Ducati Monster Forum

This may be an interesting thread.......

And i get to be first....  I'm fitting lovely rear reflectors to mine (both bikes actually),  I guess this would be classed as a modification..... [thumbsup]   Next will be a rego sticker holder    [thumbsup]    Yeah yeah.....am now paranoid about being pinned again.........marshmallows in the Termis maybe........?
  

Something of an obsolete item here in SA - makes for interesting conversations when we cross the border....

Today I ordered a CF Hugger [thumbsup], LLS Bolt Kit, Rear break Fluid reservoir and a EVR sprocket cover. Yes Yes I'm blinging it up a little. Next month will be top triple and clip ons. ;D

Does it have to be the monster? I ordered some rear sets and billet sprocket carrier for the MV agusta, a rizoma brake fluid reservoir and chain for the darmah and rode the monster. The misses will have some questions for me when the cc statement arrives.
 

For me twaz a new chain ,front and rear sprockets.....and soon to be new levers.
Oh and a new  old Ducati font decal on the seat cowl   ;D
May as well doddle with it as too paranoid of  [leo] lately to ride the frigen thing  [puke]

My Rizoma Spy-R's finally arived from Spain... they are tiny!

I actually pulled the cover off and looked at mine - does that count? I was contemplating on riding it to work tomorrow.
It hasn't been ridden since the concourse.....newborns will do that to you I guess....

Yes love the pict of the new bub too

What about ktm's. Been getting a bit of functional bling for getting dirty with he fellas.... Ram mounts, new mirrors, radios and a tankbag

hooked her finally up to the battery charger, since there is no riding here until march/june....and took a look at her.. [wine]

 I finally got around to fitting my Oggie sliders. They've been sitting on a shelf for 5 months, not doing me much good there though.

i rode it....  [Dolph]

I put a new EVR 48T clutch from Monsterparts in over chrissy so I bought her a new clutch cover to go with it. Got it off eBay for $50 new from powerstands.

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That looks nice.

You said the new 48t is quieter than the OEM unit??

The excessive noise (I know, I know. It's supposed to sound like that) is the main reason I kept the closed clutch cover.
That and I am worried about my big toe sticking out from the end of my double plugger and getting wiped out on the pressure plates.

Looks like more to add to the wish list.

Not being so flash for cash unlike our resident Bling tragics Teff and Two Dawgs :-X

I went down the DYI route today and knocked up some aluminium Billet sliders for the front forks :)

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EBC organic pads today.

Rob nice sliders (weight please)

no wonder you won the show & shine look at the size of those polishing tubs

They call him Mr Sheen now Paul

Yes it went from a jackhammer at idle to a nice little tamborine  ;D

Oh shit Brian did you miss out again ? [laugh]

 Rob knocked a set up for me as well as I dropped into his work just by chance  ;)
for a chat and  [coffee] while he was on the lathe on his lunch break.

They look quite neat Rob, kinda blend in with the forks, how much for a set?? [beer]


I can pay with pizza and beer  [thumbsup]  :P







                                   Mmick

They look great Rob, can you do them in red? [laugh]

I went to Hobart yesterday for a meeting with my property manager.
She hasn't been doing a very good job, so I thought if I rocked up in my leathers, I would look "extra mean".
I parked under the building off an alleyway. Even with my earplugs in, I thought "geez, that's bloody loud".
The sound reverberating around the carpark, then into the alley and off the building next door would have been enough to shake the whole building  [evil]

Anyway, we had the meeting, but I just couldn't yell at her. She's really nice, and cute too.  [roll]

You're too soft












 ... or maybe you were too hard ( :-[ usually its someone else making these sort of comments)

Who would that be [evil]

Do 'accessories' count? It's FOR the monster, after all.......

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Nice , perfect for a track day bike  [thumbsup]
As a regular mountain bike rider and using a similar system to carry my bikes I would recommend you get
down to the RTA pronto and get a bike plate, cops will book you for obstructing the plate and a hand drawn one
wont cut it you will still get a ticket.
Bike plates are from memory around thirty dollars and vehicle rego specific a lot cheaper than the ticket.

Already done! Those pic's were taken just after getting the rack.
 [thumbsup]

   Today I rode my monster home . . . from Dmoto, with no cat, spark carbon cans, midpipe, TPO v'stacks, k@n filters, race ecu, new chain and sprockets, 14 tooth front, new engine an belt covers. It sounds better, it looks better, hell, I think it even goes better.

Is there a link to where you got that motorcycle carrier?

Rendang you finally opened it up hey?
Mines going there next week but I'm sure it won't be coming back with any of that stuff.
The service will set me back enough, does that count as something I've done for my Monster?

The other bike I've done nothing I promise, it's stock as a rock.  [evil]

What did you win lotto ?  when you mod you go all out  [thumbsup] ;D
 Well done Steve that will sound great going up Mt Hotham in March
on our little ride. :-X

  Cheers, didn't win Lotto unfortunately, but I will be there.

WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR MONSTER TODAY?

Moved it out of the shed ... and then moved it (them) back in later.

   I went for a ride down the RNP, it goes so much better, I should have done it ages ago.


  You TOUCHED my BIKE ? ? ?

 

Yeah, he's a local Sydney bloke who's importing them from the States. Great guy (Patrick) & I'd definitely recommend him.
He's also a Ducati fan!
www.nicerack.com.au (http://) (http://)

What's this?
Secret rides going on or do you have to know the special handshake to be involved.  [cheeky]

Well it has been mentioned elsewhere ... maybe when he was asking if any Mexicans wanted to link up he was referring to those south of the harbour (not necessarily those south of the border)?

Or maybe the three stooges are more like the three amigos than you'd care to admit :-X ;) [laugh]

No special handshake Matty ,
Rob and Teff needed to get away on a romantic weekend
Im taking Luba  [laugh]
After the last ride I organized turned into a cast of thousands plus blow ins
I just wanted to keep it simple and ...... intimate  :o
You look like you have had it sorted of late with the tractor tours on broke back mountains  [cheeky]
If your free your welcome to come  [thumbsup]

Time to practice those handshakes..
Mexican Handshakes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3CdHo567ao#)

The gay hand shake looks very similar to the one the MV crowd use.   :-*

hmm... become a mason, you get to learn all about handshakes...

I just contacted Patrick at Nicerack and clarified how their mechanism works to stop any rocking or wobble on the mount. My equivalent rack for pushbikes wobbles quite a bit and I wasn't keen to have 200kg rocking around on my cars backend at 100kph. However he assured me they have a special no-wobble bolt that inhibits the movement. I'm thinking I will have to get one to ensure my jollys on any country weekend trips I go on with the Mrs, when riding there would be mind (and butt) numbing.

Patrick also said that there will soon be a Motor Cycle Trader review of the rack and AMCN have already given it a thumbs up on their regular Top Gear article.

Believe me, I understand about the 'wobble' fears. Imagine my first outing up the F3!
If you tighten everything up, it actually works brilliantly. Just be sure to double check the vehicle's towing limits. Not just the total weight that you can tow, but particularly the maximum tow ball down weight.
I'm happy with mine, just need another track training or 'fun' day.....

I did nothing to nine today, it's been sitting under the same cover for the last 3 months

New rego label

I bought a new zipper to replace the one on my antique Teknic jacket that's worn out.  It came pre-attached to a Dainese clown-suit jacket that matches my Dainese clown suit pants, so now I look like a complete pretentious twat on the bike.

If this Dainese clown suit is not, itself, ostentatiously decorated with offensive levels of Ducati branding ... then you have a long way to go before you are the complete pretentious twat.

If it is ... then you are well on your way ... join the club [laugh]

I cleaned and lubed the chain. Let's just say that my initial good intentions of doing it every 1000km hasn't lasted .... and it was filthy!

It's actually quite black, with no mention of Ducati, but still ostentatious nonetheless.  It has titanium shoulder protecters.  I know that because they have "titanium" written on them :)

All the love has been for Kristyn's Spada of late.  It was running like a dog Wednesday (my guess was that we'd dislodged some grime while painting the tank, which had then clogged a jet in one of the carbies).  In any case, it was only running on one cylinder.  I had to rescue it from her work.

So last night we removed the carbies, stripped them, cleaned them inside and out and reassembled, plus threw shiny new spark plugs in.  It goes like an insane beast now.  I never thought a 250 could be so quick.

Meanwhile, my Monster is being neglected.  I promise to ride it today though :)

Fitted a wave disc on the rear to match the front ones. Book suggests that you need to dis-assemble the excentric hub (single swing arm) but was easily able to remove the disc without doing so.

Job took less then 45min. Probably won't change the braking capacity but looks very nice  :)

What did I do to my Monster today?

I actually took her out for the first time in a month!!!!
Man I love this ride.....
 [thumbsup]

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did the same but added ferodo platinum pads all around

It was yesterday, does it still count?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_eNOEotYJk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_eNOEotYJk)

OK mine wasn't today either.

I decided Monday morning was a good time to take a ride to Tasmania's central highlands, in particular, Tarraleah power station.

About 4 hours return. Brilliant weather, very little traffic and the best part, no police presence. It was just what I needed to get my mojo back after getting a speeding ticket on a recent run up the east coast. For some reason that really put a dent in my riding enjoyment. Not sure why but it really make the beast with two backsed with my chi.

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I here what your sayin, after some recent events with a few of the lads here :'(

Fitted the recently purchased rizoma reverse retro mirrors. Looks the goods - except for the old mirror mounting points, but thats for another day.

Double points weekend + a shite load of rain means i have no idea if they work though

Today I bought my monster 4 tanks of fuel before lunchtime.
The mod that makes you feel better?

Getting to know the bike now, 1500 klm in 3 weeks. Have ordered the comfort seat, not comfortable with the std seat after 2-3 hrs.
Mind you, my left hand only has half the movement and strength since a stroke last May, and both legs are stuffed since being run over by a semi trailer back in the 80's. Sense of balance is limited, so havent really tested the bike LOL.
Sucks being old!

Holy crap! Good on you for still riding. Lesser humans would have given it up already.  [thumbsup]

I promise never to complain of soreness after a long ride again.

New Akrapovic titanium and carbon fibre muffler to replace the twin Termi's.

Picked it up this morning after ordering it three months ago.

Just need to make a two-into-one adapter then check the tune on the dyno.

The quality is as good as you can get. Love it.




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Synched the carbs (FCR 41s).
Prick of a job compared to Stock carbs.

Yep I now that!!!!!
And hopefully soon I have one on the tractor too!

Tinkered with rear suspension rebound settings.

GK

I actually moved it from behind the car, to in front of the car - in the vain hope that it'll be sunny tomorrow morning for a ride   :-\

Did something similar so I'm hoping along with you.

New rego tube after losing a 2nd one to the old road a few weeks ago, wtf

Put the covers on all 5 of them  :-X

thats just wwwwwonnnng juls  :o

Looked at them as I walked past.

My second one has stayed on well with locktite.

Just installed my new EVR progressive engagement pressure plate. Reduced the noise a little bit, now you can hear the boom tubes even better!!

Just trying out a recent purchase for size,  a Dp performance tank bag and cover. :-[
I know there ugly as phuk but will need it for a little over night adventure very soon. :-X
If i don't get booked or defected for something stupid in the mean time. [roll]

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Nothing unfortunately.   [thumbsdown]

GK

Not today... but installed a new handlebar the other day...
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Renthal super low (or ultra low, or something like that)... Nice brushed finish is far nicer than the chrome original for my application.

I sanded the clear coat off the monster ready for paint in the morning.  [thumbsup]

Not telling you what colour or style... you have to wait  8)

   I found my tankbag kept slipping back into my gut and I had trouble leaning forward to reach the handlebars. Had to drag it forward with a short ocky strap around the headstock.

   

Ahh!!! SO you're the culprit!

I was bidding on that on the 'bay recently & let it go when it went past my limit!

_{Assuming of course you recently purchased this on the 'bay, if not, please ignore and excuse my jibber jabber above...............}   [laugh] [laugh]

Tank bags may scratch the shit our of your paint ... especially if conditions are less than perfect :-X

 I have heard about that. defiantly a possibility of getting scratched from the cover.even though it is well padded inside. :)
But like anything can be hard luck  stories  from those who can't afford or just dont like them. :-\ 
Then there the risk of stone chips and scratches with out it,already got a big stone chip on the front of the tank :'(

The info i found, best not to leave the bag on for a long time to let dirt and rubbish accumulate between the tank an cover :'(



That will be the one. :D ;D

I thought it was a good price, as you probably can't even get a DP one anymore ???

Hence the comment about the conditions.

I had a combination of weird & wacky luggage options when we went down to Tassie .... and over the course of 5,000,000m without a wash (other than some torrential rain) there was some scuffing. It happens.

trying to find photos a cross between freddi murcury and a back packer   [laugh]

Kwaka green?

No got the green GO the YELLOW

Well, being Valentines Day and all, I figured I'd better buy her something nice. So a brand new set of Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa's are on!

dan_t

I have a red Bagster cover and tankbag that I don't use if you are interested.

Thanks heatherp, I really don't know if i'd ever really use it, that's all. The one above had been sitting on the 'bay for ages with practically no activity. I figured that if I could get it for a steal, then it'd be worth having in the back of the closet 'just in case' I ever did get around to doing that overnight run up the Oxley, or down south for the Superbikes etc.

Primer on, Pin stripes marked out... weather permitting it will be paint tomorrow.

hopefully finished for the weekend  ;D

Sneak Peak of the Colour... i Got 2 coats down before the weather changed.

Pin stripes to be painted tomorrow and new stickers on.  [thumbsup]

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Yes yes yes it's yellowish

Mustard orange...  [thumbsup]

Bad day painting, a couple of problems and may look like i will have to rub it all back and start again... pretty bummed out coonsidering i was so close to clear coating everything

Do you do the stripes last? I thought the stripes were taped out over the base colour with the tape removed once the top coat was on.

PS I'm not a painter.

PPS Bummer about the weather for you.

I was gonna say mango puke, but mustard orange it is...

It depends on whether the stripes are darker or lighter than the base.  If they're darker, they go on top.  Lighter, they go underneath.

