Hi everone
Im looking to get a fender elimator thinking about a competitionwerkes or have heard about a cookie ? your thoughts please and links to the websites if you have them.
feral
I have the cookie version but if it came to it again it's have a go at doing my own.
Or go for the CW version.
I've decided against a tail chop due to the fact that I wouldn't like having rain and dirt flicked all over my back when riding in the lovely victorian weather. ;D
Cairnsduc put up a good tutorial here: http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=19650.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=19650.0)
Just finished mine using comp werks , originally purchased the cookie1 but returned it as it doesn't provide a mount for the plate light
Bike looks great (reminds me of a stumpy tail blue heeler) and was really easy to do in around an hour
If you have a workshop it would be easy to make your own and save $$$
Hope the [leo] don't pay it any attention
Anyone had any issues in Oz with Mr plod and a tail chop?
Never did have any trouble.
Had mine on for over a year it was all good.
Will do my new bike and going to have a go a doing my own.
Glad you went the chop, it really does clean up the tail of the Monster.
Quote from: dezmonster695 on April 12, 2009, 07:17:57 PM
Just finished mine using comp werks , originally purchased the cookie1 but returned it as it doesn't provide a mount for the plate light
Bike looks great (reminds me of a stumpy tail blue heeler) and was really easy to do in around an hour
If you have a workshop it would be easy to make your own and save $$$
Hope the [leo] don't pay it any attention
Anyone had any issues in Oz with Mr plod and a tail chop?
Yep, at the Supers the [leo]'s were giving riders stick over "Fender Eliminators", booking them and taking photos of the alleged chop. [roll]
These mods dont necessarily stop you from being pinged by speed cameras but they can cause you to avoid paying tolls on the tollways cos the cameras take your picture from rear/above, and because we still aint got front plates they cant ping us. ;D
But of course the ONLY reason they are giving us grief over the eliminators is for safety reasons and would have absolutely NOTHING to do with aiding the Govts Privately run tollways to rip into the Victorian public some more?? Of course not! :o [evil]
Well I can now say from experience the toll cameras always catch a chopped Monster!
And yes speed cameras too. Got a farewell fine from the 620 in my last week of ownership.
As for the [leo] I had no problems at all at PI for WSBK but then I didn't stay down where most of the
crowds and burnouts/wheelies/stoppies were being done in Cowes. We were down the road in San Remo area.
That aside, I've never had a any [leo] look at me twice with a chopped tail. But then I also have been on a mild little 620
with [evil] loud pipes but either way, she is with a new owner now and a new bike will take it's chopped place soon.
Um Dragon don't motorbikes travel free on the tollways (in Melb) excepting Eastlink??? If so doesn't that negate your point sonewhat. Or have I been misdemeaning again!!! [roll]
Quote from: heatherp on April 13, 2009, 01:03:16 AM
Um Dragon don't motorbikes travel free on the tollways (in Melb) excepting Eastlink??? If so doesn't that negate your point sonewhat. Or have I been misdemeaning again!!! [roll]
Sorry H, It was Eastlink I was referring to, but I reckon it would be wrong to assume that the CityLink etc will be a free ride in the future. Could only be a matter of time?? [roll]
Sshhhh. Maybe if we don't tell them, no one will notice. [laugh]
Really should stop threadjacking. Sorry!
Quote from: heatherp on April 13, 2009, 01:56:31 AM
Sshhhh. Maybe if we don't tell them, no one will notice. [laugh]
Really should stop threadjacking. Sorry!
Jackaway any time ya like H. [thumbsup] ;D
That's soooo rude. :-[ [roll]
Quote from: heatherp on April 13, 2009, 02:38:23 AM
That's soooo rude. :-[ [roll]
Huh?? What?? It err ,umm wasnt meant to be!! Honest it wasnt !! ;D
But now that you have mentioned it, it does read a bit that way dunnit?? [cheeky]
you rudy rudy boy dragon
Quote from: Jukie on April 13, 2009, 04:23:08 AM
you rudy rudy boy dragon
I got it all from you Jukie ! ;D [evil]
The rudy, rudy bit at least ! [cheeky]
im so glad i could help you my sexy dragon
So which tail chop kit did you choose.
just to get back on topic, not that we don't like a diversion of course.
Matty I have decided to go with the CW but just bought a rear hugger from gellong carbon and am buying something for my other main sport so I will have to wait a few weeks before I buy it .
bsbd feral
Quote from: mattyvas on April 13, 2009, 06:24:15 PM
So which tail chop kit did you choose.
just to get back on topic, not that we don't like a diversion of course.
what's the other sport?
