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Stay tuned for the next couple weeks as my M1100 project bike takes shape.

Here’s the blank Canvas:
(http://arrickmaurice.com/forum-images/monster1100-project-1.jpg)

 [popcorn] [popcorn] [popcorn]

Now that's what I call a blank M1100 canvas  [evil].

 [popcorn] [popcorn] [popcorn] [popcorn]

Another one for the show  [thumbsup]

c'mon no hints of what's to come?

Interesting stand...

count me in for watching.

@mattc7, Some details are still up in the air, but I can tell you that the look will be murdered out with lots of black, there will be loads of weight savings and we may even take a peak into the motor... Stay tuned.

Remove the upper triple clamp, file down any cast lines and make it the same color as the bottom clamp.   ;D

Since you're down that far, take the frames, triples and swingarm, smooth them and paint or powdercoat them all to match.

And you will definitely need some pod filters and a custom bracket to spice up the engine... Get rid of that giant plastic air box  ;D

or wait forever for me to get a CF larger airbox project together.

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We??

Ohlins bits are already off to the anodizer. Now it’s time to murder out the termis...

(http://arrickmaurice.com/forum-images/monster1100-project-2.jpg)

after you gut termis, you wonder why a slip on is $1000!!!!

subscribed.

Getting into the motor is beyond my skill set, so if I decide to go there, I will enlist in the help of some more qualified friends of mine.

where you at?

perhaps we can either suggest friends we know as well, etc.


motor work is largely budget dependent. when budget is an issue, pick lightweight wheels first, because its like upgrading your brakes and motor too.

perhaps removing frame stickers would be a good thing to start with on this tear down  ;D

zing!

Little something from RAM Italia. Special thanks to Randy  from BellissiMoto for helping to expedite the delivery of these!  [thumbsup]

And before you ask... You can purchase them here: http://www.bellissimoto.com/RAMSubframes.html (http://www.bellissimoto.com/RAMSubframes.html)

(http://arrickmaurice.com/forum-images/monster1100-project-3.jpg)

[drool]

If only my wallet could handle it.

What kind of exhaust do you have planned?

I have a full Termi system that is off to the be ceramic coated black this week.

I've been thinking about having my full termi system ceramic coated too...... so I'll be watching this with great interest  ;D.

Black or silver?

Black. I’ll post up picks as soon as I get it back.

More fun from Ram Italia. Project is starting to take shape.  [moto]

(http://arrickmaurice.com/forum-images/monster-1100-4.jpg)

(http://arrickmaurice.com/forum-images/monster-1100-5.jpg)

Here’s some more info on these: http://www.ram-italia.net/monster-796-1100-1100s-magnesium-sssarm-suspension-p-96.html (http://www.ram-italia.net/monster-796-1100-1100s-magnesium-sssarm-suspension-p-96.html)

And here’s where you can get them in the states: http://www.bellissimoto.com/RAMSwingarms.html (http://www.bellissimoto.com/RAMSwingarms.html)

 Oh my!  :o  I'm feeling light headed!   [bow_down]

some thoughts

Ti axles
mag side cases
ti bolts everywhere?
need to wait for motorcreations carbon fiber replacement tail, gets rid of that metal pan on the tail piece.
mono seat in carbon fiber
carbon fiber tank panels
going to pod filters?
BST rims

you should be hitting pretty low in the 300s for weight

Thanks for the suggestions. More than likely going to do the Mag cases. Thinking of doing the Mono Seat with custom paint... Been investigating velocity stacks / Pod filters. Probably going to go with forged mag on the wheels.

I haven’t seen anything about the motocreations tail... Where can I get more info on that?

the reason i said the pod filters is the airbox isn't light.
one of my goals is to get a friend to work up a larger more funtional CF airbox

for the motocreations tail piece, you'll have to  look at their facebook site for sneakpeak.

tons more ways to lighten the bike.
lighter brake rotors
are you using a 525 or 520 chain?
you could drop a lot with a custom TI exhaust system

i like the way you are going though. light is right.