Ok.

Thanks!

I fitted my Rizoma levers (finally) and had my triple measured for the Rizoma clip-ons at Bikecraft, where I also booked the bike in this winter to have my custom Wizard Sleeve exhaust built. Should be pretty neato when it's done.

A quick run down on the process we went through.

Day One:

Rubbed the clear coat through to the orginal colour using 1200 grit wet and dry sand paper with really soapy water.

Rubbed the original stickers off using 600 Grit w+d

Sprayed 2 coats of filler/primer

Ghosting/light spray mist of black from a spray can

Rubbed off the ghosting of black with 1200 grit w+d with soapy water (this makes sure you don't rub too much primer off you are only really rubbing the black off)

Day two:

Sprayed a coat of colour.

Rubbed lightly with 1200 w+d and soapy water.

Sprayed a second coat of colour and left it overnight

Day 3

Marked out pin stripes and places "Ducati " tank stickers.

Masked everything up and sprayed the pin stripes on.

Started to peel the tape of and uncovered a problem on the very last 4cm strip of tape!!!!!!  [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang]

Day Four:

Rubbed back one side of the tank back to the primer

Blended colour on that damaged side and clear coated the lot.

Day Five:

Placed another sticker and marked out last little pin stripe.

Painted the pin stripe and clear coated the lot!  [thumbsup]

Now all we do is wait for the paint to cure and in a few weeks we will cut and polish

Sorry about the poor quality photo

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Nice work Marty.
Something I don't think I'd ever try painting my own bike!
Looking good, like the style of what you're doing.  [thumbsup]

Gorgeous  [thumbsup]

WOW that looks awesome well done [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

   The colour, the stripes the stickers - instant flashback to  '74  and my long gone but never forgotten 750 sport. Congrats, you've done a great job.   [thumbsup]

 

I find this bag and cover so handy, I love how the cover looks as opposed to my dented tank :( :(
just watch out for the vinyl over the clips. they can tear over time if your too rough. i bought mine 2nd hand and it had these tears. One visit to Irena at oz motorcycle leathers and all was sewn up for free.

I pulled out my bellypan from the cupboard. I need to cut out the holes for the vents and mounting points.
Where can I get the hardware for this from?

Very cool paint and sticker theme monstar_100 ...looks authentic old school, it seems your patience and hard work has paid off! [thumbsup] [beer]

Monstar_100 - mate that is looking fantastic!
Love the detail and thought gone in to it, like the silver colouring on the front fender for the mounting arm part of it.

Brilliant work, can't wait to see it in the flesh!

Marty, that looks really stunning.  Fantastic job!  I confess I didn't think the orange would look good when you showed us a pic of the paint still in the pot, but the overall effect on the bike is awesome.

Thanks for the comments everyone, All this wouldnt have been possible with out my very good friend Cee Jay...

I have to say im not a spray painter and i don't think i ever will be... Its something that really tests your patients!

Now the bikes done i wont have time to ride it, Im about to spend the next 10.4weeks at RAAF recruits at the lovely Wagga.

See you all on the other side  [thumbsup]

The force is strong with this one.  Woodcraft...  Rizoma...  Where will it end?

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took off the passenger pegs, put bar end mirrors on, took off the windshield and put on the instrument panel cover,  looked at it and smiled

Looks better and better every time you post a picture.
Nice one!  [thumbsup]

Does clicking the 'Order' button on a set of SC Project slip-on's count?

Not until they're fitted.

And they're not considered fitted until we on the DML can verify it via posted pics.   

 ;)

Any bets on the postage time of a package from Italy!?  I won't hold my breath.

They the Rizoma Dynamic mirrors? I have been looking at getting a set of these. Can I ask where you got them and how much?

Yup.  After looking around on the net, we ended up buying them from MCAS in Auburn, for $99 each.  The adapter end thingies were an extra $15 each.

When I put my clipons on, I had to file back the mounts a little to stop them from hitting the tank.  I put a little black paint on the filed bits, but it's been bugging me every since.

So I acquired some sulphuric acid, and bought some sodium hydroxide (from the supermarket!) and a few colours of anodising dyes (black, blue, and red) from Caswell plating.

I've borrowed a nice constant current lab power supply from work, and am getting ready to redo the anodising on my clipons.  While I'm at it, I'll also refresh the caps on the top of my 998 Showas (red) and the damping adjusters (blue).

Thus far, I sanded my filed bits nice and smooth, rounded the edges to match the other surfaces, and then chucked the clipon mounts into a bath of sodium hydroxide (a couple of tablespoons in half a litre of water) for a few minutes to strip off the existing anodising.

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On the weekend, I'll set up an anodising bath...

Here's what the existing fork tops look like (rather faded):

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Haha, awesome.

Cool. DIY anodising.

It's amazing what people can do from home.

It's amazing what people Suzy can do from home

She really does need to get out more.






If its with us lot we can help to make her more stupider.

Re: WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR MONSTER TODAY ??????

Moved them in and out of the shed again ... maybe we can take them out tonight (well a couple anyway).

Rode it and had a hair dryer pointed at me to contribute to the state coffers!

OOHHHHH fark MV  welcome to the club  [puke] hope it was only a minor infringement .

On that  [leo] subject
I have been told of an operation up here in the once lucky sunny Northern beaches
called get this  In a Jeremy Clarkson accent......... " OPERATION TAIPAN " seriously how can they take themselves
seriously  [roll]

They have been targeting any vehicle with safety performance mods after pulling over for RBT/radar.
 They have been up here for a couple of weeks .

Spotted them today opposite Rat park in Warriwood.

Not a club I'm happy to be in.
There are a few technicalities involved in my little intervention, not least being that it was made out to me at an incorrect address.
There is already a letter.

And I wonder if the action on the Northern Beaches has anything to do with the usual night riding crowd who do go up there from time to time and attracted complaints from locals.

A quick google operation Tiapan has been in action for some. >:(

Dunno but last Thursday night going home @11pm there were about 4  cop cars on pittwater rd at Monavale with about 5 bikes or more stopped. didn't appear to be the night ride crowd as they number in the double figures. ???

Plus during the weekend you get car club runs to Palmy and they did have an rta inspection set up there not long ago targeting car enthusiast (rice burners hoons etc) ???

I wonder what the road to PI will hold for us on Sunday?? I expect wall to wall speed traps and "random" inspections. I might put the Termi plugs back in just for Sunday *sigh*

Watch out for random cars parked on the side of the road in strange spots or on the verge
especially white Ford Territory or station wagons good chance it is a mobile camera  [thumbsdown]

I was more worried about the proverbial "shooting fish in a barrel" roadworthy checks. The camera cars stand out like dogs nuts so no issue there. It's the dreaded fluoro vest and pointed finger I fear. They don't want to say Hi and will be on a mission to prove how "bad" the rider community are by pumping up the potential for their significant stats in one day.

The Cops certainly seem to be out in force lately , I went past 2 mobile radars on the side of the road and then a moving Highway patrol car with radar on the way home from Norton St. last night. (A bit of a detour out to Cronulla) Lucky I was tired , so well and truley cruising.

As well as being stopped for a random breath test earlier in the day in the work van which is a first.

The last two times I've been through the National Park , I have seen no less than 2 radar cars in there each time.

This is really becoming a joke, seems the only thing anyone can ride is a stock ZZR250.
Are we really all that bad?
So Des did you guys booked for anything? Or was it just "hello rider" can I check your vital signs and see what I can pick on you for and send you to the checking station?

Seems unless we all get together to have our bit to say to the good fellows of the law motorcycles will be a target until they are satisfied with whatever result they are working toward.

I painted my rear axel nut aduster plates, gettin' scruffy. Just engine silver/alloy color.

Everyone be careful coming down to PI this weekend in Victoristan.

I stayed home and played with chemicals, so as to avoid fines.

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more here:

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=55387.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=55387.0)

That looks awesome suzy!

Wow, Looks amazing S

Took my tank cover to Irena at Oz motorcycle leathers for a lil stitchup :) while i was there got my gloves and jacket modded

Removed the small fairing behind the dash for that stripped down look [thumbsup] [thumbsup]. Also did oil change and installed new Scott's performance oil filter.......then I went for a quick ride  [Dolph] before the rain started again :(

Well after doing the steering head bearings on Teffs MV yesterday,I decided to give the steering bearings a birthday on precious and strip  down, clean, re grease and adjust.
Next time order a new set of bearings and dust seals :P
And then went for a trail ride as the weather was spectacular today. [Dolph]

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Not exactly today, but today was the first day I had a chance to take some shots....

Chopped my tail, shortened my new low mount termi's by an inch, cut a section out of them, and put em on...

Finally got to take it for a test ride, and sounds amazing. Very happy with the change from hi to low....

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Now just to get some weather where i can ride the thing  ;)

Started it, let it idle for a while, turned it off.

After it cooled down, I put the bike cover back on!

 [bang]

GK

Know the feeling GK. Got 4 bikes out of the shed and then later put them back in without starting them hmmmm

Gday Duke8!
i know the previous owner of that bike. gotta say your new pipes look so much better than the staintunes. i was telling the p.o to do the tailchop. glad its been done! nice work it looks shweeet!!

I took her out for a ride to uni today. unfortunately i was caught out in the rain on the way home

I was wondering if anyone can shed any light on this. When i was at the lights in the rain (cringing like a retard) the bike dropped its revs and if i didnt give any gas she'd stall.

I dont ever plan to ride in the rain. ive only been caught out there twice in the 3 yrs ive had it. but why does it do that? When i got home i dried it off with a chamois all over including under the tank. WHen i was done i started her up and she was fine.

what do other riders do after they're caught in the rain?
should i take the air filter out and dry it off with the compressor or am i going over board?

i hate rain
cheers
Dom

Jeez Rob, you get airlifted in ? [clap]

She is Italian therefore temperamental. My guess is she doesn't like getting wet. Sounds like she loves to be towelled off. At least you know how to get on her good side now   ;)

Unless it was an absolute downpour, and you're riding with an open airbox, I'd guess the problem is electrical.  Go over all your wiring, give it a clean, and make sure there are no loose connections.

Hay Rob, I've fixed yer photo.  You really should take better care of yer bike.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QrOeFOVzS4g/T1PmUm-Bl5I/AAAAAAAABDA/1_dtnRfUatg/w891-h529-k/Robs%2Bbike%2Bannotated.jpg)

Oh thanks Suzy another sore looser  :D  those issues were addressed.
And that ain't no cheap carbon rather expensive piece from shift tech. [thumbsup] not shit tech :)

I put my baby back to standard trim ready for sale  :(

New bike hopefully by the end of the month  ;D

I spent an hour on the paint with some Maguier's professional products to make it look wet. The bike was low mileage when I got it but the paint was a little rough. The previous owner didn't use a tank protector so that took a bit of doing. I used M205 and then M105 followed by some high grade carnauba wax.

Might have to pick some up for the yearly clean. [thumbsup]

free this weekend Brian?

G'day cicii

Totally agree, I don't know why I didn't do it sooner... Just the sound alone made it worth while, and it looks like a proper monster now  ;)

Don't you have some electrical issues to resolve first  [roll]

News travels fast around here, problem all sorted  (The Bike That Never Stops)

Whats that old saying Tell a woman(Teff) telegragh  ;D

Forget polish on yours Paul, a scourer would be best...........matter of fact, I know where you can..........best cancel that last sentence       [coffee]

Rumour has it that a certain members monster is now sporting a victa mower solenoid........     [laugh]

OK Lila, Ill bite.

          What are you buying??

                 Something a bit bigger??








                                             Mmick

Even has the same bolt pattern as the clutch cover
(http://www.buywright.co.nz/media/honda_starterGXseries.jpg)

Looked at a photo of it on my iPhone.  :(

Watching all of the floods on the morning news, having a coffee interstate as I travel for work & wondering if we'll get a fine patch of weather anytime soon for another blast.

Refitted a piece to the tail in order to stuff a bit of luggage on the rear.

I do the exact same... every day.. I won't see my bike till spring break starts =(

Spring break!

Autumn has only just started ... spring is a looong way off [cheeky] [laugh]

After receiving good advice from the Newport Guru  [bow_down] aka RobS , I added an extra steel plate to my clutch stack.
He told me to keep the old plates from the previous stack and for good reason, as the friction material wares down you gradually
loose the friction point , eventually loosing full clutch operation.
By adding an extra plate the total stack height is restored resulting in milking the most out of the clutch.
Down the track I will remove the stack and swap the friction plate positions to squeeze out some more.
Thanks Rob  [thumbsup]

Spring break for college starts in 2 and a half weeks though!

Going somewere? ;)




 ;D

Not really just might start getting to some jobs on bike.

Finally finshed of fitting a Ventura rack i got of ebay. :D
The L brackets were for a japper modified them for the Monster. made difficult with high rise termis [bang]
The rack will not be a permanent feature just in case the need arises if it ever stops raining, :P
only 15 minutes or so to fit the L brackets and rack :)

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/IMAG0233.jpg?t=1331105212)

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/IMAG0235.jpg?t=1331105175)

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/IMAG0236.jpg?t=1331105206)

And yes Suzy i know the welding looks like bird shit ,no excuses but shit happens, will try harder next time.
And FYI the frame brackets have all now been zinc plated :D

I think I need one of those bracket thingies Rob ... when are they going to market?

FYI Rob, I usually fit mine the other way round with the rack facing toward rider. It makes it so the weight falls inward of the rear axle instead of hanging out of the back of the bike. Just a thought for you.

+1
try to get the weight over the pillion seat.

I was more going to ask how the towbar fits on.

On a more serious note, very cool.  I've done much worse welding than that myself :)

Not going into mass production but with the right inducements i sure somthing can be arranged ;)




Thats what i like about the ventura system versatile.will try the options. :)
Though with about 110kg in the drivers seat, i guess a 10kg pack hanging out the back will be a good counter weight :-[
Not only that im not that flexiable any more i got to get my leg over :-[ [roll]

Hey, its a method that's worked for the good old Porsche 911 for about a million years with great success!!!!

except the 70's-80's 911's always tried to kill the driver.... and or anything else around it when driven hard.

