The Evolution of Christine

02-06-2010, 11:04 AM

Since buying 'Christine', my S2R 1000 in the spring of 2007 she has been something of a work in progress. Initially, she was a well kept low mileage model looking like this:

Some three years later and we're getting somewhere near where we wanted to be. Most of the plastic bits are now carbon fibre and most of the light grey metal is now coated black. including the beautiful single sided swinging arm. The engine is still standard, although with a polished Arrow titanium system and a performance airbox conversion and is a peach. Rizoma rear sets and bars have been fitted, as have a set of Pazzo levers (all in black, naturally). Hopefully most of the changes are so subtle that you'd have to look for a bit before you notice them.

More information on Christines evolution can be found on her Ducatisti page here:

http://www.ducatisti.co.uk/forum/duc...2r-1000-a.html

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02-06-2010, 01:08 PM

Looking good, I really like the look of a monster all in black. I think the powder coated swing arm really helps, have you though about painting the Sprocket Carrier thing black too. (cheap and easy to do)

What about anodizing the forks black or gold, I think that would add to the look.

02-06-2010, 04:12 PM

best colour for a monster and east to keep clean! some suggestions, smaller indi's and mirrors. A couple of realtively cheap mods that can transform a bike.

Also headlight, headlight brackets painted black?

Saint aka ML · 02-06-2010, 04:38 PM

Moley I think I can ask here what is the brand of that oil cover? Lucazade

02-06-2010, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Panther

Looking good, I really like the look of a monster all in black. I think the powder coated swing arm really helps, have you though about painting the Sprocket Carrier thing black too. (cheap and easy to do)

What about anodizing the forks black or gold, I think that would add to the look.

The sprocket carrier is on the list - thinking of going for a Talon one when funds permit (in black). The forks and sliders were going to cost a fortune so on hold for the moment.

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Originally Posted by littlejimmy12

best colour for a monster and east to keep clean! some suggestions, smaller indi's and mirrors. A couple of realtively cheap mods that can transform a bike.

Also headlight, headlight brackets painted black?

I tried Oberon micro indicators but they just weren't right for the look I was after so I'm looking for some clear lens covers instead. I have my eyes on a carbon headlight bowl too. And I quite like the mirrors!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saint aka ML

Moley I think I can ask here what is the brand of that oil cover? Lucazade

Lucas - try here (you could always have PM'd me on the other site

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Cooler-cover-D...#ht_1517wt_978

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02-06-2010, 11:04 AM	#1
Half Man Half Mole Guest Posts: n/a	The Evolution of Christine Since buying 'Christine', my S2R 1000 in the spring of 2007 she has been something of a work in progress. Initially, she was a well kept low mileage model looking like this: Some three years later and we're getting somewhere near where we wanted to be. Most of the plastic bits are now carbon fibre and most of the light grey metal is now coated black. including the beautiful single sided swinging arm. The engine is still standard, although with a polished Arrow titanium system and a performance airbox conversion and is a peach. Rizoma rear sets and bars have been fitted, as have a set of Pazzo levers (all in black, naturally). Hopefully most of the changes are so subtle that you'd have to look for a bit before you notice them. More information on Christines evolution can be found on her Ducatisti page here: http://www.ducatisti.co.uk/forum/duc...2r-1000-a.html .

02-06-2010, 04:38 PM	#4
Saint aka ML Junior ah to be young Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,058	Moley I think I can ask here what is the brand of that oil cover? Lucazade __________________ "I am Lucazade"

02-06-2010, 01:08 PM	#2
Panther Guest Posts: n/a	Looking good, I really like the look of a monster all in black. I think the powder coated swing arm really helps, have you though about painting the Sprocket Carrier thing black too. (cheap and easy to do) What about anodizing the forks black or gold, I think that would add to the look.

02-06-2010, 04:12 PM	#3
littlejimmy12 Guest Posts: n/a	best colour for a monster and east to keep clean! some suggestions, smaller indi's and mirrors. A couple of realtively cheap mods that can transform a bike. Also headlight, headlight brackets painted black?