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Title: DIY Mods for your Monster
Post by: mattyvas on November 11, 2009, 12:06:49 AM
Soooooooo, I've been collecting these little things up for a few weeks and decided today was the day to do it.

got myself a set of Speedymoto Tall Boy Clip-ons from Ungeheuer when he swapped his 696 for the 1100
that started the ball rolling, then came the Speedymoto Top Triple and DP steering nut (red)
lastly sourced a second headlight U-ring already black powder coated.

I was planning on doing the headlight and gauge lowering but that will now be another day.
As you can see I have just a few things to put back on and she'll be complete.

oh and I'm doing some masking with vinyl to see what sort of paint scheme I want to do next winter

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2600/4094413877_03a1a5467a_m.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2520/4094413969_91ee8b545f_m.jpg)

This is the part where I got real scared that I wouldn't get it back together!!!
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Title: Re: DIY Mods for your Monster
Post by: Jukie on November 11, 2009, 12:13:20 AM
hhhmmm interesting Matty


Title: Re: DIY Mods for your Monster
Post by: bazz20 on November 11, 2009, 12:19:39 AM
biger pix please matty looking good [thumbsup]


Title: Re: DIY Mods for your Monster
Post by: FIFO on November 11, 2009, 12:31:56 AM

Good work Matty. [thumbsup]
Not to sure on the old school Ducati sticker, not fast enough for you bike :)
Doing that type of work i like to remove the tank as it is so easy to slip or drop something and and put a scratch on it you just don't need. :'(

Ps get your self a work bench



Title: Re: DIY Mods for your Monster
Post by: mattyvas on November 11, 2009, 12:58:22 AM
The clip-ons measure up pretty much the same as regular bars, it just cleans up the cockpit.
Bazz just hit my flickr link and you'll see bigger pics.
Rob, no space in my place for a work bench so putting things in groups on the ground has to do.


Title: Re: DIY Mods for your Monster
Post by: ungeheuer on November 11, 2009, 01:02:13 AM
Lookin good Matty - I love the look of those Tall-boys especially with that top triple - hows the tank clearance lock-to-lock?

And yeah.... some bigger pics please!  ;D


Title: Re: DIY Mods for your Monster
Post by: mattyvas on November 11, 2009, 09:00:32 AM
Here you go people.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2722/4094414547_5ac83a71a5_o.jpg)

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Title: Re: DIY Mods for your Monster
Post by: stopintime on November 11, 2009, 09:46:51 AM
Coming together beautifully [thumbsup]

I like the idea of a part black tank.
Looks like the tech-spec tank grip, only larger.

The blue fork adjusters - you know what to do.....

I've never seen the Ducati levers with the red tip. Sexy!


My pictures regarding tank grips and filling the space under the gauges:
(http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/termpads009.jpg)

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Title: Re: DIY Mods for your Monster
Post by: mattyvas on November 11, 2009, 12:51:21 PM
Thanks Stopintime,

     I have another little plan for the space, that is if I don't do a lowering job with my now spare U-ring.
Thought I'd use some vinyl first to come up with a few ideas before spending money on paint and not liking it.

Ungeheuer, the turn lock to lock is fine. I have angled the Tall Boys back as far as possible with out then hitting the tank.
I'll be out for a ride today and let you know how it feels.


Title: Re: DIY Mods for your Monster
Post by: ungeheuer on November 11, 2009, 01:55:22 PM
The blue fork adjusters - you know what to do.....
um...I dont.... billet adjusters? C'mon guys lemme in on it...  :-\ :)


Title: Re: DIY Mods for your Monster
Post by: stopintime on November 11, 2009, 01:57:32 PM
um...I dont.... billet adjusters? C'mon guys lemme in on it...  :-\ :)

Red anodized? That's all ;)


Title: Re: DIY Mods for your Monster
Post by: mattyvas on November 11, 2009, 03:38:30 PM
Yeah but I don't think I want to be looking at little twirly things.
I did think about them but haven't quite decided yet.


Title: Re: DIY Mods for your Monster
Post by: Spider on November 11, 2009, 08:37:51 PM
think he means pop the tops of the ohlins and take them to an anodiser to change from blue to red.


Title: Re: DIY Mods for your Monster
Post by: mattyvas on November 11, 2009, 10:01:29 PM
Sounds messy and too fiddly.
Maybe when it comes time for paint.


Title: Re: DIY Mods for your Monster
Post by: DUCMONROB on November 11, 2009, 10:02:54 PM
Looking good Matty! [thumbsup]


Been looking at the Suburban Machinery bars for a little comfort but looking at your set up I may be swayed!

Keep up the bling! [thumbsup]


Rob [bacon]


Title: Re: DIY Mods for your Monster
Post by: Spider on November 12, 2009, 12:25:03 AM
how's the fit of the key guard in carbon?

looks good! is it a german company carbonworld?


Title: Re: DIY Mods for your Monster
Post by: mattyvas on November 12, 2009, 12:44:05 AM
Key guard fits fine but I can't tell you what it is.
Came on the bike, as did the CF hugger.

Rob, what else can I do...........

Ummmm, Lower triple, paint work, engine cases, lower gauges and headlight. What else?


Title: Re: DIY Mods for your Monster
Post by: Dannog on November 12, 2009, 06:34:56 PM
It's looking great Matty..... you keep beating me to my little mods. I have one of those red DP head nuts ready to go on as well.

how's the fit of the key guard in carbon?

looks good! is it a german company carbonworld?

Spider, I purchased a key guard cover from Germany..... fitted just fine.


Title: Re: DIY Mods for your Monster
Post by: Spider on November 12, 2009, 08:07:24 PM
It's looking great Matty..... you keep beating me to my little mods. I have one of those red DP head nuts ready to go on as well.

Spider, I purchased a key guard cover from Germany..... fitted just fine.

got a picture?


Title: Re: DIY Mods for your Monster
Post by: Dannog on November 21, 2009, 12:31:03 AM
here you go. Sorry it took a while. Bike needs a good clean as well!

I just purchased a new rear bear tray as well. These guys are really easy to deal with.(http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq127/dxg00/IMG_1061.jpg)(http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq127/dxg00/IMG_1062.jpg)(http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq127/dxg00/IMG_1063.jpg)


Title: Re: DIY Mods for your Monster
Post by: Spider on November 21, 2009, 01:10:09 PM
yeah, nice, just don't like the lip, key interface.....that 1 - 1.5 gap annoys me....and yours was a better fit than mine on the m1000.

think I'll save it and spend on wheels or a lightened flywheel.


Title: Re: DIY Mods for your Monster
Post by: Dannog on November 23, 2009, 12:55:02 PM
There not a lot of coin and I figured I look at the bloody thing every day so the $$ were worth it.

Spider given the gap annoys you then I certainly wouldn't get one as you'd be reminded of it every time you fire her up.

Definitely recommend the light flywheel and clutch combo..... not a lot of coin for that mod either. Wheels on the other hand ...............  :'(



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