Time to start modding

[Albie]

Well now both bikes have gone its time to start modding. Not too much but the usual things. I have made a start today with hopefully a bargain compared to DP parts prices. Just got a carbon front sprocket cover. They are different shape to the usual monster a good marketing ploy by Ducati there then:cry:

It was a buy it now price so no bidding at £39.99 which compared to ducatis £79.99 is a bargain.
Not sure whether to leave doing the pressure plate and cover until after the first service. I have these items already.
Most importantly is the crash bungs on front wheels and frame. Im looking at the R&G site and around the £110 and a bit for both. If anyone knows of a site cheaper can you let me know but for 696/1100 .
The exhausts I really want to do. Waiting on a set.

really annoyed at myself as I was watching the sale of top carbon fibre tank keyguard piece retailing at over £180. Forgot to log on yesterday and went for £50 1 bid.:cry::cry:

[Yorkie]

Mate check this out:

http://www.evotech-performance.com/acatalog/Ducati_Tail_Tidy.html#a7427

Could be of interest to you!

Yorkie.

[Yorkie]

Crash bobbins:

http://www.evotech-performance.com/acatalog/Ducati_Front_and_Rear_Spindle_Protector_Bobbins.ht ml

Yorkie.

[Albie]

cheers yorkie. Look pretty good stuff.:D

[uksurfer]

tail tidy looks good price :)
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[MON]

You could get a set of these for the frame (simply bolt to it):

Barracuda Crash Bungs (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tamponi-Paratelaio-Barracuda-Ducati-Monster-696_W0QQitemZ280322436106QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRicamb i_e_Accessori_Moto?hash=item414484ec0a&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262&_trkparms=%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A30)

You can get some discrete fork protectors that look like your bar-ends from JHP for about £15.

If you go for the carbon hugger, you can get a complimentary carbon chain guard that finishes the job off nicely from carbonworld.de

[walpole68]

Was that sprocket cover a DP one ! would be interesting to know the quality from that seller

[Albie]

No it wasnt and am very interested in seeing the quality. Its says its aviation quality and better than dp but will wait and see. For the price I hoping its a good deal. Its also stated as UV stabilised so no fading.:D

[walpole68]

No it wasnt and am very interested in seeing the quality. Its says its aviation quality and better than dp but will wait and see. For the price I hoping its a good deal. Its also stated as UV stabilised so no fading.:D

I was watching and hoped someone on here would buy,good price but not sure if it would match all the dp carbon i have,buy carbon polish,stops it from fading !

[Albie]

You could get a set of these for the frame (simply bolt to it):

Barracuda Crash Bungs (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tamponi-Paratelaio-Barracuda-Ducati-Monster-696_W0QQitemZ280322436106QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRicamb i_e_Accessori_Moto?hash=item414484ec0a&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262&_trkparms=%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A30)

You can get some discrete fork protectors that look like your bar-ends from JHP for about £15.

If you go for the carbon hugger, you can get a complimentary carbon chain guard that finishes the job off nicely from carbonworld.de

Im not so sure about them frame ones. In the end I have got the R&G aero shaped ones and the front fork ones. Not bothering with swing arm as wont be able to use paddock stand without unbolting it.
Cost me £117 but the forks alone are £1500 + so well worth it. Never had them on any bike but always say you should so I have.
Will take a look at hugger. It was last on my list as it looks ok for now but just noticed the chain exit guard and yes would look better in carbon.

Thanks for all advice guys.

[Albie]

I was watching and hoped someone on here would buy,good price but not sure if it would match all the dp carbon i have,buy carbon polish,stops it from fading !

This looks similar to the one I got. Maybe same maker.
http://cgi.ebay.de/Ducati-Monster-696-Carbon-Kettenradabdeckung-Neu_W0QQitemZ230351860200QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorr ad_Kraftradteile?hash=item35a20a71e8&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1229%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A7%7C294%3A50

[walpole68]

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/walpole68/Monster/untitled.jpg

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/walpole68/Monster/GetAttachment.jpg

Think these are limited availibility,not on Ducati web site yet,one on its way so photos on bike next week.

[Albie]

Oh I hate you!!!!!:hissy::hissy::biggrin::biggrin:

Very nice.

