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Title: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: peanut_man on April 28, 2009, 07:35:36 PM So I ordered the Tech-Spec Tank Pads for my 696. I specifically asks for my model. But Tech-Spec sent me the one for S2R/S4R. Of course it doesn't fit.
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/slntdth42/Ducati%20Monster%20696/IMG_0623.jpg) (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/slntdth42/Ducati%20Monster%20696/IMG_0624.jpg) A couple of email exchanges, and Nathan from Tech-Spec finally figured out that they do not offer pad for my bike. So I have 2 options, return for refund or make a template and Tech-Spec will custom-cut a set of pads for me. How cool is that? [clap] Of course I'm opting for the custom pads. Now... Here's the template I'm making. Any suggestion? It's covering the area where my knees press on the tank pretty well. I just wanted to get some feed back before I sent this template back to Tech-Spec. (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/slntdth42/Ducati%20Monster%20696/IMG_0636.jpg) Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: 1313 on April 28, 2009, 08:00:55 PM Looks good! Thanks for paving the way for the rest of us. How's the center strip going to look?
Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: NekkedChic on April 29, 2009, 05:39:36 AM HUH? Ordered mine for my 696, they FIT GREAT, but then started sliding OFF!! Knew we followed install directions to a "T"-called Tech Spec and they are AWESOME btw...sent me completely NEW FULL SET and these fit and STICK nicely!
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg55/heathergln/Bikes/LeoVince009.jpg) (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg55/heathergln/Bikes/LeoVince017.jpg) but I did not use center one, btw...... Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: MrFryMoto on April 29, 2009, 09:04:45 AM HUH? Ordered mine for my 696, they FIT GREAT, but then started sliding OFF!! Knew we followed install directions to a "T"-called Tech Spec and they are AWESOME btw...sent me completely NEW FULL SET and these fit and STICK nicely! i'm pretty sure those are for the older-style monsters (i didn't know they had a pre-cut template now - i had to make my own)(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg55/heathergln/Bikes/LeoVince009.jpg) (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg55/heathergln/Bikes/LeoVince017.jpg) but I did not use center one, btw...... ...actually, i think i may have sent mine into them (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/slntdth42/Ducati%20Monster%20696/IMG_0636.jpg) Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: NekkedChic on April 29, 2009, 01:03:08 PM so you mean u think mine are for older Monster? He said they are specifically for the new 696.....do they not look like they fit right to you? lemme know? I'm actually happi with them, appearance and function.
Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: 1313 on April 29, 2009, 01:18:29 PM It looks like to me that it MIGHT be for an older Monster. Based on your pictures, it doesn't flow well with the tank plastics at the bottom portion and the edge that is near the center plastic. The general shape is there but it could be better.
Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: NekkedChic on April 29, 2009, 01:26:28 PM kinda thought same, but thought could be just me since they assured me these ARE in fact desgined for new 696's. Maybe they could just do a bit better then eh?
Otherwise, I am THRILLED with the product and customer service-top notch! Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: peanut_man on April 29, 2009, 01:33:20 PM kinda thought same, but thought could be just me since they assured me these ARE in fact desgined for new 696's. Maybe they could just do a bit better then eh? Otherwise, I am THRILLED with the product and customer service-top notch! Intrestingly they looks pretty good on your bike. Altho I really like the lines to lined up a bit better w/ the tank curves. I confirmed w/ Tech-Spec. Those are from the old monster. They actually didn't realized that there's a difference until I showed them how the seat cut-out didn't line up the pads and the tank. Here's how it supposed to fit on the old... ahem... 'classic' monster: (http://www.techspec-usa.com/images/62-0081_2big.jpg) (http://www.techspec-usa.com/images/62-0081_1big.jpg) Here's the email I got from them: Quote I received a letter back from our production manager stating we don't offer any other kits that would be compatible with your bike. If you'd like to make a template of the tank pattern we'd be happy to make you a custom set of pads. When doing so, if you make just one side tank pattern, make sure it fits both sides of the tank. If you make two different patterns for the left and the right sides, please mark them accordingly on the outside of the template. Also, please indicate an arrow on the tank pads that points toward the front of the bike in order to give us a reference position relative to the bike. The return shipping address is: TechSpec-USA R/O Ducati-Nathan 2377 Mormon Island Dr El Dorado Hills, CA 95762-3915 (916) 941-6606 Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: NekkedChic on April 29, 2009, 02:03:17 PM ohhhh wow....so they inadvertently "lied to me"? SURE not intentional, they HAVE been really great with me.....still, I specifically asked multiple times if these in fact are NOW for NEW 696...they even talked as tho they had been waiting for completion of NEW template for NEW Monsters....geesh.
