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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 — Asked by Anonymous

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 help.  Sign up, post an advice thread… people are usually pretty helpful and will have more experience with this than I will. 

My Monster has no tail, so I’ll be unable to mount any saddle bags. My tank is so fancy I won’t be mounting any top boxes either. So, everything I take anywhere with me will be trapped to my back. 

[post script] jack455 wrote me and said: “Tell your follower with the ducati monster panic to google search ducati monster luggage or panniers on images for an idea. I was looking at monsters and did some searching myself”

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This guy bench presses (four times?!) a woman on top of an oldschool Ducati. You know, the heavy ones… not one of them newfangled 360 lbs weighing bikes.

Thanks for sending this to me, Jonah!

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. 

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More of Lanakila MacNaughton’s photographs
More tagged Jada Noriyuki / Stormie Ray
Writeup 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. 

I called everyone who’s shop the bike had been at to double check I hadn’t left it somewhere, and finally caved and replaced the rear axle and spacer bits. I stopped by Cheshire Motorsports on Division in Portland and they had the parts I needed… used! Cost me $40 and I was back in business.

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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! 

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! 

Hey all you internet know-it-alls… did I put this flange on backwards?  It’s from my Monster Project (1998 Ducati Monster 750). I think the reason the exhaust seems loose is because the gasket and half bushings are not actually being pushed all the way in (becuase the other side is recessed where as this side pushes out). Am I right? (Click here to leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts.) I actually posted a YouTube video of it all wiggly here, too. Thanks for the update and help… figured it out. 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!

Hey all you internet know-it-alls… did I put this flange on backwards? 

It’s from my Monster Project (1998 Ducati Monster 750). I think the reason the exhaust seems loose is because the gasket and half bushings are not actually being pushed all the way in (becuase the other side is recessed where as this side pushes out). Am I right? (Click here to leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts.)

I actually posted a YouTube video of it all wiggly here, too.

Thanks for the update and help… figured it out. 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!

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.  It still needs the foam shaped (and reupholstered obviously), but this is the closest to finished I’ve seen my Monster. Finally, you can see the shape I was going for in my build sketches.  I am more than pleased with my design decisions.

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. 

It still needs the foam shaped (and reupholstered obviously), but this is the closest to finished I’ve seen my Monster. Finally, you can see the shape I was going for in my build sketches. 

I am more than pleased with my design decisions.

Video: As the Sun Sets

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A video about the somber feeling one gets when riding season comes to a close- when we often hold on to each last moment the sun is still kissing the asphalt and the roads are still dry.

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Hopping on a motorcycle after work for even the shortest jaunt can be a meditative experience.

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Monster Project: Phase 16

It has been a while since I updated on the Monster Project, though actually a lot has been going on. If you recall, the bike was transported in pieces to SDS via my Honda coupe. But prior to that, I tried to get myself a roller using only my limited tools and small garage space.

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Ana Colja, LA based model and motorcyclist. 

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The Desmohog: Part Ducati, Part Harley

Part Ducati, part Harley Davidson… with scrambler pipes and a cafe racer style tail. What on earth could this be called? Well, the Desmohog of course. Somethings are worth doing just because you feel like it. 

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Crossbreed Cycles of East Sussex, England, is the work of Chris Barber. His opinion of the build, “The bike is meant to be a cross between bobber and cafe racer, I think this has been achieved but as a result the style is a bit awkward.” In a nutshell it’s a Harley bottom end with Ducati 900SS cylinders.

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Awesome future motolady / motokid submission- This is a picture of my Niece (Sidney) and Nephew (Jack) sitting on my slightly broken 1198.  I somehow kicked the mirror off when I laid it down after a lady pulled out in front of my, in the picture you can kind of see the road rash down my left arm.  This was taken the same day that I bought Sidney her first motorcycle……she is 5 years old!  I explained to her the importance of wearing here gear (more or less just had to show her my arm and leg and she got the point).  Just thought I would share an up and coming Moto Lady with you! Submit your own pictures/links/videos!

Awesome future motolady / motokid submission-

This is a picture of my Niece (Sidney) and Nephew (Jack) sitting on my slightly broken 1198.  I somehow kicked the mirror off when I laid it down after a lady pulled out in front of my, in the picture you can kind of see the road rash down my left arm.  This was taken the same day that I bought Sidney her first motorcycle……she is 5 years old!  I explained to her the importance of wearing here gear (more or less just had to show her my arm and leg and she got the point).  Just thought I would share an up and coming Moto Lady with you!

Submit your own pictures/links/videos!

Ducati riders catch a lot of flack (similar to how Harley riders do) but I gotta say… I personally know of a lot more Ducs parked inside than any other motorcycle.  Please, prove me wrong! I love seeing motorcycles parked indoors… My 996 and 749 (from DucRacer081 on Ducati.ms)

Ducati riders catch a lot of flack (similar to how Harley riders do) but I gotta say… I personally know of a lot more Ducs parked inside than any other motorcycle. 

Please, prove me wrong! I love seeing motorcycles parked indoors…

My 996 and 749 (from DucRacer081 on Ducati.ms)

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I love Sofi- “How I love the ‘panti-dropper’!” she says.  [ more photos of Sofi Tsingos | Ducati ]

I love Sofi- “How I love the ‘panti-dropper’!” she says. 

[ more photos of Sofi Tsingos | Ducati ]

Doing some redecorating at my place. Monster Project mini update: The bike is back at home (obviously) while Heath finishes moving his shop so we can start on the exhaust and then the seat will be finished.  We’re getting closer…  [ see more photos of motorcycles parked indoors ]

Doing some redecorating at my place.

Monster Project mini update: The bike is back at home (obviously) while Heath finishes moving his shop so we can start on the exhaust and then the seat will be finished. 

We’re getting closer… 

[ see more photos of motorcycles parked indoors ]