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30-04-2021, 08:24 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Bike: M821
Posts: 17
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First time Ducati owner
Hi all - Been riding a while but never owned a Ducati. Until now! Recently swapped my beloved Repsol Fireblade for a 2015 Monster 821 and I love it! The noise alone sold it for me. Also enjoying the much more comfortable riding position.
Recently swapped the tank stickers that had started to peel with some retro inspired replacements  Also ordered some additional bling for the frame caps, brake reservoir and oil filler and will be getting a rad guard, bar end mirrors and axle sliders shortly too. Any other suggested mods, most welcome!      |
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30-04-2021, 08:37 PM
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Welcome aboard Chris, nice bike ,looks like you have the evotech tail tidy already
And the termis. Next up on your list no doubt will be some carbon  |
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01-05-2021, 07:55 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Stockbridge
Bike: M900
Posts: 1,984
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That’s quite a change of style!
Welcome to Monsterdom!
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01-05-2021, 08:14 AM
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Upsetting normal people..
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Portreath
Bike: S2r
Posts: 833
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From sunny Smoke-on-Stench, almost my old home town, I say almost as I'm from Newcastle Under Lyme and no-one knows where that is! I spent a lot of time in and around Stoke in my youth and still have good friends there.
Some cracking roads right on your doorstep as well. Hello and welcome !
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01-05-2021, 09:58 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Peterborough
Bike: M1200R
Posts: 2,155
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Welcome aboard!
That's an interesting change of direction bike wise Asking for suggestions from the forum for further ideas to mod the bike is taking a risk! Modifying a monster can become on obsession. The level of accessories available is mind boggling. Exhaust.... Carbon for just about every part...wheels...seat... Ecu....handlebars...rearsets....etc! Enjoy the madness  
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01-05-2021, 10:16 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Clevedon
Bike: M1200s
Posts: 565
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Welcome to the forum Chris.
Plenty of help available here but just don't ask about oil or tyres.  
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01-05-2021, 01:07 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
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01-05-2021, 07:30 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Bike: M821
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!
 Yeah - it is a bit of a different direction, but I injured my shoulde rlast year and was finding the weight on the bars on the Blade a bit too painful. So the time has come for something a bit more sedate and comfortable. Happily though I've discovered, the Monster isn't as sedate as I was expecting. Which is good! Quote:
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01-05-2021, 08:53 PM
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record breaker!!
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Peterborough
Bike: M1200R
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Yep, welcome the land of Ducati! 
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01-05-2021, 09:05 PM
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Too much time on my hands member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Forest Of Dean
Bike: S2r
Posts: 3,207
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 Maybe best not to go down that road Chris, but a nice bit of carbon does suit these.. maybe one or two highlight silver carbon pieces??
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22-06-2021, 07:14 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Stratford Upon Avon
Bike: Multiple Monsters
Posts: 288
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Great looking bike
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27-06-2021, 10:54 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Dundee
Bike: M900ie
Posts: 299
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Hi there, welcome to the forum. I'm sure you'll enjoy the Ducati.
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