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Author Topic: What did you just buy for your Ducati?  (Read 419563 times)
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« Reply #450 on: April 09, 2012, 08:02:30 PM »
I'm just an average earner, but I have imagined that $50,000 could easily be spent on modifying a Monster.

Carbon fiber wheels......

aluminum frame......

and the list goes on.
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« Reply #451 on: April 09, 2012, 08:06:46 PM »
dont forget about all the magnesium...
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« Reply #452 on: April 09, 2012, 09:59:50 PM »
I've not done so yet, but I've almost convinced myself that aftermarket triples are a "reasonable investment" because they'd have a place for the pin on a triple-tree front-stand.
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« Reply #453 on: April 09, 2012, 10:38:44 PM »
Quote from: zarn02 on April 09, 2012, 09:59:50 PM
I've not done so yet, but I've almost convinced myself that aftermarket triples are a "reasonable investment" because they'd have a place for the pin on a triple-tree front-stand.

My stock bottom clamp has the hole to use my Pit Bull yoke stand waytogo
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« Reply #454 on: April 10, 2012, 09:16:13 PM »
Quote from: Desert Dust on April 09, 2012, 08:02:30 PM
I'm just an average earner, but I have imagined that $50,000 could easily be spent on modifying a Monster.

Most of the mods here are bolt-on.  For the most part I don't see the improvement.  Just swapping parts for stock parts at great expense.  There are only a select few who customize and their rides are the best of all.
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« Reply #455 on: April 10, 2012, 11:16:33 PM »
Quote from: Desert Dust on April 09, 2012, 08:02:30 PM
I'm just an average earner, but I have imagined that $50,000 could easily be spent on modifying a Monster.

Carbon fiber wheels......

aluminum frame......

and the list goes on.

Ding ding ding  waytogo
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« Reply #456 on: April 11, 2012, 08:57:59 AM »
Quote from: Carbon 14 on April 10, 2012, 09:16:13 PM
Most of the mods here are bolt-on.  For the most part I don't see the improvement.  Just swapping parts for stock parts at great expense.  There are only a select few who customize and their rides are the best of all.

Plus 1. Couldnt agree more.
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« Reply #457 on: April 11, 2012, 03:09:58 PM »
I disagree.......

For example, CRG bar-end, lane-split mirrors with sliders

+ less weight
+ better vision
+ easy to lane-split
+ much better looking
+ less wind resistance
+ crash protection
+ easier to tuck in next to my car in the garage

Yes, some mods are just for appearance, but many also provide benefits.
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« Reply #458 on: April 11, 2012, 05:21:52 PM »
My 98' M900 is the 12th motorcycle I have owned, and the only one I have extensively modified.
One could argue that some of the mods are frivolous, while some are beneficial...to safer, faster, better handling Monster.
My response to whomever would question a particular mod???
Is "PP"... Personal preference. Dolph
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« Reply #459 on: April 11, 2012, 06:42:38 PM »
+ 1  on personal preferences

Some gentlemen prefer blondes  Grin

Some gentlemen prefer other gentlemen  Huh?

And some people actually ride Harleys  laughingdp
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« Reply #460 on: April 11, 2012, 07:40:44 PM »
Quote from: Desert Dust on April 11, 2012, 06:42:38 PM
+ 1  on personal preferences

Some gentlemen prefer blondes  Grin

Some gentlemen prefer other gentlemen  Huh?

And some people actually ride Harleys  laughingdp



My last bike was a Harley Dyna WideGlide!!! Undecided

I had that bike for 1.5 years and actually made $700 when sold it!
But I never Had a date want to ride it!!!
But, women love the Monster.... Dolph
My best 2nd date
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« Reply #461 on: April 11, 2012, 07:46:25 PM »
Quote from: Desert Dust on April 11, 2012, 06:42:38 PM
+ 1  on personal preferences

Right.  +1 on personal preferences.  That's what I was saying, my personal preference.

My monster came with lane-splitters.  Took them off.  At my height I had to take my eyes off the road in front of me to get a glimpse of what was behind.

The red anodized alternator cover didn't match the engine case or the frame paint.  Gone.  The stock one manages to hold the O-ring in place just as well and it matches the engine case.

The STM slave didn't match anything after I removed the alternator cover.  Gone.  The stock one manages to push the clutch rod just the same and it matches the engine case.

To me changes like the clutch slave add urban ugliness to the bike.  Aside from some of the ladies and perhaps some with physical handicapps that prevent them from using the stock slave configuration I just don't see the need for it.

I'm all for mods to adjust ergonomics, true performance or to make the bike fit your riding style.  I'm just say'in to me I don't go for the looks of the bikes full of bolt-on bling.
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« Reply #462 on: April 11, 2012, 08:16:58 PM »
If I didn't care about aesthetics, I wouldn't own a Monster.  I'd have a Honda something or other and save myself a horrendous amount of headaches
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« Reply #463 on: April 11, 2012, 08:29:02 PM »
Quote from: Nomad on April 11, 2012, 08:16:58 PM
If I didn't care about aesthetics, I wouldn't own a Monster.  I'd have a Honda something or other and save myself a horrendous amount of headaches

EXACTLY & the sound!! waytogo

I still always look at the Honda RR's on CL
Will probably get one...one day
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« Reply #464 on: April 11, 2012, 08:29:38 PM »
If I like something and I have the money I buy it.  waytogo
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