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Title: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Duck-Stew on April 11, 2010, 09:23:23 AM Ok, long awaited....much anticipated... ok, nevermind that...I kinda kept this one 'below the radar'...
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4511368801_0dd83875bd_b.jpg) (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2374/4512008476_b1bb13a76a_b.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4512007848_b774375c55_b.jpg) ^^ 'RockStore' giving his seal of approval. ^^ (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2706/4512010924_96441eb226_b.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4458651144_fce1d11c44_b.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4458647112_2eeeea216f_b.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4420947989_8a8f61682c_b.jpg) 2007 Monster 695 Repowered w/a DS1000 engine Alpina spoked wheels Avon rain-slicks (DOT legal BTW) MotoGadget 'Tiny' 2" speedo tucked in where the ignition switch used to go Fork Gaiters Fender-less 2x Supertrapp mufflers on custom pipes Open K&N filters S2R1000 front brakes and forks (tubes clear-hard anodized) Engine painted w/VHT Cast-Iron and black Rear-sets Swatt clip-ons Headlight raised 8mm and set back 20mm Rizoma reservoirs Orange fabric covered ignition wires ECU re-flashed to DP specs and to run w/o an immobilizer More photos and details to come! [thumbsup] Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: kopfjäger on April 11, 2010, 09:28:26 AM Nice [evil]
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: Celli on April 11, 2010, 09:37:22 AM I love it, I love it, I love it!!!! [clap] [clap] [clap]
Celli Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: teddy037.2 on April 11, 2010, 09:39:24 AM slick!
is that the build my penske shock went on? Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: Triple J on April 11, 2010, 09:40:45 AM Awesome!!!!! [bow_down] [bow_down]
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: Duck-Stew on April 11, 2010, 09:41:37 AM slick! is that the build my penske shock went on? Will be once Penske puts the right top on the shock. For now, it's running an old 620 shock I had here. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: teddy037.2 on April 11, 2010, 09:43:11 AM Will be once Penske puts the right top on the shock. For now, it's running an old 620 shock I had here. ahhh. so everything worked out with that, then? Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: Duck-Stew on April 11, 2010, 09:47:11 AM ahhh. so everything worked out with that, then? Let's just say that things are 'in process' at this point... Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: lethe on April 11, 2010, 09:48:52 AM [thumbsup] looks great
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: triangleforge on April 11, 2010, 09:49:25 AM That's beauteous.
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: teddy037.2 on April 11, 2010, 09:56:53 AM Let's just say that things are 'in process' at this point... sorry I couldn't dig up the papers for it, though... Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: The Bearded Duc on April 11, 2010, 10:06:05 AM Stu, it looks amazing man!! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: CapnCrunch on April 11, 2010, 10:31:59 AM have you dyno'd it?
If so, I'm curious to see what the output numbers look like with the crossover cut out on the 100ds. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: scduc on April 11, 2010, 10:32:06 AM WOW!!!! Impressive, you do some really nice work. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: stopintime on April 11, 2010, 10:43:17 AM Hidden oil cooler [thumbsup] [bow_down]
The rest is inspiring too 8) Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: Porsche Monkey on April 11, 2010, 10:49:00 AM Exhaust = I want
Very cool [thumbsup] Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: Speedbag on April 11, 2010, 11:40:33 AM Freakin' sweet!
8) Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: Duck-Stew on April 11, 2010, 11:49:39 AM have you dyno'd it? If so, I'm curious to see what the output numbers look like with the crossover cut out on the 100ds. Haven't dyno'd it, but I'm sure it's off a few HP w/o a cross-over pipe or a true 2-into-1, but the aesthetics wouldn't have either of those on this one so...it's down a few HP. Customer is coming off a 695 motor, so ANYTHING done to this DS1000 will still feel like a huge improvement! Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: NoisyDante on April 11, 2010, 12:02:46 PM Very very cool, exhaust is super creative! [thumbsup] x1,000
Love the speedo Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: DRKWNG on April 11, 2010, 12:47:47 PM Looks REALLY nice!! And damn if "rock store" doesn't look a lot like my brother in law, who also happens to be a big moto-head. Is taht the build you were looking at my old clip-ons for?
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: pennyrobber on April 11, 2010, 01:09:59 PM Nicely executed.