[walpole68]

you know you need both seats :chuckle:

[Albie]

Thinking about it I have my standard 95 miles only seat that may be modded. Hmm another winter project alcantara and coloured stitching high density foam and a carbon tailpiece with a spoiler LOL:D:D

[walpole68]

spoiler! its not a F1 car ! or will it be after the winter !

[Albie]

as if i would :eek::eek:

[Albie]

I got 2 pressies today, well 3 really but 2 the same as. My carbon sprocket cover came and very nice too. Its a very nicely made , with a good finish and matches the other carbon finishes on bike. For £39.99 good value.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Newcarbonandcrashprotectors002.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Newcarbonandcrashprotectors001.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Newcarbonandcrashprotectors003.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Newcarbonandcrashprotectors005.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Newcarbonandcrashprotectors004.jpg
Bit of camera flash on that last one but it does look good.

And my crash protectors from R&G which are very nicely made indeed. Not keen on the look but a small price to pay in the event of a mishap god forbid.
Got frame and front axle ones.
The frame ones are the aerodynamic new type.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Newcarbonandcrashprotectors008.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Newcarbonandcrashprotectors007.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Newcarbonandcrashprotectors006.jpg

[uksurfer]

looking good, send any spare stuff my way mate!!
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[Albie]

After the service came the ride home with some new bits and some cr4ppy weather for 200 miles. A 2 hour clean bought her back and some new bits came out the cupboard with some more this coming week. Yep more carbon as I need to now get the weight back down as the crash protectors added quite a bit.
The clutch cover was removed for the anodised JHP pressureplate and rizoma clutch cover which I have modified with a carbon fibre 5 pointed affair. 3mm just cut to shape and filed smooth. I just need to relaquer it now.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/Afterservicecleanandnewbits005.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/Afterservicecleanandnewbits013.jpg
The carbon fibre tank top and lower protecter were on the wish list and I got sucked into buying them yesterday. What is it with some mechanics cant put things on properly. I had to take it off when got home as the rubber seal gasket was poking out 3-4mm in places and none in others. :Furious: Took me 10 minutes to sort .

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/Afterservicecleanandnewbits003.jpg
The carbon fibre sprocket cover bought for £39.99 not dp but as good quality and the R&G crash protectors
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/Afterservicecleanandnewbits009.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/Afterservicecleanandnewbits002.jpg
The front R&G crash protectors.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/Afterservicecleanandnewbits010.jpg
And 2 side shots. Not like this for long I can tell you That tail is going in the plastic parts bin
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/Afterservicecleanandnewbits004.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/Afterservicecleanandnewbits001.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/Afterservicecleanandnewbits008.jpg

[uksurfer]

:spin: looking good mate, i like, love the little carbon bit on the cover you made, little touches make all the difference
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[MON]

Looking good!

A word of warning though, watch that clutch hose as it looks like it's touching the casing. Mine was and the braiding wore right through the laquer and paint down to bare metal. I'm getting a replacement under warranty.

Just in case, I bought some 6mm electrical spiral binding which I've wrapped around it, so it won't chafe any more, as well as having the hose slightly moved away from the casing.

[Albie]

Ok will do someting about that.

I cut up a pice of gold mesh and whilst it does look god its a bit too bling but will do until I get to B&Q for silver

[Albie]

I have just won the Carbon fibre TERMI's on ebay:bunny:. I sweated a bit and got them for a song if not a dear song £670 and I also got the carbon fibre headlamp cover for £55 saving me around £35 and exhausts saved over £200. If I outbid that 1 person Im sorry I wanted them more than you obviously :rolleyes:. I went up to £800 but no-one re bid. Phew I now need a lie down from the stress. :mand::mand::mand::mand::mand::mand::mand:

[uksurfer]

has ur road been tarmaced?
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[Albie]

Yes the top bit thats all. Still awaiting lower and middle phase and they meant to do garage drive gulley. And still awaiting front garden and site planting. You never now it might be done bfore BBQ.:thumbsup:

[Albie]

A bit too far me thinks but ok in a way. Hmmm. If anyone wants one I have some spare when I was going to do s4 but didnt.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/Afterservicecleanandnewbits016.jpg

[uksurfer]

looks good, i just ordered some red mesh for the S4 from fleabay, need to work out fitting surround etc though yet :scratch:
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[Albie]

looks good, i just ordered some red mesh for the S4 from fleabay, need to work out fitting surround etc though yet :scratch:

I know Natty Boy did I think. PM him he may be able to help. You may be able to tuck under rad ends. I think you have to remove the plastic bolts which hold the two fans on and they sandwich the mesh.

