tire mount and balance

[Duc Fever]

+1 for Randy, he did an excellent job on my S2R rear.

[LYD]

Chris, GO SEE RANDY!!!  Randy did the LYD also.  He is quick, does a great job, and you can drink all of scott's beer while your there.    Just go see Randy!

[caffeinejunkee]

firsthand experience? 

"Heard it from a friend who, Heard it from another...." 

Seriously, I've heard this advice from others when mentioning going there.

I do know that you have to take the wheels to CG off the bike.

[♣ McKraut ♣]

there is something to be said for the fun and/or satisfaction that you get from doing something with your own two hands (sorry, drummer from def leppard)... i'm just sayin'...   i sure as hell have broken a lot of things and wasted a lot of time and $$ by screwing things up, but to be honest, i think that's the fun part.

[dallas2r]

there is something to be said for the fun and/or satisfaction that you get from doing something with your own two hands (sorry, drummer from def leppard)... i'm just sayin'...

Sometimes I wave to people I don't know. It's very dangerous to wave to someone you don't know because what if they don't have a hand? They'll think you're cocky. "Look what I got mothermake the beast with two backser! This thing is useful. I'm gonna go pick something up!"

-Mitch Hedberg

[fastwin]

there is something to be said for the fun and/or satisfaction that you get from doing something with your own two hands (sorry, drummer from def leppard)... i'm just sayin'...   i sure as hell have broken a lot of things and wasted a lot of time and $$ by screwing things up, but to be honest, i think that's the fun part.

I agree, half the fun of owning a scooter is tinkering, messing and working on them. Nothing cooler than to mount a part that just might make it better, then go out and ride it and feel just how much better it does make your bike work. That's when the big smile hits. You think "Yeah, I put that on all by myself. Figured out the screwed up directions, tackled crap they never told me about, made it fit right, no scratches or dings, used some new tools, got it adjusted right where I like it. Damn, it's great!" That's a killer feeling. Very satisfying to sit back in the garage, sip your favorite cold adult beverage and admire your handywork. One of the many perks of scooter ownership! [moto]

[never2loud]

I agree, half the fun of owning a scooter is tinkering, messing and working on them. Nothing cooler than to mount a part that just might make it better, then go out and ride it and feel just how much better it does make your bike work. That's when the big smile hits. You think "Yeah, I put that on all by myself. Figured out the screwed up directions, tackled crap they never told me about, made it fit right, no scratches or dings, used some new tools, got it adjusted right where I like it. Damn, it's great!" That's a killer feeling. Very satisfying to sit back in the garage, sip your favorite cold adult beverage and admire your handywork. One of the many perks of scooter ownership! [moto]

Only if the bike starts 

[calscrazy]

ok so the guys that make our tire machine called today to see how my mount went. i told them i have not done it yet. they said when my tires get in they will come out and show me how to do them since so many guys at the dealer have bikes. how freaking awesome is that. now i just have to get a front stand (already have a rear) so i can run them over to two wheel world to be balanced for 10 bucks and i am through. quick question for you guys which LED'S r u using with your tail chop because mine may be in the works very soon.

[fastwin]

I've got a front Pit Bull stand you can use but the logistics of getting it to you would be interesting since I live in Dallas by White Rock Lake and will be on vacation this next week. Check with me after the Aug. 10th if that isn't too late for you. Maybe I can hand it off to someone who hands it off to someone else who then gets it southwest to you! Stranger things have happened.

[never2loud]

Chris, Cookies Tail Chop kit for the license plate relocation kit (VERY cool, well-made kit), and a vendor on ebay for the LED brake light with integrated turn signals    It's been a while since I made this mod so I can't remember exactly who I got it from but here are three folks who carry what look to be the exact same thing for around 50 bucks:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DUCATI-MONSTER-94-07-600-750-900-Signal-LED-Tail-Lights_W0QQitemZ260268452565QQihZ016QQcategoryZ35598QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-07-Ducati-Monster-600-695-750-800-Clear-Tail-Light_W0QQitemZ350084163530QQihZ022QQcategoryZ35575QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-07-DUCATI-MONSTER-TAIL-LIGHT-SIGNAL-600-750-800-900_W0QQitemZ260268523387QQihZ016QQcategoryZ35575QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I wasn't sure how I would llike the tail chop, but I can't imagine my bike without it now.  The only adverse effect I've ever had with the chop was you loose the ability to mount many of the after market side bag components from manufacturers like Givi.  Side bags may not be a concern for you, but I thought I'd mention it just in case.

The only complaint I have with the integrated turn signal and brake light LED piece is that after 25,000 miles, three of the 40 or so little LEDs are not lighting up at all.  It's not enough to make the situation unsafe, but it is noticeable if you look at it.

[caffeinejunkee]

... tail chop because mine may be in the works very soon.

Word from those who think "Tail Chop" = Murder:

[♣ McKraut ♣]

Word from those who think "Tail Chop" = Murder:

way to be a rebel, dude....way to keep it real [long].

[calscrazy]

if any monster owners would be interested charles came up with the idea of me waiting until the 23rd to get my tires put on. i was told the remount on the rear has to go in a certain order. let me know if you would like to learn it and i am more than willing to wait so a class can be taught at ***'s otherwise i will prob just take it to the dealer and drop it off on sat. the 23rd is the first available sat where i would have abunch of time with nothing going on.

[caffeinejunkee]

I'll try to make it on over there.  [moto]