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Title: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: army_intel on February 28, 2009, 07:46:42 AM Okay first off before I get started I know the bike is dirty in the pictures and the quality is poor, but I had to get some out for my dad and I figured I might as well post here (I can always post better pictures later).
I have been bothering several people on this forum for quite sometime trying to figure out how I wanted to maky my Ducati unique. I came to the conclusion in December that I was going with mostly Rizoma parts. Hell, I should just cut to the chase and post the pictures since that is what you guys want! Part list afterwards! (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/parallax_sf/Ducati/Ducati_rightside.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/parallax_sf/Ducati/Ducati_leftside.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/parallax_sf/Ducati/Ducati_tubes.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/parallax_sf/Ducati/Ducati_rear.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/parallax_sf/Ducati/Ducati_front.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/parallax_sf/Ducati/Ducati_POV.jpg) Part list: Motocreations Boom Tubes DP ECU DP Open Airbox Cover with Filter Rizoma LED lights Rizoma Top Triple with Clipons Rizoma Billet Lux Grips Rizoma Brake and Clutch Levers Rizoma Reservoirs (All 3) Rizoma Front Sprocket Cover Rizoma Clutch Cover and 5 Star Pressure Plate Vizitec Integrated Supabrake Rear LED TPO Crankcase Breather Vent Kit 14T Front Sprocket Powdercoated Headlight Rim and Bracket Cookie's Tail Chop Various Black Billet extras PROPS!! Mark Savory at Motocreations for putting up with my countless emails and questions Bernard at Vizitec for putting up with my countless emails and houndings! PJ and Paige at pjsparts.com for all the sweet Rizoma Gear Colorado Springs BMW/Ducati Spectrum Powder Works in Colorado Springs, CO THE RIDE: When I first picked it up from the shop, I could tell it was a different kind of Monster, almost like a super Monster. The power was more responsive, and I really enjoyed the new gear ratio. The sound from the boom tubes is really one of a kind. Someone referred it to sounding too much like a Harley, but my father quickly said, "That is like comparing a 67 Vette to a Ferrari". The sound isnt quite Harley, it has that European gusto. I swear to you all that a soccer mom in her Suburban had an orgasm at a traffic light while next to me. Any questions or comments just post in here! Rob Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures Post by: He Man on February 28, 2009, 08:51:20 AM looking good man!!!! those boom tubes look sweet! did you get your DP ECU from reflashing, or is it an aftermarket part?
crazy lookng red oil you got in that sight glass [thumbsup] Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures Post by: army_intel on February 28, 2009, 08:56:12 AM I bit down and bought the actual DP ECU (1200 bucks from Ducati Omaha><). I wanted to keep my warranty as long as possible. Hats off to the guys at the Ducati Service department, they did it all for me with some coercing and 2 cases of beer. I just brought him my red key and he took care of everything. The pictures are all supposed to be the bigger size, but for some reason photobucket is acting the fool. I am going to try to resize them to be bigger so you can see. I will youtube the pipes tomorrow when the weather is nicer.
Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures Post by: He Man on February 28, 2009, 09:05:47 AM [thumbsup]
looking good though! Next up on that list should be suspension mods! glad you enjoy it though man. Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures Post by: army_intel on February 28, 2009, 09:07:40 AM Yeah I think my next mods are the Rizoma rearsets and a suspension mod. Next winter I am going to get the swing arm and spring powdercoated black to match the bike. Going to get the front Forks anodized black, too.
Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures Post by: Ashmon on February 28, 2009, 09:59:03 AM Heya Army_Intel, you've got to get a video of your boomtubes, so we can hear one more example of them! Props on the bike it is looking great!
Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures Post by: army_intel on February 28, 2009, 10:45:56 AM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjJK48UWzbU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjJK48UWzbU)
Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: Mash on February 28, 2009, 12:52:29 PM I like what you've been doing to your bike. [thumbsup] Can't wait to see what you do next.
