tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post3252474423667795351..comments2023-11-10T04:17:00.492-05:00Comments on View From The Porch: What's the frequency, Kenneth?Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-69597217150253743212013-11-06T00:14:25.346-05:002013-11-06T00:14:25.346-05:00I've always enjoyed the style of streetfighter...I've always enjoyed the style of streetfighters (of which the Ducati Monster is a prime example). Not quite as efficient, but MUCH more aggressive looking. It's pretty much a sportbike with the fairings removed (the Monster being designed without them entirely, one of the few factory built streetfighters)<br /><br />I've got my own designs for a motorcycle rattling around, but this is one style of bike I don't think I can replicate with mine.Siegehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745434959272272759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-6236462996407633762013-11-05T20:00:41.165-05:002013-11-05T20:00:41.165-05:00The first time I saw one of these beauties was the...The first time I saw one of these beauties was the only time I went to the website to find out more about a bike.<br />I still want it.Tpa Gunslingernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-26384658422728754272013-11-05T13:41:57.438-05:002013-11-05T13:41:57.438-05:00Thanks, Tam. Popular culture fail #134 -- and tha...Thanks, Tam. Popular culture fail #134 -- and that's just so far this month. Sigh.Mike_Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-33580928734659990642013-11-05T13:34:08.368-05:002013-11-05T13:34:08.368-05:00In this case the Dan Rather reference is an REM re...In this case the Dan Rather reference is an REM reference...<br /><br />...to the debut single from the album <i>Monster</i>, of course. :D (REM's last great album, IMO.)Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-91754832797313334432013-11-05T13:21:59.301-05:002013-11-05T13:21:59.301-05:00Help! Can someone explain the Dan Rather reference...Help! Can someone explain the Dan Rather reference?Mike_Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-12114283871570432792013-11-05T12:00:03.578-05:002013-11-05T12:00:03.578-05:00I don't care for the unnecessarily loud exhaus...I don't care for the unnecessarily loud exhaust sound out of the shorty muffler. The Monster really is a beautiful example of taking thrust and weight into account. Matt Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03500429239798601210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-12638822031000280562013-11-05T10:10:01.500-05:002013-11-05T10:10:01.500-05:00That looks like it comes with a factory-installed ...That looks like it comes with a factory-installed cop on your tail.Borepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029434172945099693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-40876543862843573952013-11-05T09:20:52.278-05:002013-11-05T09:20:52.278-05:00Looks pretty cool. Would never be able to get off...Looks pretty cool. Would never be able to get off it though should I get on, so no candy here.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708868713277676628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-41914264416460918812013-11-05T09:01:33.657-05:002013-11-05T09:01:33.657-05:00Son used to have a Ducati. First time I heard it ...Son used to have a Ducati. First time I heard it started, if he hadn't warned me about the clutch noise I'd have thought the damn thing was about to come apart.Firehandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562365951182027709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-34720051325824845972013-11-05T08:46:03.304-05:002013-11-05T08:46:03.304-05:00For the full Ducati experience, throw a handful of...For the full Ducati experience, throw a handful of nuts and bolts into a coffee can, and shake with vigor - sounds just like the dry clutch with a (non-stock) vented clutch cover.RollsCanardlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614605001998557836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-39062112149162745372013-11-05T08:43:38.934-05:002013-11-05T08:43:38.934-05:00"It's a motor with a seat and a couple of...<i>"It's a motor with a seat and a couple of wheels bolted pretty much directly to it, and that's about it."</i><br /><br />It's a piker*...I present you with a 600cc GXSR engine bolted into a 50cc scooter frame: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRsbRRV8lPo<br /><br /><br /><br />*to clarify, I'm referring to the raw simplicity, not it's engineering performance.Phssthpoknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-5286814256316538212013-11-05T07:43:07.501-05:002013-11-05T07:43:07.501-05:00My Ducks were the most rewarding motorcycles I eve...My Ducks were the most rewarding motorcycles I ever owned over a period of over 40 years. Light, flick-able, with great torque and a wide powerband. The desmodromic valve gear is not difficult to work with when approached with some thought. Once set up correctly, needing little maintenance. Two valve ducks use air & oil cooling, 4 valve ducks use water cooling. <br />Another benefit is that they hold their value very well.Rogernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-27389847830228097012013-11-05T07:39:20.860-05:002013-11-05T07:39:20.860-05:00That is what Ducati has always been about. Simple ...That is what Ducati has always been about. Simple raw savage and oh so much fun.Derfel Cadarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00904779790523776248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-65781867103640149832013-11-05T03:37:29.343-05:002013-11-05T03:37:29.343-05:00Single sided arm on an air-cooled engine? Did the ...Single sided arm on an air-cooled engine? Did the factory do that? Guess I'm really out of date on Ducatis if I have to ask that, sigh...<br /><br />Leaving the heat guard off that rear cylinder pipe is not bright. <br /><br />Ditto the cam belt covers. For racing, it may have helped with cyl and head cooling with better air flow, but foolish on the street. Get something caught between belt and sprocket, and it may be a very expensive perspective on the reality of shooting for style on the mean streets. Even worse could be getting your fingers caught. Trying to ride with the new nickname of "stubby" might be a problem.<br /><br />Whoa, got to back off on the crabby today.<br /><br />Bike looks neat. Might just be an unfinished project.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />It's been over ten years since I've uncovered my Duc, and it's time for it to go...Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722792638246578812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-89325868082642364952013-11-05T02:30:29.465-05:002013-11-05T02:30:29.465-05:00Love them.
Wife and I keep threatening to buy a ...Love them. <br /><br />Wife and I keep threatening to buy a pair. If we move to California, we just may do it. <br /><br />-RRevolverRobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-45814702310173581422013-11-05T01:12:34.890-05:002013-11-05T01:12:34.890-05:00Never seen one in the flesh, which is not surprisi...Never seen one in the flesh, which is not surprising considering just how far I am from a dealer!Jeffrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06873138122305060834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-25751143423392602182013-11-05T00:09:17.267-05:002013-11-05T00:09:17.267-05:00Yep, Dukes have an extremely unique sound to them....Yep, Dukes have an extremely unique sound to them.<br /><br />And more pieces in the valvetrain than most mechanics can keep track of!drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-19937766265180119982013-11-04T23:37:01.144-05:002013-11-04T23:37:01.144-05:00There's a reason they call it a monster. And t...There's a <i>reason</i> they call it a monster. And that valvetrain- oooh so many pieces- but when it's right, the sound they make... <br /><br />This is the sort of thing that makes me very, very glad I never became proficient at riding. The sensation of that much acceleration is far, far too addicting, and I'm damnably dangerous to myself on four wheels. I love the sound of getting that valvetrain juuuust right, though. When you can do that, you can wrench anything. oghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551049745184408924noreply@blogger.com