Ducati Monster Forum

So.
When I got this bike in April I thought the at my age I did not want a sport bike and wanted some thing with a more "standard" upright seating position. 2000 miles later.
I now find myself wanting a more "sport bike" type posture.
I removed the bar risers and I am now thinking of putting on clip ons.
Any advise re: cost, pros and cons, things to watch out for and how to go about this will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

 Speedy Moto does a nice set for that Monster, and they are adjustable. Pretty easy installation as well.

Great. Will check it out. Thanks

Watch for clearance between your coffin masters and the part of the clipon that clamps the bar.
Most require a spacer for each master.

See what clearance you've got between the fork leg and the frame at full lock, some clipons are bulky there, and will interfere with the frame.
Same for clearance between the fork leg and the headlight assembly.

Clearance between the clipon and the upper triple.

Where are the brake and clutch lines going to go, is there room for them?

Woodcraft makes a nice set that doesnt require removal of the top triple and you can buy different heights as well so I started with 3" rise and dropped to 1" rise about 2 years later.

Aside from what others have noted, be aware there are plastic locating pins on your switches that align to holes in the bars. What ever clip on bars you get probably won't be drilled, you can go 2 routes with this. The first and what I did was make a tape template of the location of the holes on the OEM bar and drill with the correct sized drill rod or the second, where you cut the locating pin off the switch and use tape under the switch. One more thing to consider is the new riding position on your lower back, When I did mine I bought some used 848 clip ons (I have the Showa adjustable Forks installed so this may not be an option) from flea bay and had to modify them as some of the bolt lugs interfered with the coffin master (see Speeddog's post). I found this was a cheap way to verify whether I would like the new riding position before I invested in some expensive parts.

I went with woodcraft with the 1 inch longer bar option, I did switch out to pee cup masters though, but spacers work too. I also had zero rise under the triple...loved the stance, but have a strong core...and surprisingly the stock seat was better for this setup, didnt try a low seat but imagine it would have been better. Gel seat made the angle too much, with too much weight on wrists. Also to avoid long throttle twists go with quick cam throttle cams, electrean I think is how you spell it.
I just deleted tabs and pins...scared to drill aluminum bars.

The fast throttle cams are "Electraeon"  [thumbsup]

For added space behind the headlight (brake lines, clip on parts or whatever) http://www.desmoworld.com/shop/ducati-monster/m696-m796-m1100/elektrik/scheinwerfer/desmoworld-m696-796-1100-1100evo-headlight-relocator.html (http://www.desmoworld.com/shop/ducati-monster/m696-m796-m1100/elektrik/scheinwerfer/desmoworld-m696-796-1100-1100evo-headlight-relocator.html)

Spacers http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/ADAP/Bar-Acc/ADAP.html (http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/ADAP/Bar-Acc/ADAP.html)

Great advices.
Thanks to all.
Looks like I have some more planning and studying to do.
I am also going to modify the stock seat so it is flatter and I can sit further back on it and keep the weight more balanced between the butt, feet and wrists.

 I have the Woodcraft clipons on my bike, 2" rise which is just about at the top clamp. I love them, and I am 66 years old, so you young whippersnappers should shut up about bars being to low!!

You are an inspiration  [thumbsup]

Drilling the bars aint too bad. You just need to mark where you want it ( I measured where the nub was on the inside of the switches from the end of the switches and put masking tape on the bars where the switches ended and measured in from there on the bars) The key to drilling in the bars is to have a guide for the bit to sit in. I put a piece of masking tape on the bar made the mark on it took a nail and hammered it into the mark a couple times to make a small indent in the bar this was enough of a guide for the drill bit to stay in place while drilling. Then you take all the tape off.

Good idea.
Will give it a try.
This will be a winter project once the snow lands in NJ. [bang]
Will ride as much as possible for now ;D