S2R1000 Set up for old man

Gramps · April 22, 2009, 11:36:34 AM

[moto] Just got back from my ride home from the local Ducati dealer here in Minnesota. Had them do a spring oil and filter change and install red Rizmo bars on top of my Genmar risers. This mod along with my Wildhair lowered rider pegs has my bike just right for me. I was thinking about trading my Monster in for a Ducati GT1000 to get a more relaxed riding position. But now the Monster is perfect for me. Anyone needing a little more comfort might try these mods. 62 years old and still like to carve the curves.
Gramps

DucHead · April 22, 2009, 11:41:25 AM

Cool, and welcome aboard!! [moto]

stopintime · April 22, 2009, 02:49:39 PM

Were you/dealer able to do the risers AND Rizoma bar without issues? Wires, cables, hoses?

Pictures maybe?

Gramps · April 22, 2009, 03:23:07 PM

Everything went together just fine. There were no issues with the cables and I can still have the little factory shield on the bike. This combination works very well.

gage · April 22, 2009, 06:00:29 PM

Quote from: Gramps on April 22, 2009, 11:36:34 AM
[moto] 62 years old and still like to carve the curves.
Gramps

you know how to use a computer??

MsTek · April 22, 2009, 08:00:14 PM

Quote from: gage on April 22, 2009, 06:00:29 PM
you know how to use a computer??

P'shaw... tsk!

geoffduc · April 26, 2009, 10:21:57 AM

Nice one Gramps i to had problem's with the reach to the bar's on my s4rs and fitted rizoma bar's which i find perfect, i also replaced the stock seat with one from sargent which just suit's me fine.

red baron · April 26, 2009, 10:33:38 AM

Cool.

hunduc · April 26, 2009, 04:50:33 PM

62, wow.

or maybe

dbran1949 · April 29, 2009, 01:04:41 PM

Finally, I thought I was the oldest one on the board

Gramps · April 29, 2009, 03:00:10 PM

Looks like there are at least two of us who still like to run the corners. Any other over 50 Monster riders on this board? If so lets here from you!!
Everyone have a safe summer of riding!!
Gramps

Gus Duc · April 29, 2009, 03:27:50 PM

Quote from: Gramps on April 29, 2009, 03:00:10 PM
Looks like there are at least two of us who still like to run the corners. Any other over 50 Monster riders on this board? If so lets here from you!!
Everyone have a safe summer of riding!!
Gramps

All the old guys ride 1098's....................at least the ones I know

Mash · April 29, 2009, 04:55:06 PM

Quote from: Gramps on April 29, 2009, 03:00:10 PM
Looks like there are at least two of us who still like to run the corners. Any other over 50 Monster riders on this board? If so lets here from you!!
Everyone have a safe summer of riding!!
Gramps

I'm gonna be over 50 in a couple months, and I ride an s2r1k. I still ride a lot, and I also spend a lot of time tinkering with the bike. With a stock setup on my bike, I do get a sore butt after about 2 hours, but I don't think that's related to age.

I haven't slowed down for health reasons yet, although I found out I don't bounce as graceful as I used to. I'm still sore from a crash a month ago.

trpletme · April 30, 2009, 07:23:45 AM

54 years young, and loving it. S2R 1000.

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