My New to Me Monster 1100 Evo

[Cobra88]

Hi All

Just fitted Remus Hypercone (Stainless) should have bought Ti as it's too shiney
(nowt a good scotchbrite cant fix :)

Regards
Rick
hope this pic size is ok?
http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/Cobra_Remus.jpg

[neilo]

Did the bike come with those marchesini stickers on the rims, or did you put them on?

Mine didn't, and I didn't think they were marchesini wheels anyway.

Great choice of bike (if I may say so myself)! :)

[Cobra88]

Hi Neilo

I might lose the red stickers as they are poop quality and matt.

My wheels are Enkei/Brembo (Marchesini is Brembo) so i put the stickers on (Tart) :)

I think Enkei are now at least part owned by the Brembo Group as Japan was having far worse reccession than europe.
but not 100% sure

they own AP Racing & Sabelt etc etc.
I like the stickers

[neilo]

Hi Neilo

I might lose the red stickers as they are poop quality and matt.

My wheels are Enkei/Brembo (Marchesini is Brembo) so i put the stickers on (Tart) :)

I think Enkei are now at least part owned by the Brembo Group as Japan was having far worse reccession than europe.
but not 100% sure

they own AP Racing & Sabelt etc etc.
I like the stickers

Ask and you shall receive!
Thanks for the update on Enkei/Brembo/Marchesini, I didn't know any of that. :chuckle: I just knew that Enkei made F1 wheels.
I bought some Ducati Monster 1100evo wheel rim stickers off eBay, and they're great!
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/64995640/aberystwyth.jpg

[Nottsbiker]

Dont like the exhaust (personally) as prefer twins with two silencers.

Bike however is mint! The 1100 Evo is the best of the new bunch and looks closest to to concept imho of the true Monster (M900).

How does it compare to what you had previously? :)

[Char]

someone may mention about your hedge

[mikesp]

Hi All

Just fitted Remus Hypercone (Stainless) should have bought Ti as it's too shiney
(nowt a good scotchbrite cant fix :)

Regards
Rick
hope this pic size is ok? ]

Hi Rick

Great pic. Just got an EVO as well. V interested in your experience of the Remus. Just a question of time before I'll want to make more noise lol. Did you have to do any other mods to make it work ok. Have you noticed a difference in the performance/torque etc. Possibly agree about shiny finish but still looks good. Termi's are nice but sooo expensive.

Regards
Mike

[Cobra88]

Hi All

Been out for a Blatt to try out my DP low Seat :thumbsup:

Regards
Rick

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/m1100e_1.jpg

[The Caretaker]

hmmm, i notice you weren't pushing hard?:p

nice orange peel :D:thumbsup:

[Cobra88]

Hi Mike

Sorry mate missed your post about Remus pipe.

No mods needed
smoother at low revs and much louder.

I recently fitted 02 sensor eliminators and the bike is transformed at low revs and small throttle openings.

Would love Termis but they are stupidly priced (Mugs and lottery winners only) ;)

Regards
Rick

[Grumpy]

Love the look would like to hear your bike on song!

[samieb]

Termi's have the better sound tbh. There are deals to be done, you just have to know who to ask.!.

[Cobra88]

Love the look would like to hear your bike on song!

What you up to on Saturday Mate ?

Regards
Rick

[Grumpy]

What you up to on Saturday Mate ?

Regards
Rick
I'm working!
Although i'm heading to Just north of Ipswich in the afternoon on an errand,pm me your address and I could pop round for a cuppa!

[Black Bob]

Termi's have the better sound tbh. There are deals to be done, you just have to know who to ask.!.

They have a different sound that you happen to prefer.

Fair enough.

But they are a rip off and the build quality is shocking from what I've seen.

[Cobra88]

Damn

I missed your reply :(

This forum just won't send me notifications even though I have them turned on :scratch:

Regards
Rick

[m40uke]

Stunning looking bike

Would them wheels fit my s4r. As I'm after a set

[Cobra88]

Im after a set of S4 wheels
But dont want to lose my ABS and need to see if i can fit reluctor ring to S4 discs.

Yes they will fit your S4 but you need discs from 796/1100 as thet are 5 bolt
Not sure if front spacers may need adjusting or not though.
Regards
Rick

[m40uke]

Mine are black with red line around them. Immaculate both of them. Ild be looking for £200 the pair if I can find a set of later wheels

Cheers for replying. Ill look into how much it will. It's to change to your wheels

[Cobra88]

took some better pics today

Regards
Rick

Will be fitting my Custom Akrapovic Carbon Can soon as I made a new link pipe for it.

