Rally's M1100S. Progress so far...............

[Rally]

Having ridden the new Evo 1100 on the MCN test it made me realise how more civilised a new Monster is compared the S4Rs I already had. Loving the colour scheme of mine so much, the search was on for an 'S' version with Ohlins forks and a red frame. After much searching I found one.
Day 1. Collection from Essex.
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy142/UKMOC-Rally/Ducati%20Monster%201100s/M1100Swhenbought.jpg

After 3 days in red, I was kindly offered a swop to Pearl white by a certain 'Mr Carbon'. The foundation of the 'Changing of the Colours Club begins!'
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy142/UKMOC-Rally/Ducati%20Monster%201100s/M1100SRHS.jpg

The two side by side.
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy142/UKMOC-Rally/Ducati%20Monster%201100s/M1100SS4Rs.jpg

The next stage was to strip it down and get some satin black powder coating done. Also a good opportunity to give it a good clean.
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy142/UKMOC-Rally/Ducati%20Monster%201100s/StrippedBare.jpg

Black it is, plus loose the fairing and add some carbon bits.
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy142/UKMOC-Rally/Ducati%20Monster%201100s/BlackDash.jpg
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy142/UKMOC-Rally/Ducati%20Monster%201100s/Blacknose.jpg

On goes the new QD Maxcone pipe, carbon hugger, new clutch flywheel and cover.
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy142/UKMOC-Rally/Ducati%20Monster%201100s/SCProjectPipe.jpg

[Rally]

Question; Wheels are next but I can't decide. Black, white like the S4Rs or gold to match the forks? :scratch:

[rac3r]

White!

Black = cool but boring
Gold = .....

[tricolore]

I had a White 1100s with the black frame, the combination never really worked for me, I always wondered what it would look like with a red frame, now I know........the dogs !

[steeevvvooo]

I like the champagne/bronze wheels. Swap for my 5 spoke whites if they fit? :spin:

[Albie]

Looking good mate. See you gone naked at the front too like me. Offered my panels :grump:pestered me more like. Bribed me with dinner and drink but it was nice.

[Scott1]

These look a good deal if you're thinking of going more carbon: http://www.biker-discount.co.uk/ducati-monster-696-796-1100-carbon-fibre-side-covers--tank-panels-2541-p.asp

I vote for black wheels.

[Rally]

Looking good mate. See you gone naked at the front too, like me. Offered my panels :grump: Pestered me more like. Bribed me with dinner and drink but it was nice.

That makes me laugh! Now who was it that also wanted red panels? :scratch:

It was a good meal and a nice walk as well. :spin:
I do prefer the front like it is although it does blow a bit more at speed. It's surprising how much that small screen keeps off.

[Rally]

I like the champagne/bronze wheels. Swap for my 5 spoke whites if they fit? :spin:

I don't think so Steve, I like the wheels just not sure on the colour. ;)

[desmo]

Very nice Rally.

[Rally]

These look a good deal if you're thinking of going more carbon: http://www.biker-discount.co.uk/ducati-monster-696-796-1100-carbon-fibre-side-covers--tank-panels-2541-p.asp

I vote for black wheels.

Already spotted thanks! They are cheaper than plain coloured Ducati ones as well. :shocked:

[J.P]

Gold Wheels. I saw a picture of a Multi with wheels to match the forks and it looked really nice.

[J.P]

Found the picture

[Albie]

That makes me laugh! Now who was it that also wanted red panels? :scratch:

It was a good meal and a nice walk as well. :spin:
I do prefer the front like it is although it does blow a bit more at speed. It's surprising how much that small screen keeps off.

I still need to do something now with the Tricolor ones. Silver metalflake or Gulf porsche scheme ?

[Rally]

I still need to do something now with the Tricolor ones. Silver metalflake or Gulf porsche scheme ?

Go for something completely different, like Red Bull, Coke or Peroni colours. Now that would look cool. :thumbs up:

[Rally]

J P. I like the Multi as well with the gold wheels. I feel a Norton / JPS scheme coming on...........

I just need to wear the tyres out first so I can fit new ones at the same time and not have to pay to get them removed and refitted. Trackday anyone?

[vtaggart]

Black wheels :cool:

[rac3r]

Albie what about the colour they have on the mclaren F1 cars? Although I don't know how hard it would be to do

Sorry thread hijack! Rally I'll try photoshop if you want

[He11cat]

titanium colour..... that matt silvery grey colour...
I know not on the list but.... just thought I would throw it into the mix :)

[Blanko]

My tuppence worth....Get 'em done black with the edge polished ally.

