Ducati Monster Forum

Hi, just got this bike:

(http://www.cannibalismmightbetasty.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/ducati-600x450.jpg)

And where there are a few things bothering me about it, what is bothering me most at the moment is the exhaust.  Is there something I can do that isn't super expensive so that I can get rid of all that aluminum?  Like carbon or something?

I'm a newb to this so any suggestions are really helpful.  I'm not terribly fond of the color, but I think if I can dark out some more things, it would make me happier.  But those pipes are really buggin' me (and the mirrors).

Thanks! =)

Dude---- you just opened a huge can of worms. The are sooo many topics on exhaust here that it will give you a headache. Congrats on the bike. I actually like the color. I am sure it will grow on you. I to have pondered the idea of the exhaust as mine is an 08 S2R. There are several slip-on's available for many different prices. Check the "for sale" tag at the left. Also Sleeze-bay. Also check the sponsors. "Motowheels" has a good selection. First an foremost enjoy the ride. Mirror's will also go deep into topic. Consensus is "Rizoma" proto's. They fit the look.

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(http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL363/7371556/20164805/335725116.jpg)

Also try MonsterParts.com for bits and mod parts.  

Is it just the finish of the cans that annoys you, or the routing of the entire system?  If it's the finish then you have some low $ options as you can remove the cans, mask off the ends and paint them black.  If it's the routing then there are other options too...  

Quat-D Ex-Box
MotoCreations BoomTubes
Termignoni Fish-Mouth shorty (don't know if it will fit the 800 but I've seen it on a 1000....)
Spark makes a dual high mount that puts one can on the Left side of the bike and the other on the right...

Good luck, mod with care and fore-thought, and ride safe!  (oh yeah, nice bike!  [moto] )

Lower those gauges!!!!!   [cheeky]

its not mine

Thanks.  I don't like the finish of the cans but I think I want to keep them both on one side since that is kinda the body styling of this year and where I want to mod it some, I want to stay true to what was intended. 

The only things I've seen so far have been like $1000 per can it seems. =(

just take them off then. [evil]

Oops, Sorry that I called you dude. I didnt pay attention to your sig. It's good to see females choosing duc's. Good luck and keep us posted on your mods. Pics are always welcome.

Quat-D titanium?  ;D motowheels  [thumbsup]
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/QuatD/QuatD-2.jpg)

Ducati S2R Quat D exhaust (no baffles) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTnZ4fzRB8k#hq)

What are motowheels?

God I feel so stupid. =(

EDIT:  Duh.. its a website.  *facepalm*

Okay... is it hard to change the exhaust out yourself if you've never done it before or does it need to go to a shop.  I see a few on that site that I would like much better than what I have!

MotoWheels is an aftermarket parts, online store.    A cheap alternative if you are happy with the sound, would be to just have the all exhaust ceramic coated black.  Or get a few cans of high temp paint and spray away. 
 

MotoWheels is one of the vendors on this site. They're out in Cali. I've ordered from them many times, great people, great customer service.

www.motowheels.com (http://www.motowheels.com)

Love the bike! Welcome to the DMF.

There are loads of options when it comes to your exhaust. 

1.) Full System

(http://www.desmoworks.com/images/S4R-2.jpg)

-- This will replace everything from your engine back, and will remove the "udder" portion.  This will provide the greatest weight savings and performance benefit, however, you will need to have your fuel remapped with a power commander since you have a lot more airflow and will need more fuel to keep it running well.  Great sound, great looks, very recommended if you don't like the look of udder and want to get the most power possible.

2.) Slip Ons
(http://www.desmoworks.com/images/S4R-5.jpg)

-- Slipons will replace the exhaust cans and the pipes that go to the udder.  This will give you the classic Ducati sound  [evil] and shave some weight off.  These do not require any remapping of your fuel delivery and are less expensive than a full system.  On most systems you can start here and then get the midpipe to get rid of the udder at a later point.  *note how in this picture the "cow udder" is still underneath the bike, versus just pipes like #1.

