Ducati Monster Forum

hey guys,

i cracked my left side- side panel on my bike, so i think i might just take both off. Could you please post some pics of what your bike looks like without them, and how to go about removing  and hiding the wiring underneath. Also, they don't serve any practical purpose do they?

thanks!
TT

I am also on the fence about taking off my side covers.
The one has some kinda discoloration thing going on, so instead of
spending some HUGE amout of cash to replace it I might just remove them all together.

This is my old bike. I liked the way it looked...

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j135/JoshFan1980a/For%20Sara%20and%20others/Christopher/Old%20Ducati/DSC04811.jpg)

(http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/9333/1001381hi6.jpg)

(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/2584/1001371kf3.jpg)

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/williatd/SHEqBUOBfEI/AAAAAAAAAL4/jhSr1NYaPyI/s800/PICT3802.JPG)
(https://lh5.ggpht.com/williatd/SHEqBilVwSI/AAAAAAAAAMI/hWWq2q41h8I/s800/PICT3804.JPG)

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z166/trdtaco98/Ducati/P1010324-1.jpg)

This will hopefully be a winter mod for me... Gotta relocate all the wiring on the S2R's unless you like that look...

I pulled my covers off and am so happy with how it looks, I am going to cut off all the little odd mounting bits that held them on.  May even cut the seat lock off too.  Might pay someone to do it though, I am pretty handy with a wrench, but not sure I could blend out the welds, then prime, and paint to match perfectly with the rest of the frame.

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I removed mine after adding STM frame plugs. pics late-errrr.

I like my bike with out the panels.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2485135918_a2e37f1f1b_b.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2334/2481245053_8aa578da90_b.jpg)

i really like the look, thanks for all the pics. so could someone give me tips on the removal process, and how do  you hide the wiring? will i need frame plugs?

thanks again.
TT

You don't "need" frame plugs.  IIRC, there are a couple places you could put them in, but I did not bother.

Wiring: It's fairly straight-forward, and you'll figure it out after looking at it.... I rerouted a couple wires, tucking them up under the seat, from the fuel tank to the tail light.  There's enough slack to accommodate several route configurations.

I am with you... it looks great without the side panels... much(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/awc292/IMGA0968.jpg) more industrial...

(http://i37.tinypic.com/2ecgm5w.jpg)

http://i37.tinypic.com/2ecgm5w.jpg (http://i37.tinypic.com/2ecgm5w.jpg)

Wow, love the exhaust system!

Another...

(http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pMYUV2b1Z85k80h6WPgu005YHKIwCiaZxOGfxPmemVi8B0lGPtHbLnw)

i really dislike those useless covers...here's my bike with them off
(http://i37.tinypic.com/k9jpub.jpg)

+1 on this easy mod.  I just pulled off the side covers and re-routed the wires.  Looks great sans the passenger peg bracket.  I'll need to find something to go there....or get serious and chop it off over the winter/mod the frame and re-powder :)

so what exactly is holding those panels in place? is it a snap on snap off type of deal? or are there screws?

Bolts into rubber mounted nuts which can be a pita to get off i ended up breaking one of my side panels off. so i could get a decent grip on the nut with a wrench.

I took mine off but you could see too much cabling on one side .

I fitted these instead. I wanted a set since the day i signed up for the DMl and saw industrial girls monster.
(http://images38.fotki.com/v1277/photos/8/890293/3446862/P1010035-vi.jpg)
she has silver DP side panels. i think black go better wi ma yella bike tho.

Sorry, my foot is kind of in the way.  ;D
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tristantumble - I can't remember if its bolts, clips or both.  Why not get under there and have a look-see?  :)

damn pomp, thats a nice looking bike..... [thumbsup]

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1411/1478086083_6edb0c3612.jpg?v=0)
my lil M620... i miss that bike

What kind of rear sets are these

Cycle Cat

and of course they don't make them anymore right?

corretto.   :(

 [bang] [bang]
they look great hope that they eventually change their mind

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg216/mikesixtysix/blackfog/IMG_3797a.jpg)

Out of all the pics only one  person has taken the panels off an older monster.
And it looks ok on an all black bike because the wiring loom doesnt stick out it blends in.

personally i think the newer frame suits  the panelless look better.

yeah but you look cool

Nice bike DJ [thumbsup]

Where did you get that center stand?

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i believe it was standard on 2000 750, or maybe it was put on as accessory at the time, but it came with the bike when i purchased it

nice  thats just made my top 10 fav monsters that aint mine.

