Ducati Monster Forum

Well I just picked up a FBF exhaust, Carbon fiber slipons. Found a good deal on a set that had less then 200 miles on them and got them shipped for $499.  I'm also waiting to get my ECU back.  I sent it off to get it reflashed with DP map and inactivate the immobilizer. Hope to have it back this week.
Does anyone know What should I expect from these upgrades?    [wine]

Just a tiny bit more power, if any.

The sound, however, will make other riders think your bike will eat them, their bikes and children for lunch [evil] [moto]

the power /torque on paper is minimal. The bike will just be better, lots better. It will feel like more power becuase everything will be set up better than it could be stock due to EPA. It will be money well spent, and sound like satan himself is taking over the world! [evil]

you should expect, people turning their heads towards you.


lighter cans. shedding little bit weight.

pics pics pics pics. pics pics pics pics.

One of these -->  ;D

As soon as I get the exhaust and get them mounted I'll get some pic's up.  Hopefully by the end of the week.

I also have a 620 where did you get the ECU from?  I am trying to think of mods to do with mine besides bodywork.

No-brainer 620 mods:

Open airbox - induction noises are fun - low cost, big grins.

14t front sprocket if you don't already have one.

HH front brake pads.

Get the suspension sorted out.

Some extra cash?  Have the cams degreed and/or add a light flywheel if that's up your alley.  Some sticky tires always pay dividends.

BK

Yep the open air box is a pretty good one too.  And easy.

I got a 14T sprocket, cores cans, K&N pods, a Power Commander and a lightened flywheel.  All together, it's a much more fun bike.

yep the K&N pods are a great upgrade  [thumbsup]

I definitely want to open the airbox this is what I am thinking of doing...

I am thinking of getting a TPO Air Intake Kit. http://www.tpoparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=119&osCsid=29a93c304dfdf528156b4ed141d0cb24 (http://www.tpoparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=119&osCsid=29a93c304dfdf528156b4ed141d0cb24)

I am also thinking of getting a new set of bars because I am only 5'6 I think I am leaning to far forward.  But my posture also sucks too. 

Would Quat D Exbox make any help besides weight loss for the bike, I know it will change the center of gravity?  Thanks for the ideas guys!

sounds good but I pay like 70bucks for the pod filters
keep us up dated  [thumbsup]

YES clip ons came today sweet now to go and do the evil to lucy  [evil]

(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac206/motomonster/P1018715.jpg)where do I go from here the old head light does'nt work with the clip-ons any idea's??????need some kind of lights abd braket

I have done some engine upgrades on mine back at 20K ( pistons changed to ferracci kit mainly and power commander etc).  Had penske adjustable suspension put in and lowered front sprocket.... etc....  I don't regret getting the DP slip onearly on.  Other than that, you will outgrow this bike so fast that it is not worth making the same mistakes I did with major upgrades.

Honestly, not worth it at all.   The HP gain was only a few  (the dyno chart proved that).  I mean it performed well and tiny bit better but just not worth it at all.

You will outgrow it.

(Since I can't sell mine for any worthwhile $$, I am going to ride the crap out of it.  I am considering total engine upgrade from wreck bike to a higher cc if I can manage the $$ )  :-)

As for the lights, I did just add yesterday the HID kit  (Got it for $40 and am very happy with it.  The stock lights suck so bad but then my lights needed to be cleaned )


(get rid of the reflectors on the fork)   ;)

no I will never sell this bike like it to much she is a fun ride  ;D and the reflector rock are you joking lol where did you get the kit at ???? can you get me a website

I recently had an aluminum flywheel put in and I am happy with that mod, I almost think it had more of an effect than my 14t front sprocket. As far as the 620 mods go, I've gone about as far with mine as I need to, I'm not an aggressive rider and for me it makes enough power. I'd love to get a Sport Classic for my next bike but I'm so attached to my current build that I have no plans to get rid of it.

Check into this  http://www.ferracci.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=197 (http://www.ferracci.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=197)
Look in ebay first.  I got the pistons only and the rest from ebay.

