Ducati Monster Forum

Hi all,
First, let me introduce you my bike....Monster 796abs, y.2011. I bought it in 2015 in really mint condition with 12.000km.

The day I bought it

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After that, first thing it was, mount back a OEM small wind shield

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Because, I changed the oil (Preventive), I also changed the air filter. I go fo K&N and open the air intake housing (its not esthetic, i know, but it functional)

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....and like that,  i was ridin around for a year.....

And so, as I was riding for a year, we all know (honesty), that OEM exhaust system it is.....well...it’s not great and Ducati shouldn’t sound like that. I start planning what to do. I want something different, something unique, something custom made.....! Luckily for me, I have a great friend who works at Akrapovič factory. So, we make a plan and he was willing to go for it.

As first, I bought 2 OEM exhaust manifolds as we need it to fixing it to engine

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As the bike was at friend’s house....i decide to start a new project.

From crashed Monster, I bought all plastics (and they need it a repair). Specially the front bumper right side was broken (and without a missing piece) it will be a brain damage.

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And that plastics were taken to local master....and hoping for the best....

So, the bike was at friend’s house, plastics at master.....I knew, I will have to do something with handlebar. Because it will be a soft transformation and going for a Sport Cafe (not exactly the Cafe Racer) style....i try a clip ons. They were too extreme for me....! But th Friend who is working on a exhaust, it’s also a big Ducati fan and a Ducati rider....he used on one of his ex Monster that solution for handlebar.....it was twist and rotated....the OEM handlebar...

Start de mounting handlebar
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The handlebar was taken to powder painted on black....

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Handlebar back on bike.....twisted and rotated

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For riding is much better as OEM position. It easier for cornering....and have no problem with back....i made 500km one way to WDW this year and was no problem.

I get back plastics from repair....the missing piece was made great....! I started with sanding and primer....

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It need it to be wet sanded with 400,600,800.....few mire primer hands and will be ready for paint job....

Yes, the OEM wind shield was taken off.....i like it more without

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Meanwhile, the exhaust progress

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What are the pipes without muffler.....

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That was one hell important piece for fixing the muffler under the passenger peg...

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Fixing the muffler

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We use heatwrap and paint it with heat resistant color 600°C, it’s functional and style for all project
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Friends SF848 and mine M796
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Monster only with straight pipes (I personally don’t like it that much. In higher RPM it loose sound)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MycO5zITRus

Short clip, in real is much louder. And was recorded late at night, so couldn’t rev it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7XDeBM2lmQ&t=11s

HP Corse Hydroform on Ducati Monster 796 with 2in1 pipes.... db killer in and out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdghymKFcSk

It was recorder it with wind noise reduction foam on Gopro Session 5! It dumb some sound...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzfkEeCEE8g&t=12s

This is where the project is at the moment. There is much more modifications in plan (yes, first is tail tidy plate).....some will be for winter time....some maybe before.

I am looking forward to open debate and your opinions...

Cheers,

RogerG

Good work and great pics. [thumbsup]
Thanks for sharing. How far will you tune the motor?

Thank you for your post.
About tuning the motor: have to see it in next servis (Desmo servis 24k km) how the sparks looks like (A/F level).
But in plan it’s to tune ecu by Desmo-Racing!

Cheers,
RogerG

 [thumbsup] Desmo-Racing use the Rexxer tuning system?

They remap OEM ecu. Depends on what you want and what’s done on bike.

https://www.desmo-racing.com/en/remaping-ecu-ducati-monster-796-xml-352_441-1650.html

Sunday Funday

https://youtu.be/hiWYDxdRFok

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Wouldn`t spend a minute in that Yamas dangerous company....

His company isn’t problem. And I spoke with him later, the problem was in brand new Bridgestone tyres. They supposed to have some coating when new. I ride often with that guy and such lane crossing, he doesn’t have problem with it.....

Any 'coating' on a tire, which I seriously doubt exists, would be gone in the first couple of minutes.

Some brands new tires, do use some kind a coating. Just telling you, what he said (funny feeling on tires, later was much better)....on other side, it’s true he bought tires on Friday....ride was on sunday....! He is more experienced rider as I am, rides for longer.....

I like to wipe my new tyres down with Prepsol or Shellite. A good shop I know uses Shellite (Shellight?) to wipe down new tyres fitted as a courtesy. Riding style is another thing as I'm picky about who I ride with nowdays and there's a few guys I won't ride with. Like dancing you gotta have a compatible style.

