Ducati Performance Tail Chop

[StephenC]

I thought I'd post and see if I am likely to run into any problems.  I was rather clumsy and kicked my left rear indicator off my 1100S.  Unfortunately the bit that broke was the (stupidly flimsy) attachment point on the big plastic mud-flap thingy.  Frasers can order me a replacement but as I was on the verge of going for a tail chop anyway this seemed a good excuse.  I have gone with the Ducati Performance one as I believe it replaces the existing parts without any cutting etc and could be swapped back, if I ever wanted.  Has anybody done this conversion?  Is it as easy as it sounds?

Thanks

[lila696]

I have a Evotech unit which replaced all of that big ugly plastic section.
It came as a complete replacement kit and was about $150 from memory.
It took about a hour to fit and cant imagine the DP one taking any longer.
A couple of gripes with my unit:
1. Only has one LED light and it is a bit hard to see the Plate
2. Had to bend the corners of the plate to fit between the Mufflers

[mattyvas]

Stephen, I think you'll find chopping your new monster is more a matter of cosmetic transformation compared to the actual chop on old skool bikes where you have to take to the frame with a hacksaw.

IMO a chopped bike always looks better than bike with it's full tail.
If you are thinking about Evotech I know our board sponsor Carbon Imports is the Oz agent for Evotech.

[StephenC]

As I said, my procrastination was disrupted by destroying the original tail.  I went for the DP one as Frasers can easily order it in and I want to get this done before the gaffer tape falls off and I completely loose my indicator!  I also believe the DP kit fits right around the existing seat lock etc but that some of the others don't fit well on an 1100S as there is a little servo that takes up all the space under the seat.  In some ways I'm actually posting to see if there are any problems I need to pre-empt, before the parts come in.

I definitely think it will look better.

[heatherp]

I think Ungeheuer may be able to help with this.  I'm sure he'll be along soon.

[Betty]

Had to bend the corners of the plate to fit between the Mufflers

I assume this is because it has one of the longest plates in the motorcycling world (from WA)?

[lila696]

I assume this is because it has one of the longest plates in the motorcycling world (from WA)?

Yes you are correct, WA home of the giant plates.

[StephenC]

Lila, How much muck do you get sprayed up your back, in the wet?  There doesn't seem to be much on the underside of the current 'ugly plastic thing' so hopefully it isn't protecting me from much.

I should also confess that I'm booked in for my 12 month service soon and was planning on letting them do the conversion then, and not getting my hands dirty.

[lila696]

Lila, How much muck do you get sprayed up your back, in the wet?  There doesn't seem to be much on the underside of the current 'ugly plastic thing' so hopefully it isn't protecting me from much.



Sorry Stephen, Cant answer that question as we dont see much rain in Perth and i must confess i am not a very experienced rider and must declare at the risk of being made fun of
I am a fair weather rider only

I do go on the back of my hubby's bike in the rain and his bike has a small factory tail section and water and road grime is sprayed up my back. The Ducati Performance fender eliminator is longer that the Evotech so you may get some fling off but i think it will only be an issue for the passenger.

[Sundog]

Lila,

I have the DP FE on order and it will get fitted when I run up my 1000k bolt-tighterner service (along with the full Termi kit). Can you post a piccie of the fitted FE so i can see what it will look like on a 2010 model please?

[lila696]

Lila,

I have the DP FE on order and it will get fitted when I run up my 1000k bolt-tighterner service (along with the full Termi kit). Can you post a piccie of the fitted FE so i can see what it will look like on a 2010 model please?

Hey Sundog,

I dont have the DP eliminator i have a evotech.
I could post a picture of that if you like if i only i knew how to.

[Betty]

I could post a picture of that if you like if i only i knew how to.

You need to host the pics somewhere and then link to the pic. Many people on here use Flickr, there is an FAQ here:

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=109.0

[lila696]

You need to host the pics somewhere and then link to the pic. Many people on here use Flickr, there is an FAQ here:

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=109.0

Thanks a job for another day when i have more time.

Sundog pm me your email and i will send a pic as this is much easier for me

[lila696]

Thanks a job for another day when i have more time.

Sundog pm me your email and i will send a pic as this is much easier for me

Click here for some pics

http://gallery.ducati.org/monstergirl69/photo/18255/

[Betty]

Click here for some pics

http://gallery.ducati.org/monstergirl69/photo/18255/

It's even easier from there, Nanna





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