New to Ducati, and looking forward to the experience!

13-03-2014, 08:52 AM

Hello All,

Have decided to join UKMOC whilst moving away from Buell and Harley. Saw the 2014 Monster 1200s at the motorcycle show this year and really liked all the thought put into the engineering of that bike. Shortly after test rode the twin spark Multistrada from last year which sealed the deal! (Placed a deposit on a new Monster 1200s the same day)

Looking forward to my new ride this March and being part of the Ducati community. Hope to be a active member of UKMOC, join in events, learn from other members and participate in discussions.

Thank You

Duke1200s

pompone · 13-03-2014, 09:05 AM

Welcome to the fold. London meets are frequent, keep an eye out..

Darren69 · 13-03-2014, 09:23 AM

Hi and welcome, I think you may be the first 1200 on here!

J.P · 13-03-2014, 10:29 AM

Welcome to the club. Have they actually given you a rough delivery slot ?
Given you've ordered so late I'd be surprised if it turned up any time soon, but lucky you if you have.

MerlinPV12 · 13-03-2014, 10:36 AM

Welcome - looking forward to seeing the 1200s in action, did you go for the termi's?

Wasta · 13-03-2014, 11:57 AM

Hello, I'm looking forward to reading your thoughts on the new bike.

13-03-2014, 12:32 PM

Hello and welcome to the forum Duke1200s.

There seems to be lots of opinions on the new 1200 Monster, it would be good if you could create a review and post it on here.

I would mind another 45BHP although I wish it was Air Cooled.

Grumpy · 13-03-2014, 07:11 PM

Why not come and meet some of us at the next tunnel run.

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=49129

13-03-2014, 07:47 PM

I'm new to Ducati too, they are awsome bits of kit. Welcome

13-03-2014, 08:12 PM

Hello and welcome!

13-03-2014, 08:59 PM

Hello and welcome to the house of fun

17-03-2014, 11:51 AM

Thank you everyone for the replies!

Delivery of bike will be end of March, I have chosen to add the options LED indicators and Termi end cans. I am very excited about this piece of kit and get my first ride on a demo 1200s at the weekend. I will let you all know how it goes.

I am not sure how the current air cooled Monsters ride, but I am familiar with the air cooled Buell's. There is certainly something very special about an air cooled motor, I know some of that will be lost on the new Monster but hopefully the increase in power will make up for it.

I am looking for some advice of Ducati anti-theft system. Has anybody had experience with their system, is it a worth while addition or just a waste of time. I have had data tool systems on previous bikes, that i have had to rip out and smash to pieces out of frustration.

So hopefully see you all on the road very soon!

Duke 1200s

utopia · 17-03-2014, 02:52 PM

Hello, and welcome.

After a period on Buells and Harleys, be prepared to be astounded at just how smooth (and revvy) a v-twin can be if you get the, er....."right" angle between the cylinders.

Personally, I don't like onboard alarms as they are prone to glitches which can also disable the bike and leave you stranded.
I use a Xena alarmed disc lock.
The batteries used to only last a short while, but talking to the rep at the Milan show, I'm told that they have addressed the issue in the latest models.
Couple one of those with a lightweight/cheap disclock/s on the other wheel/disc and perhaps a lightweight, cable-type padlock in high-risk situations, and you have a system which will probably foil most thieves unless they're really determined (in which case nothing will stop them).
And you can use it all on any other bike too.

Another option might be a cheap tracker.
There are some available for as little as a tenner from China, though I haven't been able to try one yet (one was ordered but failed to turn up).

Oh, and give some thought to NOT using the steering lock.
Your average scrote will only bust it anyway, and the ducati one is fairly beefy so there might be collateral damage to other parts too.
My Dommie is on its third steering lock thus far, and its been broken. I'll probably not bother fixing it again as the electrics still work.

slob · 17-03-2014, 03:00 PM

The Ducati Anti theft system (immobiliser) will get you your insurance discount but is no substitute for an Alarm/tracker if you want peace of mind.
I rode a 1200s on Saturday and I's be surprised if anyone was disappointed, very civilised compared with any Buell/Harley/Aircooled Ducati I've ever ridden and yet a complete animal at the same time.

steeevvvooo · 17-03-2014, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slob

...I rode a 1200s on Saturday and I's be surprised if anyone was disappointed...a complete animal ...

+1

Loved it too.

