(small) Bike Things You've Done Today

Booked the 18k Desmo

Bought a chain, sprockets, scottoiler and rear tyre to be installed over the weekend.

Ordered a short Puig dark smoke screen and smaller legal number plate.

All left to do is rear LED indicators, rad and cooler guard and possibly a luggage rack.

 

I went with pilot power 2c because of the 170 sizing, although lots said 180 was fine.

 

Collected a set of replacement levers for the R6 that I ordered last week and then wended my way to MR to collect some fixings also ordered last week. About 80 leisurely miles later, the bike has been dusted off and put away for the night. Also got some good news, the new Monster is scheduled to leave Italy next week Andy

 

What Monster are you getting Andy?

 

Worked out how to fit the throttle spacer to the V4. Lubed the chain. Watched it get put in the back of a van where it’ll be taken to get the first service, full Akra fitted, and full PPF.

I’m in the US at the end of next week, so they’ll have it for a couple of weeks. The V2 will be in next week, so my dealer is going to take both bikes to get the PPF done while I’m away. I’m very impressed with how they don’t hesitate to go the extra mile, and wouldn’t hesitate recommending them to anyone looking for a Ducati.

 

Which dealer is it?

 

Ducati Alton

 

Decided to clean the garage out and put the bikes in the drive. A mate ended up showing up so needless to say the fecking garage did not get cleaned. I'll have another go on Saturday, no phone calls will be answered.

 

Carole has chosen the (937) Monster in red and added a few essentials (heated grips, Termi) and a few nice to haves (touring screen, belly pan, rear seat cover, Corse decals). Andy

 

I stopped by the dealer and finally checked out the new monster, beautiful looking bike. Great choice I would say.

 

Congratulations Carol sounds fabulous.

 

She is Andy

 

Just had to remake my special tools for holding the vertical belt on the drive pulley.
I think I must have chucked the old ones - what a hassle to have to make more. Oh well.

 

thats innovation for you right there

 

She's one of my favourite people for selling me her old bike, and I've never even met her!

 

When they behave like that, I think you’ll find they’re called ‘Shatnavs’.

 

You’ll be meeting up with WCP in Schull then?
He’s a very hospitable chap with some nice digs from what I understand.