A couple are blurry as Camera autofocussed on grass :(

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/Dscf1574.jpg

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/Dscf1575.jpg

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/Dscf1576.jpg

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/Dscf1577.jpg

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/Dscf1578.jpg

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[simontt]

Looks great.

How do you secure the tax disc on the fork and the rear reflector on the number plate?

[Cobra88]

Hi Simon

Tax disc is held on with waterproof clear tape cut into a circle.
Kin Hate bolt on Tax disc Holders. :(

Rear reflector is a piece of 50 x 60mm 2mm ally sprayed black and a kink bent into it.

then eBay self adhesive reflector and some foam tape onto the back of the plate.

Local Plod don't seem to see the tiny plate if it has a reflector under it. (PROB MY IMAGINATION)

[spacemonkey]

I don't like the style of the new Monsters, especially the droopy, melted headlamp and I hate 2 into 1 pipes on twins, but... yours ain't too bad! Dunno why.

Still needs some viagra in the headlamp- cheaper now it's just come off license too! Is the arse always up in the air like a 90's streetfighter or does it level down when sat on like the original Monsters?

[Madgadget]

Hi Rick,

Bike looks great, very nicely done :)

Why are you going to swap out for a custom akrapovic, when you have the Remus? interested on your thoughts?

I've been looking at pipes for the 1100 evo, not that many around and like you, I've a liking to the single pipe rather than twin, but all I've found so far is the Remus Hypercone you have fitted or the GPR Powercone, which looks a bit more round/organic compared to the remus' angular look.

So, I'm really struggling to find a good single pipe and the remus does have some pretty good feedback from those who've fitted them.

I've thought about a custom one, such as the skorpion RP-1 GP, but like you said, you have to craft up a link pipe and I'm not sure about the fuelling and air filter situation on that exhaust.....

any thoughts?

Cheers.

[Cobra88]

Hi All

A few more bits done over weekend

Gold DID Chain as my original goes red every time it rains and getting fed up of de rusting it.!
Ohlins Shock arrived and fitted.
Evotech exhaust hanger arrived.
Skidmarx Belly pan on for winter.
Rizoma raised Handlebars in Black (Rizoma MA008B) for CB1000R/Z1000 (Powder coated top yoke/riser and headlamp housing in black.
Also replaced my Cambelts & Changed oil and filter and checked valve clearances which are still in spec :) (used genuine fliter and belts and correct Shell oil).
Still got spanner icon showing on dash so need to get Parkies to turn that off (If they will) belts from Moto Rapido via Ebay :)

Regards
Rick (looking forward to Box Hill Monster meet)

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/1100evoC88_7.jpg

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/1100evoC88_8.jpg

[perkles]

beautiful bike

[Bonzo]

I think I need to invest in a fenda extenda :idea:

[neilo]

Make sure you stick it on with Sikaflex 221...no ugly screws/bolts to be seen then :)

[Cobra88]

I stuck mine on with tigerseal ;)

[wezrvf]

Looks great mate !! Just like mine :)

Couple of questions:

How are you finding the ride with the Ohlins rear shock compared to standard?
How do you find riding with no mirrors?
What are the shiney red bits around your rear wheel ?

Cheers mate, great work !!!

[wezrvf]

nice work on the rear Tyre too ;)

[Cobra88]

Hi WeZ

Had to back preload off about 5mm to get 10mm of static sag.
and one less click of damping.

Shock was supposedly Sprung for my weight but has the same 115n/mm spring I have seen on every DU737 Ohlins so not sure if dealers actually do anything they promise to do.

Anyway ride is lovely after the Sachs Shock that I was pretty happy with till recent thread on here somewhere about new owner not liking handling.

I do have Bar end mirrors (Cycle Star by B&M) Bicycle bar end mirrors
they are just tiny but work fine.

Shiney red bits are Made in China Billet Sprocket nuts and Hub nuts.
(all tested at work and found to be as good as Very expensive Billet stuff apart from Anodizing is less robust)

And I fitted a Cheapo Carbon Hugger today as the standard placcy one looked poop.
From ebay seller
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Squaredeals-UK-Ltd go down to Carbon Fibre then Ducati then type monster in search box.
Good quality hugger for less than £80 :)

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/Hugger1.jpg

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/hugger2.jpg

[Cobra88]

Tyre was a Mallory trackday without using tyre warmers

lots of cold tear but it's not worn off on the road, just sort of blurred back into the tyre.
I don't use the traction control as I find it pretty pointless unless its very slippy.

