that would be the correct angle for it to fit. the DU046 seems like the reservoir is mounted perpendicular to the eyelet so it will 100% for sure hit the swingarm at that angle  and wont fit the other way, so its a no go.

thanks for all the help guys. Looks like im back at picking up a brand new penske. Riding season is almost done here i may just keep searching for a used alternative. for next year.

Can they be mounted upside down

Hi again.

A few final notes from my end:
Stroke could be shortened by inserting a washer of suitable thickness between the rubber bump stop and the mounting eyelet. You could also ask yoyr Öhlins shop to change the schock body, but that might not be economically reasonable... whatever relevance that has on Ducati ownership  

The stock Showa for the S2R singlesides swingarm I bought a while ago looks like this:



I haven´t tried it out, but it would seem Ducati came to the same conclusion: The stock Monster /ST shock won´t fit.

One possible alternative could be the shock fron the S4R Monster (or whatever the designation for the pearl-white Monster hot-rod was); This is what it looks like on my wifes M800 (not so) Dark (anymore):


 
Edit: Looks very similiar, the 2. I´ll have a closer look tomorrow ...   

Quote from: MonsterHPD on September 29, 2012, 03:15:27 PM
~~~SNIP~~~

One possible alternative could be the shock fron the S4R Monster (or whatever the designation for the pearl-white Monster hot-rod was)

~~~SNIP~~~

That's from an S4Rs.

The S4Rs would only fit the S2R1000 if the coil was cut, or the s2r800.

Though at that price point (unless i found a used one) i am leaning towards american made Penske. although there is no remote preload adjuster the penskes are pretty easy to adjust.

He Man
I ended up getting a Penske through CCW. A very high level of craftsmanship indeed. The good thing is they build to order, wanting to know your riding style, roads, weight, etc.

CCW = concealed carry weapon,

so is penske the name of your CCW or something? :p

Seriously, who is CCW? is that a stateside company?

which one did you buy?

California Cycle Works. Check out the site.
I got the basic model. You can pay  more for the twin or triple clickers, but the basic shock is an example of a basic design executed to the highest level. Works great on my streetbike. You will probably need more adjustment than that offered by the basic model. At least the design is modular allowing up spec components later if desired.

their basic model is an emulsion type shock and they said that their emulsion system does not work well on the S2R because of heat issues and the routing of the exhaust. (or thats what a member here said).

I love CCW! (both the carry permit and the shop) didnt know they do penske, but if they send the request out to penske anyway, i might just go directly to penske, unless they get a kickback from them, then i am glad to order through CA-cycleworks.

Specing up is not worth it on the penske. you pay for the part in there, and you pay again and thye old part is useless and their parts are not cheap by anymeans!

edit: make the beast with two backs! Ca-cycleworks 90 cheaper than penske! im ordering from them!