Hit his WWW and you'll find out.
Little more dangerous that bikes.
Thats crazy just like these guys :
http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1778399&server=vimeo.com&sho (http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1778399&server=vimeo.com&sho)
wow that looks soooo coool. but I wouldn't do it
I love climbing mountains but rest assured I'm not about to throw myself off one........
Tried once. Unintentionally of course..... The rope held...... Hence I live to tell the tail :o
Great pass time Feral...... [thumbsup]
Wonder if people did the old "but motorcycling is SO dangerous" when Feral told them he was taking it up.....compared to jumping off cliffs.....it's almost sane!
Feral, tells us about what you bought for the cliffjumping and what it cost....I always like hearing about other sports....they (sports) are almost always expensive (boxing being a great exception!)
Spider Ive been ridding long before I started jumping my 1st bike was a RGV 250 I love 2 strokes had it for years then got rid of it then surfing and jumping and traveling it took my mate and me getting what we always wanted a Ducati he got his dream bike a 1098s all blinged up and I had to do the L's allover again so a 620 it was for me .
Spider Ive used the PM's $900 added $100 and have bought a wingsuit http://www.phoenix-fly.com/ (http://www.phoenix-fly.com/) It allows you to fly you still need a parachute to land you and it makes the jumping more deadly . wingsuits have killed 5 of my mates in the last 4 years . but I'm starting with beginner suit and will do many skydives before I jump it off a cliff as Australia has only 1 object a 1400 ft antenna in Victoria you can jump it from . When I get it I will post a pic
bsbd feral
P.S if any are wondering what bsbd means its an old skydiving term meaning "Blue Skies Black Death" saying our sport is beautiful and deadly at the same time
Much respect Feral, jumping off cliff's is a serious game
And when ya get bored with base jumping and the like, ya go and ride the Duc in traffic. [evil]
Now thats getting dangerous !? :o ;D [thumbsup] [beer]
Quote from: dragonworld on April 17, 2009, 12:19:08 AM
And when ya get bored with base jumping and the like, ya go and ride the Duc in MELBOURNE traffic....around a school zone......at 8:30 in the morning [evil]
made it even WORSE for ya!
OOOh, women in 4WD's dropping their kids off and trying to kill evrybody elses' children in the process. [roll]
Quote from: mattyvas on April 16, 2009, 11:54:50 PM
Much respect Feral
Respect! The guys is a make the beast with two backsing nutcase! [laugh]
Feral .... whatever turns you on ;D
I honestly don't mind if somebody has a deathwish, so long as they aren't going to take some unsuspecting innocent with them.
Do it right and stay safe Feral.
More power to ya Feral !! [thumbsup]
As a wise man once said "We are here for a GOOD time , not a long time!! " ;D [evil]
I'm not sure if there is anyone unsuspecting or innocent to take out along the way when you're
jumping off cliff's/bridges/M4-M7 interchange ;D
Ummm, maybe those free climbers?? ;D [thumbsup]
Yeah but if you're free climbing you've gotta expect to be taken put from something falling from above.
Quote from: dragonworld on April 18, 2009, 12:12:02 AM
OOOh, women in 4WD's dropping their kids off and trying to kill evrybody elses' children in the process. [roll]
The irony usually escapes me....as does the profanity from my mouth!
Hey Spider find yerself a school crossing at dropoff/pickup time and prepare to be appalled at the antics of some of these women who alledgedly care about childrens safety. :o
Yep I know all about that, see it very often.
You are doing 40kph in the school zone area and the 4WD taxi's
are burning past you to get there in time to line up to pick up the kids!
It's like, HEY Mother (as in Mum) not as in F*$@er, I'm doing 40kph for your kid why the hell aren't you!
And I'm not a parent, have no intention of being one either but I'm looking out for yours so you should do the same.
My rant, so back on topic let's chop some tails.....
Quote from: mattyvas on April 18, 2009, 03:53:48 PM
My rant, so back on topic let's chop some tails.....
Hmmmm "Chop some tails??" Is that back on the thread?? Really?? ;D [evil]
Quote from: mattyvas on April 18, 2009, 03:53:48 PM
My rant, so back on topic let's chop some tails.....
Throw another chop on the BBQ
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http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/?action=view¤t=DSCF1152.jpg (http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/?action=view¤t=DSCF1152.jpg)
A little fix up.
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/DSCF1152.jpg)
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Cool, I love a good chop.