That pipe looks evil [evil]

https://youtu.be/l_05I-PMlzg

Totally agree.
I'm sorry to say this, but he is riding too fast for his riding skill level.
(You can see him riding too close to the center line, and cutting off so many times.
Not because he choose to, but because he CAN NOT keep the bike in his lane.)


Correct.


BS. Or, the old story from 1970s and 80s.
Back then, yes, tire manufacturers used so called "release agent", which is kind of lubricant, that makes releasing the tires from the mold easier. And brand new tires had them still on the tread surface, hence they were slippery in first 50 miles or so.

This is 2018. More than 10 years ago, motorcycle tire manufacturers stopped using release agent.
You can call and ask Bridgestone customer service. (Or, Pirelli, Dunlop, Michellin, ...)

As if we all didn't do this while accumulating skills  [roll]

Study the videos you take, Roger, and learn from them. You generally follow a better line than the Yamaha rider, but you are ON the throttle a lot - to catch up with your friend = stressful. Better skills = even pace on the straight and through corners.

https://www.cycleworld.com/2013/09/16/become-a-better-street-rider-with-the-pace-motorcycle-safety-and-riding-skills/#page-5

Thank you all for your opinions and suggestions.
 I just told you what friend said about feeling on brand new tyres.
I ride with him a lot and it’s true he never crossed split lane so often and so much....! And I am not defending him or anything.

@stopintime: tnx for the link, will check later.....

Cheers,

RogerG

https://youtu.be/6-LE9E0vxcc

Season closing on Island Krk

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Nice work. [thumbsup]

Thanks mate  [beer]

https://youtu.be/EiNrROHsTSA

Autumn Ride

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Looks like an art installation. [thumbsup]

Thank you  [thumbsup]

Does anyone knows, if it’s possible swap the engine on Monster 796 –> 1098? Specially, with fixing it on frame...? Not interested in discussion of reasonably, just if it’s possible....

Thank you for any info and reply

Yes - it fits  8)

Suspension won't fit. Probably not enough room for the radiator. Maybe clearance issues tank/heads...  It has been done and there are pictures, but it wasn't excactly a bolt on job  :P

Common issues can be around swingarm fitment, throttle bodies/airbox and water cooling components.
I reckon an 1100Evo motor is an easier candidate and with intake and ecu tuning can give 100+hp/80 ftlb and exciting power characteristics. I miss the power of my HM1100Evo.

If you do use an 1098 motor I'll be watching. :D

Thank you both for replies. The biggest issue I see, is with cooling radiators and specially loosing an ABS.....

It was just a talk last night, if it’s possible and how if....and what’s better choice 1098 or 1198...

Regards

Do you have link....?

Tnx

Is it reasonable to ask?

What you mean?

I'm looking. Are you?

Bike talk and beer = big project :D
I have a spare motor for my M900 and I keep getting ideas ;D

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=11215.0

I was seeking for topic, if you mean that.....but didn’t find that one....

Thank you very much for the link

Cheers

Fly over the topic about hard tuned 696. Naah,....I thought it was more bolt on bolt project. It was interesting talk and might be interesting, but like it said....left behind. And non ABS is for me not acceptable


Cheers

Let’ just hypothetically said that, i like the idea of swapping the engine on my 796. Which one 1098/1198 have ABS and TC. And what all need it making it works (abs,tc).....!
And for last....besides the engine, what all would be need it for project like that.

Tnx.

Ducati is upgrading their website. At the moment I'm not able to find them, but there used to be a Models Archive where we could read all the tech info about every model.

I guess the info is listed somewhere else too.

From the info I have at hand, no 1098/1198 have either.

1098R ?

1098R supposed to have ABS. Correct me if wrong, all 1098 engines are the same, just the ECU are different. So, for ABS, the ECU is the one who controls it?!

AFAIK, no **98R model will have ABS.
'09 1098R has wheel speed sensors, but braking is direct, no detour through ABS module.

Honestly though, this is akin to noticing that the refrigerator door is open while the house around it is on fire.
Relevant in isolation, but ignoring the larger problem at hand.

SWAG, this project would require a budget north of $10k.

Thank you for your explanation. Very extensive. Still don’t see it around 10k$ project, but ok.
But as i mentioned, it was just a friends talk/idea.....will stay with primer plan.

Thank you all,

RogerG

Season opening......

https://youtu.be/HF3zSoV9aQc

https://youtu.be/HR_z2fY4IYk

Custom made by me. Ducati Ventuno (twenty one)
Plasti dip: 4 coats of matte black dip and 3 coats of matte protector

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Nice job [thumbsup]

Tnx mate  [beer]

https://youtu.be/uJoBQlB5zI8

I have a problem with Neutral gear light. Sometimes it glows normal, sometimes like it’s dimmer. Now, there supposed to be some humidity in sensor. Where is that sensor? On the handlebar or on the foot gear changer?
Looking forward to any reply

Cheers,

RogerG

It's on the back of the engine - right hand side - facing rear. An inch below the rear engine bolt.