Well..... these arrived:
(http://sconnor1.smugmug.com/DucatiMonster/Monster-Mods/i-Vw8Bvt6/0/M/SC-Project-001-M.jpg)
 :)

New rubber arrived today  [thumbsup]

patiently awaiting the ministry of smart arse comments to arrive  :-X :-X :-X








 [cheeky]

I wasn't going there.........................

I'm embarrassed I missed that one. I had anticipated Rob's response so I 'knew' what he was saying rather than reading what he 'said' [laugh]

I tried to start my monster today; an old mate came over to show me his new-to-him multinoodle, and i wanted to show him what a duc should sound like. Alas, no kick over; shows its been a while since the old girl went out, with bad weather, a broken wing and all.....

Hmm wait for the picture ;)

Couldn't believe it!

I actually got a few hours to myself today to (read 1.2) to have a bit of a cruise.

Just great to be out riding!  [Dolph]

GK

New 1" longer handle bars, new mirrors, gps mount. AND test ride  [Dolph]

You guessed right Mmick,

New 1100evo due the end of the month ;D

took it out for a ride today

been a few months between rain and working interstate

went for a squid to the shops , nothing too far

no gloves, shorts and tshirt

was great to feel the sun , cool air, hear the sounds of the bike , feel things working

in the past long rides were the thing to do  , today a few short trips were most enjoyable

You wont be disappointed....I've had mine 8 months and still grinning from ear to ear [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

Congrats.

 [thumbsup] Nice one.

New EVR pressure plate  8)
New Mottobatt battery

Got in a second ride on Monday (to follow the shorty on Saturday arvo) to Kinglake for a nice cuppa.

On Saturday, the suspension felt pretty horrible, so I set the front end compression and rebound damping to 1/2 way. The Monday Kinglake ride, whilst awesome to be out on the bike, felt underdone with the suspension.

Hmmmm, needed some help. Called my brother Koko64 and had a chat. Added a little (half a line) front spring preload and also tweaked the rebound damping (in by two clicks).

Of course this suspension tuning, as I explained to the good lady wife, needed to be tested on the same roads as the previous day!

Tuesday morning, off to Kinglake again. What a difference those small (but significant) adjustments made. My bro was spot on! Front end felt near perfect, both around town and in the tight and twisty stuff.

Awesome, looking forward to the next ride.

GK

tire pressures

New rubber is on after a ride last Sunday which got me down to slicks.

Fitted my Akrapovic Titanium and Carbon Fibre muffler yesterday.
Old Termi's for sale via the OZ Monster trading post.

New set of Metzler Sporttec M5's.


(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7081/6849242594_ac89c59d5a.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ptkahl/6849242594/)

 [thumbsup]
Sits very differently to mine, much more up swept.

Packed it all up and went for a test run yesterday i think i will need to keep the pack facing rear, as there is no way i can get on, being a fat barstard and all    :'( 

                   (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/IMAG0301.jpg?t=1332139418)

You planning on shooting your dinner while you're away!  ??? [cheeky]

Who is going to be game enough to cut him off with that strapped to the side?

No need to worry, it's on a Ducati, it's only there for show.  [cheeky]

Scored a set of Staintunes on Ebay in their clearance sale. $1300 rrp, on sale for $500. There actually not quite as loud as the cored standard pipes, but have a more crisp note and a wicked wicked crackle when I back off  [evil]

(http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee347/wade583/Ducati/042.jpg)

(http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee347/wade583/Ducati/049.jpg)

(http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee347/wade583/Ducati/051.jpg)
Mirror mirror on the wall....

Also have new pair of Metzeler M5's on too, a couple of weeks ago I got to leave work about an hour early. 5 minutes later I was on the side of the road with flat rear, courtesy of metal scrapyard down the street. Anyway I've only done about 20km's on these tyres so no chicken strip jokes yet haha.

BTW there is still one set of staintunes on ebay, suits dual sided swingarms with low mount exhausts. $500 plus $20 postage. I paid for mine Thursday night and had them Monday.

Wade

finally cleaned up a header. I was hoping to do both by taking them off but i couldnt get through to frasers concord. no answers or replies. i need gaskets. is there anywhere else i can get new gaskets from?

didnt come out too bad considering i did it while on the bike in a few hrs

before
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7267/7031082911_411161f1a6_z.jpg)

after
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7133/7031083135_a17b28e6ef_z.jpg)

hopefully the images work,

ok this never works for me. does anyone else use flickr? i found the image link from the share button and pasted that between the two [img][img] things. sorry for being a retard at computers

Fixed it for ya.

Before:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7267/7031082911_411161f1a6_z.jpg)

After:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7133/7031083135_a17b28e6ef_z.jpg)

I right click on the picture, select view all sizes, choose medium 640.

Then when that comes up, right click again and choose copy url, then paste that in between the img tag thingies.

Oh, and I didn't have to change gaskets when I took my headers off recently.  Made the job heaps easier.

I un-girlied the seat.

695 seats (along with 620's etc) are a different shape to the bigger monsters, with a lower seat height.  That's all well and good if you're a short arse, but if you've got long legs you have to fold them up rather a lot.

So I figured I'd have a go at adding some foam to increase the height.

Step 1 was to practice on number 1 daughter's bike:

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-NJDFR41fAik/T3a0UxyeEcI/AAAAAAAABEY/nMB29s7sM2U/s1223/DSC_2906.jpg)

So now for the real thing.  Here's a profile view from before:

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-HGYfXwlAIdY/T3a0Ym5rqVI/AAAAAAAABEg/5kn0OQZWKtg/s1223/DSC_2907.jpg)

You can see the shape propels you forward against the tank.

So I pulled the staples off the base and removed enough of the cover to expose the bit I wanted to reshape.  Next I cut some foam (bought from reliable retrim in Melbourne - we got an enormous block of medium foam that was oodles for both bikes).  I coated both seat and foam pad with contact cement:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ffeUbIShoXs/T3a0dwtVkyI/AAAAAAAABEo/zuhWhspJLO0/s1223/DSC_2909.jpg)

Then I wrapped the lot in glad wrap and packing tape to compress it while the glue dried:

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bq_ryym2oBg/T3a0isSp5_I/AAAAAAAABEw/NqGy8l5nMjs/s1223/DSC_2911.jpg)

Once it dried, I went at it with a bread knife (ask your mum before you use her good knives) and cheese grater to shape the pad:

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--aM4oRmVut4/T3a0pL7xZeI/AAAAAAAABE4/pI7wYm_WJLg/s1223/DSC_2912.jpg)

And finally I stretched the cover back and stapled it in place.  The cover is plenty stretchy.

Here's the new profile:

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-m7lZW58taCs/T3a0uEuFecI/AAAAAAAABE8/rDZx5c4EfIU/s1223/DSC_2913.jpg)

It's much more comfortable now.

Hey nice work Suzyj! neat seat!

and thanks so much for the tip on posting pics. i'll definitely take the headers off and do them properly. at least getting into the little bits with my dremmel

I have to do that in reverse for the tractor bike.
It's a little too high and a bit wide.

Picked up the bike from the mechanics on Saturday. New Rizoma triple and bars, medium size fluid tanks (black) and mounts. Look pretty darn sh*t hot and changes the look of the bike a lot.

I also got the DP seat bag last month, the one that mounts using zips onto a cloth cowling that replaces the fibreglass seat cowling. Looks and works really good.

Photo's incoming, the ones I took last night are rubbush and grainy.

I swapped it for an MV F4 312  :o :o :o [evil] [drool]

But will you be swapping it back?

I went at it with a grinder, and now the side covers keep falling off.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-jXgQjCQNNq4/T36D6jkN9PI/AAAAAAAABFk/CPzvGWND2C8/s1223/DSC_2917.JPG)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bnE1E_DUorQ/T36F9FSo6wI/AAAAAAAABGI/O5W_AP3r4zo/s1223/DSC_2918_modified.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XhmBGq2gQ-c/T36GBtvF2PI/AAAAAAAABGQ/QTtoeF6-ZU8/s1223/DSC_2922_modified.JPG)

I painted the bits where I removed tabs and coil brackets etc with a brush - down the track a little I'll drop the motor out and respray the frame properly.

Very nice, I've looked at mine lots of times and thought that one day I'll do that.
Funny isn't it cause I've taken to the tail on two bikes without even thinking about it.  :o

Looking good Suzy, the Bike ;)
Though i think your next project is to work on those chicken strips ;D
Oh and i fixed your zaust bafflers :-*


(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/DSC_2922_modified.jpg)

Cleaned up the exhaust (the most accessable parts anyway) with scourers and WD40.

Came up nice. It was very dirty from years of previous owner's neglect. Should be easier to keen cleaner now!  [thumbsup]

Sorry no pics.

GK

Careful there Rob. The skinny tyres on the little bikes have a much different profile to the bigger bikes - I think to get to the edge of those there will be many and varied hard parts scraping up the road firstest.

Looks good Suzy ... no further work required for good internet photos ;D

WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR MONSTER TODAY ?

Well nothing today actually ... but over the last several weeks we have had an exchange program running down at the Clinic. So now all three Monsters are back home and feeling better ... thanks Mike.

My bike has new tyres and a slight problem has been fixed on Trev ... has certainly made someone smile.

Have let my son "borrow" it for the Easter weekend.

I hope he is careful as I would hate for it to be damaged in any way.

Do you mean internally or externally??   ;D







                                                  Mmick

Well my monster scooter Lillie was moved out of the shed and then back in ;)

serviced it
washed it
polished it
waxed it
now i just need to ride it........

Love the write up and pics of the seat mods Suzy! :) Been considering either doing that or buying the DP comfort seat.. Could save a few $$ DIY'ing!

Didn't do anything to it today however before going away for Easter I'd ordered some new parts: Trucklite LED headlight for OEM bucket, ASV shorty levers in black and a Renthal 14T sprocket! :D

Adjusted the fuel trim to +5. Now to take it for a spin to evaluate - Mt Lindsay here I come :-)

Watch out for the potholes that will swallow you up! A guy I have ridden with on a SC was doing the straight just before the bus stop hit a pothole and got into a slapper. End result -

(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh258/0dzy/IMG_0196.jpg)

bloody hell! hope he's alright???

I wasn't on this ride as they were going from Yatala to Grafton for a hardcore ride. I am not that keen. But his jacket rode up and got some pretty bad road rash. Looked very sore -

(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh258/0dzy/IMG_0194.jpg)

Working B at R-Moto @ Newport
Great facillity and open on public holidays  [thumbsup]
Teff during a highly technical enginering job........air in front tyre.
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/photo-31.jpg)
Bleed / flush and new clear Tylon brake resevoir lines instaled front and back brakes.
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/photo-1-9.jpg)
Thanks Rob  [thumbsup]

I said I'd get some pics of my new Rizoma triple, bars and fluid tanks and the DP saddle bag. Well it stopped raining in Melbourne long enough for me to get the camera out so here they are.

This is the bars and triple, you can see the black fluid tanks as well, they looked better than the stock 'medical sample jars'.

(http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr158/sundogatoz/DSCF0752.jpg)

The drop in height is just enough to be comfortable and changes the whole look of the bike I think.

(http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr158/sundogatoz/DSCF0750_edited-1.jpg)

(http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr158/sundogatoz/DSCF0755.jpg)

(http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr158/sundogatoz/DSCF0754.jpg)

(http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr158/sundogatoz/DSCF0751.jpg)

This is the DP Saddle Bag. First up is the fabric sleeve that replaces the seat cowling.

(http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr158/sundogatoz/DSCF0756.jpg)

This is the bag at normal height, with the zip extender closed.

(http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr158/sundogatoz/DSCF0757_edited-1.jpg)

and this is with the extender opened, you get another few litres of storage. It wasn't cheap, $280 if memory serves but its a really good solid bag, waterproof and fits on the bike really well, its streamlined to boot so you don't get a lot of wind drag.

(http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr158/sundogatoz/DSCF0759.jpg)

(http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr158/sundogatoz/DSCF0758_edited-1.jpg)

Installed the newly acquired belly pan and rear fender thanks to Kyle. It went from yellow to Ducati Red   [thumbsup]

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff62/icecreamhands/DSC00389.jpg?t=1334047421)

Looks awesome! Happy with the fit and finish? Should I make more?

I pulled all the cable ties off my frame tonight, looks sooooooo much better!!
Can't wait for the new parts to turn up

Yeh the fender took all of 5 mins to fit. The belly pan took a little more time due to me not taking note of which bracket came out of which hole when I took them all off to paint.

Parts, do tell

Black asv shorty levers
14t renthal sprocket
Truck lite led headlight

All now shipped :D

Looks like I missed a couple!

(http://kylesharp.com.au/mystuff/pics/ducati/DSCN0973sml.jpg)
(http://kylesharp.com.au/mystuff/pics/ducati/DSCN0975sml.jpg)

Geez my engine needs a steam clean!

Rode it!  [thumbsup]

Good fun, morning ride tomorrow will also be great.

GK

rode it to uni after work, completed my first assesment this simester & rode home after 36hrs of being awake...not so fun

Rode to Yea with Rob, and froze my rump off!

Rob of course, being the experienced mountain man, had thermals and other garments up to his eyebrows, myself, the kevlar jeans and short-sleeve t-shirt under the jacket with the thermal liner zipped out! What a goose!

After the ride, we pushed the forks down through the triple trees 6.5mm, which has settled the front-end shakes down.

Of course, I'll need another ride to Yea sometime soon, for testing purposes of course!

Apart from the freeze, a great day's riding.

GK

Just wait 'til winter arrives!  I don't know how the Canberra guys do it though.  Sub zero is just wrong.

I went and checked out a set of 2nd hand high mount termis & put down a deposit. I get them next weekend! cant frign wait!!!!!!!

I started ripping the poor thing apart.

Here's the problem:

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OFeSVM01lOI/T4p4PbK9rcI/AAAAAAAABJE/Ax1l2vytny4/s1223/DSC_2943.jpg)

The paint on my heads is revolting.  I'm going to pop the heads off over winter and respray them.

