Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: Dom on December 07, 2004, 10:55:34 PM
Post by: Dom on December 07, 2004, 10:55:34 PM
Finally got the GD picture to post: (http://onfinite.com/libraries/224502/07b.jpg)
And the Monster in it's original state: (http://onfinite.com/libraries/224568/c9b.jpg)
Street legality? One would have to add turn signals, fenders, and mirrors, of course...[/img]
And the Monster in it's original state: (http://onfinite.com/libraries/224568/c9b.jpg)
Street legality? One would have to add turn signals, fenders, and mirrors, of course...[/img]
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: Eklipse on December 07, 2004, 11:45:04 PM
Post by: Eklipse on December 07, 2004, 11:45:04 PM
It doesn't work for me. I registered, but I haven't gotten the activation email yet.
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: Dom on December 08, 2004, 12:21:22 AM
Post by: Dom on December 08, 2004, 12:21:22 AM
Hmmm, sorry 'bout that. I tried to upload it to my photo gallery but my email is down. :(
Time for bed anyway. I'll do it in the morning...you guys really have to see this. :cheers:
Time for bed anyway. I'll do it in the morning...you guys really have to see this. :cheers:
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: MarkusN on December 08, 2004, 01:34:48 AM
Post by: MarkusN on December 08, 2004, 01:34:48 AM
Quads is what they are called here. (If I understand correctly what you are trying to describe.)
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: Dragonfly on December 08, 2004, 09:43:24 AM
Post by: Dragonfly on December 08, 2004, 09:43:24 AM
I have always wanted a street legel Quad!!
A friend of mine races quads and said that there are quite a few with better than 100mph top speeds.... mmmmm how sweet.
Put some nice sticky, wide street tires on one, tune the suspension for road burning. How cooooool would that be?!?!?!?!
A friend of mine races quads and said that there are quite a few with better than 100mph top speeds.... mmmmm how sweet.
Put some nice sticky, wide street tires on one, tune the suspension for road burning. How cooooool would that be?!?!?!?!
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: dgyver on December 08, 2004, 09:57:54 AM
Post by: dgyver on December 08, 2004, 09:57:54 AM
Something like this:
http://www.gizmo.com.au/go/3153/
(http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/gallery/c449396a.jpg)(http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/gallery/c449397a.jpg)
http://www.gizmo.com.au/go/3153/
(http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/gallery/c449396a.jpg)(http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/gallery/c449397a.jpg)
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: Rema1000 on December 08, 2004, 10:12:26 AM
Post by: Rema1000 on December 08, 2004, 10:12:26 AM
That Puegot is nifty. I've seen several electric vehicles, and they sometimes use 3 wheels to get-around U.S. automotive requirements (3 wheels = motorcycle). I've also seen them sold as "kits", which require some assembly, since this puts them in a different safety class from typical automobiles.
Other than being electric/fuel-cell, this one seems to be sold fully assembled and with 4 wheels. I'm curious where it will fit into the U.S. regulatory system. I wasn't aware that there was a street-legal classification for quads in the U.S.
Other than being electric/fuel-cell, this one seems to be sold fully assembled and with 4 wheels. I'm curious where it will fit into the U.S. regulatory system. I wasn't aware that there was a street-legal classification for quads in the U.S.
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: ghettorigged on December 08, 2004, 10:32:42 AM
Post by: ghettorigged on December 08, 2004, 10:32:42 AM
wow! :?
I guess it's like a motorcycle for those who can't manage to ride a REAL one, eh? :lol: Or they are too drunk to pilot the bike, so they take the 4-wheeler instead. :roll: hehe
I guess it's like a motorcycle for those who can't manage to ride a REAL one, eh? :lol: Or they are too drunk to pilot the bike, so they take the 4-wheeler instead. :roll: hehe
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: Dom on December 08, 2004, 11:23:25 AM
Post by: Dom on December 08, 2004, 11:23:25 AM
Either way, I would respect them for their REAL ingenuity. :thumb:
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: Dragonfly on December 08, 2004, 11:43:53 AM
Post by: Dragonfly on December 08, 2004, 11:43:53 AM
Holy crap!!!!
I didnt see the pic of the Ducati!! That is the sweetest thing I have ever seen!!!!
I want one!
I didnt see the pic of the Ducati!! That is the sweetest thing I have ever seen!!!!
I want one!
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: Daniely on December 08, 2004, 11:58:43 AM
Post by: Daniely on December 08, 2004, 11:58:43 AM
....not sure what to think, it seriously still looks like a bike thats been all hacked up and put on a frame (very asymetrical) that doesnt look sturdy in the first place. Hmm...interesting idea though, but i feel it falls short IMO cause it STILL looks like a hacked up bike...
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: dgyver on December 08, 2004, 12:17:19 PM
Post by: dgyver on December 08, 2004, 12:17:19 PM
Then there is the BMW powered GG-Quad
http://www.bmwmotorrad.co.za/bikes/news/display.asp?Id=137
http://www.gg-technik.ch/eng/frameset.html
(http://www.gg-technik.ch/images/quad_ganz_gr.jpg)(http://www.gg-technik.ch/images/quad_hinten_gr.jpg)
http://www.bmwmotorrad.co.za/bikes/news/display.asp?Id=137
http://www.gg-technik.ch/eng/frameset.html
(http://www.gg-technik.ch/images/quad_ganz_gr.jpg)(http://www.gg-technik.ch/images/quad_hinten_gr.jpg)
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: JetSwing on December 08, 2004, 12:42:08 PM
Post by: JetSwing on December 08, 2004, 12:42:08 PM
that's freaking sick!