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: Duck-Stew on April 11, 2010, 01:28:00 PM Looks REALLY nice!! And damn if "rock store" doesn't look a lot like my brother in law, who also happens to be a big moto-head. Is taht the build you were looking at my old clip-ons for? Nope. Different one. ;D Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: Duck-Stew on April 11, 2010, 01:28:25 PM Exhaust = I want Very cool [thumbsup] Exhaust = You can has. We can talk later... Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: TiNi on April 11, 2010, 01:31:32 PM [bow_down]
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: DucatiTorrey on April 11, 2010, 01:33:46 PM [bacon] amazing
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: Punx Clever on April 11, 2010, 01:38:03 PM Only one thing... rock-guard/skid plate for the engine? Or did I miss that...
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: NorDog on April 11, 2010, 01:40:02 PM Can I have it? [moto]
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: DRKWNG on April 11, 2010, 01:48:37 PM Nope. Different one. ;D So hurry the hell up and buy mine why don't you? ;) Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: 1KDS on April 11, 2010, 02:27:40 PM Love the gaitors and the oil cooler [thumbsup]
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: The Bearded Duc on April 11, 2010, 02:35:24 PM Also, meant to ask. Where's the ignition now if the totally awesome speedo occupies that space?
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: Duck-Stew on April 11, 2010, 02:42:23 PM Also, meant to ask. Where's the ignition now if the totally awesome speedo occupies that space? Tucked up under the tank. Kind-of difficult to find the key-hole w/gloves on but not too bad... ;D Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: The Bearded Duc on April 11, 2010, 02:45:06 PM Just when I think I've heard of everything [thumbsup]
Where did you get that speedo from anyway? Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: herm on April 11, 2010, 02:45:25 PM i like it...but wonder about the open belts on a "dirt track" bike?
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: Duck-Stew on April 11, 2010, 02:56:42 PM Just when I think I've heard of everything [thumbsup] Where did you get that speedo from anyway? www.motogadget.de (http://www.motogadget.de) (Just be sure to have a thick wallet before opening this link....) Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: mitt on April 11, 2010, 03:11:01 PM Well done Stew! I really like it, and again, you managed to make it different than anything I have ever seen.
mitt Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: junior varsity on April 11, 2010, 03:40:07 PM I hadn't seen the speedo face before... looks really good. How'd you get a Motogadget like that?
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: The Bacon Junkie on April 11, 2010, 03:45:44 PM I got to sit on it and start it...
na-na-na-na-na-naaaaaa...! [evil] ;D Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: duc_poultry on April 11, 2010, 04:33:12 PM Awesome!!! great job man Im glad to see another masterpiece by Flightcycles!!!!
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: CapnCrunch on April 11, 2010, 05:23:51 PM Haven't dyno'd it, but I'm sure it's off a few HP w/o a cross-over pipe or a true 2-into-1, but the aesthetics wouldn't have either of those on this one so...it's down a few HP. Customer is coming off a 695 motor, so ANYTHING done to this DS1000 will still feel like a huge improvement! I ask because if the increase in awesomeness is greater than the loss of hp then it would be something that would have to go on my to do list. 5%-7% down on hp would be worth it imho. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: mraff on April 11, 2010, 05:34:19 PM www.motogadget.de (http://www.motogadget.de) (Just be sure to have a thick wallet before opening this link....) Very nice candy store. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: Duck-Stew on April 11, 2010, 05:40:19 PM I hadn't seen the speedo face before... looks really good. How'd you get a Motogadget like that? I've ordered so much from them (actually....ALL FlightCycles built for customers thus far have run MotoGadget gauges....), that they did a 'special build' just for this bike at my request. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: COP TZR on April 11, 2010, 06:10:29 PM nice job. Now for the Dirt-Track test run!
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: NorDog on April 11, 2010, 06:39:44 PM I've ordered so much from them (actually....ALL FlightCycles built for customers thus far have run MotoGadget gauges....), that they did a 'special build' just for this bike at my request. Make sense now. I've been all over their website and had never seen that "face" before. I love the look of their stuff. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: The Bearded Duc on April 11, 2010, 10:53:26 PM www.motogadget.de (http://www.motogadget.de) (Just be sure to have a thick wallet before opening this link....) Yeah, clicked that link when I saw the gauges on "allegra". Very nice stuff, albeit expensive! Oh, and although I'm extremely happy you're going to NM I wish we could have gotten to hang a bit more. You're a real stand up guy Stu! Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: The Bearded Duc on April 11, 2010, 10:54:47 PM i like it...but wonder about the open belts on a "dirt track" bike? I'm sure it's not really gonna be used on the dirt. Or at least I hope not! ;) Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: Big Troubled Bear on April 11, 2010, 11:37:42 PM Nice work Stu [thumbsup]
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: hcomp on April 12, 2010, 01:10:30 AM Gorgeous! Love the creative touches there sir!