To anyone who's been waiting for winter to do this mod, I say pick a bright and sunny Saturday and get it over with.  I'll have the pics up soon, but there's really now "how too" necessary.  It was rediculously easy, not to mention you can always put your bike back together in a jiffy if you run out of mod time.  There are two allen-head bolts per plastic cover, then a couple of wires on the right and three on the left for you to relocate.  The biggest issue I found was relocating (I have no idea what this part does, but the cable runs from the little box behind the cover to the spark plug) the little box up underneath the tank but it takes little more than about 2 spare hours and at least part of a six pack.  Zip ties are a dime a dozen.  Sit next to your bike, start cutting the stock ties and removing cable mounts, and get to work.  It doesn't look right?? Cut it and try again. 

I love how it opens up the right side so you can see the shock, the only thing I have left to do is get rid of that massive airbox/heatsink assembly right underneath the seat.  Does anyone know what exactly is that venting?  Could you run the heatsink somewhere else other than under the seat?  It seems intimidating at first, but it's all a bunch of baby steps.

P.S. - Make sure you reconnect all your wiring harnesses, unless of course you don't think need your speedo or your odometer  ;D ;D

The box on the left side under the side panel is the coil for the vertical cyl. The "heatsink" is your rectifier, (kinda changes the voltage from the stator to the electronics on the bike). The vent box is coming off of the crankcase behind the vertical cyl. and redirects the vented oil and air back into the airbox. The box is designed to trap as much of the oil as possible, only allowing the air back into the intake...

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=2837.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=2837.0)

 [thumbsup]

"Show me your monster without side panels please."

 :o

What's next, "Show me your mom without clothing please."   [laugh]

Superjetduc,
is that the 1098 fronnt fender you said before? Do you have other pics? side, front?

Any issues fitting them? I plan to do the same.

Thanks!

I like the "sans side covers" look.  Will go that route when I have the time (and a clue how) to relocate all the wiring hiden behind them.

It depends, is your mom hot?

Yes it is the 1098 fender ,and it fit without any problems
But i think i want to lower it a bit this winter
The Gab between tyre and fender is a bit to big

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(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/2653555167_de9c9b1863.jpg?v=0)

Thanks!
It looks good. But you are right. The gap could be smaller. But I wonder how you gonna do this  ???

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/m9hundo/9hundo.jpg)

+1 on removing any cheap looking plastic piece that stickers peel off from.  Took mine off with the rear hugger a couple of years ago and never looked back.  Without the side panels the frame just opens up so nicely above the rear wheel.  And I figured that if the S2/4R's didn't come with a rear hugger stock, what the hell do I need one for??  Naked is as naked does!

What kind of brakes are those???

8 piston Spiegler

How do you like that 1098 can on your monster? Do you have a soundclip?

It sounds great, I love it. I'll try and get some quality sound clips loaded up.  I went bigger on the piping along with the larger can to compensate with the 2 into 1 design.

cool, I'm looking to build myself a custom exhaust over the winter and you've done almost exactly what I was thinking. Nice work man.

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i291/lowendmonster/Bikes/IlMonstro020.jpg)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i291/lowendmonster/Bikes/IlMonstro018.jpg)

My Cafe-Racer (yes that's me with the dorky grin standing next to DNA prez. Michael Locke)

(http://www.flightcycles.com/flightcycles/HotrodM750/Originals/Hotrod_SB-ML.jpg)

The SS2R

(http://www.flightcycles.com/FlightCycles/SS2R/Originals/SS2R-13.jpg)

The M1000SS

(http://www.flightcycles.com/flightcycles/m1000ss/Originals/M1000SS-11.jpg)

I've always thought that was kind of a strange pics of the M1000SS, Stu.  Here's a better pic IMO, but still way off.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2046/2098749623_6d1aed3eef.jpg?v=0)

damn, I love that bike  ;D

spidey's ok, too.  :-*

Agreed Spidey... I like your pic better.  [thumbsup]

Stew, what belt covers are those?

Old Pantah engine covers which ONLY fit the 600-800 engines.  The 900's and 1000's are different.  I picked those up on Ebay for like $50 shipped.  They're cast aluminum and really fit the bike...

Fixed.  ;)

P.S.  Penis belt covers are also stock on the '97 750. 

no necessarily so... ;D
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/m9hundo/pantahcovers.jpg)

Hey, that M on your clutch cover is kinda cool. We should sell something like that on the DMF.

^^^^^^^ [laugh]

 [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

That was sold on the DML I mean, that's a great idea  [roll]

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Here are some pictures of mine...

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If in time anyone here sees me on a bike that looks exactly like this one, please remember that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.   [bow_down]

Just finished!  The red spring is PhotoChopped.

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Here ya go.
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