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Title: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: eddyshore on October 14, 2009, 05:45:50 AM Its a 2008 S2r 1000 with 2500 miles .....I can hear it in the garage right now begging to be modified....So lets hear your thoughts .
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/eddyshore/Ducati1.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/eddyshore/ducati2.jpg) Thanks in advance James Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: Juan on October 14, 2009, 06:07:52 AM take a seat in front of it and wait for it to tell you what she wants..! [drink]
couple of drinks may help..! Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: angler on October 14, 2009, 06:22:31 AM Nice bike!
Finish the tail chop! Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: WetDuc on October 14, 2009, 06:35:08 AM Ooooooooooooh that thing is sexy awesome! I agree with the previous post, let the bike tell you what it wants.
My humble input would be that those mirrors gota go...bar ends look so much better...just my opinion. Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: seevtsaab on October 14, 2009, 06:51:23 AM Ride it while you're waiting for your 14T front sprocket to arrive.
I think the most pleasing mods would be exhaust. Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: Cloner on October 14, 2009, 07:33:18 AM I'd modify the odometer reading, first. I hear it increases significantly as the wheels turn! ;D
The most effective performance mods for most modern Ducatis (considering biggest bang for the buck) are sprocket(s), tires, shock, fork retune, lighter wheels, pipe/ecu/air filter upgrade, slipper clutch, other engine work....in that order. Shock, if you buy one, should have adjustable ride height so you can increase the length of the shock to put more weight out front. You might consider dropping the triple clamps on the forks to achieve the same effect. Some folks (the author raises his hand) do both. The stock mirrors suck. So does the stock oil filler cap. Other things folks encourage include a lighter flywheel, lighter clutch basket, cams, etc. I'd suggest you ride a bike with the mods you're considering first. I, personally, feel that excessive engine mods (especially reciprocating mass changes like the flywheel) somewhat ruin the character of two-valve motors. If you wanna go really fast, get a four-valver. If you wanna have tons of fun, get a two-valver, set up the suspension correctly, and have some fun. Of course, there are TONS of cosmetic mods you can do, too. Look around, find what you like, spend some moolah at a local establishment if you like having one around. Everything herein is based upon personal opinion, and as such SUCKS. Form your own opinions if you want some that don't suck. ;D Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: erik822 on October 14, 2009, 07:42:58 AM I'd suggest starting with mods that are free.
Open up the clutch cover to get the clutch rattle. Just unscrew it, put a smaller spacer on each bolt so it lifts the cover just a tiny bit and see how you feel about the sound. If you're going to chop the tail, chop the tail. Surf around the Acessories & Mods threads. Lot of great ideas and cool tips. There are a lot of mods that are very cheap and look really cool. It's your bike. Just keep riding it and making it more yours. Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: DucHead on October 14, 2009, 07:50:16 AM I'd suggest....the "search" function! ;D
Read about and see what others have done: what works, what doesn't, what looks good, and what doesn't. Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: stopintime on October 14, 2009, 09:27:47 AM take a seat in front of it and wait for it to tell you what she wants..! [drink] couple of drinks may help..! Problem is that you can't hear what she's saying with the stock exhaust.... +1 on the drinks though [beer] A realistic budget might be smart, it will dictate which mods are possible and which aren't. IMO: Stock brakes and engine are fine - springs maybe not, at least if you're 190/200lbs or more. Get them set up for your weight and type of riding anyhow. Done correctly it transforms the ride. If you, after riding it for a while, want easier turning - raise the rear, by adjustment rod, one or two full turns on the adjustment rod. For all the other beautiful and exciting mods, exhaust first - take your time, read DMF opinions for hours, be critical and have a great time. Riding is the best way to determine what you want, track days included. You're about to have the time of your life - may it last for years! Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: Cloner on October 14, 2009, 10:19:15 AM .....If you, after riding it for a while, want easier turning - raise the rear, by adjustment rod, one or two full turns on the adjustment rod. Enlighten a non-Monster owning board member....does the S2R have adjustable ride height in factory trim? Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: rockaduc on October 14, 2009, 11:46:31 AM Yes
Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: psycledelic on October 14, 2009, 12:53:40 PM Take the frame sticker off and ride the hell out of it!
Oh yea, I think a good first mod is to lose the Mickey Mouse mirrors. CRG's rock for bar end mirrors. Rizoma makes some cool mirrors also. Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: kopfjäger on October 14, 2009, 01:36:38 PM Get a better camera. ;D
Nice bike. [thumbsup] Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: csp808 on October 14, 2009, 05:45:50 PM Just ride it and enjoy it and change what you think needs to be changed itll come to you after you build a relationship with it
Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: Statler on October 14, 2009, 06:06:39 PM track school.
Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: He Man on October 14, 2009, 06:12:48 PM If i was on a budget, new springs for the forks and get it dialed in as best you can...
Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: mattyvas on October 15, 2009, 02:12:34 AM All of the previous advice is excellent.
Get it set up for you and how you like to ride. 14T is great but I haven't done it on my 2nd bike. Honestly though, pipes of your choice would be a first step cause at the moment I know it sounds like a sewing machine. But modding is all about what you like, check out everybody's bikes in the community and it is very un-likely you'll find two the same. Some might look similar having accessories from popular manufacturers Rizoma/Speedymoto/Arrows/ to name a few. once you get a feel for it you will know what to do and look for input and advice on certain parts you are looking at. You do need to get out and ride it though and you'll need to find a helmet to fit your ;D into. cheers Matty... Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: redial on October 15, 2009, 04:59:47 AM damn that is sexy.
+ 1 for LOUDENERS +1 for a more reasonable mirror setup have fun!!! [moto] Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: Monstermash on October 15, 2009, 05:11:37 AM Here's the first thing I did when I brought my brand new S2R1K home.....
(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/NewMonster.jpg) ;D ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: yotogi on October 15, 2009, 06:28:37 AM +11tyb on just getting some miles on the clock.
I know it is tempting to pull it all apart and make it even better, but more time in the seat will inform your decisions better. Of course, you can never go wrong with frame sliders as a first mod. Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: RUFKM on October 15, 2009, 07:04:44 AM BST's
Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: MikeZ on October 15, 2009, 10:40:51 AM CRG's rock for bar end mirrors. Rizoma makes some cool mirrors also. Only issue w/ CRG's are that the black anodizing turns purple in less then 1 season which IMO sucks.Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: lazarus7 on October 15, 2009, 12:02:16 PM / threadjack
crgs on my '06 speed triple delivered 12/05 are STILL black, NO sign of color shift... my .o2 cents /end threadjack Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: dropstharockalot on October 16, 2009, 07:12:40 AM My personal preference is to lowside it to authenticate the tank. Try both sides if you're into that symmetry, like me.
You may want to do that before you add bar-end mirrors and expensive levers, but that's up to you. ////serious now: +1 to clutch cover and pipes Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: psycledelic on October 17, 2009, 11:05:55 AM Only issue w/ CRG's are that the black anodizing turns purple in less then 1 season which IMO sucks. / threadjack /rethreadjackcrgs on my '06 speed triple delivered 12/05 are STILL black, NO sign of color shift... my .o2 cents /end threadjack I haven't had any problems with it either /end threadjack Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: Africaboy on October 17, 2009, 05:26:46 PM 1. 14 tooth front sprocket
2. open clutch cover 3. take off the poor excuse for a fairing 4. get the pipes cored or go aftermarket. 5. bar end mirrors. 6. clean up the tailchop Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: Privateer on October 17, 2009, 09:37:40 PM dead bugs.
Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: grandpa nate on October 25, 2009, 09:10:11 PM dead bugs. +10000 on the dead bugs!!!!!the order of mods to my S2R1000 pregnant dogen Ass Bike ride the make the beast with two backser home bar end mirrors open clutch cover full termi system 14 tooth sproket ride to LA ride to San Diego tail chop paint odds and ends ride to San Diego Again that is all nothing follows Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: grandpa nate on October 25, 2009, 09:12:21 PM and also don't forget your cars suck stickers
Title: Re: Ok Heres the Bike so what the first thing I shoud do? Post by: turbowagon on October 26, 2009, 07:34:25 AM Ride it like you stole it. I had my s2r for 2 years without doing any mod except had the suspension tuned by a race bike tuner based on my weight.
I think the bike is not for everyone so give it some seat time before you invest mod on it. I have a friend just traded his s4r in for a griso for a more relaxed riding position. I am starting to mod it since I am sured that I like keep it for a long time. |