[Capo]

I know Natty Boy did I think. PM him he may be able to help. You may be able to tuck under rad ends. I think you have to remove the plastic bolts which hold the two fans on and they sandwich the mesh.

That would clamp the mesh in direct contact with the radiator fins, not a good idea.

[walpole68]

Good looking bike.They do look so good in white :)

[Albie]

Well today was nearly my birthday as 2 pressies to pick up and still more to come soon.
I picked up my brand spanking new Termignonis and kit all in a nice box in bags which I paid £670 for. A bargain for them and they are now fitted but not the ECU or airfilter. I attempted to see but the limited time I had , it seems its a tank off job. I will get Pro Twins or maybe the local guys in strood maybe .
I also got the carbon fibre headlamp cover on. Ab fab and its a looking better everytime I go in the garage. Now I need that tail tidy.
Im leaving the decibel killers in for now.The looks enough for me at moment.

All of a sudden having one bike is getting easier. I dont have a choice and dont feel guilty .

[Albie]

Well the rest of the exhaust kit is being fitted this saturday locally down the garage that someone recommended. Pro Team ducati in strood. I take it this is ok as its only exhausts.

I dont really fancy even if I know I can do it , take off the tank and fit new airfilter and ecu for someone to plug the machine in and tweak it. Who designed this bike that needs a tank removing for an airfilter change :thumbsdown:

Anyhow its good to give some business locally. They wont service bikes under 2 years old for the warranty.

[walpole68]

Well the rest of the exhaust kit is being fitted this saturday locally down the garage that someone recommended. Pro Team ducati in strood. I take it this is ok as its only exhausts.

I dont really fancy even if I know I can do it , take off the tank and fit new airfilter and ecu for someone to plug the machine in and tweak it. Who designed this bike that needs a tank removing for an airfilter change :thumbsdown:

Anyhow its good to give some business locally. They wont service bikes under 2 years old for the warranty.

Will run fine without them,all other exhaust run without them! the difference they make is very small but will smooth things out and stop the exhaust from closing.the setup bit is only the throttle position sensor if adjustment is required.oh and dont put the db killers in thats just rude !!

[Albie]

Yes I probs will whip them out.

I just had an email back from EVOTECH the tail tidy for monster 696/1100. I wasnt sure what you got for your buck and they kindly sent me some pics. Looks a decent job for £80.

I can then spend the saved money on.......................:chuckle:

[walpole68]

Yes I probs will whip them out.

I just had an email back from EVOTECH the tail tidy for monster 696/1100. I wasnt sure what you got for your buck and they kindly sent me some pics. Looks a decent job for £80.

I can then spend the saved money on.......................:chuckle:

ON???????????? Do tell!

[Albie]

Just more bits.:mand: Oh and its my birthday friday and me mother has given me a cheque as she never knows what to buy me.
More bits then :mand::mand:

[walpole68]

but what are these bits ! where to you buy bits ! did a google search for bits and got rude pictures !! Not sure your bolting those to your bike !

[Albie]

i may not be best pleased with my predicament but 2 pressies came today. my carbon oil cooler shrouds which i must say very nice indeed. carbon and colour match very good. and also got my tank top sticker m1100s which was lacking from the dp performance upgrade. looks proper job now thats on.

so will be busy putting stuff on soon one handed when bike comes back. they are only waiting for gear lever. i think its coming from moto rapido's.

[walpole68]

Goods news then,keeps the mind focused,actually the bike being away and coming back fixed not a bad thing,looking at a broken bike not much fun.If only collars bones were as easy to fix as bikes !

[Albie]

did you fit the mesh or not like it ?

i see spareshack also has the rizoma rearsets. mmmm !!!

[walpole68]

did you fit the mesh or not like it ?

i see spareshack also has the rizoma rearsets. mmmm !!!

Had to work all weekend and late nights so other than look in the garage to check my bike is still there,paranoid or what ! not had the chance,first day off in 10 will be this thursday so will be fitting it then.Just debating if cheaper to order rearsets from the states or not.

