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Title: Recent Mods Post by: The Bearded Duc on March 02, 2010, 04:06:30 PM Just wanted to post up some pics with some mods I've done in the 4 months I've owned her. They're simple, so far, but change the look, IMO, and make it more mine! ;D
Tail Chop Mini signals, front and rear Painted the headlight bucket and ring Painted the headlight mounting brackets Painted the belt covers Painted the sprocket cover Just picked up the seat cowl yesterday, very happy about that! Gold STM oil filler cap (not sure I wanna keep it :-\) Oury grips, extremely comphy! Up next, maybe...? Getting rid of the OEM mirrors, although I want something that looks somewhat OEM but without the cost of the Rizoma's Wrapping the forks. Or upgrading them to fully adjustable, as I do every night in my dreams! PC'ing those ugly OEM rearsets and triples (http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c363/swangas/Ducati/IMG00115-20100302-1648.jpg) (http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c363/swangas/Ducati/IMG00114-20100302-1648.jpg) Title: Re: Recent Mods Post by: NoisyDante on March 02, 2010, 04:12:52 PM Nice job. One simple thing you could do is remove the frame stickers and maybe tack em under the seat somewhere.
Title: Re: Recent Mods Post by: The Bearded Duc on March 02, 2010, 05:05:34 PM Yeah. I tried to take 'em off once and they started to tear. Some of the guys here recommended a hair dryer, I'll try that. CA has all kinds of stupid laws so I figure I need to keep them just in case! Thanks for the compliment!
Title: Re: Recent Mods Post by: Billyzoom on March 02, 2010, 07:05:47 PM Bike looks nice...I like the tasteful look. I'll second it on the sticker removal...I've only had my bike for a month or so, and removing the frame stickers was the first thing I did. The hair dryer worked really well. I removed all of them, including the seat cowl sticker, in like ten minutes.
I live in CA too, but I figured I'm not likely to have that be a problem. The bike sure looks clean without them though. Nice clean mods! Title: Re: Recent Mods Post by: Mojo S2R on March 02, 2010, 08:52:51 PM Bike looks good [thumbsup] +1 on the frame stickers. I'm in Cali too and simply moved the frame sticker to under the seat in case I need to keep it. There's a bunch of other stickers already there. I think I remember someone saying there's already a similar one there but I've never actually looked.
I would definately change out those mirrors. There are a lot of options out there that are cheaper than the Rizomas. I think rerouting the rightside oil cooler line would also be a nice mod to clean up the right side. Title: Re: Recent Mods Post by: The Bearded Duc on March 02, 2010, 09:08:09 PM I think rerouting the rightside oil cooler line would also be a nice mod to clean up the right side. I like the sound of that! Any ideas/pics on how to do that? Title: Re: Recent Mods Post by: kopfjäger on March 02, 2010, 09:16:19 PM I like the sound of that! Any ideas/pics on how to do that? Hypermotard oil cooler lines, and oil cooler. (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/feral004.jpg) Title: Re: Recent Mods Post by: Mojo S2R on March 02, 2010, 11:37:26 PM Hypermotard oil cooler lines. (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/feral004.jpg) +1, Hypermotard oil cooler lines are direct hookup replacements. Now I need to reroute the starter cable and oil sensor wires. kopfjäger, I don't even see an oil sensor on your bike. Did you just ditch it? (http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv270/drkmojo/Moto%20December%202009/DSC00486.jpg?t=1267608334) Title: Re: Recent Mods Post by: WetDuc on March 03, 2010, 03:17:32 AM I love those mini turn signals so much I put some on my bike, too.
Looks nice, keep going! [thumbsup] Title: Re: Recent Mods Post by: duc996 on March 03, 2010, 03:22:14 AM The mirrors could use a makeover [thumbsup] nice bike!
Title: Re: Recent Mods Post by: angler on March 03, 2010, 03:50:51 AM kopfjäger, I don't even see an oil sensor on your bike. Did you just ditch it? +1 - I'd like to know the answer to that as well. Title: Re: Recent Mods Post by: junior varsity on March 03, 2010, 05:20:15 AM The oil pressure sensor was replaced with a Ti grub screw (set screw). If that light comes on, bad news has already occurred.
Title: Re: Recent Mods Post by: The Bearded Duc on March 03, 2010, 06:52:16 AM Hypermotard oil cooler lines. (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/feral004.jpg) kopfjäger Although I want a SSS Monster, real bad, your bike has been a real inspiration to me. It was one of the first bikes I saw on the DMF. I love how clean and simple it looks even with some pretty significant mods! [thumbsup] Title: Re: Recent Mods Post by: kopfjäger on March 03, 2010, 11:50:56 AM The oil pressure sensor was replaced with a Ti grub screw (set screw). If that light comes on, bad news has already occurred. ding ding ding ;D (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/fender005-1.jpg) Title: Re: Recent Mods Post by: AdamX on March 03, 2010, 12:03:16 PM One word, Perfect!
Hypermotard oil cooler lines. (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/feral004.jpg) Title: Re: Recent Mods Post by: MAXdB on March 03, 2010, 11:06:10 PM she's looking good so far! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Recent Mods Post by: DucatiTorrey on March 05, 2010, 06:04:29 AM Hypermotard oil cooler lines, and oil cooler. (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/feral004.jpg) how much of a PITA was it to powdercoat / anodize your forks? which was it? i agree, beautiful bike regardless of the wet clutch envy. Title: Re: Recent Mods Post by: Düb Lüv on March 05, 2010, 06:29:50 AM ding ding ding ;D (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/fender005-1.jpg) Hey jager. where did you get the screw for the oil pressure sensor? Title: Re: Recent Mods Post by: kopfjäger on March 05, 2010, 09:22:38 AM how much of a PITA was it to powdercoat / anodize your forks? which was it? i agree, beautiful bike regardless of the wet clutch envy. Those are Marzocchi SBK forks, they come red anodized. Title: Re: Recent Mods Post by: Slide Panda on March 05, 2010, 10:32:26 AM Hey jager. where did you get the screw for the oil pressure sensor? It's just a standard thread - just get the right metric bolt and some teflon tape and you too can seal that up. I want to say it's 10x1.5 - but don't quote me on that.Title: Re: Recent Mods Post by: DucatiTorrey on March 05, 2010, 11:46:27 AM Those are Marzocchi SBK forks, they come red anodized. Where are their dealers. I love the look. Title: Re: Recent Mods Post by: kopfjäger on March 05, 2010, 12:22:47 PM Where are their dealers. I love the look. One of our board sponsors can get a hold of them. I bought mine directly from Marzocchi USA. http://www.bellissimoto.com/ (http://www.bellissimoto.com/) |