Thank you mate for reply and information!

Cheers

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https://youtu.be/Se8-4iXXmPY

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Comparison sound with and without db silencers......HpCorse Hydroform full system 2-2

https://youtu.be/6bnno4_dRRM

HealTech Quickshifter

https://youtu.be/qRl2ZYnstVA

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That one is a bit longer....cause it’s in both directions

https://youtu.be/-rhVBt7N1oA


Headphones use recommend....specially for without db silencers part

Sunday Funday Ride 😎

https://youtu.be/UX4FYMtB6vI

Buddies on twisty road.......🏍🤜🤛
https://youtu.be/CGdaSVTouvo

Just for fun, because it’s there.....

https://youtu.be/vY4JBVBKnK8

Locals call it baby Stelvio......

https://youtu.be/WRVt2MtJCdQ

Introducing some beautiful 🇸🇮 Countryside

https://youtu.be/H5dc9Ydwfsk

Tunnel run, ....louder, faster....
https://youtu.be/LkhOuDHOFZc

.....it’s....it’s one of my favorite roads near my hometown! I love to 🏍 ride it....

https://youtu.be/dZsf0YEnrik

A clip from yesterday’s solo ride to coffe point......

https://youtu.be/FahJXCvxk80

Thanks for the videos  [thumbsup]

You still turn in too soon in most corners. More when the speed is high, better when it's slower. "Smooth is fast"  [Dolph]

Tnx, glad you like videos.....
I know, kind a rather turn sooner, as do not want to be too late in corner and go out from road....! Agree that smooter is faster, but i am nit racing against anyone.....

Headphones recommended
https://youtu.be/vb3E73Gz6Pg

What Stopintime is saying is that you are taking most corners (especially faster ones) with Early Apex.

Mid, Early, and Late Apex

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This probably helps to visualize what he's telling you.



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The red line, which is early apex, is what you are doing.

On the track, the downside of early apex is slowest corner exit.

On the street, the biggest problem with early apex is that you will run out of available space on the road (= your safety margin) toward the end of the corner.
Look at the picture again, and imagine there's a oncoming vehicle, and the driver / rider thinks and behaves the same way as you do (early apex).
Or, there's construction going on, crushed bike, oil or sand patch . ...

As you said yourself, you are not racing against anyone, then ...

slow down at corner entry.

Beginners (almost always) do early apex, because of fear. (" I'm not gonna make that corner if I don't start cornering process early".)

Not so beginner riders do early apex when they start / try going fast, carrying too much corner entry speed.

If you feel uncomfortable doing (trying to do) late apex, then, you are going into the corner too fast.

THE ONLY ONE ADVANTAGE of early apex is, on the track, when you are trying to outbreak someone at the end of the straight line, then block his line toward corer exit (as you inevitably will run wide).

There's NO ADVANTAGE doing early apex on the street.

Going fast, start turn-in early, you are only increasing the chance of getting sideswiped by oncoming car.





That's what Stopintime meant.

@S21FOLGORE:

Only hat down for that post. Whery helpful and taken only with positive. Will think about that or even  better, take some  track day academy day.......!

There in second photo.....the green line.....on my opinion, you sooner become without space, pass the middle line if (too)faster in corner.
I am cutting only turns which are clearly visible.....

I ride for 4 years....that’s my 5 season....with approximately 8-12.000km per year


Kind Regards

Trying to practice the tail braking in corners.....

On my opinion, the yellow line would  be perfect

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Well, it is great that you think about riding and practice when you are actually riding out on the road.
(A lot of people just,... ride without thinking, as if they believe rational thinking has nothing to do with riding motorcycles.)

That said, the yellow line you drew is NOT ideal, and NOT going to happen unless you are going really slow.

The first thing.
Why it’s not ideal ?
Because you get in inside of the corner too early, you place yourself way too close to the center line in left turn (in US, and where you drive on the right side of the road), and you loose visibility in the right corner.
Getting too close to the center line in a series of tight corners is just an invitation for sideswipe accident.

The second thing.
You really can’t do that. Why?

The first thing you need to understand is ...

Newton’s 1st law of motion
(AKA : the law of inertia)

An object at rest remains rest, and an object in motion remains in motion with the same velocity
unless the object is acted upon by a net external force.

Velocity is a vector (magnitude AND direction),
Speed is a scalar (magnitude only).