An overall shot pleeeeeeeaaaaaaaase.

Did you mount the speedymoto belt (un)cover?



Thanks

"That's nice"

 :o

Wow. Starting off on a good note. I will be watching with much envy

Love the CF sub-frame!

where's the masturbation emiticon? [drink]

EDIT:
where's the masturbation emiticon? [drink]

shiny...nice rims btw. [laugh]
ohh and can i borrow your Genie for couple of minutes?

True. That swingarm! The color in the light! That is genuine bike porn. [drool]

how much would you want for your wheels and swingarm?

your first born son...

awesome, considering i dont have kids = free.

Damn, those two mods alone can buy a nice bike..... Are u interested in selling the stock swingarm/wheel for cheap???

Both are up for sale. You can see the wheels here: http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=47016.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=47016.0)

I do have someone that is serious about buying both, but if it falls through and you are interested, I can sell everything together for $1400. Keep in mind that this is just the wheels and swingarm. Does not include the hub assembly and other components.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=444149957997&set=a.397801912997.175795.300882897997&theater (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=444149957997&set=a.397801912997.175795.300882897997&theater)

That's pretty sweet, and quite a weight savings for one part!

A sneak peek at the back end.

(http://arrickmaurice.com/forum-images/monster-1100-project-6.jpg)

i like how this (the sickest post ever) is your 15th post. Can I borrow $8,000?

um, update?

 [thumbsup] I got the DP Magnesium Clutch Case Cover, DP Pressure plate and DP clutch cover installed this evening. I also got my Termis back from the ceramic coater today. I’ll shoot some photos tomorrow to share the progress.

I'm surprised not to see a lightened rear rotor in that picture...

...what a 1/2 ass project ;D

Q [drink]

It’s still early.  [beer]

A little Ducati Performance goodness. I went with the DP Magnesium Side Case, DP pressure plate and DP CF clutch cover. You can also see the Speedymoto belt cover in this shot. "Kinetic Art" would be a good way to describe this side of the bike.

Next up – DP Magnesium Side Case for the alternator side of the bike.

(http://arrickmaurice.com/forum-images/monster-1100-project-7.jpg)

pretty sick. Looks like you're literally adding every hot performance part that exists. VERY NICE!

i cant wait to see all the pregnant doging after you basically make posting mods by the rest of us obsolete. But, i gues that is the point of this site...

this thread makes me drool... and then be really sad.  haha

i think we're all waiting to see how this comes out... get working on it faster already! haha

Termis back – now in black. Just need to rivet them back up and install.

(http://arrickmaurice.com/forum-images/monster-1100-project-8.jpg)

holy shit.

All I can say is thank you for taking all these photos and posting here. You don't have to but you do, and that's awesome!!

What percentage sheen is that on the exhaust? Or what color black is it?  Not sure how to state the question.
and who did it?

you should order the bolt/frame plug set from Desmoworld, he has some nice stuff

The guy who did it said it was my only option for black ceramic coating, so I am not sure exactly what it would be called. Here is the company that did it: http://powdercoat-it.com (http://powdercoat-it.com)

Thats in my backyard :p Where are you located?

I’m in Cupertino, CA.

I have to be honest and say that the newer monsters are not my cup o tea but I am VERY interested to see how this one turns out.  So far....make the beast with two backsing awesome!!!

This much sheen
(http://images.contactmusic.com/newsimages/charlie_sheen_1205766.jpg)

haha, perfect

your bike has now been christened "the winning" bike

Lol, his bike is definitely winning.

Exhaust looks great!   I know AMS did that for a bunch of Hypermotards and I saw one in there the other day - one of the evo SP's, and Jordan was putting on a black-ceramic and black pc'd end cap Termi 2-1 system on it. Super good looking on that bike.

This is what would happen is I hadn't vowed to never use a credit card to buy bike parts.

Hurry up and spend more $$!! I cannot wait to see what's next.
 [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
 [popcorn]

You are living my dream! By building my dream bike!  [bow_down]
Can't wait to see it finished!!!!

