New (soon to be) owner!

11-09-2020, 09:48 PM

Hi all.

Just ordered a new 1200S (in black/black) to replace my fifth Triumph (a 955i). Due to a very rare medical condition, I needed (or, should I say, wanted!) something more user friendly and the Monster was a no brainer...my second Ducati after one of the very first 916 Bipostos back in 1994!

Has anybody fitted Evotech kit to their bikes? I've got the tail tidy coming but am seriously considering the radiator/engine/oil cooler protectors, as well as the frame and wheel spindle protection. My condition (Transverse Myelitis) has caused a loss of some muscle strength so I'm looking to ensure I've got all the bases covered just in case I have a stationary/camber issue! Don't worry.. I'm fine in motion!

Ron1000 · 11-09-2020, 09:50 PM

Evotech stuff all good quality and fits nicely. Never had any issues

Also congrats on the bike 😜

11-09-2020, 09:59 PM

Welcome to the forum Ted, great choice , evotech is great quality as Ron says, I have the tail tidy and rad guard on my 821. My only issue was the OE bolts......which as everyone knows are made of cheese

slob · 11-09-2020, 10:28 PM

I have a set of barely used r&g frame protectors for sale if you’re interested.
They weren’t on my 1200r when I had a serious mishap last year... it is no more sadly.
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=57510
The radiator guards are a no-brainer, a holed radiator will set you back a grand.
Personally, I much prefer evotech kit to r&g rad guards which are tie wrapped on rather than bolted.

... oh, and hello, welcome to the forum!

Nickj · 11-09-2020, 10:37 PM

The transverse myelitis is a relatively unusual one, hope the primary source is sorted or under control and your recovering .. slowly but improving.

There's a couple of people down your way and you're in a reasonable place to get to areas of monster activity.

Welcome and enjoy

Luddite · 11-09-2020, 10:45 PM

Welcome aboard, Ted!

I see you're Hampshire based so handy for Moto Rapido, (are you buying it from them?).

Evotech stuff is well designed, nicely made and I've found that their customer service is excellent. Be aware that I don't think Evotech include printed guides with their products anymore. For installation instructions, you need to download them from their website.

12-09-2020, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luddite

. Be aware that I don't think Evotech include printed guides with their products anymore. For installation instructions, you need to download them from their website.

.........once again Vince you are spot on, the website is easy to use and the instructions are vary clear,even I could do it !!!

( slob will be laughing out loud at this point having first hand knowledge if my IT abilities!).

mickj · 12-09-2020, 09:29 AM

Welcome to the forum Ted

Enjoy your new bike, the 1200s is a great bike.

boris · 12-09-2020, 01:27 PM

Welcome too the Forum Ted, you'll find a plethora of advice and help here, all offered in our unique way. I have fitted a few Evotch bits and fully satisfied with every one. My EVO is virtually all black, so last time I had it in bits (only on days ending in 'Y') i sprayed the oil cooler guard to give a bit of colour.

(If any viewers were wondering, the TimberCare tub is for standing a container on to soak the calipers in)

cactus · 16-09-2020, 09:40 PM

Welcome, hopefully you'll enjoy the new bike when it comes.

20-09-2020, 03:30 PM

Cheers Ron. All ordered. Much appreciated ��

20-09-2020, 03:34 PM

Thanks for your reply. Are you Park Gate, as in just up the road from me?

20-09-2020, 03:36 PM

Cheers Boris. Shame I can't access the photo yet!

20-09-2020, 03:37 PM

Appreciated Sir ��

20-09-2020, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slob

I have a set of barely used r&g frame protectors for sale if you’re interested.
They weren’t on my 1200r when I had a serious mishap last year... it is no more sadly.
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=57510
The radiator guards are a no-brainer, a holed radiator will set you back a grand.
Personally, I much prefer evotech kit to r&g rad guards which are tie wrapped on rather than bolted.

... oh, and hello, welcome to the forum!