While I'm in there, I have a bit of a list of things that I want to do.  Firstly, I wasn't completely happy with the way my A123 battery was mounted, so I'm going to rip out the existing battery tray and fab up a new one, which will mount the A123 battery with the terminals facing the airbox.  That gives me space to mount the coils behind the battery.  Something like this:

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZWF6z-imgLo/T4p4JHGx4MI/AAAAAAAABI8/TF48g2leTfA/s1223/DSC_2942.JPG)

I'll have to reroute a bunch of wiring to make that work, so I'll take the opportunity to rip the loom out and clean it up a little.

Also, since I cut the tabs off for the vertical coil, the frame looks, well, rough.  So I'm going to pull it off the motor/swingarm and respray it, too.

So that's the plan, anyway.  For now my bike looks like this:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I8oeteXypC4/T4p4WxzrgbI/AAAAAAAABJM/VGzz92ENE5s/s1223/DSC_2944.JPG)

Through the week I'll fab up the new battery/ecu/coil mount, then on the weekend I'll pull the throttle bodies off and start delooming the poor thing.  I'll take lots of photos so I know how things go back together afterwards :)

Wish me luck!

      Ok, wishing you the best of luck with it ! I hope we get regular progress reports, I'll have to do all that with mine someday as the engine is looking really crappy. What are you going to respray the engine with so you don't get the same problem recurring ?

Goodluck SuzyJ! your fabbing skills are brilliant and I cant wait to see what you come up with

Holy shit Suzy, you take on things that so many of us wouldn't!

Hey Suzy, are you crazy or got ADHD or something,your giving me sleepless nights  [roll]

Just fix the oil leak and clean the oil stain with oven cleaner,and try some Ajax as well, and get it as best as you can.
The Ducati finish on the heads and cylinders is some sort of baked on stuff ,and quite durable and hard wearing for  the temps of air cooled engine.
If you can't replicate the Ducati finish and go down the rattle can engine paint route i think it would look a lot more second hand sooner than later,
than with the original finish  you have already.
The crank case and engine covers a different matter.
Plus i think you have only about 12,000klm on the engine it cant be that bad ???

Imo i would leave the battery tray stock, in case you get caught short you can always just throw in a stock battery, you could use the extra space for tools and a puncture kit.
Have you done the crank case breather mod if you remove the breather box under the seat. and remount the regulator on an aluminium plate you will have room for one of the coils there.

Good luck with the project and i watch with interest with the engine painting. :P [thumbsup]
Oh and winter now is the best time to be out on the bike for next few months not too hot not too cold, wait till summer (the wet season) :-\ :-\

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/DSC03336.jpg)

gotta love ebay $8.50

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(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e264/the916man/cap002.jpg)

Don't listen to Rob :'( Suzy, it sounds like  sabotage he knows he'll have no chance at the next concourse  [clap]

I'm currently doing a Ducati Paint Durability Test on my bike & have found the paint quality crap, unless cleaned occasionally (weekly) paint
deteriorates far to quick,

It's not an oil leak.  It's where the paint has cooked.  695s are notorious for this.  They run too lean stock, and this causes the heads to get really hot.  The crappy OEM paint melts and turns brown, as shown.  See for example http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=50080.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=50080.0)


Nah, I ticked over 20,000 a few weeks ago.


I've already modified the stock tray to get the A123 battery to fit.  No way a stock battery is going in now, not without a couple of evening's patient work.

I did the breather mod and fabbed up a plate to mount the regulator and vertical coil when I put the 999 shock on.  Here's a photo:

(http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4002/4692052826_a3c42b9959_z.jpg)

It's alright, but would be a lot neater if the coil weren't there.  


I haven't got heated grips, so I can't go out in winter.  If I really need to, I can steal the Spada off Kristyn :)


There's an awful lot of unused bracketry on that frame.  I could lend you a grinder if you like...  ;D








[/quote]

Wow, good luck S

Whilst my steed is by no means stock, my M800's little tyres are balled up to the edges from the super bike school.... No hard parts scraped....

Interesting ... I didn't even realise the DSSA 800 had the skinnier tyre (the S2R is 180) and the low profile front - which would have been my next suggestion to blame. The 6-series were lower though and it is not just the seat.

I s'pose my reference point is a bit skewed though as Jukie's 620 has been lowered further (front & back) but before she changed the shock there was the occasional scraping of hard bits ... and she is nowhere near the edge (but they are balled up at her 'edge').

... and she is still faster through the old road than I am on the 999 without being near the edge of the tyres [laugh]

Monsters look cooler with no wiring.

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Here's the offending piece, writhing on the floor.

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The blue painter's tape has a description of what goes where, so I can put it back together again :)

Next step is to make a support for the front of the swingarm so that it doesn't collapse when I remove the suspension pivot from the frame.

That frame does look hot without the loom on it.

From that picture i would bet Dez's Balls that's oil ??? [laugh]


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Why thanks Rob  :o                         
but I would prefer to keep the twins  0*0 tucked away at home
                                                   
As soon as the rain stops I plan to grease my dry clutch plates  :o

Found an interesting thread about removing the dry clutch groan
Will keep you updated .

http://www.ducati.ms/forums/56-superbikes/123775-grabby-shreiking-clutch-how-i-cured.html (http://www.ducati.ms/forums/56-superbikes/123775-grabby-shreiking-clutch-how-i-cured.html)

Oh and chucked a new black round thing on the back of my bike> Conti Sport Attack 2  [thumbsup]

Avionics package prototype.

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And on the bike (yes, my garage did flood yesterday).

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The battery is held in place with a large o-ring.  The coils aren't bolted in at present.  They're just held in with blue tack to give an idea of what the whole assembly will look like.

Yes, that is a rectifier/regulator bolted to the side.  Should clean the back end up significantly, as with the coil and rectifier/regulator moved under the tank, the only wires that have to go back past the suspension pivot are for the taillight.

This won't be my final bracket.  I'm going to make up a new one out of 3mm rather than 4mm sheet.  The 4mm sheet is a bear to work with.  Adding the rectifier regulator to the side was a bit of an afterthought, but one which I think is a real goer.  I put the tank back on temporarily and there will be good airflow at that point (better than under the seat, at any rate).

Anyway, I plan to buy a Shindengen FH012AA to go there, which is smaller than the stock unit but a tad thicker.  The stock unit fits physically with the tank on, but the Shindengen one will be a bit too close.  Hence I plan to fab a second better version of the mounting bracket, with the whole assembly shoved about 5mm to the right, and the ECU flipped back to it's stock arrangement (which is narrower but taller).

Thats looking very neat and tidy Suzy.  Well done.  [clap]

You know that point where after working away for a number of hours you tidy up the tools, then sit back and look at all the bits of motorbike spread across the garage and wonder if you might be in over your head?

Yeah.  I think I'm there.

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I made up a replacement for the electronics mount.  I'm happy with this one - it puts all the bits in the right place.

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My loom is at "maximum scariness" point, having stripped off all the covering.  This photo doesn't scare me nearly as much as the first photo though.  It's only electrickery stuff after all.

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Looking good there suzy!
What are your plans for the wiring harness?

Roughly how many hours was it to get the frame bare as it is above? I have been seriously considering getting mine sprayed lately..

Holy crap Suzy!!!!!
I am so humbled looking at that.
Fitting my little gear indicator to the tractor seems like a piece of piss compared to anything you've put up.
 [bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down]

You'll be relieved to know I intend on keeping the exhaust stock  ;D

Every thing else you do to the bike will be meaningless to most. unless you do the zaust [roll]

SuzyJ im speechless!  [bow_down] awesome work!
i struggled all day to simply get a bracket around one exhaust today. My fingers are red raw I and didnt even get it on.

here are some pics of it mocked up

Before
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After
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Its sounds similar to my cored pipes. Im not too sure about the look as I dont like how they sit so far back but i think thats an opportunity to mod the riser pipe.
Those brackets were a pain though, I tried fitting the shorter one first but there were problems with it hitting the seat release lever grrr. I need to do a bit of research and see how others put it on. As for the left side surely a simple bracket is a one person job...i just couldnt do it  [bang]. i'll try again tomorrow with some help  :) :)

If anyone has the same set up id appreciate hearing how you got your brackets on
Thanks
Dom

I'll reroute things so there's less wiring running around the head of the bike, and cover the loom in braided sleeving, which should protect it nicely.

There's only really three or so hours in getting the frame out.  Much of my effort has been making plates and stuffing about.

I wouldn't expect anything else.

What did I do to my monster today?

After waking up around 1pm still drunken I eventually took off the staintunes and front pipe, Sliced up a coke can and made some shims to seal up a couple of exhaust leaks, namely one that seemed to heat up the seat a bit. Worked quite well :D
I also have pulled off the headlight trim ring and painted it blek in preparation of the fitting of the trucklite LED headlight which seems to be lost in transit :(
Tomorrows job is another coat of paint on the surround and then to paint the mounts for it!

Ok, seems that the coke can shims didn't do as planned, well a little bit anyway.. Zipped down to auto one and picked up some copper silicone gasket stuff.

The brother and I will be fitting a 14t front sprocket, having a lookie at the clutch friction plates and maybe trying some alternatives (the brother always has spares!) and depending on how the overall gearing feels, maybe changing the rear 40 for a 39 (more spares).

With a few coffees, and perhaps some KFC for lunch, we have a nice day of Ducati tinkering ahead of us.  [thumbsup]

GK

The 14t option didn't come off and was quite a saga (see Chain and Sprockets thread).

We did install some of his old stock Barnett friction plates and a newer clutch plate (painted gold) with new bearing and gave the bike some good cleaning.

No test ride though, the rain was heavy!

We did get to the KFC and coffee though!

A great day hanging with the bro and working on a Ducati!  [thumbsup]

GK

            Had a couple of helpers on Sunday        [thumbsup]

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Wow Brian wheels look good,

could you let me know where I could get a set of those stickers & colour code used on the rims....

The original Yuasa battery has been playing up after more than 6 yrs of loyal service.

So I spoke to Chris at Lite Motorcycle Accessories and he hooked me up with a Lithium Shorai LFX18A1-BS12 battery. It took 2 business days to arrive and looks great. Very happy with the build quality and fit. It wasn't the smallest but I used the original mount so that is fine with me. The new battery weighs less than 1kg.

Dunno about reliability but it comes with a two year warranty.

I'll let you know if any problems arise.

Has anybody had the lithium batteries for a while and have anything to report?

We put the Shorai batteries in our 4v bikes last year (sorry I can't remember when but I don't think it would be a full year yet). No problems to report.

We were finding that (before the Shorai) if the bike was left off the trickle charger longer than overnight they wouldn't start ... the Monster wasn't always that bad but the 999 could be a real prick to start. Originally I would still put the 999 Shorai on the charger out of fear ... but have found it unnecessary and she can sit for a few weeks without and still start up first time. Big improvement.

Thanks.

Today was uneventful.. Though I did pop in to my local lincraft to buy some RIT dye... 
Hopefully by lunchtime tomorrow I'll have nice black timing belt covers

I was hoping to do that myself but i dont think my covers are plastic being a 96 model.

I went past repco to buy a new tail light globe. anyone going to norton st tonight?

I rode it yesterday. Seemed to go ok.

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Might clean it one day :).

Yeah that headlight must be useless [cheeky]


Nice shot.

Nice helmet :)

Timing covers came up a treat! :D
Though the top one still shows 2 faded sections from the trellis casting shadows in the sun.. Meh you can't see it anyways!

(http://kylesharp.com.au/mystuff/pics/ducati/timingcovers/DSCN0976_1.JPG)
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rode it to the camping show today

stopped by aldi , they have a 1.8metre bicyle cable lock for $5 which worked perfectly to
lock the helmets to the bike so we didnt have to carry them around and not have to worry
about someone walking off with them

My Groaning grabby clutch fix:


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Today I finally decided to do something about my moaning crutch clutch
I uninstalled all the plates cleaned ,de dusted de rusted the steel plates and swapped the front friction plates with the rear
to even up the ware.
These Barnett plates have now done 11,000 km, I was pleasantly surprised with the lack of ware expecting a lot less material.
This is what is left

Inboard plates 2.86
Mid plates     2.76
Outboard plates 3.31 mm ,

interestingly (to probably no one) my outer plates had more material left than the inner
which is exactly the opposite according to Rob of his last two clutch stacks ...... ??? why I have no idea maybe I'm doing it wrong  [laugh]

 Then I massaged lithium grease into all the friction plates  :o then cleaned them .
I now have a clutch that is a smooth as butter  [Dolph] [beer] with no groaning or grabiness  [thumbsup]
I highly recommend this maintenance and get intimate with your crutch clutch which took all of an hour to do ,
 just make sure you use pure lithium grease which has no friction modifiers added,
which apparently will cause clutch slip. [thumbsdown]

Cost : a big fat zero$$ as I bludged the grease from Rob  [laugh] and my labour is cheap  [cheeky]

Then I went on the interweb and ordered some TPO stuff : New K & N crankycase breather hoses etc and a mounting plate for my regulator
so I can turn it upside down for better cooling .

Did you get that info from our talented 'Brad The Bike Boy' 'cos he did something similar/same on his web page, which reminds me, I must do the same, tell me, does it make getting into neutral when you are stopped in traffic any easier??








                                     Mmick

That's pretty cool Dez.  I'm surprised you could hear moaning over the clackety clack and exhaust though...

Mick I actually found a thread on this on a Ducati forum elsewhere so cant take any credit for
the idea but read seven pages of positive testimonials  so though I would give it a  go.
Yes N is easy to find , but I just cant believe what a huge improvement it makes.
One tends to get used to the way a bike performs/behaves and work around it over time.

Hah funny Suz , whats worse is the moans from the DMF  ;D
On a serious note Suz you should be inducted into some sort of hall of fame for
all your lectricity work posts on the main board  [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [bow_down]

Got home from night shift this morning at 7, woe at 12, rode from myswellbrook to frasers newy, bought just about the last duc performance touring/comfort seat, gave them the old one and told them to bin it.
Rode on through to penrith from there...

Bloody long Arvo on the bike!! But the seat is damn comfortable :)

Rode her to work today, nice ride - pitty about the destination...

