Hey Betty,
I have evaluated everyones OzMo bikes over the past year, patiently not doing any bling or perf mods to my current 620 while I learn to ride etc...

I have checked out all the new ones, 696, 796, 1100, the new 1100 Evo, even considered a Streetfighter/S... but; just like hypercolour tshirts, baggy pants and mullets haircuts I reckon in 5 years time those silly tank air intake things, visors and even the current trestle shape will be the ugly ducklings of the Monster family, while the current shaped tanks, trestles and bra's will still look awesome... IMHO

I dont need any more power than the 620 delivers, the limiting factor on my riding is me and my (lack of) cornering speed!

So, on my shopping list is-
1. Dont want to have to fuel as frequent as the S4R's
2. Dry clutch for that Ducati rattle
3. Pre-current shape
4. Termi noise

Price is no real issue... I figure whatever I dont spend on the bike I will just have to spend in conversions/bling'ing it to an acceptable OzMo level and to the specs that I wanna have in the long while.

For example
http://www.ducatimonster.org/forums/parts-sale/190304-full-arrow-carbon-race-exhaust-s2r-800-a.html


Sorry, but I have no idea what a Melvin-mobile is? I hope it's not a scooter?!?

Nice mature attitude Rod ... but don't cave in to peer pressure:

Quote from: rod620 on August 11, 2011, 09:54:09 PM
I figure whatever I dont spend on the bike I will just have to spend in conversions/bling'ing it to an acceptable OzMo level

As for the Melvin-mobile ... it is the original Ozmo bling machine:

Quote from: melvin on August 02, 2011, 12:58:29 AM

FOR SALE
'05 S2R 800, 18 800km, rego till Nov21

Termignoni exhaust with Marving mid-pipe
Rapidbike fully programmable module governing air/fuel ratio
Ohlins suspension front and back
Cyclecat top triple clamp with clip-ons
Kellerman LED front and rear indicators in satin black with white lenses
Rizoma: invidia mirrors, grips and bar-ends, front sprocket cover, brake & clutch reservoirs, oil filter plug
Sato Racing rear sets
Sargent carbon fx seat
Riding House mesh belt covers, oil cooler billet alluminium cover
CRG 6way on-the-fly adjustable brake & clutch levers
Oberon billet aluminum rego sticker holder
STM billet aluminum frame plugs
Ducati Performance bellypan
carbon mods from crabonworld.de: front chain guard, rear chain guard, exhaust shield, rear hugger, side panels
open air box with K&N filter

Michelin Power Pure with 3000k's, Supersprox Stealth sprocket with D.I.D. 520ERV3 light-weight racing chain also 3000k's

the bike has been always serviced and maintained by Flywheels
PM me with expressions of interest

http://www.flickr.com/photos/melvinsmonster/sets/72157616416972717/with/3423567887/

PS
yes, iam the original owner and yes, i do have all 3 keys

Quote from: rod620 on August 11, 2011, 09:54:09 PM

So, on my shopping list is-
1. Dont want to have to fuel as frequent as the S4R's
2. Dry clutch for that Ducati rattle
3. Pre-current shape
4. Termi noise

Clutch Rattle sorted !!

ducati 848
Sorry for re-post of video....however I still find it funny

As for Termi Noise, the Better Half has a full Termi system on her 620......sounds amazing !!

So Rod you could well have a buyer before you need with an OzMo sinffing around for another 620 LAMS.

Good reasoning and thought in your next purchase, noting wrong with the 800 but finding one with a dry clutch conversion would be more than rare. Equally spending money on doing it would be financially counter productive when you can buy the S2R 1000 which is a dry clutch as you know but also has better suspension (generally) for which you grow into over time.
Ask anyone with an 800 what they like to upgrade on it, Craigo and Betty (who's done it) and they'd say suspension before a dry clutch.

Remember you don't have to use all the power you have on hand and how many times do we really?
If you are looking for a well sorted well blinged S2R800 then who'd really go past Melvin's bike. It was one of the first bikes I ever saw on the (old) OzMo's site and it scared me and excited me at the same time.

Sell your's to bmroxm5
Buy Melvin's and make it your own.

That's what I'd be doing cause the bike is know.
But follow your heart and do as you wish that's just my 2c's 

lol thanks for committing me to the bike in advance matty!

Rod made a good point about the pre-current monster being a better shape and the older style (aka 659) could possibly go out of fashion soon... I still want to check out a new 659, rod's bike and another forum members bike before making a decision on anything.

Oh yeh and L's test isn't till next month so I guess I should get my licence first as well 

 
I can see a menage a trois happening here.

Hey Rod, Melvins bike is a cracker http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ducati-Monster-S2R-800-one-kind-fully-customized-/120759163264?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item1c1dce9980

Re S2R mods....

Front forks first, anything is better than standard, I have a revlaved/sprung set from a S2R1000. Then pipes.

Quote from: bmroxm5 on August 11, 2011, 11:39:35 PM
lol thanks for committing me to the bike in advance matty!

Rod made a good point about the pre-current monster being a better shape and the older style (aka 659) could possibly go out of fashion soon... I still want to check out a new 659, rod's bike and another forum members bike before making a decision on anything.

Oh yeh and L's test isn't till next month so I guess I should get my licence first as well 

Happy to help, my commission is cheap! 

Quote from: Rob s on August 11, 2011, 11:45:48 PM
Hey Rod, Melvins bike is a cracker http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ducati-Monster-S2R-800-one-kind-fully-customized-/120759163264?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item1c1dce9980

Damn you guys... this bike looks bloody awesome... almost 100% exactly what I have been dreaming about...

...to be continued

Melvins bike is a moving piece of art, photo's do not do this bike justice.

  It looks horn it sounds horn and all the after market equipment is quality.

  Whoever ends up owning this bike will not be disappointed, oh! and OH!-lins suspension front and rear  this bike has the potential to make an ordinary rider look really good.

I wish I owned this bike, do yourself a favour Rod go and have a look at this bike and tell me you hate it.







                                   Mmick (sounding like part of the sales team)

Buy it Rod.....
Buy it, buy it, buy it.....

Wow......... r u guys on commission?

Apparently..........if you buy it Rod,...Melvin will throw in two dogs for free i hear........but only on loan.......
Grab the bike mate........but toss that silly Sargent seat, its not your style and will give you numb bum syndrome.  
    Am more than happy to do you a clean swap there as i have a high pain threshold...  

Quote from: Brian W on August 12, 2011, 05:01:10 AM
Apparently..........if you buy it Rod,...Melvin will throw in two dogs for free i hear........but only on loan.......
Grab the bike mate........but toss that silly Sargent seat, its not your style and will give you numb bum syndrome.  
    Am more than happy to do you a clean swap there as i have a high pain threshold...  

Careful where you say that about your back side

Quote from: Dannog on August 12, 2011, 04:21:37 AM
Wow......... r u guys on commission?

No.