Got me a Monster

[mojo]

Just picked up my first bike, a '99 900s and I am excited as hell.  I got what I feel is a decent deal for it ($3400) and I love it.  It's not perfect... it has the "Ducati dent" on the tank, the CF is a bit faded, but it should be a good bike for me to learn on.  Bought it mostly to commute to and from work to save on gas.  I;ve taken the MSF class, and have good gear.  The only thing that bothers me is that the stock mirrors are just about worthless.  Those will be getting changed out soon.

I woke up this morning  as nervous as I've ever been... couldn't sit still, jittery, wondering if a 900 is too much bike for me, just plain nervous.  We finally got to the dealer (Mapquest is terrible BTW) and they let me take it for a ride.  All of my nervousness went away as soon as I got on the bike.  It was weird and I don't know why but the bike just felt right.  I instantly fell in love.  It wasn't too much power, it was comfortable, and it has a set of pipes on it that sound really nice.

I do have one question though.  The front brake rotors have a bit of play in them (at most 2mm).  Does that warrant replacement of the rotors?  The dealer I bought it from said he would get me a pair of rotors for his cost.

[kopfjäger]

Congrats on the new bike.

[TiNi]

welcome to the dmf and good luck with the m900

oh, and google map is better imo 

now, go introduce yourself here: http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?board=14.0

[mxwinky]

The front rotors float on their mounting pins and are meant to have a bit of play in them.  The play allows the rotors to expand when they heat up during use.  That little bit of allowance for expansion prevents them from warping and allows a more consistent braking feel during hard use.  Sounds like you've got a great first bike.  Welcome to the party!

[mojo]

The dealer explained the floating rotors concept to me and I understand it, but how much play is too much?

[mxwinky]

Believe me, they can be real loose.  I've seen them loose enough on their pins that you can hear a bit of "rotor rattle" when going down the road.  I wouldn't worry about it at all.  All my Ducs have it, some more than others, and they're all fine.  There may be a spec for the clearance somewhere, but in my factory manual I can't find it.  I've never heard of a rotor wearing significantly at its mounting pins so I absolutely wouldn't worry about it all.

[bryant8]

Congrats on the M900! (I'm searching for one myself)

Pics please, so we can all enjoy your bike

[Howie]

Congrats!  The rotor play is normal.  So is your love affair

[uclabiker06]

Congrats and take it easy...parts are expensive as heck.  Don't ask me how I know.

[ODrides]

How many miles on that 900?  Congrats and enjoy!

[mojo]

Here are a few pics of my Monster, and a plate of  to munch on...
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The bike has 11,000 miles on it, a K&N filter and a set of Wileyco slipons (never heard of this company, but the exhaust has a nice deep rumble).

[JEDI PIMP]

I love the dark engine parts!

[arai_speed]

congrats on the new bike!

[Big Troubled Bear]

Congrats, great looking bike

[MikeZ]

I had Wiley Co. Carbon Fiber cans on my '99 M750 that sounded pretty good.  Never could find info on them though