new boy

10-05-2006, 11:24 PM

hello out there ,i have just made the switch from fast bits of plastic for a nice black 96 900 monster.I am in the cambridge area.as i am new to the ducati is there anything to be aware of with the bike auther than the belts?
would be nice to see some moore monsters round these parts not to many about.

10-05-2006, 11:30 PM

Welcome Rossi, hope you enjoy yer new toy and what a superb choice in colour or lack of it.
You will find the Dark Side small yet powerfull here.
There are loads of really useful and informed people here who will astound you with the knowledge of your Bike. I'm not one of those but i do hope you love your Monster as much as i do.

10-05-2006, 11:40 PM

Welcome. I reckon valve clearances should be mentioned, but others will know more. Otherwise you just change pieces as you go along and add bling.

Zimbo · 10-05-2006, 11:45 PM

Welcome Rossi!
Not too much to be aware of, the belts need to be correctly tensioned and should be replaced at least every 2 years / 12000 miles, and the valve clearances should be checked every 6000. Other than that it's oil and filter every now and then (i do mine every 3000) and general maintenance. Check the rose joints (tie rod ends attaching the rear suspension hoop to the swinging arm) aren't siezed up, the rest is just common sense.

10-05-2006, 11:45 PM

many thanks lord vader,the force seems to be quite strong with this one,it's been fitted with a few bolt on goodies.k&n filter /dyno jetted /55mm termi full system/adjustable forks/320mm brembo disc,s/shortend back end,and moore it's the best thing i've riden Yet.should have terned to the dark side adges ago!

10-05-2006, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zimbo

Welcome Rossi!
Not too much to be aware of, the belts need to be correctly tensioned and should be replaced at least every 2 years / 12000 miles, and the valve clearances should be checked every 6000. Other than that it's oil and filter every now and then (i do mine every 3000) and general maintenance. Check the rose joints (tie rod ends attaching the rear suspension hoop to the swinging arm) aren't siezed up, the rest is just common sense.

I just changed the belts and whent for the allen key method of tensioning,valve clearances were next on the list.what method of tensioning do you use?

Zimbo · 11-05-2006, 12:18 AM

I use the Allen key method too, works just fine.

Pedro · 11-05-2006, 07:35 AM

One more useful mod, paint it RED!!

Red ones are faster.....

Welcome btw!

Ped

11-05-2006, 07:46 AM

Welcome to the club rossi

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pedro

One more useful mod, paint it RED!!

Red ones are faster.....

Welcome btw!

Ped

Now come on Pedro we all know yellows the best colour on the planet....

Shandy

11-05-2006, 07:56 AM

Hi there Rossi

11-05-2006, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pedro

One more useful mod, paint it RED!!

Red ones are faster.....

Welcome btw!

Ped

..............they need to be to keep up with the yellow ones

Welcome to the club.

A super choice of bike. I love my 900 and wouldn't part with it

11-05-2006, 10:30 AM

I thought you lived in Cambridge as in Cambridgeshire for a moment but noticed in your profile that you're from Carmarthenshire, so I agree there's not many down there...Desmodom that's it I think.

There did used to be a nice couple down there called Penelopepitstop and Jed I think who had matching S2R's but don't know what's happened to them

11-05-2006, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chappers

I thought you lived in Cambridge as in Cambridgeshire for a moment but noticed in your profile that you're from Carmarthenshire, so I agree there's not many down there...

According to my map, there's a two Cambridges in Britain - and neither are in Camarthenshire

Where are you?

11-05-2006, 11:39 AM

So I wasn't just being dumb then?

Quote:

Originally Posted by MilesB

According to my map, there's a two Cambridges in Britain - and neither are in Camarthenshire

Where are you?

11-05-2006, 07:50 PM

If i can just make myself heard over our new geography discussion group!

Welcome Rossi, especially if you are in the Cambridge vicinity - as you rightly say we're a rare breed

Look forward to seeing you out and about

10-05-2006, 11:24 PM	#1
rossi Guest Posts: n/a	new boy hello out there ,i have just made the switch from fast bits of plastic for a nice black 96 900 monster.I am in the cambridge area.as i am new to the ducati is there anything to be aware of with the bike auther than the belts? would be nice to see some moore monsters round these parts not to many about.

10-05-2006, 11:30 PM	#2
lord vader Guest Posts: n/a	Ahh the legion increases Welcome Rossi, hope you enjoy yer new toy and what a superb choice in colour or lack of it. You will find the Dark Side small yet powerfull here. There are loads of really useful and informed people here who will astound you with the knowledge of your Bike. I'm not one of those but i do hope you love your Monster as much as i do.

11-05-2006, 07:35 AM	#8
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,158	One more useful mod, paint it RED!! Red ones are faster..... Welcome btw! Ped __________________ Monster 1200R! KTM 990 SuperDuke

11-05-2006, 10:30 AM	#12
Chappers Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome Rossi I thought you lived in Cambridge as in Cambridgeshire for a moment but noticed in your profile that you're from Carmarthenshire, so I agree there's not many down there...Desmodom that's it I think. There did used to be a nice couple down there called Penelopepitstop and Jed I think who had matching S2R's but don't know what's happened to them

10-05-2006, 11:40 PM	#3
Pugi Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome. I reckon valve clearances should be mentioned, but others will know more. Otherwise you just change pieces as you go along and add bling.

10-05-2006, 11:45 PM	#4
Zimbo Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Stonehouse, Glos Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,085	Welcome Rossi! Not too much to be aware of, the belts need to be correctly tensioned and should be replaced at least every 2 years / 12000 miles, and the valve clearances should be checked every 6000. Other than that it's oil and filter every now and then (i do mine every 3000) and general maintenance. Check the rose joints (tie rod ends attaching the rear suspension hoop to the swinging arm) aren't siezed up, the rest is just common sense.

11-05-2006, 12:18 AM	#7
Zimbo Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Stonehouse, Glos Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,085	I use the Allen key method too, works just fine.

11-05-2006, 07:56 AM	#10
eonan Guest Posts: n/a	Hi there Rossi

11-05-2006, 07:50 PM	#15
Spud Guest Posts: n/a	If i can just make myself heard over our new geography discussion group! Welcome Rossi, especially if you are in the Cambridge vicinity - as you rightly say we're a rare breed Look forward to seeing you out and about