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: Juan on April 12, 2010, 05:28:47 AM What can one said when everything has been said.. You are the man...!! [bow_down]
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: WetDuc on April 12, 2010, 05:55:07 AM That bike looks great! I love the exhaust!
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: Duck-Stew on April 12, 2010, 06:16:35 AM I'll have some detail shots of the custom 'bits' posted up tonight.
Thanks all for the compliments. [thumbsup] It's a REEEEEEEEEAALLLLYYY fun bike to ride. Like a carnival ride was when you were 5 y.o. only this one doesn't have the odd guy w/4 teeth running it! Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: brix821 on April 12, 2010, 06:33:31 AM love the avons
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: The Bearded Duc on April 12, 2010, 09:07:12 AM love the avons Yeah, I was diggin those too. Definitely helps make the bike! Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: Fergus on April 12, 2010, 09:46:22 AM [thumbsup] It's a REEEEEEEEEAALLLLYYY fun bike to ride. How do the Avon Rain tires handle?Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: Oldfisti on April 12, 2010, 10:35:29 AM Meh.
That's what I would say if I was completely out of my mind and had no sense of taste! Stu has a great eye for detail and continuity when it comes to a build. This one is no different. Top notch work as always! Me want!!! Oh yeah, almost forgot... [bow_down] Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: orangelion03 on April 12, 2010, 10:36:25 AM She be a stunner Stuart!
I've been watching this beauty come together for the past few months and poor Stu has had to wipe the drool stains off it after every time I visited! One day I stopped by after he had the forks on...they werent finished yet and he just showed me the gaiters in a bag. I said YES!!! PERFECT!! Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: Oldfisti on April 12, 2010, 10:43:47 AM As the call came in ,I rushed to the phone as not to miss the call.Once it was clear that he wanted to come over & display his machine ,I was even more excited & ran to unlock & open the front gate awaiting the arrival.I stood & listened for the tone of a Ducati,& my ears heard it off in the distance a wicked tone ,only a tone that a well piped 2 valver could emit in the mourning quiet,& in rolled the machine & its rider.My eyes are quick to look,but first my welcome to the rider is without a doubt my first welcome.Then the dismonut & the eyes atart to look & everywhere I looked ,everything flowed,looked and fit like no other,the more i looked from all angles it became clear that he didn't miss a trick, to create a proper street tracker,with the right motor,wheels pipes,col,or ,all the cnc stuff was almost hidden in its color to blend very well ,yet it was their,the speedo sent me,where it was located,& the more I looked the better the got,the fork coating was so blened well with the frame powder coating & so forth.. the alpinas & the use of Avon rubber sent me even further into likeing this machine....the cockpit fit me well,use of ceryian clip ons & levers with certian resivors was a delight to hang over the rare rearsets ,are pregnant dogin,& im not a fan of cheap wanna bee with clip ons & rearsets & these aRE NOT THAT ,NOT AT ALL...what really sent me though was not only the stagger & use of the pipes,but who now would really think to use black fork gatters on usd showa forks to really capture the true street tracker use.....why my friend Stuart Baker,who without a doubt brought a smile to my face and a thumbs up for the best looking street tracker in a Ducati that ive ever seen sans none! & I want one... thanks Stu . later....Rock Store Couldn't have said it better myself... [thumbsup] Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: numbskull on April 12, 2010, 11:38:02 AM Love it! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: DCXCV on April 12, 2010, 11:57:26 AM So simple, so cool! New headlight position is great - what a difference a couple cm make. That whole bike is great. Nice job.
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: DesmoDiva on April 12, 2010, 12:06:05 PM [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]
[bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] ie. Awesome work Stu!!! Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: TwoWheels on April 12, 2010, 02:17:05 PM That thing is fugly. You should ship it out to me and I'll hide it in my garage so nobody has to look at it. I'll just let it out once in a while to punish it. ;) Seriously, though, nice work. Congratulations Stu and Rock Store. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: RetroSBK on April 12, 2010, 03:04:48 PM Good work Stu! Looking forward to seeing it in person!
