I really want to cafe-erize my Monster S2R 1000 eventually. Would love to see what others have done in that direction already...
I would like to put forward Jaun monster, love it [thumbsup], sorry I dont know how to post photo's
Don
Are you talking about this one Don.
(http://ducatimonsterworldwide.org/BOMb/001/001-05.jpg)
that bike needs to have a shrine with incense burning around it
Duck-Stew's Cafe Racer v.1
(http://www.flightcycles.com/flightcycles/HotrodM750/Originals/Hotrod_3317.jpg)
Thats the one Matty
Quote from: Spidey on November 21, 2008, 08:09:28 AM
Duck-Stew's Cafe Racer v.1
Not to bust yer balls Spidey, but technically....that's version 2.0 right there. It's under the knife getting the version 3.0 upgrades/mods/downgrades/etc...
Ok, maybe I'm bustin' yer balls a little bit there....
Youre all probably gonna start spitting down my throat. but aside from what id call common monster mods, what makes those monsters cafe racers?
They may be common, but its the sum of the parts. For me Jaun's clip-on bars, low slung pipes, rear sets, air cooled engine, little or no carbon and minimalist look just does it for me. I may be wrong in the definition of a Cafe racer, but to me its what i would call a modern cafe racer. [thumbsup]
Don
Typical Configuration of a Cafe Racer Motorcycle
The cafe racer is a motorcycle that has been modified for speed and good handling rather than comfort. Cafe racers' bodywork and control layout typically mimicked the style of contemporary Grand Prix roadracers, featuring an elongated fuel tank and small, rearward mounted, humped seat. A signature trait were low, narrow handlebars that provided more precise control at high speeds and allowed the rider to "tuck in" to lessen wind resistance. These are referred to as either "clip-ons" (two-piece bars that bolt directly to each fork tube) or "clubmans" (one piece bars that attach to the stock mounting location but drop down and forward). The ergonomics resulting from low bars and the rearward seat often required "rearsets," or rear-set footrests and foot controls, again typical of racing motorcycles of the era. Distinctive half or full race-style fairings were sometimes mounted to the forks or frame.
The bikes had a raw, utilitarian and stripped-down appearance while the engines were tuned for maximum speed. These motorcycles were lean, light and handled road surfaces well. The most defining machine of its heyday was the homemade Norton Featherbed framed and Triumph Bonneville engined machine called "The Triton". It used the most common and fastest racing engine combined with the best handling frame of its day, the Featherbed frame by Norton Motorcycles. Those with less money could opt for a "Tribsa" - the Triumph engine in a BSA frame.
Cafe racer styling evolved throughout the time of their popularity. By the mid-70's, Japanese bikes had overtaken British bikes in the marketplace, and the look of real Grand Prix racing bikes had changed. The hand-made, frequently unpainted aluminium racing petrol/gas tanks of the 1960s had evolved into square, narrow, fiberglass tanks. More and more, three- and four-cylinder Hondas and Kawasakis were the basis for cafe racer conversions. By 1978, a number of manufacturers had taken notice of the cafe racer boom and were producing factory cafe racers, most notably the Harley-Davidson XLCR, the Ducati Super Sport models and the Kawasaki Z1R. In 1979, Suzuki offered the cafe-style GS1000S.
While the first cafe racer conversions amounted to a nearly complete re-engineering of the motorcycle, by the mid-70s riders began modifying standard production motorcycles into so-called "cafe racers" by simply equipping them with clubman bars and a small "bubble" quarter fairing around the headlight. A number of European manufacturers, including Aspes, Benelli, BMW, Bultaco & Derbi produced factory "cafe" variants of their standard motorcycles in this manner, without any modifications made to make them faster or more powerful. Once cafe racer styling became just that--a styling exercise that served no functional purpose and simply made bike less comfortable to ride--the trend quickly waned in popularity. Soon afterwards, most new sportbikes began featuring integral bodywork from the factory, negating the need or ability to retrofit an aftermarket cafe fairing.
Cafe Racers Today
While the knowledge of the term remains widespread, it is often applied by the uninformed to nearly any bike with a flat seat and low handlebars. The more recent term "Streetfighter" is sometimes applied to cafe racers, and vice versa. However, "streetfighter" describes the practice of stripping the original-equipment full fairing and other bodywork off spar-framed "race-replica" sport bikes popular in recent years. The canonical profile of a cafe racer and a streetfighter are quite distinct.
