Hard to believe how long it's been since I built my first Monster project bike, but the time has come for the next one. I purchased a 2017 Monster 1200 S earlier this year and I'm going to start modifying the bike soon. This bike is my daily rider, so I'll be making the mods one step at a time in order to keep the time off of the road to a minimum. Stay tuned...
Info on my 2009 Monster 1100 can be found here: http://www.bikeexif.com/top-5-ducati-monsters
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Can't wait to see what you do with all that plumbing.
I'm glad you are modifying the the newer 2017 1200S and not the older more neutered 1200s variant.
Yeah, when Ducati fixed the rearsets and made the recent aesthetic updates, I jumped all over the new bike.
Funny, your reason for switching to an 1200S was my reason for originally buying an S2R instead of an M1000 and 7 years later buying an 1100 EVO instead of an 1100
Those italians don't learn their lesson quickly. Seems like they are stuck in a loop.
Right. I mean seriously, who rode the 821/1200 with those jacked up rearsets and thought, "nah, it's fine"?
Quote from: Arrick on October 16, 2017, 01:49:22 PM
Hard to believe how long it's been since I built my first Monster project bike, but the time has come for the next one. I purchased a 2017 Monster 1200 S earlier this year and I'm going to start modifying the bike soon. This bike is my daily rider, so I'll be making the mods one step at a time in order to keep the time off of the road to a minimum. Stay tuned...
Info on my 2009 Monster 1100 can be found here: http://www.bikeexif.com/top-5-ducati-monsters
(http://www.ducatimonster.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=210434&d=1508186839)
What ever happened to the 09' 1100? I enjoyed that build, I still have the same 09' 1100S that I modified similarly to yours.
I still have it!
Quote from: danaid on October 20, 2017, 03:08:47 PM
What ever happened to the 09' 1100? I enjoyed that build, I still have the same 09' 1100S that I modified similarly to yours.
A little precious metal to get us started. Decided to go with the full titanium system from Zard and it looks amazing. Can't wait to hear how it sounds. Hope to have it installed tomorrow. I'll share more photos when it's done.
(http://www.ducatimonster.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=210554&d=1508578328)
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Art. [thumbsup]
Okay folks, first mod is complete. Full titanium Zard exhaust system installed and it looks and sounds amazing!!!
(http://www.ducatimonster.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=210594&d=1508634393)
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VERY nice.
BK
Those welds! Serious exhaust porn. Looks bloody loud.
I'll try and share a video soon!
Quote from: koko64 on October 22, 2017, 04:05:23 PM
Those welds! Serious exhaust porn. Looks bloody loud.
The first of what will hopefully be many videos chronicling this build... a little intro. stay tuned for the exhaust video next.
https://youtu.be/3vOEH1xHKC0
Let the modding begin! ðŸ'ðŸ»
Full Titanium Zard Exhaust Install Video is Up
https://youtu.be/MUifOSdQo74
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Exhaust is already changing colors.
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I love Ti headers. 8)
Thought it might be helpful to some new Ducati owners. In this video, I'll show you how to remove factory stickers, reflectors and bolt paint marks from your Ducati.
(http://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachments/monster/866649d1509339514-monster-1200-project-bike-img_2765-copy.jpg)
https://youtu.be/UctIMvUlEOc
Did you ever weigh that bike? I'd love to know how low you got it.
If you're asking about the Monster 1100, yes I did. I got it to 360 lbs wet with a full tank of gas!
thats sweeeeeeeeeetttttttt!!!!!!!
But i do have to ask, do you have to remove the pipe to adjust the belts??
Quote from: He Man on November 04, 2017, 08:18:00 PM
But i do have to ask, do you have to remove the pipe to adjust the belts??
Quote from: Arrick on October 29, 2017, 07:03:29 PM
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Uh... Yeah.
Next video coming soon...
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Oooh :o
Quote from: Arrick on November 04, 2017, 05:15:22 PM
If you're asking about the Monster 1100, yes I did. I got it to 360 lbs wet with a full tank of gas!
Wow - and that's without CF wheels. :o
Been a little busy with the new biz, but finally took some time to finish the latest video where I install a set of Kineo wheels on the 2017 Monster 1200 S.
https://youtu.be/A9qIt2bg09A
Wow! I love those wheels!
Great video, thanks!
Thanks!
Quote from: danaid on December 02, 2017, 01:13:03 PM
Wow! I love those wheels!
Great video, thanks!
Quote from: danaid on December 02, 2017, 01:13:03 PM
Wow! I love those wheels!
Great video, thanks!
Yeah, gorgeous. What's the weight difference over the stock aluminum?
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Any dyno tuning?
Rear wheel was exactly the same and the front was about 2lbs heavier. So, not much at all.
Quote from: NAKID on December 04, 2017, 03:49:25 PM
Yeah, gorgeous. What's the weight difference over the stock aluminum?
Progress.
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More photos of the New Rage Cycles Fender Eliminator Kit. Figuring out which one to order is a little tricky, but if you have a 2017 Monster 1200, this is the one: http://www.newragecycles.com/Ducati_Monster_797_1200_Fender_Eliminator_Kit_p/797-1200-fe.htm
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tidy [thumbsup]
Video of New Rage Cycles Fender Eliminator Kit installation is live:
https://youtu.be/TWiS2g9v2RM
Considering New Seating Arrangements
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Quote from: Arrick on February 15, 2018, 11:13:06 AM
Considering New Seating Arrangements
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Not my cup of tea
I like alloys, but wow! Tidy, brutal and compact muscle.