Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi all! We have been experiencing an issue on site where threads have been missing the latest postings. The platform host Vanilla are working on this issue. A workaround that has been used by some is to navigate back from 1 to 10+ pages to re-sync the thread and this will then show the latest posts. Thanks, Mike.
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Ducati Monster

  • 08-08-2010 12:53am
    #1
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭


    Anyone from Boards have one of these? I know Zascar does, anyone else?

    Thinking of getting one when I'm back on two feet, how reliable are they in the real world?

    It'd be a 2000 or so model, 600cc for insurance reasons.

    A clean example can be had in the UK for ~£2000, seems to be a decent price.


Comments

  • Registered Users Posts: 2,129 ✭✭✭Sesshoumaru


    KamiKazi wrote: »
    Anyone from Boards have one of these? I know Zascar does, anyone else?

    Thinking of getting one when I'm back on two feet, how reliable are they in the real world?

    It'd be a 2000 or so model, 600cc for insurance reasons.

    A clean example can be had in the UK for ~£2000, seems to be a decent price.

    I bought my M900 over 2 years ago in London. I've owned newer bikes, but my 1995 M900 is the best I've ever owned. It's also been the most reliable. Not sure if that helps you or not? But if my 15 year old Monster is reliable, how bad could a 2000 reg bike be?

    24106_10150187920240002_848850001_11919853_1772912_n.jpg

    Here is a recent picture of my precious. It's just my personal opinion, but I think the older Monsters are the nicest.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    That's exactly the type of Monster I'd be going for. Good to hear you've had no problems with it!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭EGOSHEA


    KamiKazi wrote: »
    Anyone from Boards have one of these? I know Zascar does, anyone else?

    Thinking of getting one when I'm back on two feet, how reliable are they in the real world?

    It'd be a 2000 or so model, 600cc for insurance reasons.

    A clean example can be had in the UK for ~£2000, seems to be a decent price.
    What happened to you? Did you crash?


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    EGOSHEA wrote: »
    What happened to you? Did you crash?

    Ah just a small bit :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41 Tearaway


    AFAIK electrics are the main problem with them - but they handle like a they're on rails...


  • Advertisement
  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,786 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    ...you don't need to go to UK for Duc's..: a quick trawl of DoneDeal show's no shortage of Duc's for sale here these days.....

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    galwaytt wrote: »
    ...you don't need to go to UK for Duc's..: a quick trawl of DoneDeal show's no shortage of Duc's for sale here these days.....

    True but better prices in the UK, as well as yearly MOTs.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,786 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    KamiKazi wrote: »
    True but better prices in the UK, as well as yearly MOTs.

    Not so sure with current Stg rates etc. Yearly MOT's not as good as a proper inspection of an intended purchase - it's only a slip of paper.

    Duc owner's here mind theirs as well, and, having bought a BeeEmm from policeman with a new MOT in the UK a few years ago, I can testify it's as useful as a chocolate teapot......would you helicoil brake caliper mount's ?? :eek:

    And, don't forget, most Duc's here came from the UK anyway......so potato/potatoe ....

    Example: Looks good value

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭RosieJoe


    Gone off the idea of getting a VStorm so!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,026 ✭✭✭Wossack


    I'd be trying to stretch for the 695 if possible, most if not all the 'lecy problems ironed out from the 620 at that stage


  • Advertisement
  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    galwaytt wrote: »
    Not so sure with current Stg rates etc. Yearly MOT's not as good as a proper inspection of an intended purchase - it's only a slip of paper.

    Duc owner's here mind theirs as well, and, having bought a BeeEmm from policeman with a new MOT in the UK a few years ago, I can testify it's as useful as a chocolate teapot......would you helicoil brake caliper mount's ?? :eek:

    And, don't forget, most Duc's here came from the UK anyway......so potato/potatoe ....

    Example: Looks good value

    Fair enough man, thanks
    RosieJoe wrote: »
    Gone off the idea of getting a VStorm so!

    Ah the head is telling me to get something "sensible" like a Vstrom, the hooligan in me wants something that'll get the blood pumping though :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,026 ✭✭✭Wossack


    I'd say a nice cbr600f would be in or around that budget

    that or an sv650

    not sure you'd be that impressed by the power (and/or reliability :o) of a monster6 coming from a cb400

    :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,786 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    KamiKazi wrote: »
    Ah the head is telling me to get something "sensible" like a Vstrom, the hooligan in me wants something that'll get the blood pumping though :D


    Nooooooooooooooooooo.....don't do 'sensible' !! Life's way too short !!

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    Wossack wrote: »
    not sure you'd be that impressed by the power (and/or reliability :o) of a monster6 coming from a cb400

    :)

    The sound though :p

    Considered a CBR but if I go for a sports bike it'll likely be an R6


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭thirtythirty


    KamiKazi wrote: »
    The sound though :p

    I had a little obsession with monsters about a month back...this was my favourite video. Put in earphones if you have them handy!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,026 ✭✭✭Wossack


    KamiKazi wrote: »
    The sound though :p

    Considered a CBR but if I go for a sports bike it'll likely be an R6

    yep, termi's have a direct line to the soul alright...!


    dont get a vstrom though, jaysus, being all sensible like... ye'll be talking givii racks, heated grips and lusting after gs's next :pac:


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    Wossack wrote: »
    yep, termi's have a direct line to the soul alright...!


    dont get a vstrom though, jaysus, being all sensible like... ye'll be talking givii racks, heated grips and lusting after gs's next :pac:

    Never :eek:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,236 ✭✭✭Idleater


    SV1000... You know you want to :)

    Aah no, the monsters are nice, but if it were me I'd be going for the 900 or s4r size.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,171 ✭✭✭af_thefragile


    Its my dream bike...
    Well not exactly my ultimate dream bike. But its the first bike I wanna get when I finally manage to afford to buy a bike.

    I like to get the new 696 Monster. But they're fairly pricey.
    Wouldn't mind an old 600 either...


Advertisement