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Title: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: S2daRk on August 23, 2008, 05:39:41 PM Some of you saw my original thread: http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=3104.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=3104.0)
Well, I got my bike back together and I'm finally back on the road! What should have been a simple project, turned out to become more than I originally planned. When I started to take my bike apart, the plan was to black it out by getting some parts powdercoated; however, the project evolved into much more... First some before pics: (http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s306/rafael04/DSC00953.jpg) (http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s306/rafael04/S2R_Side.jpg) After: Black Gold! (http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s306/rafael04/DSC01291-1.jpg) I wanted to do something a little different with the swingarm. Instead of powdercoating it, I decided to polish and anodize it to match the deep gold color of my CRG levers. The polishing was a ton of work, but after getting it back from the anodizer, I realized it was worth it. To keep the swingarm from getting nicked, I went with a Shift-Tech carbon hugger. While I had the swingarm off, it was a perfect time to upgrade the Sachs shock. An Ohlins gold shock was the obvious choice to keep with the theme, but I found a great deal on an S4R Showa adjustable shock, I decided to use the $$$ I saved to buy some other bling - like the gold sprocket nuts, Sato rearsets, and the Rizoma billet CF sprocket cover. (http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s306/rafael04/DSC01283.jpg) Since I upgraded the rear suspension, I needed to upgrade the front as well. I sent the Marzocchis to Jason at Dept. of Suspension and he installed the Matris cartridge kit and anodized the fork tubes while he was at it. I think the fork and swingarm really balance each other out. The stock silver tank decals no longer matched, so a heat gun to remove them and some ol' skool gold decals in their place. (http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s306/rafael04/DSC01287.jpg) Now that the bike is pretty much blacked out, the stainless pipes on the Zards seem out of place. I'm thinking ceramic coating this winter. I also have a pair of 4-pad calipers and 320mm rotors to install, but I didn't feel like waiting for new brake lines, so they too will have to wait for this winter. (http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s306/rafael04/DSC01290.jpg) The windscreen helps when riding on the freeway, but I like the look without it; I guess I'll ride it this way for a bit. I like the barend mirrors the best when the windscreen is removed, so CRG LS it is. DP billet signals replace the bulky stockers and a DP diversion fender wraps the front tire. When I reinstalled the triples, I took the opportunity to upgrade to tapered bearings. All in all, I'm really happy the way it turned out. Although it took much longer than I would have liked, at least I can say I did most of the work myself. Now that I have the confidence, I'm going to tackle the 6k valve adjustment pretty soon! Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: DesmonsterS4RS on August 23, 2008, 06:14:12 PM GORGEOUS!!!!!! I love everything about it! Black and gold is my favorite color combo, and the anodized swingarm is a very unique touch [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: duc996 on August 23, 2008, 06:27:02 PM I love what you did with the ride!Nice color combo and those swingarm is pregnant dogin [thumbsup] got a nice taste brother.
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: SikDuc on August 23, 2008, 06:59:16 PM That is a sick swingarm [thumbsup]
Lou Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: CMDRDAVE on August 23, 2008, 07:10:49 PM I gold looks great!!! I would never have thought I would like the black/gold combo, but the set up you have is just right. Eye catching but not too flashy. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: uclabiker06 on August 23, 2008, 07:12:28 PM Lovin the retro decal. ;)
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: m9hundo on August 23, 2008, 07:16:22 PM [clap] [clap] [clap] job well done, very tasteful, not overboard.
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: red baron on August 23, 2008, 08:30:37 PM [thumbsup] [drink]
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: Alexandre on August 23, 2008, 08:36:22 PM that is sick.... 8)
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: Gus Duc on August 23, 2008, 09:01:36 PM Nicely done...... [thumbsup]
What was the cost on the Matris upgrade on the front fork ??? Not the anno, just the cartridges. Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: Monstermash on August 23, 2008, 09:36:47 PM Very well done. [thumbsup]
I like the fact that you linked it all together with a theme rather than just throwing parts at it. It's the little things that make all the difference like the gold sprocket nuts and bolts for the rearsets. How about some custom made gold brake lines? ;) Also, what if you anodized the endcaps on the exhaust gold while it's apart getting ceramic coated? Now that would be SICK!!! Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: zarn02 on August 23, 2008, 10:21:21 PM very sexy. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: S2daRk on August 23, 2008, 10:26:08 PM Very well done. [thumbsup] I like the fact that you linked it all together with a theme rather than just throwing parts at it. It's the little things that make all the difference like the gold sprocket nuts and bolts for the rearsets. How about some custom made gold brake lines? ;) Also, what if you anodized the endcaps on the exhaust gold while it's apart getting ceramic coated? Now that would be SICK!!! Thanks! For the brake lines, I think I'm going to go with black lines with gold fittings. Yeah, I definitely want to do something with the Zard endcaps. I'd like to get it anodized black with the triangular cutouts gold. I don't know how to remove the endcaps tho...they seem to be permanently riveted to the cans. I would probably have to drill out the rivets. Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: MaxPower on August 24, 2008, 12:25:50 AM Well done, the swingarm looks awesome [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: Carman on August 24, 2008, 01:47:27 AM Beautiful bike man!!