I do like the ABS though unlike most people :)
I can stop shorter than the ABS after a couple of tries in the dry like most competent riders
But I can't do it first go every time so I let the ABS take away the Doubt :)

[Dirty]

Very perty bike mate. I'd stay with the Remus myself as I think it looks great but then I might love the akra when I see it without being hidden by a wheel :)

Bob is gonna love the belly pan, I just know it!

[wezrvf]

really really looks good mate ! top job.

You have spent a few quid on her haven't you !!

I have a little of list of things i want for mine, so dar done the termi kit, Evotech fender eliminator, R&G crash bobbins, short black levers and a couple of other bits.

Would love a new rear shock, the thread about the handling was probably from me, i am not overly confident with it. How much was the rear shock ? GULP !

[wezrvf]

THERE IS TOO MUCH I WANT !!!! hahaha

[Cobra88]

There you go Dirty

in my other thread
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=47462&highlight=Akrapovic

[Black Bob]

I'm with you on the DTC/ABS thing too - the DTC has never kicked in at any useful moment - just when the rear kicks up over bumps - and it hasn't stopped the rear stepping out once or twice on the gas. The ABS saved me once in London so has paid for itself already.

And that is a lovely looking bike, and would look even better without the.... oh, you know what? I'm not going there.

[Cobra88]

Hi Bob

I recently got a stone through my oil filter which covered the rear tyre in oil.
I almost turned the TC back on till I realised it was an oil leak ;)

That's why I fitted the belly pan as my tyres pick up a lot of stones as do the rest of the group I ride with.

I'm still not 100% sure on the belly pan but it deffo keeps out the stones :)

If I get the White panels I am after there will be no belly pan fitted when in Stormtrooper mode.

[Dirty]

There you go Dirty

in my other thread
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=47462&highlight=Akrapovic

Aha, ok, yes, nice job, looks like it's supposed to be there.

On balance personally still prefer the look of the Remus, it's close though :)

[wezrvf]

Looks good. You must be pretty handy with a tool box.

I am a total tool spaz !!

[Cobra88]

Ex Royal Navy Mem1 (stoker)
Ex Bike Mechanic.

Now draw Oil Drilling equipment in CAD program.

A right bloody smart Ar**

I still mess up loads of stuff :)

[Cobra88]

Hi Guys & Girls

Just like to Thank Rally for a good Transaction for his old Pearl White bodykit.

I really like the white with the Red Frame.
When I get bored I think the Corse Is next.

Bought some custom decals from USA for the 1100evo signs on tail :)

Regards
Rick

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/Cobra88_White.jpg

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/Cobra88_White2.jpg

[Rally]

Looking good Rick. And a nice carbon mudguard with UKMOC stickers on the frame as well. :D
Thanks for the easy transaction as well. :thumbsup:

[Cobra88]

I forgot about the stickers till I was packing my evo panels for safe keeping and saw one of them in the bottom of the packaging :)

Mudguard also
which does fit but needed 3 small holes drilling to fit ABS sensor wiring onto (Easy).

Very pleased with "My New Bike"

[perkles]

looks pukka in white

[Dirty]

Sweet ride :)

[Davidg1230]

Looks great, I still really like the white and whilst all my fellow work colleagues and family like my Corse panels, I sill want to change to white at some time in the future Cobra, got your pm earlier so lets look to swap sometime next year maybe when we both feel like a change???

[wezrvf]

How do you get a UKMOC sticker ?? I WANT :)

Looks great mate.Might start to steal some ideas ;) What have you done with your red panels??

You clutch fluid is the same colour as mine, is this normal? Looks like it needs changing !

[Black Bob]

Very. Very. Nice.

[Cobra88]

Very. Very. Nice.

No Beer Gut ;) (I know you hate them and I can't afford another in white)

You clutch fluid is the same colour as mine, is this normal? Looks like it needs changing

I have changed it every 1000 miles and it turns dark in about 2 weeks
All my V twins with Hydraulic clutches have always turned the fluid dirty really fast.
I guess it's because the clutch fluid get hot from the slave cylinder being on the generator casing.

Not really anything to worry about.

Regards
Rick

[wezrvf]

How easy is it to change? I am looking to do mine. Might be best trying to find a workshop manual.

[neilo]

Speed bleeders! They're a godsend!

[Cobra88]

More fiddling

Ohlins Forks from 1100S (took me a year to find a set) eBay Germany :)

1198 Discs 330mm with 5 mm caliper spacers.
(S uses 15mm offset discs) evo is 10mm :Furious:
so you need 5 mm disc spacers or 848-1199 discs.

