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15-05-2015, 09:30 PM | #1 |
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Another noob!
Hey all,
Picking up my new Monster 821 on the 6th of June and can't wait - opted for the Dark edition so don't crucify me as it isn't Ducati red!! A bit about me: live in Croydon, work in the city and been riding on my full license for a little over two years. GS500 as my first bike and currently on a Kawasaki Z750. Took the Monster out for a ride and LOVED it! Ordered a few bolt ons and a few extras via the dealer (R&G) to help keep it tidy. This weekend is mostly about paving and getting a shed in to store her as I am a stickler for keeping things as new looking as possible. Got a couple of questions which will come shortly but pretty much here to get to know other Ducati owners and see if there are any like minded y'ocals that fancy a ride - my little bro got me into biking and only came off his crutches this year after an accident on Xmas Eve 2012...so it's been a bit lonely! |
15-05-2015, 09:46 PM | #2 |
alan (blockhead) c
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: dartford
Bike: M1100
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Hi Tony,
Great to see your joining the Monster family. Keep an eye out for Kent breakfast meet on second Sunday of the month and London on the first Saturday of the month. Would be great to meet you and your new 821 Fire away with any questions, you will always get a good answer and sometimes a few strange one's !! Cheers Alan |
16-05-2015, 07:01 PM | #3 |
Bockloks
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: London
Bike: No Bike Yet!
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Hello and Welcome Tony
Darks are the mutts nuts, red is very last century, yellow is the future |
17-05-2015, 10:45 PM | #4 |
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Thanks all, I'll keep an eye out for the events as I'd love to pop along! Cheers Dirty, I thought I might be in for a kicking!! Are the events always advertised in the events group?
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17-05-2015, 11:13 PM | #5 |
Bockloks
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: London
Bike: No Bike Yet!
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Yes we are usually pretty good at sticking them in there.
There is a soft meet at the Bike shed show in E1 next weekend |
18-05-2015, 08:03 AM | #6 |
No more Monster...
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: London
Bike: Other Not a Ducati
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Welcome to the club Tony.
The South East is a pretty active region so if you want to get involved there's usually stuff going on. Keep an eye on the forum and ask if you need any info. I picked up my new 821 Stripe in March and had the first service early May. I've done a few bits to it already and the engine is very different to my past Monster's. Worth having a look at getting a radiator grill too to give that some protection.
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18-05-2015, 08:43 AM | #7 | |
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Exeter
Bike: M1100evo
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Quote:
Black is Best. I'm Black, I'm Beautiful, I'm Best." And welcome!
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18-05-2015, 08:53 AM | #8 |
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Bromley
Bike: M1100evo
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welcome. I quite like the 821 dark, I think they look pretty mean!
Hopefully see you and the bike at one of the Kent meets over the summer |
18-05-2015, 12:18 PM | #9 |
No turn left unstoned
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: leicester
Bike: M750
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Hello, Tony.
You sound like a happy chap. You'll be even happier come june 6, no doubt. Welcome along. Beginning with slabs and shed is impressively well organised. |
18-05-2015, 09:09 PM | #10 |
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821
i got a red 821, had it a couple of weeks and it's a really great bike. The brakes are mental and I am shocked at how loud it is. It's got standard exhaust but it's still quite loud. The engine is amazing thou, pulls really well and it's smooth. Only complaint is there's no fuel gauge. Saving up for a tail tidy and I saw a 821 the other day with rizoma indicators which looked great. Also looking at a small fairing maybe the one off the stripe version.
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18-05-2015, 09:44 PM | #11 |
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Beachtown
Bike: M900
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Has it got a gear position indicator instead?
Welcome along and glad everyone's enjoying their Monsters!!!
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18-05-2015, 10:07 PM | #12 |
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Tony, did you deal with Kevin and get the bike from In-Moto in Croydon? I've test rode an 821 there and will be getting one next year. A dark one too!
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