(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8437/8002863852_c49876ccd8.jpg)
So here's the problem, she doesn't feel like she's mine. Maybe I was spoiled by the awesomeness of the sh1t hot black triple 9 xerox, but I'm left with a feeling that the awesome bike I'm now riding is somehow ordinary. I need suggestions to tart her up a bit, to add my own stamp to her legacy, but I've no real idea where to start. The undeserving bastard that had her before me ( don't actually know him, just assuming ), has already added the ducati equivalent of a catholic school girl uniform to her: red billet aluminium sprocket cover, rizoma grips, f*cking carbon everywhere, including around the damn radiator and both mudguard and front fender. I have the clutch cover to play with, but I don't think that will be enough. Any ideas? Maybe paint up a corse tank? Hook a brother up....
Svoloch sounds evil, so I'd go with the diablo/black/carbon theme. [evil]
Black clutch cover, black tank and front and rear bodywork. Or carbon versions. You're dead right about the clutch cover, it looks out of place. You could paint satin black.
Two words: Powder Coating
In your case, gloss black powder coated wheels. I asked AMS do this to my 36,000 mile silver-ish 999 wheels the last time they replaced my tires. Changed the look entirely and was "relatively" cheap; $160 per rim. Can't think of much that Rizoma or DP make for $320 that'll give you as much bang for the buck....
Jus' sayin' 8)
Trim down that hideous exhaust.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8040/8073295107_d23eee0f5a.jpg)
ok, already have the grips on, but love the mirror and reservoir...
Dax, I'll record it. You can't touch it with that sound... I don't like the slash cut either...
Paint & hide the belly pan. Or remove it.
Rizoma small heel guard to replace the LARGE stock heat guard
Larger air intake, painted
Partially open belt covers (cutting carbon is easy to do)
Mirrors of course
TechSpec tank pads
Round head light
Red stripe or two on the front fender
Quote from: stopintime on October 10, 2012, 06:27:17 AM
Paint & hide the belly pan. Or remove it.
Rizoma small heel guard to replace the LARGE stock heat guard
Larger air intake, painted
Partially open belt covers (cutting carbon is easy to do)
Mirrors of course
TechSpec tank pads
Round head light
Red stripe or two on the front fender
I like the belly pan. I'm down with the others. My tools don't get here for awhile, where is your garage, and what kind of beer is in your fridge? I need to go to the Rizoma store.
oh, and where's the local Rizoma outlet mall?
Quote from: svoloch on October 10, 2012, 06:34:48 AM
I like the belly pan. I'm down with the others. My tools don't get here for awhile, where is your garage, and what kind of beer is in your fridge? I need to go to the Rizoma store.
Don't have a garage, but if you bring your bike here I WILL find one AND I will buy the beer [thumbsup]
I mean as in a GP style exhaust. clean up that rear wheel, I hate how Ducati covers it up.
I agree with dropping the belly pan it makes it look like a real street fighter without.
Get a Honda stock ;D
Pink mohawk helmet thingy. It is so you. [thumbsup] [beer] [laugh]
I love the Streetfighter S.. I looks much better in person IMO.
If it were me I would carbon it out from head to toewhile adding rearsets, bars, wheels, steering damper, turn signals, fluid reservoirs, levers. Good luck with and have fun. Congrats on the new ride. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Hershell on October 12, 2012, 09:18:57 AM
I love the Streetfighter S.. I looks much better in person IMO.
If it were me I would carbon it out from head to toewhile adding rearsets, bars, wheels, steering damper, turn signals, fluid reservoirs, levers. Good luck with and have fun. Congrats on the new ride. [thumbsup]
It's hard to tell from the photo, but it's already carboned head to toe. The S model that I have came with steering damper, and the former owner shortened the turn signals and tail chopped. Thanks for the congrats!
At this point, I think I'm looking at reservoirs, mirrors, and brake/clutch lever, plus the requisite clutch plate/cover ( not sure why the former owner didn't do that? Maybe he wasn't a dry clutch lover.. ). Beyond that, I'm thinking of paint or decals....
