Happy Birthday Monster

Darkness · 05-03-2020, 02:11 PM

Production of the M900 began on 5th March 1993, and has continued since.

‘All you need is a saddle, tank, engine, two wheels and handlebars’.

Flip · 05-03-2020, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkness

‘All you need is a saddle, tank, engine, two wheels and handlebars’.

........ and a TFT dash, traction control, ABS and a load of riding modes

Sorry couldn’t resist. Buon Compleanno Il Mostro!

Darren69 · 05-03-2020, 06:54 PM

I wouldn't want any of that electronic stuff, but some sort of brake would be a good idea!

Flip · 05-03-2020, 08:09 PM

Nah! Brakes only slow you down

Talking of brakes, I’m actually addicted to drinking brake fluid........

..... but it’s okay- I can stop anytime I want to!

jerry · 09-03-2020, 01:39 PM

Real Monsters only made until 2001 last carby models with proper 7'' headlights after 2002 they should all be called Electrocomplimonstrosity and after 2011 Fuglymonster

Darkness · 09-03-2020, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jerry

Real Monsters only made until 2001 last carby models with proper 7'' headlights after 2002 they should all be called Electrocomplimonstrosity and after 2011 Fuglymonster

If it’s that headlight that matters for you, production started in 1977 as the SD Darmah.

350TSS · 09-03-2020, 05:02 PM

As a function over form sort of person I think they went wrong when they started putting single sided swinging arms on them (immediately ducks for cover). SSSAs are as engineering abomination requiring extra total weight, particularly un-sprung weight, eccentric wheel adjusters that move the ride height whenever you adjust the chain, excessive torque on the nut to hold the rear wheel on, do not easily permit floating calipers etc etc.

It is telling that the pinnacle of motorcycle design, MotoGP has not seen a SSSA, not even on an Elf Honda.

I will keep banging this drum until the rest of the world gets into step.

Also one of the most successful Ducatis in WSB/BSB was the 999 series with two legs to the swinging arm

Albie · 09-03-2020, 05:11 PM

Hey Darkness it looks like party is over. Some excited children are starting a fight lol

Darkness · 09-03-2020, 08:07 PM

No worries, though it’s both of my Monsters birthdays tomorrow, 509 and 517 were each built on 10th March 1993. Twenty seven tomorrow!

Mr Gazza · 09-03-2020, 10:04 PM

Congratulations.
I hope they have still got plenty of compression, they will have 54 candles to blow out between them..

Uncle Bob · 10-03-2020, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 350TSS

As a function over form sort of person I think they went wrong when they started putting single sided swinging arms on them (immediately ducks for cover). SSSAs are as engineering abomination requiring extra total weight, particularly un-sprung weight, eccentric wheel adjusters that move the ride height whenever you adjust the chain, excessive torque on the nut to hold the rear wheel on, do not easily permit floating calipers etc etc.

It is telling that the pinnacle of motorcycle design, MotoGP has not seen a SSSA, not even on an Elf Honda.

I will keep banging this drum until the rest of the world gets into step.

Also one of the most successful Ducatis in WSB/BSB was the 999 series with two legs to the swinging arm

And how many legs (arms) has the current Ducati offering in these two classes got?

It's an unusual comment for a Ducati forum really. I mean, function over form??? Are you sure you're in the right place? lol

jerry · 10-03-2020, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkness

If it’s that headlight that matters for you, production started in 1977 as the SD Darmah.

I had one back in 1986 Lovely sound and looks ,, heavy not that great handling and the Bevel engine was not easy to look after like the belt drive models

Goofle · 12-03-2020, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkness

No worries, though it’s both of my Monsters birthdays tomorrow, 509 and 517 were each built on 10th March 1993. Twenty seven tomorrow!

How'd you get that info please? I'd be curious when mine was built - frame number 266?

Darkness · 12-03-2020, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Goofle

How'd you get that info please? I'd be curious when mine was built - frame number 266?

You need to ask nicely at a Ducati Service Centre. The build date is listed on their computer record.

12-03-2020, 11:57 AM

Personal comment here - the "first" monsters were the best of the bunch, obviously they have been superseded in terms of performance and technology but nothing after the first model has matched the concept and simplicity that we saw in the early to mid 90's.

For me and my taste I prefer the M900, the S4RS and the 1100 Evo in that order. The newer models are "ok" but not what I see as a Monster. As much as I don't think I'd like to own one, I kinda think that the Scrambler is closest to the original concept in many ways - fun, light and not too serious / focussed.

This is jut my opinion of course!

Ben

05-03-2020, 02:11 PM	#1
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	Happy Birthday Monster Production of the M900 began on 5th March 1993, and has continued since. ‘All you need is a saddle, tank, engine, two wheels and handlebars’. __________________ Original and Best since 1993

05-03-2020, 06:54 PM	#3
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	I wouldn't want any of that electronic stuff, but some sort of brake would be a good idea! __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

05-03-2020, 08:09 PM	#4
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	Nah! Brakes only slow you down Talking of brakes, I’m actually addicted to drinking brake fluid........ ..... but it’s okay- I can stop anytime I want to! __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you!

09-03-2020, 01:39 PM	#5
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,804	Real Monsters only made until 2001 last carby models with proper 7'' headlights after 2002 they should all be called Electrocomplimonstrosity and after 2011 Fuglymonster __________________ MONSTERMAN

09-03-2020, 05:11 PM	#8
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,030	Hey Darkness it looks like party is over. Some excited children are starting a fight lol __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

09-03-2020, 05:02 PM	#7
350TSS Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shipbourne Bike: M900 Posts: 1,419	As a function over form sort of person I think they went wrong when they started putting single sided swinging arms on them (immediately ducks for cover). SSSAs are as engineering abomination requiring extra total weight, particularly un-sprung weight, eccentric wheel adjusters that move the ride height whenever you adjust the chain, excessive torque on the nut to hold the rear wheel on, do not easily permit floating calipers etc etc. It is telling that the pinnacle of motorcycle design, MotoGP has not seen a SSSA, not even on an Elf Honda. I will keep banging this drum until the rest of the world gets into step. Also one of the most successful Ducatis in WSB/BSB was the 999 series with two legs to the swinging arm

09-03-2020, 08:07 PM	#9
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	No worries, though it’s both of my Monsters birthdays tomorrow, 509 and 517 were each built on 10th March 1993. Twenty seven tomorrow! __________________ Original and Best since 1993

09-03-2020, 10:04 PM	#10
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,796	Congratulations. I hope they have still got plenty of compression, they will have 54 candles to blow out between them.. __________________

12-03-2020, 11:57 AM	#15
Nottsbiker Guest Posts: n/a	Personal comment here - the "first" monsters were the best of the bunch, obviously they have been superseded in terms of performance and technology but nothing after the first model has matched the concept and simplicity that we saw in the early to mid 90's. For me and my taste I prefer the M900, the S4RS and the 1100 Evo in that order. The newer models are "ok" but not what I see as a Monster. As much as I don't think I'd like to own one, I kinda think that the Scrambler is closest to the original concept in many ways - fun, light and not too serious / focussed. This is jut my opinion of course! Ben