Went for a ride at lunch... through Frankenstein Village  [evil]

My air filter finally arrived so I installed the said filter along with the DP ecu, changed the oil and filter and put her all back together!

The greatest part of all was when I turned the key.......Monster Racing now scrolls across the dash (funny bout the small things) and after the electronics did there thing I pushed the button (without touching the throttle allowing the TPS to reset) and would you believe the motor didn't complete a full revolution before firing right up! This was after nearly a month of being apart in the garage after removing the fuel tank suspecting a crack or pin hole leak (strong fuel smell when sitting) which there wasn't.

Since I have had the bike (not long I know) it has never started like that even after only a week or two sitting! Throttle response seems to be improved so looking forward to a test ride!

Next on the list is a Duc.EE for obvious reasons but does anyone know what is going on with Moto Creations as far as these are concerned? I noticed another manufacturer (Visible Technologies) are selling them? Are they affiliated or is there some funny business going on?   

Cheers,

Scott

get it straight from Motocreations. Funny business going on I think.

Thanks Raux thought that may be the case as one of the product photos has the motocreations logo blacked out and they were talking about people reverse engineering on them!

Cheers,

Scott

I took her out for a little ride ... met up with five or six other Ozmos ... and they followed me home. Good day.

I got a little too enthusiastic with a die grinder and broke mine.  Now I feel like an idiot :(

pics suz?

I fitted up the led headlight today, but I refuse to post pics at this stage. Purposeful does not always equal pretty and that all I'll say...

Anyone handy with carbon fibre sheeting???

WTF :o
The grider or your MC ? Pics

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It's not irretrievable - I think I just need to pop the valve seat and replace it, then have it ground to shape.

Least you're getting in and having a go!

DP seat fitted and ridden...

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Is mostly comfy, gets a little warm on longer rides, will be interesting come summer time!
Do not like the gap at the rear between it and the frame, will investigate chopping the rubber stand-offs and lowering the latch back down to original seat height.

Trucklite LED headlight fitted (finally)..
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Do not fooking like the final result at all..
Bucket is from a vt250 or something similar to that, Was an absolute &*^# to get the light to mount in.
Will be buying this bucket, making a mold/patten and vacuum infusing a carbon fibre bucket I think.. Only way to be sure of a great final result! http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/360366021546?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_700wt_1163 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/360366021546?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_700wt_1163)


Does feel like a LOT of stuffing around for a bike that i'll sell in 12 months time... I guess it's something that I can re-use on the next bike.

Gave the Duc a good bath today and used the LTs method for chain cleaning.

That is, spray it with WD40 then hose off. Spray it again and give it a brush. Hose off and wipe down with a rag. Now wait a while and then lube with your favourite.

Been doing this since fitting my chain which now has over 20K and still seems good as. Old chain didn't last 15K.

Happy lubing  ;D

Hi Suzy,
Looking at the photo is the valve stem guide worn on one side?

According to a very good duc specialist i know
this is caused by the too soft valve guides which wear and creat too much valve slop

get new specialized valve guides nnd problem solved.  get stock problem likely will return.  don't change guide is a useless service

Umm actually it was caused by me, with a die grinder.  Hence feeling really stupid.

yeah sorry i read that after
this is why i bought a spare head to practice on

Rode her about 150 miles today, up to the top of a mountain, ended up being cold and the snow melt was draining onto the road, so afterwards she got a bath.

After that, installed my new speedymoto pressure plate.  And as usual between me and this bike, a 15 minute job turns into several hours when I find I have to drill the head off EVERY. SINGLE. BOLT.  Stripped every one after soaking them in bolt loosener, ridiculous.  The underpowered drill with a 30 second battery charge at a time added to the enjoyment.

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Installed some new stainless clutch springs.

GK

Had a pink slip done for the first time, it's just fallen out of the 5 year "no inspection" necessary.
I don't think the guy even half looked at the bike and here was me all worried about it.  [thumbsup]

Replaced the stock OEM horn with a new sebel 109db  ;D ;D ;D

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Gee Danno you must be running out of parts to chnge by now. You must be desperate to wanna change your horn

New front Pilot Road 2 and a scrub in over Mt Glorious and Nebo. Why are there never any Road 3's in stock anywhere? I would love to try one.

Truthfully, I needed to put a horn on by KTM for the pink slip and bought this. It didnt fit so I swapped it with the Monster and vola, the monster has a new bit of bling. It even has a bit of red in it that I like  [thumbsup]

can't remember the last time I used the horn  :-\

Re located the voltage regulator upside down for better cooling.
Installed a K&N crankcase pod filter on an extended hose ,removed breather box
(which incidental had no oil only water in it) to allow for room for the regulator's new home.

Water?

You all know I am a mechanical numpty but I think that one requires some explanation.

When you finish a ride, the engine cools down, the oil contracts a little and air is sucked into the crankcase.  The air contains moisture, as air does.  When you then run the bike, the miniscule little bit of water that came in with the air evaporates, and gets pushed up the crankcase breather tube.  The breather reservoir is a deliberate low point, so as the water condenses out in the tube (being colder than the motor) it collects here.  Then when you stop riding, more air (with a teeny little bit of water) gets sucked back into the motor, and the cycle continues.  Do it for long enough, and you get a decent amount of water in the crankcase reservoir.

Incidentally, if you do lots of short trips, the water stays in the crankcase and turns your oil milky, and you freak out and post in tech.

... and from there (the breather box) it (the water) only has one way to go?

Yay Suzy Saved me the effort of tying that up, for the numpty's around here. :P [bang] [roll] ;D


The breather reservoir has a tube that connects to the air filter box, over time the condensation in the breather reservoir will evaporate/ventout through the air box.
I think the crank case breather mod is a very good. eliminates the milky looking oil level sight glass. [thumbsup]

Thanks guys. The Boss probably could have explained that to me (she has done it to the wee-Monster) ... so I'll excuse myself by saying we are sharing the learning.

You never know I may not be the only numpty.

gave my chain a good inspection, clean, tighten and added some lube

Washed it. Tried to adjust the throttle. Opened the Throttle housing. Lost one of the screws. Swore. A lot!

Made a few cosmetic changes this week...

Shortened my termi's a total of 6cms, and modded them to be straight through (were previously road legal version), now sound like termi's should  [thumbsup].

Painted my headlight surround and clutch cover black using hi temp pot belly black. Came out really well...

And finally got to ride it today, down to buli, a quick stop at the Scarborough and back through the national park via stanwell tops...

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 [thumbsup] nice black beastie
Have you also lowered your headlight ?

Cheers dogs... It's finally starting to look how I wanted it to when I got it...

And yeah the speedo and headlight has been lowered, but I can't take credit for that as it was done by the previous owner...

   Do you mean the Scarborough Hotel ?  It was closed a few months ago, has it re-opened ?
 

Yeah mate it has... Done up not too badly as well... Great spot for a beer

  I agree, it is a great spot for a beer and we'll meet up and down a couple when I can get away from all the weekend work I've had to do lately    [thumbsup]

Rode with my bro a few hundred klicks! Darn great to be out on the bike with another Monster man!  [thumbsup]

No rain today but it was quite cold. Found that a new pair of boots and gloves are in order.

GK

Where do I start, Tomaselli clip ons, carbon fibre belly pan, retrimmed seat, resprayed tank and rear seat cowl in a mat black, K&N air filter and MIVV pipes minus baffles, and carby's rebalanced and rejetted.

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I superglued the plastic bit inside the left-hand switchgear that is part of the indicator switch. It had decided to break at both mounts. Was able to coax it to give me left-hand indicators until yesterday; right-hand mostly worked. Seems to work ok now :).

Bit of a tart to remove from the bike - the plug it attaches to the loom didn't want to come out without some rearranging of the clutch hose. Went back on fine.

Rode it!
Looked at it.  :o
Thought about cleaning it  :-\
Talked about putting some more bits on it.  ;)
Then I went up stairs and continued working.  :P

looky looky... :)
got the rear off ebay, ordered the front couple of days ago...

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/monsta904/P1000274.jpg)

Nice one

 [drool] Come on out with it monsta how much ???
New or used ? Aus or OS dish up the dirt .

motowheels where clearing old stock, so I got the rear for about 1168 including freight.
then after some shopping around I forund that Australia dosn't have an importer so BST sold me the front direct. about 1673 including freight and funds tranfer via bank.
so all up... $2841!  couldn't help myself!    [evil]

Did another airbox mod that added a litre of capacity and improved the relationship of the velocity stacks to the air filter element.
Kind of just improving what was there by modifying and rearranging things.

CF wheels are pretty damn cool!  ;D

Haven't touched the bike in near on 2 weeks now.. But today I finally changed the oil+filter (went with k&n)..
Was very relieved to see that with 43,000 on the clock there was near-on no metal paste on the mag plug at all!

But I did forget to pull out the screen and give that a bath.. Anyone know if that is removable without dumping the oil again?

Yes, lay your bike waay over so the motor is horizontal, but do you really want to do that? Do it the right way
  Just drop the oil into a clean container like you would do normally, pull the gauze, clean, reverse procedure and put oil back in.




                                      Mmick

Thanks for that! Will R/R oil and clean the screen this morning!
Raining today, was going to take it for a good ride up the Barrington tops but I don't think i'll be doing that in the wet

Last weeks project, my brother gave me an old stand he had, decided to clean it up a bit..

(http://kylesharp.com.au/mystuff/pics/ducati/stand.jpg)

Still need to pull the dollies back off and paint the frames on them, will get to that shortly.

I made a thing!

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Now I don't need relays.  Or fuses.  And I can run nice light gauge wiring for my headlight switch and ignition switch :)

Suzy, I think you need your own page.

Some of your works make my head hurt and I feel like I would like someone smarter than myself to ask you how that stuff works and how you come up with these ideas. I would ask but I'm afraid I would not understand the answers.

^^^ what rowdy said
i have a motoscope tiny gauge and dont know what to do with it

You're thing appears to be missing some bits Suzy  :P

Yeah, some assembly might be required.

The board is a replacement for my fuse box and relays.  It has provision for eight high power MOSFET switches, each of which is over-current protected.  It will sit under my ECU and clean up the power distribution on my bike, and help me to reduce the wiring complexity significantly.  It's independent of gauge swaps etc.

Suddenly I dont feel so smug about the new dual circuit fuse panel and bunch of relays I just fitted to my DR650  [laugh]

Nice work suzyj, I love how you think outside the box  [clap].

Especially the fuse box! Boom tish!  ;D

GK

         You should apply for a position with Audi and re-design the electrics/electronics for the entire Ducati range.

       [bow_down]       [bow_down]       [bow_down]

cost? group buy? will it have ability for external power feeds and handle chargers?

Naah, Ducati would go broke putting this sort of thing on their bikes.  Each 10c fuse is replaced with a $3 power MOSFET and $7 driver chip.  Add in the other random stuff and you're up 'round $100 per board in parts.

Actually scotch that - they'd substitute a 20c MOSFET for the $3 one, and then wonder why they catch fire.

LED headlight finally fitted up and working! http://db.tt/vhgFtVp0 (http://db.tt/vhgFtVp0)
Still needs a tidy up, but meh..it works!

I hadn't thought of selling them.  I guess they're reasonably universal, much like a motogadget thingy.

Cost is ~$100 in parts, plus the PCB and assembly.  I could probably knock them out for something like $200-250 in lots of 10+.

There's a couple of terminals that are connected directly to +12V - that'd be a good spot for hooking up a charger.  By external power feed I presume you mean something for hooking up heated grips/gps/whatever?  That sort of stuff could just be hung off the loads output, which is protected switched +12V.

Anyway, we're getting ahead of ourselves. Let me build and test this one first.

Don't forget one of those USB port thing for charging the phone so I don't have to stop riding to send my text messages (too soon?).

Even an aux socket to plug in a battery tender etc?

Maybe a lights-out switch to go all stealth if required at night?

ooo. stealth mode... like in Tron Legacy, or on any older euro bike like my ST :D

yes, love the idea of USB ports!

Just catching up:

Nice pick up Monsta ... proving the old adage that you are never done with the mods

And once again Suzy wins the monthly award for most insane modification to a monster with stock pipes

Today's task: change the L to a P  ;D Riding tests are painful on a M620.. Luckily I didn't have to do the MOST HART or whatever that is!

Still, kinda embarrassing as a 30y/o sitting at the RTA waiting to collect your red p's  [laugh]

But all worth while once you're out on the open road.

Indeed!  [Dolph]

GK

CTP time again  [bang] bloody robbers
FYI( you prob already know this  [roll] )  just discovered how to pay less
I have been listing my bike as a 1000 cc  S2R1000 when it is actually a 992 cc .
Seems I have saved close to $100 by changing this  [thumbsup]
Jumped back to GIO as last year they were more expensive due to my brainfart.

I feel your pain Two dogs.

 I just got off the Sth Aust gov site for vehicle rego. I now have a pain where the sun dont shine. >:(
Thieving pricks  [thumbsdown]

I'm lucky I checked mine a couple of weeks ago, it was still garaged at my old address and for some reason it was listed as not insured comprehensive so it dropped from $548 to $380 or something like that.
Very  ;D was I.

my mate bought a 86 xf falcon ute a few months back for $1000 bargain

greenslip just arrived for $968  :'( and then rego on top of that

in saying that he doesnt want it anymore anyway so if someone needs a cheap ute let me know

Just did a search on greenslips


Insurer


6-month Price
 

12-month Price
 

Price Breakdown
 
Phone

Web Site

$260.61
$507.18

 132 244

www.aami.com.au (http://)

$382.00
$746.00

 1300 137 664

www.allianz.com.au (http://)

CIC-Allianz
$378.00
$737.00

 1300 360 340

$255.35
$496.71
 131 010

www.gio.com.au (http://)
$259.33

$503.97
 132 132

www.nrma.com.au (http://)
$276.00

$536.00
 133 723

greenslip.qbe.com

$380.00

$741.00
 1800 811 099


I know it looks a bit confusing but cheapest was GIO $496:91 and the dearest was Allianz $746 both for 12 months

Cheap ute eh??