Again, my advice, as attached as I am to this bike, not worth doing it.

But enjoy !   :) 

just got done with a ride and the clip ons feel way to low and I must be getting old , now I'll try going above the triple clap sucks getting old  [bang]

Ow, and I thought the clap was bad  [cheeky]

the best money spent would be on suspension.  Either getting the springs/oil sorted out, or finding some adjustable forks (and then getting the springs oil sorted out).

oh, and tires.  wearing out tires is also very good for making you a better rider.

IMHO, even the suspension upgrade was just not worth putting money into this HP bike.  I say that from experience having done (suspension upgrade, engine etc).

Ever since I start riding my Triumph S3, I tell you i just see how WAY underpowered the 620 is.  Ofcourse I know they are totally different classes of bikes.  I am surprised I got 0 chicken strips on the S3 but got a bit on the 620.  I find the S3 is so easy to lean than the DM620 believe it or not.

Anyhow, 620 is still cool to take out on the twisty, so it's a fun bike still.  On Str8, everyone will smoke you with no doubt.  Oh well, the fun part is the curves and that's when you see all sorts of brake lights from the others   ;D

that happened to me today on a group ride and I don't consider myself 'fast' at all.  they'd hit the straight and hammer on the gas.  I'd catch them in the turns.  It was an odd feeling.

But yeah, is suspension upgrades worth it?  It's worth it to make the bike work right.  It's debatable if all the shiny bits and new slipons do anything at all.

The way I see it, my 695 is that much less likely to blow my licence than a 900+cc bike.  By upgrading the suspension (and later brakes) on my 695 to the same standard as that on the bigger bikes, I maximise the enjoyment and safety, without increasing the risk of blowing my licence.

Ask yourself this question:

What is more important?  How fast can it go or how fast can it be ridden?  This is where suspension comes in.

Can the piston kit really be that bad? Its supposed to be 1hp short of an 800 and have 4 ftlbs of torque over the 800.The thing I see as an advantage is that you now have a freely rebuilt motor. A 900 swap get you more powerm but its still is going to have X number of miles on it, because its used. I'm thinking about doing something this winter, so this is an interested thread for me.

Bob

+1. I upgraded suspension (s2r 1000 forks) and did the 14T sprocket mod. Along with DP ECU and the open airbox, I'm pretty frikkin' delighted with my M695. Every time I get big bike envy, I remind myself that the 695 is still faster than the overwhelming majority of vehicles out there. Then I get happy again.

Would i have the same effect with my 620 opening the airbox?  What kind of suspension would you guys reccommend for a 620?  I have owned mine for a couple of yrs and I am really looking into modding the heck out of it.  Thanks for the help.

i got a set of used s4 adjustable showa forks on my 620  that were then resprung and revalved for my weight, bike is totally different, it will probably cost you around 400-600 when all is said and done to buy the used forks and have someone else do all the work with the springs and valves and oil, but obviously if you know how to do that stuff it will cost less.

I'd stay within the Monster family (or at least Ducati) and get adjustables off an S2R 1K or S4R (fully adjustable Showa). As for the airbox/ECU/Termis - I am really not entirely sure what they did for me in terms of performance, to be totally honest, but they probably bumped it up a bit. Important: I don't require my mods to be performance mods; any mod that makes me like the bike even more is worth considering. In that regard, the open airbox and termis, with its terrific exhaust note/bark, makes me smile every time.

Also, it's still a Ducati. Nobody else knows/cares that it's the smallest bike in the family.

(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac206/motomonster/rearshock.jpg)addin a new oh I mean used rear shock to my lucy  [thumbsup]

I had my stock flywheel lightened to half the weight and installed on Saturday. I think this is one of those "just do it" mods like a 14 tooth front sprocket. Definately makes things seem a little more zippy.  Between the flywheel and my 14 tooth front and 48 tooth rear. It won't hit 140 but anything under 100 is a lot more fun.