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masterh
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« on: July 19, 2009, 06:46:26 PM »

so I am 6'1". when I look at my self in the mirror with my bike, it doesn't look cool  Embarrassed

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ducati-Monster-Rear-Ride-Height-Adjuster-M900-750-600_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66Q3a3Q7c39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1205Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a100QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem230223a8e2QQitemZ150359746786QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

what do you think about this product? it's $30 just for 2 bolts but this is the only one I can find

how hard is the job? 
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« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2009, 10:45:59 PM »

First of, this is only for older (hoop-style) monsters. What bike do you have?

Second, this not only elevates your seat but also changes the geometry of your bike. It will handle differently.

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« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2009, 05:05:58 AM »

forget what you look like on your bike in the mirror.
 HOW DO YOU FEEL ON YOU BIKE WITHOUT LOOKING IN THE MIRROR?
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« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2009, 08:38:56 AM »

^^^^+1

Plus, it says (and I doubt this) that it raises the rear height 3 inches.  I'm 6'4" with a 34" inseam and I can't think of any bike I've ever been on (save a tiny Buell) that would be tolerable at 3" above stock. 
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« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2009, 10:52:53 AM »

Your better off with adjustable foot pegs.
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« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2009, 11:20:52 AM »

 http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myproducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=38%7CAluminum%20Billet&productID=3851&showDetail=1&categoryID=45|Ducati%20Monster%20Billet&vendoridtodisplay=0&filterFor=&collection=168%7CEuropean%20Motorcycle%20Parts




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« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2009, 11:45:34 AM »

mine is 2000 m900. it looks like the one on ebay.

I guess it's very ghetto diy? lol
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« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2009, 09:55:13 AM »

I replaced the OEM male rod-ends with longer Aurora female rod-ends that connect to my suspension hoop with short lengths of threaded rods.  I could have gained even more additional ride height by unscrewing the rod ends, but didn't find it necessary to do so. 



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« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2009, 03:25:22 AM »

I think 28$ is a bit much but they work great

Don't think they are 3 inch but 3cm
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« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2009, 06:13:35 AM »

What year and Monster are you running?

I'm 6'1, too and have no issues with how I look on my Monsters. I even had a 620 Monster. I did install a 999 ride height rod on it. She sat very high in the rear. I now have an S2R and S4R with 5 threads showing on both ends of the height rod, on both bikes.... I love the way my bike feels and would not trade it for anything else. I also weigh in at 230 fyi.

Here I am on my S4RS:


 
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« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2009, 06:20:41 AM »

+1 on worry about the handling not the look.  I'm 6'4 275 and I am sure I look like a grizzly riding a tricycle (or a gorilla make the beast with two backsing a football) when I ride, but who cares.  The bike has been properly resprung and set up for me by DucPond and it rides great.
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« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2009, 02:26:05 PM »

I installed them about a month ago and I think that at 6'1" the bike is a little more comfortable.  It seems as though the ride is a little stiffer, and the handling is different... but better imo.  The first pic is without the adjusters, the second is with.  Just my .02

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« Reply #12 on: July 23, 2009, 04:01:06 PM »

how hard is the job? Smiley
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« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2009, 06:45:19 PM »

Pretty easy... An extra set of hands is helpful. I suspended the rear end from the ceiling with some ratchet straps and 30 minutes later you're good to go.  waytogo
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« Reply #14 on: October 14, 2009, 06:43:55 PM »

Are there no more of these? I was thinking about raising the rear on mine some more.
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