Ducati Monster Forum

so i went to my mate's place, we've started tinkering with my bike and now i'm left with this part...........hmmm  [evil]

AAAAAAh, Uuummmmm Who has cut off their arse end then???? [roll]

Wot???? No beertray??? ;D

Where are you going to put the tools when you are working on the Ducs Butt?? [laugh]

What happened to the idea of always being able to bring the bike back to stock?

S'pose it had just been too long between mods and you were looking for something (and there was not really that much left to do).

Now we have a photo of the redundant part, what about the rest?

one day not so long ago i've decided that this bike is definitely a "keeper" hence the decision. always liked the look but the thought of re-sale problems was stopping me.....not any more


well, we're half way there. the chop is done, now just re-installing the blonkers and a number plate ..........and presto. but it looks hot so far  [thumbsup]



THE MAN @ work (and no, it's not me)

ah yes.. spare parts indeed. ;D - Chris

Heh, 'tis a brave man that attacks HIS own bike with cutting tools!! ;D

Even though you might be capable of doing the cut yourself, getting someone else to do it and it doesnt quite hurt so much. [thumbsup]

And of course you can be supervising  [drink] [cheeky]

this is a macro-surgery - no drinks in an operating theatre.............after it's all over, it's a different story     [drink] or two

Doing it yourself is part of the fun in my view.
When I did mine it was an early Saturday morning like 5am.
And it was done and out riding by lunchtime.

I loved doing it, it was just the first time the saw hit the frame that was the hardest thing.

And re-sale well, it will sell when I'm ready but that is far in the distance right now.

YESSSSSSS!!!!!






                                       Mmick

ease for you to say; have you seen melvin @ work? sad sight, believe me

Well, I'm going to attack mine within the next couple of months. [evil]

A little project for the Dockstrada maintenance day. [thumbsup]

The Ventura rack is going 'cause i can't stand the look of it. [puke]

Back to backpack's for me. [thumbsup]

yeah, taking the hacksaw to the end was tough, I think I measured the 85mm about 4 times before the cut.

The mechanic thought I was insane when I rocked up with the number plate taped on....I couldn't drill the carbon for the plate or the indicators!

Waiting on those pictures Melvin! those will be great.

i actually haven't thought of taking pictures. the one with a sparks flying i took with my mobile




however, sydmonster, who is the master of ceremony and THE MAN performing the operation, had a presence of mind to have a camera ready and kept on taking pictures as he progressed. no dubt he will post them somewhere as well as i'll get a copy and put them on my flickr
you all well see the end result as than i will take a few pics myself as well

THAT reminds me   [bang]

if we all say "pretty please" to sydmonster he might finish the bike by tomorrow early evening so i can ride it to our first social meeting



so, sydmonster, what say you? is it doable, mate?    ;D

I'm sure it's do-able Melvin.

as I said today can't wait to see it.
We'll have to visit the wall the week after for some new photos.

Waiting to see the finished produce Melvin...  [roll]

Just can't quite get my head round "cutting" the baby....... YET....... :-\

Super you wana flog the ventura im looking for one ???

Hey melvin & OZmon's....
 I have to appologize. Im doing the chop afterhours (or afterwork/hell/prison etc) and whilst the actual chop is done. I haven't had a chance to go and get materials to make the new bracket to hold the light and number plate etc...
 So unfortunately the bike won't be ready for tonights social... my bad. :P
 But I have taken pics and will have somethin ready for Melvin to pick up very soon. - Chris

ps, Melvins bike has sooo many little details. Every time I go to do something I catch something new. Like I didn't see that he had special stickers made up for his screen... top ride, it really is HOT  [thumbsup]!

perfection; and only perfection is acceptable when dealing with monsters; requires time. we all shall wait patiently for the results
thanks again, chris

...and with time comes progress  ;). You will all hate me, but I have no pics at this moment to show  :P.

 I made several trial brackets. There is lots to consider specially with the tail light; the bottom of the Sargent seat has a special mould to house the taillight. How this space is used is really determined by the brackest; they let the taillight sit in there as best as possible.
 Then I had to design a setup so the special LED blinkers Melvins got could be mounted securelty but also really neatly so that it didn't take away from the tail chop. Also Melvins blinkers are a little fragile, so I had to come up with a way so they would stick out & avoid being knocked off. In the end the same brackets that hold the tail light also hold the blikers, this makes for a really neat integrated look.

so...  currently we have...  [evil]
a) Brackets have been made & installed
b) Tailight mounted as snug as the Sargent seat would allow me.
c) Blinkers are mounted,into the same integrated bracket as the tailight, again as snug as room will allow.

Rego plate, light & resistors to come next.
Plus pics to come!  [thumbsup]

I'm still umming and aahhhing, I pack too much shit in my bag for work and I guess I will have to get out of that habit if I am going to use a backpack again. When I first got my rack, it was great, because my pack was just too damn heavy and dragging my shoulders down, but then i got the Ventura, I felt heaps more comfy on the bike. [thumbsup]


Which brings me to this.....something BIG happening next week. [moto] [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

Maybe a solution and of course there are different options and prices.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2140/2046346402_82eb26e1c0.jpg?v=0)

That does look pretty neat, may have to look into it a bit more.

I just hate covering the bike up with baggage, just want it to look uncluttered. ;)

well, the bike is finished, picked it up today

as with everything, the beauty is in the eye of e beholder but i'm more than ecstatic about the end result
chris has done FANTASTIC job; precision is second to none, workmanship is outstanding. now the bike has got a custom made bracket, new wiring for the blinkers incl moving the resistor. everything is absolutely perfect

so, chris, i am more than grateful for what you've done for me, the beer is definitely on its way
thanks again, mate    [thumbsup]


couple of pictures below, more hastily taken photos here >>>>  Tail Chop (http://www.flickr.com/photos/melvinsmonster/sets/72157605394395567/)

Looovley........  [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
She looked prudy before.
Now she looks mean [evil] [evil]

yeah, it really changes the look, doesn't it? now she looks so purposeful, chunky and stocky   [thumbsup]
i tell you, looking up close @ the work done - man, FIRST class, looks like factory finish................german factory at that    ;D


sydmonster is da man  [thumbsup]

Hey do you think i should do mine ???

Chop chop.......

Should we do a step by step photo essay from it.

Now _there's_ a great use for your video camera - a youtube clip of the first guy to attack his D16 with an angle grinder!

big (you _do_ have to tail chop a 'sedicci too, right?)

Wow :o chop the desmo I duno ???

To add to Melvin's posts here is a pictorial...

http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk92/syd-monster_photo/

Some notes to consider
a) the back of the monster isn't square so double/triple check you measurements before cutting.
b) I used a hi-quality cutting blade on my angle grinder
c) Trial fits & templates end up with good results...

** I tried using the IMG codes to link the photos but I cant for some reason the DMF doesn't seem to repond well to the sizing or the amount... my internetin sucks abit too much. - Chris

finished the whole thing by installing the plug. $1.55/packet of 4 @ bunnings
save yourself 3 trips and go for a 22mm size. the smaller is 19mm and is too small. the 22mm is too large but i've filed it a bit and it fits perfectly  [thumbsup]
tail chop completed

ps
today was raining like mad, got totally drenched but that didn't stop me noticing the large amount of water going over my back up to half of my seat...........because of the shorter frame and lack of "beer tray"
phew. who cares? i don't

Top work Melvin! well done.

Ah yes... swamp-butt i beleive was the term on TOB, but perhaps we can call it somethin else....



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i now that it's just a plug but it had to be a PERFECT plug to finish off the PERFECT job, chris
the tail chop saga is over and it was an overwhelming success  [thumbsup]

thanks again, mate

dock,
don't mess around with perfection.

that was also my point of view...............before

Ohh [roll] I wish you had said that yesterday ,I Just got my hair cut [cheeky]

Jeez Melvin, your chain looks a bit loose in those photo's

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                                                           Mmick

Don't tell him that Mmick, he'll be wondering what's going on.

To tight the other week, too loose this week.....
No tail the week after.....

Do you thing the seat looks ok, looks loose to me  ???

Something similar happened to me over the wet and boring weekend, ended up with these bits left over  [evil]
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk203/Stozza_photos/cored.jpg)

Looks way tidy Melvin!

So, how does she sound now Steve?

Not too loud, just has that throaty rumble. Have not ridden it yet though does sound good in the garage  [thumbsup]

now you have to change your wording at the bottom of your avatar [clap] [laugh] when i cored my canns i was happy with the sound to not to loud to atract to mutch atention  but loud enough , now you have started your hook , well done

 Im lorving all this spare-part-ism going ons!! tail-chops & cored cans.... hmmmm (heavy breath in) haaa!! I can smell the work from here.  [thumbsup] [moto] - Chris

I keep firing it up in the garage just so I can listen, my wife thinks I am a freak.

nahhh..... I can understand it. Its a monster/modders things. I beleive its called the mod-bug or something, whatever tis im infected. - Chris

yep....everyone in the apartments now knows that I've changed the airbox and clutch. They are an aural thing....how's the engine compression? Mine from 5000 to 4000 rpm is just a plain nasty snarling demon!

Most bikes sound best accelerating....mine is best slowing down!

magnificent!

F*%K em i bett if the had the ball even to buy a ducati the would the same thing [thumbsup]

blah, blah, blah.....

Don't type too fast Vince, you not sense make no f*cken!

 [thumbsup]

whta yuo sya it loosk ok to me [thumbsup]

finally..... a forum that is dyslexia friendly !

Vince is still under a bit of shock  [cheeky]

Im better now Jukie up and running again [laugh]

cool well i have just become a Jr Member  [clap]

huh?

tri, at 50 posts you move from new member to jr. member....

I still think having a full member is preferable!

although Vince reckons becoming a hero was his favorite!

well im getting there, and i also love talking to you guys so good all round [thumbsup]

don't worry you're in good company here  ;D

Nah, a bit different here. Well she already knew I was a freak (but that's a different story).

When I got my baby back from the ear, nose and throat specialist I ducked out to the kids room (garage) a couple of times that day to hear her again. Then I would go inside and email the Boss to express my findings .... she didn't have any problems with it, in fact she kept making inquiries which required further investigations  [evil]

what a woman!

 [thumbsup]