Ducati Monster Forum

Been doing some work on the bike:  some rework of things changed by the previous owner, some new stuff.  The original owner of the bike replaced the plastic rear fender bits with a tray made from an aluminum stop sign.  I left it alone for a few months, painting it red so it didnt look like it was made from a stop sign.  When I installed the SACHS reservoir shock, I had to remove the rear coil bracket, which also held the PC3 module, so I figured that since I had to remount the coil somewhere I would make a new tray and incorporate a coil mount on it.  I also decided to mount the rectifier under the tray so as to open up some storage space under the seat...to keep it clean, I made a splash shield to protect it from dirt thrown by the tire.  I had intended to attach the PC module in the same general area, but I decided to take advantage of all the space under the tank left by the replacement of the airbox with cones.  While I was at it, I installed the belly pan I bought last week.  Pretty straightforward but found two issues.  On the right side, I had to add a spacer (and longer bolt) so that the mount would clear the peg bracket.  On the left, the kickstand and spring interfere with the pan material and will need to be relieved for adequate clearance.  I also modified the mounting slightly by adding rubber grommets between the pan glass and the mounting bracket (hopefully will minimize any potential stress and cracking).  Painting will follow this week.

Tray is made from 1/8 aluminum plate, primered with Rustoleum aluminum primer, and painted with Krylon Banner Red (Rustoleum Regal Red is a closer match to the frame, but Krylon dries faster)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/trayunder.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/trayupper.jpg)

This shows the approx volume I can store under the seat.  Could add a few tools and a rag.  Need to clean up the wiring to the rear lights.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/traystow.jpg)

PC bracket is made from thin gauge aluminum sheet and is held in place by the battery strap

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/pcbracket.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/pan1.jpg)

Close-up of right rear bracket showing steel spacer.  All I could find at the moment, will replace with aluminum one next week.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/tray2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/pan2.jpg)

Looking Good Buddy!!  [thumbsup]

I've been waffling on a belly pan for years.  I can't wait to see it painted!!  [beer]

Looking good!

Love these DIY projects.  Keep us updated with pics!

Why replace the steel spacer with aluminum?  Is the spacer not stainless, or are you just looking for that .2 ouce weight loss?  :)

It's rolled mild steel and should be rusty by the time I replace it with an aluminum one. 

Regarding weight...my office is located at the division of the company I work for responsible for composite designs, molding, forming etc.  Eventually, I will replace the aluminum one with a properly designed carbon fiber tray  (already modeled it in Solidworks).  Should save at least 1/2 pound. [thumbsup]

Thanks Stu!!

well done Roberto that monster is gonna look fantastic!..Cheers from Brissie

Guille

I'm now thinking of deleting/filling/covering/blending the little NACA ducts  They are clearly cosmetic as I imagine you get plenty of air flowing through the front of the pan.

I kinda like the ducts.  They're not really at the proper angle (aesthetically) but taking a slab of uninterupted plastic and making it attractive can be tough.  Maybe cut/modify the existing ones?

Bellypan looks familiar- Italmoto?

I couldn't get myself to pay for their brackets. How are you going to make yours?

Everything looks good!!!

Nice bellypan , i have that same one. I  put some wire mesh in the air hole areas looks good

Yup, Italmoto.  I purchased theirs.  Believe me, they are worth it.  I could have fabricated a set, but they would have cost me in time.  The Italmoto parts use stainless steel tabs (dont rust and are flexible), and swaged rivet nuts.  Everything lines up nicely. 

Post pics please!!!  Your avatar is too small to see the details!

Here's a little photo-chop sans scoops...I think I like it  :)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/pan1b.jpg)

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/rhufner/duc2.jpg)
(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/rhufner/duc1.jpg)

Best i have for now

I have been prepping and painting over the last couple evenings and here are the results so far.  I used Dupli-Color Bright Red spray, and the same brand clear coat.  That tail piece is by Barracuda  that was molded in black with a pebbled surface.  I used gray body primer over it then sanded the whole thing with 320 until the gray was removed and I had a nice smooth surface.  Primered with Rustoleum automotive white primer for plastic, used the red, then finished with the clear coat.  I had already painted the aftermarket cowl red, but it was scratched and chipped so I wet sanded with 400, then began building up color coats again.  The red was wet rubbed with fine scotchbrite before clear coat was applied.  The belly pan required more work as I had to blend in the center mold part line.  Primer, sand, primer again, etc., final prime with white, the color coat, scotchbrite, clear coat.  I think the pan will require a light rubbing out to cleanup the clear coat.  Pictures of the parts mounted after they cure for a few days.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/redcowl2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/redcowl1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/redpan1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/redpan2.jpg)

Nice work!

