1100 Evo mods - an addicts tale

[Luddite]

Originally Posted by Dirty

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.

[Luddite]

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

+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.

[Luddite]

Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

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!)

[MerlinPV12]

All very tastefully done Mr Luddite, nice job indeed.

[chris.p]

Just need to upgrade to a set of these or an even higher spec ones

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...063#post542063

[Luddite]

Originally Posted by MerlinPV12

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?

[Luddite]

Originally Posted by chris.p

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!

[chris.p]

Originally Posted by Luddite

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

[Jimi216]

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.

[MerlinPV12]

Originally Posted by Luddite

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

[Luddite]

Originally Posted by chris.p

, The older I get, the slower I get

�� Been there, done that, got the t-shirt!

[Luddite]

Originally Posted by Jimi216

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?

[Luddite]

Originally Posted by MerlinPV12

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.

[MerlinPV12]

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

[Luddite]

Originally Posted by MerlinPV12

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.