Let me see and update:
Things I have ordered for the bike (all of which I am going to install all by myself so tips are apprecated):
Frame slider
Rear wheel slider
Bar end slider
Scorpio alarm system
The bike is still at the store where I bought it. I am not bringing her home until I am sure no more "wintry mix" is in the forecast (about a week or two more. place is fine with babysitting her for me)
I will drive her home then sit on my sidewalk and install all of the above.
Questions:
Does the handlebar tip just come off so i can easily put the slider on?
Do I need any "special" tools I have hammers and adjustable wrenches and screwdrivers and a few power tools too [evil]
Next on list:
LED tail light.
Black cover things for the engine.
NEW FRIGGIN' EXHAUST SYSTEM!! (!@##%)
Welcome.
You'll find useful install guides here:
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=14831.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=14831.0)
Get yourself a nice metric allen key set. You'll be using them a lot.
Here is a list of common socket and allen sizes used:
http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/shop/catalog/ducati/tools.html (http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/shop/catalog/ducati/tools.html)
Rear wheel slider - a no brainer [thumbsup]
Frame slider - you need to prepare yourself to support/almost lift the engine to get the old rod out by pushing the new rod in. I think you need to torque it correctly afterwards - it does hold the engine to the frame, so it's kind of important to get it right. The shop will do it for free, takes two minutes.
Bar end slider - another no brainer. You unscrew the bolts at the end and they come right out.
Scorpio - good luck, take your time [coffee]
You'll need at least a set of metric allen keys - and get better ones than those supplied with IKEA furniture [bang]
Leo Vince and Arrow make nice exhaust systems. I personally think the build quality of these systems is better than the termis. I wasn't real impressed with the termis. I opted for Leo Vince SBK on my new bike.
Mivv
http://www.mivv.it/en/prodotti_apri.asp?cl=1&cs=350 (http://www.mivv.it/en/prodotti_apri.asp?cl=1&cs=350)
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Insane tone. I have the titanium ovals.