[rac3r]

Here you go matey

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu274/rac3r786/Black.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu274/rac3r786/Gold.jpg

http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu274/rac3r786/White.jpg

Gives a rough idea :chuckle:

[bex]

White looks best above, though it looks quite silvery. Dunno about white-white. Still, works on the S4Rs so no reason why not.

Looks smart even if you did nick my exhaust, that I ,ahem, nicked off some a bloke in Belgium :running:

Whats sticking out from under the seat or am I seeing things? Reckon you should get tank strip and tail nib in red, maybe, maybe a bit OTT.

I quite fancy a new paint job, but I cant quite put my finger on what it should be.

[buzzbomb]

Found the picture

That bike was supplied by DM and I delivered it to the customer, it looked the "DOG'S".

Now Alun to keep your twin twins theme you've got to go for white wheels...:thumbsup:I've always thought that colour combo looked best...:hail:

I know white is hard to keep clean but your a polished git so it won't be a problem..;);)

[Rally]

Right, Firstly how the hell do you do 'Multiquote' cause it never works for me?

Rac3r; Thanks for the images, thats a big help. I think the last one is best although I agree with Bex, it looks a bit silvery?
Bex; The bit hanging down under the seat is the tax disc as I can't find anywhere else to puit it as yet, plus a lanbar sensor cable. As to the pipe, we all saw it together love and loved it!
Buzzbomb; White seems to be winning and is my favourite so far. Yes, I do like my polish as you do. :D

More votes please?

[buzzbomb]

It's got to be white, that style of wheel looks really nice in white, I've even thought of having the wheels of the SF done white as the old S4R alway's looked nice in black with white wheels, the dull gold colour isn't my favorite.

As for polishing I have to keep it nice don't I...:confused:...;);)

[Kato]

Hate to say it but ......white looks the best of the bunch

Damn I hate white!!!!!

[buzzbomb]

Hate to say it but ......white looks the best of the bunch

Damn I hate white!!!!!

Blimey Rob are you going soft on us...:biggrin::biggrin:

[samieb]

Hi Alun,

From the 3 colours you've had photoshop adjusted I'd say white wheels. It keeps things inline with your collection. I would suggest 'powder coating' them though. After looking at Buzzbombs Hyper (red Wheels) the colour looks very rich, especially when polished.

The M1100S are very addictive. The little screen does make a difference to buffeting, so a good idea with the carbon to cover the electrics and a maybe a similar screen to Buzz's SF, if it would fit?

Looks good so far, will we see it Belgium? :thumbsup:

[bex]

I wondered was it a tax disc. Mines still in my jacket pocket where its always been, never quite decided where to put it.

Was kidding about the exhaust, don't blame you, its delicious :biggrin:

Are you keeping the logo on?

[Bonzo]

I missed the MCN write up that week :hissy:

Dont suppose anyone has a copy of the article they dont need?

Or maybe scan it & post it (dont know how that stands with copyright laws??)

BTW, out of the bunch I reckon the white look best - and I hate white wheels too.

[J.P]

Bonzo, if you pm me your e-mail address I'll e-mail a scanned copy of the article.

[utopia]

It'd be a bit boring to have two bikes in exactly the same colour scheme though, would it not ?
I think the gold looks good.

[Bonzo]

Bonzo, if you pm me your e-mail address I'll e-mail a scanned copy of the article.

PM Sent.

You are a gent.

Cheers.

[singletrack]

I prefer the look of gold wheels to match the forks.

[J.P]

And if you go with the gold theme, you could have some top-to-toe gold leathers made maybe ?

[Char]

Pink or Cerise ?

[Funkatronic]

want to buy a nice rizoma clutch cover (http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=41631) in gold to match rally ? :-)

[Rally]

So still nobody has told me how to 'Multiquote' so far? Oh well, here goes then;

Kato; Shocked at the thought of you saying that but thanks for the vote! :eek:

Bex; The sticker will stay for now but may come off later. (You only want to stop people copying you!)

Samieb; It may come to Belgium but it may be the S4RS as yet. Undecided at present?

J P. Gold leathers, I'd look like a bl**dy Easter Egg all wrapped up!

Char; I think not, it would clash with my lippy.

Funkatronic; No thanks, i'm happy with the black one fitted at present. :D

Thanks for all the votes so far, it looks like we are up to 6 x White, 2 x Black, 2 x Gold and 1 x Pink! :thumbsup:

[rac3r]

If I had a colour change monster I'd go black panels, red frame and red wheels. Oooooh actually I'd do a modern Senna version :cool:

[number24]

I vote Gold!