A motorcycle that’s turning around on the perfect circular line at constant speed is
accelerating.

(The situation is, the magnitude of velocity which is called speed is not changing, but the direction is continuously changing.
 
Acceleration is also a vector. The definition of acceleration is the rate at an object changes its velocity.
If an object is changing the velocity, it is accelerating.)

A motorcycle moving on straight line with no change in speed is, well, not accelerating.
An object (motorcycle + rider, maybe + passenger + luggage) is moving with a constant velocity,
and it will remain in the same motion (moving in the same direction with the same speed) UNLESS
a net external force is applied.

Okay, so that’s the first thing you need to understand, IF YOU REALLY WANT to understand motorcycle cornering.
(Well, the logical side of motorcycle cornering. )

So why it is so important to understand Newton’s 1st law of motion?
Because it’s directly related to this subject that many, many riders misunderstand.

Centrifugal force doesn’t exist.
Then, what force(s) are working on a motorcycle while cornering?

(https://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/circmot/ucm.gif)

(I have to go to bed. I’m so sleepy now, can’t keep typing anymore.)

Lets climb the highest Slovenia Pass

https://youtu.be/BZTdEMYs7rg

Over the Vršič Pass, we arrive to one of the most beautiful Valleys....the Trenta Valley and river Soča (real gem).....

https://youtu.be/wGi_Mp5B9_E

Off topic, but:

are you allowed into, and back from, Italy and Austria yet?

(trying to figure out if my annual trip is realistic or just a stubborn dream)

The boarder with Italy is closed, you can pass .....if you have business trip or something like that. Similar with Austria......closed.
 You can entry to Slovenia, only if you have a tourist reservation in country.
 Wait a littbut more.....end of June, probably will fully opene. Except if there woulya new break out, 2nd wave......

Adriatic Highway......62km - 42min (very long clip⚠️)

https://youtu.be/kCpahIvAqxc


Did try more the Late Apex option.......not sure if I master it totally....feeling is a bit strange

My first time on famous Hillclimb road to Buzet......!

https://youtu.be/LwbyyhXXWA0

Are you on the Monster in the Adriatic video?

If so, it seems like you turn in later a few places AND discover that you're finished turning much much sooner. Correct? If you were on a track, that could be used to increase the corner speed - in, mid and exit. On the street, it should be used for smoothness and enjoyment. It's very cool to turn as fast, or faster than your friends, but with a relaxed feeling.

 [Dolph]

In Adriatic video, the Monster rider is a friend, we just mount camera on his 821.....

My impression is that you (Diavel) is noticeable better in the Buzet video. Obvisously practicing and getting closer  [thumbsup]

Tnx mate. Well, I took your advices seriously and thinking about it.....even that, i was to deep, late on brake, looking in wrong direction in one corner (57s).....

Trying to be faster, saver and still enjoy riding....! Will keep practicing

Cheers

Let’s ride......🏍☀️


https://youtu.be/QDa7wGHk6RQ

Running uphill, low twisty, free road....👍


https://youtu.be/cV4Z1Rra8bU

Ripping some Istrian Roads....


https://youtu.be/X1auoIHU6LM

July, but it feels like Christmas

(https://s4.mojalbum.com/587124_5553792_24953822/razno/24953822.jpg)

https://youtu.be/o1rIgt0APLY

https://youtu.be/7t7ZxSthm3o

I test rode a customers Diavel. I left it in Sport mode. Awesome. :D

I use Urban mode in city commuting and in rain.....but mostly is in Sport mode! Touring mode very rarely in use  [thumbsup]

When purely by accident meet Ducati 916 and 1098S.....!


https://youtu.be/m586l519j_E

Opposite direction of my “one of” favorite road.....


https://youtu.be/s_UiEeCSNWE

Last part of daily trip.....


https://youtu.be/dJ9H9quBkYg

It’s a bit longer video, but cutting it, would kill the point....and the last half is better part of it.....

@stopintime: is getting any better, cornering?


https://youtu.be/-VeAuvcWhZ8

Yes  [thumbsup] coming out of your 'best' corners, when you turn late, looks like a bullet compared to the early turns. If you ever get to do a track day you will see that you gain 10-20 meters by doing it this way.

Very cool - keep up the good work  [thumbsup]

Thanks for opinion. You won’t believe how many times I was thinking about your words and suggestions....!
Will keep trying....!