Just waiting on caliper spacers to arrive.

next are some forged wheels (secondhand)

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/M1100evoOhlins.jpg

[perkles]

wow thats beautiful

[Albie]

It sure is nice, I also like the handles for pillion. They actually blend nicely. Needed a good pic for the calendar too but not with garden chairs lol

[Cobra88]

Hi Albie

When wheels are on i will take some pics at other end of garden.

The handles work really well as my GF is 5,11" and hated the grips under the tail
She likes the DP ones.

They dont look too bad on either
Although pegs are still off at the moment as i did a Brands evening a few weeks ago

Anyone found any good S fork settings as the std 8 comp and 12 rebound feels harsh
Think the oil level is too high too.
Rick

[Albie]

Hi Albie

When wheels are on i will take some pics at other end of garden.

The handles work really well as my GF is 5,11" and hated the grips under the tail
She likes the DP ones.

They dont look too bad on either
Although pegs are still off at the moment as i did a Brands evening a few weeks ago

Anyone found any good S fork settings as the std 8 comp and 12 rebound feels harsh
Think the oil level is too high too.
Rick

Calendars obviously done now but yours is a very nice Hybrid EVO/S. I will probably keep mine now although I am still smitten by the m1200S still. In fairness I have a very nice package and maybe will treat her to some goodies and contemplate my bikes I have to where I go next. Maybe still that Norton and sell the TT500. Want an evo exhaust though from the headers to first join.

[Cobra88]

Yep i'm with you on the Norton �� (would sell a kidney for that!)

The 1200 looks great but its 20 kg too heavy and 3 grand too much for me.
If i ever get one it will be a used one as most people with that much money will sell it winter 2014 ��

[Dirty]

Why would you want a 1200 when you already have something as good looking as this?




http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/M1100evoOhlins.jpg

[Black Bob]

Why would you want a 1200 when you already have something as good looking as this?

Well the EVO is great, but lacks a bit of top end power if you've been used to more like, say, on the S4/R/S, or other non-Monster alternatives.

The 1200 addresses that issue, and then some, I should think.

Cobra - your EVO is looking absolutely fantastic - quite envious of the forks and I love the white tank / red frame / black wheels combo more than I ever thought possible. And the exhaust, whilst not the sexiest I've seen, is pretty damn close to being so, and looks like it means business.

Nice work.

[Dirty]

Well the EVO is great, but lacks a bit of top end power if you've been used to more like, say, on the S4/R/S, or other non-Monster alternatives.

The 1200 addresses that issue, and then some, I should think.


Ah ok, yes, fair enough I suppose, thanks Bob. For me looks trump performance though, hence I'm on a Ducati. Is there a lot in it then. I heard the 1200 has about 140bhp what does the Evo kick out?

[Dandanfings]

damn i was just thinking about a 1100s front end on mine today!.
Not only have you beaten me to it but you have exactly the same colour as me!
http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae285/dandan-fings/6AFAB1E8-0617-4757-A1FC-E86FE9260976-703-000000D12E4F9AA8_zpsf4bb459e.jpg (http://s980.photobucket.com/user/dandan-fings/media/6AFAB1E8-0617-4757-A1FC-E86FE9260976-703-000000D12E4F9AA8_zpsf4bb459e.jpg.html)

[Black Bob]

Ah ok, yes, fair enough I suppose, thanks Bob. For me looks trump performance though, hence I'm on a Ducati. Is there a lot in it then. I heard the 1200 has about 140bhp what does the Evo kick out?

They claim 100bhp at the crank for the EVO - it's the most powerful air-cooled motor they ever made. Reckon on about 85 at the rear wheel, probably. (I think JP had his dyno'd at 88.)

The 1200S claims 145 peak at the crank. So, 45% more! Some of that from more torque generally, the rest because it won't run out of revs at 8000rpm.

IMHO the EVO has more than enough for UK roads - enough to go stupidly fast and get into trouble... you just have to work a bit harder at it and that, for me, is where the enjoyment comes from anyway. If you go on track, however, it is frustrating because a 600cc rice burner or a 675 Triumph will leave an EVO for dead on any decent length of straight. The 1200 will not have that trouble.

[Cobra88]

Hi Dan

What you done with your anni bodywork ?

Im after a corse kit if i can find one but also like the anni as the retro font looks cool.
Rick

Hi Bob

I have done the 189 @ rear wheel zx10R stuff and many many trackdays and tired of huge power bikes
The evo is just about perfect for uk twisties and shorter
UK trackdays and i enjoy riding a slow bike fast more than trying not to highside on every exit
(I know JP:). )
My traction control has been off since it stopped me wheeliing between 2 of my favorite corners ;)
Horsepower is great but more than the 85 i guess the evo puts to the ground is pointless on the road for me anyway.
I am still at the front of my riding group on all our rides and they all have silly power sports bikes.
I even bought a 500 nexus scooter 3 years ago to try and get sane.
Still left most of my lot behind.
Torque is far more fun on the road than HP.