3.) Homemade

-- Homemade systems are available as well!  You can get a set of tips from an autoparts catalog and connect them directly to your udder.  Whether you like this look or not, it's quite cheap ($50?)

4.) BoomTubes
(http://www.motocreations.com/BoomTubes/BoomS2R1.jpg)
http://www.motocreations.com/exhausts.asp (http://www.motocreations.com/exhausts.asp)

-- Made by a DMF sponsor (MotoCreations) these are a very minimalistic approach and can be purchased without baffles for the ultimate in  [evil]=

Take a peek this thread, it has lots of options and great pictures! http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=7822.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=7822.0)

Just a heads up - most exhausts that will work with a '04-'05 Monster S4R will work on your bike too.

My personal favorite is the Arrow CF system on my S4R.  Great sound, awesome finish ... Mine are polished as well for the extra bling factor  :)

(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk291/mediascope/Bikes/Bike.jpg)

Cheers,
Adam

^^ THANK YOU!!!  Now it's making more sense to me!! =D

I like your pipes.  But since I have a cost issue at the moment, the slip ons seem the best choice.  Anything to get rid of all that silver and darken the bike up a little more. =)

When you get covers for the pipes, do you have to pay for each one or is the cost for both of them?

What do you mean covers? The Carbon Fiber bit that goes over them?  That's part of the exhaust and the way its made - you can purchase them in Titanium, Aluminum, or Carbon Fiber  [thumbsup]

If you're looking for just a cover for the exhaust you have now, one option is the stock cover off an S4RS (they're carbon fiber from the factory, and bolt right up)

Search eBay for "S4RS exhaust" or post in the parts wanted area, you can usually get one for $50-$75.  See below  [thumbsup]

(http://www.carsct.com/pics/1036A7.jpg)

Notice how the cover of the exhaust is carbon fiber as well as the heel guards.  Those are factory pieces, and most S4RS owners bin the factory exhaust anyways so you can usually get them cheap  [moto]  The carbon fiber pieces will fit directly onto the exhaust you have now.  [thumbsup]

Adam

I meant the slip ons.. but now I see that you can remove that bladder thing and I kinda want to save up the $1300 to do it.  I think the bike looks better (meaner-faster) without it.

*sigh*

Toys... toys...

I can't find where to buy the mirrors though-  all sites are giving me prices in Euros.

Thanks everyone for the tips and help! =D

BTW, putting slip-ons on your bike is pretty straightforward and I bet there's about 157,000 guys in your area willing to help.

Your bike will accept slip ons without issues, a shop will adjust the bike afterwards. I suggest paint for now - then down the line you'll know more about where you want to take your Monster - and make more long term decisions.

Bladder/Cat-eliminating midpipes will require much more work/money to run well.
Although it does look a little better, maybe it's not worth it for you (budget).

To blacken it some more - black belt covers (horizontal + vertical) are stock on newer 800s. I believe they're like $30.
Monza Belly Pan - MonsterParts.com / MotoWheels / and probably a few others.
Powder Coating passenger foot peg assembly, heel guards and other bits you can find.

To keep you from going crazy, you should pick one mod - ask about that and educate yourself one step at a time.

ex-box...

(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm285/s2r1000/cliponsrightsideview.jpg)

Monsterparts (http://www.monsterparts.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?) has quite a few mirror options. Along with a bunch of other cool stuff.

These (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cafe-Racer-Clubman-Handlebars-Barend-Bar-End-Mirrors_W0QQitemZ280329778871QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item280329778871&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318) are also a popular option. Hell, the sample photo even shows them mounted on a Monster.

You can find alot of info here.

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?board=54.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?board=54.0)

sounds funny but one thing I did is instead of buying a smoke screen for my fairing I took it off and sprayed it with high-gloss rustoleum in layers to make it uniform and smooth.  spray the underside, not the top.  looks like a blacked=out window tint and several here have done the same.  saves about $90 bucks too plus I think it will look good with your color bike.  I have the black and tangerine stripe.  Nice color choice! [thumbsup]

For the belt covers, you could buy new ones, or you could just take them off and spray paint them. Its like 7 screws holding them on and they just slide right off.

