New from hove

15-10-2017, 08:44 PM

Hi picked up a 09 1100 evo from Leeds last Sunday evening and rode it back south.... great bike first stock pipe that actually sounds good.
Only one gripe....
The headlight is positively the worst that I have ever had the misfortune to use... I might As well have a candle burning at the front.....
What’s the experience of the collective with the stock light?

Mr Gazza · 15-10-2017, 09:59 PM

I don't think the Borg ride Ducatis..

Better to ask someone on here.

Nickj · 16-10-2017, 07:47 AM

It seems to be the rule that the lights vary from naff to mostly naff, with a few exceptions.

The 750's I had were less than inspiring to ride in the dark and my S2R is equally bad. I had a CB500/4 that had a better light pattern that got even better with a cibie Z fitted.
The light is there but the beam pattern is really bad and there isn't much choice of alternatives for the round lights.
The split new generation lights are probably more limited on options.

The 748R I have... day time I'll take on virtually anything, gets dark and a good 125 is a challenge only because I can't see where I'm going!! Then it is essentially a race bike and the only night time road racing is endurance.

Carrots anyone??

SunEye · 16-10-2017, 12:40 PM

The stock light on the evo is useless. Sticking a good bulb in there still doesn't make it very useable. Ideally I would suggest replacing it with something that works if you plan to ride at night. There are a few people that have done that.

16-10-2017, 05:36 PM

What are people using without spending +
- £500 for a headlamp....

Darren69 · 16-10-2017, 06:26 PM

If you can get an HID kit for your headlight, that will improve things eg a lot more brightness. I'm running one on the S4 and it is a lot better but the reflector isn't great on those old 70's round lights so the light pattern is less than ideal.

Rubbish headlights seem to come as standard on all Ducati, my 748 is crap too. I have to use hi beam on that all the time in the dark just to see anything and its not great for on coming traffic but they blind me with there lights so what, we're even?

16-10-2017, 09:07 PM

Welcome i’m up the road in Burgess Hill, Devils Dyke road one of favs for blast.
I use Philips Xtreme bulb slightly better, also remove visor pinlock when possible.
Post pic of your bike.
Cheers

16-10-2017, 10:29 PM

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29-10-2017, 05:24 PM

Welcome Goose. Not far from you, or Mart64 for that matter, in Haywards Heath.
As has been mentioned, the lights are great in my experience either. My old dark one was like having sidelights only ��

30-10-2017, 04:10 PM

Well have to arrange a monster run..... daytime of course...
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Flip · 30-10-2017, 09:07 PM

Welcome along- I'm a few miles West along the coast in LA so not far away either.

As for light improvements, I ride a 1997 900- try that on a dark night and afterwards your 1100 will be amazing!!

jerry · 31-10-2017, 06:35 AM

Im in Hove too , when in UK

Doggy · 31-10-2017, 05:18 PM

Hi and welcome .
Roll on the summer and a ride for ice cream by the sea .

Ron1000 · 31-10-2017, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goose

Hi picked up a 09 1100 evo from Leeds last Sunday evening and rode it back south.... great bike first stock pipe that actually sounds good.
Only one gripe....
The headlight is positively the worst that I have ever had the misfortune to use... I might As well have a candle burning at the front.....
What’s the experience of the collective with the stock light?

Same as you. Terrible, I just look harder if i get caught in the dark. Lol

02-11-2017, 08:29 AM

I have a 2013 796 and the headlight is not the best compared to my old speed triple.
I'm in Surrey so would be good to meet up...Don't seem to be many monster owners that meet up in the london/surrey area?

15-10-2017, 08:44 PM	#1
Goose Guest Posts: n/a	New from hove Hi picked up a 09 1100 evo from Leeds last Sunday evening and rode it back south.... great bike first stock pipe that actually sounds good. Only one gripe.... The headlight is positively the worst that I have ever had the misfortune to use... I might As well have a candle burning at the front..... What’s the experience of the collective with the stock light?

15-10-2017, 09:59 PM	#2
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,804	I don't think the Borg ride Ducatis.. Better to ask someone on here. __________________

16-10-2017, 07:47 AM	#3
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,189	It seems to be the rule that the lights vary from naff to mostly naff, with a few exceptions. The 750's I had were less than inspiring to ride in the dark and my S2R is equally bad. I had a CB500/4 that had a better light pattern that got even better with a cibie Z fitted. The light is there but the beam pattern is really bad and there isn't much choice of alternatives for the round lights. The split new generation lights are probably more limited on options. The 748R I have... day time I'll take on virtually anything, gets dark and a good 125 is a challenge only because I can't see where I'm going!! Then it is essentially a race bike and the only night time road racing is endurance. Carrots anyone?? __________________ "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

16-10-2017, 06:26 PM	#6
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	If you can get an HID kit for your headlight, that will improve things eg a lot more brightness. I'm running one on the S4 and it is a lot better but the reflector isn't great on those old 70's round lights so the light pattern is less than ideal. Rubbish headlights seem to come as standard on all Ducati, my 748 is crap too. I have to use hi beam on that all the time in the dark just to see anything and its not great for on coming traffic but they blind me with there lights so what, we're even? __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

16-10-2017, 10:29 PM	#8
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16-10-2017, 12:40 PM	#4
SunEye Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bognor Regis Bike: Other Ducati Posts: 589	The stock light on the evo is useless. Sticking a good bulb in there still doesn't make it very useable. Ideally I would suggest replacing it with something that works if you plan to ride at night. There are a few people that have done that.

16-10-2017, 05:36 PM	#5
Goose Guest Posts: n/a	What are people using without spending + - £500 for a headlamp....

16-10-2017, 09:07 PM	#7
mart64 Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome i’m up the road in Burgess Hill, Devils Dyke road one of favs for blast. I use Philips Xtreme bulb slightly better, also remove visor pinlock when possible. Post pic of your bike. Cheers

29-10-2017, 05:24 PM	#9
slinemfc Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome Goose. Not far from you, or Mart64 for that matter, in Haywards Heath. As has been mentioned, the lights are great in my experience either. My old dark one was like having sidelights only ��

30-10-2017, 04:10 PM	#10
Goose Guest Posts: n/a	Well have to arrange a monster run..... daytime of course... ��

30-10-2017, 09:07 PM	#11
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	Welcome along- I'm a few miles West along the coast in LA so not far away either. As for light improvements, I ride a 1997 900- try that on a dark night and afterwards your 1100 will be amazing!! __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you!

31-10-2017, 06:35 AM	#12
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,814	Im in Hove too , when in UK __________________ MONSTERMAN

31-10-2017, 05:18 PM	#13
Doggy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Kent Bike: M796 Posts: 510	Hi and welcome . Roll on the summer and a ride for ice cream by the sea .

02-11-2017, 08:29 AM	#15
Chrisnic Guest Posts: n/a	I have a 2013 796 and the headlight is not the best compared to my old speed triple. I'm in Surrey so would be good to meet up...Don't seem to be many monster owners that meet up in the london/surrey area?