Ducati Monster Forum

After new, adjustable front forks, new rear spring, clip ons, KTM headlight, frame sliders, 14T front sprocket, termis, and open airbox, I've run out of things to do on my 695. I've thought about adding frame plugs, though I know it's totally unnecessary. Anyone know what size I'd need?

Also, my bike is red on red, and I was actually thinking about doing the gold plugs - the thought being that when it came time to replace the chain/sprockets, I'd go gold there, and maybe even gold levers some day.

Thoughts? Please don't tell me to get out and ride. I know, I know.

get out and ride!!!


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any set that is made for an 02+ monster (ST frame) will fit your bike

Let's see the bike, I've got similar mods, been meaning to take some better photos soon myself.

You need 1 x 23, 3 x 24 and 1 x 25 mm. You'd still need a smaller for the left side upper hole - I've seen it once, but can't remember where or the size. If you have the side panels it's hardly noticeable though.

Mine are German MPL Tuningparts (rahmendeckel) bought from RageMoto, a set of five for $66. Sponsor DesmoWorld has some nice ones too, but pricey and AFAIK not the 25mm.
http://www.desmorados.com/shop/catalog/default.php?cPath=349_139_546 (http://www.desmorados.com/shop/catalog/default.php?cPath=349_139_546)



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Thanks for the tips, all. Here's the bike in its current format:

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(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_wZCPBabmy4Q/Sx1P0lawgWI/AAAAAAAAA_8/7Mu03fNWGJQ/s1024/DSC_4489.jpg)

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_wZCPBabmy4Q/S2seIMsCgyI/AAAAAAAABB4/QZW0D1Na4FE/s1024/DSC_4490.jpg)

Ahh yes,  I have seen your bike, I dig your headlight bracket.  I have a Superduke light on mine, need to find the time to fabricate a better bracket for myself.

bike?

i'm blinded by fork reflectors

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My bike is a red on red 695 and now has lots of shinny gold bits
cant tell you what size the frame plugs are it is a pain trying to get the correct fit and I didn't like what was on offer with company names etched into them and lots of $$$$$  so my mate RobS a fellow OzDMF rider who has a lathe machined these for me out of brass .
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/P2260592.jpg)
And some more matching gold goodness
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/P2260593.jpg)

 

Do a tail chop.   That'll make the bike look really sharp!

The reflectors have been removed, due in no small part to the thrashing I expected here. I dig the gold, maybe I'll give it a whirl.

I like the gold plugs alot.  The ragemoto ones are cool, but I only see black colored.  Desmoworlds is really nice, but how could they be missing one plug in the kit!?

(http://www.alanjohns.fsnet.co.uk/goldmember/goldmember.jpg)

And now for an actual suggestion...
Maybe replace those ugly stock coffin reservoir covers with something a little less... warning-y?

http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/SSRSQUARE/Clutch-Brakes/SSRSQUARE.html (http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/SSRSQUARE/Clutch-Brakes/SSRSQUARE.html)

I think they make a huge difference...

Corey, those are interesting. Do you literally just swap out existing covers for those, or do you have to do messy things like bleed brake lines and stuff (no likey)?

Tail chop is not for me. I don't hate the beer tray and fight it useful.

unscrew old caps, pop off. put on new caps, insert screws.
they're just reservoir covers [thumbsup]

If you give Jeff a ring a monsterparts, I think he has a new supplier for those, and he may have 2 options of billeted covers.  I got the black ones with a really nice Ducati etching in the top, they do make a big visual difference.  [thumbsup]

I just email Jeff at monsterparts.com and he said he has colored frame plugs still available.  I'm waiting to hear back how much they cost.

I really like the desmoworld plugs, but I can't read a single thing on their website.

I'm pretty sure MPL makes gold plugs, but RageMoto may or may not be able/willing to stock them?
Also, buying a set is probably/maybe a waste for you - having frame sliders.

About DesmoWorld: Chris speaks and writes English, so he'll be able to answer your questions. He ships after you transfer money using the bank info/EBAN/SWIFT he provides. As I said his plugs are not cheap, shipping from Europe will cost and he doesn't seem to have a 25mm plug.

MonsterParts is still King of customer service, so I suggest you go with the help he can offer [thumbsup] 

Very good point. Okay, I'll pass. Maybe I'll get the reservoir caps and then a Hypermotard, because there will be nothing left to do with my baby duc.

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love it !
that is gold