                                             Mmick

TPO rectifier relocator and K&N crank case breather. After installing my shock from an ST4 I had to get rid of the tank. Has anyone else installed one of these? I was told to attach it to the end of the breather tube instead of removing it and installing it near the engine.

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff62/icecreamhands/P6020002.jpg?t=1338612699)

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff62/icecreamhands/P6020001.jpg?t=1338612849)

Tpo also make a breather extension tube kit with a billet hose adaptor for the filter.
Some like the filter mounted on the case breather.
I used the extension hose and mounted the filter up under the tank, keeps it up out of the shit. :-\

This is where I put mine
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/photo-34.jpg)

Cheers for the info guys. I'll trial it where it is at the moment but if I need to relocate it I will get some longer tubing. Wouldn't happen to know the size would you?

Might be easier just to get the kit from tpo, only $14.99 us plus post, get something else you might need make it worth while [roll]
The hose kit is only $14.99 us
But at a guess some 5/8" or 16mm heater hose for a car would do, but a tad thick in the wall and not bend tight corners :P

https://tpoparts.com/cat093/index.php?route=product/product&path=1_18&product_id=166 (https://tpoparts.com/cat093/index.php?route=product/product&path=1_18&product_id=166)

(https://tpoparts.com/cat093//image/cache/data/166_1-150x150.jpg)

Or ya could just whack the filter straight on the breather valve and be done with it.

Yep, that's how mine is setup.
Nice STM breather and filter straight into that.

Nice solo afternoon ride to Kinglake in the cold today.  [Dolph]

Good to finally get back on the bike after a two - three week rain/work interrupted ride schedule!

A great end to the long weekend.  [thumbsup]

Happy Birthday Lizzie!

GK

What pipes you got on your Monster there is your profile pic GK?

Jealous GK! the rain has only just stopped here.. Bike hasn't been ridden for 3 weeks now :( Though the sky is a little bit lighter, a touch of blue even.. So I might just brave the damp and take the Duc for a quick burn..

That and I need to give the chain and wheels a good clean!


Today's story; I am bravely lending my brother the 620 for the weekend for a ride with his mates.. Nervous I am! But he will be right.
If you see a yellow Duc with the wheel up on a public road somewhere, I don't wanna know about it OK!?!?  [laugh]

Let someone take it for a ride with a view to buying it.

Rode to work the last two days, the long way.

They are stock pipes, shortened a little and cored.

Sound really nice, but they're not carbon Termi's!

GK

I don't need to lend my brother my Ducati, he already has his own Monster!  ;D

Hope you get some good riding weather soon and that your brother brings the bike back safe and sound.

GK

Repositioned  exhaust & added some SS rear sets for ground clearance  (looks really), Termi stickers
for added HP
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27433593/monster5_1.jpg)
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27433593/monster6.jpg)

Looks great Paul.

Hey Paul the up swept cans look good. [thumbsup]
Those Termi stickers are good for at east another 10 HP [Dolph]

Hey Paul, those termis look really good. They almost convince me to get carbon zorsts for my bike.  Maybe after tax time (though it gives me a perverse pleasure to stick with stock exhausts and modify everything else).

I painted my frame (actually last weekend).

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-aWI6GEA035o/T9LivgyQMcI/AAAAAAAABg4/xtiPr3d-Nd0/s1392/DSC_3249.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wMPxdjSLp-k/T9LjAahBPPI/AAAAAAAABhQ/-Fl4KkCd3bc/s1391/DSC_3257.JPG)

Oh, and I assembled the thing that makes things turn on and off on my bike.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-noxAg5y6jG4/T9sMER5ogpI/AAAAAAAABh8/WDfV6s6Wdmc/s1391/DSC_3261.JPG)

It works a treat. Here's the bits that do the turning on and turning off.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FlbhCImlaUY/T9sMIIBJi6I/AAAAAAAABiE/vejhhPcbTBo/s1391/DSC_3262.JPG)

 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o                   

                          Did I really read that Suz is considering upgrading here pipes.
                                                  [clap] No going back now Suzy [beer]

I'm still waiting for parts =( bike has been parked for weeks.... Good thing weather hasn't been cooperating!

Adjusted the chain tension this morning. Will take it for a little blat this afternoon.. Also contemplated selling the 620... Uh oh

Time for a bigger motor?
900, 1000DS, 1100?

I'e only just got my p's (will have blacks in 11 months).. but I want to buy a decent 2nd car for work commute (30k's each way through the bush to the mine... Had way too many near misses with roos as big as me) and I would like to buy an s2r 1000 or s4r soon for a project.

Maybe i'm crazy..lol!

Suzy, it looks like some bits have fallen off your frame during the painting process.

Paul, the pipes obviously look good if it has the antagonistic non-conformist considering changing from stock pipes. The upswept pipes is a good look.

Ooooh I like it  [thumbsup] looks kinda dirty  ;D

Did you get a new mid pipe or did you do some pipe bending

  Rode it and overtook a Panigale. [roll] (along with everyone else) It had 50ks on slicklike tyres thru a wet an slippery RNP so yes the owner was taking it real easy.
 (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7102/7384819448_17581c5222_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/46927829@N06/7384819448/)
dedy monster 008 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/46927829@N06/7384819448/#) by steveca51 (http://www.flickr.com/people/46927829@N06/), on Flickr
 (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7225/7384821744_46e6fbf93c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/46927829@N06/7384821744/)
dedy monster 009 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/46927829@N06/7384821744/#) by steveca51 (http://www.flickr.com/people/46927829@N06/),
 
 

Just a bit of bending (pipe muffler side), lowered rear rearset bolt after a run up the old road today, legs don't
bend like they use to(http://icons.iconarchive.com/icons/jeanette-foshee/simpsons-07/32/Townspeople-Crazy-Old-Man-icon.png)

Nice looking pipe work Paul.

and Suzy as always....  :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
I have to agree with Des now that you have talked about pipes we will all hold you to it.
You can't do all that lovely work to your bike and stick stock pipes back on it, that would be a crime in itself.

 [laugh] ... sorry Paul but I don't think you are the evil influence on Suzy - it is that her little girl's spada has a better voice than her monster.

So now she has been duly sucked in it is time to turn our attention back to Paul's mirrors ;D

Considered bar end mirrors, way to hard to get the right angle to look at myself while riding.

that's what mirrors are for, right?

Bought a c-tek charger and fitted the connectors so I don't have to lift the tank each time I want to connect the battery up.........

Yes,

       They are very good










                                          Mmick

Fitted my new DP Touring saddle, my nads will be forever grateful  ;)

Went for a nice ride with my bro!

Then changed the stock plugs for some Iridiums (freebies from the bro) and the bike (which was running rich sub 3,000 rpm) leaned out a little (just nicely), with the throttle response much smoother and the idle stronger and more regular.

Not bad for free and 5 minutes work!  [thumbsup]

GK

Got the front sprocket changed to 14T, @D'moto (it's actually now a surprise only if I dont see Teff's bike there, it was)

Wow... cant believe the huge difference such a small change makes to the overall feel of the bike especially in pickup and overtaking.

It is a great mod, don't know if I ever want to do it to mine I think it would put me in another stratosphere!!!

What sort of difference with rpm at 100kmph is there now?

Also, how much did it cost all up for it to be done at the shop?

Doing this myself as soon as the sprocket comes in. My 900 is 15/40 but it's too slow off the line and certainly revs at a lazy 3,750 rpm at 100kmph. I've got revs to lose there and I suspect the new gearing will drop 100kmph right into the meaty spot of the rev range.

Certainly will take off easier and be heaps more punchy.

I had previously been waiting 9 full weeks, so after a few calls to the parts guy after a few weeks in between calls, I rang again (third time) to suggest he contact the importer (it's an AFAM sprocket) to see what the deal was!

He called me back with the bad news! He had ordered it, but they hadn't placed the order. RESULT? The waiting process 3-6 weeks starts all over again. Talk about hacked off.

The stink of it is that they will not bring in one sprocket quickly just for me and for the mistake they made. It's a waiting game for when they bring in their next batch of other stock, hence the "normal" 3-6 weeks waiting time.

The only consolation (which isn't much really) is the parts guy (who was very apologetic even though the stuff up wasn't his) will give me the sprocket at cost. I save about $15 bucks. I'd have paid the extra $15 and then some gladly for my 14t to be on the bike now!

Oh well, nothing left to do but wait! LOL!

Glad you're happy with your setup, makes me more eager to get mine!

GK

GK
If you are getting close to chain replacement time instead of the 14T up front
chuck a new chain on leave the 15 and go up 3 teeth on the back.
Kinder to the chain and swingarm if you have clearance issues and gives the same ratio.
Rear sprockets are cheap or you could save money down the road and get an alloy  sprocket carrier so next time its just the steel outer ring you have to change.
Quick to replace and gives a small bling factor.

Revs increase so does fuel consumption a little.
I found it made city traffic easier less strain on the clutch as I didn't have to slip it so much.
Down side is that sometimes in some corners out in the twisties  depending on speed the bike feels like you are in too low or too high a gear .

GK why wait for a specific sprocket ??

a few phone calls to various places dmoto etc and i am sure you would quickly find someone with
the correct sprocket on te shelf since you are not chasing something out of he ordinary

That's what I would have thought also.

My brother picked up a 14t and we fitted it. Ducati shop (his side of town) assured me it was the correct fit but they got the pitch wrong and the sprocket itself would have needed to be packed with shims. The other option was to get an engineering place to cut the thickness down on one side, but I didn't want to do that after purchasing a $45 sprocket.

A chat with my Ducati guy (my side of town) revealed that the 14t was deleted for the 00-01 Monster 900s. This is due to an issue with the adjustable rear wishbone on that model. If the height is raised, it may chew out the swingarm with a 14t.

In my case, that won't (or shouldn't) be a problem, as my height is set at the lowest, due to my case of duck's disease! LOL!

So I called Brad Black to see what he did (which is how I found out about the shimming - as this is his method) and he put me onto the original AFAM part number, which my Ducati guy used to order the correct part!

Long process, but the result should be great!

GK

Chains and sprockets go to:

http://www.gearingcommander.com/ (http://www.gearingcommander.com/)

Sydney, D'Moto; $100 installed (while you wait). The whole process took no more than a half hour, could not have been any easier.

(As a comparison: I called Northside Motocycles to get a quote during the week; they quoted $40 for the sprocket + 1 hour labor = $160, they could not do it until mid July and I needed to leave the bike there for the day)

Noticably higher revving at speed. I'm not sure about all the technicalities around swing-arms, chain wear etc. I suppose that's why I take it to D'Moto as I figure if there was an issue with it, they'd know and advise.

Seans last words to me as I saddled up on the bike was that it will make everything better, he was right.

Well yesterday I looked at them. Haven't done that for a while

It wouldn't be an issue for your bike, just the 00-01 M900 as I understand it.

GK

Don't spose anyone has the part number to suit the 00-01 model for 14 tooth handy ?
I have no problems with fitting it myself but would like to order the correct part first time if possible . lol

Cheers
Jason.

Absolutely bloody nothing at all, at all, at all, at all, at all, at all, at all, at all, at all, at all, at all, at all, at all.  :'(

Started cleaning up the sprocket and belt covers for their future dye job.

Fitted a set of levers from flee bay. Very impressed with the quality from China. Easy fit, even for me.

Monsterparts (a board sponsor) great service and Jeff will promptly respond to any queries.

http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/JTFRONT/Chain-Sprocket/JTFRONT.html (http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/JTFRONT/Chain-Sprocket/JTFRONT.html)

ca-cycleworks is a board sponsor too

http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=52612-14 (http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=52612-14)

Second link California Cycleworks, bottom sprocket is the one you need. Well it's the one I need.

It'd get to me here in Melbourne in a few weeks, but $44 (which is a good price) plus another $40-50 postage is more than I want to pay.

GK

I think my 14 t was posted out for about ten bucks.
http://ircalc.usps.com/MailServices.aspx?country=10013&m=6&p=0&o=8 (http://ircalc.usps.com/MailServices.aspx?country=10013&m=6&p=0&o=8)
looks like about $16.95 now

Well we took Jukie and Betty for a ride to get them pink slipped and then to the rta, then on the way back had a CRASH. So Jukie is now damaged and back in the shed. Betty is fine.  [bang]

Oh no, that's horrible. Hope you're okay.

Sore & resting.

Terrible news jukie, hope you're both ok

Thanks guys,  sorry duke8 too to you. I hope I can easy the pain a bit for you, can't let you go down alone.  Rest up duke8, and if you need any help with anything the guys here will be more than happy to lend a helping hand. Chin up [thumbsup]

Thanks jukie, Great to know there's some fantastic people on here willing to give u hand and offer advice...

I'm ok though, more upset about my termis than anything  ;D

D'oh!  Hope you guys are all ok and the damage is not too bad.

Well at least you survived Italy unscathed this time (although I'm not sure about your liver  [wine]).

Hope you and and bike recover quickly.   :'(

Yes well at least o did this one at home. My liver has had a good dry out for a week but might now have to change that for today. Walking is a bit hard as my knees are restricted but the bike is going to take a while to sort out. Anyway these thing happen

Oh that's a buggar Julie. Sorry to hear it.  Alcohol is a pretty good medicinal remedy for pain of any sort. I highly recommend it.  [beer]

Well that's not good news Jukie, I hope the body recovers quickly but it sounds like the wheels might need a little work.
I'm guessing there will be a bit of exhaust work to repair what's happened to you.

My brakes worked too good and high sided it and then slid on my right side,so some how the only damage to me is my knees. So lucky I was wearing all my safety gear even though it was ripped and cut open at the emergency ward. I'm quiet happy with my injuries, but not the bikes so have to make a few call tomorrow. Now I just walk a old granny ATM minus a walking stick.  [roll]

CRAP  [thumbsdown]

Yes crap is the word. I'm  just worry about what going to happen to the bike whether it will be a ride off or not. It doesn't take much for the insurance to wanna ride it off so have to wait and see.

That sucks Jukie. Hope ya heal up quick. Hope also that the insurance ppl aren't too nasty. Your bike is just too blinged to be written off.

