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06-08-2009, 09:27 PM

Just joined having bought a black 600 '95 Monster. Hope I 've not made yet another mistake ! It looks stunning but I don't know how they're supposed to sound ? Is mine ok if it's sounds a bit "thrashy" on start up ?
I'm new to biking and this is my 2nd bike. I don't know much about them really. Grateful for any comments ?
Tom

Nickj · 06-08-2009, 09:53 PM

Good oil every 3K, belts at 12K or 2years, lots of love and attention.
They all have a bit of a loud engine, its all those big bits of metal slopping around, LOL you ought to hear the air cooled clutches!!
It isn't asnywhere near as fast a a Jap 600/4 but what you have is usable and you have some nice roads up there to use it all. Enjoy

06-08-2009, 10:05 PM

Welcome mate!

Don't know what you mean by thrashy, mine sounds like two skeletons sh@ggin' in a biscuit tin...not that i've ever experienced such a thing but you get my point i'm sure?
They can be an acquired taste to some riders, although you're just starting out on the sometime rocky road of bikerdom, so you'll be more likely to adapt to a Ducati, than if you'd been hooning around on an R1 or similar before.
Because they are a V twin, or "L" twin as the engine configuration is referred to, they have a character of their own, so you'll either end up loving it forever and ever, or you'll hate Ducati's forevermore, it won't take long for you to find out, one way or t'other.

G : )

06-08-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BluprintZ

Welcome mate!

Don't know what you mean by thrashy, mine sounds like two skeletons sh@ggin' in a biscuit tin...not that i've ever experienced such a thing but you get my point i'm sure?
They can be an acquired taste to some riders, although you're just starting out on the sometime rocky road of bikerdom, so you'll be more likely to adapt to a Ducati, than if you'd been hooning around on an R1 or similar before.
Because they are a V twin, or "L" twin as the engine configuration is referred to, they have a character of their own, so you'll either end up loving it forever and ever, or you'll hate Ducati's forevermore, it won't take long for you to find out, one way or t'other.

G : )

I'm a lover not a hater

06-08-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BluprintZ

Welcome mate!

Don't know what you mean by thrashy, mine sounds like two skeletons sh@ggin' in a biscuit tin

G : )

George, you should write a book

anyway Tom welcome! as it has been said you either love or hate them, but most people will be fascinated by the machine and the engine. Most people that buy a Ducati they'll be hooked up for life. Some they go out, buy another bike and then come back because well, just isn't the same.Now enjoy the ride!
PS what do you mean "yet another mistake"? come on, tell us, we can be trusted

!

06-08-2009, 11:22 PM

I'm the kind of stupid guy that goes for looks, falls in love with it and dosn't care what comes next - if you know what I mean. It's just a bit noisy when I start it and it does vibrate a bit through the pedals and seat. I don't know much about bikes so it's going in for a service to get checked out and get the kind of things done that you'd expect. I hope it all works out as it looks really great. I want the service as it's sititng on 20060 miles so I think the belt need changing ? The thrashy is how I describe it and I hope it's nothing other tha the two cylinder thing as you say guys. Thanks for replying so fast - great ! Bye the way I forgot to mention that the nearside indicator doesn't work either, i hope it's a fuse or the switch just an easy fault to repair, and the neutral light on the display panel lol It look great though !
Tom

Yorkie · 07-08-2009, 08:23 AM

Welcome Tom!

Check the bulb, connectors and fuse for the indicator, it might be all 3!!

Vibration at tickover yep ive got that!

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mine sounds like two skeletons sh@ggin' in a biscuit tin

George, that is just you mate not the bike!

Respect!

Yorkie

LouSCannon · 07-08-2009, 08:27 AM

I'm sure you'll love it mate, and end up doing what I'm planning to do today and ignore fact that I've got two phone conferences I'm meant to be on this afternoon and instead I'm sodding off in to the Peak District for a bit as I've had a ****e week!

Good luck with the service!

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Originally Posted by Yorkie

Vibration at tickover yep ive got that!

George, that is just you mate not the bike!

Respect!

Yorkie

Both of you... funny as f**k!

boris · 07-08-2009, 08:39 AM

Hello Tom and welcome to The Club.
Glad to hear that you've made that 'giant leap' for biking-kind. As others will say - it's a Marmite thing, love it or hate it. Mind you, saying that, I hate Marmite. LOL. It's about time there were more Monsters in this beautiful country. Just think, there are probably loads out there languishing in commuter land wishing they could be let loose on our fantastic roads. Don't tell too many people though!

07-08-2009, 09:23 AM

Tom - It's not usually the engine rattlin', more likely the clutch, which is normal.
Can be quite alarming for those who have never heard one before, makes them think something is wrong with the engine, when in fact it is just the "song" of the Monster, innit?

Yorkie - cheers mate, hope you're feeling a bit better, you as well Albie.

Jim - you bothering with Rivvy Barn this Sunday bud?
I'm setting off up North in an hour or so, text me if you decide you're going.

Ciao..for now.

G : )

LouSCannon · 07-08-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BluprintZ

Tom
Jim - you bothering with Rivvy Barn this Sunday bud?
I'm setting off up North in an hour or so, text me if you decide you're going.

G : )

Will do mate, hangover allowing!

