Ducati Monster Forum

So After seeing Melvin's tail chop (great job melvin) [thumbsup]

Im thinking of giving mine (S4rs) the chop so what do you think  ???

Dock I may be missin something here... but do you really have a D16 DD?? I voted no incase you'r gonna chop that!  (unless you let me do it!  ;D) - Chris

Not here Yet ;D

But the chop is for the S4RS.

Oh OK then... well I change my vote to CHOP! [evil] ;D - Chris

that's a GREAT JOB SYDMONSTER   [thumbsup].............i've merely supplied the bike
as to your question - go ahead and do it - you will absolutely love the new look. it's like getting a new bike

No chop I.M.O, I have just finished the install of my No-chop short beer tray and carbon blinkers. I like it.
My 2c.
And guess what I got a rear hugger now  [roll]

I was wondering where the hugger was that ohlins dosent last long with the shit hitting it  [thumbsup]

I will watch this idea with interest - I may even do mine as well......

Mmmmm.... [coffee] [popcorn]

had one of those on my bike till last week..............can't say i miss it. but the golden rule says:   "your bike - your rules"

Very true your bike your rules......

I couldn't wait to do mine when I got it.

As much as I admire the tail chops.... Just can't do it to my baby.......... No chop for Big T...

But I reserve the right to change my mind, maybe, one day.....  [roll]

Soooo, what happened to it Melvin, got it lying around some where?  ;)  I haven't got the balls to cut the frame yet but one of those would be the next move.

BTW love the look of your bike with the chop  [thumbsup]

was going to cut mine and remove the udder  but arfter the transport cops going over and mesuring everything i have changed my mind, those round rego holders are not even legal  [leo],

as a matter of fact it will likely end up on ebay; unless...................... [evil]
it's mint and i had it clear-coted


http://www.carbonworld.de/shop/Ducati/Monster-600-1000/Carbon/rear-alteration-carbon-for-Ducati-Monster::879.html

No
Not for me anyway - chop looks great on pictures, but with me at 6' 4" on it, the bike looks too short/small. Also I like to stay "dry" on my back in the wet conditions that I ride in all the time.

Hi guys,

I generally hang on the main board, but I need to start checking here much more regularly - place to be when it comes to finding group rides in oz.

I chopped my S4 - I'm very happy with the result. But I kept EVERYTHING - so I can always return it to stock. And now I"m about to chop my pipes! The photoshopped image on the right is what they'll look like once I trim 10cm off.

Cheers all,   [beer]

Roy

(http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm47/roy-nexus-6/pipecut_comparison.jpg)

i'm curious...........how would you re-attach the cut part?

TOB had a post detailing the re-attachable tail chop. Hell, I'm too tired to write - prepare for ms paint!

Essentially, insert bar, slide parts together, weld. The welding will damage the paint, so that section will need to be refinished. However, the indicator assembly covers that entire section, so the weld would be invisible. The frame itself is about 2mm thick.. so you'd want something comparable to give strength.

My process would be a little more difficult as I don't have plugs in my frame - I have indicators which would be need to be removed (in pieces).

That's how I'd do it... but I'm open to suggestions!  [thumbsup]

(http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm47/roy-nexus-6/reattachchop.jpg)

Nos ??? Whats the go there Roy???

lol. My 10 yr old nephew recently saw 'The Fast and the Furious', and thought it was the greatest movie in creation.

My Sacchs shock cylinder was looking pretty dull,.. so we painted a redbull can, siliconed it in place - and there you have it. Got the sticker on ebay. The gauge was free - courtesy of a guy testing fire extinguishers in our building who loves Ducatis.

 [thumbsup]

now that is a frickin laugh Roy! nice mod!

after the cans you should go for Monster of the week!

also - the cut cans look good too....was 10cm the limit for cut without cutting the inner core pipes?

 [thumbsup]

Dos,

the carbonworld part's good - I've held one in my hands. nice.


Melvin - the new chop is definitely making the bike look more aggressive.

did you have a bracket for the indicators on your previous carbon tail piece?

no, it comes "as is". had to drill the holes in a tray itself

It certainly is Roy - where are you in Oz (and sorry if you have already answered this!)

The majority of rides have been organised in and around Syd, tho the Melb peeps are starting to get their act together in recent times!

Yeah Dos I just installed my carbonworld tail piece, very good quality, looks the part too.

Did you keep the stock indicators Tri? I'll be keeping mine - for a while at least - which I think would make it look dodgy, but I'm still thinking.

I think Roy is in Melbourne. I believe I may have bumped into him in Gisborne  [moto]

I replaced the indicators too, only $30 odd a pair but look heaps better.
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk203/Stozza_photos/ducati001.jpg (http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk203/Stozza_photos/ducati001.jpg)

Hey Spider, long time, no see. Thanks for sending me the message re this board! The NOS can is a big hit with my nephew's friends: seriously, would anything be cooler than a Ducati with NOS?

I'm not sure how far I can cut my cans - it seems to vary from bike to bike. I'm going to just have to take the plunge, and see what happens. I started a thread in 'Accessories & Mods', which details what I've managed to find out so far: http://ducatimonsterworldwide.org/index.php?topic=3568.0

Finally collected my bike. I'm $2300 poorer, but happier!  [thumbsup]


Hey Goldfish, I'm 150km north of Melbourne - Bendigo.

Holy Cow, DosVerde, if you are riding a monster S4R (or S4RS - I'm ashamed to say I didn't look closely enough) with a sweet Rizoma clutch cover with plexiglass front, then yes, you did indeed meet me in Gisborne when I was out mountain biking (of sorts). It's a small, small world.

Cheers all.  [thumbsup]

just had my S2R1000 cut and put on a competition werkes end on - much nicer look. now all i need is a new smaller number place to fit better between my spark cans. i'll post a pic when i work out how to do it!

I have often thought about it, but with my bike being a daily rider, and with our wet season up here in Cairns being about 2 months long, I think I won't be chopping at any time soon, I like the look, but I just think it would cause more hassles in our tropical weather, I prefer the extra protection from the Shit the rear wheel throws up.

I seen to be thinking down the same lines as you C/Duc dont fancy a wet arse :-\

But i dont do that much wet rides so still in 2 mindes  ???

Well you all know my position on the chop.
But it is a very personal choice, i never really considered the wet arse thing.
Like Dock, riding in the rain is not something I choose to do, unless I get caught out of course.

But I am a chop it man.
Again though I understand resale is harder once it's chopped.
Mine being a 620 is an easier model to sell.

Dock, looking at yours every time I see it, it gets prettier.
So I'd say leave it and look forward to the RR later in the year.

cheers
Matty...

i don't quite get all this fuss about getting a wet arse......you get wet anyway when riding in a wet so where is the difference?

Yeah I know you get wet when Riding, But up here in the rain, You get the Mud, rocks, animals, children.
Amazing amount of crap thrown up.
And carrying a back pack to work it is one less thing getting soaked.

Don't get me wrong, I love the look and if I didn't use my S2R 800 as an everyday rider, that bastard would be gone in about 10 seconds.
I have tidyed things up with a Smoked Lense(s) on the tail light and indicators and a resart eliminator.

So I'm happy (for now, I reserve the right to change my mind  ;) )