Ducati Monster Forum

Guys-
   Just had an unusual ride last weekend with some weird weather ripping through MI.  Once I got the Duc in the garage, I noticed that the fronts of the fork legs were pretty 'blasted by what was blowing across the roads.  Ironically, most of the front end didn't sustain the pitting that the forks now show.   :'(

So, as I had been considering a more adjustable front end, what would some options be for "bettering" this situation?

Is it possible to have the pitting "turned" to get the finish back to stock, then anodize and revalve?  The revalve would likely be the most cost effective, but I am also interested to know more about how to finish the surfaces of the fork legs.

I could opt for the 749/999 or S4/S4r forks, but is this getting me anything more that what I might feel from a fork internal upgrade?  I need confirmation to know these would be a direct swap (rather not do the shim / bore trick)

These are the first two things that have crossed my mind.  Any thoughts on a fix / upgrade path would be a big help.  Thanks.

I don't know exactly what forks you have, but if you can do the 'shim & bore" thing with 9*6 forks, do it. They make a great platform for future mods and you can even have the internals replaced with 100% Ohlins stuff (supersport package).
On the finish, if you have pitting in the aluminum uppers, you can disassemble and have redone in the finish of you choice. If you have pitting on the chrome lower legs, they are garbage - I don't know anyone who makes replacement sliders that size.

Norm-
   I know what you mean about the 9*6 forks.  I did that on my '96 Monster, which led to quite a few extra mods (by my own choosing. . .  ;D)

But you are correct in the aluminum uppers are what's pitted.  I think I need to call a few places to see if they can turn / blast / refinish them.  I'm thinking that if I can do that, I'll be able to pick and choose the finish and valving while keeping a better handle on cost.

Or, see if anyone here is letting their S4R front end go at a reasonable price.  At least it's ridable, so I can gather more info before getting deep into it.

I had a set polished and anodized about 10 years ago and they came out quite well, and my son had some anodized in colors last year. I've gotten away from bling and concentrate 95% of my efforts on performance these days, so I'd spend the bling money at Ohlins. I think their basic SS kit it about $800.