If you could....

[Flipside725]

I want to get a feel for peoples opinions on the mods they've made so far to their bikes, so what would be the order of mods made if you could do it all over again (i.e. 1. pipes, 2. rearsets, 3. seat, 4. clipons...)? Disregard the obvious first to go's (reflectors, mirrors, stickers, 14t switchover).

[duc996]

1.Pipes
2.chop
3.get it naked
4.seat

[scooby]

1. Suspension - Ohlins shock and fully adjustable showa forks ~ First things first...
2. Wheels - Marchesini magnesiums ~ WOW!
3. Rearsets - old style Rizomas ~ Much better; and looks badass!  :e:v
4. Clip ons + triple- Cyclecat ~ The cats meow...
5. Seat - Sargent ~ Ahhh... Great for 300+ mile days...  co::
6-30+ All good mods that made me happy (and broke!)  ;:|
Oh yeah; pipes - had my arrows put on before I even had the bike delivered... Have never even heard it stock. 

The ride~~~>

[Monstyr]

1st mod on every Ducati I've owned including my sportclassic S before ever riding it, is a 14t front sprocket. wt:

[COWBOY]

I wish I'd done it this way to begin.  would have saved me time (I reworked mine 3 times) and serious money.

1. full exhaust (drops 10 pounds or so)
2. exhaust canister removal and other extemporaneous items for more weight reduction
3. clipons, crg ls mirrors and raise rear
4. fork upgrade and respring both front and rear
5. new brakes (MCs, lines, rotors, calipers, pads)   
6. seat
7. electronics upgrades (HID, CA rear, Zero indicators, etc)

[johnster]

That's an S4 IIRC scooby?? I'm jealous....having a hard time finding rearsets for my S4!! 

-It seems like S4 parts are hard to come by.....A lot of times, you see  "fits all Monsters, except S4".....Oh well, I'll find 'em eventually..

-beautiful bike BTW!  wt:

Here's mine so far....Hoping to acquire clip-ons + rearsets soon and looking back, I wish I did these mods before!!

-Also, an Ohlins rear end would be a welcome addition....How do you like yours??

[hypurone]

I don't see your (scooby) handicapped sticker being displayed anywhere!!  ;:|  ;:|   ;:|  ;:|

[scooby]

I don't see your (scooby) handicapped sticker being displayed anywhere!!  ;:|  ;:|   ;:|  ;:|

I don't need no stinkin sticker!  I am a handicapped in more ways then I can count...  ;:|

-Also, an Ohlins rear end would be a welcome addition....How do you like yours??

Really smoothed things out; an awesome addition... Not to mention I got a screamin deal on it to make it almost affordable...

[hypurone]

I don't need no stinkin sticker!  I am a handicapped in more ways then I can count...  ;:|

Yes, but that's beside the point.   

[c_rex]

Remove the pipes (replaced or not)
14t front sprocket (-1 from stock)
new rearsets
flip the handlebars (had to say it)
Paint by ducpainter!

[LUKE]

I agree with almost everyone that full exhaust and 14T sproket MUST be the first mods. 
I think that the second mod should be an open clutch assembly.  I know it isn't functional but it looks and sounds so cool.


BTW CRex I think its about time to post some new pics showing off your painted BSTs! 

[herm]

1. 14t sprocket
2. tail chop
3. open clutch (if that is an option for you)
4. hide wiring
5. exhaust
6. bling
 wt:

[sydmonster]

(Actually real 1st is Quality Gear!)

1st. Clip-ons....
It connects you with the bike so much more

2nd. Carbon/lightweight Wheels
No FHE, but totally understand the science behing unsprung gyroscopic weight.

3rd. Advanced rider course.

- Chris

[Old-Duckman]

Not the way I did it but in a generic sense I think it should flow thusly:

1 - Safety
2 - Performance
3 - Cosmetic
4 - Comfort

I think you know what would fit under each catagory.

Personally I went cosmetic, performance, safety...I haven't addressed comfort yet (well I did buy a "Butt Buffer" that can go on any bike seat but I bought it with the ST4 in mind.

[Vindingo]

besides wearing gear, what do you consider to be a safety upgrade? 

I would enjoy a brighter headlight, but have been too lazy to upgrade it.