[uksurfer]

click on multiquote on the right, then the next multiquote on the next post and so on,

then hit reply and the quotes should come up in boxes mate :ukm:

[uksurfer]

So still nobody has told me how to 'Multiquote' so far? Oh well, here goes then;

Kato; Shocked at the thought of you saying that but thanks for the vote! :eek:

Bex; The sticker will stay for now but may come off later. (You only want to stop people copying you!)

Samieb; It may come to Belgium but it may be the S4RS as yet. Undecided at present?

J P. Gold leathers, I'd look like a bl**dy Easter Egg all wrapped up!

Char; I think not, it would clash with my lippy.

Funkatronic; No thanks, i'm happy with the black one fitted at present. :D

Thanks for all the votes so far, it looks like we are up to 6 x White, 2 x Black, 2 x Gold and 1 x Pink! :thumbsup:

If I had a colour change monster I'd go black panels, red frame and red wheels. Oooooh actually I'd do a modern Senna version :cool:

I vote Gold!

simples.......

pink wheels by the way - matching jacket?

[Puddu82]

Did you paint the pedals in black color by your self?
i would like to paint my ones.
Can you help?

[slob]

Powder coating Alessio.
Take them to Armourtex (http://www.armourtexltd.co.uk/) in Hackney and ask for 'Ford tough black'

[Rally]

I have been using Redditch Shotblasting for my powder coating needs. The guys are really helpful, fairly priced and do an excellent job. You can simply send it to them if you want to and it will be back pronto.

[Puddu82]

Many Thanks Guys

Hope to see you around soon..

[RickyX]

I have been using Redditch Shotblasting for my powder coating needs. The guys are really helpful, fairly priced and do an excellent job. You can simply send it to them if you want to and it will be back pronto.


Wheels have to be black. The nasty gold standard colour does not match the forks so they have to go! I intend to black mine up over the winter.
What is that pipe you have fitted? Is it 2-2 or 2-1 (can't tell from the original pic).

Looks good.

Cheers,

RX

[Rally]

Wheels have to be black. The nasty gold standard colour does not match the forks so they have to go! I intend to black mine up over the winter.
What is that pipe you have fitted? Is it 2-2 or 2-1 (can't tell from the original pic).

Looks good.

Cheers,

RX
Ricky,
It is a 2 into 1 system by QD of Italy. It is called a Maxcone. As to the wheels, White is favourite as soon as the tyres are toasted. Black is okay but hides the wheels IMHO.

[Darkness]

As to the wheels, White is favourite as soon as the tyres are toasted. Black is okay but hides the wheels IMHO.

If you go for white, can you get a red wheel nut for the back?

And what colour would you have the disk spiders?

:spin::spin:

[Rally]

If you go for white, can you get a red wheel nut for the back?

And what colour would you have the disk spiders?

:spin::spin:

I've got to save some surprises for Belgium! :look:

[Rally]

Well the wheels have now been done along with gold valves.

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy142/UKMOC-Rally/Ducati%20Monster%201100s/Desktoppicture.jpg (http://s786.photobucket.com/user/UKMOC-Rally/media/Ducati%20Monster%201100s/Desktoppicture.jpg.html)

[buzzbomb]

Nice one Alun...:thumbsup:

White certainly makes the bike stand out...:hail:

[rac3r]

I want those wheels, forks, brakes on my S2R :D

Oh maybe the engine too

[Rally]

The brakes are the next thing to be upgraded! Stoppies with one finger, here we come........ :D

[rac3r]

The brakes are the next thing to be upgraded! Stoppies with one finger, here we come........ :D

Mono's ???

[Albie]

Looks great mate
look forward to seeing in the flesh

[Rally]

Mono's ???

Oh yes, Goldline racing Brembo ones!

[J.P]

Looking very neat and tidy mate.

[He11cat]

Big improvement from the original Essex bike :)

[Rally]

Big improvement from the original Essex bike :)

Cheers Mel.
These bikes are very individual as we all have different tastes (Which is good), but its always nice when others like what you have done. I bought the S4RS because I loved the colour scheme (and power of course!) and this one is now very close.

Cosmetics, colour and carbon now done, chassis tuned, tyres changed to my choice, brakes on order and then the search for more power begins! :D

[Stafford]

....... and then the search for more power begins! :D

Try an S4RS :banghead:

White certainly makes the bike stand out

Ah Rally, that's why you get pulled so often......or is it........:chuckle:

Cet Anglais a des roues blanches, permet de voir si elles sont propres.

