My Wife and I....

13-09-2013, 03:37 PM

Hi there, i've just joined the forum because my wife is taking her Direct Access and I'm looking out for a 600/620 Monster for her. I expect once I get one she will join the forum too so that we can exchange ideas and attend local meets! I ride an ST4 which is up for sale to pay for the Monster, so if anyone fancies a PX let me know! My ST is for sale on the Ducati Sporting Club forum if interested or I can send details by e-mail.
I had a very brief foray in the DesmoDue race series until I broke my elbow which is not a good thing when in your 50th year! But at least I got to know how good the little air cooled 2 valve engines are. If anyone has any advise when buying a small Monster please shout!
Gary (Speedtrip).

Albie · 13-09-2013, 03:44 PM

Well if your in Strood pop in to see Alex @ Ducati ProTeam under the railway arch behind Halfords autocentre. He services a load of the Kent and London bikes.

Oh and welcome and I am in Medway near Hoo

chris.p · 13-09-2013, 03:51 PM

If you can, get her a 696, way better in my mind to the 620, I have ridden both as has my wife, she has a 696 after having a 600 and 620 monster and reckons the 696 beats them hands down

Chris.

13-09-2013, 04:03 PM

I know Alec, he looks after my ST! Hope to catch up sometime - i'll lookout for any local meets.

Chris, thanks for the advise re the 696, I hadn't really considered one of those as they look bigger/heavier, but I will look into that now although I will need to check to see if the insurance going to be higher for a novice.

chris.p · 13-09-2013, 04:12 PM

Actually lighter and easier by far to ride, more smooth etc,etc.

Chris.

Darren69 · 13-09-2013, 04:40 PM

I think somebody posted earlier today about wanting to swap their monster for an ST

Darren69 · 13-09-2013, 04:42 PM

I think this is the link

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=47548

13-09-2013, 04:46 PM

Hello and Welcome good luck with hunt

Albie · 13-09-2013, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris.p

Actually lighter and easier by far to ride, more smooth etc,etc.

Chris.

Yes definitely lighter and maybe a smidge taller than a 620 but lower than a 796/1100 and very agile. Much more sportier ride position but maybe not everyones cuppa tea.
Meets are still 2 sunday everymonth in Kent section but we are getting to the possible just drive meet for breakfast and banter unless warm sunny day.
Usually at Mickeys diner on Bluebell Hill unless stated otherwise. We gave up the Oakdene as the carparks now a disgrace and potholed. And lengthy queues for Tea.

steeevvvooo · 13-09-2013, 05:21 PM

Hi Gary, welcome mate. I think I bought your Dave Cooper trailer ages ago? I think I came to look at your DD bike (a white SS that I believe Tom ended up buying?).

Good luck in the hunt for the monster

13-09-2013, 05:45 PM

Thanks for all the comments guys. I've posted a PM re the possible ST/Monster sale/swap.
Mickeys Diner sounds a good plan!

13-09-2013, 06:09 PM

Hello and welcome, I'm just up the road fom you in Aylesford.

Darren69 · 14-09-2013, 06:46 AM

There's also an M600 for sale from another member if you don't go for the s2r

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=48084

pompone · 14-09-2013, 07:46 AM

Hi and welcome.. Good luck with the bike hunt..

13-09-2013, 03:37 PM	#1
Speedtrip Guest Posts: n/a	My Wife and I.... Hi there, i've just joined the forum because my wife is taking her Direct Access and I'm looking out for a 600/620 Monster for her. I expect once I get one she will join the forum too so that we can exchange ideas and attend local meets! I ride an ST4 which is up for sale to pay for the Monster, so if anyone fancies a PX let me know! My ST is for sale on the Ducati Sporting Club forum if interested or I can send details by e-mail. I had a very brief foray in the DesmoDue race series until I broke my elbow which is not a good thing when in your 50th year! But at least I got to know how good the little air cooled 2 valve engines are. If anyone has any advise when buying a small Monster please shout! Gary (Speedtrip).

13-09-2013, 03:44 PM	#2
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,034	Well if your in Strood pop in to see Alex @ Ducati ProTeam under the railway arch behind Halfords autocentre. He services a load of the Kent and London bikes. Oh and welcome and I am in Medway near Hoo __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

14-09-2013, 07:46 AM	#14
pompone MaleDucati Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Bike: M900 Posts: 817	Hi and welcome.. Good luck with the bike hunt.. __________________ www.desmoperformanceparts.com

13-09-2013, 03:51 PM	#3
chris.p Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: lincoln Bike: No Bike Yet! Posts: 876	If you can, get her a 696, way better in my mind to the 620, I have ridden both as has my wife, she has a 696 after having a 600 and 620 monster and reckons the 696 beats them hands down Chris.

13-09-2013, 04:03 PM	#4
Speedtrip Guest Posts: n/a	I know Alec, he looks after my ST! Hope to catch up sometime - i'll lookout for any local meets. Chris, thanks for the advise re the 696, I hadn't really considered one of those as they look bigger/heavier, but I will look into that now although I will need to check to see if the insurance going to be higher for a novice.

13-09-2013, 04:12 PM	#5
chris.p Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: lincoln Bike: No Bike Yet! Posts: 876	Actually lighter and easier by far to ride, more smooth etc,etc. Chris.

13-09-2013, 04:40 PM	#6
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,095	I think somebody posted earlier today about wanting to swap their monster for an ST

13-09-2013, 04:42 PM	#7
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,095	I think this is the link http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=47548

13-09-2013, 04:46 PM	#8
tricky73 Guest Posts: n/a	Hello and Welcome good luck with hunt

13-09-2013, 05:21 PM	#10
steeevvvooo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bromley Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,512	Hi Gary, welcome mate. I think I bought your Dave Cooper trailer ages ago? I think I came to look at your DD bike (a white SS that I believe Tom ended up buying?). Good luck in the hunt for the monster

13-09-2013, 05:45 PM	#11
Speedtrip Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for all the comments guys. I've posted a PM re the possible ST/Monster sale/swap. Mickeys Diner sounds a good plan!

13-09-2013, 06:09 PM	#12
Akita Boy Guest Posts: n/a	Hello and welcome, I'm just up the road fom you in Aylesford.

14-09-2013, 06:46 AM	#13
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,095	There's also an M600 for sale from another member if you don't go for the s2r http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=48084