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22-09-2019, 07:21 PM | #1 | |
Pleasantly surprised!
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22-09-2019, 07:39 PM | #2 |
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Fair call.
So I was thinking gloss black with the Ducati twin-line logo in gold (and a smaller twin-line Desmo on the rear of the seat cover). I cannot abide the current look. It even says 'Monsterio' on the tail - what the heck!? It's Il Mostro! Not Monsterio! |
23-09-2019, 08:30 PM | #3 | |
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23-09-2019, 08:56 PM | #4 |
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Wow!! Blue bins to match the bike too!!
Welcome along by the way! Colours are indeed a personal thing and if everyone knew the red ones were fastest we’d all be riding them I’ve always liked the ‘80’s black and gold ever since working with a chap who had a 900ss - a thing of magic and mystery back in the days when I was still dashing about leaving trails of blue smoke from a pair of rasping Swarbricks. Olivera’s is a nice take on the ‘80’s design with the lining a hark back to the ‘Ducati wing’ of the ‘60’s So I wouldn’t worry too much about copying as it’s your own take on a homage to bikes in Ducati’s history- much like they did themselves a few years back. Although, ironically up until the 20th Anniversary Monster the one font they couldn’t use (I still wonder how much it cost them to use it then ‘coz they’ve never used it since) was the one the bike was born with:
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23-09-2019, 09:45 PM | #5 | |
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They failed to match the original gold frame shade too.
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24-09-2019, 06:48 PM | #6 |
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Full disclosure: That photo was not taken at my place, they're not my bins
I can't say I'm a fan of that original font, but it is interesting to learn that there is obviously some copyright with Cagiva and permission was not granted to use it after the company moved hands (again). |
24-09-2019, 08:31 PM | #7 | |
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https://www.motorcyclelogos.org/cagiva-3/
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24-09-2019, 08:50 PM | #8 | ||
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As for the frame paint- I think even back in the day there were variations of it but certainly the 20th Anniversary bikes were nowhere near. Quote:
'Tis funny as when I bought my '97 Monster at the end of 1999 (from a mate who bought it new) I was riding a '96 GSX-R750WT and to begin with the Monster felt antiquated to say the least but there was something about the way it rode that I instantly loved- the seemingly endless 'real world' torque but as I became more aware of Monster models the TPG takeover had refreshed the font, bought out the fuel injected model and generally modernised the look using the ST frame and it's rising rate rear suspension (as opposed to the 888 hoop) making my bike look and feel even older and I began to wish I had waited and bought a later model. As time went on I bought an S4 along side the Monster (I still had the GSX-R too at this point) and on paper it was more powerful, better handling and enjoyed a more modern touch from the switchgear to fuel injection and water cooling but there was some old world charm with the 2v motor that was under my skin and so I waved bye bye to the S4 and set about making the old 900 truly 'mine'. Today, almost twenty years and 35000 miles later I love it more than ever- it puts a smile on my face literally every time I ride it and now that even Ducati themselves can't use the Cagiva font I smile even more- that'll teach the Audi bastids to bring the old models' service parts prices 'in line' with current models.
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22-09-2019, 07:41 PM | #9 |
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What Jez said about pictures... We love them.
Regarding the RR. Unfortunately it's a common problem on most bikes fitted with them. The frying syndrome is caused by poor connections in the three, or two yellow cables coming up from the alternator to the RR. These cables demand a low resistance route all the way through or heat builds up, which kills the RR and often melts the cables too. Make sure your yellow cables are not melted or degraded in any way, then make the best connections to the new RR that you can. Some folks hard wire them, others use superseal connectors. I use soldered on Gold bullet connectors available from model shops for radio controlled electric models, which I then protect with heatshrink. I'm sure there will be plenty of suggestions for the best way to achieve a proper weather proof low resistance connection.. Take your pick but don't skimp on it.
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22-09-2019, 07:49 PM | #10 |
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Paint job is a bit marmite, but you're right about Il Mostro.
I like the wheels and there's an interesting modified exhaust system too. Just look at the billet hoop though.. Very expensive!! Nice find.. Congratulations on a four bin shot too..
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22-09-2019, 07:57 PM | #11 | |
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For it to be totally perfect for me, it really boils down to: - Headlight - Bar end mirrors - Paint job (I'll get the CF bit's re-lacquered at the same time so its all shiny shiny) This bike was a steal - had been up on ebay for 2800, then it was down to 2500, then 2200, then suddenly 1800! At that point I rented a van and drove down to Cheltenham last Saturday to pick her up - 12 hours of driving (back in Glasgow that night), 100% worth it! |
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23-09-2019, 08:34 AM | #12 |
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You can get decent beefed up starter and earth cables for Halfords in various lengths.
Have you got a painter in Glasgow? If not I can recommend a guy based out in Strathaven who did an excellent job on my tank recently. |
22-09-2019, 07:49 PM | #13 | |
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Ducati Glasgow said it's either the generator or the RR but they can't tell if it's the generator if the RR is also fried, which now seems odd to me after seeing Kato's post (and the glowing reviews most people give to Ducati Glasgow), but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and go back for any other work I can't feasibly do myself (it helps that they're a very short walk from work). Another part of the reason for leaving the final solution is that I'm fairly sure the starter circuit is exhibiting its common problem as well and needs a cable upgrade (possibly the terminals on the starter motor need replacing too, but I have yet to give it a good look). At the moment it's a lottery as to whether or not she'll crank when you press the button... So my intention is to get the cash together over the part of the winter where I'm riding less and sort out the RR & Starter together. |
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