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: Dareduc on August 24, 2008, 02:31:48 AM f-ing beautiful
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: Rufus120 on August 24, 2008, 08:00:59 AM I've been going back and worth between a red and black or a gold and black color combo for my bike. I think you just helped me in the decision process. Nice work [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: Celli on August 24, 2008, 08:20:15 AM I LOVE it!!! I think it's gorgeous and drop dead sexy.............
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: S2daRk on August 24, 2008, 08:45:53 AM Nicely done...... [thumbsup] What was the cost on the Matris upgrade on the front fork ??? Not the anno, just the cartridges. I got the Matris kit on a closeout price. I believe the total was around $800 for the kit installed. Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: c_rex on August 24, 2008, 08:52:37 AM hawt diggity dawg! I'm not usually a fan of black and gold but that looks fantastic! Very pretty!
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: corey on August 24, 2008, 08:56:10 AM black black black and gold baby.
go steelers. Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: mookieo2 on August 24, 2008, 10:58:07 AM Beatuiful. I was thinking that a gold anodized swingarm would look great. I love the black and gold theme. I have gold Rizoma grips on my dark and was thinking about those tank decals when I get my tank re painted.
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: arai_speed on August 24, 2008, 12:04:29 PM That's some mighty sexy bling you got there! Great job man [clap]
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: weemonster on August 24, 2008, 12:31:35 PM is your name Sam Sparro?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHuebHTD-lY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHuebHTD-lY) grr this site wont play videos from you tube. I tried just pasting the sdress without the url tags but this forum is clever it adds them for you. grrrr. Its the song black and Giold by Sam sparro. search for it on you tube. Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: S2daRk on August 24, 2008, 11:08:38 PM ??? Video doesn't play for me.
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: Big Troubled Bear on August 25, 2008, 02:02:04 AM At last some did it, top looking bike [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: corpthug on August 25, 2008, 04:05:13 AM That is a sick sick looking bike man. I got an S2RD as well and that is the exact color scheme I wanted to go for. I started off with getting gold Pazzo levers and starting to dark out w/e I could but man, I don't think I'll ever have the time/energy to get it to where you have yours. But awesome to know it can be done to look absolutely SICK [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: Murdered Monster on August 25, 2008, 07:29:36 AM I'm not a big fan of gold but I think you've changed my mind. [clap]
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: DEVO! on August 25, 2008, 04:00:19 PM [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Man thats great! Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: zedsaid on August 25, 2008, 05:10:47 PM As Mr. T says "You can't go wrong with a Gold Chain."
He also says "I pity tha fool!" The first may not be true, but the second is. did i mention... Gold. Chain. ? Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: mmakay on August 25, 2008, 05:59:09 PM Hotnesssssss! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: damianS4RS on August 26, 2008, 04:49:18 AM Wow! Congrats man and enjoy her she's beautiful! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: terrapete on August 26, 2008, 06:33:12 AM Nice choice in the colors!! ;D The swingarm stands out nicely.
I used galfer black lines with gold ends and bolts: www.galferusa.com/html/new_lines.html (http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr214/terrapete1/Picture399.jpg) Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: S2daRk on August 26, 2008, 11:07:28 PM Yeah, those are the lines I think I'm going to go with. Could you send me pics of your master/reservoir assembly?
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: terrapete on August 27, 2008, 07:07:46 AM Brembo radial master cyl with large Rizoma reservoir. Small reservoir on the clutch radial master.
(http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr214/terrapete1/Picture440.jpg) Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: Iconoclast on October 02, 2008, 04:38:33 AM This is a thread I don't mind reviving as it was popular.
S2daRK, how do you find the Showa adjustable rear shock over the stock Sachs? Was it worth the effort and $$s? Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: S2daRk on October 03, 2008, 07:42:20 PM This is a thread I don't mind reviving as it was popular. S2daRK, how do you find the Showa adjustable rear shock over the stock Sachs? Was it worth the effort and $$s? I'm very happy with the Showa. If you can relocate the ignition coil yourself and find a used shock, I think it's the best bang for the buck shock upgrade for the S2R800. Match it with some adjustable forks up front, tune it to your riding style, and you'll have a bike that feels more stable at speed and in the corners. Actually, I think if you decide to upgrade the suspension on the 800, you should do both the front and rear at the same time. If you decide to upgrade just the rear, you'll find the front is under matched, and vice-versa. The stock Marzocchis were too soft for me, the bike dove too much, even during normal braking - and I don't weigh that much - 160lbs. Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: ghostface on October 04, 2008, 07:11:12 AM That's some nasty shizz man. Very aggressive and nicely done. [clap]
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: Travman on October 04, 2008, 05:17:07 PM This is definitely "Bike of the Moment Baby" material [clap]. Just submit your text and links to pics from this thread by PM'ing one of the mods.
