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Hello from Glasgow - First Ducati, a low miles 2011, Monster 1100.
Hello everyone- new to the forum and to this amazing bike and whilst I won't be able to give out much useful information on them for a while, I hope I can get some from the experts!
Not been out on it much since I bought it given time of year - 30 miles covered only, well it is January in Scotland! - and can't wait for Spring as so far, I am blown away by it, having never had a twin. ( Been on a GSXR 750 K5 for last 2 years) One thing that does freak me out slightly so far is the sidestand - the lean is very very scary! Is there any way other than buying a £120 replacement forged out of aluminium billet from the USA from The Bay to have it stand a bit more upright? And feel a bit less likely to topple over expensively! All replies very welcome! Thanks! |
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Livingston
Bike: M1100evo
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Hello mr George. Mine leans over far too, never fell yet so I’d ignore
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Good to know, cheers Ron!
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record breaker!!
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Peterborough
Bike: M1200R
Posts: 2,154
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Welcome aboard!
I wouldn't concern yourself about the side stand...' They all do that' ! If you fancy a nimble south, we hold an annual bash called the 'Weekender' in May. It's a weekend of bikes, food and run outs, oh, the odd sherbet! http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=57860
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Shipbourne
Bike: M900
Posts: 1,421
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Or simply cut a piece of 10mm aluminium plate to match the footprint of the bit of the stand that sits on the ground the drill a 6mm hole through it and countersink it, then drill a 5mm hole in the bottom of the stand and tap it 6mm and with a 6mm csk allen screw bolt the two together, alleviating the angle of dangle
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Thanks Grumpy, might be worrying to much! And given I'm partial to the odd sherbert, will check that weekend out! Appreciate it.
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Milton Keynes
Bike: M1100evo
Posts: 233
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Hello and welcome.
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Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Clevedon
Bike: M1200s
Posts: 560
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Welcome to the forum George
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Welcome Mr George. I'm 6 months in with my first Monster, which so far has been mix of joy and challenge. Seems to be the norm round here. Let's say, they're beautiful when they're working.
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