old member, new monster (sounds a bit weird!) - Page 2

smiffyraf1 · 09-07-2015, 09:45 PM

Are they a non ducati mod? Not an option?

utopia · 10-07-2015, 12:54 AM

Oh, mate .....I'm so pleased for you.
Having discussed various options over recent weeks, I know exactly how absolutely perfect this one is for you.
The grin was instant and very cheesey.
It looks really tidy too.
Whatever you paid, I'm sure you did the right thing.
I'm guessing you might keep this one for quite a while too, so well worth buying what you really want rather than settling for less.
Looking forward to meeting Eleanor soon.

Oh and yes, they're unnecessary extra weight.

LouSCannon · 10-07-2015, 08:00 AM

Great to hear you're back on two wheels Smiffy, chuffed to bits for you!

Mr Gazza · 10-07-2015, 05:41 PM

Just see how you get on with the stand smiffy...I'm sure you will be converted once you find out how useful it is.

It's so wrong of me to go begging bits off your new bike...Thou should not covet thy neigbour's centre stand...ect....But I would hate to think of it sitting on your shelf..

Dirty · 10-07-2015, 05:55 PM

Rip it off asap and send it to Gazza. I think his drooling is starting to seep through my screen!

10-07-2015, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirty

Rip it off asap and send it to Gazza. I think his drooling is starting to seep through my screen!

Dirty are you sure it's drool....

smiffyraf1 · 10-07-2015, 07:01 PM

i will have a play like you say, its gotta be handy for adjusting chain etc. as i havent actually taken delivery of the bike yet just a quick one, what is the deal with the rear shock on the later 's'? as it appears its not an adjustable ohlins like the earlier ones.

smiffyraf1 · 07-08-2015, 12:58 AM

right just done 400 miles on it in the last two days and love it. the 1000DS is incredible. one small thing. how do you raise the ride height on these later ones? i had custom extended eye ends on the hoop on my 750 but these newer 'uns dont have that and needs to go up as am finding it quite cramped compared to the 750

Darren69 · 07-08-2015, 05:08 AM

You need to extend the rod ends in tie bar next to the back shock. There are 2 locking nuts. You'll need to unload the back end off the ground. Its probably seized as mine was and I ended up fitting a longer tie bar from a SBK.

07-08-2015, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by smiffyraf1

i will have a play like you say, its gotta be handy for adjusting chain etc. as i havent actually taken delivery of the bike yet just a quick one, what is the deal with the rear shock on the later 's'? as it appears its not an adjustable ohlins like the earlier ones.

It will be handy for more than chain adjustment. If ever you are unfortunate enough to have tyre problems away from home and you have to resort to roadside assistance.
Great looking monster you have there,love the colours and that DS motor is a peach. I had one in the early Multistrada that I owned once , when I sold it the only thing that I missed was that engine, the rest of the bike was a joke. ENJOY

smiffyraf1 · 07-08-2015, 09:56 AM

Thanks darren! Got it. As you predicted was siezed. What a bitch of a job that was even if it hadnt have been siezed i dont think id have got spanners to it! All done now though ta.

Darren69 · 07-08-2015, 10:04 AM

When I replaced the shock I fitted an aftermarket one and it has flats for a spanner in the centre rather than at each end, so it makes it a bit easier to get a spanner in and adjust. Still not the easiest of jobs though.

smiffyraf1 · 27-08-2015, 08:42 PM

what a day, what a lovely day!

utopia · 27-08-2015, 10:29 PM

So much said, so few words.

...unless you count 1000, for the picture, as they say.

Had me chuckling out loud ....at intervals.

Darkness · 28-08-2015, 06:26 AM

Is that a wheelie bin next to the conservatory: it's not quite clear on my 'phone screen?

Nice bike though Smiffy. You must be well chuffed.

10-07-2015, 08:00 AM	#18
LouSCannon These must fit a Monster? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stockton Heath Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 1,036	Great to hear you're back on two wheels Smiffy, chuffed to bits for you! __________________ "Sometimes it takes a whole tankful of fuel before you can think straight."

10-07-2015, 05:41 PM	#19
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,821	Just see how you get on with the stand smiffy...I'm sure you will be converted once you find out how useful it is. It's so wrong of me to go begging bits off your new bike...Thou should not covet thy neigbour's centre stand...ect....But I would hate to think of it sitting on your shelf.. __________________

10-07-2015, 05:55 PM	#20
Dirty Bockloks Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London Bike: No Bike Yet! Posts: 4,601	Rip it off asap and send it to Gazza. I think his drooling is starting to seep through my screen! __________________ Wounds heal, chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever Beware of eBay

07-08-2015, 05:08 AM	#24
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,023	You need to extend the rod ends in tie bar next to the back shock. There are 2 locking nuts. You'll need to unload the back end off the ground. Its probably seized as mine was and I ended up fitting a longer tie bar from a SBK. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

07-08-2015, 10:04 AM	#27
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,023	When I replaced the shock I fitted an aftermarket one and it has flats for a spanner in the centre rather than at each end, so it makes it a bit easier to get a spanner in and adjust. Still not the easiest of jobs though. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

09-07-2015, 09:45 PM	#16
smiffyraf1 Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lincoln Bike: M1000ie Posts: 594	Are they a non ducati mod? Not an option?

10-07-2015, 12:54 AM	#17
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,545	Oh, mate .....I'm so pleased for you. Having discussed various options over recent weeks, I know exactly how absolutely perfect this one is for you. The grin was instant and very cheesey. It looks really tidy too. Whatever you paid, I'm sure you did the right thing. I'm guessing you might keep this one for quite a while too, so well worth buying what you really want rather than settling for less. Looking forward to meeting Eleanor soon. Oh and yes, they're unnecessary extra weight.

10-07-2015, 07:01 PM	#22
smiffyraf1 Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lincoln Bike: M1000ie Posts: 594	i will have a play like you say, its gotta be handy for adjusting chain etc. as i havent actually taken delivery of the bike yet just a quick one, what is the deal with the rear shock on the later 's'? as it appears its not an adjustable ohlins like the earlier ones.

07-08-2015, 12:58 AM	#23
smiffyraf1 Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lincoln Bike: M1000ie Posts: 594	right just done 400 miles on it in the last two days and love it. the 1000DS is incredible. one small thing. how do you raise the ride height on these later ones? i had custom extended eye ends on the hoop on my 750 but these newer 'uns dont have that and needs to go up as am finding it quite cramped compared to the 750

07-08-2015, 09:56 AM	#26
smiffyraf1 Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lincoln Bike: M1000ie Posts: 594	Thanks darren! Got it. As you predicted was siezed. What a bitch of a job that was even if it hadnt have been siezed i dont think id have got spanners to it! All done now though ta.

27-08-2015, 08:42 PM	#28
smiffyraf1 Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lincoln Bike: M1000ie Posts: 594	what a day, what a lovely day! Last edited by smiffyraf1; 27-08-2015 at 09:54 PM..

27-08-2015, 10:29 PM	#29
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,545	So much said, so few words. ...unless you count 1000, for the picture, as they say. Had me chuckling out loud ....at intervals.

28-08-2015, 06:26 AM	#30
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	Is that a wheelie bin next to the conservatory: it's not quite clear on my 'phone screen? Nice bike though Smiffy. You must be well chuffed. __________________ Original and Best since 1993