Classic cafe racer style has made a comeback recently, thanks largely to the increased interest in vintage motorcycles in general. The baby boomers were responsible for a surge in motorcycle sales in the late 1960s and '70s, and many of this generation now find themselves with the time and discretionary income to recreate the bikes they had--or wished to have--in their younger years.
For a vintage looking Monster cafe racer I would like to see a bike with clip ons, rearsets, lowered gauges/headlight and these Sil Moto megaphones.
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/M620_SilMegaphoneBlack4.jpg?t=1227454214)
and Alpina or Sport Classic black rimmed spoked wheels.
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/AlpinasTemp.jpg?t=1227454373)
Travman, here's Jeff's from monsterparts.com. His seems to fit what you're talking about. I think it has wire wheels on it now.
(http://www.ducatimonster.org/featured/2006oct/IMG_3093.jpg)
(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/3238/graphic3tg6.jpg)
STILL... HAVE... TO.. FINISH... COWL [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang]
WOW is this thread going to cost me money......
These bikes look fantastic.
How are the ergonomics with this kind of setup. Looks like you would basically be putting yourself in a Supersport riding position.
Quote from: Spidey on November 23, 2008, 09:31:54 AM
Travman, here's Jeff's from monsterparts.com. His seems to fit what you're talking about. I think it has wire wheels on it now.
(http://www.ducatimonster.org/featured/2006oct/IMG_3093.jpg)
Yes, that is nice. Does anybody have pics of that bike with the wire wheels on it? I've seen that picture before, but had forgotten it. The pipes look like they are straight out of 1972. Look at the pipes on the current Bike of the Moment. I wonder if these are the same?
(http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/BOMb/005/image_2.jpg)
I also like the painted chromed tank. Very similar to the painted BSA and Royal Enfields tanks
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4c/1969_BSA_A50.jpg/800px-1969_BSA_A50.jpg)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/d1/Jamieaaron734.jpg/800px-Jamieaaron734.jpg)
Quote from: Travman on November 24, 2008, 09:37:58 AM
Yes, that is nice. Does anybody have pics of that bike with the wire wheels on it? I've seen that picture before, but had forgotten it. The pipes look like they are straight out of 1972. Look at the pipes on the current Bike of the Moment. I wonder if these are the same?
The pipes are DP Contis, I think. I don't think they're made any more. Drunken Monkey used to (or still does) have a set on his bike. They sounds like God's pissed off at the air around you. [evil] Email Jeff H at info@monsterparts.com. He might have a pic of the current version of his bike. All he does is drink, sell parts and polish the damn thing. ;D
Quote from: Spidey on November 24, 2008, 09:49:44 AM
The pipes are DP Contis, I think. I don't think they're made any more. Drunken Monkey used to (or still does) have a set on his bike. They sounds like God's pissed off at the air around you. [evil] Email Jeff H at info@monsterparts.com. He might have a pic of the current version of his bike. All he does is drink, sell parts and polish the damn thing. ;D
LOL that's awesome! [thumbsup]
stew, spidey, and jeff's bikes are the ones that take it, I think.
< /list >
;D
Quote from: El Matador on November 23, 2008, 10:21:18 AM
(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/3238/graphic3tg6.jpg)
STILL... HAVE... TO.. FINISH... COWL [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang]
AND... MAKE... ME... ONE....
;D
Quote from: Spidey on November 23, 2008, 09:31:54 AM
Travman, here's Jeff's from monsterparts.com. His seems to fit what you're talking about. I think it has wire wheels on it now.
(http://www.ducatimonster.org/featured/2006oct/IMG_3093.jpg)
Yep, that's my favorite. I haven't seen the wire wheels, but I love it the way it is in this picture.
Here's a pic of my monster thus far-->
(http://www.halffastchicago.com/members/MemberRides/Joe_Duc_02.jpg)
I def. an going the "cafe" route, but also doing my own kinda urban/street fighter/simple style as well on the scoot.
Spring plans call to powdercoat the swingarm to match the stock frame color, lower the gauges and put the clip-on's below the top tree, black fork legs, lower the rear, etc. Also plan to do some kinda one off undertail exhaust deal-e-o eventually...
Less is more (when done right) ;D
Quote from: teddy037.2 on November 24, 2008, 02:27:53 PM
stew, spidey, and jeff's bikes are the ones that take it, I think.
< /list >
;D
You're just trying to get some...
[evil]
Quote from: DRKWNG on November 29, 2008, 12:08:41 AM
You're just trying to get some...
[evil]
ummm. yeah.
