Hello from Cardiff

13-01-2020, 07:33 PM

Hi,

I’ve just joined here and thought I’d say hello.

I’ve just bought my first Ducati, and went into the deep end with a Monster S4R.

I’ve always had Ducati’s in the family, my dad has owned at least one for the last 20 years and my brother also caught the bug.

Looking forward to starting my ownership with a bit of fun.

Darkness · 13-01-2020, 11:02 PM

Welcome aboard, or should I say “Shwmae But!”

mickj · 14-01-2020, 09:59 AM

Welcome to the forum Adam.

Probably only 10 miles from me using the short cut.

Darkness · 16-01-2020, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mjgt

Welcome to the forum Adam.

Probably only 10 miles from me using the short cut.

Is the Waverley still sailing to Penarth?

16-01-2020, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkness

Is the Waverley still sailing to Penarth?

I think it does for special journeys. I might try and sneak the monster on as I can push it along the pier ��

ChrisC2925 · 14-01-2020, 05:16 PM

Welcome Adam, that should put a smile on your face

Uncle Bob · 15-01-2020, 09:07 AM

Hello and welcome.

Grumpy · 15-01-2020, 09:35 PM

Welcome aboard!

15-01-2020, 10:55 PM

Thank you for the warm welcome all.

I’m still waiting to pick it up as it’s being prepped.

I’m really excited about owning my first Ducati, but hoping I don’t scare the living daylights out of myself ��

350TSS · 15-01-2020, 11:04 PM

S4R is a bit of an animal, the throttle goes both ways so ..................... PIN IT ........ just as as soon as you feel comfortable.

16-01-2020, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 350TSS

S4R is a bit of an animal, the throttle goes both ways so ..................... PIN IT ........ just as as soon as you feel comfortable.

�� I’m looking forward to the 2 hour ride home. Hopefully get used to it by the time I’m home.

Darren69 · 16-01-2020, 09:12 PM

Hello and welcome. First Monster S4R? They dont get more hairy scary white knuckle ride than that! Rider aids? What are they, eh? I keep meaning to drop a 996 motor in mine if i come across one for even more midrange and scares.

18-01-2020, 08:07 PM

Finally picked it up after a 5 hour round trip in today’s weather. Beautiful day, but freezing cold.

I can see why you guys said it was an animal. The power seems to be relentless, I can’t imagine what the newer one with the 1200 must be like.

It is a totally different power delivery compared to my brothers 916, it’s like it just wants to eat you alive every time you touch the throttle

Grumpy · 18-01-2020, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by adampadum

I can see why you guys said it was an animal. The power seems to be relentless, I can’t imagine what the newer one with the 1200 must be like.

I call my 1200r 'my ferret on acid!'
Mind you it's permanently in sport mode!!!

Enjoy the S4r it's a wolf in sheep's clothing!

13-01-2020, 07:33 PM	#1
adampadum Guest Posts: n/a	Hello from Cardiff Hi, I’ve just joined here and thought I’d say hello. I’ve just bought my first Ducati, and went into the deep end with a Monster S4R. I’ve always had Ducati’s in the family, my dad has owned at least one for the last 20 years and my brother also caught the bug. Looking forward to starting my ownership with a bit of fun.

13-01-2020, 11:02 PM	#2
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	Welcome aboard, or should I say “Shwmae But!” __________________ Original and Best since 1993

14-01-2020, 09:59 AM	#3
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 565	Welcome to the forum Adam. Probably only 10 miles from me using the short cut. __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

15-01-2020, 09:35 PM	#8
Grumpy record breaker!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peterborough Bike: M1200R Posts: 2,155	Welcome aboard! __________________ It's not the destination, but the journey that matters Definition of a motorbike, a devise for overtaking cars!

16-01-2020, 09:12 PM	#12
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,091	Hello and welcome. First Monster S4R? They dont get more hairy scary white knuckle ride than that! Rider aids? What are they, eh? I keep meaning to drop a 996 motor in mine if i come across one for even more midrange and scares. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

14-01-2020, 05:16 PM	#6
ChrisC2925 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ormskirk Bike: M600 Posts: 244	Welcome Adam, that should put a smile on your face

15-01-2020, 09:07 AM	#7
Uncle Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Milton Keynes Bike: M1100evo Posts: 233	Hello and welcome.

15-01-2020, 10:55 PM	#9
adampadum Guest Posts: n/a	Thank you for the warm welcome all. I’m still waiting to pick it up as it’s being prepped. I’m really excited about owning my first Ducati, but hoping I don’t scare the living daylights out of myself ��

15-01-2020, 11:04 PM	#10
350TSS Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shipbourne Bike: M900 Posts: 1,422	S4R is a bit of an animal, the throttle goes both ways so ..................... PIN IT ........ just as as soon as you feel comfortable.

18-01-2020, 08:07 PM	#13
adampadum Guest Posts: n/a	Finally picked it up after a 5 hour round trip in today’s weather. Beautiful day, but freezing cold. I can see why you guys said it was an animal. The power seems to be relentless, I can’t imagine what the newer one with the 1200 must be like. It is a totally different power delivery compared to my brothers 916, it’s like it just wants to eat you alive every time you touch the throttle