I've just finished fixing on my rearsets, so here is the bike so far:
(http://sconnor1.smugmug.com/DucatiMonster/Monster-Mods/i-TQ7qfmG/0/M/My-Monster-003-M.jpg)
(http://sconnor1.smugmug.com/DucatiMonster/Monster-Mods/i-nRN8Qnb/0/M/My-Monster-002-M.jpg)
Mostly I've stuck with Rizoma stuff:
rearsets, mirrors, sprocket cover, bar ends, LED indicators
The tail is Ducati Performance
What next??
Looking good mate!
Quote from: StephenC on September 05, 2011, 06:25:18 PM
What next??
Cans.
... do not pass go, do not collect $200.
+1 on the cans.
I love a nice set of cans [drool]
Oh and also a nice set of Mufflers
yep, some nice akrapovic/leo vince/arrow/termignoni carbon fibre/titanium slip ons
noice!
StephenC they is so much more you can do. [roll] Just wait for all the responses. ;D. BST are good [thumbsup]
Quote from: Jukie on September 06, 2011, 01:31:39 AM
StephenC they is so much more you can do. [roll]
Let me clarify.. here, you don't have to
replace them, just do
something with them.. even if you were to rattle can them darker with high temperature paint it would be an improvement. [thumbsup]
I originally liked the aluminium of the cans, less so now they are stained with bits of goodness knows what that I am too lazy to scrub off. I do like the 2010 style CF heat shields. The main thing that put me off getting Termi's was the ugly little shield they come with. Otherwise I have yet to see a set of cans I really like (at least like enough to justify the price).
I was actually thinking a set of Corse skins next. Or maybe an open clutch, but worry about the fact my bike gets parked in the rain a lot. I am also toying with the idea of a CF rear hugger. Has anybody seen CF chain guards that would match?
if you get an open clutch cover you should look at the speedymoto pressure plate and the stainless steel springs and anodised retainers, no point exposing a stock clutch, the rain makes them look ordinary very quickly!
does the c/f hugger have a chain guard as part of it? i would shop around as some (depending on the design) do.
the genuine stuff is silly expensive, but if you have any now you may want to keep with the same brand to keep the same weave pattern.
paul
the cf from Carbonworld (http://www.carbonworld.de/shop/Ducati:::143.html) is as really nice, great service / price. You can get it online or even on ebayUS.
I can see the argument for new cans. Now I have lightened the back by removing the tail and the rearsets, the stock mufflers look too bulky. I didn't order the Termi's, when I bought the bike, as I greatly preferred the look of the new style CF heat shield to the old style shield the Termi's come with (and am not interested in performance gains or being obnoxiously loud). Has anybody got pictures of the Termi's mounted without the heat shields? Is this a bad idea?
Otherwise I am thinking of Competition Werkes, Two Brothers or SC Project slip-ons. Any feedback appreciated.
(by the way, this will likely be a Christmas or next year spend!)
Zards
Mmick
Can you elucidate? Why Zards? Bear in mind I am very superficial and my main motivation is aesthetic.
Quote from: StephenC on September 13, 2011, 03:49:01 AM
........ and my main motivation is aesthetic.
because they look awesome........... and happen to sound awesome as well
Yes,
because they look awwwwsome
Mmick
I have The Termi's with the DP CF shields, they look better than the stock shields. Unfortunately they don't have the exact same CF cloth pattern as the Termi's but it's close enough not be noticeable. I shall post a pic ASAP.
Spot the difference?
(http://sconnor1.smugmug.com/DucatiMonster/Monster-Mods/i-WktGvpr/0/M/Rizoma-Clutch-Pressue-Plate-M.jpg)
Here's a clue:
(http://sconnor1.smugmug.com/DucatiMonster/Monster-Mods/i-W6wHwnV/0/M/Rizoma-Clutch-Pressue-Plate-M.jpg)
My wife says I have to take a break in my bike spending for now (that is my interpretation of the dirty looks!). Thankfully a Speedymoto 10 spoke clutch cover is already on its way, as part of this latest mod. I have just about decided, when finances and wife permit, to take your advice and upgrade my exhaust. At the moment I am erring towards SC Project GP Evo's. I don't want loud (does that make me a bad person?), otherwise I would go for the Competition Werkes. I love the look of these but they have no baffle. I gather the SC Project's are street legal.
The rear shock ???
Quote from: Sundog on September 17, 2011, 07:08:41 AM
I have The Termi's with the DP CF shields, they look better than the stock shields. Unfortunately they don't have the exact same CF cloth pattern as the Termi's but it's close enough not be noticeable. I shall post a pic ASAP.
Here is the long overdue photo of the CF shield. As you can see, the CF weave is a bit different but I prefer them too the crappy silver painted stock shields until something better comes along.
(http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr158/sundogatoz/CF_Shield.jpg)
Finally, my Speedymoto cover arrived. I also got the stainless springs, which is good as the originals are a rusty mess!
Having run with no cover for the last month I am almost tempted to stay naked and leave the cover off permanently. I'll leave this one on for a while and see how I feel. I was a little nervous I would catch my rouser leg in the clutch and feel safer now.
I debated putting the gold spring caps on (they came with the springs) but think I prefer the discreet black ones. I might swap them, when I get bored.