(http://arrickmaurice.com/forum-images/monster-1100-project-9.jpg)

Can’t wait to get these installed.

 Nice! PC or Ano for fork tubes?

looks anodized, pc'ing forks is no bueno

i do think however they pc the spring

I agree, but I've seen it pulled off - very gently installed and such.

i just heard it can crush and then become loose again

The shock spring is PC and the forks are anodized. I consulted with Ohlins on both accounts before doing so.

Very cool - who did the anodizing, Ohlins?  (I know they do fork tubes and shock reservoirs in black instead of gold for a charge)

I worked with them to get it done although I know neither was done in-house.

Those forks look really nice anodized.  I wanted to do that with mine, but I don't have the skills to pull them off and disassemble/reassemble.  [thumbsup]

Back end is coming together.

(http://arrickmaurice.com/forum-images/monster-1100-project-10.jpg)

 [clap]

OMG!! 

CANNOT..

WAIT..

ANY..

LONGER!!

Are the wheels staying black?

Weird..I didn't see the ghost in that pic until now. 


All black wouldn't be bad.  I'm sure he has CF wheels coming in with a bit of gold on them.  . 

I knew someone buying all those sick mods couldnt be real...

[laugh]

Ya, that nice sexy back.  [drool]

Black forks are the way to go. I can't bring myself to do it though. My ohlins are my primary bling :(

i'm waiting for him to keep us all drooling like this... and then, at the last second, slap on some pink hello kitty skins on there.  that being said, the pink skins will probably be made of pulverized dragon nipples and will still make us want to have them on our bike.  haha

ha ha ha i was thinking the same thing, powdercoating already sick looking gold ohlins = ballsy

and again, i was thinking this. "tada im a dealer just making a bike im going to tear apart later! (or never ride)

you better ride this thing man, dont let this go to waste. Or i'll steal it from you, and ride it!


post it here when your done
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=205.msg863838;topicseen#new (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=205.msg863838;topicseen#new)

and then here. with dirty tires. gotta have proof its not being put inside some glass / gold plated wet bar.
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=20478.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=20478.0)

i love black ohlins even more than the gold - its distinct, much like the red topshelf marzocchi's.   gold comes on the gjb's superbike forks now, so its fresh to see them in black (or red or blue).

Nice!  I live in San Jose, I would love to see this bike in person when you are ready to get it on the road!

As soon as it’s finished, I’ll headed right up Skyline. Meet you at Alices... Date TBD.

Sweet, Ride that shit to PA after, I'll be waiting.

Front end coming back together. Additions include:

Speedymoto Top Triple
Speedymoto Clip-ons
Ohlins Anodized Black Fork Tubes and lowers
DP Steering Head Nut

Lots of Rizoma bits to come soon.

(http://arrickmaurice.com/forum-images/monster-1100-project-11.jpg)

your gonna have to put a sign on it that says "please dont make the beast with two backs my bike"

 ;)

or one that say, "motorcycle sex, $300 a minute"

that way you can call yourself a pimp, and pay off all that shit your putting on it.

ever heard of DITR? you should go.

I hadn’t until now. Looks like a good time for sure.

yeah for sure, this year will be my first year if i can make it. should be fun.

I see you’re in Colorado Springs. I’ll be there for the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. If I can find a way to bring the bike out so I have something to ride while I am there, I will.

So this is what a bike looks like when you work for DNA.    :P

all those other good bits, and the lower triple stays stock?

Waiting on lowers from Speedymoto, but got impatient and also needed to check out a few things with the front wheel this weekend. Hopefully, they will arrive this week.  [thumbsup]

@Heath, This is what a bike looks like when you work after you get off work at DNA.  [thumbsup]

Very cool - I think the bottom triples are "more" than just bling and was confused that the rear end was so substantially improved but the front end left 'half-done' - great to see it will be done too!

touché  :)

hell yeah man, for sure watching it this year, thinking of taking the Duc up there too. Let me know what your plans are.

those black ohlins look insane.

