ST2 Cafe Racer/Fighter Update

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Re: Changing a ST2 into a custom.

« Reply #15 on: October 31, 2012, 06:52:03 AM »

Quote from: Roaduser on October 30, 2012, 08:29:07 PM

have a look here for a little inspiration too

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shed-X/259786710790275

Thanks for the link. They have very good taste.


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Re: Changing a ST2 into a custom.

« Reply #16 on: October 31, 2012, 12:57:01 PM »

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Re: Changing a ST2 into a custom.

« Reply #17 on: October 31, 2012, 01:51:38 PM »

Some work still to do on the tracSTer.....

I tried the one-sided swingarm, but it was actually more in the way for the 2-2 megaphone exhaust I´m trying to find room for ...

It will be ready to go as soon as I´ve finished the exhaust, tank, airbox, seat, suspension rocker for linear action, footpegs, wiring, .... Grin

Edit: Forgot the rear subframe. And, of course, everything else that will turn up Wink


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Re: Changing a ST2 into a custom.

« Reply #18 on: October 31, 2012, 03:21:53 PM »

Quote from: Travman on October 31, 2012, 06:34:55 AM

Thanks, may I ask how much it cost?

$170 USD for the seat, $73 USD shipping from Spain to the midwest


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Re: Changing a ST2 into a custom.

« Reply #19 on: October 31, 2012, 05:45:45 PM »

Very cool. What I don't get from looking at the Shed frame chop is how the weight of the rider is supported. It looks like he sits on the tank's "tongue" and that's it. Frame supports appear further back behind where the seating position generally is. Am I seeing/understanding this wrong?


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Re: Changing a ST2 into a custom.

« Reply #20 on: November 01, 2012, 11:50:29 AM »

Quote from: memper on October 31, 2012, 05:45:45 PM

Did you see this picture? It looks like the seat is supported pretty well.


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Re: Changing a ST2 into a custom.

« Reply #21 on: November 01, 2012, 11:51:28 AM »

Quote from: 1KDS on October 31, 2012, 03:21:53 PM

$170 USD for the seat, $73 USD shipping from Spain to the midwest

Thanks. Sounds very reasonable, especially for the best looking tail section ever made.


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Re: Changing a ST2 into a custom.

« Reply #22 on: November 02, 2012, 02:56:54 AM »

Quote from: Travman on November 01, 2012, 11:50:29 AM

Did you see this picture? It looks like the seat is supported pretty well.

I did. Seating area goes all the way to the tank. Rarely does it go back toward the tail. There appears not to be any solid connection between the rear of the tank and the new subframe/tail section. How is that area structurally sound?


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Re: Changing a ST2 into a custom.

« Reply #23 on: November 27, 2012, 02:14:10 PM »

Quote from: Travman on October 30, 2012, 04:58:53 PM

I know the tank and seat are just resting on the frame, but I think you have the angle just right. Radical Ducati's bikes look awesome, but the tail section on their bikes is normally pointing a little too high for my tastes.

Where did you get the Radical Ducati tail section? A guy came on to the forum a while back who announced that Radical Ducati would soon have a distributor here in the U.S., but then I didn't hear anything more.

What kind of headlight are you thinking of going with? The V-rod and Yamaha MT-01 style headlights always look good. A traditional round Monster light would look good too.

I get the seats from Radical in Spain, but is busy with a new seat mold that is between the Radical shape and my own seat for the SS bikes. (Like on my yellow SS) The seat and tank is mounted lower than the typical Radical setup. I am after a different look on this bike. Headlight will be from a Monster with a Monster fairing and Monster handle bars.

Also in the works is a "new" Moto Motivo Monster. 1000DS motor, 999 frame and swing arm, Monster tank, Monster seat, Moto Motivo custom sub frame and Superbike forks.


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Re: Changing a ST2 into a custom.

« Reply #24 on: November 29, 2012, 06:31:09 AM »

MM, I am still confused. Can you explain further. I'm dumb..


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Re: Changing a ST2 into a custom.

« Reply #25 on: November 29, 2012, 10:49:12 AM »

Quote from: Moto Motivo on November 27, 2012, 02:14:10 PM

The "new" Moto Motivo Monster sounds cool. I don't think I've ever seen a Monster tank on a superbike frame.


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Re: Changing a ST2 into a custom.

« Reply #26 on: November 29, 2012, 12:06:14 PM »

Quote from: Travman on November 29, 2012, 10:49:12 AM

The "new" Moto Motivo Monster sounds cool. I don't think I've ever seen a Monster tank on a superbike frame.

Sneak preview! Wink


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Re: Changing a ST2 into a custom.

« Reply #27 on: November 29, 2012, 04:58:30 PM »

That's badass!
I'm guessing most people without a whole lot of ducati knowledge won't even realize how custom it is.


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Re: Changing a ST2 into a custom.

« Reply #28 on: November 29, 2012, 05:55:13 PM »

Quote from: 1KDS on October 31, 2012, 03:21:53 PM

$170 USD for the seat, $73 USD shipping from Spain to the midwest

I have one Radical seat available for sale. $250 plus shipping.


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Re: Changing a ST2 into a custom.

« Reply #29 on: November 29, 2012, 06:18:25 PM »

Quote from: 1KDS on November 29, 2012, 04:58:30 PM

That's badass!
I'm guessing most people without a whole lot of ducati knowledge won't even realize how custom it is.

The best is still to come Grin

This bike will be 2 bikes in 1 (Transformer)
#1. Monster (Monster tank & seat, Moto Motivo Sub frame and new Moto Motivo top triple to fit superbike forks and Monster handle bars and instruments)
#2. Cafe Racer/Fighter (Modified 999 tank, Radical seat and sub frame with high bars or clip ons)

All of this, just by:
1:Changing the seat sub frame (4 bolts)
2:Unplugging rear light harness
3:Unplugging Gas pump connection
4:Disconnecting gas lines.

The transformation takes me less than 30 minutes to complete.


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