(http://sconnor1.smugmug.com/DucatiMonster/Monster-Mods/i-mMj8Rqs/0/M/Speedymoto-Cluch-Cover-001-M.jpg)
(http://sconnor1.smugmug.com/DucatiMonster/Monster-Mods/i-dwGjbq4/0/M/Speedymoto-Cluch-Cover-002-M.jpg)
(http://sconnor1.smugmug.com/DucatiMonster/Monster-Mods/i-dsQNtTh/0/M/Speedymoto-Cluch-Cover-004-M.jpg)
Looks great!
Still, same feeling about those silver cans though.. just grab some black or grey high temp engine paint and rattle can them up!
Don't worry. I'm giving in to the pressure from here. The exhausts are my next project (maybe Christmas, maybe sooner). I am still making up my mind though. I am more interested in looks than performance. I am happy to improve the sound but want something that sounds good, NOT loud. I'm still not sure I am a fan of the Termigogmi's looks. At the moment (and very subject to change) my shortlist is: SC Project GP Evo, HP Corse, Competition Werks. I'm not sure if the latter comes with a baffle to keep the volume down.
if you don't want them too loud avoid the competition werkes ones, a mate has a set on his 1198 and holy crap they're LOUD!
Speaking of exhausts, I was down at Bikecraft in Braeside last week getting my Rizo mirrors and got into discussion with Brad the owner about a really neat modded Streetfighter that was on the cover of a bike mag recently. It has one of his custom exhausts as it turned out, a Wizard Sleeve kit that really looked fantastic if you like the open rear, streetfighter look that is so good with a SSSA. See here for photos
http://www.bikecraft.net.au/Ducati.aspx (http://www.bikecraft.net.au/Ducati.aspx)
Anyways, I was spending far too much money there, rearset, mirrors, bar-ends (almost bought levers as well but sanity prevailed) and mentioned the bike because the mag was sitting on a table in his garage, because I thought it was one of the best looking Duc's I've ever seen and that exhaust really topped it off. Brad said that he could probably make them for Monsters. :o Sooooo, long story short, at my prompting he's hoping to get a jig set up next year and I should be the first Monster to get one. Sometime early next year I think when I have the dosh and once the weather goes to shite and I can do without the bike for a few weeks while he measures it up and creates the pipe jig. I think it will look pretty sh*t-hot. [thumbsup]
Quote from: StephenC on October 28, 2011, 11:46:19 PM
(http://sconnor1.smugmug.com/DucatiMonster/Monster-Mods/i-mMj8Rqs/0/M/Speedymoto-Cluch-Cover-001-M.jpg)
Fark, that looks bloody awesome!!!
Quote from: StephenC on October 28, 2011, 11:46:19 PM
(http://sconnor1.smugmug.com/DucatiMonster/Monster-Mods/i-WktGvpr/0/M/Rizoma-Clutch-Pressue-Plate-M.jpg)
Just a shame about the car, hopefully it's the Mrs's hey?
:)
Thank you. I'm enjoying making the bike my own.
Visu 601 hi flow fuel filter (clear disposable) and clear fuel hose.
Quote from: rod796 on October 30, 2011, 07:19:18 PM
Just a shame about the car, hopefully it's the Mrs's hey?
:)
K
It is the Mrs' car and plans are afoot to find something less hideous. It's such a pity you can't get a child seat for a 1198!
Quote from: Sundog on October 30, 2011, 06:01:54 PM
Speaking of exhausts, I was down at Bikecraft in Braeside last week getting my Rizo mirrors and got into discussion with Brad the owner about a really neat modded Streetfighter that was on the cover of a bike mag recently. It has one of his custom exhausts as it turned out, a Wizard Sleeve kit that really looked fantastic if you like the open rear, streetfighter look that is so good with a SSSA. See here for photos
http://www.bikecraft.net.au/Ducati.aspx (http://www.bikecraft.net.au/Ducati.aspx)
Anyways, I was spending far too much money there, rearset, mirrors, bar-ends (almost bought levers as well but sanity prevailed) and mentioned the bike because the mag was sitting on a table in his garage, because I thought it was one of the best looking Duc's I've ever seen and that exhaust really topped it off. Brad said that he could probably make them for Monsters. :o Sooooo, long story short, at my prompting he's hoping to get a jig set up next year and I should be the first Monster to get one. Sometime early next year I think when I have the dosh and once the weather goes to shite and I can do without the bike for a few weeks while he measures it up and creates the pipe jig. I think it will look pretty sh*t-hot. [thumbsup]
Wow that's a neat exhaust [thumbsup], be good to see something similar on monster, did you happen to talk $$$?. If you do go ahead make sure you post a photo [popcorn]
Less than $2k, about $1700, which considering its a complete replacement from end to end is about right. A full Termi kit with pipes will set you back much more.
I bit the bullet:
(http://sconnor1.smugmug.com/DucatiMonster/Monster-Mods/i-fhczr3j/0/M/SC-Project-005-M.jpg)
(http://sconnor1.smugmug.com/DucatiMonster/Monster-Mods/i-jsHt3nb/0/M/IMG9712-M.jpg)
(http://sconnor1.smugmug.com/DucatiMonster/Monster-Mods/i-rk5nq4G/0/M/SC-Project-004-M.jpg)
Rod796 - note the 'other' upgrade (in the background). I hope you approve :)