[roll]
Teddy, I'm nursing a rather large bottle of Bombay over here and... Wait, wrong thread... ;)
I'm in love with this'a one
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/IMG_3062.jpg?t=1228144376)
;)
Yea BP, that is one sweet ride you have there. Bet those pipes are pretty quiet too. ;)
Quote from: bobspapa on December 01, 2008, 07:19:53 AM
I'm in love with this'a one
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/IMG_3062.jpg?t=1228144376)
;)
I can't believe we gave you that thing.
Quote from: bobspapa on December 01, 2008, 07:26:53 PM
were ya'll high?
No-I spent my drug money on donations that week ;)
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Conrad_complete_0011.jpg)
Quote from: Spidey on December 01, 2008, 09:33:59 PM
I were.
and you didn't share w/the rest of the class?
kopfjager, is that 60% gloss or flat black on your frame?
Quote from: kopfjager on December 01, 2008, 09:38:08 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Conrad_complete_0011.jpg)
Simple and clean, I like it.
Quote from: MonsterMan1036 on December 02, 2008, 12:00:01 PM
kopfjager, is that 60% gloss or flat black on your frame?
Stock frame paint, from an 03 Dark.
Thanks [thumbsup]
Current pics to follow.
Malus be thy name.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/3079381816_539760d439_m.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/3078547923_651a6cd16d_m.jpg)
At home.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/3078547887_4b7fa6e0e4.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/3078547843_39ac78ddba_o.jpg)
Medical check up.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/3078547749_24a3d4593d.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/3078547709_6aa67c11dc.jpg)
I dont see an exhaust... Are you running an open udder?
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/3079381786_04b07bf259.jpg)
A better pic to see the exhaust. There are internal baffles as well.
Quote from: Beyote on December 02, 2008, 10:04:40 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/3079381786_04b07bf259.jpg)
A better pic to see the exhaust. There are internal baffles as well.
damn... that is sexy
I think it is caferaceries
(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p982183058-5.jpg)
What is the canister by the edge of the seat?
JM
Quote from: the_Journeyman on December 03, 2008, 07:46:54 AM
What is the canister by the edge of the seat?
JM
Looks like a remote reservoir for the rear shock
Quote from: supertjeduc on December 03, 2008, 07:36:30 AM
I think it is caferaceries
(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p982183058-5.jpg)
Let's see the other side with the exhaust. It looks custom made.
Quote from: Travman on December 03, 2008, 11:13:14 AM
Let's see the other side with the exhaust. It looks custom made.
IIRC it's a 2-1 w/the... S3 arrow?
Quote from: Travman on December 03, 2008, 11:13:14 AM
Let's see the other side with the exhaust. It looks custom made.
(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p855482609-5.jpg)
^^^ I love that bike. [thumbsup] Why would anyone want a newer Monster?
Quote from: kopfjager on December 03, 2008, 04:32:06 PM
^^^ I love that bike. [thumbsup] Why would anyone want a newer Monster?
Thanks ( i like your bike also a lot)
Man, I love that white tank and the tasteful mods. The Ti clutchcover is very nice.
I love the way the Zard fits. She is gorgeous.
Head Hunter, I TOTALLY agree!
I am not impressed with the new Monsters 'look', and was pulled by the classic and unchanged look of our Monsters.
When I have current pics of my Baby, I will post them up.
Keep 'em coming, these are GORGEOUS!!
Quote from: Beyote on December 02, 2008, 10:04:40 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/3079381786_04b07bf259.jpg)
A better pic to see the exhaust. There are internal baffles as well.
how did you do the internal baffles?
The precious...
(http://www.ducatimonster.org/featured/2005dec/CRW_5544.jpg)
(http://www.ducatimonster.org/featured/2005dec/CRW_5599.jpg)
Four year old shots... I think the bike has changed enough since then to warrant another photo shoot with my buddy...
Quote from: El Matador on November 23, 2008, 10:21:18 AM
(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/3238/graphic3tg6.jpg)
STILL... HAVE... TO.. FINISH... COWL [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang]
Dude, I think that is the first time I've seen the cowl on the bike - its looking good...but where is the paint? ???
:o This bike is sick. Fantastic, raw, and well crafted. NICE. [thumbsup] [clap] [wine]
Quote from: Drunken Monkey on December 03, 2008, 09:17:25 PM
The precious...