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: pitbull03 on July 18, 2009, 11:28:15 AM Gorgeous bike. I'm not a fan of *bling* but that swingarm is freaking sweet! [clap] [beer] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: weemonster on July 18, 2009, 03:01:55 PM wheres the thread necromancer smiley 8)
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: booger on July 18, 2009, 10:52:37 PM It's good to see somebody do something awesome with an S2R800. That bike is schpankity! How did you black out the caliper mounts? And when polishing the swingarm, how did you deal with the super rough portion toward the engine pivot? Does Jason only anodize in gold or does he do other colors? Where did you score those gold sprocket cover bolts? The bike raises so many questions! You done good. Would love to see it again when you get the brake upgrades and the exhaust coated.
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: nikkimonster on July 19, 2009, 11:22:24 AM what's the cost of anodizing the swing-arm?
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: S2daRk on July 20, 2009, 08:33:57 PM Thanks guys! I painted the fork bottoms with satin black engine enamel. Jason said it wasn't worth the effort to disassemble for powdercoating. I just made sure to prep it real good and it's holding up really well. While my forks were apart, Jason had them anodized by someone else. I'm pretty sure other colors are possible; give him a call. The rear sprocket bolts are from Lockhart Phillips. I didn't find an easy way to polish the swingarm; just a TON of hours blood and sweat.
I had a bunch of parts powdercoated/anodized at the same time to save money. Shops usually have a minimum for each lot. ...it's a coincidence this thread was revived because I was recently involved in a car accident (rear ended by a drunk driver). I fractured my wrist and I'm currently in physical therapy. Since I can't ride right now, what better time to do some mods. I'm taking apart the exhaust and will send the pipes to get ceramic coated. 4-pad calipers, radial masters, HID headlight, and new gauges are also on the agenda. I'll post pics as I complete each item. Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: booger on July 20, 2009, 09:30:01 PM Didn't know what color you were planning on for the pipes, but remember Jet-Hot can do gold ceramic. 999 integrated radial masters w/ shorty Pazzos?[bacon] And a quickchange sprocket carrier with those tab-keeper thingies to prevent a stray cush drive from backing out and ruining that nice gold ano'd swinger!
D0od you'll need BST wheels when you're done. Just can't stop lovin' your bike. It's my new desktop background. Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: S2daRk on September 16, 2010, 05:14:44 PM Just got some parts back from the ceramic coater. They turned out great. Now I'm waiting on some parts from the anodizer and the reassembly will begin.
(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s306/rafael04/The%20Duc/DSC01601.jpg) Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: Mojo S2R on September 16, 2010, 11:22:12 PM Very nicely done. I've never been a fan of gold, but you made it work. [thumbsup] Looking forward to more pictures.
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: orangelion03 on September 17, 2010, 09:52:11 AM Glad this thread was revived so I could get to see your stunning bike!
Well done!!!! The gold swingarm is gorgeous...forms the center of attention on the bike. Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: Slow Guy on September 30, 2010, 07:17:54 PM [bacon] [drink] [coffee] [popcorn]
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: S2daRk on November 09, 2010, 08:49:57 AM I got some parts back from the anodizer. I plan to paint the triangular cutouts of the Zard endcaps black...i'll try to use some electrical tape and see if I like the look first.
(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s306/rafael04/The%20Duc/DSC01641.jpg) Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: uclabiker06 on November 09, 2010, 04:47:35 PM Very nice... [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: S2daRk on December 30, 2010, 05:17:32 PM After a long wait and much anticipation, new jewelry for the Duc finally arrived from Deutschland!
(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s306/rafael04/The%20Duc/DSC01754.jpg) Accessories include air temp sensor, oil temp sensor, mounting cup, and Haribo miniature gummi bears (which made the wait well worth it [laugh]) (http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s306/rafael04/The%20Duc/DSC01758.jpg) Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: Bishamon on December 31, 2010, 08:33:15 AM I can't wait to see the finished product!
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: lazylightnin717 on December 31, 2010, 03:39:43 PM Oh man! That tach unit is gonna look gooooood. Is it a digital mph display too?