While you're at it, you could paint some other pieces that are easy to get to/remove.

- Sprocket cover
- Chrome headlight ring.
- Exhaust cover and heat shields

Its best to remove the parts to paint them. It'll help you avoid overspray. Just pull them off, scuff up the surface with a ScotchBrite pad to give the paint something to stick to, and spray. Many light coats. Your results will probably be better if you wait a day between coats.

Depending on how "dark" you're trying to make the bike, flat-black BBQ grill paint works pretty well and is available at any hardware store.

... Another option is having the entire exhaust black ceramic coated  [evil]

Adam

Congrats on the bike!!!! and there is a ton you can do and not break the bank. I too hated the stock exhaust myself and it was so quiet. I did a pair of cored cans from a local owner first...cheap ($100) and was night and day in sound and he also painted the cans black
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/alienfocus/myduc1.jpg)

...then found a great deal on the mid-pipes....then got a killer deal on a Leo Vince Ti system.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/alienfocus/100_0859.jpg)

 I also suggest:

Belt covers...paint them and maybe even cut them open...mine are stock covers with paint and had a fellow Ducati owner cut them as he had access to a machine shop.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/alienfocus/100_0864.jpg)

Sprocket cover...again paint and chop it if ya like. The majority of after-market covers are pricey and alloy or carbon...I got the stock cover from a Sport Classic new at my dealer for $11...it looks like it belongs there and is just custom enough
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/alienfocus/100_0860.jpg)

Tail chop...its the visual eyesore I think of any stock monster.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/alienfocus/100_0843.jpg)

My mirrors are Mir-Cycle bicycle mirrors (12.95 each) and with a Dremel tool and 10 minutes...you can keep your stock bar end weights and have mirrors that work great.

Hope this helps a bit  [thumbsup]

Side by side high pipes take away from the rear wheel, go with Zard.  [thumbsup]

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Zard_4.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Zard_3.jpg)

True, but...

I do think the Zards look nice.  Ah well, I still need to save up the $1300 to do anything with the exhaust (plus whatever its going to cost me to get it installed since I don't have a garage nor any gear-head friends- yet!)

I am very much interested in trying to do as much as I can by myself on the bike because I think it would teach me about how it works and how to repair it when needed.  Right now, I guess I can afford new mirrors.  I'll have to buy covers as that I really have no where to paint (my alley with the "hoopties" *my term for hood rats* riding by to deliver crack? no thank you!).

All my initial mod money is going into the security system and the lowjack.  With a cover and a break lock, I am hoping that keeps her safe enough for the summer until I store her in winter.  In the meantime, anyway to darken her up more, I'm going to try.

It would be nice to black power coat the engine but I am sure that is mega expensive and might take away from the value of the bike.

Tail-chop?  That's when you take off the back bit of plastic so only the tail/second passenger seat is left?

I did my exhaust in steps.  I first got a Quat-D mid-pipe from Monster Parts (last one he had, but he carries a brand called Sparks now) That was about $400.  Then I scoured the classifieds here and Ebay and craigslist until I came across a Leo Vince Slip On muffler at the right Price.  I spent under $800 and am happy with the looks, I really LOVE the looks of that ZARD set-up with one pipe on either side, but I can not justify spending $1500 on an exhaust for my bike.  I recently dropped my bike onthe highway and my insurance man helped me with some more recent mods....here is what she looks like now....

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/bmonty72/DSC00305.jpg?t=1238943827)

I like those colors!!! ^^

You's would look just like that except completely opposite!!! [thumbsup]

Thank god I don't have a wife!!    ;)

S2R 800 with carbon fiber termi slipons:

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I would be impressed if you did, seriously though, spray paint is the cheapest way to go till you get the cash for what you want. Don't you have any guy friends you can con into helping you out?

