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09-02-2025, 02:43 PM
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#1277 | | RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense!
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Originally Posted by teggy604 Ya. They still make the 125 bws. They discontinued the 50cc bws. The last generation from 2012 to 2017, yami went with a 4 stroke. Probably because of emissions. The pre 2012 were 2 strokes. | you need a motorcycle license for the 125cc though.
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09-02-2025, 09:21 PM
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#1278 | | WOAH! i think Vtec just kicked in!
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Originally Posted by Vancouver240sx you need a motorcycle license for the 125cc though.
Rich | Yes. Actually you can go through your motorcycle learners, MST and road test on a scooter. My buddy did that but you are restricted to only scooter of any engine size.
IMO better to just do your road test on a motorcycle. That way you can ride anything.
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09-03-2025, 04:19 AM
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#1279 | | Driving around in circles
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Originally Posted by RabidRat I bet you won't even notice the 99 lbs.
How often do you notice the drive is perceptibly worse, just because you had someone ride along with you? And people weigh 150lb+!
Even at an autocross or at the track, the time delta has always been negligible. For me, anyway! |
Usually on the track. Having a passenger is around 1.5 to 2 second difference between not having a passenger. Especially on a lighter car with not much power.
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09-03-2025, 08:23 AM
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#1280 | | Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
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Originally Posted by teggy604 Yes. Actually you can go through your motorcycle learners, MST and road test on a scooter. My buddy did that but you are restricted to only scooter of any engine size.
IMO better to just do your road test on a motorcycle. That way you can ride anything. | Great midlife crisis thing to do, learn to ride a motorcycle and get your license. The training itself (though classroom portion was boring as hell) is valuable to learn to ride/drive defensively. And if you do it midlife, you're not a stupid ass 20 yr old who makes IG reels & wants to die ... midlife with wife and kids, you want to make it home alive so no stupid shit. Nothing quite like that open air feeling, doing twisties by a lake, going for a solo mind clearing ride! Always feel better afterwards.
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09-03-2025, 08:41 AM
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whitev70r - Do you ride? 
If the weather works out, I'll probably throw on a temporary permit onto the Monster for a nice ride. 
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09-03-2025, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes whitev70r - Do you ride? | his asian wife of course.  | |
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09-03-2025, 09:22 AM
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#1283 | | Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes whitev70r - Do you ride?
If the weather works out, I'll probably throw on a temporary permit onto the Monster for a nice ride. | whiteducatimonster would be my sic dream username. Love the monster although I heard it's usually in the shop more than in your garage.
Like badhobz, used to ride but gained too much weight (also like Badhobz).
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09-03-2025, 09:43 AM
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i read that as white education monster....
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09-03-2025, 10:18 AM
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I think the older Monsters are in the shop more than in your garage. When Audi bought Ducati, circa 2011 (+/- 2 or 3 years) they improved its reliability. Ironic though because it's Audi. And you have one.  
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09-03-2025, 10:42 AM
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#1286 | | WOAH! i think Vtec just kicked in!
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Originally Posted by whitev70r whiteducatimonster would be my sic dream username. Love the monster although I heard it's usually in the shop more than in your garage.
Like badhobz, used to ride but gained too much weight (also like Badhobz). | Weight is no excuse not to ride. Get a cruiser of some sort.
And I have seen some pretty big guys riding Harleys or Indians. Lol.
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09-03-2025, 10:59 AM
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#1287 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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Originally Posted by teggy604 And I have seen some pretty big guys riding Harleys or Indians. Lol. | Are non-whites allowed to ride Harleys and Indians?
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09-03-2025, 11:07 AM
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#1288 | | 屎忽鬼
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Buddy guys do piggyback rides now?
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09-03-2025, 11:15 AM
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#1289 | | Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes I think the older Monsters are in the shop more than in your garage. When Audi bought Ducati, circa 2011 (+/- 2 or 3 years) they improved its reliability. Ironic though because it's Audi. And you have one. | I thought you were pulling my leg, I had no idea Audi bought Ducati! Now I got to get me a post 2012 one! Quote:
Originally Posted by Badhobz i read that as white education monster.... | You know, they have procedures for that kind of thing now ... old man cataract removal.
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09-03-2025, 11:16 AM
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#1290 | | Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
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Originally Posted by teggy604 Weight is no excuse not to ride. Get a cruiser of some sort.
And I have seen some pretty big guys riding Harleys or Indians. Lol. | That wasn't an excuse more so a dig at Badhobz ... any chance you can get to. And yah, from Ducati to looking at what I thought I would never do ... Harleys ... :lo. Sportster that is, not the ultraglide.
But in all honesty, if I get the itch, I'll just go and rent one for a day. There are 2 places here locally where you can do that. Cycle BC and EagleRider.
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09-03-2025, 11:18 AM
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#1291 | | 屎忽鬼
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How insulting. I want my head tax back!!!
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09-03-2025, 11:20 AM
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Anything 959 onwards is fine.
These aren't KTM or Aprilias where the engines are made of chinesium and blow within 1/2 years.
Belt tensioning and valve adjustments are a bit fussy but you can rent the tools or get a newer one with 15k mile interval instead of 7.5.
The shitty Showa shocks on Monsters & expensive forged rims/rotors if you damage them are the real risks.
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09-03-2025, 11:24 AM
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#1293 | | Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
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Originally Posted by Badhobz How insulting. I want my head tax back!!! | We already let you buy houses here in Canada ... with cash, what more compensation do you want Chinaman?
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09-03-2025, 11:25 AM
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#1294 | | 屎忽鬼
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Your hot blonde sister would be nice…..
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09-03-2025, 11:28 AM
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Damn getting sidetracked or tangent here but ... 2013 Ducati Monster Dark 821 for $5K ! https://www.facebook.com/share/1B5nwNJqhx/ 
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09-03-2025, 11:38 AM
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Are they selling to avoid the valve adjustment?
Ad didn't say it was done, is due at 30k km along with belts: ~$1800.
Front rotors are $700 USD a set. https://assets.ctfassets.net/x7j9qwv...i__Ed.2024.pdf
- Book time on valve check/oil/belts is 5h.
- Ducati Vancouver (2023) book rate is ~200/hr
- Parts: ~300 for belts, ~ 250 for shims/plugs/seals/gaskets for vales, 250 if you want to do belt tensioners.
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09-03-2025, 11:52 AM
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Forget the valve adjustment. Just buy, ride, and dump it. 
Edit: whitev70r - I was not joking about the Audi part. If you are ever itching, let me know. I am happy to let you take out the Monster on a day permit. Just make sure you check the tire pressure and fill it back up with gas. I'm less concerned if the bike is dropped or crashed. mb_ took it out last year and bought an Aprilia Tuono.
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09-03-2025, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes Forget the valve adjustment. Just buy, ride, and dump it.
Edit: whitev70r - I was not joking about the Audi part. If you are ever itching, let me know. I am happy to let you take out the Monster on a day permit. Just make sure you check the tire pressure and fill it back up with gas. I'm less concerned if the bike is dropped or crashed. mb_ took it out last year and bought an Aprilia Tuono. | It's here in BC? Damn, now I have to really come out and meet you!
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09-03-2025, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by whitev70r It's here in BC? Damn, now I have to really come out and meet you! | Oh, yes.
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09-03-2025, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes Forget the valve adjustment. Just buy, ride, and dump it. | lmao yeah that's what I did
got fucked on the fork seals & belts still tho
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