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: S2daRk on January 01, 2011, 10:58:46 AM Sure is! It's a Motgadget Chronoclassic with custom anodized bezel. The digital display is toggled thru various functions via pushbutton that can be mounted on the handlebar.
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: Monster Dave on January 03, 2011, 10:36:17 AM I agree that it's looking good. But be careful not to over do the gold accents. A little bling goes a long way. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: booger on January 03, 2011, 10:50:21 AM Am I the only one dying to see this bike already?
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: S2daRk on January 03, 2011, 01:47:29 PM I agree that it's looking good. But be careful not to over do the gold accents. A little bling goes a long way. [thumbsup] Couldn't agree with you more [thumbsup] Definitely going to evaluate the whole look after adding each bling thing. Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: Monster Dave on January 19, 2011, 09:03:34 AM Update pics?
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: S2daRk on January 21, 2011, 09:55:19 AM Should be able to get the exhaust installed this weekend. I decided to use stainless steel rivets (like the original rivets) to reassemble the cans...those SS rivets are tough! I couldn't get my rinky-dink rivet gun to pop a single rivet [bang] However this arrived at my doorstep yesterday and it makes short work of those rivets. It pays to have the right tools for the job!
(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s306/rafael04/The%20Duc/rivetGun.jpg) Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: DucatiTorrey on January 23, 2011, 01:10:03 PM keep up the amazing work!
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: S2daRk on February 01, 2011, 10:16:35 AM Got the Zards back on this past weekend. It really blacks out the bike especially on the right side. I had the pipes ceramic coated satin black and painted the rivets black too. The endcaps and straps are anodized gold. The original straps were stainless steel so I measured them and drew them up using a free CAD program. A local shop easily cut them out of aluminum sheet using a water jet.
(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s306/rafael04/The%20Duc/DSC01799.jpg) (http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s306/rafael04/The%20Duc/DSC01797.jpg) On the list this weekend: paint the oil cooler with black radiator paint and temporarily mount a CF long belly pan to see if I like it. I also have a magnesium 10-spoke rear wheel that I need to have mounted and balanced, so if anyone knows of a good shop (preferably with No-Mar changer) in San Diego please let me know! Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: Bishamon on February 01, 2011, 12:13:10 PM It's looking good! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: Monster Dave on February 01, 2011, 01:06:12 PM Look'n real good! [thumbsup]
These might add a nice accent: (http://static.kneedraggers.com/image_storage/3/3d/33d3a6709bc6b363cf09038ca7df287b_refined.jpg) or these: (http://cdn2.iofferphoto.com/img/item/150/601/545/j28a.jpg) Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on February 01, 2011, 07:42:39 PM Cant say I would do the same but definitely I appreciate the vision and work. blacking out the triangles on the exhaust would be awesome. how well do the golds match in person?
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: monster monkey on February 01, 2011, 10:20:11 PM Now that is a sexy bike! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: lazylightnin717 on February 03, 2011, 05:26:24 PM blacking out the triangles on the exhaust would be awesome. Agreed. I'm feeling like the end caps need a touch of black. Still [bacon] [bacon] nonetheless!!! Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: Heath on February 04, 2011, 12:15:52 AM I am usually anti gold but this is turning out good.
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: xplodee on February 05, 2011, 07:23:47 PM You ever consider getting the frame done in gold to match the swing arm?
Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on February 06, 2011, 08:38:00 AM You ever consider getting the frame done in gold to match the swing arm? tooo muuuchhh gooollddd I was just thinking about how this bike was at the tipping point. right now its a black bike with gold accents, a gold bike would be [puke] Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: Mojo S2R on February 06, 2011, 09:58:53 AM I would have to agree with captainblood on that one.
Hey S2dark, how about rerouting that right-side oil cooler hose over to the other side. It's an easy mod that really cleans up the look of the bike. Oh, and by the way Looks like your bikes dingaling is showing. :o Title: Re: Black Gold Struck in Socal! Post by: S2daRk on February 06, 2011, 07:36:53 PM You ever consider getting the frame done in gold to match the swing arm? Never crossed my mind. As the captain pointed out, my theme is a black bike w/ gold accents. And I don't want to get every accessory that comes in gold either. The only gold pieces I have left to install is a Motogadget gauge w/ gold trim ring, AEM hub flange, and S4RS Ohlins shock. I have a lot of black parts to install (shock spring, front rotors, 4 pad calipers, radial masters, brake lines, billet axle nuts, STM slave, STM sprocket and carrier, Speedymoto bottom triple, Marchesini 10-spoke mag rear wheel). I wish the entire engine was black! Mojo, the long belly pan should help keep it from dangling in the wind ;D The routing of the right oil cooler hose is going to come too; want to use black lines and fittings. |