;D Ahem  ya meant "Welcome to the disease" ;D

Oh lord... don't open THAT can of worms.   [bang]

Nope, I do everything myself!   ;D

just pull those cans and "S" pipes off.
run the open udder, it will sound great, and look much better. not to mention it will sound awesome.
it would look something like this, only you wouldnt have the long, straight tips on the udder:
(http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/43165/2197752950067946947S500x500Q85.jpg)

and, trust me when i say, that color is going to grow on you ;)
i didn't like it at first when i got mine, but it defiinitely stands out against other monsters. it's not common by any means.

So two questions-

Does no one use the kick stand? 

And... does no one have passengers?  wouldn't putting that exhaust to the side like that possibly case you (or a passenger) to get burned?

I got a bad exhaust pipe burn on my first bike and never forgot it! lol!

There are those who routinely take passengers on the Monster.  Personally, I think its an awful bike for two-up, unless the passenger is in the 100 lb. range.

The few times I did take passengers, there were no problems with burning parts on the shotgun exhaust.

BTW, I have an Ex-Box now, but I'm eying the Boomtubes.

Oh, and I only use the kickstand away from home.  The rear-stands make pre-ride checks and maintenance much easier.  I also use these:
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/DSCN2316-1.jpg)
You can ride the bike onto the stand and the wheel chock pivots forward and securely holds the bike. 

I don't mind the aluminum look, what I mind is having that beautiful open rear wheel and single swing-arm covered with so much exhaust crap.  I also don't like the fact that I can talk over the sound of the exhaust.

I'm going to go all the way, with the Zard carbon fiber full system.  For giggles I'm going to open up the airbox too. 

For mirrors I went with the CRG lane-splitter bar end mirrors.  They look simply awesome and are SO much better than the stock ones.

Good luck, enjoy the bike.

Here's my S4RS but, I just took off my cans on my S2R1000 and it sounds sweet.  [thumbsup] Go for it!!!

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3240884080_1834f71ec0_b.jpg) 

Hey that was too good to pass up. That's cool that you like to turn a wrench. You could just buy the covers in carbon, but that's way expensive. Some of the first mods I did was to paint the covers, but you did mention the "hoodies", take off the fork reflectors (they just pop off), and replace the mirrors with some bar end CRG's, shouldn't be more than $200...something to consider.

I was the passenger for a year and had no problems. Its not like being the passenger on a goldwing but I did many 5 hour days on the back before getting my own bike.

5 hours? OMG  :o 2 hours and my body is screamin in pain, I gotta work on those ergos  [bang]

Yeah, but if I'm not mistaken, she's petite.

My advice for the cheapest thing you can do to darken your exhaust is paint them black and wrap your pipes with dark heat wrap and ditch the 2 heat shields (which wrapping your pipes will automatically do for you)

Go with carbon, it doesn't transfer heat.  You can ride for hours and get off and hold your carbon cans...they will just be warm. 

Well I guess my first "mod" is coming- I purchased some frame sliders today because it seemed to make the most sense in case I lowside.  I should have gotten a set for the front wheel too but I'll do that next month.  That means that the next thing I need to do get swap out the mirrors since that shouldn't be terribly expensive.

*sigh*

Good call on the sliders...that was my first mod as well. The mirrors will help a lot trust me. If ya want I am more than happy to make you some of the mirrors I use (custom bicycle mirrors) Mine have never budged and I have had several bike owners ask me to make them or ask if they were moto mirrors...I can mod them here and send them ready to install since we share the same bike. I can give you an accurate estimate if your interested.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/alienfocus/100_0854-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/alienfocus/1-18-06261-1.jpg)
 
   I will also highly suggest you keep and eye out for exhaust systems and maybe cored cans (and other mods) for 2 reasons:

The economy: A lot of people are selling off bikes and they usually try to sell their mods on the side for extra cash so there can be a lot of good deals to be had if your on a budget...scan the parts for sale listing, ebay, craigslist..ect

The new generation of Monsters: With the introduction of the 696 and 1100 series that are a completely new design...owners are starting to again sell their current bikes and parts for new ones. Manufactures of parts for our series of bike will likely have deals as well now that the demand will soon sway for new products for the newer style of bikes. I got a killer deal from my dealer on my Leo Vince just because it was an older style with no db killer insert and people wanted that insert...so the older system was on killer sale to make room for the new one's...funny since most owners I knew who got the system...chucked or ebayed the insert.  [laugh]

Damn you bike is spotless :o  Where did you get those cam covers tha say "Ducati" ???