Will Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: DucHead on April 12, 2010, 03:14:40 PM The make the beast with two backsin' money shot:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4458647112_2eeeea216f_b.jpg) Awesome!! [thumbsup] [evil] [beer] Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: junior varsity on April 13, 2010, 03:14:32 AM Thing is, I like the motogadget enough that I'd like to be able to see while riding without having to do a bit of an awkward look-down, but maybe its more exaggerated in pictures than it really is. I have never looked down at my ignition switch area while riding, maybe its not too hard afterall.
That said, my favorite is the hidden oil cooler. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: GLantern on April 13, 2010, 04:10:58 AM Excellent craftsmanship! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: Duck-Stew on April 13, 2010, 06:18:51 AM More photos from yesterdays photo-shoot:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4518344528_2f40a92409_b.jpg) (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2704/4517711215_4fdaa9d3ec_b.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4518345544_95be3315c8_b.jpg) (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2723/4517712187_7d625aedb5_b.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4517712609_173dcfe4be_b.jpg) (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2787/4518346778_113911c1aa_b.jpg) Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Spidey on April 13, 2010, 07:39:44 AM Love it, Stu. I own my favorite Flight Cycle creation, but I still love this latest. [thumbsup]
It's always cool to look at each new creation of yours and pick out the parts/themes that are common between your builds and those bits that are specific to each one. And it's cool to see the particularly good parts from one build work their way into your subsequent work. Congrats! I assume the reflashed ECU is working fine? It's a much simpler solution (albeit one that is only recently available) than hiding the gauge cluster computer and running all the wires through it. Is the key underneath the tank (ala the M1000SS) or the seat (ala the bobber)? Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: NoisyDante on April 13, 2010, 07:45:24 AM I'm digging the double lined Meccanica lettering on the tank.
Chroma keying eh? We'll have to see the results of that as well! Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: DucatiTorrey on April 13, 2010, 07:57:42 AM very nice. I want one so bad. Amazing. Why the green screen? for the website website?
yeah where is the key? i always though it would be cool to have to hidden toggle switches to start a bike, so only you know how to start it. dorky i know... Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Airborne on April 13, 2010, 12:21:28 PM Super nice. So many hidden details. I love the gloss red frame - dark tank look. Are those swatt clip ons mang??
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Monster Dave on April 13, 2010, 12:25:48 PM This might be a stupid question but what's the plug in the exhaust for?
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4518345544_95be3315c8_b.jpg) Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: stopintime on April 13, 2010, 12:39:53 PM This might be a stupid question but what's the plug in the exhaust for? ........... SuperTrap customizeable back pressure and noise reduction. Add more rings as needed. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: NorDog on April 13, 2010, 01:06:14 PM SuperTrap customizeable back pressure and noise reduction. Add more rings as needed. If you don't have a SuperTrap exhaust, you can always use a potato. [cheeky] Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Duck-Stew on April 13, 2010, 01:13:37 PM very nice. I want one so bad. Amazing. Why the green screen? for the website website? yeah where is the key? i always though it would be cool to have to hidden toggle switches to start a bike, so only you know how to start it. dorky i know... Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: NorDog on April 13, 2010, 01:20:36 PM Key is under the tank, and here's why the green-screen: Really really sweet. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: RetroSBK on April 13, 2010, 01:46:23 PM Stu, ride that thing to the Rock Store Sunday! I wanna check it out in person..
The Rainey Bike is back in town for a week or so, so Ill be riding the green machine, but one of my guys will be on the SF. Will Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Duck-Stew on April 13, 2010, 01:57:44 PM Too late... The bike's already w/it's owner and it was already at the Rock Store last sunday. That, and I'm moving to Albuquerque on Saturday.
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: mitt on April 13, 2010, 03:27:36 PM The new photos take it to another level, if that was even possible. [thumbsup]
mitt Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Duck-Stew on April 13, 2010, 03:33:34 PM The new photos take it to another level, if that was even possible. [thumbsup] mitt That is the only pic I've got from him thus far. And the size you see it is the size I got... I'm waiting for the poster-sized photos! Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: junior varsity on April 13, 2010, 03:55:56 PM Permanent shop move?
