Impulse buy

27-01-2020, 09:29 AM

Hello all, just joined the Monster owning numbers this weekend after buying a Dark M800 ie on ebay. Not a good idea to browse and bid after a few drinks ��

Anyhow, well maintained with belts/shims done in the last 6 months by the mechanic owner.
Only issues are that the tank could do with a respray and the engine casing is are a bit furry.
Looks nice next to my white 848, just got to find away to explain it to my wife now...

Darkness · 27-01-2020, 09:34 AM

Welcome aboard!

slob · 27-01-2020, 09:47 AM

Repaint the tank in white and hope she thinks one white Ducati looks much like another ;-)

Welcome to the forum

Nickj · 27-01-2020, 09:54 AM

Well done there, you could always say you're going to flip it once you've tidied it up ..... and you know just how long that kind of thing can take

27-01-2020, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slob

Repaint the tank in white and hope she thinks one white Ducati looks much like another ;-)

Welcome to the forum

She will definitely notice an unfaired bike ��

mickj · 27-01-2020, 10:24 AM

Welcome to the forum Steve

, good luck with the wife

Or you could just remind her that YOU are master of the household, then duck.

Dukedesmo · 27-01-2020, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by slob

Repaint the tank in white and hope she thinks one white Ducati looks much like another ;-)

Pretty sure that would work on my Wife, she can't tell the difference between my 916 and Guzzi LeMans because they're both red and make a similar noise - the only reason she can spot the Monster is because it's black!...

Welcome to the forum.

Mr Gazza · 27-01-2020, 10:55 AM

I can only quote the wise and witty Grumpy, when asked by a lady "How many motorbikes do you need?" His quick answer was " How many pairs of shoes have you got."

Darren69 · 27-01-2020, 12:16 PM

Shoes, handbags or even cushions even might work.

27-01-2020, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

I can only quote the wise and witty Grumpy, when asked by a lady "How many motorbikes do you need?" His quick answer was " How many pairs of shoes have you got."

I’ll let you know how that goes when I’m out of A&E 😂

27-01-2020, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dukedesmo

Pretty sure that would work on my Wife, she can't tell the difference between my 916 and Guzzi LeMans because they're both red and make a similar noise - the only reason she can spot the Monster is because it's black!...

Welcome to the forum.

Excellent! 😂

utopia · 27-01-2020, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevie70

Not a good idea to browse and bid after a few drinks ��

In general no, it probably isn't.
However in this case you have bought a bike which is very similar to my own M750 ... which has been the motorcycling apple of my eye for about 15yrs now.
But you have a tad more performance and no carb icing to contend with.
Therefore I cannot fault your purchase in any way.

Welcome along.

Grumpy · 27-01-2020, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

I can only quote the wise and witty Grumpy, when asked by a lady "How many motorbikes do you need?" His quick answer was " How many pairs of shoes have you got."

I think I've got more bikes the The wife has shoes!!!

Oh....welcome aboard. Let us know how good the hospital food was whilst recovering!

350TSS · 27-01-2020, 07:58 PM

When asked " How many bikes do you need?" my reply is "one more than I've got"

Uncle Bob · 28-01-2020, 02:29 PM

Hello and welcome!

27-01-2020, 09:29 AM	#1
Stevie70 Guest Posts: n/a	Impulse buy Hello all, just joined the Monster owning numbers this weekend after buying a Dark M800 ie on ebay. Not a good idea to browse and bid after a few drinks �� Anyhow, well maintained with belts/shims done in the last 6 months by the mechanic owner. Only issues are that the tank could do with a respray and the engine casing is are a bit furry. Looks nice next to my white 848, just got to find away to explain it to my wife now... Last edited by Stevie70; 27-01-2020 at 09:38 AM.. Reason: picture

27-01-2020, 09:34 AM	#2
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	Welcome aboard! __________________ Original and Best since 1993

27-01-2020, 09:54 AM	#4
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,206	Well done there, you could always say you're going to flip it once you've tidied it up ..... and you know just how long that kind of thing can take __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

27-01-2020, 10:24 AM	#6
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 565	Welcome to the forum Steve , good luck with the wife Or you could just remind her that YOU are master of the household, then duck. __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

27-01-2020, 10:55 AM	#8
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,963	I can only quote the wise and witty Grumpy, when asked by a lady "How many motorbikes do you need?" His quick answer was " How many pairs of shoes have you got." __________________

27-01-2020, 09:47 AM	#3
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,733	Repaint the tank in white and hope she thinks one white Ducati looks much like another ;-) Welcome to the forum

27-01-2020, 12:16 PM	#9
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,091	Shoes, handbags or even cushions even might work. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

27-01-2020, 07:58 PM	#14
350TSS Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shipbourne Bike: M900 Posts: 1,422	When asked " How many bikes do you need?" my reply is "one more than I've got"

28-01-2020, 02:29 PM	#15
Uncle Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Milton Keynes Bike: M1100evo Posts: 233	Hello and welcome!