Get a Schwin. ;DilYes I'm pissed cause I want one [evil] What a bike!
cool.. yeh its hard to tell in that photo. More photo is always welcome ;D Did they paint over the carbon? Tank, tail, etc..
I am in the market for a Streetfighter also. I've had an 03 620 and a '10 1100. The neW EVO looks like shit IMO with that double pipe. The aftermarket pipes don't do anything for it. I've been doing a lot of searches on the SF and mods. Your bike looks nice but My first suggestion is get rid if those cookie cutter Termi pipes and do something original!! You asked where Rizoma was. We have one here in Austin. It's down street from Austin Duc shop. I'll post up a few of my favorites. When I can get to a computer.
I repeat... pink mohawk helmet thingy.
PS those grips aren't manly enough for you, did your wife pick them out? [laugh] If you ever come back to the great state of Texas first several beers at the Dubliner are on me! [thumbsup] [beer] Also... did the custom agents in Aussie let your wild, infected dog in? ;)
Make it look like a newer S4R
round headlight
high double exhaust
different seat
remove all body/scoop cladding
go pod filters
find some S4R rims
Quote from: fastwin on October 14, 2012, 09:34:56 AM
I repeat... pink mohawk helmet thingy.
PS those grips aren't manly enough for you, did your wife pick them out? [laugh] If you ever come back to the great state of Texas first several beers at the Dubliner are on me! [thumbsup] [beer] Also... did the custom agents in Aussie let your wild, infected dog in? ;)
which one? Xander or Milo? either way, yes, we slipped through quarantine with xanax tranq darts keeping the boys "calm"
Jeez you have two kiddos and two dogs? And they still let you into Aussieland? [laugh]
I remember the boys. Goodness... haven't seen them since the race watch party at Motopia. Summer 2008? They probably are driving and voting by now! Time flies by whether you are having fun or not. ;D They still have their aresnal of toy rifles? Only knew of one dog. The escape artist.
When I dropped off your 40th b-day present your wifely unit was vacuuming and the dog made good it's escape out the front door when she opened it. Pup grabbed 6th gear and was on the rev limiter instantly. I finally caught up with it near Dodies and Greenville Ave! Dog was faster than our 999s! [laugh]
Hope you found a good spot for your Stoner poster. ;) [popcorn] [bacon] It's in it's homeland now. ;D
I found the perfect accessory to tart up your bike...
(http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o593/Scott_Metcalfe/1098/file-4.jpg)
Red on the head fire in the hole
I almost forgot...
The ultimate 8)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CutGrafix-Ducati-Espresso-switch-sticker-pair-Monster-1098-996-748-Hyper-Multi-/130646862265?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e6b28e9b9 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CutGrafix-Ducati-Espresso-switch-sticker-pair-Monster-1098-996-748-Hyper-Multi-/130646862265?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e6b28e9b9)
Quote from: stopintime on October 15, 2012, 11:54:59 AM
I almost forgot...
The ultimate 8)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CutGrafix-Ducati-Espresso-switch-sticker-pair-Monster-1098-996-748-Hyper-Multi-/130646862265?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e6b28e9b9 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CutGrafix-Ducati-Espresso-switch-sticker-pair-Monster-1098-996-748-Hyper-Multi-/130646862265?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e6b28e9b9)
oh HELL YES... How have I gone all these years without having this on my bikes?
Scotty, thanks for the present, please remember to poke holes in the box before shipping...
-Svoloch
they are in Auzie land too http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/cutgrafix/m.html?clk_rvr_id=398821036769&hash=item1e6b28e9b9&item=130646862265&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2562 (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/cutgrafix/m.html?clk_rvr_id=398821036769&hash=item1e6b28e9b9&item=130646862265&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2562)
Quote from: muskrat on October 15, 2012, 02:21:53 PM
they are in Auzie land too http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/cutgrafix/m.html?clk_rvr_id=398821036769&hash=item1e6b28e9b9&item=130646862265&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2562 (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/cutgrafix/m.html?clk_rvr_id=398821036769&hash=item1e6b28e9b9&item=130646862265&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2562)
yeah, my sh1t hot black xerox 999 was covered in a custom black xerox kit from them. great quality, and great people to work with.