[don2ddg]

Wow. Really like the Monster. Got it yesterday. 16 hours of driving for a used bike, cycletrader find... '16 model bought in '17, 2k miles, pristine shape. SC Project carbon slip on and a tail tidy. First real drive today. Have a 1098S for comparison. Much smoother down low. 1098 wants to buck u off under 4k. 2500 rpm cruising no problem on the M. Less heat, no tail pipes under your ass. A lot quieter. A lot more low and mid range torque. Brakes are ridiculous. Steering is more effortless and faster. Much better riding position. Very happy I got it. Had no idea it would be so much different than the 1098. The only downsides ive noticed is it doesn't have the top end of the 1098 but doesn't matter to me, seems like it heats up quick after cranking, 90 outside and was at 180 in just a few min, cools quick when driving, 150-160. No hat storage between the windshield and gauges lol. All i really want now is a phone holder and a small place for storage, wallet-pocket crap-hat-etc... Any suggestions for both?

 

[Gadgetech]

For the hat, I see a lot of guys just fasten the adjustement strab through a belt loop. For a phone holder you could look at a Ram Xgrip or something similar on the bars. If you really want to get crazy, maybe get one of those fancy tank bags that mount to the gas cap ring.

Congrats on your new bike!

 

[CHIEFBATLAX]

Congrats on the new bike. Just picked one up myself. Very smooth compared to the 1098 power plant.


Yes the ram mount good. I’ve used one for many years. But for more stuff maybe a small tank bag. I like them a lot for commuting.


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[DarR]

All i really want now is a phone holder.. Any suggestions for both?

I can help with that as the "R" with a steering damper has limited options relative to other Monsters. Done lots of trials in that area. Power connections also.
You'll need a RamMount X Cradle for your phone. Everything else posted here will apply:
https://www.ducatimonster.org/forum...ation-charger-lead-monster-r.html#post3068450

 

[Monster4Lee]

I love mine. I assume it has tried to roast your right thigh. :laugh: