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« on: December 03, 2011, 09:17:46 AM »
Would it be more "sporty" to twist the handlebars forward or backwards?
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« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2011, 09:45:51 AM »
Backwards.

Wrist angle changes and allows your elbows to be positioned down/in (like in roadracing)

You should also rotate your brake/clutch to ensure correct wrist angle (straight)
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« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2011, 11:57:59 AM »
Alright thanks, I need to find some allen keys.
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« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2011, 01:23:58 PM »
The sportiest are the handlebar fringe.

I heard Valentino Rossi has them on his bike.
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« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2011, 05:34:54 PM »


I've tried that but I ran on some clearance issues.   The handlebar's risers hare not high in off to turn the bar all the way upside down or backward's.   Although it looks cool (cafe racer style ...)   I would say that's it's fairly dangerous because it minimized the turning radius to much.... up to the point that the bike was undrivable !!!    I've got some clipp-ons insted ...more safe     waytogo Dolph



Now I just have to intall the "choke" esle where and finish up he upper tripple tree !!  Grin
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« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2011, 09:19:12 PM »
why dont you use the stock choke cable assembly that mounts on the bar to the right of the headlight controls??  It will look much cleaner.
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« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2011, 03:17:21 PM »
Quote from: COP TZR on December 05, 2011, 09:19:12 PM
why don't you use the stock choke cable assembly that mounts on the bar to the right of the headlight controls??  It will look much cleaner.



Tanks  waytogo
Yes that was I was trying to figure out but didn't knew such a thing existed!!  laughingdp  Do you know where I get it???   Dolph
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« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2011, 08:31:55 PM »
Quote from: ducatigirl100 on December 06, 2011, 03:17:21 PM
Tanks  waytogo
Yes that was I was trying to figure out but didn't knew such a thing existed!!  laughingdp  Do you know where I get it???   Dolph

ebay...my 750 came stock like that.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DUCATI-01-2001-MONSTER-900-M900-CHOKE-LEVER-AND-CABLE-/280733628538?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item415d07387a#ht_500wt_1204
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« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2011, 05:36:14 PM »
tanks, gona go shop on ebay!  waytogo
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« Reply #9 on: December 10, 2011, 09:51:24 AM »
Quote from: ZachDDill on December 03, 2011, 09:17:46 AM
Would it be more "sporty" to twist the handlebars forward or backwards?

ideally both on a monster.    like above posts, you want them swept towards you for body position, but further in front of the bike and lower down for weight bias.    so as shown, clipons is the way to go for 'getting the most out of it'.


that said, you can be pretty sport on a standard Monster's setup if you get some on-track instruction.
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« Reply #10 on: December 10, 2011, 06:34:57 PM »
Quote from: ducatigirl100 on December 06, 2011, 03:17:21 PM
Tanks  waytogo
Yes that was I was trying to figure out but didn't knew such a thing existed!!  laughingdp  Do you know where I get it???   Dolph

I sent you a PM.  I've got a spare choke cable assembly. I could use your bar clamps, risers & bolts that mount to the top triple.  Let me know if you want to part with them.

I'm in Toronto, Canada.

thanks
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« Reply #11 on: December 11, 2011, 12:16:26 PM »
Just in case you all didn't see the other threads. The kid that started this thread is gone. So if you all need, maybe open a new thread to continue the conversation.
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« Reply #12 on: December 12, 2011, 01:34:37 PM »
Quote from: Raux on December 11, 2011, 12:16:26 PM
Just in case you all didn't see the other threads. The kid that started this thread is gone. So if you all need, maybe open a new thread to continue the conversation.

what?? already !!  Shocked  Roll Eyes gone from the forum ?
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« Reply #13 on: December 12, 2011, 01:45:17 PM »
no mate, gone.
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« Reply #14 on: December 12, 2011, 02:48:31 PM »
Moderators, please remove this topic.
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