[Albie]

Finally got a pic of the carbon shrouds from ebay . Look very nice imho.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Tailchop008.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Tailchop007.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Tailchop003.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Tailchop004.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Tailchop009.jpg

[kneedown]

:must say looking very nice 'wish i cold do more but have to wait :hissy:

[walpole68]

are you sure thats not my bike ? Looks like my bike.

[Albie]

almost but wont be next week when you bling it more.:D:D I think my reg is different too. I could have if I spent a £1000 V2 ALB

[Snips]

...also got my tank top sticker m1100s which was lacking from the dp performance upgrade. looks proper job now thats on.

Where did you get that sticker from Albie?

I'm peeved I splurged for the DP part and didn't even get a model sticker.

[Albie]

I got it from dealer as John ( walpole) told me he had to order his. Around £11- £12

[Albie]

Next job is Colour changed. With my spare panels Im going to go from pearlescent white and add some colour. I have to eithe keep white in or go radically different and change details on log book. Some of the inspirations are these.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/paint2.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/paint3.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/paint4.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/paint1.jpg

[MON]

You've been fishing through Ducati North America haven't you ;)

The Monsteristi Facebook pages have some good photos on too that may give you some inspiration.

[Albie]

You've been fishing through Ducati North America haven't you ;)

The Monsteristi Facebook pages have some good photos on too that may give you some inspiration.

No actually it was MOB monster owners belgium m1100s challenge

Good call though

[uksurfer]

i think tricolore colours?

[Albie]

i think tricolore colours?

Yes agree. Thats why thats at top.

[uksurfer]

nice that its not just a straight one, the variation of colours looks good

[MON]

No actually it was MOB monster owners belgium m1100s challenge

Good call though

Close but no cigar!

It'll be interesting to see what you come up with.

[Albie]

I thougt I would post an updated pics of the m1100s . Im still waiting for the screen fairing which I won on ebay for a staggeringly low price.

Here are the side covers fitted with the centre section. I think it looks so much tidier and easier to clean too.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/Carboncovers.jpg

Heres a better shot of the Clutch cover as last one was slightly fuzzy

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/Clutchcover.jpg

[uksurfer]

looking good, have you checked ur oil recently? :idea:

[Albie]

looking good, have you checked ur oil recently? :idea:

Yes its fine it was on a slope at time me old mucker.

[Albie]

Well my carbon bra arrived. Its very tiny for a fairing. Looks good though imho.Just needing to darken the screen. Doddle to fit. Drill four clearance hole and fit the clip nuts and job done. Not bad for £55 eh !! :D:D;););)
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSC00851.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSC00853.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSC00859.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSC00860.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSC00852.jpg

[He11cat]

I was bidding on a part stayed up til 4am .. then just as I bid my fecking laptop had a hissy.. and kicked me out!!... I couldn't log in fast enough.. maybe it was telling me something..

But I had the money sitting in paypal ready to go... the language was foul!!

I never seem to find what I want ..
Well while I am on my hols I will be cleaning my Yam and need some longer bolts to put on my headlight fairing .. can't get to the place at the mo as my car is stuck! lol

[uksurfer]

looking nice, ummmm, carbon :thumbsup:

[kneedown]

I was bidding on a part stayed up til 4am .. then just as I bid my fecking laptop had a hissy.. and kicked me out!!... I couldn't log in fast enough.. maybe it was telling me something..

But I had the money sitting in paypal ready to go... the language was foul!!

I never seem to find what I want ..
Well while I am on my hols I will be cleaning my Yam and need some longer bolts to put on my headlight fairing .. can't get to the place at the mo as my car is stuck! lol

how many tattos you got now ??

[Liz]

how many tattos you got now ??

What's that got to do with the amount of carbon bits on Albie's bike? LOL!

[He11cat]

I may have a carbon tattoo ;0)

[Albie]

I have a cabon heart to stop it getting broken again.:mand:

[uksurfer]

i haven't got a carbon rear sprocket cover :hissy::hissy:

[Liz]

I may have a carbon tattoo ;0)

You ain't got any room left (oh no, don't want to know)! He11cat, stop there, I've got to share a room with you next May LOL!!!

I have a cabon heart to stop it getting broken again.:mand:

Is a cabon heart the same as a carbon one, cos that's sad!! ;)

Anyway, I got carbon bits on my new bike - better than new shoes!!! :biggrin:

[Albie]

You ain't got any room left (oh no, don't want to know)! He11cat, stop there, I've got to share a room with you next May LOL!!!



