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BK_856er · January 23, 2009, 09:09:53 PM

Quote from: tristantumble on January 22, 2009, 11:52:32 AM
if possible i would still like to see examples of this engine burn.

Here's my example. Vertical cylinder near the exhaust port. Note the paint blobs in the second pic...paint melted, liquified, dropped onto the engine case below and hardened. I had both heads replaced with new parts under warranty, and on my own I added the DP ECU and an oil cooler. No further problems and bike runs real strong.

BK

jsanford · January 25, 2009, 09:38:40 PM

I'm on the fence about the burned paint.

My bike has it, but doesn't run at 300 degrees--250 or thereabouts is the highest I've seen it. The paint got what I can only describe as a "sugar burn" right away after I bought it, so I never thought it might be a symptom of anything other than a poor paint choice.

I suppose I should file a warranty claim and get it taken care of, but I'm not that jazzed about my bike being taken apart, and don't want bare aluminum cases, either.

BK_856er · January 25, 2009, 10:00:43 PM

Quote from: jsanford on January 25, 2009, 09:38:40 PM
I'm on the fence about the burned paint.

My bike has it, but doesn't run at 300 degrees--250 or thereabouts is the highest I've seen it. The paint got what I can only describe as a "sugar burn" right away after I bought it, so I never thought it might be a symptom of anything other than a poor paint choice.

I suppose I should file a warranty claim and get it taken care of, but I'm not that jazzed about my bike being taken apart, and don't want bare aluminum cases, either.

Unless something changed recently, the current fix is to replace the entire cylinder head with a new one that already has better paint on it. No bare aluminum. There was also supposed to be a new ECU reflash to help it run cooler. My horizontal cylinder did the sugar burn thing that you mention, and I was running 260ish if I recall correctly, definitley not 300. The biggest pain is the potential downtime during the repair. I agree that it's mostly cosmetic.

BK

caffeinejunkee · January 27, 2009, 08:31:07 AM

Here's mine after a few mods:

Jetbrett · January 27, 2009, 01:07:12 PM

I love that with the belt cover off. For some reason I thought we couldn't do that with our 695's. Is there any down side to having it off?

caffeinejunkee · January 27, 2009, 02:07:41 PM

Quote from: Jetbrett on January 27, 2009, 01:07:12 PM
I love that with the belt cover off. For some reason I thought we couldn't do that with our 695's. Is there any down side to having it off?

Thanks

The cover is still there, but I cut out the center part. This at least leaves the edges and front of the horizontal belt covered. I've had it this way for over 5,000 miles with no issues to date.

Here's some discussion about modding options and the risks: http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=2264.0

jsanford · January 29, 2009, 08:40:06 PM

That's a beauty!

[gush mode]
Last Saturday I stopped by my local dealer to ask about a seal leak (turned out to be a clutch rod) and there was another 695 up on the lift getting a 7500 mile service. They let me watch for a bit and I was just enamored by the simplicity of our bikes--I think I could have put it back together even though I didn't see them pull the gas tank and the electrics.

Rode the bike all day and then commuted Wedneday; it just has great torque [moto] in morning traffic. Seals aside, it's been such a good bike; more fun than I'd hoped a Monster would be.

[end gush mode]

Maratom · February 24, 2009, 01:55:08 AM

I also love those beltcovers with the center cut out but... My guess is, some/most of you, thanks to your climate, don't (have to) ride their bike in the rain. Or do you all spend as much time cleaning the bike as riding it ? I live in Belgium and as I use my bike almost everyday to ride to work I have to ride it in really pour weatherconditions during allmost whole winter. I don't think that beltcovers with the center worked out is a good idea then. I'll probably replace them by carbon ones someday. Anyway, here's my bike :

I replaced the original orange turn signal caps by clear ones, the mirrors are now Rizomas and I chopped the tail a bit. I've also got framesliders from Rizoma but they weren't mounted yet when I took these pictures. Next summer I'm gonna (already ordered) replace the stock mufflers by Termis with ECU and open airbox.

P.S. : Love this thread !

jsanford · March 05, 2009, 08:16:25 PM

My cyllinders look like they hae burned sugar on it.

Any of you who've had the warranty replacement; did the cyllinders stay silver? Is there any carmelizing of the paint at all?

Still on the fence--but if I'm going to do it this winter, it'd have to be very soon--

wasabi · March 06, 2009, 06:27:21 AM

Quote from: jsanford on March 05, 2009, 08:16:25 PM
My cyllinders look like they hae burned sugar on it.

Any of you who've had the warranty replacement; did the cyllinders stay silver? Is there any carmelizing of the paint at all?

Still on the fence--but if I'm going to do it this winter, it'd have to be very soon--

I have this also. I plan on taking it to a dealer in the next month or so. I am hoping I will be pleased with the result. Let me know what you find out...

ArguZ · March 06, 2009, 07:59:14 AM

Mine...last summer....

A little Rizoma here and there and DP turn signals for starters.
Soon Termis or some others plus ECU..
And I am thinking of giving her the radical tail chop and add some fancy carbon...
Smoked LED lights too..
I will post pics when its in place...

Paegelow · March 06, 2009, 05:50:26 PM

Quote from: jsanford on March 05, 2009, 08:16:25 PM
My cyllinders look like they hae burned sugar on it.

Any of you who've had the warranty replacement; did the cyllinders stay silver? Is there any carmelizing of the paint at all?

Still on the fence--but if I'm going to do it this winter, it'd have to be very soon--

I had both of my cylinder heads replaced on warranty... A month later they were totally brown again. I'd say if you're going to bother to get it taken care of, get the Termi kit or just the DP ECU, or an oil cooler first, that way your bike will run a little cooler and not trash your new heads. Otherwise it seems pretty pointless because the paint will melt again just like it did the first time!

Maratom · May 30, 2009, 03:41:03 PM

Just did the Termi - DP ECU - airfilter mod. What a difference ! The handling at lower revs is so much better. Not even mention that sound ! Here's some pics. Next up are (other) framesliders. The Rizomas didn't work out for me. An other handlebar and other mirrors. These Rizomas look cool but visibility sucks big time.

Scotzman · May 31, 2009, 03:53:08 PM

Quote from: Maratom on May 30, 2009, 03:41:03 PM
Just did the Termi - DP ECU - airfilter mod. What a difference ! The handling at lower revs is so much better. Not even mention that sound ! Here's some pics. Next up are (other) framesliders. The Rizomas didn't work out for me. An other handlebar and other mirrors. These Rizomas look cool but visibility sucks big time.

You could get those glasses that have the mirrors on the edges

, that should increase your visibilty.

nikkimonster · May 31, 2009, 05:29:59 PM

Quote from: jdubbs32584 on January 20, 2009, 10:12:43 AM
My old cursed 695:

why curesd?

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