13-03-2014, 08:52 AM	#1
Duke1200s Guest Posts: n/a	New to Ducati, and looking forward to the experience! Hello All, Have decided to join UKMOC whilst moving away from Buell and Harley. Saw the 2014 Monster 1200s at the motorcycle show this year and really liked all the thought put into the engineering of that bike. Shortly after test rode the twin spark Multistrada from last year which sealed the deal! (Placed a deposit on a new Monster 1200s the same day) Looking forward to my new ride this March and being part of the Ducati community. Hope to be a active member of UKMOC, join in events, learn from other members and participate in discussions. Thank You Duke1200s

13-03-2014, 09:05 AM	#2
pompone MaleDucati Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Bike: M900 Posts: 817	Welcome to the fold. London meets are frequent, keep an eye out.. __________________ www.desmoperformanceparts.com

13-03-2014, 09:23 AM	#3
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,029	Hi and welcome, I think you may be the first 1200 on here! __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

13-03-2014, 10:29 AM	#4
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	Welcome to the club. Have they actually given you a rough delivery slot ? Given you've ordered so late I'd be surprised if it turned up any time soon, but lucky you if you have. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

13-03-2014, 10:36 AM	#5
MerlinPV12 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: London Bike: M1100evo Posts: 231	Welcome - looking forward to seeing the 1200s in action, did you go for the termi's? __________________ Traa-dy-liooar

13-03-2014, 11:57 AM	#6
Wasta Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Durham Bike: M900 Posts: 386	Hello, I'm looking forward to reading your thoughts on the new bike. __________________ 2018 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100RR 1998 M900 monster

13-03-2014, 12:32 PM	#7
bazread Guest Posts: n/a	Hello and welcome to the forum Duke1200s. There seems to be lots of opinions on the new 1200 Monster, it would be good if you could create a review and post it on here. I would mind another 45BHP although I wish it was Air Cooled.

13-03-2014, 07:11 PM	#8
Grumpy record breaker!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peterborough Bike: M1200R Posts: 2,154	Why not come and meet some of us at the next tunnel run. http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=49129 __________________ It's not the destination, but the journey that matters Definition of a motorbike, a devise for overtaking cars!

13-03-2014, 07:47 PM	#9
AshM750 Guest Posts: n/a	I'm new to Ducati too, they are awsome bits of kit. Welcome

13-03-2014, 08:12 PM	#10
Akita Boy Guest Posts: n/a	Hello and welcome!

13-03-2014, 08:59 PM	#11
pegboy Guest Posts: n/a	Hello and welcome to the house of fun

17-03-2014, 11:51 AM	#12
Duke1200s Guest Posts: n/a	New to Ducati, and looking forward to the experience! Thank you everyone for the replies! Delivery of bike will be end of March, I have chosen to add the options LED indicators and Termi end cans. I am very excited about this piece of kit and get my first ride on a demo 1200s at the weekend. I will let you all know how it goes. I am not sure how the current air cooled Monsters ride, but I am familiar with the air cooled Buell's. There is certainly something very special about an air cooled motor, I know some of that will be lost on the new Monster but hopefully the increase in power will make up for it. I am looking for some advice of Ducati anti-theft system. Has anybody had experience with their system, is it a worth while addition or just a waste of time. I have had data tool systems on previous bikes, that i have had to rip out and smash to pieces out of frustration. So hopefully see you all on the road very soon! Duke 1200s

17-03-2014, 02:52 PM	#13
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,546	Hello, and welcome. After a period on Buells and Harleys, be prepared to be astounded at just how smooth (and revvy) a v-twin can be if you get the, er....."right" angle between the cylinders. Personally, I don't like onboard alarms as they are prone to glitches which can also disable the bike and leave you stranded. I use a Xena alarmed disc lock. The batteries used to only last a short while, but talking to the rep at the Milan show, I'm told that they have addressed the issue in the latest models. Couple one of those with a lightweight/cheap disclock/s on the other wheel/disc and perhaps a lightweight, cable-type padlock in high-risk situations, and you have a system which will probably foil most thieves unless they're really determined (in which case nothing will stop them). And you can use it all on any other bike too. Another option might be a cheap tracker. There are some available for as little as a tenner from China, though I haven't been able to try one yet (one was ordered but failed to turn up). Oh, and give some thought to NOT using the steering lock. Your average scrote will only bust it anyway, and the ducati one is fairly beefy so there might be collateral damage to other parts too. My Dommie is on its third steering lock thus far, and its been broken. I'll probably not bother fixing it again as the electrics still work.

17-03-2014, 03:00 PM	#14
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,714	The Ducati Anti theft system (immobiliser) will get you your insurance discount but is no substitute for an Alarm/tracker if you want peace of mind. I rode a 1200s on Saturday and I's be surprised if anyone was disappointed, very civilised compared with any Buell/Harley/Aircooled Ducati I've ever ridden and yet a complete animal at the same time.