Is a cabon heart the same as a carbon one, cos that's sad!! ;)

Too in a rush to spell. No my heart still gets hurt really. Running out of carbon goodies to buy though. The tank panels look nice. £250 + vat.

[uksurfer]

Running out of carbon goodies to buy though. .

feel free to start adding to other members bikes LOL :mand:

[Albie]

feel free to start adding to other members bikes LOL :mand:

Buy your own for xmas. I want a garage door in carbon fibre.How cool would that look.

[He11cat]

carbon undercrackers lol

[uksurfer]

Buy your own for xmas. I want a garage door in carbon fibre.How cool would that look.

you would be the 'carbon king' not sure wether you'd have to declare it on your house insurance though?????

[Liz]

Buy your own for xmas. I want a garage door in carbon fibre.How cool would that look.

I'd like a garage, carbon or not!

It's ok, the new baby's in my mum's garage - with carpet!!!

[He11cat]

Sorry had to google Carbon underpants for you lol... well....

these came up !! hmm they are that grey colour ..lol

and finally this popped up.... hmmm so this is what the UKMOC Carbon collective get up to is it lol!! :woot:

[Albie]

I have refrained from the loo seat. As much as its nice its a waste literally. They do light fittings/ plate switches. door knobs/levers and knockers. letter boxes. Its just so expensive . Formula one goes mad for it as you see anything made in the stuff for a laugh I think.They probably have brooms and cups etc. Its obsessive to a degree like shoes to a woman.

[Albie]

I got home today from the meet and set about seeing if the Rizoma Fluid Pots would fit without me spending more money on bracketry.

I successfully fitted without having to blled them as I have some pipe crimps so no air gets in the pipes.

Im happy with the Brake but the clutch fluid level window faces the wrong way. I may have to source some new pipes with the ability to flex better or have preformed bends.

Happy they look better anyway and not plastic. The original Brake ones always get paint rot.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSC00889.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSC00892.jpg
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http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSC00890.jpg

[uksurfer]

Looking good :thumbsup: Love the carbon too!

[Albie]

Cheers Martin.

I wonder if anyone knows of the possibility of some angled pipe fittings or pipe with 90 bends preformed or some different pipe.

[SazzaG]

Glad they fit Albie - looking good!

[Albie]

Yes they fit but you would have faced a similar problem that they are universal to all bikes but the pipe work doesnt fit properly to be neat.

Will silicon pipe like Samco Hose stand up to brake fluid or stainless braided fuel line.

[Albie]

I must thank you John for giving me the oppertunity of first dibs on the seat and rearsets.Yes it cost me some money and 4 hours travelling 270 miles but it will make my bike look so much nicer. Its sad to lose a monster from the club but no doubt the new owner will appear but fact is that you get another duke and I get the chance to get a bargain.

Thanks mate.:ukm::biggrin:

Yes folks I have some more carbon fibre but only can use when the missus not on the bike. Yep thats rare :grump::grump::biggrin:

Also have to buy rizoma pillion pegs now too.:grump::grump:

http://www.rizoma.com/Prodotti/zoom.cfm?IMG=http://www.rizoma.com/IMG/Prodotti/Big/PE576B.jpg


http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/walpole68/Monster/Picture026.jpg

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/walpole68/Monster/Picture019.jpg

[bex]

Lovely jubbly Albie!

[walpole68]

My pleasure Andy as I know you will enjoy them on your bike,I'm missing them already but has helped to fund my new carbon fetish :-)

[Albie]

Well at least my other half was impressed with the bits but shocked at the fact I have to ay out for the pillion rizomas. I am ordering them tomorrow just to please her if not the standards have to stay on otherwise I get slapped. Do NOT comment anybody :biggrin::biggrin:

[uksurfer]

that looks good Albie, just waiting for your new colour scheme! :biggrin:

[Albie]

that looks good Albie, just waiting for your new colour scheme! :biggrin:

Thanx mate. I didn't actually realise that the white on it is the ducati white like mine. I thought it may be white vinyl or paint. Im thinking things you know.:biggrin::biggrin:

Maybe them carbon panels on ebay.aus and get them painted on the sides white with a red pinstripe with ducati through the natural carbon. Oooooh missus more expense but it will have to wait a few months. £200 for rear pillion pegs :grump::grump:

[walpole68]

Thanx mate. I didn't actually realise that the white on it is the ducati white like mine. I thought it may be white vinyl or paint. Im thinking things you know.:biggrin::biggrin:

Maybe them carbon panels on ebay.aus and get them painted on the sides white with a red pinstripe with ducati through the natural carbon. Oooooh missus more expense but it will have to wait a few months. £200 for rear pillion pegs :grump::grump:

That's sounds a good idea :-) yes when I bought them I thought it was going to be a different white so was very pleased to find it matched.

