Beer tray mod, my style......... 2.0

[ellingly]

Very, very tidy effort there.

I like the added touch of "if I was going to do it again, I wouldn't". . Looks the business though, so I think despite gassing your apartment out with the paint fumes, you've done an awesome job and should be proud of it.

Do all the ladies in Norway now wander past and go "nice arse"? That's the main point .

[stopintime]

Very, very tidy effort there.

I like the added touch of "if I was going to do it again, I wouldn't". . Looks the business though, so I think despite gassing your apartment out with the paint fumes, you've done an awesome job and should be proud of it.

Do all the ladies in Norway now wander past and go "nice arse"? That's the main point .

Thanks!
My Monster's new "arse" looks sexy. Some have commented, but the old beer tray matched my own rear end better though, so now I'll have to work on that as well

[ellingly]

Thanks!
My Monster's new "arse" looks sexy. Some have commented, but the old beer tray matched my own rear end better though, so now I'll have to work on that as well

OT, but I used arse cause I'm australian. To us, a nice ass would be this.

You think you have to work on yours . I should ride my gf's scooter, with the top box it'd hide my arse nicely.

[Dannog]

Top job, I've seen a painted beer tray before but not one that was also shortened. Like it a lot especially the strip. Not so hot on the plate lights visible int eh last photo.

I think I'd seriously consider doing this in lieu of a tail chop on my next Monster  A+

[stopintime]

Top job, I've seen a painted beer tray before but not one that was also shortened. Like it a lot especially the strip. Not so hot on the plate lights visible int eh last photo.

I think I'd seriously consider doing this in lieu of a tail chop on my next Monster  A+

If I'm forced to do more work on it, let's say the paint needs redoing, I might take off the plastic bracket part which they are mounted on now - and replace the LED bolts with a tiny LED light of sorts. As for now I'm kind of liking the untidy look (which is a theme for all Monsters?)

[Bill in OKC]

Very nice mod.  I spent a lot of time trying to figure out what to do with that part and gave up and went with a short CF piece.  If I had seen your mod I would have tried that too.  I might still - it is a big improvement.  I like the relocated signals a lot.

[LA]

I want an LA tag.

LA

[Desert Dust]

Guys - thank you so very much for the comments 

Yes, the pictures are out of focus - I forgot to switch back from macro and/or no flash = long exposure = unstable (hides the tiny imperfections though)
The stripes look a bit off, but that's mostly a photo issue.

It was a PITA job, not really knowing how to do it. It helped having a clear idea of how I wanted the end result to be.
If I had to do it again, I wouldn't - too much hassle. The carbon fibre no-chop tray will replace this one if I need a change.

You did an excellent job on the tail chop / beer tray mod. I want to cut my beer tray but I want to cut the blinker mounts out and use an integrated tail light. What type of saw did you use on the beer tray? Any advice?
But, as usual, it's a good feeling to make something unique with one's own mind and hands

[jeff137]

Looks great. Sorry to hear you're having issues and need to repaint.  Does anyone near you do automotive wraps?  I've been wondering about how it would work on a bike.  There's a company near me that is doing tons of work wrapping corporate cars / work trucks and their work looks great with photos, etc. Once applied properly it looks like it is painted on and I think it can be removed later.  Perhaps that would be an option for you.?.

Anyway, that's a great mod and looks awesome!   

[stopintime]

I've managed to destroy some of the paint by now - mostly due to luggage. Applying some clear vinyl for protection.
One of he plastic tabs I used for the LED plate light bolts broke.

I'm probably going to be doing it all over this winter, starting with a new stock tray.
The signal mount area will be rounded off more and the whole thing will be shorter.
I will use another plate light.

Desert Dust:
I used a cutting wheel on a Dremel. Make sure you have extra plastic, cutting a few mm's from your intended line, because it melts and needs quite a lot of trimming after cutting. I don't have a suitable saw, but I think that would have been easier.

Jeff 137:
I think the round shape will be difficult to wrap around. Also, not sure how well it will stick to this kind of plastic. There's also the issue of needing to protect the white stripes.

[FIFO]

Hey Sit
That looks good i have a spare beer tray and that will be my next project.

And i here what you say about being in proportion.
also being a big dude my self ,you don't want to look like Magilla Gorilla
The choped bikes look hot and look good with the smaller framed rider.

[stopintime]

No chop 2.0

I said if I had to do it again, I wouldn't 

So, I got the MonsterParts tail, trimmed it a little and brought it to a painter (not DP, sorry)

For Geoff's peace of mind, I got another plate light - under the tray

I'm going to let the paint relax before I put on the Ducati Corse sticker.

The turn signals are going to flap around, so yes, I might finally get some smaller ones

[Mojo S2R]

Noice!   

I always liked your original tail mod.  Like this one too. 

Did you cut off the front angled piece of the tail?

I have the same style DP tail and I recently modified the front bottom edge too.  I got rid of the underseat lock and trimmed the tail on both sides to match first by trimming the right side to get rid of the lock cutout and then modified the left side to match.

[stopintime]

Noice!   

I always liked your original tail mod.  Like this one too. 

Did you cut off the front angled piece of the tail?

I have the same style DP tail and I recently modified the front bottom edge too.  I got rid of the underseat lock and trimmed the tail on both sides to match first by trimming the right side to get rid of the lock cutout and then modified the left side to match.

Thanks!

Yes, I cut the forward parts of it.
Didn't like those and need the space for tail bag straps.

I think my homemade tail looked good, but it was a little too long and had cracked in several places.

[geoffduc]

It's looking great Lars...

I really like the way you've left the carbon exposed were the indicators fit...

Now come on and get some good looking small LED indicators...