I'm trying to not admit defeat having bought a pair of heads on ebay just now. I just wanna get back on my bike!

Very sorry to hear that Jukie, hope you and the bike recover quickly.

Sorry to hear about the crash guys.

I totally get your comments about being concerned about the bike. It doesn't make any sense at the head level, but at the heart level I totally get it.

I'll heal up eventually, but noooooo my bike.

Hope you heal quick and well, and that the bike isn't written off and they repair it well.

GK

sorryo hear , hope you heal up ok


see how you go, you may be able to negotiate a payout for damages and keep the bike and repair yourself rather than having it 'written off'

 :o
bummer...
not good all round!

but at least everyone is ok...

+1
Glad you are ok.

  + 1 from me too.
   Glad you guys are ok and hoping to see you's and the bikes back on the road soon.
   

Bummer to hear about the stacks guys  :(Get em fixed quick and lets organize another ride  :) A nice leashurly slow one ! [Dolph]

Gave her an oil change. Trying some of this in her this time -

http://www.penriteoil.com.au/products/engine-oils/10-tenths-racing/racing_10_shear_free (http://www.penriteoil.com.au/products/engine-oils/10-tenths-racing/racing_10_shear_free)

Costs around the same as a bottle of the Semi Synth Fuchs comp 4 I usely use.

Sorry to hear about the crash Jules, good to hear that you're OK.

I rode it finally, it's been 3 months I think since we've spent sometime together.
It still scares me!!!  :o :o :o

Jeeez Jukie, glad to hear your relatively unscathed, hope your not walking like a grandma for to long, pity to hear the bike didn't fair to well  :( ,hope things work out and that your back on the road before to long

Um Dez mate, I dunno if anyone has mentioned this to ya, but you appear to be, umm, sticking out a little.

If ya got it flaunt it  [laugh]

Now bloody well get back where you belong woman...... the garage  ;D ,

 and put that bike of yours back together  [cheeky]

If you need help





 Rob Teff Paul and I can come over and watch while we drink all your beer  [drink]

... so that explains it... How're ya feeling?
Hope you're not hobbling around too much anymore.

Bloody dangerous stuff that "REGO" thing.

Maybe one day we'll be able to talk about what really happened.

She is almost walking properly now but the knees are still a bit dodgy. Someone said the other day 'no more doggie style for you' ... which only confused me - she was riding a bike not driving in the car with her head out the window.

What did you do to yours


Brian ..................................... [popcorn]

Ummmmm.......errrrrrrrrr.......... [popcorn]       ??????????

Borrowed Pauls battery charger, dusted it off.......just about it i finnnke     [coffee]

Enufff of da blingy stuff for me Desmond Two Shoes, more into stock safety items these days. Found that stock exhausts don't attract extra attention from the constabulary.........    [leo]
Now I can ride it up the old road without having to look over my shoulders, nothing to worry about........  except....for a dirty old black ,salt encrusted Monster from you know where..    ;D

(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/untitled.png)

Lookin' good, Brian!  [thumbsup]

Stock exhausts are awesome!

 ;D

Correct Suzy, and no more noisy clutch now, compliments of my "Alloy" clutch cover ( i do hope you noticed it too).    [thumbsup]

ah someone has finally seen the light!  [thumbsup]

(http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab330/MrS2R/Ducati/051.jpg)

now where is that fuel filter....



(I know it is in the tank)  :)

i brought some new mirrors for jukie

I rode it for the first time in 3 weeks this afternoon! Weather up here was too good to ignore!

Apart from that I've not done anything else to the 620 really.. decided not to sell it, did purchase some Leo Vince carbon cans from simca for it though.

[thumbsup]
High or Low?

Much nicer than the shiny staintunes IMHO.

High ones! Hope they aren't any louder than the stain tunes though lol

Got my 14T sprocket from California Cycleworks. 5 days!

The bro and I put it on today. Rubbish weather and no time for a ride yet.

The 14T front and 40 rear combo will be interesting.

GK

Took the bike out for the first spin today with the new gearing.

Belissimo!  [thumbsup]

GK

Make much of a difference?

Sure did.

Much easier, quicker and smoother take off, more responsive in all gears, just all round nicer to ride.

Now revs at 4,000rpm at 100 kmph, up from 3,750.

GK

Thanks mate! Something that I'd planned to do to my monster but never got round to doing it..

Going to open the box that the leo vince cans came in today and size them up. They're 2nd hand so I might have a small 'strip back clear coat and reapply clear' project ahead of me  ;)

I agree, a month on for me and I still am loving the change to 14T.

Pulling the old staintunes off the frame and trial fitting the Leo vinces! They didn't come with hangers (did get the wrap around part, mismatched but they both work) so just need to fab up a bracket similar to the staintune one to suit..
(http://img.tapatalk.com/8a82580c-3e7c-c77d.jpg)

Got some new gear so I can ride again [thumbsup] [Dolph]

I rode my bike home from uni the other day and it felt very sluggish. It just wouldnt stay on. I got it home but I had the accelerator on the whole ride home. It was running much better by that time.

Im just not sure what it was. The battery light was on so I thought maybe it simply needed a bit of a charge.

I started it up today, it was still sluggish but the battery light wasn't on. What could the problem be? I let it run for a few minutes and turned it off. Im thinking the carbies need a tune or something. Has anyone else experienced this?
by the way its a 96 m600
THank you

Fuel issue?
Blocked or dirty fuel filter.  crap in the carby's???
Generally if it was electrical it wouldn't run or miss and fart sorta?

paid the rego yesterday afte a visit to the mechanic and picking up a pink slip

called QBE for $458 greenslip

paid rego online all good to go

except for the crap weather , getting blown away atm

Broke out the hacksaw and dremel and took to a perfectly good bike and set of termi's.....

Lowered the headlight and gauges, chopped the tail and took 3 .5 inches off the pipes.

(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u390/Duke8620/s4RS/dfbc47e4.jpg)

Thanks Rob,
I'll start with this

The bike is looking sweet duke8

Thanks cicii...I'm pretty happy with how it looks now... Next few weeks there'll be plenty of new bling though  [drool]

Its so frustrating! It was running great but I just wanted a mechanic to have a good look over it. Now just after I put it up for sale its running like a dog.

Apparently one of my floats is over flowing. The mechanic adjusted the pilot screws to compensate for the over flowing. I'm a bit reluctant to go back to the mechanic as he was pretty expensive. I want to give the carby a good clean. Do I need a carby kit for this that has new gaskets etc.

I just emailed Jeff from Monster Parts to see if he sells carby kits but I hoping theres a place in Sydney I can pick one up from?

Finally back on the road  - one muffler, a few finishing touches required before Teff
has a chance to point them out

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27433593/20120818_113042.jpg)

Got a ride in today. Just to the city and back. Great though!

GK

Removed and painted my master cylinders on the rs (came out fantastic) removed various parts and dropped them off to be powder coated...

Ah, Brian mind if I borrow one exhaust bracket [thumbsup]. As for the Shih Tzus, wave a chicken neck  [bow_down] & they wont care what I do

(http://i.imgur.com/fRM9d.jpg)

Fitted up CF exhaust hanger from Monsterparts... Also have a pair of CF side cover pods to fit, just need to tweek them slightly for the ventura rack :D

Now to decide if I should fit the leovince stickers or not to the cans....  [coffee]

Oooh! Fancy!  [thumbsup]

Yeap! Quite nicely built too! Pretty damn impressed  [thumbsup]

Seemed the obvious solution to my problem, which was the cans didn't come with brackets, LV wanted ~$100p.p. from the US for the stock brackets which hung off the footpegs.. This is far better/cleaner/etc  ;D

That bracket looks sweet Kyle  [thumbsup]. I was gonna get one after your suggestion, but I ended up getting a stock Termi/Remus bracket that a member had spare. Swapped it for some low mount brackets I had.... But now I'm tempted  ;D

If it helps, you can see the carbon...just :D

Got my parts back from the powder coaters.... Really happy with the job, and can't complain with overnight service... [thumbsup]

(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u390/Duke8620/b0f5a8d04c49f9931ca420f6bc48054a.jpg)

If you don't mind me asking, how much was all that to be coated? Where from?

Cost me $100 all up, which included the blasting... I had 10 pieces so it cost me $10 a piece (also got the passenger pegs done)

Wasn't sure if that was expensive or not, but the convenience of the place and my schedule suited me well. It was done by precision coating in seven hills... They did an excellent job [thumbsup] and only had the parts overnight.

I used to work at a powdercoater and I'd say $100 seems very reasonable, especially for that turnaround time.

Thanks hobbsy that's good to know  [thumbsup]. I'll definitely use them again if I have to....

This morning I picked up a parcel from the post orifice which had a bunch of ram mount gear to mount my go pro to many various locations on the monsta.. should be fun

I got jukie back from being repaired and took him for a ride with Betty

Rego :(

rego yesterday :-[
Sold today :'(

Adjusted throttle cable.

After a 200 kilometre test ride!

GK

took it for a ride today out to st albans and back again

after paying the rego the other day

i tried out the fluffy black sheep seat cover , thanks mate  [thumbsup]

tomorrow it might get an oil change and if its really lucky a bath

Good wash.
First ever solo oil & filter change. Went smoothly (was carefully researched  [thumbsup]). Got to get a bigger socket to do the filter gauze thingie next time...

Ordered 14t front sprocket, chain adjuster tool, Rhinomoto bar end sliders and CRG bar end mirrors from monsterparts...Fathers Day gift from me to myself!

Don't be afraid of oil changes! They're piss-easy  [thumbsup]


Yesterday/today I did a quickfire trip to penrith and back via the putty....
While riding spritely through the 12 mile home I felt an abnormal vibration through my butt, Thought nothing of it and continued on my way.. But could feel it consistently above 80kmh..

Just got home and put the tail up on the stand and found that one of my rear axle bearing dust covers is missing and a couple of balls outta the race missing... FARK  [thumbsdown]

started pulling down my dry clutch as it was getting too noisy - well in my opinion.  This is what the basket wear looks like and the wear on the tangs.  The clutch material itself looks good which is a shame...

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(http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab330/MrS2R/Ducati/004.jpg)

Looks interesting!! Mine is slipping when cold and when up in the revs also, has 45000 on the clock.. time for a barnett wet kit i think..

sounds like that is possibly springs, so make sure you get a set of those also. I am sure someone with far greater technical expertise will give a better possible cause.

I have just purchase an EVR 48T basket and clutch plate set - HOWEVER, I have stated on this forum that I am anti bling, so I just like to state that this is for functionality and performance improvement, plus I am getting a nice billet open clutch cover and new EVR pressure plate... ;D

Adjusted the gear selector position.

I've just bought a new set of boots and need to get the relationship of boot to selector just right.

All I need is a nice long test ride tomorrow morning! LOL!

GK

Well nothing actually, but I did help someone else.

She must have had a mid-life growth spurt. We raised the rear of the little beastie, put the stock stand back on and played around with the preload settings.

Unfortunately it was dark by the time we finishes so test ride will come another day.

Raised forks up to sit flush with the new speedymoto top triple on the weekend... Also fitted clip ons, new grips reservoirs, and put on all my powder coated bits n pieces. Relocated voltage regulator and did crankcase breather.. Fitted radiator covers, crankcase cover and tail chop bracket.. Almost done now, just received my rearsets this morning and will be fitting them tonight.... Pics tomorrow

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Wholleeeyyy Farken!

Pulled mine apart yesterday, too noisy. Friction material all good, plate tangs really worn, basket all worn too.

Bought a 48T unit (pack and basket) from spare shack and a new pressure plate bearing from Brisbane Bearing Service (next door to work). I'll just clean everything else up and hide it all away under the full clutch cover that I have sprayed with sound deadner. Should be nice and quiet now.

Bearing is a 6201 Koyo unit, cost me $5. Rated to 22,000rpm. Should hold up alright I guess. Looks the same as what they sell at CA cycleworks (http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=6201 (http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=6201)).

Now to wait on the postman for my package from the UK and I'm off again.

Ha, that is bad, very bad.

Yeah basically like mine - basket bad, friction material good.  How many km's has yours done?  Out of curiosity why did you go the 48t.  I did some reading/research and the 48t is meant to run quiter and have longer service life.  I am now looking for an EVR pressure plate too!

I like the design of the 48t unit and a dry clutch doesn't have to be as noisy as mine was. A worn dry clutch sounds crap, a well maintained dry clutch sounds great. I would also expect the 48t to wear the friction material out long before the drive tangs and basket. That way the basket should outlive a few sets of friction plates.

My bike has done 16,000 kms. I have a closed cover but remove it and clean out the clutch dust every 2,500kms. I'm keeping the Ducati pressure plate (just fitting a new bearing) because I'll continue to run the closed cover on the clutch.

Finally got around to changing the fuel filter. Not a bad job except the hose clamps on each end of the filter need replacing and its not that easy to find clips that go down to 5 or 6 mm.

All back together, started OK and no leaks (but I will check again before the next ride).  [thumbsup]

Was thinking the same thing!

Glad it all held together for you. Phew!

GK

I did the same just recently too - I thought it was a bit of a pain in the ass to pull the pump/filter out of the tank though!  Even though I thought I had drained it entirely fuel still kept coming out! :-[

Fitted my new rearsets yesterday.... Pretty much done with the mods...for now  ;D

(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u390/Duke8620/s4RS/471b67620a3da9d7d079aeae57f3e48e.jpg)

Took it to D Moto for some attention.
Then someone saw it there and I got in trouble for it being less than clean.

There will be photos .......... you know who was there.
Happened to be in his garage today /hacksaw+beer you know how it goes
another tail chop on the BBQ.

made it jelous

brought home a VFR400

I've had three of them over the years. Are going to race Formula 400?

well actually it brings the vfr count up to 5 after thinking about it some   [laugh]

1 of which is an actual sorted race bike ,
lockwired , worked motor, suspension, stripped down weight wise
which has race history
 
so yes i should go and race

or actually we should have an ozmoto track day again

this one today came a little tricked up

braided lines
twin stack 1/2 exhaust
sticky rubber
17 inch rear
its a later model so adjustable forks
rearsets
single seat fairing
single headlight fairing

Yes I know, I already got hassled for having a dirty front cylinder  [roll]
I said he could take it home and clean it for me  ;D
And there's already photos that were sent to me.