[Liz]

Big improvement from the original Essex bike :)

What is? White....handbag, stillettos, disco..........:running:

[Rally]

Try an S4RS :banghead:



Ah Rally, that's why you get pulled so often......or is it........:chuckle:


Cet Anglais a des roues blanches, permet de voir si elles sont propres.

I think we all know why I get pulled in so much! Also I think i've tried and fallen in love with one of those already. The thing is, It's easy to buy power or speed, but much more satisfying to make it yourself through engineering advances or design. it's just a case of where to find it from. We are up to 101hp so far............

Ils étaient quand je sortais, mais pas aussi propre quand je suis rentré!


What is? White....handbag, stillettos, disco..........:running:

Please don't bring my handbag and stillettos onto this forum Liz, lets leave those for the other one we frequent! :biggrin:

[He11cat]

Has Rally got white stiletto's ???? Go with the bike mind :)
Just make sure you have those metal tips put on your heels ... when you stop you make sparks a bit like skidding across the playground at school with your blakies on...or maybe it was just me that did that???

[d8mok]

Hi, sorry to bring up an old topic.

Is the bike mapped or flashed in any wway?

Im considering the same exhaust , but unsure .

[Rally]

The exhaust is designed to go straight onto the bike with a bracket to fit onto the valve motor to fool the ECU into thinking it is still functioning correctly. This keeps the light out. The fueling corrects itself enough to run without further mods and it gives it an extra 6 hp. The only thing I would say is that it is LOUD! There are two versions available and mine is the non silenced one with an excuse for a baffle in it!

[Rally]

Some more updates fitted recently.
M4 Monoblock Brembos
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy142/UKMOC-Rally/M4Monoblocks.jpg

Carbon Chain Guard
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy142/UKMOC-Rally/CarbonChainguard.jpg

Carbon Dashboard
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy142/UKMOC-Rally/CarbonDash.jpg

[bex]

Brembos look tidy! Not so sure about the carbon thingy but hard to tell - does it go on top of the original dash or is it a whole new part?

[Rally]

Brembos look tidy! Not so sure about the carbon thingy but hard to tell - does it go on top of the original dash or is it a whole new part?

Bex, Yes, I love the look of the Brembos. I need to get a couple of new pipes made up though, as the angle is no longer 90 degrees at the caliper end like the original pipes, I need 30 degrees. I will also fit twin lines direct to improve the brakes even further whilst i'm at it.
The dash goes over the top of the original one. I'm like you, unsure at the moment as to if it improves it or not? It is simply a couple of spots of silicone to hold it on, so simple to remove as well.

[uksurfer]

i think i would throw that dash cover in the bin mate, the rest is looking good

[gary tompkins]

Albie would probably sell his soul for that dash cover - assuming he hasn't already got one

[Rally]

Albie would probably sell his soul for that dash cover - assuming he hasn't already got one

There were only two available and I saved the 2nd one for Albie until he arrived at the stand, so that plan is scuppered!

It does actually look better in the flesh than in the picture, but as I said, i'm still unsure.

[d8mok]

Bex, Yes, I love the look of the Brembos. I need to get a couple of new pipes made up though, as the angle is no longer 90 degrees at the caliper end like the original pipes, I need 30 degrees. I will also fit twin lines direct to improve the brakes even further whilst i'm at it.
The dash goes over the top of the original one. I'm like you, unsure at the moment as to if it improves it or not? It is simply a couple of spots of silicone to hold it on, so simple to remove as well.

I've just fitted some monoblocs to my 848. I got some HEL twin brake lines and they are a top bit of kit. Cost £45 for twin lines, and rear one through group buy type thing. But worth every penny.

[bex]

Yeh I'm always a bit funny about bits that go on top of other bits! Doesn't look bad though. Look forward to checking it out in the flesh. I like to let you try before I buy hahaha :biggrin:

[BRH]

Hi Rally, when you powder coated your top yoke, did you remove the rubber handle bar mounts ?
If so how ?
Or are they ok to leave in.

Thanks.

[Rally]

Hi Rally, when you powder coated your top yoke, did you remove the rubber handle bar mounts ?
If so how ?
Or are they ok to leave in.

Thanks.

I couldn't get them out either, so they stayed in with penny washers either side and a bolt and nut holding it all together. I was ready to fit new if necessary, but they survived without trouble. The foot peg hanger ones come out easily.

[BRH]

OK great thanks, Il try that.