I am guessing Ducati's 145 hp 1200s is the usual Ducati 125 at the wheel and with 25 kg of excess baggage it will only be faster than the Evo on a motorway or D Carriageway
So would rather improve the already reasonable 1100 evo
Have already shed 10 kg and a few more with soon to fit wheels.

Hope my ramblings make sense.

Also my finished mortgage loads of expendable dosh came to an end after 25 years when i split from my X and she took me to cleaners after i bought everything!
Now had to start again at 50 with new mortgage etc but as bonus met my GF when she was out on her Z1000 which i had at same time :)

[Cobra88]

I like the vlog Dan :)

[Qba]

Great transformation and an amazing looking bike. Envy of this suspension.
Happy for you! :thumbsup:

[Dirty]

If you go on track, however, it is frustrating because a 600cc rice burner or a 675 Triumph will leave an EVO for dead on any decent length of straight. The 1200 will not have that trouble.

So in other words no real point in swapping an 11 for a 12 ( unless you prefer the looks) Doesn't matter what bike you take to the track there will always be a faster one there, unless you dedicate yourself to owning the fastest track bike you can.

Of course if you want a bit of extra oomph for the 1100 a cheap way is to improve aero and cooling by adding a belly pan :running: ;):D

[Cobra88]

Oh dear

I have been looking at unobtanium (ti) fasteners tonight

The next weight loss is gonna be pricey :(
The 10 front disc bolts i just bought in ti are 38 grams for all 10
The original steel bolts are 125 grams for all 10
1198 330 mm discs are 250 grams each lighter than the evo discs.
All unsprung weight.
Will also invert my rear ohlins soon to save unsprung weight :)

Might just leave it for weight as it feels like a 250 now.
Cant find a Corse bodykit.
Ebay italy has all the others but no Corse kits :/

Wheels here tomorrow but i have too much work to fiddle in garage :[

[Albie]

Oh dear

I have been looking at unobtanium (ti) fasteners tonight

The next weight loss is gonna be pricey :(
The 10 front disc bolts i just bought in ti are 38 grams for all 10
The original steel bolts are 125 grams for all 10
1198 330 mm discs are 250 grams each lighter than the evo discs.
All unsprung weight.
Will also invert my rear ohlins soon to save unsprung weight :)

Might just leave it for weight as it feels like a 250 now.
Cant find a Corse bodykit.
Ebay italy has all the others but no Corse kits :/

Wheels here tomorrow but i have too much work to fiddle in garage :[

Funny I have been looking at zinc screw kits for the peds :mand:

What wheels are these then carbon ones. I fancy black but don't want to paint mine.

[Cobra88]

Hi Albie

No mate
I would not use carbon wheels on the road.

I have bought forged aluminium OZ Piega 5 spoke billet wheels in Black anodised finish
(Secondhand) off an 848

[Dirty]

Hi Albie

No mate
I would not use carbon wheels on the road.



Why not?

.
.

[Black Bob]

So in other words no real point in swapping an 11 for a 12 ( unless you prefer the looks) Doesn't matter what bike you take to the track there will always be a faster one there, unless you dedicate yourself to owning the fastest track bike you can.

It's just that I wince every time the thing hits the rev limiter... a quickshifter would help loads.

Of course if you want a bit of extra oomph for the 1100 a cheap way is to improve aero and cooling by adding a belly pan :running: ;):D

Watch it, you.

[Dandanfings]

I like the vlog Dan :)

Thanks and your little story there........ same thing happened to me but at 28, big reset button and start again.

The anniversary bodywork is wrapped up and the plan is to put it back on when i sell it on and flog the Chinese panels separately, so cant help you sorry!.

[Cobra88]

Sorry about story
Been at the JD a bit last night :)

Those Chinese panels dont look like a bad fit.

[Cobra88]

I can say that fitting tyres to forged rims by hand is so easy :)

Wheels are on but still waiting for Caliper spacers to suit 330mm discs.

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/M1100evoS_OZ1.jpg

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/M1100evoS_OZ2.jpg

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/M1100evoS_OZ3.jpg

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/M1100evoS_OZ4.jpg

[Cobra88]

Should I post smaller pictures ?

I always forget as I work on a 27" MAC :(

[Dirty]

Should I post smaller pictures ?