Oh well, guess I will stick with these-did they say anything about center pad? Mine DEF is not "right" and why we left it off...I WOULD prefer to have something there for protection...wonder if they can mail me one now after all I have been thru. Lemme know if you come up with template for one they are making for you OR if they already have one to FIT? TKS! Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: peanut_man on April 29, 2009, 08:37:23 PM More development tonight. I got a suggestion from Tech-Spec for how to modify the template. I won't have time tonight to make / update the template, so will do that tomorrow night instead.
Quote Hi Guys, First I would like to say thanks a million for helping us out with the 696 pattern. Attached is a basic jpg. file with a couple of modifications that I would like to see for a TechSpec pattern. We can make the pattern any way you like it for your personal pattern, but if you could make these mods for TechSpec, it would be greatly appreciated. First I would like to say your pattern is just about dead on for TechSpec. But, as opposed to one large arc on the bottom, could you cut two lines that better parallel the lines of the tank. Good old masking tape or painters blue masking tape works well for creating these lines. Thanks again for your help Dean W. Davis TechSpec-usa Attached pic: (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/slntdth42/Ducati%20Monster%20696/ducati696pad.jpg) Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: peanut_man on April 30, 2009, 08:06:10 PM Ok so, I made a new template with the suggested angle / straight cuts. Didn't like it:
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/slntdth42/Ducati%20Monster%20696/ducati696pad2_m.jpg) So I made the 3rd template that's almost identical to the first but w/ the rear part extended just a hair to catch the tank crest and continue the line down to the seat. (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/slntdth42/Ducati%20Monster%20696/ducati696pad3_m.jpg) I think I like that the most now. Going to send the last one to Tech-Spec tomorrow. Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: DucatiTorrey on May 01, 2009, 02:32:35 AM looking good! any consideration into making it more similar to old one, following the entire shape of that area of the tank? and what about the center strip? long and thin?? please? ;D not a fan of the clear or carbon ones offered by DP. also, are they making these once your done, or just as a one off? if not, wanna get a group buy going? i like where your heading with the design!
this has to be the fasted photoshop ive ever done so excuse the crappyness. just an idea, done poorly, but you get what i mean. (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3371/3490363253_0296d8e3e9_o.jpg) otherwise, keep on doin what your doin, i really wher its headed! group buy!!!! Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: DucatiTorrey on May 01, 2009, 02:34:29 AM acutally now that i look at it. disregard ym last post! haha, mine sucks
Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: peanut_man on May 01, 2009, 10:48:09 AM acutally now that i look at it. disregard ym last post! haha, mine sucks [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] I sent both the version #2 (w/ the suggested straight cuts) and #3 (which is what I want) to them. They will surely make pads from #3 template and may play around with #2. I'm not sure what they would ended up as their production model. Hopefully they will get mine in quickly. Can't wait. Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: NekkedChic on May 05, 2009, 05:18:57 AM I'll try n follow this-Your designs ARE much better and pretty kewl YOU are developing their new product [thumbsup]
Hate to rip mine off and replace tho...will see. Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: mrplease on May 05, 2009, 06:07:03 AM (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/slntdth42/Ducati%20Monster%20696/ducati696pad3_m.jpg) i like this one the best. good job on the template. Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: mrplease on May 05, 2009, 06:10:42 AM I'll try n follow this-Your designs ARE much better and pretty kewl YOU are developing their new product [thumbsup] Hate to rip mine off and replace tho...will see. i would def contact them and make them send you one from the new template. the ones they sent you obviously don't fit right on the 696. i hate it when sh*t like that happens. especially after you asked repeatedly... Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: bmonty72 on May 05, 2009, 10:19:32 AM so uhhhhhh,......... what happened to the "wrong" pads, the ones that fit the S*R bikes??? [bow_down]
Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: peanut_man on May 05, 2009, 12:01:18 PM so uhhhhhh,......... what happened to the "wrong" pads, the ones that fit the S*R bikes??? [bow_down] Sorry, I shipped back w/ the templates. Maybe you can buy NekkedChic's pads when she removed them and replace w/ the proper pair. The pads are re-useable anyway. [beer] You will need to convince her tho. Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: bmonty72 on May 05, 2009, 02:13:14 PM That's cool...Thanks!!! It's always worth asking!!! [beer]
Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: DucatiTorrey on May 06, 2009, 02:31:00 AM so is there a chance they are going to produce these (for everyone else) or am i going to have to do the same thing you did?
Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: peanut_man on May 06, 2009, 01:00:12 PM so is there a chance they are going to produce these (for everyone else) or am i going to have to do the same thing you did? TechSpec will create permanent template for 696/1100. Maybe based on what I did here with slight modifications. So you will benefits from my hard work. [thumbsup] Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: nkryptit on May 06, 2009, 03:44:12 PM TechSpec will create permanent template for 696/1100. Maybe based on what I did here with slight modifications. So you will benefits from my hard work. [thumbsup] Thank You! [thumbsup] Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: DucatiTorrey on May 06, 2009, 06:16:30 PM awesome! congrats!
Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: peanut_man on May 07, 2009, 05:22:12 AM It's coming! Can't wait can't wait.... ;D
Quote Hi UT, I believe we shipped out your 696 Gripster pads yesterday, so you should receive them within the next couple of days. Once you get them stuck on, could you supply us with some pictures? Our Ducati dealer is a good + 50 miles away, so it's a little difficult to get pictures. Dean W. Davis TechSpec-usa 916-941-6606 Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: hcomp on May 08, 2009, 02:36:50 AM I like your templates! I would buy the pads in a second...When are they going to become available?
Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: peanut_man on May 08, 2009, 04:16:29 AM You know what, I think you can email and ask them for the pads now. I mean it took them just 1 day turnaround to make the pads. I can't imagine any reason why they can't just start cutting out the pads now. Their production version is probably using my template w/ the straight lines and modify a bit. I didn't like how that one looks, however. So enjoy! [thumbsup]
Quote At first glance, you probably want even notice a difference between your patter and the one we plan to take into product. They are very close. Ours will just have the slightest hint of straight lines on the leading edge of the pad and the nose is a little more round. Wile yours is a continuous radius with a slightly sharper nose. Thanks again for your help with this. Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: peanut_man on May 09, 2009, 12:05:04 PM Wow, I got the pads today in the mail. That was pretty quick. I think it was shipped on Wed from Cali. Just put it on making sure the surfaces are pretty warm (80+F) and very very clean. Good think the dark 696 doesn't have wax on it, ever. [thumbsup]
(http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs018.snc1/4230_79795318787_639968787_1686754_3563294_n.jpg) (http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs018.snc1/4230_79795323787_639968787_1686755_8332582_n.jpg) (http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs018.snc1/4230_79795328787_639968787_1686756_7135258_n.jpg) (http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs018.snc1/4230_79795333787_639968787_1686757_6368581_n.jpg) (http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs018.snc1/4230_79795338787_639968787_1686758_805836_n.jpg) And ... I'll now go take a test ride. Will take outside pics later. :) Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: DucatiTorrey on May 09, 2009, 12:49:24 PM Very Very Nice!!!! i'll be ordering mine!!! [thumbsup] [moto]
Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: peanut_man on May 09, 2009, 07:14:34 PM Ok, so just FYI, what you get from Tech-Spec may not be exactly the same as what I have here. Mine is considered 'one-off' as Tech-Spec wants to base their template on mine but add some straight lines into the pads. So what gets shipped to you maybe slightly different than what you see in my pics. You'll have to work it out w/ Tech-Spec on that one, if you would like my version instead. [roll]
So, the pads worked as expected. I had stomp-grip before on my CBR. It was a bit too aggressive with very stiff knobs. I really like tech-spec material better. It's more comfy and offer very good friction. After a short test ride, I was able to hold my body up easier w/ the knees, taking most of the weight off the handlebar. This helps the control quite a bit. So, all is good and I'm a happy camper. [thumbsup] Now it's the excuse to shamelessly post more photos of my bike... (http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs018.snc1/4230_79880673787_639968787_1687840_946963_n.jpg) (http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs018.snc1/4230_79880678787_639968787_1687841_4174650_n.jpg) (http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs018.snc1/4230_79880683787_639968787_1687842_8324192_n.jpg) Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: hihhs on May 15, 2009, 01:19:44 PM Peanut Man,
Thanks for all your work on this. I just ordered a set from Tech Spec. Funnily enough, they are referring monster owners to your pics on DMF. You oughta be getting paid! [thumbsup] Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: peanut_man on May 15, 2009, 04:49:53 PM Hey when you get yours, can you post the pic? I'm very curious on how they would modify my design. Tech-Spec said that they would like to put some straight-lines into my design. But from my template mockup #2, it didn't look that good.
