Ducati Monster Forum

I am new to modding and such on bikes. What exactly is a Lightweight Flywheel‎? What does it do  and how do you install? Thanks guys

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=46983.msg852985#msg852985 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=46983.msg852985#msg852985)

okay thanks that helped but how would you install one and do you recommend putting one in?

I recommend lightening a stock one, but folks will have different opinions.

http://www.ehow.com/way_6183879_motorcycle-flywheel-removal.html (http://www.ehow.com/way_6183879_motorcycle-flywheel-removal.html)

its something that I might consider doing myself if possible but I need to find some video or pictorial instructions on how to do it.

Google  :D

 [thumbsup] i found some guides- does not look very easy to do though...

Well it's not like changing out a light bulb for sure.  :D

Depends on your definition of easy... ;)

Have you changed the clutch on a car or a BMW bike?  If you can do that, anything on a Duc is pretty easy and just a matter of torque values and details.

nope never had any experience with clutch work, but I would like to learn (I love mechanics)- I probably should buy some sort of Ducati DIY manual. 

expensive tools

LT Snyder is probably the most approachable DIY publisher.

I recently had a stock flywheel lightened by a member of the board, who did an incredible job. And, because I cant afford to fix big mistakes, I had a Ducati mechanic install it.

I was/am extremely pleased with the changes to the ride. One thing I have found, however, is that my bike will sometimes stall at idle. I think this has something to do with the reduced mass of the flywheel not having enough inertia....and it can be corrected...when I get around to it.

you have to adjust your idle just a bit higher.
for my 696
stock idle is 1200rpm
with the ergal flywheel I have it set at 1300rpm and have no stalling issues.

and it's a dream to downshift and match revs  [Dolph]

Well it sounds like you guys are pleased with the results and I definitely like the fact that "it's a dream to downshift and match revs". Since I do not have all the necessary tools to install one and set the idle to 1300rpm I will have to first buy one or like you said Herm have the stock one lightened and then bring it in to the dealer. 

Go with a stock / lightened if you can make it happen. Much better bang for your dollar.

And, like Raux mentioned, the stalling issue is no big thing to get straightened out (i'm just a little slow/lazy sometimes...)

next to my steering damper it's the best mod.  [thumbsup]

good to know! Now I can't wait to get it installed and see how it feels.  ;D Will probably get it done sometime during December. Thank for the support guys!