I always forget as I work on a 27" MAC :(

Show off :mand:

Doesn't matter to me. Big pics look odd on the ipad but get auto resized when I'm on my home PC (with 3 x 24" screens :):):) )

[Cobra88]

:pedro::woot:;)

I used to run 2 but don't have desk space now

[utopia]

I can say that fitting tyres to forged rims by hand is so easy :)


I found the same thing exactly, somewhat to my surprise.
Cable ties were the magic ingredient, in my case.

The really trick thing, as I also discovered, is to first find the balance point of the bare wheel and then to position the tyre so that its heavy spot coincides with the light spot on the wheel, thus reducing the amount of balance weight required.
This is quite easy if you use the cable ties to keep the tyre loose on the rim.
Slightly surprisingly, the position of the valve does not seem to have any significant effect at all, at least it didn't on my wheel.

[Cobra88]

I managed to get both tyres on without using any levers (and it's not warm outside)
plenty of tyre lube and brute force but didn't want to damage rims :)

They have a really deep well compared to cast rims and a really good finish so they just kept sliding as I pushed as the soap stays in the machining marks and keeps it lubed.

have saved approx. 1.7 kg on front wheel and discs.
and 1.25 kg on rear wheel which is more than I expected as the evo rims are lighter than the
796/1100/S Enkei/Marchesinis to start with.

1100 evo Enkei/marchesini 10 spoke rims inc bearings and spacers
Front 4.423 kg
Rear 5.036 kg

OZ Piega forged Rims inc bearings & spacers
Front 3.361 kg
Rear 3.775 kg

Evo Disc 320 mm is 1.306 kg each
1098S 330 mm disc is 1.058 kg each

and another 100 grams saving with ti disc bolts.

The Ohlins forks where 1.4 kg lighter than the Marzocchi forks on the Evo too :)

So should feel nice when I finally get my caliper spacers I payed next day delivery 4 days ago for :(

[Qba]

Bike looks great with those new wheels.
I'm interested in a small bracket (extension of Evotech's exhaust hanger).
Where can I get one please?

[Cobra88]

Hi Qba

you can only buy the bracket from Arrow
it's part of the link pipe kit I bought to get my Akrapovic to fit.

[Qba]

Great, thanks a lot!

[Cobra88]

Arrow link pipe/collecter 71452MI inc bracket. is what it came with

[Cobra88]

Took some more pics today down at Ipswich Waterfront.

But sun went behind clouds and lots of building going on near Issacs so had to take pics into sun.
Not very good really and too much bloody salt on the roads (not been a frost yet!) WTF are they putting salt down???

Regards
Rick

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/M1100evoS_1sm.jpg

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http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/M1100evoS_3sm.jpg

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/M1100evoS_4sm.jpg

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/M1100evoS_5sm.jpg

[neilo]

Nice nice nice!!!

[wezrvf]

Love the bike. I have just bought an Ohlins rear shock for my bike and wove red if you found it made a good bit of diffrence when you changed yours ??

Cheers guys !!!

[Cobra88]

Hi wez

Sent you pm about setting the shock so it works as its bad on factory settings.

Rick

[wezrvf]

Cheers cobra. I am just trying to figure out spring rates and if the stock spring from the 1100s is going to work for me at around 95kg as I find the tankard Evo spring far too hard. Getting all sorts of differing info on the Internet.

[Mr Gazza]

No need to apologise for those photos Cobra, she is looking well mean and moody.:D
But which dentist do you get your mirrors from...?.:chuckle:

Been a long time since I was down Ipswich way. Is that Foxs Marina on the other side there?
I spent many an hour down there in the freezin' bleedin Winter with the rigging moaning in the wind, working on brand new Oyster yachts.
Once I was trying to get sealer to go off on a 14 ton lead keel at about nine below zero or somthing...So the boss sent me a fan heater out of the office to warm it up..??..:fou:

Thanks for reminding me of happy memories..

[Cobra88]

Hi Gazza

I worked at Bob Spalding for a few weeks but the toerag who trades under that name
Messed up paying me (ie. he didnt)
So that was my brief foray into civvie marina work.
Freezing cold in winter and sunstroke in summer doing white gelcoat repairs (snowblind!)

Mirrors are pushbike jobbies modified to fit
Busch & Muller "cyclestar"
I like them as they are composite and ball & socket so if you clip a wing mirror while filtering they just ping off and dont pull on the bars.

Roll on spring
Still trying to find a corse bodykit :(

But did score a pearl white glossy front mudguard new on eBay.it :)
So have a complete pearl white kit now, all 5 parts

Rick

[Cobra88]

Hi All

Termis on

3 times heavier than my Homemade Akrapovic and seemingly louder by quite a margin.
I expected the Termis to be light but feel only just lighter than the standard can.

