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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: rollin thunder on May 10, 2011, 12:09:07 AM

Title: 1997 Monster600 engine case colour assistance
Post by: rollin thunder on May 10, 2011, 12:09:07 AM
Hi all,
I have a 97 ducati monster 600.

I want to touch up a couple of chips and imperfections where the battery breather leaked acid onto the paint on my engine case, and just want to know what the engine casing colour is.
ive been to a few local paint places and theyre not 100% sure. They dont want to colour match and get it wrong, so would prefer a name and/or colour code.

Ive seen a difference in colours depending on year model and mine appears to be a darker colour to newer monsters. its an interesting colour in the light.

I have searched all over the net in many forums, google etc etc etc, and here, and cant find anything to help unfortunately.
Heres a pic if it helps....

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/lcgtr1970/eng-case-close-up.jpg)


Any help in regards to this will be MASSIVELY appreciated
thanks guys
Title: Re: 1997 Monster600 engine case colour assistance
Post by: Michael on May 10, 2011, 01:15:02 AM
Just take off your clutch cover and take it down to the paint shop to have them match it. You can even ride your motorcycle without the cover, if that's an issue.
Title: Re: 1997 Monster600 engine case colour assistance
Post by: The Bearded Duc on May 10, 2011, 01:48:58 AM
Sorry, I don't have any help with the color but.....

Quote from: Michael on May 10, 2011, 01:15:02 AM
Just take off your clutch cover and take it down to the paint shop to have them match it. You can even ride your motorcycle without the cover, if that's an issue.

That's a wet clutch bike, he can't just take the cover off and ride it around.
Title: Re: 1997 Monster600 engine case colour assistance
Post by: Monster Dave on May 10, 2011, 10:39:15 AM
Quote from: duc750 on May 10, 2011, 01:48:58 AM
Sorry, I don't have any help with the color but.....

That's a wet clutch bike, he can't just take the cover off and ride it around.

[laugh]


What a mess that would be!!
Title: Re: 1997 Monster600 engine case colour assistance
Post by: COP TZR on May 10, 2011, 08:58:16 PM
take them off and paint black.