(http://www.ducatimonster.org/featured/2005dec/CRW_5544.jpg)
(http://www.ducatimonster.org/featured/2005dec/CRW_5599.jpg)
Four year old shots... I think the bike has changed enough since then to warrant another photo shoot with my buddy...
how did you do the internal baffles?
After shaping the exhaust like I wanted, I located a place in the pipes that wouldn't interfere with the joint. Then I bought the correct size baffles from ebay (for a Harley ;)) and drilled the hole in the pipe for them to fit with a bolt. The baffles had to be bashed and shaped on one side to facilitate the bend in the pipes. This was to create some back pressure that was missing from the exhausts.
Then I took her into DUCSEA to get a custom PC III map.
Quote from: Drunken Monkey on December 03, 2008, 09:17:25 PM
The precious...
(http://www.ducatimonster.org/featured/2005dec/CRW_5544.jpg)
(http://www.ducatimonster.org/featured/2005dec/CRW_5599.jpg)
Four year old shots... I think the bike has changed enough since then to warrant another photo shoot with my buddy...
The brushed aluminum is gorgeous on that Cafe'.
Is the frame painted?
Quote from: roy-nexus-6 on December 03, 2008, 09:55:03 PM
Dude, I think that is the first time I've seen the cowl on the bike - its looking good...but where is the paint? ???
its comin... Sloooowly... Maybe during christmas break I-ll actually get the time to work on it...
Can I play?
...not sure if its all out Cafe, but the Deus boys seem to complement it. The fugly mirrors are deceiving, the highest point on the bike is actually the rise on the tank above the filler cap. So clip-ons are low. I've tidied it up a fair bit since this shot too...
(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee10/syd-monster/Ducati/Picture001.jpg?t=1210302704)
DM, still lorv that machine of yours.
Quote from: El Matador on December 03, 2008, 10:20:03 PM
its comin... Sloooowly... Maybe during christmas break I-ll actually get the time to work on it...
You have to get her ready while the riding season is bleak. She is a hottie for sure. No debate there.
Sydmonster, do you run into any issues with the open belts?
Quote from: Beyote on December 03, 2008, 10:18:55 PM
The brushed aluminum is gorgeous on that Cafe'.
Is the frame painted?
Thanks.
The frame's powdercoated in Silvadillo(sp?) the closest match to brushed steel I could find.
Mind you, after 4 years of constant riding, it definitely needs some sprucing up. I may bite the bullet this winter and take it apart to get some things redone.
Has this thread just turned into a free-for-all where we show pics of our bikes? Ok, I'll play.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2046/2098749623_6d1aed3eef.jpg?v=0)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2218/2099528726_b6a1c0c41a.jpg?v=0)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/2832244044_051ce548bd.jpg?v=0)
Quote from: Drunken Monkey on December 03, 2008, 11:24:19 PM
Mind you, after 4 years of constant riding, it definitely needs some sprucing up. I may bite the bullet this winter and take it apart to get some things redone.
By "sprucing up", DM means "a wash". He only recently discovered the wonder that is s100. [roll] [cheeky]
Joking aside, DM's bike is just amazing. I don't go for chromed bling bikes, but his isn't what I'd call blingy. There is so much exposed metal and so much shine that it becomes about the materials, not about the bling. Great execution. Me likey. [thumbsup]
^^^^ Your bike f'ing rocks Spidey! [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
How do those cherry bombs sound...compared to normal aftermarket exhaust? Was anything else done to them other than attaching them to the headers?
Quote from: Triple J on December 04, 2008, 08:50:33 AM
^^^^ Your bike f'ing rocks Spidey! [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
How do those cherry bombs sound...compared to normal aftermarket exhaust? Was anything else done to them other than attaching them to the headers?
Well Triple J, those aren't cherry bombs. Those are custom built mufflers by a friend of mine who used to make those mufflers for custom systems. He's since quit doing those style mufflers to focus on other designs. They sound like a regular Ducati w/cans but slightly more aggressive.
There is a member here (speeddog) who
does have cherry bombs on his S4 Monster. Perhaps you could pry pics out from his hands... His bike needed custom adapter pipes made up and it does sound good for the $$$ invested, but he just needs to do some 'finish' work on them.
BTW, I feel qualified to answer your question about Spideys bike as I'm the one who designed and built it. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Duck-Stew on December 04, 2008, 09:37:05 AM
Well Triple J, those aren't cherry bombs. Those are custom built mufflers by a friend of mine who used to make those mufflers for custom systems. He's since quit doing those style mufflers to focus on other designs. They sound like a regular Ducati w/cans but slightly more aggressive.