I just put those Rizoma reservoirs on my s2r1k. I'm using the brackets that came with the reservoirs for now. (Painted them red) I see you got the fancy Rizoma brackets. I'm looking for something in billet also, but not at the cost of those Rizomas. I've seen Brembo billet reservoir mounts on eBay for $10, but they're oriented 90 degrees out from what I need. I also got some clear Tygon tubing to replace the black stuff. The side effect to the clear tubing is that I can see the fluid easier. The windows on the Rizomas are not real easy to see thru. I made my own tubing clamps from stainless wire using a ClampTite. Here's a shot of what mine look like. (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3441/3316507647_20900ca292_o.jpg) Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures Post by: He Man on February 28, 2009, 01:01:19 PM wow they sound much better with the baffels and cross over! when you get time, could you film a ride by?
Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures Post by: Monstermash on February 28, 2009, 01:22:48 PM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjJK48UWzbU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjJK48UWzbU) That sounds nice. I've heard them before (on Nakid's bike) and they didn't sound like that. ??? Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: He Man on February 28, 2009, 02:06:42 PM he didnt have a cross over or baffles. it was from gangsta straight pipe hood. now im reconsidering! baffeled a bit more and shortened about 4 inches.
Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: army_intel on February 28, 2009, 03:49:22 PM The weather is supposed to be nice tomorrow. I will try to get someone to video me on a drive by and get a good one of me at WOT. I went out for a ride tonight, and it was pretty amazing the difference.
Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: Ashmon on February 28, 2009, 08:44:56 PM army_intel I got to say thanks for the video, and +1 on the ride by clip. There are a lot of us here that have been wanting to hear the Boomtubes and due to how different they are from the normal full systems we need as much info as possible ;)
Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: spinned on February 28, 2009, 10:58:02 PM I like the boom tubes. How do they work with your DP ECU? Any issues? I have the Termi DP ECU and have been interested in th eboom tubes. Did you have to get the bike re-tuned after you installed them or was it plug and play?
Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: Bill in OKC on March 01, 2009, 12:08:27 AM I like the boom tubes too. From the vid they are not as loud as I would have thought - the clutch sounds louder if that is any kind of a measure.
Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: army_intel on March 01, 2009, 01:36:19 AM The DP ECU was installed at the same time as the Boomtubes, so the mechanic just set it and there hasnt been any issues thus far.
I will get a ride by clip soon!!!! Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: MotoCreations on March 01, 2009, 11:56:28 AM Thanks for the pics/videos of the BoomTubes on your bike -- looks good! It's hard comparing these systems to the "regular exhaust systems" out there as they are very different in design (and what they do for the SSS look), weight reduction and outlet position. Most people are used to the exhaust coming out of the rear of the bike way way behind them -vs- coming out behind your right foot. Going through tunnels or riding along walls you get some interesting exhaust reverb that takes awhile to get used to. Glad to see you like them! Also glad to see that Bernard at Vizitec is shipping his rear brakelight systems again! It really is an impressive light. (most people I think missed this when looking at your list of modifications) And the Rizoma parts -- good quality items as well! Hopefully the snow melts off soon and you get a great season of riding in. Given your recent return from deployment overseas, you definitely need to go have some fun carving the great roads available in Colorado. Enjoy! Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: gOoIe B on March 01, 2009, 12:45:24 PM Damn dude, just felt I'd pipe in and say your bike is gorgeous. My anticipation for the arrival of my pipes to go on my 800 just doubled, easy. Nice job to all involved in the build. [bow_down]
Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: DucRS on March 01, 2009, 01:52:58 PM Nice job [thumbsup]. I've been contemplating Boomtubes for some time now and after seeing and listening to the video I'm getting increasingly motivated.
Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: army_intel on March 01, 2009, 07:42:04 PM Thanks to Mark Savory at Motocreations for putting up with my constant hassling. Literally guys I have had at least 50 people in the last 48 hours compliment me on the boomtubes. I was at a biker bar today parked next to about 20 Harley Davidson's, and a bunch of guys approached me as I was getting off my bike. I almost reached for my knife when I realized they were all smiling and talking about how it was the best sounding Ducati they had ever heard. Then they wanted to talk to me and listen to me gun the throttle. It was a huge compliment and I was trying to not get a big head.