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3563/3381352390_532005e105_b.jpg)

Mine is silver s2r with full Termi system.  just throwin it out there

MsTek, sweetie -MIRRORS- I've always felt the CRG mirrors were ridiculously too much $$ and have had the bicycle bar end mirrors called "THIRD EYE" on my last 2 Ducks. For the budget minded like me, they are awesome. They're about $12 each at any bicycle store and look & function great if installed tightly & properly. If the bicycle store doesnt' have them, they can order them quickly. I like the way they look better than crg's (except they are black plastic & not billet alum) since they do not stick up above the bars. You will have to turn your head a little more to see back, but you get used to it.
You'll also need to remove the bar ends or cut your grip ends off.

-silas-

Psycledelic,  Is your headlight fairing the "Carbon Flyscreen Fairing" from MonsterParts.com?  I did notice your Monster Parts sticker on the airbox.   Which bellypan fairing did you get?

thanks for all the suggestions!

One thing-  I live on a residential street and I don't mind my bike having some boom- it is a motorcycle.  But I do think I need the cans to reduce the noise some because I am surrounded by apartment buildings and houses (I really do live in the city!) so I don't want to disturb TOO much.

Ceramic coated.

(http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs004.snc1/2803_84027550209_600300209_2689937_3778405_n.jpg)

Your pipes?

Yes, I just had them done down in Indy.  That would be a cheaper option for you to darken your  exhaust system.

wow... 5 pages... 

Ms Tek,

   If you're not a fan of the colour of your bike I thought I'd show you the best Tangerine S2R800
I've ever seen, it belongs to one of our Oz Monsters in Sydney.
It has had just about everything you could think of done to it.

Good luck with modding your new toy.

Check out Melvins Tangerine S2R800 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/melvinsmonster/page2/)

I'm still not entirely clear what you dont like about the oe exhaust on your bike, however, if you replace the cat with a link pipe it will not only clean up the look of the bike but make the noise of the oe cans quite raspy though not offensively loud,the cat actually holds back as much exhaust noise as the oe endcans do. If this is a consideration in a built up area then its a relatively cheap option.
This will then mean you can add aftermarket cans if you wish, I opted to core my own, these were then rebuilt with perforated tubing and packing like most race cans and then painted black. This set is pretty loud, though I've recently refitted a standard set as the MOT test for bikes over three years old here in the UK can be tricky if the tester think your exhausts are a problem.

I like the shape of the oe cans and to my eye almost none of the aftermarket ones look as elegant, with the sole exception of these
http://www.carpimoto.com/content/prod/l_EN/s_1_Home/br_8_Ducati/bi_794_Monster_S2R_800/fi_104_Mivv/sp_1/pr_27854_Mivv_Muffler_Ducati_Monster_S2R_S4R_two_Street_Legal_Conical_Slip_on_stainless_steel_mufflers_TUV_approved_db_k.htm (http://www.carpimoto.com/content/prod/l_EN/s_1_Home/br_8_Ducati/bi_794_Monster_S2R_800/fi_104_Mivv/sp_1/pr_27854_Mivv_Muffler_Ducati_Monster_S2R_S4R_two_Street_Legal_Conical_Slip_on_stainless_steel_mufflers_TUV_approved_db_k.htm)

Heres mine last summer.
(http://www.ducati-upnorth.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=834&d=1210715973)

Now that bike looks tough!!
 Was the engine blackend?  I like that bike! =D

No photo =(

I don't like that they look fat and clunky and all that silver color.

