03 620 Dark - PLEASE help me figure out some starter mods

[ducjon]

So new guy here.. I bought a 03 620 Dark, it's incredible! I'm enjoying almost everything about it.

I see everyone here has mod'd their 696's.. 750's.. 900's but I don't see many threads about the 620.. I'd love to do some simple mods (like a slip-on set, getting rid of the huge tail section, and some different mirrors..) to separate my bike from all the stock ones I see riding around San Francisco...

It seems like my bike has too much "hardware" I'm a minimalist and my bike has a TON of plastic on the rear..

I'm not sure I'm brave enough to do a tail chop yet... Maybe eventually...

Anyone have any ideas/tips? It seems to be a big aftermarket world and I can't figure out what would actually fit on my bike.. Are their some rules? Like "anything on a 750 fits on a 620" etc? (i'm sure this isn't the case)

[teddy037.2]

most of the bits for 2002+ monsters (body parts, suspension, etc) are common

mirrors will fit all the same

slip-on exhaust, anything 620/695 should fit the same

[He Man]

question is how handy are you? and how much you got? 

simple stuff is color change
other stuff is bling.

looks like your frame has been painted. the darks have black frames..

[teddy037.2]

they also swapped out the plate mount, and looks like the emissions can was removed, too

[He Man]

brakes too. those are from the 900. the 620 is itty bitty brakes.

[ducpainter]

question is how handy are you? and how much you got? 

simple stuff is color change
other stuff is bling.

looks like your frame has been painted. the darks have black frames..

more than likely the tank was painted.

[teddy037.2]

brakes too. those are from the 900. the 620 is itty bitty brakes.

running change through MY05... up to early 05, they came with 4 pot 

[stopintime]

Fork reflectors off
Emissions can side cover off or replaced by the smaller Euro type.
Rear hugger off or shortened.
Smaller or no beer tray.
Mirrors, yes.
Exhaust - of course
Paint belt covers.

[COP TZR]

How deep are your pockets....LOL!!!!!  Once you start, it's very VERY hard to stop!

[ducjon]

I can do $1 here and $1k there.. every few months or so..

I was told the frame and tank were originally from the factory with that color, and I've seen a few bikes around here that match (they're all from 2002-2003)... Anyone have the story on the paint?

How can I tell what it looked like from the factory if this wasn't standard?

[cduarte]

these mufflers will look and sound great...



http://www.desmoworks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=405&products_id=482

[He Man]

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/ducati_monster_620_dark_ie_2003.php

apprently thats how the 2003 Dark looks!

THe frame is like that!. not much of a dark is it! lol

[superjohn]

Like all Monsters, the 620 is an blank canvas


Seat
Exhaust
Handlebar
Grips
Mirrors
Cam Belt covers
Indicators


Just pick a part and start replacing  

[Goat_Herder]

I'd put on an oil cooler when you can find a good one off an bigger Monster or a SS.  Your manly bits will thank you. 

[ducjon]

Here's more pics if anyone is interested. I'm trying to figure out how far from stock my bike is at the moment.

Anyone spot anything that isn't stock?

So far, I think I'm going to

1. Get rid of fork reflectors (do you actually get a fix-it ticket for this?? I'm in CA)
2. New slip-ons (those posted above look pretty awesome and around the price I want.. I know termi's aren't legal here, are those?
3. Mirrors
4. Getting rid of the beer tray (not sure what to do exactly though, I'd prefer just having the brake light under the seat..

You guys are awesome! Thanks!

Thanks!