Photos were deleted due to the owner having a very good Lawyer plus i'm sure that any moderators  would have deemed them, somewhat pornographic      ;D

And while on the subject, WOBBART, what have you done to your gorgeous bike sunshine....???????    hmmmmm................???????
Anything to report in on..............?????????????????????????

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm           ???????????????
Washed it            ?
Polished it...........?
SOLD IT      ?????

Mums the word though mate, trust me........  no one reads this silly thread of mine anyway..... [thumbsup]

Did the ad read along the lines ...

Fastidiously maintained Monster for sale.
Past Concours winner.
It'll be sad to see the bike go but I just don't ride it enough anymore.

Look Betty/Mark..........please keep it under wraps till the deed is done, I even offered to help by posting a lovely vid of the master down West Head way "riding" P...pp...ppppppppreciious but I didn't want it to balloon the price out. I heard a rumour that there were people queued up at his front door and down the drive....
Please don't quote me though, was second hand news that I read on the front page of the Manly Daily     [coffee]

Don't worry peoples Wobby wont be long out of the saddle ... rumor has it there is an 1100 evo coming to the Nth Beaches soon  ;)

I took the tank off the bike for this reason. I didn't want to spill fuel all over it. When removing the fuel pump assembly I had the tank resting against a wall with the fuel pump at the top. It probably still had a few litres in it but was OK.

What did I do today?
- Wasted two hours going to the RTA because some lowlife, dirtbag deliquent loser decided it'd be fun to wrench the rego plate off my bike yesterday evening (while it was parked in a well-lit busy street in Hornsby just around the corner from the local constabulary) and toss it somewhere. [bang]
Was standard plate, but white on black, and and exie mounting cover as well...

$140 later, and nothing to show for it except and new rego number to learn... [bang]

The prick(s) were very fortunate....that I didn't catch them at it...

Standard tail on the S2R (no chop) - any alternative to fit - w/out drilling two new holes at the base?
Should I be drilling two at the top as well and mounting it at four points to make harder for some pondlife to wrench off? Any suggestions welcome...

Are there any devices which VAPOURIZE scumbags who touch your parked bike?

Powder-coated Mrs Dogs bars black thanks Teff.

WTF? Has Rob sold Precious?
(http://www.tejaswy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/gollum.jpg)

I think Rob has bulked up a little since his famous roles on the silver screen.

The hair style is correct [roll]

Last time i looked precious was tucked away in the garage. ???

Rumor fresh off the press  ;D

Rob heading out to Frazers today ..............just looking of course  [Dolph]

A bit more fiddlin' with the settings today ... and then a ride.

I think I might need to lower the rear ride height again: "I was just taking it slow ... but it was so easy" [roll] [evil] [bow_down]

She also finally completed the post-crash wardrobe replacements with a new helmet today ... not the same dead sexy design as previously but it is still a bit of a looker.

Oh and I did modify my Monster today [bang] ... lost another number plate [thumbsdown]

... and yesterday installed a new one.

Lost my personal content and $140 [thumbsdown]

If anyone finds my old plate on the Old Road can you grab it for me ... it could still be wearing my Ozmonster plate protector.

Committed what some might call a crime, removed the click clack from my clutch...

Awesome! For extra points, ya gotta put the stock exhaust back on.

In other news, I might get to take my rego label off early. I've got an interview for a job in Geraldton. At the rate my bike is going though, I'll be putting the bits in a shipping container :(

Its not so much what Im going to do to my monster but it could possibly be my future bike

Im going to go check out Melvins s2r today. Thanks Jukie for letting me know. I saw it quickly last week on stands but i would like to see what its like to ride. its so loud! its a beauty!

I might also check out another with fewer mods

Great bike that one of Melvin's .............. but you need to get rid of that horrible seargent seat and go back
to OEM ,I will offer a great exchange with mine and take that un comfortable flat hard one off your hands  [thumbsup]

It's certainly is two dogs!

Cleaned up the wheels and front discs a bit. Bit of spit and polish.

Moved to the swingarm and noted that the underneath had lines from where the chain has rubbed a bit.

The chain slider that is meant to protect the swingarm had snapped off the bottom piece, leaving the alloy swingarm a little worn.

Ordered a newbie, will be here from Italy in 2 weeks! Thankfully next week in Melbourne is supposed to be wet. Only a week's pain in reality!

Good news is that being an S model, the slider (one piece complete with 3 new screws) is less than $30! The non S models had a two piece setup, the cost for the top piece alone was $40.

GK

Dom, get that bike !!

Polish polish polish  ;D ;D ;D

Melvin's bike is a fantastic machine.
All yu need to do to it is drop the rear down as its jacked up like a dragster and it steers very quickly, almost too quickly. But that's an easy fix and would take 5 minutes really.

In other news I got mine back from D Moto with freshly repaired radiator.
Now it needs the attention of the Shitsus to give it some love.

The lads are ready this end MV.........!

(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/005-22.jpg)

.........all they need now is that grubby mud encrusted Monster     [thumbsup]

001 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUqcmKsi3_I&feature=player_detailpage#)

Hopefully next weekend Damo!

The seat was a bit high for me too MV. Love those ohlins. Is it best to take it to someone to adjust? Or can I do it with standard tools. I'm no mechanic but love to tinker with monsters

So you've decided to buy it? If so, awesome, that thing is beautiful from the pics ive seen....

On a side note, I just make the beast with two backsed my centre stripe on the s4rs.. Was removing the old tank protector, got about half of it off when it suddenly lifted the stripe. Lifted parts then stuck together and folded, basically impossible to get unstuck. Heated it up some more and tried to push it out best I can, then proceeded to rip the decal.... [bang]

Really pissed, simple job turned into a big headache.... I've just ordered a new set of decals, but I imagine I'll have to have the tank re cleared as well.

Anyone have an idea what a paint shop will charge me to reclear the tank?

Yeah mate hopefully next weekend!

If your going to clear coat over the stripes why not get the stripes painted on? Get a quote. I'll ask Melvin who he used

Awesome dude, you gotta be happy with that bike....

I was thinking of getting stripes painted, but it will probably add quite a bit to the bill, and I was hoping to keep it as low cost as possible. But yeah if you can recommend any painters, that's a start...

Thanks Brian, I'll be around shortly for a day of cleaning and love for the Monster.

Cicli, you'll need some suspension spanners to lower. You can also do it with flat heat screw drivers but that is the poor mans way and can also leave some damage.
I'm sure the guys at D Moto can have it done very quickly on a saturday morning.

With regard to painters there are a couple that are thought to be the most popular bike painters.
http://www.collideascope.com.au/HOME.html (http://www.collideascope.com.au/HOME.html)
http://www.custommotorcyclepaint.com.au/ (http://www.custommotorcyclepaint.com.au/)

Screwdrivers won't help to change the length of the ride height rod though ... may also need to adjust the chain tension once the ride height is changed (so an eccentric spanner too).

And you pretend you don't know about bike mechanics.

Hahah that's my problem. I pretend I don't know mechanics exist and I screw something up. It's a good way of learning though!
It's only been 3 weeks and I miss riding so much!

No pretending ... and that is some of my post content you can believe.

Removed my fuel tank and took it to get fixed up after make the beast with two backsing up my stripe decal....  [bang]

At least I'll have a shiny new looking tank afterwards I guess.

Hmmmm! "ECCENTRIC", not a comment on this esteemed portal??  [cheeky] [laugh] [roll]

After a small hiatus I actually rode the Monster today and further than just getting milk from the corner shop.
I had forgotten what an animal the S4Rs is, almost had a run in with the local HWP. Got the waive down coming into an 80 zone, seemed strange though cause of him popping out of the bushes! Anyways all good, did run it 30klm's into the reserve fuel light zone on the way home. Dam small fuel tank (had nothing to do with the use of the throttle) I have to say I was very rusty cornered like a beginner.....

I started investigating ways to keep the front tire down on the streetfighter S.  had some friends back home suggest easing off on the throttle, the daft bastards.  they'll not be missed.

here's what I tried so far:

• accellerating - I must say, this was a dismal failure
• ducati traction control - this helped, but lulled me to sleep, so I turned it off in the name of safety

what's next?  dual compound tires?  canadian backpacker on the handlebars as counterweight?  I'm all ears, people.

-Svoloch

Might be worth removing one of your sparkplugs and disconnecting the corresponding injector to completely disable a cylinder. Even with just one cylinder you'll probably be quicker than most of us.

The bike might be Suzy but the rider is very rusty right now.
I'd be a mid pack at best right now.

I bought it
I love it
So much easier to ride than the 600!

Well ATM my 620 is easier to ride then my s4rt but see what tomorrow brings

Well after picking up my fuel filter from Del Amo Motorsports in Los Angeles, California, I replaced the old one today.  Then notice the drainage part blocked, tried to remove it and resulted in this:

(http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab330/MrS2R/004_zps94f6667a.jpg)

 [bang]

I've been neglecting mine because of all of the other projects in the shed... One day :).

sold it  :-\

Huh what  ???

Bit of a brake up grade today for Mrs Dogs

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8317/8021997300_08c9c567a2_c.jpg)

Nice socket set ;D

Slider installed and chain adjusted! Bit of Plexus polish and looking good!

GK

Fitted a carbon sprocket cover. Shiny wog chrome! [drool]

Well it wasn't 'to' the Monster and it wasn't 'today' ... but it was recently added to the shed (something to hang on the wall):

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8455/8034998765_b2667ab29f_c.jpg)

ok so the photo of him signing it, on my back, needs to be put beside this  [thumbsup]

You mean this one?

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8456/8035148979_8b98972cf4_z.jpg)

I screwed Jukie :o ;D [evil] ???

What have you done to her?

Ohhh and he kisses well too. Maybe because he is very experienced. Just finished screwing jukie.... Well for the moment

I hope you used Lube :-X

I think this is on the wrong thead should be story time [roll]

Yes I always use lube, and just the right amount

Switched the bike to my name on saturday, got my number plate from storage & made a new number plate bracket that uses the original plate holes. Yesterday I changed the oil as it looked like there was a little bit of moisture inside. I'll do it again when i get a new filter to flush it out

Striped the old clear coat on the Termi's from the Mrs 695
were going yellow/green  [puke]
light wet n dry and a fresh coat of satin VHT high temp clear coat  [thumbsup]
Gave the swingarm a little touch up black .
Oil n filter change on the S2R.

Went to look at my potential new bike  ;D  :-X  [thumbsup]  [Dolph]  [evil]

Like this?

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8170/8041859306_e11a792834_z.jpg)

Or perhaps:

(http://www.my-family-fun.com/pictures/barbie-girls-bike-1.jpg)

No.......... close though  [popcorn]

I accepted a new job offer on Thursday, so started packing mine for a move to WA.

Congratulations on the new job!

Hope you enjoy your time over in WA and I hope the Monster does too.

Let me guess.. Mining?

you will miss the roads over here... 
will you be here before Nov 18?  the Ducati club has its Italian Ovest on.  http://www.docwa.com.au/ (http://www.docwa.com.au/)

Geraldton is still a fair way from Perth though.

Suzy, are you coming to the Concours? We need to plan a farewell.

We're mining radio waves from space :)

(http://www.ska.gov.au/PublishingImages/_MG_5278-LR.jpg)

My new job is RF systems engineer for murchison radio observatory - home to the Australian SKA Pathfinder, and soon to be home to the square kilometer array.

Bloody long way from any decent (even sealed!) roads. I'll be based in Geraldton, doing drive-in drive-out to site.

Yah, but not on my bike :(

WOW all the best with the move and settling in to the new job Suzy!!!

Congrats Suzy, that sounds like quite an adventure... Speaking of new jobs, I was just offered a sales consultant position with frasers in Sydney... [Dolph]

 Anyone need a new bike??  ;D

wow... cool job!  [thumbsup]

you'll miss the roads even more in Gero!  fit touring tyres for the harder compound in the middle of the tyre.
and you might want to get into kite bourding or someting.. Gero is REALLY windy!  ;)

Upgrade monster to multistrada?!!?

Just tell us.... [thumbsup]

I'll take one, but not the one people think.

Congrats on the job Suzy! Keep us posted with bike progress! All the best!

   
   Congratulations Suzy,sounds like a fantastic job.  [thumbsup]  Sorry to see you go but !

Congrats on the job Suzy.  [thumbsup] Gero's my old home town. Not much in the way of interesting roads over there  :-\.  Kalbarri is a nice run for lunch on a Sunday. But you won't ever wear out the sides of your tyres.

Hey Monsta I used to live in Gero and thought it a windy place until I moved to western Victoria.  It was extremely windy down the Great Ocean Road last weekend.

Well done Damo! Congrats to you too. When do you start???

Thanks Dom... I start in 2 weeks!!

but do you have tree's growing at 45deg like they are at Greenough?   :)

Installed a full Arrow system. Bought online from Pro Italia. Excellent service, thanks boys.

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Did you get ear plugs with that?
Cause them there pipes is loud!!!

You will love those

Those pipes are very loud  [thumbsup]

changed my clutch basket from this:

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to this

(http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab330/MrS2R/Ducati/009_zps5d0ee2ea.jpg)

cant believe how much quieter it is!

Bit of a product review
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Black-Billet-Replacement-Adjustable-Foot-peg-Ducati-Monster-695-696-1100-796-S-/321000403654?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4abd1d72c6#ht_2926wt_907 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Black-Billet-Replacement-Adjustable-Foot-peg-Ducati-Monster-695-696-1100-796-S-/321000403654?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4abd1d72c6#ht_2926wt_907)
The Missus wanted new pegs so I thought I would give these a go.
Cheap , fast delivery and seem good quality .
Although I doubt the powdercoating is up to to much abuse.
I used blue Loctite on the peg bolt as I didn't trust them staying done up without.
Good alternative to expensive rear sets still giving you some positional adjustment while still being foldable.
Seem to be available for most model Monsters and other bikes.
They also sell pegs without the position adjustment .
I give them three  [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]