[chris yeatman]

looking good albie, well done.

[Albie]

looking good albie, well done.

Guys that not my bike thats Johns one. The bits are in my front room in a HUGE box waiting to go on and then a last ditch pic in case the calendar pics dont get full. Did I remind everyone that we are asking for pics and not just the usual peeps.:biggrin::biggrin:

[buzzbomb]

Andy when you get on the phone tomorrow order the rizoma brackets for the fluid pots it just looks so much better than the SS strips that come with the pots.
well thats my 2cents..:)

[Albie]

Andy when you get on the phone tomorrow order the rizoma brackets for the fluid pots it just looks so much better than the SS strips that come with the pots.
well thats my 2cents..:)

Yes Dad .:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

I have a plan baldrick carbon fibre plan.:)

[buzzbomb]

Yes Dad .:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:


Blimey Andy you'll be making Sam jealous..:dizzy:

[Albie]

Them there rearsets look the dogs doodahs............ Am I a happy chappy. Strange thing is the hard side to take off yesterday was easy to put on and the easy side we took off was a pain to put on. That side stand hole shifted a bit. Doh!! and I lent my paddock stand to scrapps Doh !!!!

Still all done and the seat looks fab. Ordered the passenger pegs today so Caroline will be able to come along to next meet at the expense of £203 :hissy::hissy:

Its a price too pay for excellance in the looks department imho and never had any proper rearsets other than the 748 were rearward. Ive waited a long time for getting a fantastic Monster and its getting rather special to me. Its seven years and a week since I got my m900 and I dont regret a thing.

Pleased or what :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

[Albie]

I shot down to Chatham Dockyard tonight before it got dark to grab a few last pics before the winter comes in.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSCF1892.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSCF1876.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSCF1895.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSCF1877.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSCF1875.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSCF1887.jpg

Heres the original on day 1. I know what I like for sure

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/M1100S005.jpg


I would also like to say that there are many guys on this site that I inspire too and have been in awe of the bikes they have and made over the years. Names like Kato, AK , slob, grunter,jmo, crust and pomp for his classic monster and others who take stock and make something different. I hope it can be seen that although this new breed that not everyone likes , is becoming liked and admired for its look with a little bit effort.

[walpole68]

Looks fantastic but then I would say that,what excellent taste you have ;-) time for a nice new gold chain this winter and some rear wheel bling as the standard hub carrier and wheel nuts lose there finish quickly.

[crust]

Looking good Albie.

Arai have just announced a new Helmet, the Albie rep

[walpole68]

Looking good Albie.

Arai have just announced a new Helmet, the Albie rep

Having one of them tomorrow :-)

[Pomp1]

Having one of them tomorrow :-)

last I've heard were priced at €2700..for that price the bloody thing has to make me a coffee every morning

[Albie]

The important bits arrived today for the woman in my life. Actually look ok on a damn sight more attractive than the standard setup which I always hated.

The pillion pegs were £203 :eyepopping::eyepopping: but you get a specially made new engine bolt so you can bolt into the end. They also take a minute to remove for solo.


So Benson your comments are now history and Im very glad to have rid of them

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSCF1910.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSCF1906.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSCF1908.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSCF1905.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSCF1909.jpg

[BluprintZ]

Lookin' good Albie, nice one mate.

What you doin' up at this time of night anyway?

G ; ) :p.

[Albie]

Lookin' good Albie, nice one mate.

What you doin' up at this time of night anyway?

G ; ) :p.

Watching eastenders on the sky+ as we went to the dogs with scrapps tonight. Came out with £8 over and a great nite had by all.

BTW tanks george. Less is now more with no plumbing and less weight.

[He11cat]

Thems are nifty looking things !! :) nice one :)

Hmm I was just going to hack mine off at some point !!!...