What was the code on the duplicolor? and does it match pretty good?

Thanks!   The color is BGM0398 Bright Red.  It required two cans each of color and clear coat (BCL0125) to cover all three parts (I used Krylon Banner Red on the inside of the pan to save Duplicolor).  I originally used this color to paint the tail cowl last year and I matched it from the cap.  I figured it was separated enough from the other colored parts that a close match was good enough.  I went with what I knew for the pan and fender and you can see for yourself that it's pretty close, though from some angles and lighting it could be a wee bit darker than stock.

With flash:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/redcolormatch1.jpg)

garage light only:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/redcolormatch2.jpg)

Finished and installed.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/redfinished1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/redfinish3.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/redfinish2.jpg)

finished?

what about the stripes?

Decided on no stripes.

Bike looks great  [thumbsup]  Really liking what you have done.  Only thing I would do is reroute that hose on the right side of the engine.  That always has bugged me.  Even Ducati started rerouting it with the HM and new Monsters. 

Quick question - What's with the "Remove Before Flight" streamer?  I know what they are used for, just curious as to where you have it connected and it's purpose.

Man, the belly pan with the stock DSS rearsets gives some really cool lines! But it looks great with the SSS too!

Thanks!  The streamer is to remind me to make sure everything is ready for riding...tightened screws, checked fluids, etc...just to make sure it's safe to ride after working on it.

Cool.  I like that.

Taken earlier today...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/santaanaroad1sml.jpg)

one thing left to do.
REMOVE DB KILLERS.
[evil]

Sorry bro, I like my neighbors to like me.

Does anyone know if the bellypan from ItalMoto will fit on an 01 m750 dark??? LOVE the bellypan look!! and i want to put one on but on the website it says that its made for 600 and 900 models....

Anyone know if their is a difference? and if it would work for my bike?

http://www.italmotoparts.com/product_info.php?products_id=6 (http://www.italmotoparts.com/product_info.php?products_id=6)

$44.00 for this belly pan?! ^^^^^^

Anybody here use it? Photos on bike if you have. Looking to use this on the 620 and I can't believe how cheap it is.

im all over that if it will fit my 620.....

If it fits a 600 it will fit a 750 or 620

i thought so, i could make it work one way or another, actually i think it would be more fun if it didnt fit.....

I have that belly pan on my 2000 M900s

can i see a bigger pic of it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/D0250-BELLY-PAN-DUCATI-MONSTER-600-900-S2R-S4R-NEW-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3f071ae893QQitemZ270702143635QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/D0250-BELLY-PAN-DUCATI-MONSTER-600-900-S2R-S4R-NEW-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3f071ae893QQitemZ270702143635QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories)

more expensive on ebay! same guy ive been thinking about buying for a while but i am unsure of quality.

they sell the bracket separate for 20 bucks, i think i would just make something to mount it myself.

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/rhufner/duc1.jpg)

did you buy the mounting kit or did you do it yoursef? if you bought it do you think it could be easy to do it yourself?

When i bought the bike it came on there , and the guy i got it from had a place in washington state do all the work but i have taken it off a few times to do oil changes and its not that much to it just soom spacers and little metal extentions. I'll have to get some pics.

Totally getting it!!! going to invest in the bellypan...and the seat cover...already orderd the puig vision wind screen from monsterparts!! should get it here pretty soon! then once i get the seat cover and the belly pan its time to mount and fabricate then paint!!! ill post pictures...

what are your guy's thoughts on colors....i know im going with a gloss black base...but i havent decided on the stripe yet....thinking eighter ferarri red stripe on the gloss black....or a shiny grey on the gloss black....i think the red would pop...but the grey would look meaner??? Opinoins>>>?