I'll have to make a roadtrip to visit. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Dieter on April 13, 2010, 04:17:06 PM I'm the proud owner of this machine. My name is Brendan. Hi :) My personal write up along with a story on the bike to come... Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Scottish on April 13, 2010, 04:22:12 PM I'm the proud owner of this machine. My name is Brendan. Hi :) lucky Duc. ;)My personal write up along with a story on the bike to come... Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Juan on April 13, 2010, 06:57:53 PM I'm the proud owner of this machine. My name is Brendan. Hi :) My personal write up along with a story on the bike to come... One beautiful looking moto Brendan, congratulations. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! Post by: Dieter on April 14, 2010, 09:12:29 AM Thing is, I like the motogadget enough that I'd like to be able to see while riding without having to do a bit of an awkward look-down, but maybe its more exaggerated in pictures than it really is. I have never looked down at my ignition switch area while riding, maybe its not too hard afterall. That said, my favorite is the hidden oil cooler. It's really not that awkward. Just a quick momentary glance. Besides, it forces you to feel things out a little more, focusing more on the machine and less on numbers. Is nice! And thanks, everyone. It's the most fun I've ever had on a motorcycle [moto] Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: stopintime on April 14, 2010, 10:37:16 AM Which oil cooler is it?
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Duck-Stew on April 14, 2010, 10:48:55 AM Which oil cooler is it? It's a small universal Setrab unit running -6AN fittings and lines. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: uclabiker06 on April 21, 2010, 03:41:46 PM Neato!
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Dieter on April 21, 2010, 04:03:14 PM (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v672/whitedevil6sic6/IMG_0695.jpg)
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Travman on April 21, 2010, 04:24:41 PM I'm not eloquent enough to express how much I like this bike. The details are nice such as the scrambler type tire thread, the black spoked Alpinas and the hidden oil cooler (which I predict will become a frequently copied idea for customized Monsters). I also love the universal SuperTrapp dirtbike mufflers, heat wrap, black oil lines & fittings, and the unique finish to the forks. However, there is more to this bike than just cool details. It really comes together as a tough looking scrambler type Monster. The only other bikes I ever seen similar to this one were the JVB Moto Monster & Multistrada scramblers. This is the kind of bike I've thought about before, but never in a million years could I have had it come together this well. Congratulations Brendan and good job Stuart.
Were the forks anodized that color? What color is it? (edit: Nevermind I see that you mentioned they are clear hard anodized.) Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Goat_Herder on April 22, 2010, 11:12:30 AM Key is under the tank, and here's why the green-screen: LOVE IT!Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: gatorgrizz27 on April 22, 2010, 03:08:04 PM Love the styling on the bike, its nice to see something different, and the front end is incredible [thumbsup]
A few "tweaks", ok some pretty big ones, I think would look if this bike will continue to evolve: Lowering it front and rear very slightly, it looks just a bit too tall and spindly for some reason Tubular, Sport Classic style swingarm - this would be awesome and make the rear look as good as the front Dual shotgun style high exhaust - you could even keep the cans, but pipes up there would really tie the exhaust together and complete the theme http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/features/122_0901_mc_project_triumphant_scrambler/photo_03.html (http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/features/122_0901_mc_project_triumphant_scrambler/photo_03.html) Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Popeye the Sailor on April 22, 2010, 04:07:28 PM Everyone has opinions about other peoples bikes but not all of them need to be expressed. Saying someone's custom bike looks great but it would look better if such and such were done just negates the whole compliment in the first place. I see no reason why only positive opinions should be expressed. We don't extend that to Motocreations, Celli or anyone else, so why Stu? He's a big boy-he's been making customs for a while-he can handle the criticism. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: The Bearded Duc on April 22, 2010, 04:12:11 PM You're right.
Fixed. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: sbrguy on April 22, 2010, 04:12:21 PM i don't think the suggestions are bad, it just gives people ideas on how stu's creation could be further modified by others to make maybe their own version of what he did.
stu may or may not have thought the exact ideas before coming to a final design, only he knows that for sure but the restof us can guess and maybe try to do the same thing with our bikes. the thing i like the most about the bike is the hidden oil cooler with the airbox removed, that is really great.. personally i don't like chopped tail on the bike or the routing of the loweer exhaust (something that hugs the engine more would be crazy looking but maybe not feasible but i'm imagining it), but hey others like it as it... but the clean look of the engine by basically "eliminating from view" the oil cooler is sick!!! Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Drunken Monkey on April 22, 2010, 04:42:22 PM i don't think the suggestions are bad, it just gives people ideas on how stu's creation could be further modified by others to make maybe their own version of what he did. BLASPHEMY! SO IT IS WRITTEN IN THE BOOK OF STU, SO IT SHALL BE FOREVER. Seriously, feedback and suggestions are always good. My take is that if everyone likes my bike I'm not trying hard enough. Besides, I know Stu gives himself the hardest feedback of all ("if only I could have changed the....") Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Duck-Stew on April 22, 2010, 06:36:14 PM There are many different considerations taken when designing and executing a customer's vision into a custom build.