Title: in the parking lot
Post by: JetSwing on December 08, 2004, 01:10:46 PM
Post by: JetSwing on December 08, 2004, 01:10:46 PM
(http://www.ducatimonster.org/ImageFolio3_files/gallery/DML_Member_Bikes/4wmonster1.JPG)
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: gobstopper on December 08, 2004, 03:20:43 PM
Post by: gobstopper on December 08, 2004, 03:20:43 PM
I don't know about street legality here in the US (quick guess = hell no), but when I was in Spain in March I saw one with lights, mirrors, signals, plates, etc.
It was about 7:50AM, and there were two dudes in business suits and MX helmets riding it. The rider bumpity-bumped up the curb onto the (very wide) sidewalk and stopped. The passenger jumped off, waved, and walked into an office building while removing his helmet. The rider growled down the sidewalk to an alley, turned into the alley, and got back into the flow of traffic on the street and blatted away.
I looked at my dad and said "Did you see that?"
"Yep."
"That was awesome!"
"Yep."
In retrospect it probably wasn't more than a 150cc engine, but it had lights/mirrors/signals and fat STREET tires. Very cool ride to work.
It was about 7:50AM, and there were two dudes in business suits and MX helmets riding it. The rider bumpity-bumped up the curb onto the (very wide) sidewalk and stopped. The passenger jumped off, waved, and walked into an office building while removing his helmet. The rider growled down the sidewalk to an alley, turned into the alley, and got back into the flow of traffic on the street and blatted away.
I looked at my dad and said "Did you see that?"
"Yep."
"That was awesome!"
"Yep."
In retrospect it probably wasn't more than a 150cc engine, but it had lights/mirrors/signals and fat STREET tires. Very cool ride to work.
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: davipu on December 08, 2004, 03:50:31 PM
Post by: davipu on December 08, 2004, 03:50:31 PM
In Oregon you can get a sticker to ride a quad on the street, if I remember right all you have to have is working head, brake/tail lights and a exaust under 94 db.
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: JetSwing on December 08, 2004, 04:23:30 PM
Post by: JetSwing on December 08, 2004, 04:23:30 PM
i suppose oregon ain't that bad after all... :)
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: Dom on December 08, 2004, 04:58:24 PM
Post by: Dom on December 08, 2004, 04:58:24 PM
I hate Oregon. I've had the worst of luck there... long story... it all started when I was barreling down 1-5 outside of Alnbany and my rear axle seized up. I ended up sliding perpindicular across three lanes of traffic, nearly getting T-boned by a couple of 18 wheelers and a truck towing a boat.... $2000 dollars and two weeks later...
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: Michael on December 10, 2004, 12:39:07 AM
Post by: Michael on December 10, 2004, 12:39:07 AM
Quote from: dgyverThen there is the BMW powered GG-QuadNever really liked quads till I saw this one.
http://www.bmwmotorrad.co.za/bikes/news/display.asp?Id=137
http://www.gg-technik.ch/eng/frameset.html
BTW, here in Oz, dirt quads are the number one cause of deaths on farms. Something to do with no training, no suspension, and no helmet.
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: Mat on December 10, 2004, 02:40:35 AM
Post by: Mat on December 10, 2004, 02:40:35 AM
Quote from: gobstopperI don't know about street legality here in the US (quick guess = hell no)
you should see some of the stuff people drive out to "burning man"
2 years ago i saw some guy driving a trike that he made with a VW Bug chasis
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: davipu on December 10, 2004, 03:19:44 AM
Post by: davipu on December 10, 2004, 03:19:44 AM
those quads SUCK, no gun racks, no beer holders, no 4wd what's the point?
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: dgyver on December 30, 2004, 08:05:26 AM
Post by: dgyver on December 30, 2004, 08:05:26 AM
Here is another quad....
http://www2.tocc.biz/gallery/album06
(http://www2.tocc.biz/albums/album06/DSC05984.jpg)
http://www2.tocc.biz/gallery/album06
(http://www2.tocc.biz/albums/album06/DSC05984.jpg)
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: JetSwing on December 30, 2004, 08:12:20 AM
Post by: JetSwing on December 30, 2004, 08:12:20 AM
nice...
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: Dom on December 30, 2004, 09:58:17 AM
Post by: Dom on December 30, 2004, 09:58:17 AM
I can't figure out what that chain-looking thing is inbetween the front shocks. I thought at first that it was some wierd drive chain but it looks like it is 4 links wide facing front but only two links wide towards the rear... :dunno:
Not to mention the kind of nightmare that would go into linking it to the drive train... or is this how all quads drive the front wheels?
Not to mention the kind of nightmare that would go into linking it to the drive train... or is this how all quads drive the front wheels?
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: JetSwing on December 30, 2004, 10:09:32 AM
Post by: JetSwing on December 30, 2004, 10:09:32 AM
looks like a metal plate...some sort of cover maybe. i don't think it's a 4wd... :dunno:
Title: What the heck? Monster Ducati Quad
Post by: scratch on December 30, 2004, 10:21:04 AM
Post by: scratch on December 30, 2004, 10:21:04 AM
Yep, it's a metal plate with a bunch of holes. Blingy. Nice. Kinda like it.