It's done, my first mod!

[LouSCannon]

The weather was fine, bit cold and breezy. Just been out in the morning, took the other half for her first pillion ride following her birthday and Christmas presents (Lid and fitted Wolf leather jacket).

As we got back I decided today was the day to do the deed. Armed with the JMo kit, my tools and a cup of tea I set about work:

Before:

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During:

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After:

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Have to say I'm very happy with the result. One of the first thins I thought when I decided on a Monster was 'That plastic bit on the back looks rubbish'. The paint needs touching up, had primer but no Ducati red.

Many thanks to Jenny, instructions were bob on. I'm by no means a mechanic, I'd class myself as mechanically able if that, and I just rent an empty garage with no much in the way of a workshop (yet). Money well spent!

On a side note, the Monster really isn't a pillion friendly bike is it!? Was a great ride and didn't take me long to get used to the new behaviour of the bike, but she was pretty uncomfortable perched up there.

So, what's next?! Anyone got some tips for those side panels, would like something to replace the 695... oh and of course I've saving my pennies for some loud slip ons!

[neilbaldry]

they looks tonnes better without it dont they! i went with a JMo kit, but recently i chickened out, and bought a mini carbon tail.

oh, and for the 695 lettering, be proud of what youve got man! show that stuff off!

[dunlop0_1]

Bike looks great. Carbon side panels look good. Got mine of fleabay. Top quality and a perfect fit.

[Nonnie]

Very good! Have done the same with mine too.

[LouSCannon]

Cheers guys, feel a lot happier with it now!

[Humbucker]

Where do the rear indicators now sit. I cant see any

[LouSCannon]

Integrated LEDs in the back light (Clear Alternatives).

[Humbucker]

Integrated LEDs in the back light (Clear Solutions).

Nice :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[JMo]

It's the only way... ahem.

xxx

ps. Clear Alternatives.com for the rear light - it's as if they were made for each other x

[LouSCannon]

You're a star Jenny... :)

[neilbaldry]

so, you got any plans on cans?

[LouSCannon]

The garage I'm renting is behind a row of shops with flats on top. I tend to be an early starter and I keep getting curtain twitches and stern looks every time I start it up and let it run while I'm suiting up

So yes, I want something louder so the next time they give me a dirty look I can feel proud! :)

Reading around seems like slip ons will be best to start with, as a full system can get expensive due to the 695s having extra bits in the system! Best I've spied so far is some Arrow slip ons from the states on eBay. Going to hang on a little longer to save some more cash and read around a bit more.

That, and some Pazzo racing levers, belly pan, side panels and mirrors are top of my list at the moment.

[alsduc]

Job well done mate, looks a million times better.

Mines chopped, termied, decatted, carbonized just need to ecu it.

Alex