Members Bike - Moley's Ducati S2R 1000

**half man, half mole** · 07 May 07, 03:10 PM

Moley's Ducati S2R 1000
I have owned this bike for a couple of months now so here are a few words about my experiences so far.

I sold my 748 SPS at the end of last year when a work related injury left me with a broken paw and unable to ride. Much as I loved that bike, I had to admit I was not getting any younger and was finding the unforgiving riding position was resulting in aches and pains after only a few miles. So what next?

I had already owned a red 900SS and the SPS was yellow so I fancied something a bit, well, different. I decided a black S2R was in order - a fun bike for the real world

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After some weeks searching I found the right one, a 'previously enjoyed' model in Norfolk some 130 miles away. It was one year old, 1800 miles on the clock with full Ducati service history and appeared mint. It also had most of the mods already done to it that I would have wanted to do. It had a Datatool alarm, a full Arrow titanium race system, some tasteful carbon bits and the clutch was open to the world. Even the wheels had been sprayed black from new, which I would also have done! It was a real credit to its previous owner. So I went to Norfolk, fell in love and bought her there and then, arranging to collect her the following week.

So, living with the Monster. I find this bike is absolutely effortless. The power is smooth and she is incredibly torquey. The suspension handles anything thrown at it and the front brakes are excellent (although the rear one, it has to be said, is almost non-existant!) . Whether pottering or 'making progress' , each ride is an absolute pleasure! The only other fault I can really mention is that she doesn't like slow traffic. But then, she's a Ducati!

I have added a few more 'mods' myself. The enormous rear footpegs had to go and Rizoma multi-adjustable rear sets are now in place at the front as well. A carbon rear hugger and c/f chain guards have also been added.

The first major run out was Bristol a few weeks ago and she didn't miss a beat. I'm still amazed at some of the little touches such as the metalic black frame or the engineering that has gone into the swing arm. Ducati have truelly excelled themselves with this bike.

Overall, couldn't be happier. Mole and machine in perfect harmony once again

. Roll on the summer!

Mike

**MarkST** · 07 May 07, 03:39 PM

Very very nice looking bike Mike.
Mark.

**Paivi** · 07 May 07, 04:52 PM

Aw, isn't love a wonderful thing! That's a seriously nice Monster you've got there! Mine is, of course, still nicer, but yours is a good second!

I opted to keep my pillion pegs, as they're pretty handy for my panniers!

**Boanerges** · 07 May 07, 05:15 PM

Very nice mate, lovely pipes. Oh and nice upright bars for the older less mobile rider...

**sadbiker** · 07 May 07, 09:34 PM

Was talking with a good mechanice at my local dealer and he did say the rear brembos tend to be fitted with a hard compound which takes a while to heat up before becoming useful. He suggested banging in a EBC green pad as a solution.

Have you taken those bafflers out yet ??? Mine are back in after the Bristol show. It was nice to meet up with you there...

**half man, half mole** · 08 May 07, 07:45 AM

Thanks for the comments and tips. I'll write an update after the upcoming 'Summer of Fun'!

Mike

PS Any technical bods now how to get ride of the half page of blank space at the bottom of my initial post? Looks fine on preview then goes like that

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**williec** · 08 May 07, 08:54 AM

hey Moley, that's a seriously good looking monster you have there, I'm stlll loving my 1000SS but I think I've just found my next Duc . . .

cheers
Willie

**theoldbuzzard** · 09 May 07, 03:43 PM

Nice write up Mike. As you know, the finish on the frame was almost the first thing I noticed........lovely 8)

**timmus** · 23 May 07, 11:58 AM

I have a 999 but nearly went down the Monster route, look nice. How do you find it long distance ie would you ever tour on it? I keep looking at a multistrada for touring but just can't fall in love with it - the Monster is something I could but that fairing looks cosmetic for serious miles... interested in your thoughts, regards

**MarkST** · 23 May 07, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmus

I have a 999 but nearly went down the Monster route, look nice. How do you find it long distance ie would you ever tour on it? I keep looking at a multistrada for touring but just can't fall in love with it - the Monster is something I could but that fairing looks cosmetic for serious miles... interested in your thoughts, regards

And tell us about that clutch and cover, it looks the bizz.

**RichieW** · 23 May 07, 04:08 PM

Nice bike Moley!!! Rizoma multi-adjustable rearsets eh!!! What the **** are they?

Im after buying some new footpegs for my FE and need some ideas chap please. How much are they and from where? Do you have some close-up pics?

Regards,
Richie.

**half man, half mole** · 30 May 07, 09:28 PM

These are !

The cost? Well, as the old saying goes, "if you have to ask ......" (actually, just under £350)

Mike

**Brian** · 31 May 07, 09:47 AM

Very nice looking moley

rc · 18 Jul 07, 08:05 AM

hi
rearsets are the biz, nice looking bike .

**half man, half mole** · 19 Jul 07, 07:01 PM

Thanks all for all your kind comments.

Up to nearly 4k miles now so I will post an update on living with my Monster (

) after the Midland rideout. Watch this space .

Mike