tank issue
Engine should have been black ( quality paint ) from factory, not silver. Tank should hold more. Higher bars. Belts should be cheaper ( feckin rip off! , all brands) |
19-07-2019, 10:12 PM | #20 |
record breaker!!
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Peterborough
Bike: M1200R
Posts: 2,154
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Funnily same with my 12r, but are they fun or what!!
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20-07-2019, 03:04 PM | #21 |
Ciao, come stai?
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Somewhere
Bike: Multiple Monsters
Posts: 4,157
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Hell yeah! Had a chase with a KTM Superduke 1290R this week, epic fun but blimey they’re quick! I was getting high 20’s to the gallon... gulp!
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Monster 1200R! KTM 990 SuperDuke |
20-07-2019, 08:15 PM | #22 |
record breaker!!
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Peterborough
Bike: M1200R
Posts: 2,154
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Lol....The chap in the M5 I dusted off on the way home from Gazzas on Sunday was slightly pissed off!!
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20-07-2019, 08:31 PM | #23 |
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The ever present threat of the gallery plug unwinding :0
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20-07-2019, 08:35 PM | #24 |
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I have to be honest.. I don't really DISLIKE any of these apart from the last two.. the first three are just minor annoyances..
1) The 1200 R does not have cornering ABS and wheelie control when the 1200 S does.. this just bugs me 2) You can't get an official Ducati Quickshifter (DQS) for the 1200 R 3) Under seat storage (lack of) 4) Wife getting in the way of me spending more time on the monster 5) Work getting in the way of me spending more time on the monster I love my Monster R |
23-07-2019, 10:33 PM | #25 |
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Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Caernarfon
Bike: M750
Posts: 40
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98 M750
1. Stupid flip up side stand, cured with mod 2. Silly short front mudguard throws everything at engine etc., fender extender fitted. 3. Tendency to scratch tank with zips etc., cured with full cover carbon tank protector. Otherwise all good.
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26-11-2019, 07:54 PM | #26 |
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(1) the indicator switch is wooden
(2) the single side swinger looks fine but is a total pain to service and a proper swinger would be lighter and stiffer (3) the pipe should be lower to allow luggage fitment (4) I would ride it more frequently in winter if it had 50Kg and 50hp less |
26-11-2019, 08:12 PM | #27 |
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: gloucester
Bike: M900ie
Posts: 133
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Can't really think of any!
Love it to bits! Finding it a little awkward shovelling it around - but there I'm only 5'7'' and 79 years old - short ass gerry! |
26-11-2019, 09:31 PM | #28 |
Too much time on my hands member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Forest Of Dean
Bike: S2r
Posts: 3,197
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S2R
Fuel tank and ethanol .. though now replaced and sealed Rear shock lacking any useful adjustment.. will be replaced Front shocks lacking ANY adjustment .. Can live with that given a decent rear shock Standard exhaust too heavy and quiet ... we can has termis Anyone want some standard silencers?? No hmm there's a surprise Not so nice front calipers .. must get the old golds rebuilt and fitted Else not a bad package, though my 748 has all the above as standard with cornering speeds that are sometimes a bit buttock clenching. The S2 can give you that feeling but it's usually not because it's calmly managing more corner speed than you're used to more that it's more than the shocks can manage ... still a reasonably 'quick' bike on the right roads
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26-11-2019, 09:54 PM | #29 |
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: lincoln
Bike: No Bike Yet!
Posts: 876
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Only 1 thing, I can not find the self clean & polish button??
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27-11-2019, 09:37 AM | #30 |
Too much time on my hands member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Forest Of Dean
Bike: S2r
Posts: 3,197
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That's an option on the new V4's isn't it??
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