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K-Gr.

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So, the decision was made and there is no turning back now. My Eight has a new owner now. Same town, different garage. I made my mind to jump on a little red psycho - a monster 1100. Always wanted a duc.

But I promise to visit here form time to time!
 
JSP

JSP

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K-Gr. said:
So, the decision was made and there is no turning back now. My Eight has a new owner now. Same town, different garage. I made my mind to jump on a little red psycho - a monster 1100. Always wanted a duc.

But I promise to visit here form time to time!
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Hope you are happy ;) That is what matters most.



Oh and...


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DJK1505

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Those 1100's are pretty nice. Just doesnt make sense to me to pay so much for a bike that has such expensive maintenance schedules. Whats your valve adjustment on that? It took me forever to learn my buddies ST4 so I could do the valve adj for him, saved him 1300 a year in just maintenance.

Congrats on the new bike man. Study study study that valve system, do your own adjustments. Wont kill you in maintenance!!!!

PICS!!!!

DJ
 
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K-Gr.

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Guys, I will show you pics as soon as I.. buy the bike :D
Sadly the process of looking for a used ducati in a good condition is not so easy and quick :/ Last time I gave up after 4 months and started searching for a Jap bike - that is how I bought the 8 :)
So be patient please :)
 
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K-Gr.

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DaKow said:
isn't the timing belt interval 6k on those things?
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Nope, tension is checked at every service (12k km), and belts are swapped every 24k km or two years. I am aware it will be more expensive to keep running then yamaha, but have a go on one... you will understand why people buy them (you don't have to agree, but you will understand :)). 8 is damn easy to ride and in almost every reasonable way a better bike. But the way Ducatis involve you in riding is something extraordinary.

As said, hopefully i will find a well kept M1100 this season...
 
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K-Gr.

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Its here! :D
The red devil is finally in my garage. Yesterday I rode home 150 km in a heavy rain, so the bike needs some serious cleaning before taking photos. Stay tuned :)

PS. Damn, I missed a V2 in a bike...
 
highoctane

highoctane

Canyon Carver
K-Gr. said:
Its here! :D
The red devil is finally in my garage. Yesterday I rode home 150 km in a heavy rain, so the bike needs some serious cleaning before taking photos. Stay tuned :)

PS. Damn, I missed a V2 in a bike...
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Congrats on the new bike!:tup:
 
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K-Gr.

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Bone stock M1100 in its full glory :)







 
RnR

RnR

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DJK1505 said:
Those 1100's are pretty nice. Just doesnt make sense to me to pay so much for a bike that has such expensive maintenance schedules. Whats your valve adjustment on that? It took me forever to learn my buddies ST4 so I could do the valve adj for him, saved him 1300 a year in just maintenance.
DJ
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How'd you like doing the ST4s? I couldn't believe I had to take off the fairing, seat, tank, and other stuff to get the battery out. Who puts a battery in front of the brake lever anyway? I used the little tool to check belt tension - some go by feel. It was first service never did do the valve clearance.

I think the air cooled Monster would be much simpler to do as everything seems easier to get at. Also the 12000km interval makes it not too bad I think.

BTW, sweet bike :tup:
 
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