http://www.ducati-upnorth.com/forum/vbpicgallery.php?do=big&p=834 (http://www.ducati-upnorth.com/forum/vbpicgallery.php?do=big&p=834)

I can see the pic, heres the link though. :)

haven't seen any pics of mine yet ;D

Post a pic up then to show us Corey.

camera is charging ;D
i'm washing the bike tomorrow, it has winter storage all over it :/
pics to come soon! i promise :D

melvin's does looks hot though. love what he did with that exhaust!
he is making me consider having my front fender painted tang to match. it looks sharper than i thought it would!
maybe i'll get it painted when i have my cowl painted if i ever get it (he man....)

PICS!
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=22054.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=22054.0)

Here's mine

finished up with the install yesterday

(http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/8861/bikepic.jpg)

^^ very minimalistic!

I have an '07 S2R 800 and I just changed the mirrors.  You'd be surprised how much it changes the look of the bike.  I went with CRG Hindsight LS mirrors.  Simple to install.  Not cheap, but well worth it in my opinion.

This will fit, and is a great deal: http://tinyurl.com/csqq9g (http://tinyurl.com/csqq9g)  [evil]

Adam

Okay... Arrows vs. the Termis?

I think I am going to blow some money next month and just get the exhaust taken care of.

Arrows

Adam

Why?

Fit and finish, sound.

Adam

I have the termis on my S2R1000 and i agree with adam... except for the sound 

oh thats right i said it

I like the Termignoni's myself.  More so for the routing of the midpipe.  It runs down the right side of the bike as opposed to dropping down straight under it.  I think it gives a cleaner look. 
I think that Termi's win in the sound department. 
Arrow's in price.
Fit and finish - I have no issues with my Termi's.  But from what everyone else says, the Arrows are probably better overall. 
(http://i44.tinypic.com/65d1eh.jpg)

Sorry Trav, been out of the loop for a while.  The headlight fairing and the belly pan came from Monsterparts.com
the bellypan might look a little different because I had to cut the hell out of it to clear the exhaust pipe. 

Oh, and apologies to MsTek for not noticing that you were not a MrTek. 

Thanks.

And no worries.  I act like a dude so its easy to be confused.

What was that?

I'm sorry I couldn't hear you over the sound of my Arrows.  Was that an SV650 behind me???  ;D  [evil]

(http://screenrant.com/images/awesome-kirk.jpg)

Adam

U guys are awesome, from this post i found my new exhaust and a link to check out the fender eliminator i have been needing.

Girl, i love the orange on your monster.. here is mine, in case you want to look at it .. i guess i shouldn't hijack this post, but i'm wondering if the motocreations exhaust will look right with my gold wheels.. any thoughts are appreciated as well.

http://picasaweb.google.com/dirtdiva.chicriders/TheDucati?authkey=Gv1sRgCJvU3qW83ZGrbw&feat=directlink (http://picasaweb.google.com/dirtdiva.chicriders/TheDucati?authkey=Gv1sRgCJvU3qW83ZGrbw&feat=directlink)

She's a sweet bike! =D  And the guys can be helpful on here most the time. ;)

And I didn't like the orange at first but now I am in love with it and can't imagine having a black or red one.

But she is tangerine.  She gets all insulted when I call her "orange".  She says "that's what you called me when you didn't like so much you silly woman!".

So I appease her by calling her, tangerine.

Italian women.. eh?!

Termis sound a better, but that is *completely* subjective.  The Arrows still sound really fookin' good.  You'll be happy with the sound from either. 