Will go for a decent spin before I decide if I will keep them or sell them :)
http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/smallTermis.jpg

[m40uke]

That's a beautiful bike

[Bonzo]

..and it looks so much better without the little flyscreen.

Think I may remove mine & see.

[Mustard]

How did you stick the tax disc on and keep it waterproof...

Also what do you pay for a paint job on one of those :)

[Cobra88]

Hi Mustard

Tax disc stuck on with all weather cellotape

Paintjobs are £350-650 ducati monster Art kit
Mine originally was on Albie's 1100S

Kit will be for sale soon as i have sourced the kit i want next :)

[Mustard]

Yes keep me in the loop with the plastics, I was looking at the performance seat and carbon back with white tank... But the performance cowl is running in at 600+ Hence why I don't own one...
Here's my contacts just throw my a text when your ready...
07977 323 323
01509 323 323
Andrew

[MerlinPV12]

Yes keep me in the loop with the plastics, I was looking at the performance seat and carbon back with white tank... But the performance cowl is running in at 600+ Hence why I don't own one...
Here's my contacts just throw my a text when your ready...
07977 323 323
01509 323 323
Andrew

Mustard - I have just bought the "performance seat" lets just say I wish I could have seen it before I parted with my money. Seriously dissapointed with the quality and the fit for the price that it is. I've had to remove the tongue pads that slide under the tank just to get it to fit, when you look underneath (I know you dont see it when its on) its been thrown together. The seat unit is the same part number as stock with just a little foam removed from where the pillion would be. It is no lighter than stock.

I cant comment on the comfort side as I've not been out on it after I fitted it. But dont feel left out! I'm sure you can spend £649 more wisely than i did!! :biggrin:

[MerlinPV12]

Rick - the bike looks stunning nice job mate - very tastefully done.

[Mustard]

That sounds a disappointment, so am i right in thinking the cowl is fixed or can it be removed for a pillion like the stock one ?
any pics of yours fitted ?

anyone direct me to how put a profile pic on here I'm a bit slow with all this
...

[MerlinPV12]

That sounds a disappointment, so am i right in thinking the cowl is fixed or can it be removed for a pillion like the stock one ?
any pics of yours fitted ?

anyone direct me to how put a profile pic on here I'm a bit slow with all this
...

The cowl can be removed just like the stock item - I've not had chance to take any pics yet, I'll post them when I have :thumbsup:

[Dirty]

anyone direct me to how put a profile pic on here I'm a bit slow with all this
...

Click on 'User CP' top left corner of any page, about halfway down that page on the left 'edit avatar' :)

[Darren69]

I have to say after all the different pipes you've had those Termis look the best to me.

[MerlinPV12]

The cowl can be removed just like the stock item - I've not had chance to take any pics yet, I'll post them when I have :thumbsup:

Here yer go - took a couple of shaky ones at lunch time - I'm liking it better now its on :biggrin:

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag389/Duke1100evo/DPSeatfitted_zps96d41f52.jpg (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/Duke1100evo/media/DPSeatfitted_zps96d41f52.jpg.html)

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag389/Duke1100evo/Dpseatfitted2_zps23ec9367.jpg (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/Duke1100evo/media/Dpseatfitted2_zps23ec9367.jpg.html)

[Black Bob]

That's a nice pillion seat cowl - are they expensive?

[jonzi]

That's a nice pillion seat cowl - are they expensive?

http://store.proitalia.com/ducati-monster-696-796-1100-carbon-monoposoto-seat-p-97658.html?cPath=22_76_181

[MerlinPV12]

That's a nice pillion seat cowl - are they expensive?

In truth, much as I like the look its a lot of money for a seat - the tunnel run will be the first ride on it so I guess I'll make final judgement then

[Dirty]

In truth, much as I like the look its a lot of money for a seat - the tunnel run will be the first ride on it so I guess I'll make final judgement then

They do look great though.

When's the TV going on the wall :)

[Mustard]

Genius !!! thanks...

[Black Bob]

$971 !!!

Holy ****balls.

[Mustard]

That seat looks the business !!! want one...

[Rally]

I think that seat looks awful on your bike, personally it think you should sell it to me! :D :D

[MerlinPV12]

They do look great though.

When's the TV going on the wall :)

I've waited till after the tunnel run as the TV will be out of action for a couple weeks while it (and other bits!) are fitted :biggrin:

[Cobra88]

Oi

I'm the minority in my own thread :)

[Cobra88]

Ohlins Fork seal blown after 500 miles :(

in with genuine GSXR1000 K4 seals and 5w oil then ;)

the 7.5w oil in there is too thick for the compression circuit so good time to sort it out :)

[MerlinPV12]

Oi

I'm the minority in my own thread :)

Sorry mate - all yours now :thumbsup: :)

[Cobra88]

No worries

Just fitting Corse Panel kit :)

[wezrvf]

Look forward to see what that looks like !!