There is a member here (speeddog) who does have cherry bombs on his S4 Monster. Perhaps you could pry pics out from his hands... His bike needed custom adapter pipes made up and it does sound good for the $$$ invested, but he just needs to do some 'finish' work on them.
BTW, I feel qualified to answer your question about Spideys bike as I'm the one who designed and built it. [thumbsup]
Oops...sorry for the error. :-[ I knew you did his bike...just figured you modded some cherry bombs from their look.
Quote from: Triple J on December 04, 2008, 09:42:52 AM
Oops...sorry for the error. :-[ I knew you did his bike...just figured you modded some cherry bombs from their look.
More and better pipe pics on my website man. And I was just adding clarification in case you didn't know... [moto]
Quote from: Duck-Stew on December 04, 2008, 09:37:05 AM
There is a member here (speeddog) who does have cherry bombs on his S4 Monster. Perhaps you could pry pics out from his hands... His bike needed custom adapter pipes made up and it does sound good for the $$$ invested, but he just needs to do some 'finish' work on them.
Funny you mention this... I was looking for alternatives, my cans on my Termis area looking at custom fitting something like that because they sound good on a nicely tuned V8 ~
JM
Quote from: Heath on December 03, 2008, 01:31:05 PM
(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p855482609-5.jpg)
how is the left side exhaust tubing connected to the exhaust can?
id really like to run just one can
It's (was) a Silmoto 2 in 1
I cut it in half and put the Triumpf Zard on the header
This bike was on Ebay last summer. Liked it enough to copy the pics off the ad just for kicks.
I really like that bumble-bee seat cowl along with the clip-ons, etc. Very cool cafe look, I think, although I would ditch the headlight fairing. Not a fan of the belly pans, either.
I've wondered how my Rs would look tricked out like this.
Comments?
(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm173/JohnnyDucati66/monster-tail1.jpg)
^^^^^ Yeah, the pic is too small. I can barely make out her tan lines. ;)
I meant "comments" about the bike. [roll]
I agree, though. She shoulda picked a better outfit . . . ;D
Can you tell me how you did your rear sets? The support struts for the low mount exhaust, are those off the shell parts or custom?
I want to keep my low mount Termis, but change the rear sets. Lookin' for options. Thanks.
Quote from: Spidey on December 03, 2008, 11:32:40 PM
Has this thread just turned into a free-for-all where we show pics of our bikes? Ok, I'll play.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2046/2098749623_6d1aed3eef.jpg?v=0)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2218/2099528726_b6a1c0c41a.jpg?v=0)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/2832244044_051ce548bd.jpg?v=0)
By "sprucing up", DM means "a wash". He only recently discovered the wonder that is s100. [roll] [cheeky]
Joking aside, DM's bike is just amazing. I don't go for chromed bling bikes, but his isn't what I'd call blingy. There is so much exposed metal and so much shine that it becomes about the materials, not about the bling. Great execution. Me likey. [thumbsup]
Quote from: JohnnyDucati on December 04, 2008, 07:34:53 PM
This bike was on Ebay last summer. Liked it enough to copy the pics off the ad just for kicks.
I really like that bumble-bee seat cowl along with the clip-ons, etc. Very cool cafe look, I think, although I would ditch the headlight fairing. Not a fan of the belly pans, either.
I've wondered how my Rs would look tricked out like this.
Comments?
It's got an "'80 standard/cafe" look that not many people try for, but I happen to really like. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Triple J on December 04, 2008, 08:50:33 AM
^^^^ Your bike f'ing rocks Spidey! [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
How do those cherry bombs sound...compared to normal aftermarket exhaust? Was anything else done to them other than attaching them to the headers?
Quote from: Duck-Stew on December 04, 2008, 09:37:05 AM
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There is a member here (speeddog) who does have cherry bombs on his S4 Monster. Perhaps you could pry pics out from his hands... His bike needed custom adapter pipes made up and it does sound good for the $$$ invested, but he just needs to do some 'finish' work on them.
------------snip-------------
Pic here:
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=15807.msg275625#msg275625 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=15807.msg275625#msg275625)
Adapted 'em to fit the midpipe, and welded a bracket to attach them to the stock location on the footpeg bracket.
I like the way they sound. ;D
They're a bit on the loud side after ~30k miles, packing's probably gone.