I take no offence at the criticisms and make no apologies for how it turned out. The round-tube swingarm would have been an option were we not already overbudget and were I not facing a move (this bike got done a mere week before I packed up & left SoCal). There were also other financial and aesthetic influences that went into the bike that maybe would have changed... Overall, this bike got really damn close to my overall vision for it and I, as well as my customer are very pleased... For the record: my Café-Racer rebuild will be the closest to my vision and be the bike with the least amount of compromise involved with it's execution. (Sorry Spidey...). ;) Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: The Bearded Duc on April 22, 2010, 06:54:53 PM I can't wait to see that rebuild!!!
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: DRKWNG on April 22, 2010, 09:35:30 PM Stu, what sort of swingarm are you planning to use on the CR? Interested in a tubular piece from a Sport 1000 Mono? ;)
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: DucHead on April 23, 2010, 01:18:50 AM Stu, what sort of swingarm are you planning to use on the CR? Interested in a tubular piece from a Sport 1000 Mono? ;) If memory serves, he already designed and fabbed a custom swingarm. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Duck-Stew on April 23, 2010, 02:17:46 AM http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=13264.msg460959#msg460959 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=13264.msg460959#msg460959)
Click here ^^^ to see the arm. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: DucHead on April 23, 2010, 02:27:28 AM http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=13264.msg460959#msg460959 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=13264.msg460959#msg460959) Click here ^^^ to see the arm. So my memory still serves. ;D That post also states that your completion date is 07/01/2010. Is that date still reasonable? Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Duck-Stew on April 23, 2010, 03:09:53 AM Unfortunately that date likely won't happen now... My finances took a major hit to be here in NM.
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Popeye the Sailor on April 23, 2010, 10:00:35 AM Unfortunately that date likely won't happen now... My finances took a major hit to be here in NM. Just send me the title and I'll loan you some cash ;) Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: JEFF_H on April 23, 2010, 10:23:57 AM My take is that if everyone likes my bike I'm not trying hard enough. I think your bike is balls. (and not the good kind like 'the dog's bollocks') I like stu's stuff tho. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: MotoCreations on April 23, 2010, 11:58:48 AM What's interesting is the evolution of Stuart / FlightCycles over the years and the direction he is slowly charting into the world of retro theme and older styled Ducati's intermixed with minimalism and pure functionality. And convincing his customers to allow him to build such creations due to his passion thereof. Each is unique and exploring a world opposite of the normal billet/carbon/bolt-on wonders that are usually built by others. So love them -- hate them -- indifferent to them -- they are all unique without question.
Stuart has more projects upcoming undoubtedly -- as well as personal projects of his own. (Although as I know too well, personal projects are always done AFTER customers work is done) I'm sure we are going to see him further explore this unique direction he is driving towards and I will admit I am enthused to see what he creates! He claims his Café-Racer rebuild will be the closest to his ultimate vision -- I doubt it -- once that it done it will just inspire him to push it to the next level... Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Loyalizer on April 27, 2010, 12:07:20 PM Stu stocks cans of all kinds of AWESOME, and whips it out when necessary...
The bike is Amazing - Again... [thumbsup] Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: 1KDS on April 28, 2010, 04:59:20 PM Looking at the pics again...No temp sensor? Looks like the front valve cover that houses the sensor has been replaced with a blank. I like the simplistic look of it, but is there anyway to keep an eye on temp? Yes, I noticed the oil pressure sensor delete also, but I have seen that on a couple bikes.
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Duck-Stew on April 29, 2010, 06:49:13 PM Oil temp sensor is an unneccessary thing so it went bye-bye... Cylinder head temp is a necessary input but doesn't have to be on the H head so I moved it to the V head input.
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: 1KDS on April 30, 2010, 03:40:58 PM Cool, that's a nice touch. I keep finding more things about it the more I look.
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Duck-Stew on April 30, 2010, 06:22:13 PM No one has mentioned the slash-cut and capped frame ends yet... Did everyone miss those?