I haven't read through this whole thread, but I assume people have told you that you can buy the midpipe to replace the udder separately?

zards sound best. ;D
check into the zards :) they are price, but worth every penny.
if you're patient, you can pick up a used set for cheap.
i got mine for $650 from a member hear.
of course they dont come with instructions, even new... so you gotta be patient and clever with the install.. i had to hacksaw about a 1/4" on my one midpipe joint to get all to fit... worked fine :)

OK, tangerine she is.. And THX.. where do u live? i'd love to have a Tangerine riding side by side some day! very original i must say! and that is what i love about this bike

lol..

i asked a few people about the exhaust .. the straight pipes are not going to be my solution unfortunately... my baby is LOUD enough as she is...
back to the drawing board.. i NEED that ugly bladder off her, looks so bad in pictures...
pre powder coating:
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_arVurbIzG6Y/SKXZ6LNwgeI/AAAAAAAACjs/gqXF3rM_xho/s400/killboyBlog_img_0927.jpg)

my plans to modify include:

remove bladder
possible new exhaust system or keep the can i have.. but fix the right side boot melting problem
new turn signals on front \ possible flashing headlight
tail chop and rear fender eliminator with modulated blinking brake light and if possible integrated turn signal..
new brake and clutch levers
new rearsets.. much needed to lower and bring forward for my knee problem (not sure that exists)


The mods i have..
after market handlebars
open timing belt
open clutch
powdercoat wheels, rearsets, kickstand

i have the Sargent seat but it's too wide for my taste.. i could totally sell it, just need to take the time and post up.
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_arVurbIzG6Y/SODjHEDfNxI/AAAAAAAADB0/LUbvQLfuF_w/s400/Titanuim%20Front%20Wheel.JPG)

if i do the tail chop and keep the exhaust, it will look pretty stoopid, since the can extends beyond the bike at that point.
suggestions welcome
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I had the same problem and shortened the cans with a hacksaw. You have to drill out the rivets remove the inner stuff and cut the cans, pop new rivets in - that´s it. Took about 2 hours.
I will post a pic of the bike later.

I live in Chicago.

And I guess I will be going with the Arrows.  I want to keep the pipes on one side. =)

You may want to stay away from the Arrows then. The Termignonis are a little quieter. My S2R1000 has the full Termi setup with the ecu and airbox and it roars like a beast.

Titanium Arrows come with baffles...they should be fine.  However, the carbon fiber Arrows are loud enough to wake the dead! [bow_down] [evil]

They do - not true rearsets, but very functional - cheap too. They might even take care of your melting boots issue. Come in different lengths.
http://www.mfw-wolf.de/de/produkte/fussrasten/variogelenke?datei=variorasten_ducati.csv&marke=Ducati (http://www.mfw-wolf.de/de/produkte/fussrasten/variogelenke?datei=variorasten_ducati.csv&marke=Ducati)
Click just below the picture to see how they work. The one in the animation is the 23mm. The 30mm is the most common. The 50mm is too long for the rider position. I couldn't find them on his website, but Jeff at MonsterParts.com used to sell them AND he knows which parts number to get.

You will have to adjust (lower) the gear- and break levers to a suitable new height. That should be easy enough. Says how in the owners manual.

You won't be disappointed with the Arrows.  Something that I am not sure has been mentioned (and I just thought about it).  I read on another post a while back that the arrow cans are shorter then the Termi's.  They will look better then the Termi's do with a chopped tail.  My cans stick out a good couple of inches past my brake light. 

I decided tonight for sure.  Going with the arrows.

Zard.

NOOOO!!!!!!!  :'( Boom Tubes! Boom Tubes!! Boom Tubes!!! They look so much better than of the "can" types do on the S2Rs!  ;D

termi sound way better than arrow does.  arrow may be cheaper but nothing sounds like a termi equipped bike..   the diff i think is that arrow is definitely louder but the termi have a lower exhaust note to them that sounds better.  subtle difference.

if your motto is "loudest is best to hell with how it sounds" then sil pipes or straight pipes are the way to go.. but then you sound way too obnoxious and wonder why they are trying to pass laws to allow nothing but stock pipes on bikes.

termi vs. arrow is just a matter of taste.  i personally think the arrow full system i have on my s4r is absolute tites; better than termi full system...but to each their own.  plenty in my group with various exhaust setups have complimented the arrow bikes on their sound.  i don't think you'll be disappointed either way, though...  of course, you'll probably have to address a lean condition on your bike after ditching the stock exhaust....  i'm dealing with that now myself; plenty of popping on deceleration.

