Has anyone ever modified a stock rearset/footrest from earlier generation monsters?? I've got a 2000 Monster with highmount pipes, and I was looking at chopping off the entire rear portion of the passenger footrest to "expose" more of the bike. I don't need it and I would like to remove as much clutter as possible on the bike. It's a budget mod for me as I can't afford aftermarket rearsets at the moment.
Would chopping them weaken the strength? Anyone with pics and info that they could chime in with would be greatly appreciated.
~ Sam
wow i can't believe no one has any photos for this guy? (free bump :D )
I don't have any pix, but I have seen someone do what youre talking about. They Chopped two sides off the rear spar triangle. That section that would support the stock exhaust, and support the passenger pegs.
As long as you only cut out that rear section, I wouldn't think it would weaken the rest.
Quote from: yuu on February 07, 2010, 07:25:51 AM
I don't have any pix, but I have seen someone do what youre talking about. They Chopped two sides off the rear spar triangle. That section that would support the stock exhaust, and support the passenger pegs.
As long as you only cut out that rear section, I wouldn't think it would weaken the rest.
Oh how I would love to see some pictures just to be on the safe side.
Quote from: COP TZR on February 07, 2010, 07:42:13 AM
Oh how I would love to see some pictures just to be on the safe side.
If no one has a picture, use some painters tape for the area you want to cut off and take a picture. Or take a picture and photoshop.
Finally, a picture! ;D
(http://i26.tinypic.com/4hxqj9.jpg)
Posted by Desmobloke in de Homemade Mods thread!
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=642.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=642.0)
I really want to do that mod but that`s where I rest my inside heel when I`m turning at speed.
It looks great.
Weld a heel guard bracket to it. :P
oh finally a picture of someone that has done it, THANK YOU!!!! I was thinking of minimizing more material and chopping them closer to the vertical supports and right above the riders footpeg. I'm just not sure if that will make it too weak and not support a riders weight??
Quote from: COP TZR on February 27, 2010, 04:09:11 PM
oh finally a picture of someone that has done it, THANK YOU!!!! I was thinking of minimizing more material and chopping them closer to the vertical supports and right above the riders footpeg. I'm just not sure if that will make it too weak and not support a riders weight??
if you cut off that upper part, it'll only be attached at the bottom. I don't imagine that would be good.
you could always mod to fit the S*R sets... I've seen them on DSS monsters
:edit: wait, unless you mean taking off the rear portion (exhaust mount) still leaving all four of the bolting points... that should still work
Quote from: teddy037.2 on February 27, 2010, 05:05:06 PM
if you cut off that upper part, it'll only be attached at the bottom. I don't imagine that would be good.
you could always mod to fit the S*R sets... I've seen them on DSS monsters
:edit: wait, unless you mean taking off the rear portion (exhaust mount) still leaving all four of the bolting points... that should still work
Yes all four bolting points would still be in place. I was thinking of removing the rear portion like mentioned which the exhaust mounts to.
As for the S*R sets do they just bolt on in the same location as my DSS?? I didnt think they were a straight bolt on.
Quote from: COP TZR on February 27, 2010, 05:12:52 PM
Yes all four bolting points would still be in place. I was thinking of removing the rear portion like mentioned which the exhaust mounts to.
As for the S*R sets do they just bolt on in the same location as my DSS?? I didnt think they were a straight bolt on.
ah...
not a straight bolt on, you need to use the SSS pivots, as well. otherwise, iirc they'll go right on
Quote from: teddy037.2 on February 27, 2010, 05:18:42 PM
ah...
not a straight bolt on, you need to use the SSS pivots, as well. otherwise, iirc they'll go right on
Excuse my lack of knowledge on this stuff. If I source a complete set with pedals, they should bolt right on?? What are the "pivots" you talk of?
the... axle? for lack of a better term, that joins the swingarm to the engine. it's a different part for the DSS and SSS bikes.
Quote from: teddy037.2 on February 27, 2010, 05:36:59 PM
the... axle? for lack of a better term, that joins the swingarm to the engine. it's a different part for the DSS and SSS bikes.
ahhhh, the swingarm pivot. Now I got ya!
shiny [drink]
I found this
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff217/ducatl/rat1.jpg?t=1259803250)
i am curious how they mounted the seat like that :)
not sure on the seat, but look at the section of rearset that has been cut out. I'm thinking of doing that.
Once I find a way to redo my exhaust, I want to do this same mod.
Quote from: COP TZR on February 28, 2010, 06:08:21 AM
not sure on the seat, but look at the section of rearset that has been cut out. I'm thinking of doing that.
I saw that, too ;) and it looks good, but I really like their efforts at using a cruiser seat like that