Maybe all eyes were on the gauge placement and 'hidden' oil cooler... Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: sbrguy on April 30, 2010, 07:56:17 PM stu, i saw the capped frame ends on the tail chop. but bc it was the tail chop it wasn't my thing.
the fork gaiters were a great idea really made it have that "dirt track" sort of feel look to it. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Privateer on May 01, 2010, 06:08:18 AM No one has mentioned the slash-cut and capped frame ends yet... Did everyone miss those? Maybe all eyes were on the gauge placement and 'hidden' oil cooler... didn't notice it until you mentioned it. Nice detail. something I always like about the bikes you build. Seems like there's always a new subtle detail to notice. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Scottish on May 01, 2010, 06:18:07 AM I saw it too, in the pic where the poster askes about the plugged exhaust I actually thought that was what was going to be mentioned. Clean and subtle boys, clean and subtle(penguins of madagascar voice)
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: NorDog on May 01, 2010, 07:29:42 AM No one has mentioned the slash-cut and capped frame ends yet... Did everyone miss those? Maybe all eyes were on the gauge placement and 'hidden' oil cooler... No, I both noticed them and thought they were way cool. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: The Bacon Junkie on May 01, 2010, 10:38:14 AM Maybe all eyes were on the gauge placement and 'hidden' oil cooler... Funny story about that.... At the time Stu was building this bike, we were sharing a house, so I saw the bike knits original form, completely disassembled, and built into the awesomeness it is now. Every once in a while, Stu would ask me to hold something in place so he could look at it from a different perspective or determine which placement/angle/location the part looked the best. I did this with the 'hidden' oil cooler. I remember when he showed me the pregnant dogin' oil lines he procured for the project. Here's the funny, yet really cool part of the story. The bike was almost finished, Stu was just fabbing the exhaust, I was just looking at the bike and drooling. Words that actually came out of my mouth --> " I know that 620's and 750's don't really need an oil cooler, but I can't believe a DS1000 can go without one. " :o I don't know if this goes to my A.D.D., lack of bacon intake that day, or Stu's skills... But, I'm gonna go with choice #3. The bike just looked so good, like that's the way it was just "supposed" to look. I can't believe it, but this bike had that much of an effect on me. Wish it was mine. [bow_down] Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Speedbag on May 04, 2010, 01:01:12 PM Every once in a while, Stu would ask me to hold something in place so he could look at it from a different perspective or determine which placement/angle/location the part looked the best. And that right there is key - scoping various things out from every angle and pondering every detail, and taking all the time in the world to be sure it matches "the vision". [thumbsup] Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: the_Journeyman on May 04, 2010, 04:00:42 PM Curious, what brand/type/size tires are those? I traverse many gravel roads with my Monster and those might be work looking in to.
JM Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: kopfjäger on May 04, 2010, 04:08:19 PM Curious, what brand/type/size tires are those? I traverse many gravel roads with my Monster and those might be work looking in to. JM Avon rain slicks. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: The Bacon Junkie on May 04, 2010, 04:14:39 PM Avon rain slicks. You only get maybe 15 miles out of them on the street... On gravel, you wouldn't even make it out of your driveway... ;D [bacon] Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Duck-Stew on May 04, 2010, 04:39:54 PM Front is an AV49 and rear is an AV50. He's already scheduled to replace one of them next week. Yes, that's right...a tire replacement already...
I pushed my fingernail into the rubber and it made an impression.....that never came out.* *(only a slight exaggeration) Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Duck-Stew on May 04, 2010, 04:40:23 PM Check into the Dunlop D616 tires... They could work for you JM.
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Dieter on May 04, 2010, 05:32:57 PM Yep. Those tires went quickly. I'm trying out the D616's. If I can have the penske and new tires on by the weekend, I'll be bringing the dirt tracker on that sunday socal ride. Here it is freshly cleaned...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v672/whitedevil6sic6/Picture1-2.png) Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: junior varsity on May 04, 2010, 05:53:27 PM I'm still diggin' the pipe layout.
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Monsterlover on May 05, 2010, 03:50:56 AM Dieter, you also may want to check out Pirelli Scorpion Sync's They come stock on KTM 950SM's
They last thousands of miles, work fine on the street and ok in the dirt. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Düb Lüv on October 11, 2010, 08:28:09 PM nice bike i just remembered. def worth bumping.
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: 1KDS on October 12, 2010, 02:56:37 PM since it's been bumped, Stu, when you moved the temp sensor to the v head did you use a valve cover off of a 620 (without oil cooler mounts) or trim the ds piece?
