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Old 09-05-2017, 06:22 PM   #31
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It never ends, just give in and accept it
I gave in 15 years ago, Dirty, when I got my first Ducati. Actually, I blame Steve Hillary who used to run Moto Rapido from a small shop just round the corner from where they are now. (He's now the man behind Redmax - have a look here at some of his interesting customized Ducatis http://www.redmax-ducati.co.uk/).

Anyway, I only popped in for some service items for my M900 and Steve gave me a copy of the Ducati Performance Monster Catalogue. I couldn't believe the range of goodies on offer. Well, I was hooked and the rest, as they say, is history.
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Old 09-05-2017, 06:25 PM   #32
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+1 for the K&N oil filter. But you do have to put the spanner or socket onto the "nut" properly and hold it on.
Thanks for the heads-up, Mr Gazza. I haven't tried removing one yet so I'll take extra care at the next oil change.
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Old 09-05-2017, 06:38 PM   #33
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Oh, and I think it would be a nice idea to post a couple of shots of the whole bike too, just to show off the sum of the parts...
Thanks, Bob. Since you asked so nicely, how could I refuse?! (Any excuse for another photo!)




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Old 09-05-2017, 09:07 PM   #34
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All very tastefully done Mr Luddite, nice job indeed.
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Old 09-05-2017, 10:19 PM   #35
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Just need to upgrade to a set of these or an even higher spec ones

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...063#post542063
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Old 09-05-2017, 10:34 PM   #36
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All very tastefully done Mr Luddite, nice job indeed.
Thanks, Mike. I've still got a long way to go to match your carbon content, but at least I've got something to aim for. By the way, did you get your engine cover resprayed? If so, were you happy with the results?

Also, I always liked the look of your fly screen. Can I ask where it's from; it's not standard is it?
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Old 09-05-2017, 10:37 PM   #37
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Just need to upgrade to a set of these or an even higher spec ones

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...063#post542063
I remember reading with interest your upgrade thread back in January, Chris. I look forward to watching this year's track day video to see how many seconds they shave off your lap time!
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Old 10-05-2017, 06:28 AM   #38
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I remember reading with interest your upgrade thread back in January, Chris. I look forward to watching this year's track day video to see how many seconds they shave off your lap time!
, The older I get, the slower I get
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Old 10-05-2017, 10:16 AM   #39
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Wow, lovely looking bike! Thanks for the breakdown. I have just started making my monster my own and have started with a beautiful pair of ASV levers too.
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Old 10-05-2017, 11:39 AM   #40
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Thanks, Mike. I've still got a long way to go to match your carbon content, but at least I've got something to aim for. By the way, did you get your engine cover resprayed? If so, were you happy with the results?

Also, I always liked the look of your fly screen. Can I ask where it's from; it's not standard is it?
Morning, cover is a work in progress - I need to get bike down to them so they can have a proper look, but doubt I will have time before TT.

The fly screen is made by Fullsix which came from Steve at Conquest Carbon - lead time is about 6 weeks unless he has one in stock
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Old 10-05-2017, 12:10 PM   #41
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Old 10-05-2017, 12:20 PM   #42
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I have just started making my monster my own and have started with a beautiful pair of ASV levers too.
Good choice, Jimi. They're the nicest levers I've used. I've not tested their unbreakable claim yet - and I don't intend to either!

What other mods do you have planned?
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Old 10-05-2017, 12:25 PM   #43
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The fly screen is made by Fullsix which came from Steve at Conquest Carbon - lead time is about 6 weeks unless he has one in stock
Thanks, Mike. That Fullsix stuff is lovely quality. I hadn't noticed yours was all carbon. The clever way you've painted it makes it look like it has a screen. It fooled me anyway!

Hope you get your engine cover painted okay.
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Old 10-05-2017, 12:29 PM   #44
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Just thought - if you want the bottom half of the headlight surround in black to go with the carbon top - you can order the bottom half from the Diesel 1100 version - Snells came up with the idea when I was looking to change the headlight
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Old 10-05-2017, 01:29 PM   #45
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Just thought - if you want the bottom half of the headlight surround in black to go with the carbon top - you can order the bottom half from the Diesel 1100 version - Snells came up with the idea when I was looking to change the headlight
Great minds...! I talked to Craig at Moto Rapido last year about doing just that. When I found out the cost was about £80, I went off the idea! I've thought about spraying it with a black wrinkle finish to match the yokes but I'm not sure if that would look better or not.
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