Ducati Monster Forum

So apparently the carbon solo-seat is still available. However most likely not for long. I was quoted close to $900. What did they originally go for. The people who have them, do you like it / is it worth it. I do like the look, but $900 is big money for a seat. I think I could fab something similar for 1/5 the cost.

Who's selling that seat?

I agree- it could be done for a LOT less...

Not sure I want to give out that info until I've made my decision. :)

I have often thought of using a small plastic tank, then making a monocoque incorporating a dummy tank and seat combined. I just don't know how I would go about installing the tank underneath the dummy. I know that there's a good portion of the front of the tank that is not really there (to accommodate the airbox). Maybe it would compromise some fuel capacity; but my longest trip is about 30 miles.

Thoughts?

Not sure what bike you have, but I've see this on a 696. I wanted one bad until I saw it in person. It still looked great, but the way the carbon piece attaches to the seat seemed cheesy to me. It only had 2 mounting points in the front and when I touched the back part of the tail it easily pivoted back. There is no seat under the tail to hold it up, if that makes sense. I would think for almost a $1000 they would put some sort of support bracket to hold it.  [thumbsdown] I'd just by a carbon rear cowl and make your own.

the old school one requires removal of the stock sidepanels (though they did sell carbon ones that worked with the solo carbon seat/tail).

Its supposed to be considerably lighter than the stock seat.

There's a local here in DFW that has one that I was considering buying for a more attractive price, but never pulled the trigger.

i hear it's uncomfortable as a mofo... but it sure does look sweet.

Anyone have a picture of this mono seat?  I've seen it before, but I've forgotten if I liked it or not.

New Monster

(http://www.store.commoto.com/images/96995409B-ducati-monster-carbon-tail.jpg)

Old Monster

(http://www.protwins.co.uk/product_imgs/S4_S4R/carbon/L_S4carbon36.jpg)

 [thumbsdown]

waste of good money, lightweight or not(although I have to question just how much weight it saves)
$1k will buy a host of other things that actually enhance performance

My main reason for interest is that my bike is turning into a solo-ride. Clearly the stock, or all other aftermarket seats are designed for 2-up and the cowl is really just a cover up. I would like to get the look of a mono. However, I am still torn because of the baggage factor. I curently ride with a back pack, and it is a real PITA. So ideally I would like to have a tail bag. The tank bags get in the way at refueling. I think my best option is to try and fab up a 1098/1198 mono to look as thought it is factory.

One of the girls on the UKMOC forum bought an old style carbon solo seat off ebay afew days ago for $200 delivered an absolute bargain but the sting in the tail is the price of the carbon side panels that go with it $300 from a dealer who still has a pair in stock... :'(

 [coffee]

solos style bikes are a cheap conversion. Unbolt the passenger footrests. There .....you have a one person motorbike in about 3 minutes with zero $ spent. [thumbsup]

Having become a single lad myself as of late, that was my path! Cycle Cat rear sets and a custom made aluminum cafe style solo cover...

Well said Betty!

the old school one is significantly lighter and is designed for the go-fast track oriented machine. i was close to grabbing the one that's here locally on the cheap, until i remembered some other things higher on my priority list and 'cushion' is not really its strong suit, quite apart from my sargent seat.

If we are talking about the DP solo/carbon seat, I weighted it along side the stock seat.  I'm digging for the specs I wrote down....I don't remember a "significant" weight savings.  At $700 for the seat, the ratio was about the same as replacing steel bolts with Ti IIRC.

Has any one tried to custom fit a 1098/1198 style seat to the older monster. Ideally, that is the look that I am going for. After all, it is a monster and what do we do to monsters,    Customize. Just trying to find a cool look, while still maintaining some comfort. As far as the weight goes, I think I can lose 20lbs of me for like next to nothing, fact is I will actually same money.

dont know what the tail from this one is but i love this bike....
(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/8919/gratten2006021.jpg) (http://img151.imageshack.us/i/gratten2006021.jpg/)

its a 748/916 style tail.   odd brake setup there.  i also see split singles and maybe the rr exhaust.