There'll be another one coming sometime soon.
Feral, I have a feeling I have met you before odds are there can't be 2 ferals in syd into something as fringe as basejumping!!
Do you know matt quinten and choc (navy diver)? I think it will be you I would have met at chocs 18th many moons ago.
Luke
tell you what Dez, I reckon your bike is getting in the running for best 6 series Monster.....It's looking damn good.....
how about painting most of that tail and just leaving a little CF showing?
good work!
Thanks Spider [thumbsup] ,
I had been looking for a red seat cowl but got this one really cheap and it kind of looks okay as I have a CF belly pan to match
May spray it one day but more focused on more important mods ATM , next week it goes into Motorcycle weaponry for a suspension overhaul .
Found a set of forks at a wrecker off a ST2 to upgrade the front end as I am heavy enough to get a lot of front end dive when hard on the brakes
And matching up the rear with a heavier rear spring and maybe a re valve and if that is not enough an adjustable ride hight dog bone to lift the rear.
I hope that is not necessary as it will open a can of worms due to the 14t causing enough geometry change to rub the swing arm.
you powdercoated the rearsets, rear passenger pegs, clutch cover etc...didn't you?
Yes that's me small world
Have you heard from choc ?
I went to toe to toe with Matt have you seen the new Matt hes lost heaps of weight ?
What monster are you riding ?
bsbd feral
Quote from: kursed on April 20, 2009, 01:05:34 AM
Feral, I have a feeling I have met you before odds are there can't be 2 ferals in syd into something as fringe as basejumping!!
Do you know matt quinten and choc (navy diver)? I think it will be you I would have met at chocs 18th many moons ago.
Luke
got to admit I dropped off the modified car scene when I discovered bikes and then choc went all straightedge super serious hardcore fan, and we lost contact gradually.
I catch up with Q occasionally, haven't spoke to him in a few weeks since he lost his job. I heard t2t had reformed! Hatebreed are ripping out a new album shortly, hopefully they will tour oz again too.
I ride an s2r1000 duke
Well they never really broke up Scott is the only OG member left bones left they rocked they played with "death wish cast "
Shit when did Matt lose his job its getting tight out there my mate with a 1098s just got retrenched he owes the bank 25G's for the balance of his beast.
I had to do my L's so I bought a 620 but I'm going to make it very nice and after reading flight cycles 900 story I might do the same as I think I will have invested too much when I finish .
bsbd feral
Quote from: kursed on April 20, 2009, 10:17:10 PM
got to admit I dropped off the modified car scene when I discovered bikes and then choc went all straightedge super serious hardcore fan, and we lost contact gradually.
I catch up with Q occasionally, haven't spoke to him in a few weeks since he lost his job. I heard t2t had reformed! Hatebreed are ripping out a new album shortly, hopefully they will tour oz again too.
I ride an s2r1000 duke
financial lesson of the day: don't borrow for depreciating assets (non-income producing).
bike value drops, loan increases. You're meat.
Is that left over hang over from your lost bike!
no mate....I'm slightly more clever than that!
Money is sitting in the home loan ready to go!
Well it seems like this topic is just about wrapped up already, but I thought I'd throw in my 2 cents on the good old home-made chop job, here's the one i just did:
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=22515.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=22515.0)
A huge improvement looks wise, and it only set me back about $6 for the brackets.
I was just reading that on the Mods board last night.
Especially that I am going to soon be chopping my new ride [evil]
I love the chop.
I think the tail chops look great , particularly on the low mount pipes, but has anyone with high mount termis performed the surgery? my high mounts are fairly long and I am concearned that the pipes will stick out too much post chop and look wrong.
Any one dones this and got pics / views? cheers
(http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ced7QiqLB8ifm-Hj8Ns20w?authkey=Gv1sRgCKnO-7Se19ap5QE&feat=directlink)
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Note if the image links fail (dont think they work via picasa) you can see here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/ben.sunderland22/MyMonsterS4Tail?authkey=Gv1sRgCKnO-7Se19ap5QE&feat=directlink (http://picasaweb.google.com/ben.sunderland22/MyMonsterS4Tail?authkey=Gv1sRgCKnO-7Se19ap5QE&feat=directlink)
The guy in this thread witht he S4RT chopped his:
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=14953.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=14953.0)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/TheoAftonomos/DUcati%20S4Rt/Chopped.jpg)
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Images posted for you.
you may want to get rid of that plate number matty
Just pasting in the images from the link in the post.