Friend just layed down my bike

[Monster Dave]

Dietrich and I tried to fix an old shifter of mine that got jacked up one time and it's harder than you'd imagine. In the end we ended up snapping it in two.

Its much easier to get a "new" one and replace it.

[csorin]

This will be the second time I attempt a fix on the shifter.  The first time I just pounded it straight, no vice, on the concrete floor.  Worked well enough.

[ducpainter]

I've straightened my shifter 4 or 5 times...I crash a fair amount.

It isn't difficult.

Have a bit of patience and go slow.

[1KDS]

I didn't see it answered yet... no, the fat bars won't fit your triples, you need to find some from a 620/695 750 etc

[csorin]

Damn, I was worried about that.  Although, the websites I've checked usually list all monster models including S2R's in the same handlebar description.  Do the S2R models use the same width handlebar mounts as my 620?

I didn't see it answered yet... no, the fat bars won't fit your triples, you need to find some from a 620/695 750 etc

[1KDS]

The S*R is 1 1/8" at the clamps I believe yours is 7/8"

[ducpainter]

Damn, I was worried about that.  Although, the websites I've checked usually list all monster models including S2R's in the same handlebar description.  Do the S2R models use the same width handlebar mounts as my 620?

You can use most anything up to S*R.

Even the earlier aluminum bars.

[gOoIe B]

s2r dark handlebars are also straight n narrow - they are a direct swap.

[The Bearded Duc]

Here are some options for shift levers, might save you a few bucks over buying from the dealer.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DUCATI-SUPERSPORT-620-03-SHIFTER-SHIFT-LEVER-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem45f446adcaQQitemZ300451016138QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_1185wt_941


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DUCATI-MONSTER-900-94-SHIFT-SHIFTER-LEVER-LINKAGE-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem43a292ccfaQQitemZ290490338554QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_1163wt_941

[Preisker]

If they are 7/8" bars, just go to Cycle Gear or your local dirt bike shop.   They don't have to be Ducati bars, that just makes them more expensive.   Buy some good quality ProTaper brand or one of the other good brands.   Probably stronger than the stockers, too. 

My brother tossed my bike.   Snapped the shifter tip off, took about 2 minutes for one of the welders to stick it back together, looks almost stock, nice straight TIG weld, made sure to get the shifter tip good and straight and square also.   Twisted the forks a little bit, put a ding in the tank, bars (ProTaper) didn't bend.   Found a nice pole, wacked the wheel up against it a couple of times, nice and straight now. 

[csorin]

Thanks guys for the recommendations.  I went with a Ca-cyclework's handlebar, and bent the shifter back into place with a hammer and the concrete floor.  I'll be replacing the handlebar on Friday.  Again, thanks everyone for the help. 

[sbrguy]

got a question does ducati use the same shift levers and attachment points for all their bikes? i have an older 620 would the ss 620 one work on it even though it looks to be a bitt different?

[ducpainter]

Monster and SS shifters are not interchangeable.

[csorin]

Whelp, handlebars are replaced.  Just spent this evening fitting my new M5 Works handlebar from Ca-Cycleworks (love those guys.  Shipped the same day I ordered).  

The bars have a flatter bend to them, the controls are farther forward than with my stock bars.  Now, I'm not sure if this is from my stockers being bent back by previous owners' crashes, or if they truly are more forward swept than stock.  

Either way, I am stoked.  The position is excellent.  Much more natural on my wrists , and the bike seems to turn much faster now with my weight that little bit farther forward.

Anyways, thanks guys for the help on these.