One of the lovely 8k Giveaway, the lovely Sarah Bachtel and her classic Ducati Monster dark! Sportin’ her brand new Icon 1000 El Bajo boots.
Posts Tagged ‘ducati’
help help !!!so just brought a ducati monster 600 (2001) and im in the process of fixing her up , but ive just realised !!!! argh where do i put my paniers and tent when i go camping and rallys ????? any ideas ???? the soft luggage ive got drops on to the exhaust so is no good ,please dont say a top box as i really dont like them ! have you got any suggestions
Hahaha. I’m sorry, I can’t help but laugh at the panic in which you asked this. Take a breath. Ducati Monsters aren’t rally or camping bikes in my minds eye, but I’m sure there are options. Firstly, without information about where your exhaust sits (high, low mount) and such, I don’t really know what to tell you! Look into getting hard case side mount saddle bags that have a bracket. This might be hard to find for older Monsters, but I’m sure you can peruse ebay and the Ducati Monster Forums for… Continue Reading »
Lanakila MacNaughton’s beautiful medium format photographs of Stormie’s Wrench Night last wednesday. The topmost photo is definitely my favorite from the night, Stormie, Jada and I all kicking it being the überdorks we are. See/read more: More of Lanakila MacNaughton’s photographsMore tagged Jada Noriyuki / Stormie RayWriteup on Stormie’s Wrench Wednesdays
Monster Project: Phase 18
So, last I left off in Monster Project blog updates… I couldn’t find all the important bits for the rear wheel and attaching it to the bike. Axle, spacers, etc. I ripped apart my garage and stayed up until 5a putting it back together and just couldn’t find them.
Submission from Roxxi O’Hara- I was privileged to ride the track at MOTO GP Austin last weekend with a bunch of very kewl Ducatistas and met this very sweet young lady named Stephanie from Houston. Always refreshing to see a Moto Lady…makes me smile. Stephanie clearly knows the joys of motorcycling, what a beautiful smile! Proud of her early Ducati Monster, perhaps?Thanks Roxxi!
Rookie Mistake: Backwards Flanges
Yuuuup I made a rookie mistake, I put the half bushings on the inside upside down I think. Oh well, fix it and move on!
Quick Monster Seat Update
In lieu of a full Monster Project update (which is desperately past due), I wanted to share a photo I snapped yesterday after the seat was chopped.