The boomtubes have such a unique sound, it is hard to explain without actually hearing it. I will try to get a WOT passing video on here as soon as I can. Thanks again Mark! Rob Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: He Man on March 01, 2009, 08:11:49 PM you might have to pull out the knife on me if you dont get that vid up. ;)
Seriously though, those htings look SWEET and sound much better. Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: spinned on March 01, 2009, 09:15:55 PM Do you have the LOUD version or the MEDIUM version of the boomtubes on your bike?
Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: tracer on March 02, 2009, 09:49:42 PM So, does your right foot get hot being that close to the exhaust outlets?
and do you notice much of a weight difference? I know that you have only had the boomtubes on the bike for a day or two, but compared to the traditional exhaust, how hard was it to get used to the tubes coming out of the side? Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: stopintime on March 03, 2009, 01:24:19 AM ..................... Also glad to see that Bernard at Vizitec is shipping his rear brakelight systems again! It really is an impressive light. (most people I think missed this when looking at your list of modifications) ...................... Are we talking about the brake light flasher unit OR the whole light assembly? I would love it if it was the whole thing, but I'm afraid it's not :-\ Over to you, Rob.......... Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: DucHead on March 03, 2009, 06:28:36 AM ... The windows on the Rizomas are not real easy to see thru. ... That's why I rotated mine...uses less tubing: (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/DSCN2244.jpg) Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: army_intel on March 03, 2009, 07:03:55 AM As far as the Rear light, it is the whole entire assembly (LEDS + flasher)! It is super noticeable and one of the sweetest parts on the bike.
My foot never gets hot, and I am pretty sure I have the MEDIUM version of the boomtubes, as I had Mark install some baffles before he shipped to me. The weight difference is astounding. The ugly charcoal canister is gone from the right front of the bike, and the mufflers+udder+pipes weight at least 25lbs more than the boomtubes. I find that sharper turns are a bit easier to take. Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: He Man on March 05, 2009, 09:13:15 AM update? ;D
Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: The Don on March 05, 2009, 11:07:49 AM That bike looks Sweeeeeeet, I really like the look from the rear of the bike, clean and uncluttered, tight.
Don Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: army_intel on March 05, 2009, 04:27:46 PM Update is I have been busy this week and my mother is visiting this weekend. I can probably get her to film a drive-by, but without the semi automatic weapons.
Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: angler on March 05, 2009, 04:56:17 PM Jealous as hell. Sounds great. My boomtubes should be here next week. I went with a different tip and the most baffling because Nakid's boomtubes were crazy loud. These sound very manageable. I hope to film stock cored cans without the udder and the boomtubes for a little before and after comparison. Hopefully I can con my friend with a pro camera to tape a couple of drive-bys.
Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: He Man on March 05, 2009, 09:00:20 PM I can probably get her to film a drive-by, but without the semi automatic weapons. man...thats like making a silent film about the sound of boomtubes. ;) whats a driveby without the cocked handguns? Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: ProTeal55 on March 07, 2009, 10:37:35 AM So whats the skinny on boomtubes on a S2R1K ?
Is a DP ECU a must when running these pipes ? Still having an issue dumping cash for the pipes and then another grand on a computer.. [bang] I will say, they do look and sound killer on your scoot ! Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: army_intel on March 07, 2009, 02:34:44 PM Well I just spoke to a local tuner who has over 20 years tuning Ducati's, and he said the DP ECU doesn't properly manage the fuel/air ratio and my bike is running a little lean or rich (dying at idle). He recommends RapidBike and had showed me Dyno sheets of ducati's and multiple references he has done in the past. His price for me was $550 (with military discount) and I am thinking about doing it. The bike is riding great and I have no issues other than the dying at idle and I want to make sure I am running as efficiently as possible.
Title: Re: S2R1000 Project with Pictures and Video Post by: He Man on March 08, 2009, 10:41:56 AM i have a rapid bike 3 module and am thinking about selling it... how soon are you looking to buy one? I wanted to go the DP ECU route...
Also, RB released a tuner device for the stock ECUs, so there is defintely a way to tune them now. http://www.rapidbikeusa.com/uncategorized/ducati-desmo-kit-pro/#more-650 (http://www.rapidbikeusa.com/uncategorized/ducati-desmo-kit-pro/#more-650) as well as the reflash kits. but since you already have the DP Map, the later is useless to you. $550 is a good deal if it comes with everything! |