Thanks for the offer - regretfully I have already taken the plunge on the Evotech. Have been in Scotland (still am) on holiday and without too much internet access. Forgot I had asked the question ( and didn't realise I had been replied to! ).

The 'serious mishap' does not sound good. Are you ok?

11-09-2020, 09:48 PM	#1
Teddb7 Guest Posts: n/a	New (soon to be) owner! Hi all. Just ordered a new 1200S (in black/black) to replace my fifth Triumph (a 955i). Due to a very rare medical condition, I needed (or, should I say, wanted!) something more user friendly and the Monster was a no brainer...my second Ducati after one of the very first 916 Bipostos back in 1994! Has anybody fitted Evotech kit to their bikes? I've got the tail tidy coming but am seriously considering the radiator/engine/oil cooler protectors, as well as the frame and wheel spindle protection. My condition (Transverse Myelitis) has caused a loss of some muscle strength so I'm looking to ensure I've got all the bases covered just in case I have a stationary/camber issue! Don't worry.. I'm fine in motion!

11-09-2020, 10:28 PM	#4
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,735	I have a set of barely used r&g frame protectors for sale if you’re interested. They weren’t on my 1200r when I had a serious mishap last year... it is no more sadly. http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=57510 The radiator guards are a no-brainer, a holed radiator will set you back a grand. Personally, I much prefer evotech kit to r&g rad guards which are tie wrapped on rather than bolted. ... oh, and hello, welcome to the forum! Last edited by slob; 11-09-2020 at 10:38 PM.. Reason: forgot my manners

11-09-2020, 10:37 PM	#5
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,207	The transverse myelitis is a relatively unusual one, hope the primary source is sorted or under control and your recovering .. slowly but improving. There's a couple of people down your way and you're in a reasonable place to get to areas of monster activity. Welcome and 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

12-09-2020, 09:29 AM	#8
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 565	Welcome to the forum Ted Enjoy your new bike, the 1200s is a great bike. __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

12-09-2020, 01:27 PM	#9
boris More Tools! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Forres Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 297	Welcome too the Forum Ted, you'll find a plethora of advice and help here, all offered in our unique way. I have fitted a few Evotch bits and fully satisfied with every one. My EVO is virtually all black, so last time I had it in bits (only on days ending in 'Y') i sprayed the oil cooler guard to give a bit of colour. (If any viewers were wondering, the TimberCare tub is for standing a container on to soak the calipers in) __________________ Boris from Forres

11-09-2020, 09:50 PM	#2
Ron1000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Livingston Bike: M1100evo Posts: 867	Evotech stuff all good quality and fits nicely. Never had any issues Also congrats on the bike 😜

11-09-2020, 09:59 PM	#3
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome to the forum Ted, great choice , evotech is great quality as Ron says, I have the tail tidy and rad guard on my 821. My only issue was the OE bolts......which as everyone knows are made of cheese

11-09-2020, 10:45 PM	#6
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	Welcome aboard, Ted! I see you're Hampshire based so handy for Moto Rapido, (are you buying it from them?). Evotech stuff is well designed, nicely made and I've found that their customer service is excellent. Be aware that I don't think Evotech include printed guides with their products anymore. For installation instructions, you need to download them from their website.

16-09-2020, 09:40 PM	#10
cactus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dundee Bike: M900ie Posts: 299	Welcome, hopefully you'll enjoy the new bike when it comes. __________________ Ripsnorting

20-09-2020, 03:30 PM	#11
Teddb7 Guest Posts: n/a	Cheers Ron. All ordered. Much appreciated ��

20-09-2020, 03:34 PM	#12
Teddb7 Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for your reply. Are you Park Gate, as in just up the road from me?

20-09-2020, 03:36 PM	#13
Teddb7 Guest Posts: n/a	Cheers Boris. Shame I can't access the photo yet!

20-09-2020, 03:37 PM	#14
Teddb7 Guest Posts: n/a	Appreciated Sir ��