Howdy y'all!
I'm Brad from the DFW area of Texas. Just purchased a 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO this past Saturday from the fine folks at AMS in Dallas. Current mods are the fender eliminator kit, tank protector and Termignoni exhaust.
I've been riding since around 12 (dirt) and bought my first street bike when I was 26 or so, 41 now. I've had a few different bikes between now and then ranging from sport tour, crotch rocket, cruiser, etc. I've always wanted a Ducati...well, I finally scratched that itch! It's a fun bike, still learning it's unique approach to the motorcycling experience (I say this as I had the "poor man's Ducati" back in '97, a Suzuki TL1000s). Put a little over 200 miles on it this past Saturday running the backroads, it was a blast!
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Beautiful bike! I wanted the 1100Evo as well, but it didn't come in white. :(
I see you got some nice mods already. What do you think about the Termis? When I test rode the 1100 at the dealer, they also had them on and the pop-pop-pop of the exhaust was very loud. I thought it was a bit much at first, but after almost a year of riding my 796 with the stock cans, I think I want the upgrade. ;D
Thank you! I like the Termis, bought the bike with them on it so I can't offer a useful comment on the stock system. They have a great sound and are loud, people know you are coming, that's for sure! I've been wearing earplugs lately, much more enjoyable!