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Old 11-09-2020, 09:48 PM   #1
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Wink New (soon to be) owner!

Hi all.

Just ordered a new 1200S (in black/black) to replace my fifth Triumph (a 955i). Due to a very rare medical condition, I needed (or, should I say, wanted!) something more user friendly and the Monster was a no brainer...my second Ducati after one of the very first 916 Bipostos back in 1994!

Has anybody fitted Evotech kit to their bikes? I've got the tail tidy coming but am seriously considering the radiator/engine/oil cooler protectors, as well as the frame and wheel spindle protection. My condition (Transverse Myelitis) has caused a loss of some muscle strength so I'm looking to ensure I've got all the bases covered just in case I have a stationary/camber issue! Don't worry.. I'm fine in motion!
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Old 11-09-2020, 09:50 PM   #2
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Evotech stuff all good quality and fits nicely. Never had any issues

Also congrats on the bike 😜
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Old 11-09-2020, 09:59 PM   #3
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Welcome to the forum Ted, great choice , evotech is great quality as Ron says, I have the tail tidy and rad guard on my 821. My only issue was the OE bolts......which as everyone knows are made of cheese
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Old 11-09-2020, 10:28 PM   #4
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I have a set of barely used r&g frame protectors for sale if you’re interested.
They weren’t on my 1200r when I had a serious mishap last year... it is no more sadly.
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=57510
The radiator guards are a no-brainer, a holed radiator will set you back a grand.
Personally, I much prefer evotech kit to r&g rad guards which are tie wrapped on rather than bolted.


... oh, and hello, welcome to the forum!

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Old 11-09-2020, 10:37 PM   #5
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The transverse myelitis is a relatively unusual one, hope the primary source is sorted or under control and your recovering .. slowly but improving.

There's a couple of people down your way and you're in a reasonable place to get to areas of monster activity.

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Old 11-09-2020, 10:45 PM   #6
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Welcome aboard, Ted!

I see you're Hampshire based so handy for Moto Rapido, (are you buying it from them?).

Evotech stuff is well designed, nicely made and I've found that their customer service is excellent. Be aware that I don't think Evotech include printed guides with their products anymore. For installation instructions, you need to download them from their website.
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Old 12-09-2020, 05:55 AM   #7
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. Be aware that I don't think Evotech include printed guides with their products anymore. For installation instructions, you need to download them from their website.
.........once again Vince you are spot on, the website is easy to use and the instructions are vary clear,even I could do it !!!( slob will be laughing out loud at this point having first hand knowledge if my IT abilities!).
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Old 12-09-2020, 09:29 AM   #8
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Welcome to the forum Ted Enjoy your new bike, the 1200s is a great bike.
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Old 12-09-2020, 01:27 PM   #9
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Welcome too the Forum Ted, you'll find a plethora of advice and help here, all offered in our unique way. I have fitted a few Evotch bits and fully satisfied with every one. My EVO is virtually all black, so last time I had it in bits (only on days ending in 'Y') i sprayed the oil cooler guard to give a bit of colour.





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Old 16-09-2020, 09:40 PM   #10
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Welcome, hopefully you'll enjoy the new bike when it comes.
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Old 20-09-2020, 03:30 PM   #11
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Cheers Ron. All ordered. Much appreciated ��
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Old 20-09-2020, 03:34 PM   #12
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Thanks for your reply. Are you Park Gate, as in just up the road from me?
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Old 20-09-2020, 03:36 PM   #13
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Cheers Boris. Shame I can't access the photo yet!
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Old 20-09-2020, 03:37 PM   #14
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Appreciated Sir ��
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Old 20-09-2020, 03:40 PM   #15
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I have a set of barely used r&g frame protectors for sale if you’re interested.
They weren’t on my 1200r when I had a serious mishap last year... it is no more sadly.
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=57510
The radiator guards are a no-brainer, a holed radiator will set you back a grand.
Personally, I much prefer evotech kit to r&g rad guards which are tie wrapped on rather than bolted.


... oh, and hello, welcome to the forum!
Thanks for the offer - regretfully I have already taken the plunge on the Evotech. Have been in Scotland (still am) on holiday and without too much internet access. Forgot I had asked the question ( and didn't realise I had been replied to! ).

The 'serious mishap' does not sound good. Are you ok?
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