[Jan (Belgium)]

Hello Rally,


I see you changed the chain sprocket flange into a shiny gold one, is it just a matter of removing the nuts or do you need tot take out the rear wheel in order to prevent the bolts from rotating? I want to have mine powder coated in matt black and still have some CNC racing replacement nuts on my desk.

Best regards,
Jan

[Capo]

You have to remove the large nut on the axle, best slacken the sprocket nuts first.

[Rally]

Hello Rally,


I see you changed the chain sprocket flange into a shiny gold one, is it just a matter of removing the nuts or do you need tot take out the rear wheel in order to prevent the bolts from rotating? I want to have mine powder coated in matt black and still have some CNC racing replacement nuts on my desk.

Best regards,
Jan

Hi Jan,
As Capo says you do have to remove the wheel and undo the sprocket side to do it. I have new nuts to fit now as well and will have to redo it all again!

[Jan (Belgium)]

Ok thanks,

have to get the wavy rear disc also then, before I can do it all again :)

[Rally]

Latest colours and pictures......

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy142/UKMOC-Rally/image_zpseeb80fff.jpg (http://s786.photobucket.com/user/UKMOC-Rally/media/image_zpseeb80fff.jpg.html)

[Rally]

And another change of colour thanks to a kind man up Norf!

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy142/UKMOC-Rally/image_zps68060cf1.jpg (http://s786.photobucket.com/user/UKMOC-Rally/media/image_zps68060cf1.jpg.html)

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy142/UKMOC-Rally/image_zpsf8fb4bab.jpg (http://s786.photobucket.com/user/UKMOC-Rally/media/image_zpsf8fb4bab.jpg.html)

[buzzbomb]

Alun that looks awesome...:hail:

[BeePee]

Ha ! I was bidding on those panels as well and forgot about the auction end :)

[bex]

Nice one Rally

[Rally]

Ha ! I was bidding on those panels as well and forgot about the auction end :)

Maybe the same, but not these ones. They were bought from the previous owner, no bidding or advertising anywhere on these ones. I've done that before as well though, I now just put one bid in. If I win, I win, if not, no problem.

[Nottsbiker]

I'm a lover of black bikes, but that looks way nicer in retro white / red.

[Rally]

I'm a lover of black bikes, but that looks way nicer in retro white / red.

Thanks very much for that. The best bit is, it looks even better in the flesh than in the pictures. :mand:

[pegboy]

I like them all, if I had a least favourite would be the way you brought it. It's like a new bike every time you change the colour.

[chris yeatman]

sweeeeeettttttttttttttttttttt rides mister.............

[theandyb]

The latest incarnation really does it for me - beautiful!

[Rally]

I like them all, if I had a least favourite would be the way you brought it. It's like a new bike every time you change the colour.

sweeeeeettttttttttttttttttttt rides mister.............

The latest incarnation really does it for me - beautiful!

Thank you all for your comments. And now we see that the one that should have been built is on the horizon for 2014! More power but the ability to change colours regularly......... :thumbsup:

[alan c]

Nice colour Alun and nice Termi :look:

[Funkatronic]

looking very nice Rally

[Rally]

Well it's been 3 years of pleasure, but the time has come to move on. Here she sits with all her bling removed ready for the last ride back to the shop tomorrow. Many fond memories will stay with me, 11000 miles of pleasure which include Ireland in 2011, WDW 2012, IOM 2013, Le Mans, Brands, Mallory and Castle Combe track days, MOB and many other ride outs all spring to mind. Never raced, but most definitely Rally'd!

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy142/UKMOC-Rally/Ducati%20Monster%201100s/imagejpg1_zps109ca239.jpg (http://s786.photobucket.com/user/UKMOC-Rally/media/Ducati%20Monster%201100s/imagejpg1_zps109ca239.jpg.html)

[Albie]

End of an era. Good luck with whatever you do next. Im sure the mobility scooter can be blinged up nice.

You not swapping out the rear hugger.

[Rally]

You not swapping out the rear hugger.

Did it not come with a carbon one as standard? I have a plastic one and it does fit, I wondered where it came from! What was standard when new Albie?

[Albie]

Plastic mate. Carbon mudguard, carbon belt covers only as standard oh and rear exhaust shields

3hrs old

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/M1100S005.jpg (http://s97.photobucket.com/user/albies4/media/Monster%201100S/M1100S005.jpg.html)

[Rally]

I best get my Allen keys out then! Await another part for sale in a bit! Any idea of a value? It has a slight graze on it at the back where a nail got caught in the tyre.

[Albie]

I bought a second for about 45 in belgium. A few tiny bubbles