"Alex Zapata" (alexzapata)
08/27/2016 at 00:17 • Filed to: None
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"Alex Zapata" (alexzapata)
08/27/2016 at 00:17 • Filed to: None | 17
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Well after a couple of years of lusting I am now finally the proud owner of the one, the only, the Monstruo.
I bought a Monster S2R 800, with factory optioned full Termis and basically every Carbon option on the catalogue, the engine cover things on the side, the exhaust, even the front splashguard (don’t know what it’s called in English, happy if somebody can tell me I mean the thing on top of the tire)
It has a bit over 10k miles and was owned by the same guy for 10 years.
I’m really happy with it, the torque is insane and the sound is perfection.
Excited to see this old girl be my partner in crime for the foreseeable future and see where life takes us.
(It does seem to be the position is a bit aggressive for long distances, which is mostly what I want to do with it, so we’ll see)
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> Alex Zapata
08/27/2016 at 00:31 |
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Love the look of these things. I much prefer it to the newer ones. Pure sex. The bit on the front tire is called a fender.
AfromanGTO
> Alex Zapata
08/27/2016 at 00:35 |
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Awesome and congratulations!!!
The piece over the tire is called a fender. :-)
Zachary Oberle
> Alex Zapata
08/27/2016 at 00:35 |
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Congrats on the purchase! Always loved the look of the more naked style Ducatis.
And the typical nomenclature would be “Front Fender” rather than “splashguard”
Have fun with her my friend, and be safe!
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Alex Zapata
> AfromanGTO
08/27/2016 at 00:37 |
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Thank you!
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Alex Zapata
> FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
08/27/2016 at 00:37 |
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Yes they are sexy sexy bikes, love the look, love the raw-ness, everything
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Alex Zapata
> Zachary Oberle
08/27/2016 at 00:38 |
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Thank you! I now know!
This bike is apparently a bit of a good luck charm for the old owner so I hope it is the same for me!
gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
> Alex Zapata
08/27/2016 at 01:08 |
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Draw her like one of your French girls
JeepJeremy
> Alex Zapata
08/27/2016 at 01:10 |
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Damn! That's sick!!
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Alex Zapata
> JeepJeremy
08/27/2016 at 01:26 |
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It really really is, it just looks so beautiful but it’s such a... well... Monster underneath; when you see it you just can’t really tell how raw it is beneath the surface.
Cé hé sin
> FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
08/27/2016 at 08:52 |
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“The bit on the front tire is called a fender.”
.....if you’re an American.
It could also be a mudguard, according to taste and custom.
Stephenson Valve Gear
> Alex Zapata
08/27/2016 at 09:18 |
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Congratulations on being owned by a Monster! The S2R 800 is a very nice bike, and the Termis + carbon fiber makes it even better. You might check to see when the former owner replaced the timing belts - on my 696 they are supposed to be replaced every 15K miles OR 5 years. My little Monster (in the above pic) has been reliable, although the periodic maintenance is a bit more involved than my previous Jap bikes. Enjoy it and ride safe!
bob and john
> Alex Zapata
08/27/2016 at 09:33 |
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Sterotypical red on white wheels and termis.
Im a little jealous. Just a little. Enjoy!
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Alex Zapata
> bob and john
08/27/2016 at 11:03 |
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Thanks man!!!
Yeah, it also has the slightly staggered white stripe through the top of the bike.
I’m not entirely sure about the wheels though, I don’t want to upset the color balance with the stripe but I don’t really love the white wheels.
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Alex Zapata
> Stephenson Valve Gear
08/27/2016 at 11:06 |
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Yeah I know, the maintenance is gonna be a thing, like a thing thing; but it’s an incredible bike, the 800s are supposed to be the best of the bunch of the older era.
Thank you dude it feels good to be part of the Ducati world.