I like the paint job on the tank it's classic and boy it sure rocks [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Quote from: Triple J on December 04, 2008, 08:50:33 AM
^^^^ Your bike f'ing rocks Spidey! [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
How do those cherry bombs sound...compared to normal aftermarket exhaust? Was anything else done to them other than attaching them to the headers?
Thanks, mang. The pipes sound good, particulary in the mid/high rev range. Like Stu said, they sound like an aftermarket pipe. They've got a bit of unique character, but not something super exotic or loud. They definitely sound like metal pipes (as opposed to carbon), so there's a little less bass in them than a low-mount Remus or Termi on a 2V DSS monster. Additionally, there's a very slight rasp under load that I associate with metal pipes or race pipes, particularly ones with less baffling. I'd characterize the sound at idle as "the neighborhood notices me, but doesn't hate me." At idle they're quieter than a 2V with old Termis, which is exactly what I asked for. I need to warm up the bike in the morning without a lynch mob forming. The sound level increases a bunch with revs. Even more than most pipes. They get loud, but sound good. Real good. [evil]
I'm pretty pleased with the quality sound of the sound. I feared that they'd sound like an American V8 and would lose a lot of the Ducati tenor, which happens with a lot of custom pipes. In my book, loud is no replacement for sound quality. That said, Nick's cherry bombs will break up any gallstone within a 1/2 mile radius with the blip of a throttle. They're skeery. And an inexplicable pink color. ;)
You asked about what else was done. In addition the custom pipes, there are adaptors (made up from the old pipes) that change the angle of the pipes so that they're more upswept than stock low-mounts. You can just see them in the bottom pic in this thread. We tried to find an angle between the stock low-mount cans and an 888 style that would work with the lines of the bike, and would also allow enough room for passenger pegs. I know you can't see them, but there are hidden mounts for the passenger pegs underneath the frame near the grabrails. After a lot of photoshopping, we chose this angle. It also ended up being the best compromise between upswept and room for passenger pegs, and lined the tips of the cans up perfectly. We just got lucky, I guess.
The headers are stock, but are opened up internally for more flow. And ceramic coated. Purty much just for cosmetic purposes. ;D
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/2831406731_1287a55d39.jpg?v=0)
Quote from: DesmoDisciple on December 04, 2008, 10:30:36 PM
Can you tell me how you did your rear sets? The support struts for the low mount exhaust, are those off the shell parts or custom?
I want to keep my low mount Termis, but change the rear sets. Lookin' for options. Thanks.
The rearsets are off an SS. They're modded a bit, but you'd have to look really closely and have an SS rearset side-by-side to see the difference. The mounting points are custom as well. They're way higher up on the frame than stock mounting points. The support struts are custom, but they're really easy to make (according to Stu). They're just metal tubes that are hammered flat on the ends and then drilled for screws. They're a really simple solution for a support strut, and I like the look a lot.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3054/2831407195_03de5eb308.jpg?v=0)
i guess if we are posting pictures...
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/2702465382_a285155eb0_b.jpg)
Quote from: Vindingo on December 08, 2008, 12:24:44 AM
i guess if we are posting pictures...
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/2702465382_a285155eb0_b.jpg)
Mad Max : Versione Italiana?
Quote from: Vindingo on December 08, 2008, 12:24:44 AM
i guess if we are posting pictures...
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/2702465382_a285155eb0_b.jpg)
Mad Max: This time, he's too lazy to clean.
Good God! It's been sandblasted! ;D
I keep changing it, but here it is. I like the more agressive cafe look and ride.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3435/3190662406_505855d3cc.jpg?v=0)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2147/2544504008_a4845c78d1.jpg?v=0)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/2477740846_fb53e75cb6.jpg?v=0)
VERY NICE.
Nice bike spinned. [thumbsup]
I wish all the folks with the SSS could see how much nicer the bike looks with Dual high pipes. [thumbsup]
Dude, your bike is PUNK. The bike has street creed.
Quote from: Vindingo on December 08, 2008, 12:24:44 AM
i guess if we are posting pictures...
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/2702465382_a285155eb0_b.jpg)
Quote from: DesmoDisciple on January 12, 2009, 12:36:58 AM
Dude, your bike is PUNK. The bike has street crud.
Fixed.
;D
Quote from: DRKWNG on January 12, 2009, 12:39:41 AM
Fixed.
;D
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] Vin wasn't kidding when he said it was dirty!
Most of these still look like any other monster to me. There some reason these are cafe racers but other monsters ain't?
Seriously.
Spidey & Stew
that has to be up there with one of my all time favs! [thumbsup] And I think it fits perfect in this thread!