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Title: Spring almost here, mods and pics Post by: KEH on March 30, 2009, 03:57:46 PM Spring is finally here so I rolled the bike out for the first time in a while. Over the winter I did the following:
- rearsets - removed side panels - cleaned up wiring - header wrap on exhaust - sprocket cover - carbon fiber belt covers - pilot road 2ct rear tire I really like how these mods opened up the look of the bike. I am trying to go for the minimalist look. I guess the next thing is a tail chop, but I have a Road Racing short beer tray on there and it looks pretty decent for not being chopped. Comments? Thanks for looking. (http://members.cox.net/carl22/pics/duc1.jpg) (http://members.cox.net/carl22/pics/duc2.jpg) Title: Re: Spring almost here, mods and pics Post by: CraigD426 on March 30, 2009, 04:01:58 PM come il sesso su due ruote [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Spring almost here, mods and pics Post by: El Matador on March 30, 2009, 04:10:18 PM If you really are going for the minimalist look, Do it!
Title: Re: Spring almost here, mods and pics Post by: DrDesmo on March 30, 2009, 07:12:42 PM Love the look!
Thought about a shorty chop tail? Adam Title: Re: Spring almost here, mods and pics Post by: bdfinally on March 31, 2009, 07:32:57 AM That's the shitz, what year is that, 99? Taking the side panels, hugger and stock rearsets off really opened it up. [thumbsup]
BTW, Where you get the frame plugs? Title: Re: Spring almost here, mods and pics Post by: KEH on March 31, 2009, 09:30:49 AM come il sesso su due ruote [thumbsup] Grazie! Grazie! Thanks for the comments everyone. Quote from: bdfinally That's the shitz, what year is that, 99? Taking the side panels, hugger and stock rearsets off really opened it up. BTW, Where you get the frame plugs? Its a '99 750. The frame plugs are STM. They are really nice quality. I got them on eBay. Title: Re: Spring almost here, mods and pics Post by: bdfinally on March 31, 2009, 10:38:33 AM Yeah I thought they might be...seems weird cause mine is a '00 and they never seem to have them for mine. How close is the color to the frame, I can see that the finish seems different.
BTW, you're just down the road from me. Title: Re: Spring almost here, mods and pics Post by: Bizzarrini on March 31, 2009, 01:30:27 PM Looks very nice! What rearsets are those? And how do you like 'em?
Cheers! Title: Re: Spring almost here, mods and pics Post by: KEH on March 31, 2009, 05:08:12 PM They are Style & Performance. I like how they moved my feet up and back. It really transformed the way I ride, in a good way. The quality is decent. I've seen other brands that have a better fit and finish, though. What bothers me about them is that the shifter is now too close to the kickstand and its harder to get my toe under it to upshift.
Title: Re: Spring almost here, mods and pics Post by: Duck-Stew on April 01, 2009, 01:06:37 PM Did you route that oil cooler that way, or has it always been like that?!? Did you notice any advantage to placing it like that?
Title: Re: Spring almost here, mods and pics Post by: LA on April 02, 2009, 06:33:40 AM Very nice - lean and clean. [thumbsup]
I don't even think it needs a tail chop. Looks great now. LA Title: Re: Spring almost here, mods and pics Post by: KEH on April 02, 2009, 12:56:19 PM Did you route that oil cooler that way, or has it always been like that?!? Did you notice any advantage to placing it like that? Its always been that way. I didn't buy the bike new, so I can't say if its stock or not. The appearance of the lines and fasteners are stock... Actually, I was just reading another thread where folks had rerouted the line that crosses over the belt covers, to look less conspicuous. I was seriously considering that as my next mod. EDIT: Here is the post: http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=3261.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=3261.0) Title: Re: Spring almost here, mods and pics Post by: KEH on April 02, 2009, 01:05:06 PM Yeah I thought they might be...seems weird cause mine is a '00 and they never seem to have them for mine. How close is the color to the frame, I can see that the finish seems different. BTW, you're just down the road from me. Yeah, they're not as close in color as I'd like. they are very bright gold color, while the frame is a lot darker and more muted. Also, they are a llittle too large in diameter for my taste, compared to the size of the frame end. Whereabouts do you live? I'm always keeping my ears open for an group rides, but it seems like the groups are either slow cruisers or hyper fast squid/stunters. I can keep a decent pace but I'm not trying to kill myself or get arrested! Title: Re: Spring almost here, mods and pics Post by: Duck-Stew on April 02, 2009, 01:44:36 PM Its always been that way. I didn't buy the bike new, so I can't say if its stock or not. The appearance of the lines and fasteners are stock... Actually, I was just reading another thread where folks had rerouted the line that crosses over the belt covers, to look less conspicuous. I was seriously considering that as my next mod. EDIT: Here is the post: http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=3261.