Ride safe mate

Eastern part of the country....! First timer on that roads.....


https://youtu.be/j6zhWYAR_DI

👀 back view

https://youtu.be/j21MVSUtihM

Part 1. of a “unknown secret “ road.....! First timer on that road, 3 parts more to come......


https://youtu.be/y1DnEbZpSys

Opposite direction of the “road”....part 2.


https://youtu.be/5T5DBpli-bI

Penultimate part, part 3 of the road. It is opposite direction of starting point....


https://youtu.be/fVx2pDrN6sc

Last part (4.) of the nice twisty road....on the way home to Ljubljana


https://youtu.be/fitzAZFJDW4

🇸🇮➡️🇮🇹➡️🇦🇹 Saturday ride, approximately 400km....clip from ascent on SP110


https://youtu.be/d1y3P8Cm2_c

Continuing on Austrian side......

https://youtu.be/QZWlG1PCn-Q

Crossing the international boarder between Austria and Slovenia (Wurzen Pass) to Podkoren.....


https://youtu.be/9srhgG_TjqQ

Simply love that road....


https://youtu.be/oMSIu3JZFMY

It looks like you've done good work  [thumbsup]

Your friend should practice corner skills more than straight line speed.

Do you have access to track days?

Thanks mate. Praise from you have some weight and means something....

Nearest track is Grobnik, but it’s “closed” because of all the Covid situation. There is also some tracks in Italy, Austria.....but for track day, i will need two part leather suit.....I use motorbike jeans pants.......

Cheers

Playing with 1260S


https://youtu.be/whBClUGtX40

Still hanging around with 1260S (behind was a custom SF 1098).....Grčarevec section


https://youtu.be/izdHFpH-SHY

Snake trail.....more fun in other direction (uphill).....


https://youtu.be/a0PsefkDluM

Rebernice section....shame that the road is under construction....some gravel on the road....


https://youtu.be/Z8apacIi8Hs

Nice 117km daily ride.......continue where we finished last week

https://youtu.be/kO4I-LhF5Nw

Very popular twisties among bikers....Snake trails

https://youtu.be/h3LM4B6RqKQ

It's fun to see your progress - better lines and easy riding  [thumbsup. (Not so much for the guy in front...)

Short clip

https://youtu.be/NV1NXy_87MY

Kalce - Podkraj - Ajdovščina 🇸🇮

https://youtu.be/qfao2oIJmWY

Thanks for that.....i am glad to hear that. Been practicing and thinking about that every ride...! Thanks also for advising etc. !

Ride safe mate

Kalce - Hotedršica 🏍 🇸🇮

https://youtu.be/-AP5Q6ltXbA

Same day, same ride, different part of road.....

Hotedršica —> Col

https://youtu.be/q8q-YlxJtHA

Round off with last part….

https://youtu.be/Z5nIlkE3Mk4

Last part of multi days solo trip…. border crossing from CRO to SLO

https://youtu.be/1zC6SmifrTA

Just cruising through “Snake trail”….on the way home (not in Urban mode 🙂 )

https://youtu.be/bLncgKoLZlA

Grcarevec (slo) section

https://youtu.be/7OkWX7kRdeo

Saturday is (was) a day for Moto ride day……

https://youtu.be/358tlI8W7No

Diavel 1198 & 1260 S

https://youtu.be/51zdiOmg7I0

View from Diavel Diavel 1260 S

https://youtu.be/vmrvhO5vDr8

Same ride as ⬆️ (Post before) Different perspective

https://youtu.be/3PurSOAtt8s

Ride Climbing to Vrabče (🇸🇮)

https://youtu.be/DFuw-k1UKlw

Last section before lunch break…..

https://youtu.be/88oOrN2hSOM

2 Countries
1 Border
1 Great Road

https://youtu.be/DwqsG-X6tLM

 [thumbsup] 8)

 [thumbsup] If stopintime gives thumbs up……something must be better  [Dolph]

 ;D

It's easy to see the improvements. For me, the important side of this is that you enjoy learning/developing, but even more that maybe one day you save your day instead of ruining it.

 8)

Absolutely agree with you. And, I know I wasn’t born with all the knowledge and skills, so like to listen and accept advices from more experience riders. I have no problem with ego. As I mentioned, also the track days with “school “ was in plan, but the all Covid situation turn it upside down.
Thank you fot all your advices and help….!

Ride safe mate

🤜🏻🤛🏻

Rakitna Lake up and down and over….

https://youtu.be/PTlbo9NXghc

A quick swoosh on Highway……

https://youtu.be/TfEaoLQHtI0

Short clip of a ride a few days ago….mostly for testing external mic. It’s not perfect yet, need some more settings, positioning, etc. …..but it’s better as camera mic already!

https://youtu.be/ivSP19diw2I

Saturday ride to Lake Rakitna

https://youtu.be/bc0qpPkAHAs