Hi to everyone on the forum from Wiltshire.

Rally · 28-02-2010, 10:18 AM

I have joined the forum to gain some more knowledge (and friends of course,) of this brand of bike. I'm looking for a Monster after having a go on an S2R last weekend and really enjoying it.
Any comments of preferred models etc are appreciated, but at the moment I am swaying towards an S4R 996 model from 2004.

I look forward to meeting some of you at the Wootten Bassett run and any days after that as well.

J.P · 28-02-2010, 11:19 AM

Welcome to the club. Nice choice of bikes you're looking at.
The S2R 800 if very popular and a really nice bike. The S4R's add the plumbing and power, if you look in the For Sale section I'm sure Phil996 is selling his still and that's a lovely blue one.
Plenty of advice from the owners here if and when you want it.

NattyBoy · 28-02-2010, 12:35 PM

hi mate and welcome - I had an 04 s4r and really enjoyed it. Chalk and cheese compared to an s2r though

Stuart42 · 28-02-2010, 03:48 PM

Hi rally

and welcome to the club.

I know its not Wilts but us Hampshire lot are quite busy and you're more than welcome to join us. We take anyone, people from Calne, Bath, even Salisbury.

We usually go for a breakfast once a month, had one today, good to see you all. And there's plenty of other stuff we've got planned.

So keep your eye out and come along, will be good to see a new face.

Good luck with the bike hunt.

Cheers
Stuart

28-02-2010, 05:29 PM

Hello from an ex Swindon dweller welcome

uksurfer · 28-02-2010, 07:07 PM

Welcome Rally, hopefully see you at a Hants meet soon as you've got your bike!

Gutsy · 28-02-2010, 07:35 PM

Hi Rally
Welcome to the Ducati world. You're on your way to the best part of your life with a Monster. I want to echo Stuart 42 and UKSurfer's welcome to come along to the Hants meet as the more you can get out on your bike, the broader your smile will be.

Hope to see you tearing up the roads soon.

Cheers
Gutsy

Rally · 28-02-2010, 07:39 PM

Thanks for all you replies and welcome messages. I had heard that the Hants group was more active and the one to watch! Thats a good job as it means a longer ride to get some where when a meet is going on.
We have a great pub meet 5 miles from home at the Red Lion in Avebury every Wednesday, but I rarely go as it is too close! I go to Poole on a Tuesday instead, 65 miles of pure tarmac heaven.

So is it recommended to have the hoses and water jacket ones or stay letting natures air keep it cool? I do like the sound of the extra power though!

28-02-2010, 07:39 PM

Hey!

Whatever you get, make sure its red with white wheels, they add 10bhp for sure!

Pedro · 01-03-2010, 12:35 AM

Hey Rally

welcome to the club, not far from you, just south about 5 miles!

Ped

01-03-2010, 09:08 AM

Welcome from Swindonia.

Liz · 01-03-2010, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart42

I know its not Wilts but us Hampshire lot are quite busy and you're more than welcome to join us. We take anyone, people from Calne, Bath, even Salisbury.

Stuart

Oi, you're honoured that we grace you with our presence!

Rally · 03-03-2010, 11:02 PM

Well folks, as you can see from the change of profile picture, I bit the bullet and have got an S4R from a fellow member (phil996). Thanks Phil, can't wait for collection and will be in touch asap.

As to Red being quicker Neil, we will just have to see on that one............................

slob · 04-03-2010, 05:18 AM

'Dark' is the faster than light, ask a black hole.
Welcome to the club.

Stuart42 · 04-03-2010, 07:24 AM

Nice one Rally, hope to see you about soon.

Cheers
Stuart

28-02-2010, 10:18 AM	#1
Rally Taking life easy........ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,969	Hi to everyone on the forum from Wiltshire. I have joined the forum to gain some more knowledge (and friends of course,) of this brand of bike. I'm looking for a Monster after having a go on an S2R last weekend and really enjoying it. Any comments of preferred models etc are appreciated, but at the moment I am swaying towards an S4R 996 model from 2004. I look forward to meeting some of you at the Wootten Bassett run and any days after that as well.

28-02-2010, 11:19 AM	#2
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	Welcome to the club. Nice choice of bikes you're looking at. The S2R 800 if very popular and a really nice bike. The S4R's add the plumbing and power, if you look in the For Sale section I'm sure Phil996 is selling his still and that's a lovely blue one. Plenty of advice from the owners here if and when you want it. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

28-02-2010, 07:07 PM	#6
uksurfer Its all grey now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southampton Bike: M1200s Posts: 2,940	Welcome Rally, hopefully see you at a Hants meet soon as you've got your bike! __________________ Evolution - M600 - S4 - M796 - M1100evo - M1200s

01-03-2010, 12:35 AM	#10
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,158	Hey Rally welcome to the club, not far from you, just south about 5 miles! Ped __________________ Monster 1200R! KTM 990 SuperDuke

28-02-2010, 12:35 PM	#3
NattyBoy Monsterless again for now Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wiltshire Bike: M900 Posts: 3,189	hi mate and welcome - I had an 04 s4r and really enjoyed it. Chalk and cheese compared to an s2r though

28-02-2010, 03:48 PM	#4
Stuart42 Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Andover Bike: M750 Posts: 925	Hi rally and welcome to the club. I know its not Wilts but us Hampshire lot are quite busy and you're more than welcome to join us. We take anyone, people from Calne, Bath, even Salisbury. We usually go for a breakfast once a month, had one today, good to see you all. And there's plenty of other stuff we've got planned. So keep your eye out and come along, will be good to see a new face. Good luck with the bike hunt. Cheers Stuart

28-02-2010, 05:29 PM	#5
He11cat Guest Posts: n/a	Hello from an ex Swindon dweller welcome

28-02-2010, 07:35 PM	#7
Gutsy Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eastleigh Bike: M800ie Posts: 168	Hi Rally Welcome to the Ducati world. You're on your way to the best part of your life with a Monster. I want to echo Stuart 42 and UKSurfer's welcome to come along to the Hants meet as the more you can get out on your bike, the broader your smile will be. Hope to see you tearing up the roads soon. Cheers Gutsy

28-02-2010, 07:39 PM	#8
Rally Taking life easy........ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,969	Thanks for all you replies and welcome messages. I had heard that the Hants group was more active and the one to watch! Thats a good job as it means a longer ride to get some where when a meet is going on. We have a great pub meet 5 miles from home at the Red Lion in Avebury every Wednesday, but I rarely go as it is too close! I go to Poole on a Tuesday instead, 65 miles of pure tarmac heaven. So is it recommended to have the hoses and water jacket ones or stay letting natures air keep it cool? I do like the sound of the extra power though!

28-02-2010, 07:39 PM	#9
neilbaldry Guest Posts: n/a	Hey! Whatever you get, make sure its red with white wheels, they add 10bhp for sure!

01-03-2010, 09:08 AM	#11
giler Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome from Swindonia.

03-03-2010, 11:02 PM	#13
Rally Taking life easy........ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,969	Well folks, as you can see from the change of profile picture, I bit the bullet and have got an S4R from a fellow member (phil996). Thanks Phil, can't wait for collection and will be in touch asap. As to Red being quicker Neil, we will just have to see on that one............................

04-03-2010, 05:18 AM	#14
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,738	'Dark' is the faster than light, ask a black hole. Welcome to the club.

04-03-2010, 07:24 AM	#15
Stuart42 Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Andover Bike: M750 Posts: 925	Nice one Rally, hope to see you about soon. Cheers Stuart