07-08-2009, 09:49 AM

Thanks for your replies and yes I suppose I am a bit worried that I've bought a pup if you know what I mean ?
The indicator (nearside) doesn't want to work and the display for "in neutral" either but hopefully my local bike shop will sort it for me. I want the belts all done quick and then I know I can get out on it.
I bought it and drove it 60 odd miles home, thought I felt a miss and it sat back once or twice and then came back on when I was driving ?
It looks great though and I like the look much more than my first bike ( 535 Virago ) which was smooth and easy to drive though. Keeping my fingers crossed !! Tom

steeevvvooo · 07-08-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Pomp1

Most people that buy a Ducati they'll be hooked up for life. Some they go out, buy another bike and then come back because well, just isn't the same.

I did exactly that… bought a 600 Monster as my first bike…loved it… got “bored”… sold it… bought a Thundercat… regretted it… Thundercat on ebay… looking for another Monster!

Welcome by the way!

07-08-2009, 10:23 AM

Cheers - I'm sure I'll love it as it's different and I like that. I'm sure it's fine as well, I'm just nervy till it's serviced etc. Tom

07-08-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by steeevvvooo

bought a 600 Monster as my first bike…loved it… got “bored”

bored? impossible.

Tom, show us some piccies..

06-08-2009, 09:27 PM	#1
tomscotland Guest Posts: n/a	Saying Hello Just joined having bought a black 600 '95 Monster. Hope I 've not made yet another mistake ! It looks stunning but I don't know how they're supposed to sound ? Is mine ok if it's sounds a bit "thrashy" on start up ? I'm new to biking and this is my 2nd bike. I don't know much about them really. Grateful for any comments ? Tom

06-08-2009, 09:53 PM	#2
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,189	Good oil every 3K, belts at 12K or 2years, lots of love and attention. They all have a bit of a loud engine, its all those big bits of metal slopping around, LOL you ought to hear the air cooled clutches!! It isn't asnywhere near as fast a a Jap 600/4 but what you have is usable and you have some nice roads up there to use it all. Enjoy __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

07-08-2009, 08:39 AM	#9
boris More Tools! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Forres Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 296	Boosting Numbers Hello Tom and welcome to The Club. Glad to hear that you've made that 'giant leap' for biking-kind. As others will say - it's a Marmite thing, love it or hate it. Mind you, saying that, I hate Marmite. LOL. It's about time there were more Monsters in this beautiful country. Just think, there are probably loads out there languishing in commuter land wishing they could be let loose on our fantastic roads. Don't tell too many people though! __________________ Boris from Forres

06-08-2009, 10:05 PM	#3
BluprintZ Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome mate! Don't know what you mean by thrashy, mine sounds like two skeletons sh@ggin' in a biscuit tin...not that i've ever experienced such a thing but you get my point i'm sure? They can be an acquired taste to some riders, although you're just starting out on the sometime rocky road of bikerdom, so you'll be more likely to adapt to a Ducati, than if you'd been hooning around on an R1 or similar before. Because they are a V twin, or "L" twin as the engine configuration is referred to, they have a character of their own, so you'll either end up loving it forever and ever, or you'll hate Ducati's forevermore, it won't take long for you to find out, one way or t'other. G : )

06-08-2009, 11:22 PM	#6
tomscotland Guest Posts: n/a	I'm the kind of stupid guy that goes for looks, falls in love with it and dosn't care what comes next - if you know what I mean. It's just a bit noisy when I start it and it does vibrate a bit through the pedals and seat. I don't know much about bikes so it's going in for a service to get checked out and get the kind of things done that you'd expect. I hope it all works out as it looks really great. I want the service as it's sititng on 20060 miles so I think the belt need changing ? The thrashy is how I describe it and I hope it's nothing other tha the two cylinder thing as you say guys. Thanks for replying so fast - great ! Bye the way I forgot to mention that the nearside indicator doesn't work either, i hope it's a fuse or the switch just an easy fault to repair, and the neutral light on the display panel lol It look great though ! Tom

07-08-2009, 09:23 AM	#10
BluprintZ Guest Posts: n/a	Tom - It's not usually the engine rattlin', more likely the clutch, which is normal. Can be quite alarming for those who have never heard one before, makes them think something is wrong with the engine, when in fact it is just the "song" of the Monster, innit? Yorkie - cheers mate, hope you're feeling a bit better, you as well Albie. Jim - you bothering with Rivvy Barn this Sunday bud? I'm setting off up North in an hour or so, text me if you decide you're going. Ciao..for now. G : )

07-08-2009, 09:49 AM	#12
tomscotland Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for your replies and yes I suppose I am a bit worried that I've bought a pup if you know what I mean ? The indicator (nearside) doesn't want to work and the display for "in neutral" either but hopefully my local bike shop will sort it for me. I want the belts all done quick and then I know I can get out on it. I bought it and drove it 60 odd miles home, thought I felt a miss and it sat back once or twice and then came back on when I was driving ? It looks great though and I like the look much more than my first bike ( 535 Virago ) which was smooth and easy to drive though. Keeping my fingers crossed !! Tom

07-08-2009, 10:23 AM	#14
tomscotland Guest Posts: n/a	Cheers - I'm sure I'll love it as it's different and I like that. I'm sure it's fine as well, I'm just nervy till it's serviced etc. Tom