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Duck-Stew on October 12, 2010, 08:05:56 PM since it's been bumped, Stu, when you moved the temp sensor to the v head did you use a valve cover off of a 620 (without oil cooler mounts) or trim the ds piece? Since the transplanted engine is a DS1000, It would need a Horz intake valve cover from a Multistrada to do the move to the vertical w/o having the mount interfere w/the undertank area. So, I had to trim this one. Took a few minutes to do and after paint, you'll never see it even if it was visible. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Düb Lüv on October 12, 2010, 08:16:36 PM how did those 3M supertrapps sound?
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Duck-Stew on October 12, 2010, 08:19:29 PM 6 blocks away sounded like 6 houses away. [roll]
Buy a lot of these: (http://www.hacofamerica.com/earplug2.JPG) Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: The Bacon Junkie on October 12, 2010, 08:22:43 PM 6 blocks away sounded like 6 houses away. [roll] Buy a lot of these: (http://www.hacofamerica.com/earplug2.JPG) What he meant to say was, "Holy Shit they sound frickin' awesomely badass!" [evil] ;D [bacon] Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Duck-Stew on October 12, 2010, 08:24:19 PM Oh, no joke they do sound bad-frickin'-ass... Them's just some loud pipes is all... [thumbsup]
(I like my bikes loud BTW). Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: The Bacon Junkie on October 12, 2010, 08:39:29 PM Oh, no joke they do sound bad-frickin'-ass... Them's just some loud pipes is all... [thumbsup] (I like my bikes loud BTW). You don't like your pipes loud... [roll] you like your pipes REEEEAAALLLLLY frickin' LOUD! [evil] Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Düb Lüv on October 12, 2010, 08:43:18 PM i was trying to get an idea of what they sound like on monster. seems like every person posting a video of their ducati they'll hold the camera right buy the clutch or hurricane force winds.
did running the 2 singles pipes, without the bridge, have any effect on the engine of performance? Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Duck-Stew on October 12, 2010, 08:53:05 PM The system uses equal length pipes so the effect of having 2 separate exhaust pipes was kept to a minimum. The greatest loss (IMO) was likely due to the lack of any scavenging effect b/c the two exhaust pipes never met each other. But, it was a dead-stock DS1000 motor w/dead-stock gearing and heavy wheels but still hauled the mail! [thumbsup]
I'm sure it's not an ideal system and may be down a few HP from a set of slip-ons, but because the customer was coming off a 695, I would've had to plug one pipe completely for him to be unimpressed w/the power. Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Duck-Stew on October 12, 2010, 08:53:36 PM You don't like your pipes loud... [roll] you like your pipes REEEEAAALLLLLY frickin' LOUD! [evil] WHAT?!? Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Düb Lüv on October 12, 2010, 09:06:46 PM i love how the pipes remind me of the twin zards for the SC/PS. i enjoy looking and thinking about'em. good job Stew [clap]
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: The Bacon Junkie on October 12, 2010, 09:08:58 PM HUH???!!! I just had a flashback to our "Rev-Off" at 2009 MotoGP @ Laguna... With all the people on the hill behind us cheering... And Rich giving up... [evil] That was fun! ;D ;D [bacon] Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Duck-Stew on October 13, 2010, 03:34:51 AM Oh yeah! I had forgotten about that... I was more thinking about La Ducati Day '07 and the Ducati music challenge. I didn't win (lack of tone), but the SS2R & the Coup D'état were the two loudest bikes by a fair margin!!! :P
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: accrocker on October 17, 2010, 08:37:47 AM Hey Stu, what rearsets are those that you are using on the bike? They look great! Really cleans up the back end.
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Duck-Stew on October 19, 2010, 09:43:49 AM They're old Pro-Italia units which are no longer available.
Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: monsta on October 22, 2010, 04:45:19 PM I'm obviously not spending enough time on this forum! I havn't seen this thread before!!
Stu, you certainly are a man of vision! [thumbsup] nice work! how do you do that? do you do a drawing first, or does it all come together in your head before (or during) the build? Title: Re: FlightCycles' latest Custom Monster! The Dirt-Track Special! NEW PICS pg5 Post by: Duck-Stew on October 23, 2010, 09:07:35 PM My design process is usually this (sometimes though; it just 'comes to me')...
1) Assess where the customer's bike is right now. 2) GRILL the crap out of the customer as to what they want out of the build. 3) Ask what the customer dislikes about their bike and why. Using those three points, I try to mentally create a line and then extrapolate further than what they want to something they didn't even know they wanted... So far, I'm 100% successful. [thumbsup] |