Let me know! :) P.S. Someone with RED or WHITE 1100/696, please please please order a set and post the pic here. I'm VERY curious of how this looks on non-dark bikes. I think the contrast will work out very well with the way the pads outlines. Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: hihhs on May 19, 2009, 10:12:47 PM Hey when you get yours, can you post the pic? I'm very curious on how they would modify my design. Tech-Spec said that they would like to put some straight-lines into my design. But from my template mockup #2, it didn't look that good. Let me know! :) P.S. Someone with RED or WHITE 1100/696, please please please order a set and post the pic here. I'm VERY curious of how this looks on non-dark bikes. I think the contrast will work out very well with the way the pads outlines. I have a red 1100 and Tech Spec should be shipping them tomorrow. As soon as i put 'em on I'll post pics here. Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: peanut_man on May 22, 2009, 04:46:00 AM I have a red 1100 and Tech Spec should be shipping the tomorrow. As soon as i put 'em on I'll post pics here. Keep us updated! [thumbsup] Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: hihhs on May 22, 2009, 08:12:14 AM Keep us updated! [thumbsup] Will do. Hopefully they will arrive today or tomorrow Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: NekkedChic on May 24, 2009, 05:06:53 PM Well, MAY consider taking mine off n selling them if TechSpec agrees to replace with correct ones of course. ALSO, need to ask them if they can send or sell us just ADHESIVE? Have a second hand pair for hubbi's Speed Triple which will not stay well, lifting..... Anyone know if TechSpec will see adhesive strips for reapplications?
Tks and will post up what they say about replacing my screw ups with right ones THANKS PEANUT!! [bow_down] Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: hihhs on May 24, 2009, 10:01:12 PM THEY ARE STILL SHIPPING THE WRONG PADS. GOTTA WONDER WHY THEY DIDN"T USE PEANUT MAN"S TEMPLATE.
My Tech-Spec pads arrived yesterday and I am stumped! I can't figure out what they intended. (http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/hihhs/DSC00527.jpg) And what the heck is the idea with this piece??? (http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/hihhs/DSC00536.jpg) I like Peanut Man's layout MUCH BETTER [thumbsup] It is entirely conceivable that I am simply a moron, and that one of you might look at this and think something like, "well obviously the side piece needs to move one inch towards the center of the tank and it will look perfect." If so, please share! And there is no need to point out the whole moron thing as I have already conceded that point :-\ Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: NekkedChic on May 25, 2009, 04:35:55 AM My Tech-Spec pads arrived yesterday and I am stumped! (http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/hihhs/DSC00526.jpg) I can't figure out what they intended. (http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/hihhs/DSC00534.jpg) (http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/hihhs/DSC00527.jpg) And what the heck is the idea with this piece??? (http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/hihhs/DSC00536.jpg) (http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/hihhs/DSC00535.jpg) I like Peanut Man's layout MUCH BETTER [thumbsup] It is entirely conceivable that I am simply a moron, and that one of you might look at this and think something like, "well obviously the side piece needs to move one inch towards the center of the tank and it will look perfect." If so, please share! And there is no need to point out the whole moron thing as I have already conceded that point :-\ those look exactly like MINE and the "incorrect versions" again! (http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg55/heathergln/Bikes/LeoVince017.jpg) and I just stuck that center piece on our track bike, SV [laugh] Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: hihhs on May 25, 2009, 08:11:07 AM update;
confirmation, I am a moron. Obviously they sent the old model. I'll call Nathan at Tech-Spec tomorrow. In my previous post, quoted by NekkedChic, I didn't realize that some of you had already received the same kit. My only defense, I was on an incredibly slow, practically antique Windows computer last night instead of my ususal Mac. [bang] Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: peanut_man on May 25, 2009, 08:30:24 AM Damn... I hope Tech-Spec gets their acts together! Common guys!
You should request that the return shipping is also paid as they obviously NOW have the right template and yet sent you the wrong one. However, I think it's an honest mistake. Please email them your pics to show how they sent the wrong one again. As a note on installing, please make sure the surface is super clean and almost hot to touch. Instruction says 80+F, and they are not kidding. Try this at your own risk but: I used blow torch to carefully warm up the surfaces and the back (glue) side of the pads before I put it on. I also use alcohol to clean the surface as the prep. Get rid of all wax / etc from it (not that I have any on the dark...). Mine stay on perfectly. Even the edges are on 100%. Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: hihhs on May 25, 2009, 10:42:53 AM I am way too chicken to use a blowtorch on the thing!! I will steal my wife's hairdryer though. This is assuming they ever send me the right one. I'm hoping they simply shipped the wrong one... but damn, the guy even referred me to your pics.
Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: 1313 on May 25, 2009, 01:17:49 PM I'm betting it's the "warehouse/shipping" people that are not getting the word on the new pads. Probably honest mistake. ???
Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: NekkedChic on May 25, 2009, 06:46:13 PM I used my hair dryer and worked GREAT. Blow torch is scarey [laugh]
As far as return shipping-they never asked for my "bad set" to be returned, so we are trying to stick em to SV track bike-but like hubbi's Speed Triple second-hand set, NOT STICKING and hoped they would be able to sell us more adhesive???? I still need to contact them about my newest, also incorrect set. I AM very pleased with them otherwise, performance-wise AND cosmetic honestly. Just hope they get thier shite together. ;D Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: peanut_man on May 25, 2009, 07:43:26 PM I used my hair dryer and worked GREAT. Blow torch is scarey [laugh] As far as return shipping-they never asked for my "bad set" to be returned, so we are trying to stick em to SV track bike-but like hubbi's Speed Triple second-hand set, NOT STICKING and hoped they would be able to sell us more adhesive???? I still need to contact them about my newest, also incorrect set. I AM very pleased with them otherwise, performance-wise AND cosmetic honestly. Just hope they get thier shite together. ;D Usually I couldn't get the surface to be really hot enough with the hair dryer. And I don't have the proper heat gun around, so I used the blow torch. Not recommended of course, but worked great for me. ;D I agree, I really love the addition friction they provided. It's also more comfy. I used to have stomp-grip on my CBR but that stuff hurts if you don't have thick enough jeans on. Tech-Spec stuff is comfy and grippy. Every Monster should come equip with them, standard. Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: Holden on May 26, 2009, 12:55:16 AM I guess I'm too tall to understand the point of these things? My knees grip the frame and rest on the sliders... [laugh]
Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: NekkedChic on May 26, 2009, 07:33:51 AM I guess I'm too tall to understand the point of these things? My knees grip the frame and rest on the sliders... [laugh] thats ok, I usually only use one at a time, while the other knee is on the GROUND [cheeky] Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: hihhs on May 26, 2009, 10:12:29 AM I called Tech-Spec & spoke to Robby. According to him, they don't produce the grips for the new Monsters (1100 or 696). So, I can pay to ship the incorrect ones back to them. Then I can pay an additional $10 for the "custom" grip. Then I can pay shipping to Hawaii again. I would probably just punt, but I spend a lot of time driving up and down steep hills.
The grips will end up costing me about $80. Not too bad a deal, IF THEY ARE CORRECT! So, Robby is going to email the 696 template (probably Penaut Man's! [thumbsup]) shape to me, I'll print it and lay it out on the tank first. I think the 696 and the 1100 tanks are identical but I want to make sure. Man, this is turning out to be more difficult than I expected! I thought Peanut Man had already done the difficult part! [cheeky] Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: hihhs on May 26, 2009, 12:46:22 PM Update;
I spoke to Dean Davis at Tech Spec. He confirmed that grips for the 696/1100 are NOT in production. They are custom ordered pieces... no big deal this just adds $10 to the price. I will post pics of their template once I receive it. Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: BomberHead on May 26, 2009, 04:01:10 PM [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
this thread. Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: peanut_man on May 26, 2009, 06:53:05 PM Honestly I think you should push the fact that you ordered the pads for 696 / 1100 and that they sent the wrong ones instead of just telling you it's only custom made.
For the record, I didn't pay the $10 extra. I talk to them and said that I specifically ordered for my bike and they sent me the wrong one instead of telling me they do not have it. I didn't push to get them to pay for shipping back, however. Sorry you had to go thru this. Lesson to be learn for the next person who order. I'm hoping TechSpec will put this in production soon. Doesn't sound like it's that hard to do so... Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: hihhs on May 26, 2009, 09:29:54 PM Pics of template...looks the same as Peanut Man's
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/hihhs/DSC00569.jpg) (http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt315/hihhs/DSC00570.jpg) Title: Re: Tech-Spec Tank Pad for 696 / 1100 Post by: M(*)nster on May 31, 2009, 05:05:49 AM Hey, that was my "old" Monster picture that I sent Tech-Spec a couple of years ago when I had them make a set for my S4RS. Small world. Just a little FYI, I never heated my pads when I applied them and never had a problem, but perhaps it's different now.
Looking good, guys. Hoping to get a 696 in the future. |