Warning lights - Anorak question

Nasher · 04-05-2019, 07:13 PM

What model year did this happen then?

Found today that the two spare early Monster style Warning light blocks I have are slightly different.

I believe they are both genuine Ducati parts.

Nasher

Not obvious in this image:

But obvious here:

Luddite · 04-05-2019, 10:10 PM

Well, isn't that interesting? Well, I think so anyway but then I fit the 'anorak' demographic of the title!🤓

Are there any of those clock-style date codes hidden away on the insides?

A quick internet check for early Monsters throws up these images:

Our very own Albie's 1993 example

A 1994 M900

1995 M900

1996 M900

1997 M900

1998 M900

If you look closely, the 1993 - 1995 models have the symbols on the cover, while the '96, '97 & '98 versions are printed on the lamps themselves. So, based on that, I'd say 1996 was when the change took place.

Now, where did I leave my anorak?

Darkness · 05-05-2019, 06:25 AM

Well observed Det.Insp. Luddite.
I confirm ‘93 & ‘94 are legend on cover.

Flip · 05-05-2019, 07:56 AM

Interestingly the photo of the 1997 bike shows the handlebar clamps as the two piece items whereas on my 1997 900 it originally came with the larger one piece clamp- until I changed it for the individual ones a couple of years ago when I changed the handlebars.

While we’ve got our anoraks on, Albie’s restored bike has got a metal tank clip- is that how they came originally? I thought those were only fitted to later bikes.

Albie · 05-05-2019, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Flip

Interestingly the photo of the 1997 bike shows the handlebar clamps as the two piece items whereas on my 1997 900 it originally came with the larger one piece clamp- until I changed it for the individual ones a couple of years ago when I changed the handlebars.

While we’ve got our anoraks on, Albie’s restored bike has got a metal tank clip- is that how they came originally? I thought those were only fitted to later bikes.

You are correct and that picture was day 1 of ownership and was hence removed and sold on. Also the tank was replaced and presumption was a replaced complete tank as had no seam in key.

Darren69 · 05-05-2019, 01:47 PM

The yellow '98 bike has a plastic tank clip and what looks like a seamed tank to me?

Flip · 05-05-2019, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Darren69

The yellow '98 bike has a plastic tank clip and what looks like a seamed tank to me?

Yes my '97 900 is very similar- according to the original sales brochure 1997 was the last year the fuel tanks were sprayed by hand rather than in robot booths, presumably that coincided with the font change from the old Cagiva owned one to the current corporate version.

Darren69 · 05-05-2019, 03:30 PM

Ok, it seemed a little late to me for the seamed tanks, but I'll get my anorak, er no its a jacket actually!

Nasher · 04-06-2021, 08:29 PM

Dragging this thread up, I must apologise that I asked the question then didn't thank everyone for their input.

I looked the thread up as I'm having a bit of a clear out in my Stash of parts, and am going to be putting a few Carbie Monster parts up for sale, including both the warning light clusters in my image.
Now I can put a better description up, thanks.

Nasher.

04-05-2019, 07:13 PM	#1
Nasher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Portsmouth Bike: M900 Posts: 1,510	Warning lights - Anorak question What model year did this happen then? Found today that the two spare early Monster style Warning light blocks I have are slightly different. I believe they are both genuine Ducati parts. Nasher Not obvious in this image: But obvious here: __________________ Heaven doesn't want me, and Hell is afraid I'll take over. Last edited by Nasher; 04-05-2019 at 09:56 PM..

05-05-2019, 06:25 AM	#3
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	Well observed Det.Insp. Luddite. I confirm ‘93 & ‘94 are legend on cover. __________________ Original and Best since 1993

05-05-2019, 07:56 AM	#4
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	Interestingly the photo of the 1997 bike shows the handlebar clamps as the two piece items whereas on my 1997 900 it originally came with the larger one piece clamp- until I changed it for the individual ones a couple of years ago when I changed the handlebars. While we’ve got our anoraks on, Albie’s restored bike has got a metal tank clip- is that how they came originally? I thought those were only fitted to later bikes. __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you! Last edited by Flip; 05-05-2019 at 07:58 AM..

05-05-2019, 01:47 PM	#6
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	The yellow '98 bike has a plastic tank clip and what looks like a seamed tank to me? __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

05-05-2019, 03:30 PM	#8
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	Ok, it seemed a little late to me for the seamed tanks, but I'll get my anorak, er no its a jacket actually! __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

04-05-2019, 10:10 PM	#2
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	Well, isn't that interesting? Well, I think so anyway but then I fit the 'anorak' demographic of the title!🤓 Are there any of those clock-style date codes hidden away on the insides? A quick internet check for early Monsters throws up these images: Our very own Albie's 1993 example A 1994 M900 1995 M900 1996 M900 1997 M900 1998 M900 If you look closely, the 1993 - 1995 models have the symbols on the cover, while the '96, '97 & '98 versions are printed on the lamps themselves. So, based on that, I'd say 1996 was when the change took place. Now, where did I leave my anorak?

04-06-2021, 08:29 PM	#9
Nasher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Portsmouth Bike: M900 Posts: 1,510	Dragging this thread up, I must apologise that I asked the question then didn't thank everyone for their input. I looked the thread up as I'm having a bit of a clear out in my Stash of parts, and am going to be putting a few Carbie Monster parts up for sale, including both the warning light clusters in my image. Now I can put a better description up, thanks. Nasher. __________________ Heaven doesn't want me, and Hell is afraid I'll take over.