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My 2004 Monster 1000, PIC HEAVY

Started by 04monsterduc, October 19, 2011, 01:41:14 PM

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Twizted

#15
October 23, 2011, 04:27:28 AM

04monsterduc

#16
November 02, 2011, 06:00:59 PM
After much research, it looks like the PO did the fork swap, so they are adjustable.  [evil].

lazylightnin717

#17
November 02, 2011, 06:29:10 PM
Quote from: thought on October 20, 2011, 08:55:29 AM
did anyone else, when seeing the first pic, think... "omg, half invisible bike!"?  ;D

I did!

Quote from: 04monsterduc on November 02, 2011, 06:00:59 PM
After much research, it looks like the PO did the fork swap, so they are adjustable.  [evil].

I believe they came with adjustable Showas. The bigger engine bikes usually came with the better gadgets  [bacon]
Comes a time
When the blind man takes your hand
Says don't you see
Gotta' make it somehow
On the dreams you still believe

Travman

#18
November 05, 2011, 06:32:32 AM
Quote from: 04monsterduc on November 02, 2011, 06:00:59 PM
After much research, it looks like the PO did the fork swap, so they are adjustable.  [evil].
Your bike could be an S model which came with adjustable forks and an aluminum swingarm.

04monsterduc

#19
November 05, 2011, 12:38:00 PM
Quote from: Travman on November 05, 2011, 06:32:32 AM
Your bike could be an S model which came with adjustable forks and an aluminum swingarm.

How would I go about checking if it is the "S" model?

zarn02

#20
November 05, 2011, 12:41:44 PM
Quote from: 04monsterduc on November 05, 2011, 12:38:00 PM
How would I go about checking if it is the "S" model?

You could probably check the VIN with Ducati.

But a way quicker method would be to try and stick a magnet to the swingarm. If it sticks, it's steel, and not an 'S'. If it doesn't, it's aluminum, and is either an 'S' or the previous owner went to the effort to change the swingarm.
"If it weren't for our gallows humor, we'd have nothing to hang our hopes on."

04monsterduc

#21
November 06, 2011, 01:13:01 PM
Checked the swing arm, and it is aluminum. So it is the S model.  [evil]

Monsterlover

#22
November 13, 2011, 06:57:53 AM
Quote from: zarn02 on October 20, 2011, 04:42:03 PM
I have a mental image of a dialogue much like this preceding the incident:

"Think you can wheelie over that curb?"

"I don't see why not."

[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

04monsterduc

#23
May 11, 2012, 05:06:45 PM
Time for an update
As of today I have done the following to the Duc.
Tail Chop
Painted and Chopped the exhaust
Integrated tail light
Painted belt covers
Painted clutch cover
Painted sprocket cover.
Changed header


Steve.In.Atlanta

#24
May 11, 2012, 05:26:18 PM
Looks flippn' sweet. Love that blue!
2005 Monster S4R
1982 Moto Guzzi V50 Mk3 (project bike)
2001 Monster 900S (stolen)

OT

#25
May 11, 2012, 05:45:30 PM
Quote from: 04monsterduc on November 05, 2011, 12:38:00 PM
How would I go about checking if it is the "S" model?

AFAIK, 2004 1000DS in the U.S. is the 'S' model.  Mine has Alu swingarm and fully adjustable forks.

I'm sending you my stock cans....please chop like yours and return asap   [thumbsup]

Monsterlover

#26
May 11, 2012, 05:47:42 PM
Looks great!
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Nero-92

#27
May 12, 2012, 03:48:21 PM
The bike looks amazing its a credit to you now just get out and put many happy miles up on it enjoy.
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