Ducati Monster Forum

Too much time to surf teh interwebz looking for new toys for the 620 [drool]...I'll keep you posted as they arrive, with pics if I'm smart enough to post'em. [moto]

Speaking of...what do you guys think about a set of used high-mount termis, DP ECU and K&N airfilter for $1000?

Anyone else have new bling on the way?

Is it the ECU for a 620? If not... then it's useless for you :( If so could be a good deal if it cans are in good shape.

I'm due for a new chain and sprocket set soon... though don't know if that qualifies as bling.

I'd go for 2x the [drool] [drool] with high comp big bore pistons from ferracci (http://www.ferracci.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=749)!!! Of course that would be 2x the [bacon] as well, but there is no thing as free lunch, so let the spending begin!  ;D ;D ;D

Seriously tho, I wouldn't be sure about putting that amount of money into a bike that you'll probably want to sell relatively soon to move up to something more powerful. Right now CraigsList has an '05 S2R for 6K and a '99 m900 with low miles and lots of nice mods for under 5k!

Personally I've bought a new pair of gloves (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/37/1291/ITEM/Alpinestars-Sledge-Street-Gloves.aspx) and pants (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/40/16608/ITEM/River-Road-Rivet-Denim-Pants.aspx) from Motorcycle Superstore. I also got one of those streetfighter/dirt bike headlights off ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320556264663&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT). I'm going to put it on the m750, just for kicks. ;D

My problem is I have a little exhaust envy after riding with Yuu a couple weeks ago...

but it's probably good advice to wait and snag a bigger model in the spring. [drool] The other things I've snagged are plug and play on lots of monsters, so I won't lose too much that way...or maybe I'll just have to keep both!  [moto] [moto]Shhh....talking like that will get me in BIG TROUBLE!

Well - if you can just find slip-ons (no ECU) all the DSS monsters share those. So it'd be easy enough to swap them or pull them for separate sale when the time came to sell the 620. The ECU would be for a 620 only, so that would make reselling it tougher.

- Though I missed part of the comment (was getting some ice cream while hiding for the storm yesterday) sugonaut buddy Brett proclaimed something like 'You need some Termis man. I've just spent 200 miles behind those things, and yeah you need some now.'

Then I must be really lucky since that's the deal with my wife: one bike's my commuter the other is my 'fun' toy ;D

I know how you feel tho, I'd pour entire paychecks into my bikes if my wife didn't keep me in check! And yuu's bike really looks awesome!

For what it's worth, here's my *current* drool list:
 - Mbp Heads, around $2500 (http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/shop/heads/heads.html)
 - Marvic Assen Forged aluminum wheels, 2530Euro
 - BrakeTech ceramic rotors about $2000
 - Ferracci 944 kit, $950
 - Lightweight Alu 700 frame, 3000Euro (http://www.dmtelai.it/prodotti/monster-replica/)

Thing is tho, that if/when I sell the bike I will NEVER get my money back. Some people think bikes are investments, and they'll get back whatever they spend in them...

Plus after shaving all that weight from the bike, I'll have to lose 30 pounds myself to keep it fair!  :D

Cheapest way to get more Hp per pound out of a bike is to get a lighter rider - Says the over 200 pounder.

Cross the 944 kit off... they have mixed reviews as best. Folks have found better results with High-comp pistons on the same displacement

I was DAMN sad when I missed the $100 termi slipons by 10 minutes :(

Then I could have saved the rest for my next object of desire...so many monster flavors, so little garage space!

Yippee! The new toys started arriving today...T-rex rear stand so I can follow Yuu's advice on proper chain maintenance!

Well with a bit of luck you might be able to score these arrow high mount cans on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ducati-monster-arrow-carbon-fiber-exhaust-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem45f4399948QQitemZ300450158920QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories).

What I don't know is if you need to remap your ecu when you change cans, or if you only need that when you change/remove the airbox... boy do I love my carbs!  [bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down]

Thanks MrEnke...those look tasty right now. I'll keep my eye on them.

Maybe Yuu can school us on the ECU remap?