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=3261.0) Ok, the reason I ask is that the valve access covers on the horizontal cylinder have been swapped. The lower one (which currently supports your oil cooler) should be the upper one and visa-versa (they swap directly so no issues there). The oil cooler should be mounted nearly straight up and down (slight cant forward of a few degrees notwithstanding). This is an interesting mounting arraingement, but not stock and not recommended for proper cooling and proper front tire/fender clearance. All told, you have the pieces there just in the wrong order. You'll need a 4mm and a 5mm allen key to swap parts over and might not need the 17 or 19mm wrench (I forget which on a '99) to undo the oil cooler lines. Nice looking bike BTW!!! Title: Re: Spring almost here, mods and pics Post by: KEH on April 03, 2009, 07:26:37 AM Ok, the reason I ask is that the valve access covers on the horizontal cylinder have been swapped. The lower one (which currently supports your oil cooler) should be the upper one and visa-versa (they swap directly so no issues there). The oil cooler should be mounted nearly straight up and down (slight cant forward of a few degrees notwithstanding). This is an interesting mounting arraingement, but not stock and not recommended for proper cooling and proper front tire/fender clearance. All told, you have the pieces there just in the wrong order. You'll need a 4mm and a 5mm allen key to swap parts over and might not need the 17 or 19mm wrench (I forget which on a '99) to undo the oil cooler lines. Nice looking bike BTW!!! Wow, you have a sharp eye! I never noticed that. So, basically, the correct placement is further up and closer to the engine? But the routing of the oil lines remains the same, right? This must explain the scuffing on my front fender. If you zoom in on the first pic you can see it on the back side of the fender. Title: Re: Spring almost here, mods and pics Post by: c1fer on April 03, 2009, 11:30:18 AM I really like how these mods opened up the look of the bike. I am trying to go for the minimalist look. I guess the next thing is a tail chop, but I have a Road Racing short beer tray on there and it looks pretty decent for not being chopped. I like the overall setup. What are the rear-sets??? I didn't do a complete tailchop because I wanted something more back there for my passenger's comfort. Not just an exposed tire..lol So I upgraded to a 2001 Tray using a dremmel and some muscles... http://www.flickr.com/photos/9838312@N06/3409391411/# (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9838312@N06/3409391411/#) http://www.flickr.com/photos/9838312@N06/3410200362/# (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9838312@N06/3410200362/#) http://www.flickr.com/photos/9838312@N06/3409391307/# (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9838312@N06/3409391307/#) Thanks Title: Re: Spring almost here, mods and pics Post by: Duck-Stew on April 03, 2009, 11:31:49 AM Wow, you have a sharp eye! I never noticed that. So, basically, the correct placement is further up and closer to the engine? But the routing of the oil lines remains the same, right? This must explain the scuffing on my front fender. If you zoom in on the first pic you can see it on the back side of the fender. I've built a few of these things.... ;) But yes, your routing is correct, just the covers need to be swapped between the intake and exhaust valves (top and bottom of the head) and it would cause scuffing on the fender too... Title: Re: Spring almost here, mods and pics Post by: bdfinally on April 03, 2009, 11:31:57 AM Yeah, they're not as close in color as I'd like. they are very bright gold color, while the frame is a lot darker and more muted. Also, they are a llittle too large in diameter for my taste, compared to the size of the frame end. Whereabouts do you live? I'm always keeping my ears open for an group rides, but it seems like the groups are either slow cruisers or hyper fast squid/stunters. I can keep a decent pace but I'm not trying to kill myself or get arrested! Up I-64 in Capital City. I know what you mean about riding groups. Have you checked out the Hampton thread in CAM? Title: Re: Spring almost here, mods and pics Post by: KEH on April 03, 2009, 11:37:20 AM I like the overall setup. What are the rear-sets??? I didn't do a complete tailchop because I wanted something more back there for my passenger's comfort. Not just an exposed tire..lol Thanks The rearsets are from a company called Style & Performance. They are nice if you can get them cheap. I think the quality/fit/finish of Sato or other comparable rearsets are better, but they cost a lot. PS I can't see your pics. Red Xs. Title: Re: Spring almost here, mods and pics Post by: c1fer on April 03, 2009, 01:03:48 PM PS I can't see your pics. Red Xs. I posted links instead Title: Re: Spring almost here, mods and pics Post by: sfarchie on April 03, 2009, 06:46:50 PM Never thought about using 2 different mirrors. Still undecided. ;)
Title: Re: Spring almost here, mods and pics Post by: KEH on April 06, 2009, 09:03:49 AM Never thought about using 2 different mirrors. Still undecided. ;) Ack! You caught me! I have the matching CRG miror sitting in the garage. I've just been too lazy to put it on. |