How do I Raise the seat height on monster 1100s

[Liddle145]

Hi.
I am after info/advice on raising the seat height on my monster 1100s.

I am running standard settings on the suspension now (previous owner had took all he pre load of rear shock) but would like the rear end/ seat a little higher has anyone done his or know of a kit to do do this ?


I have a ducati lowered (alcantara) seat fitted by previous owner which I know drops the height around 20mm, so my first port of call will be looking for a standard seat which is. Shame as its a nice looking seat.

Any help info would be much appreciated
Thanks mick.

[stopintime]

20 mm feels quite different, so I think it's wise to do that first.

696 owners raise the rear by switching to a 1100 clevis (between the shock and frame).
Maybe you have room for a washer/spacer there? Make sure you still have enough bolt left!!!

[SunEye]

I have the standard seat from a M1100 Evo going spare (for a few quid ;)) if you are interested. As you have said it is 20mm higher than the low seat that you have. It is slightly better looking than the standard M1100/S seat. There is a photo here (http://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachments/parts-accessories/113900d1341941160-fs-monster-1100-evo-stock-seat-red-stitching-imageuploadedbymotorcycle1341941152.095782.jpg).

I use the touring seat which is a slightly different shape and far more comfortable over long distances. Due to its shape I suspect it could possibly classify as being slightly higher than the standard seat, so depending upon how high or comfortable a seat you want that may be another option (although you can't have mine).

[Liddle145]

20 mm feels quite different, so I think it's wise to do that first.

696 owners raise the rear by switching to a 1100 clevis (between the shock and frame).
Maybe you have room for a washer/spacer there? Make sure you still have enough bolt left!!!


Thanks for info
I had read about the clevis mod for the 696, I will change to standard seat first then look into a 5mm spacer onto the clevis to give it that little bit more.

Thank you Mick

[Liddle145]

I have the standard seat from a M1100 Evo going spare (for a few quid ;)) if you are interested. As you have said it is 20mm higher than the low seat that you have. It is slightly better looking than the standard M1100/S seat. There is a photo here (http://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachments/parts-accessories/113900d1341941160-fs-monster-1100-evo-stock-seat-red-stitching-imageuploadedbymotorcycle1341941152.095782.jpg).

I use the touring seat which is a slightly different shape and far more comfortable over long distances. Due to its shape I suspect it could possibly classify as being slightly higher than the standard seat, so depending upon how high or comfortable a seat you want that may be another option (although you can't have mine).

I would be intresed in your spare standard seat..

how much do you want for it including postage

Thanks Mick

[SunEye]

How about £50 plus postage. I won't know the postage cost until I pack it and take it to the Post Office.

The seat is almost unused. It was ridden for 1 hour before I fitted the touring seat.

[Liddle145]

How about £50 plus postage. I won't know the postage cost until I pack it and take it to the Post Office.

The seat is almost unused. It was ridden for 1 hour before I fitted the touring seat.


sounds good to me.

do you want to email me your paypal address (liddle156@btinternet.com) and i will send the £50 as a gift now then when you know the postage i will send that too.

Thanks Mick

[SunEye]

e-mail sent

[Geoff Ives]

Thats the way to do business.:)

[Jan (Belgium)]

The DP comfort seat on my 1100s is 20mm higher compared to the standard seat

[Nickj]

You want to be getting a nice comfy cushion (http://forevercomfycushion.net/) :)

[Liddle145]

Thanks for all the info people, even the nice comfy cushion approach (cheap option :-)

Going to see what the original seat makes it like then go from there

Thanks Mick

[Albie]

£560 buys you a high touring DP solo sports seat with carbon fibre extended winged fixed rear cowel

No its not for sale to anyone

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Monster%201100S/IMG_1689_0032.jpg

[Liddle145]

[QUOTE=Albie;447824]£560 buys you a high touring DP solo sports seat with carbon fibre extended winged fixed rear cowel

No its not for sale to anyone



I'm liking that, how much does it raise the seat height ?

[Albie]

[QUOTE=Albie;447824]£560 buys you a high touring DP solo sports seat with carbon fibre extended winged fixed rear cowel

No its not for sale to anyone



I'm liking that, how much does it raise the seat height ?

Probs about 10-15mm from stock. Its a denser foam so does not squish down as much as standard. Its an expensive touring seat but classy.

PS I never paid the £560 . I bought it secondhand as new from another member for less than half that price. Its a DP one but seat cowl part is made by Carbon Vanni of Italy for them.

[Liddle145]

Thanks for info.
Really fancy the cowl so will look into carbon vanni part
Cheers Mick.

[solomoto]

I use the touring seat which is a slightly different shape and far more comfortable over long distances. Due to its shape I suspect it could possibly classify as being slightly higher than the standard seat, so depending upon how high or comfortable a seat you want that may be another option (although you can't have mine).

Hi SunEye

Do you still have the details for the place you bought your touring seat ? would be appreciated

ian

[SunEye]

The touring seat is Ducati part number 96766909B. This is a link to it on the Ducati website (http://www.ducati.com/accessories/touring/touring_seat_for_monster_696_1100/167/index.do?urlBack=%2Faccessories%2Fsearch%2Findex.d o%3FkeyWord%3D%26pageNumber%3D0%26idBikeFamily%3D2 2%26idModelBike%3D1100%26idModelYear%3D8%26idCateg ory%3D2%26nameOrder%3Dasc%26sortOrder%3Dname). It should be obtainable from any Ducati dealer. I bought mine at the same time as I bought my M1100 in 2010 from CMW so because it was all part of the deal for the bike I'm not sure of exactly what I paid or what the current price is, but I'm sure it was somewhere between £100 and £150, I suspect closer to the latter.

[solomoto]

Thanks for the reply SunEye, will get on the inter web :)