Monster 696/659 Clip ons NO RISE

[Raux]

TealCandy,

you have an email from me

[TealCandy]

TealCandy,

you have an email from me

Would like to thank you again on here, just incase you didn't get the reply to your email. Means alot to me, you guys have helped me with everything!

[Raux]

Would like to thank you again on here, just incase you didn't get the reply to your email. Means alot to me, you guys have helped me with everything!

[stopintime]

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 Means alot to me, you guys have helped me with everything!

We can do it again. Do you have more money?

 

[TealCandy]

We can do it again. Do you have more money?

 

 

[TealCandy]

Ok everyone I got the speedy triple, headlight and dash back on.. The dash seems high but will fit clip ons with the bikini fairing as is so maybe it being high isnt too bad.. as for the headlight issue.. I have no idea if I ran into it or not, I replaced everything with the speedy triple and everything seemed fine, still dont have the clip ons yet though coming in the post.. The headlight seemed to point at the right angle. Am i missing something? the only thing i thought was a tad odd is where you slide the headlight assy into the little mounting rods coming out of the triple there is nothing stopping the headlight slipping out except the original headlight mounts on either side of the lower triple but that does seem secure enough.. Just think its gone "too" well to be right, If need be can post up many pictures.

Thanks for any replies.

[Raux]

are the clipons two or one piece?
Did you already fit them on the forks if they are one piece? If not, and if you are mounting below the triple, guess what...

The headlight/dash problem can come with the clipon mounts as depending on the make can contact the headlight/dash. actually the brake/clutch lines/bolts can.

The headlight sliding into the top mounts and just the two lower bolts holding it are correct.

[TealCandy]

are the clipons two or one piece?
Did you already fit them on the forks if they are one piece? If not, and if you are mounting below the triple, guess what...

The headlight/dash problem can come with the clipon mounts as depending on the make can contact the headlight/dash. actually the brake/clutch lines/bolts can.

The headlight sliding into the top mounts and just the two lower bolts holding it are correct.

Thanks Raux, they are the 3 peice from woodcraft luckily (forgot to mention I decided to go for the woodcraft 3 peice after belissimoto was out of stock of Driven!) The screen can go to be honest or If need be, cut.. thought I was gonna get away with this one And thanks for clearing up the headlight assy question, thought I might have missed something. Only a few more days until I receive the clip ons (hopefully) then a few days later an Xcentrikperformance belly pan

[TealCandy]

So I'm waiting around for the woodcrafts to be delivered admiring photos of project bikes on here.. and noticed something, when I installed the triple I torqued both fork clamps to the setting described but couldn't get the allen key head all the way in on the steering headnut mount, I did it at what I thought was good enough, but the gap is about 3.5-4mm where the bolt pinches the triple, the fork clamps at 14nm leave about 1.5-2mm if my judgement is correct (only took a quick squiz). I did take the steering stop screws out for some more room, but only gave me enough to get the allen key in at a slight angle. If I were to take the tank peices off would it eliminate this issue im having? I would really like to torque this screw! And I'm an insomniac with nothing to do!

Thanks.

[freeclimbmtb]

So I'm waiting around for the woodcrafts to be delivered admiring photos of project bikes on here.. and noticed something, when I installed the triple I torqued both fork clamps to the setting described but couldn't get the allen key head all the way in on the steering headnut mount, I did it at what I thought was good enough, but the gap is about 3.5-4mm where the bolt pinches the triple, the fork clamps at 14nm leave about 1.5-2mm if my judgement is correct (only took a quick squiz). I did take the steering stop screws out for some more room, but only gave me enough to get the allen key in at a slight angle. If I were to take the tank peices off would it eliminate this issue im having? I would really like to torque this screw! And I'm an insomniac with nothing to do!

Thanks.

I think I know what your describing.  Try taking off the key guard piece.  (should be the plastic bit held on with 2x 10mm acorn nuts.)  that might give you a little more approach angle on that bolt.  if that doesnt work then go for the left side tank covor.

A WORD OF CAUTION!  if you havent taken your tank covers off before, be carefull!  take off the top plastic trim piece first, make sure you get all the screws, then the screw at the bottom of the tank cover, and the one at the back under the corner of the seat.  NOW!  dont try to pull the tank cover up or bend it, you need to slide it toward the front of the bike before it will come off.  or in my case it comes right off because i snapped off the little tabs that hold it in place 

[TealCandy]

I think I know what your describing.  Try taking off the key guard piece.  (should be the plastic bit held on with 2x 10mm acorn nuts.)  that might give you a little more approach angle on that bolt.  if that doesnt work then go for the left side tank covor.

A WORD OF CAUTION!  if you havent taken your tank covers off before, be carefull!  take off the top plastic trim piece first, make sure you get all the screws, then the screw at the bottom of the tank cover, and the one at the back under the corner of the seat.  NOW!  dont try to pull the tank cover up or bend it, you need to slide it toward the front of the bike before it will come off.  or in my case it comes right off because i snapped off the little tabs that hold it in place 

Thanks alot for the advice, I originally took the piece you are describing off and that allowed me to get at it from an angle. Ill take the tank off today It should leave plenty of room, I'll also keep in mind the removal, I can imagine myself doing exactly what you stated, cheers for the warning

[TealCandy]

So I got the clip ons under the triple, mounted the left side fine, but ended up stripping the allen key head of the bolt mounting to the fork and had to go down to the local hardware store to grab another, luckily it fit well, but is a screwdriver head. I'm up to getting all the controls on, and have so far experimented with the brake and clutch, it seems I was putting alot of stress on the banjo bolts (mentioned on another thread, different monster) I found by rotating them upwards, like stated in that thread they seemed much more comfortable. Will this pose any problems? The banjos leaked when I undid them to turn upwards, but tightened them back and now no leaks, Im thinking of drilling for the throttle and grinding off the nubs for the electric controls. Just wanted to make sure I'm not missing anything as I'm far from a mechanic. Cheers.

[TealCandy]

Open all images in a new tab/page, not really sure on how to do this photo thing.












steering lock still functional


Bolt replacing original woodcraft one, temporary fix for now would still like an original.

Or just open my flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/92238455@N05/

[stopintime]

Picture posting  http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?www;board=18

I think an allen bolt is a good idea - you need to be able to torque it better than with a screw driver.

If you had leakage at the banjos it's a very good chance some air got into the brake and clutch systems.
Don't gamble with that kind of issue - have them bled 

[TealCandy]

Picture posting  http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?www;board=18

I think an allen bolt is a good idea - you need to be able to torque it better than with a screw driver.

If you had leakage at the banjos it's a very good chance some air got into the brake and clutch systems.
Don't gamble with that kind of issue - have them bled 

Thanks, I will definitely send the bike in for a service as soon as I'm able to ride (3 more weeks ) and have everything looked over.