Popped my first cherry. FINISHED PHOTOS ADDED.

[Michael_Gannon]

Alright guys, so here's the report after a little test ride this morning. Actually there isn't much to report other than she's running great. She's a little rough on the idle but other than that she seems to be as good as she was. I still haven't hit the throttle to real hard yet, but, I almost want to say she feels a little stronger. Could just be that I haven't actually ridden it in about 6 months and that I'm kind of used to my Dad's honda shadow. I've been putting around on it while the monster was apart so it might just make the monster feel stronger. I'm not really sure. Although I did just ride a buddies Honda 919 and the monster did seem to pull harder. Don't get me wrong the 919 was quick and smooth. I'm just saying that I think you can feel the pull of the monster more. Anyway only more test riding will be able to tell for sure. I'm going to take it easy for a while then I'm going to go over all the major bolts like rear axle and cam pulleys and make sure they are torqued down well before I really get into it again.

For those of you who wanted photos here they are.

[img width=500 height=375]http://www.ducatimonster.org/ImageFolio3_files/gallery/DML_Titanium_Member_Folders/Michael_Gannon/Right_Side_1.JPG[/img]
[img width=500 height=375]http://www.ducatimonster.org/ImageFolio3_files/gallery/DML_Titanium_Member_Folders/Michael_Gannon/Right_Side_2.JPG[/img]
[img width=500 height=375]http://www.ducatimonster.org/ImageFolio3_files/gallery/DML_Titanium_Member_Folders/Michael_Gannon/Left_Side.JPG[/img]
[img width=500 height=375]http://www.ducatimonster.org/ImageFolio3_files/gallery/DML_Titanium_Member_Folders/Michael_Gannon/Engine_Close_Up.JPG[/img]

I'll try to get some better photos up on Monday when I can use a nicer camera. The focus on the camera I was using doesn't work well.

For an extra special treat head over to the Ducati Babe thread.

http://www.ducatimonster.org/smf/ind...8220.1125.html

[Norm]

Make sure you post a link on the Speedzilla board, they've been ragging on you pretty good.

[SupaFly_2_EB]

Very nice, glad to see you pulled it out.

Now chop the cans and buy the service manual ;D

[monsta]

excellant job Mike. ya done well!

[Keith]

Very slick and trick. Glad it all worked out for you.

[shoemanII]

wow! very cool.

[Norm]

BTW, for a $25 donation to this site, you'll be an honorary titanium member. The value of this thread alone should justify the cost.

[22080]

lookin good 8)

[s4grrr]

bloody good job,top marks for effort and the photo's look great.proud dad or what? [thumbsup]

[Michael_Gannon]

Originally Posted by Norm

Make sure you post a link on the Speedzilla board, they've been ragging on you pretty good.

I'm sorry to hear that. Do you have a link so I can address them?