You can't remap the factory ECU easily - I don't have that gear. Usually folks go with a power commander, juice box, power card etc to change up the fueling when one of the DP ECUs wasn't available.

BUT! IF you're just adding the slip-ons, then you really shouldn't need to adjust anything. IF you go adding an opened up airbox, K&N filter etc, then you have changed the AIR component of your air/fuel mix and need to compensate for it. But if you just open out the exhaust, the a/f mix coming into the combustion chamber is unaltered.

Well, I've gone from nothing really planned... to possibly trading out my rearsets and cans for monoposto cyclecat rearsets and that 916 style full system... 

Holy shit! What a difference a front tire makes. Just sweated my ass off coming home from the shop....where I got new tires and rear brake pads. My bike does the happy shimmy [moto] at 85 now instead of the bionic man...she's breaking up, she's breaking up!  [bang] (not that I use the rear much, but I'd like to know it works when I need it)


I'm awfully glad WindNoise has the [leo] occupied! This new fangled traction on these new tires is so amay-zing. I don't have to walk by bike around the curves any more.

I have to agree with the, "save your money for the next bike" approach. You can sink 2K into your 620 for (maybe) 5 more HP. Get your bike in solid running condition... and just enjoy it for what it is. Ride it for a 1-2 years and trade up to bigger displacement. You're doing the right thing by getting decent tires and brake pads. Maybe get some slipons for more growl. Arrows are an excellent value; they look better than stock, sound great, and are less expensive than most.

LED tail light arrived yesterday. Easy swap, but haven't tapped into the turn signals to integrate it yet...still waiting on the rest of the bolt-on fun.

I'll be selling my '07 S2R1000 soon if people are interested. Has a Spark midpipe + Leo Vince pipe + FatDuc emulator.

Hmmmmm....brain gerbils begin running faster.

Depending on how soon is soon, my wallet may or may not be interested. Let me know if you post it for sale.

Will do.

New exhausts arrived on Friday and I started the install on Sunday. Definitely more fiddly than the stock set up when it comes to the install (11 pieces of pipe + cans with about 14 springs). Hopefully I'll have enough free evenign time this week to wrap up the install and get the bike on the road again by the weekend.

Termi slipons in the mail to me today! Yippee!  [moto]

So ... when  is the 750 kit from ferracci coming in?  [evil] [evil] [evil]

Isn't the better question when is Tocino gonna put his s2r up for sale. Not too soon I hope, I'm saving my pennies...

In the mean time, the frame sliders have been installed, torqued to spec even.

Pennies?  :o

So....two hours and 10 pounds of sweat later....I'm wet with sweat and excitment: The TERMIS are on! ;D ;D ;D ;D [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [moto]

Woot! Can't wait to hear!

Pics or it didn't happen ;)

Pix or shens! Pix or Shens!

So I tried putting the images here using that there "Insert Image" button, but it no worky. [bang] I even read the FAQ for posting pictures and I'm still dain bramaged! [bang]

Before:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/rvtQC47siUDb0ET29erkiJZBlDFYXZnX1Vih2Ka_1XA?feat=directlink (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/rvtQC47siUDb0ET29erkiJZBlDFYXZnX1Vih2Ka_1XA?feat=directlink)

After:  ;D
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/x1h8QuFv8dXy07z6A8lmVZZBlDFYXZnX1Vih2Ka_1XA?feat=directlink (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/x1h8QuFv8dXy07z6A8lmVZZBlDFYXZnX1Vih2Ka_1XA?feat=directlink)

My sound video didn't turn out so well with my crap camera. But here's that: In person it sounds like [bacon] in the morning!
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Ck_1fPqTmSbhbb_rvuNNxJZBlDFYXZnX1Vih2Ka_1XA?feat=directlink (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Ck_1fPqTmSbhbb_rvuNNxJZBlDFYXZnX1Vih2Ka_1XA?feat=directlink)

And just in case these damn things don't work the whole album is http://picasaweb.google.com/113716201223644117709/DucPics?authkey=Gv1sRgCMqDk6H2wZGcmwE&feat=directlink (http://picasaweb.google.com/113716201223644117709/DucPics?authkey=Gv1sRgCMqDk6H2wZGcmwE&feat=directlink)

Load them up into photobucket, or another site like that, then post the img code here.