[Nev]

Awsome job, needed some upgrade inspiration. Time for some open wallet surgery !

[Cobra88]

Here you go

Damaged my UKMOC stickers when being recovered :(

Corse Kit and a few more goodies.
Rear pegs and grabrails back on so MRS can come out again

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/Cobra88M1100SE_1.jpg

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/Cobra88M1100SE_2.jpg

[perkles]

looks wicked,my favourite monster by a long shot !

[MerlinPV12]

That looks the business.. talk about "mean & moody" very nice :thumbsup:

[Mustard]

Awesome... New mirrors ??? Are you flogging the whites now?
Looking good....

[Cobra88]

Hi Mustard

This Corse kit belongs to a mate that is using a carbon kit currently.

when I can find a Corse kit to buy I will then sell my White kit.
Sorry mate.

[Albie]

That's a nice pillion seat cowl - are they expensive?

You know I have one on mine . I paid just £250 though lol

[Johno68]

Awesome looking, not just the corse colours but the details like black pegs. However, for me, the wheels really stand out. Makes my standard black evo look quite dull...

[wezrvf]

Black pegs look great. Which ones did you go for ??

Any more vibrations through them or anything!

How are they wearing???


Cheers !

[Black Bob]

I don't like it.




















Just kidding!!! :D

[Cobra88]

The only colour scheme i would want now is black or gold frame(anni) with yellow panels
But too much hassle to get frame coated ��

Maybe a 1200S in about 2 years as they might grow on me
Ridden Parkinsons demo and still dont like the 1200

Prefer the Diavel to the M1200/S but i thought the same about the 1100 till they ditched the wheelbarrow look with the evo ��

[wezrvf]

Which footpegs did you go dor Corbra?

[Cobra88]

top secret mate

M-Factory from ebay ;)

my feet kept slipping off the standard ones so went for these.

[wezrvf]

Did you manage to get matching rider and pillion ? are they adjustable?

[Cobra88]

got all 4 yeas they match

I have adjustable rider pegs (40mm)

[wezrvf]

think i will just go for standard. Does the quality seem good on them ?

I like the writing on the side of them :)

[Cobra88]

Blimey you do ask a lot of questions ;)

if the quality was bad they would not be in my bike :)

[wezrvf]

Haha. They look really nice on t'web.

Sorry another question, any tips on replacing them or is it pretty straight forward ?

Cheers !

[Cobra88]

even you could fit them :)

yep they are very easy to fit

Buy some threadlock though

[wezrvf]

:)

Thank you !!!!!

[Mike_M900]

Hi Cobra88,

first of all: what a gorgeous bike that you had the patience to put together. Or should I say: the passion to put together?

I am thinking of building from scratch a 1100evo project with Oehlins suspension front and rear. You have very nicely detailed some of the important steps to do so. Thank you very much for that!

I was wondering, the 1100evo comes with ABS as default. However, most 1100s models that I have seen do not have ABS (if I remember correctly on the the last year - 2010? would have had ABS). Hence, my question: did your Oehlins fork come with ABS mounts? Where does the sensor go? Or did you get rid of ABS altogether?

I know that this sounds a bit like nit-picking, but in my experience it is these small details that can cost me months and a lot of (unnecessary) cash.

Have a good ride - and safe!
Mike

[Cobra88]

Hi Mike

I kept the ABS as it works great and even after 34 years riding it can stop shorter than I can first time
in an emergency ;).

All M1100 evo have ABS.

the ABS will fit fine as it's all mounted on a sub assembly that fits between the mudguard and forks.

Good luck finding a set of Ohlins S forks as it took me 2 years to find a set (eBay.de)

your only problem will be finding 848 brake discs as the Ohlins forks have the calipers spaced 10mm
further apart.

I ended up fitting 330 mm 1098/1199 Discs as they are far more common on eBay.

[Mike_M900]

Thank you Cobra!

I will see what I can find. Wow! It took you 2 years to find a set of Ohlins forks! I can imagine that it is most risky to find a set that is not damaged - hence, not bent or scratched. I know from a friend, that there are people who had accidents and then try to sell as much of their bikes as possible - even damaged parts.

Have a safe ride!

[Cobra88]

Hi Mike

The biggest problem finding the Forks is they are sought after mod for the Sport Classic Ducati
so they go for £2000 plus and straight to the USA.

they are pretty rare for that reason I think ;)