Monster 1200 Full Termi Install Question...

[nickbee]

Getting my bike in soon and full termi exhaust is waiting to go on.

My only concern (keep in mind the bike is not in front of me yet) are with the head nuts to the header pipes. I've seen on other forums dudes attacking box wrenches and sockets with grinders to get access to those nuts on other ducs.

Does anyone know how accessible these 6 nuts are on the M1200? Can I get to them with a regular socket and torque wrench? If not do you have any tips / tricks?

THANKS!!!

[DarkMonster620]

Are you also going to perform the upmap procedure?

[nickbee]

Are you also going to perform the upmap procedure?

no, I'll go to the dealer for that.  I wish I didn't have to...

[DarkMonster620]

how much is he charging you for labour to install?

we charge 4 hours or $180

[ducpainter]

how much is he charging you for labour to install?

we charge 4 hours or $180

Dealer labor rates in the US are typically much higher Carlos.

Closer to $100/hr if not higher.

[nickbee]

That's the point.  I didn't even bother with a quote for install because I am doing the install myself.  Just wondering about those exhaust nuts...

Thanks!

[DarkMonster620]

Dealer labor rates in the US are typically much higher Carlos.

Closer to $100/hr if not higher.

people here complaint about the 45/hr rate we charge . . .

I used a 3/8" socket-ratchet . . . better if they're warm . . .

[NAKID]

people here complaint about the 45/hr rate we charge . . .

I used a 3/8" socket-ratchet . . . better if they're warm . . .

Yeah, getting mine serviced right now, $100 an hour. That's in OC Ca. I've seen higher, up to about $115/hr.

[oldndumb]

There is access for either a socket or box end wrench. No special tool or modification necessary.

As for the map, at least one of our forum sponsors offers that service.

[DarkMonster620]

oldnumb, the map comes via a "key" that must be hooked to the DDS2.0, to upload the new maps that modify how the RBW/ABS/DTS react and save the OEM maps for "future" downgrading . . .

if nickbee is interested, he can pm and I'll give him a way to do it at home . . .

[oldndumb]

oldnumb, the map comes via a "key" that must be hooked to the DDS2.0, to upload the new maps that modify how the RBW/ABS/DTS react and save the OEM maps for "future" downgrading . . .

if nickbee is interested, he can pm and I'll give him a way to do it at home . . .

Thanks for the info. Can't promise to remember it, but I did learn something today. 

[nickbee]

Thanks for all the replies guys. 

So my main take away is all the header nuts are accessible with either a socket or box wrench.

This gives me the confidence to tackle this job. 

The map I will most likely take to the dealer after the install.

[Stuka Pilot]

Buy some ear plugs. The Termis on my M1200 are hellishly loud, but I love 'em.   

[nickbee]

Buy some ear plugs. The Termis on my M1200 are hellishly loud, but I love 'em.   

I'm still contemplating on keeping the DB Killers in or not.  I'm coming from an RC51 that had Sato slip ons.  Can't wait to hear how this bike compares. The RC did have a loud whine from the gear driven cams which was amazing.

[DarkMonster620]

you could do one db killer on one off . . . sounds interesting without loosing the Ducati brrrt