Here you go, before:
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z53/b_upton/Moto/Duc003.jpg)

After:
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z53/b_upton/Moto/Termi003.jpg)

Oh...that's nice. So you put some stickers on? ;D

Those look like the same model I had, but in aluminum

Stickers? I used Sharpies! [laugh]

Thanks, Ben!

Now I has your pics.   [evil]

Woot! Fozomas arrived today and are looking good. Bye bye Mickey!

New boots just came in today. NewEnough has TCX (formerly Oxtars) boots on clearance, and I bought a pair of X-square for $80.

I already have a pair of Oxtars Jupiter boots and I love them! The X-square are somewhat between the Jupiter and regular shoes. They don't have the gore-tex layer (water resistant and breathable) but they're lighter and more comfortable.

Nice! They remind me of a pair of (non-riding) boots I used to have. Oh and thanks for pointing them out after they're out of my size.  ;)

Damn, found them for less at sport bike track gear:
X-square $65: http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4527 (http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4527)
Jupiter $90: http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4171 (http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4171)

Oh well....


Next thing for me will be a 3/4 length jacket. I have mesh jacket for the summer and 1/2 length Tecnik (aka  asphyxia) that I've used until now but I need something better for the cold/wet months.

Right now the candidates are:

• Scorpion XDR Commander + warm and good fit - does not seem to vent much
• FirstGear Kilimanjaro + venting looks good - does not seem very warm
• Tourmaster Epic (warmer) or Transition (better venting)

The Scorpion is the most expensive at $340, then the  Kilimanjaro at  $300 (New Enough has a $40 rebate for it, so it goes  down to  260),  Epic is $215 and the Transition is $185.

I really like the features on the Scorpion: a waterproof and a thermal layer, wraps and straps for a snug fit, neck warmer, etc. But the arm vents seem useless and the chest vents seem worthless so I worry I'll end up feeling like a lobster.

MUST.NOT.BUY.MORE.TRINKETS!!! I'm getting ready to spring for a new TO ME ride... [moto]!



changed "new" to "new to me"

between the 3...the Kilimanjaro...IMHO...

Heh, just bought the Scorpion. After reading the review and the opinions on web bike world (http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/scorpion/xdr-commander-jacket/) I decided to go for it. I'll try it now before it gets too cold and see how much venting I can get out of it, and if it really sucks I will return it in exchange for the Kili.

Hold off until jan... Then we can drag to IMS and pop your cherry there... and damage your credit rating too.

Fixed that. I canNOT be trusted with a NEW new bike. Besides, I don't believe in financing vehicles or buying non-preowned. It kinda makes me sick to see that "drive it off the lot" depreciation. I'd rather spend that on mods.

Did I say anything about a new bike? I did not. But I will mention that Ohlins will have a stall, there's lots of new gear coming to market... plenty of other stuff to get :)

Speaking of new...is Yuu coming to the meet up Thurs? I still haven't heard this new exhaust!

Mmmmmhhhh Ohlins!

(http://forums.mycotopia.net/attachments/trip-inn/142051d1253497850-cider-potassium-sorbate-homer-drool.gif)

As far as exhaust tones go, the one Ian mounted is almost identical to what I have on the M900.

Yeah! What you said, don't listen to anyone else! Buy a nused one - preferably silver and local!  ;D

You trying to sell that old bucket of bolts with the chain held together with zipties? [evil]


;D

Nope - got the tool and adjusted the chain so I could finish the job. Now it pops wheelie as good as ever, uh I mean bounces off the rev-limiter as, uh I mean - idles smoothly and has good power up to 3K RPM, past which I never take it.

After everyone was talking about new jackets and such, MotoWheels is doing 15(+)% off on all their Dainese stuff.  Military guys get free shipping (and sometimes better deals), so let me know if you want anything and we can order it under my account.