[rac3r]

Looks awesome albie! :thumbsup:

[walpole68]

They look good albie,I see you can now get tinted screens,couple on bay at the moment and pro bolt do the little screws in black.

[Albie]

It just had to happen......
Someone gave me the heads up on a full set of Carbon Vani Tank panels sides top and back on ebay secondhand 3 days old. I badgered for a buy now as would have been at work when sale ended so I have been entrapped and now skint. Project 1100s cf has moved another step forward. Now I just need some pearly paint.
:biggrin::biggrin:

[uksurfer]

It just had to happen......
Someone gave me the heads up on a full set of Carbon Vani Tank panels sides top and back on ebay secondhand 3 days old. I badgered for a buy now as would have been at work when sale ended so I have been entrapped and now skint. Project 1100s cf has moved another step forward. Now I just need some pearly paint.
:biggrin::biggrin:

and your post count has gone over the 5000, you just couldn't resist posting....
CF sounds good, ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :biggrin:

[Albie]

Im thinking of this but obviously it wont be a dodgy photoshop black and wobbly red stripe but carbon and no decals but carbon through lettering.

What do you think of the look.:look::look::look::look:

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/Futurelook.jpg

[walpole68]

looks good,not sure about the carbon tank infill panels,would white with a red stripe look too much ?

[uksurfer]

i think it would look better with a red frame! :woot:

[gary tompkins]

Needs a top box and handlebar muffs

[rac3r]

Needs a top box and handlebar muffs

Carbon top box don't forget

[chris yeatman]

What do you think of the look.:look::look::look::look:

how about a sidecar????, lol

[Albie]

how about a sidecar????, lol

Why ????????

[Albie]

Pressie arrived today care of ebay. I was bidding against somebody so whoever your were TOUGH you missed out . The panels are all Carbonvani which is who make some Ducati Performance stuff and they also made my seat unit which is why I wanted them. The seller only had them on bike for 3 days and had to regretfully sell bike so are virtually new.

I was going to paint them over in part, but now I've seen them on I may not as the decals were obviously an extra as they are laquered over.
I just think I need some blacked or titanium screws as the stainless domed look a bit bright.

Very happy with the result and a relatively cheap way to go dark. Yes really !! Paint is dear.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSCF1953.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSCF1948.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSCF1945.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSCF1949.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/DSCF1954.jpg

[Stuart42]

Hi Albie

looking really good, don't feel so bad that I bankrupted you.

Cheers
Stuart

[Albie]

Hi Albie

looking really good, don't feel so bad that I bankrupted you.

Cheers
Stuart
I wont hold it against you mate. Had to tell Caroline tonight. She was fine and even like the look. TBH it does look better in the flesh. The camera tends to flash to much light. I really want some paint on them in the future.

Thanks for the heads up though. Will hopefully only cost me £250 then...

[vtaggart]

Very nice, love I how easy it is to change the look of the new monster but TBH won't be able to on to ebay again I would be a nightmare.

Did I read that you may change the wheel colour somewhere?

Cheers Vince

[uksurfer]

i think it looks good mate, loving the carbon, you haven't managed to do the garage door yet? :mand:

why is the seat bit white?

[walpole68]

Your bike looks nearly as dark as mine now !

[Albie]

Your bike looks nearly as dark as mine now !

Hmm yes but nowhere near as stealth looking as a 848. Just been out in the garage for a cardboard box to pack sold stuff in and ended up wiping the rain off and staring at it. Its in the flesh you see beauty unless you have a really good camera of course. I really need someone to take some professional pics next year.

[rossifumi]

Wow that is different...out in the rain too...impressed!

[rossifumi]

Im thinking of this but obviously it wont be a dodgy photoshop black and wobbly red stripe but carbon and no decals but carbon through lettering.

What do you think of the look.:look::look::look::look:

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/Futurelook.jpg

Ooh and i know the photo location...St Marys Island beside the medway :tgoe:

[Panther]

I think the carbon look great mate. What about 2 red pin strips down the centre carbon bit.

You could also get the rear sprocket carrier powder coated to match the swingarm. What about some dark bars too?

[chris yeatman]

looking good albie, not sure why u wana paint it tho, lovely as it is!!!

[scrapps]

That very nice Matey and yes I think adding the white and red will tie it in well with the new tail.