Thanks!! i'll have to see if they may work!

One important thing to remeber when choosing an exhaust on an SR bike is the pipe routing on the right side.............. to me the only option are Arrows, Boom Tubes, or Ex box as I actually like to use ALL of my right peg [laugh]
Of the stacked systems, the Arrows by far are much tighter & hug the bike allowing the full use of right peg.  They are also shorter as mentioned & they don't have tips which imho look much better.  I also like the routing of the front cylinder header much better as it goes under the bike very tight & does not block the drain plug & it's all one piece, no springs or clamps to attach or joints to leak.

IMHO the routing of the Termi pipe on the front cylinder looks like a Harley 883 [laugh]  Also, the way the S pipes come up still leave you with boot/ peg issues & the welds on the Arrows are far superior as well as the fit & finish.

As to cost, I don't see how the Arrows are cheaper...... if you compare just the exhaust systems & not the ECU, they are very similar in price & now you have many ECU options & are not stuck buying the whole Termi package which isn't really a package anyway as the ECU supplied is mapped for the half system & not the whole system.  Take a look at the 100DS dyno thread & see how Ivan's bike ran with a full exhaust & the DP ECU.... still very lean.

You can probaly tell I have Arrow's on my bike [laugh]

I came across a company called Shark.  They are Italian based and from what I've read very hard to get.  However I've heard sound clips of them on Tuono's and they sound mean, and they look awesome too.  Everyone seems to say their build quality is top notch as well.  Haven't seen them mentioned here tho, anyone ever hear of them or see them on a duc?

(http://www.sharkitaly.it/asp/prodotti_spx/my_documents/my_pictures/3BA4B_foto_Monster_ducati_brescia_da_pippo_020.jpg)

Here is the website
http://www.sharkitaly.it/prodotti.htm (http://www.sharkitaly.it/prodotti.htm)

Here are a few pics of them on a Tuono

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/superbrd15/Tuono1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/superbrd15/Tuono2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/superbrd15/Tuono3.jpg)

Termignoni does make an exhaust for the S2R800 that runs off of the stock ECU that is a little cheaper.  It's not much of a performance upgrade as it is looks and noise. 

LoL...

I'll never understand the fascination with noise.  I'm more concerned with looks.  If it purrs, that's fine.

I am with you on the looks part.  That's one of the reasons I love the SR Monsters.  The stock exhaust layout is cool.  The aftermarket systems make it look even better.  As far as the noise goes, I like it.  It is a little overboard at higher speeds, but sounds really good at idle.  Big plus of twin engine bikes.  If you want to stay away from really loud, most all of the aftermarket systems come with the removable baffles.  Just leave them in.

They stopped making the SR's becasue of the Streetfighter, didn't they?

Streetfigher would be good looking if they'd smooth out a few angles, and take that beak thing off.

they stopped making the s4r's, some say due to the desire to have the whole monster line be air cooled.
the s2r's fell victim to the 696/1100 model

Don't forget Spark exhaust.
Here's my CF Spark and midpipe.
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm93/Doulos_photos/P1000328.jpg)
Spark also makes a version like your current style, here http://www.desmorados.com/shop/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=332_358_65_187&products_id=543 (http://www.desmorados.com/shop/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=332_358_65_187&products_id=543)
I ceramic coated mine.
I know you'll enjoy whichever brand you choose.

^^ Ah yes.. black pipes!!  [thumbsup]

doulos,

please remove those reflectors. ;D

Dual side pipes as well.  [thumbsup]

I can handle the the beak, but the mirrors kill me.  Nevertheless, it will probably be my next bike.  I love the SR monsters, but can't make the switch to the new design.  I the Streetfighters's case, it kept what I like with the exhaust and the swingarm (and, at least, part of the trellis).  All of the other minor dislikes are compensated for by the 150+ hp.  I would be nice to be able to "keep up" on the straights during the weekend ride.