I was traveling in Vancouver last week and came across this parked on the street in front of our hostel/pub. It had every carbon fiber component available, including tank, headlight fairing, beer tray, belly pan, cans. I kept watching it to try and catch the owner, but it stayed put most of the night. Figured somebody on here at least knows of it.
(http://media.share.ovi.com/m1/large/0336/4f9cf9b932e94b28bd1b4f7629b14ab5.jpg)
My local dealer here in the Bay Area built one of those late last year. The full carbon fiber Monster was really cool looking. I almost pulled the trigger on it before catching a glimpse of the Tricolore and then really losing my biscuit on that. I think they sold it for a pretty fair price considering how much $$$ it cost to do everything over in CF. I imagine they recouped some of the money by e-baying the stock stuff, but who knows. I doubt it's the same Monster, but you never know . . .
There's a local one like that which I believe was done all in CF to show off what was in the DP catalog. Was sold for a nice price, assuming you like CF.
Quote from: someguy on August 19, 2008, 06:34:40 PM
There's a local one like that which I believe was done all in CF to show off what was in the DP catalog. Was sold for a nice price, assuming you like CF.
Yeah, that one belongs to cstlwtr.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2370/2494236682_5e1ca5f2a6.jpg)
CF beer tray?? I would have never thought of it, mines gone so I missed my chance :)
Quote from: Carman on August 19, 2008, 07:51:04 PM
CF beer tray?? I would have never thought of it, mines gone so I missed my chance :)
Just FYI, since your beer tray is gone it doesn't matter, but MonsterParts has some awesome carbon tail pieces.
Yeah, I just checked out their site. Stupid me I didn't see the 'next' button at the bottom of the page on the previous visit.
I would like to find a rear hugger that covers more area besides the one they have on the website. I like Celli's coverage but I think he's actually running 2 huggers attatched to each other.
Thats a cool looking bike.
I was considering that CF seat unit a while back. Every time I see one I get the itch once more.
The only issue is I've had some bad experiences with DP carbon. [roll]
only needs a carbon fiber seat, and possibly forks...
[popcorn]....
I'm from Vancouver; and I've seen it in for servicing at the local Duci dealer; the service tec and I both thought the CF was overdone but "intresating" ...
I am from Vancouver Island, but often head over to the mainland. Cant say I have seen that one yet. A bit too much for me, but mucho $$$ to build I bet.
Carbon is the Chrome of the sport bike world. Anything I can do to keep it off my bike, I will. Whenever I see carbon on any bike (not just Ducs) that isn't strictly performance based I see it as an attempt at showing off....wait, why am I complaining?
Ok. I dig it in moderation (i.e.- a front fender or the little side panels on the S4Rs) but unless you race (for the MINIMAL weight savings), the tank/cowl/rear fender is a bit much. CF is glorified plastic.
Quote from: Jarvicious on September 09, 2008, 11:07:49 AM
Carbon is the Chrome of the sport bike world. Anything I can do to keep it off my bike, I will. Whenever I see carbon on any bike (not just Ducs) that isn't strictly performance based I see it as an attempt at showing off....wait, why am I complaining?
Ok. I dig it in moderation (i.e.- a front fender or the little side panels on the S4Rs) but unless you race (for the MINIMAL weight savings), the tank/cowl/rear fender is a bit much. CF is glorified plastic.
can you taste food? [coffee] if you can, all your taste is there [popcorn]
Glorified plastic? pfffffft Tis beautiful!
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/bonfygloria/Ducati%20in%20the%20Rockies/100_3934.jpg)
Quote from: Jarvicious on September 09, 2008, 11:07:49 AM
Carbon is the Chrome of the sport bike world. Anything I can do to keep it off my bike, I will. Whenever I see carbon on any bike (not just Ducs) that isn't strictly performance based I see it as an attempt at showing off....wait, why am I complaining?
Ok. I dig it in moderation (i.e.- a front fender or the little side panels on the S4Rs) but unless you race (for the MINIMAL weight savings), the tank/cowl/rear fender is a bit much. CF is glorified plastic.
... its one way to customize a bike. But point taken; in being editorially provocative ....
Dood...
A CF tank and he's still got the Mickey Mouse mirrors? ???
To each their own, I guess.