Check out Kopfjager's M800 / 859 to see another example - His rear shock is an Ohlins in black, with Titanium spring

What, no link?

Help us lazy/busy people out.

 :-*

I'd like to nominate that for the post of the year.

Arrick, your bike looks great, absolutely great... I'll see if I can get out to DITR so we can swap steeds and get a feel for the best of both Monster types.

oh, ok ok ok ok.

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/feral008.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/feral009.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/feral004.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/securedownload.jpg)


From my recollections - a Ti rear spring is approx. 400 u.s. bones, as is the disassembly/anodizing/rebuild process for getting "black Ohlins".

+1

looking forward to seeing a complete parts list including total cost [thumbsup]

haha - parts list: Yes, I would like to see that. Cost? Hell no. Don't even give my wife an opportunity to know how much this stuff can cost!

yeah what a question...

Thanks Randy. If not there, I’m sure I will have it with me at Laguna and maybe even Indy.

Playing around with the camera a little bit.

(http://arrickmaurice.com/forum-images/m1100-detail-1.jpg)

(http://arrickmaurice.com/forum-images/m1100-detail-2.jpg)

(http://arrickmaurice.com/forum-images/m1100-detail-3.jpg)

(http://arrickmaurice.com/forum-images/m1100-detail-4.jpg)

Very nice  [thumbsup]

Love the last picture with the black Ohlins shock

Lovin' that silver/titanium-colored spring.  I had my 620's painted black but I'm taking that idea for the 1100!  It'll go well with the silver rims. *see avatar*  [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

This project is pretty sick so far!! gives me good ideas... lookin forward to more updates

This one is not titanium-colored, the spring is actually made of titanium rather than steel.  Saves about 4-4.5lbs of weight over the normal OEM or Ohlins springs.

nice  [thumbsup]

Can’t wait to get these beauties on the bike!

(http://arrickmaurice.com/forum-images/brembo.jpg)

those look fantastic! details?


keep em coming!

im applying for your job...fingers crossed ;D

Just so you know... if I ever see this bike in the wild... i'm gonna steal it.

I could be wrong but those look like the nickel plated version of the two piece calipers I put on my bike. Combined with the Brembo 19RCS they work extremely well - but of course I'm comparing to the 696 standard gear.

someone lock this thread before he bankrupts all of us.   [drool] [drool] [drool]

arrick... to finally win, you'll also need to get the tank from this thread ;)

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=47693.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=47693.0)

but yes, everytime i see a update to this thread, i always click it thinking... what else is he going to make me jealous of... haha

What's the difference between these and the brembos that come stock on the 1100?

Finally got around to the other side of the bike...

DP Magnesium Alternator Cover & Speedymoto Front Sprocket Cover

(http://arrickmaurice.com/forum-images/altcover.jpg)

speedymoto water pump

What? It's a 1100 there is no water pump.

oh shit, my bad, im just pulling shit out of my ass now.

put one on there anyway. people keep pregnant doging about an 848 watercooled monster on another thread, maybe thats what did it.

what is the housing near the sprocket cover? ive seen them replaced with bling before.

Clutch slave... definitely needs a change... heaven forbid I mention any specific one though, it'd add 20 pages to this thread just of arguments :-P

+1

whats shot and why are you singing it out of your ass?

what are you talking about?

Arrick-
MORE PLEASE!!!
 [popcorn]

 [moto]
Nice bike so far. So you're the new DNA CEO! Or are you really Steve Jobs? Glad to see the new boss is a real bike man! Congratulations on being Warren Buffet too. I thought buying other people was the only hobby the 1% indulged in but I was wrong!

But.....Evo slave. ISR or Berenger masters FTW. Braketech CMCs or Sicom rotors. Ti nutz & boltz EVERYWHERE. Ti front axle. NCR Ti rear ride height adjuster. Ti rear shock spring. SPROING! I mean really give it the j v treatment. Still would have rather seen the new BST carbon swingarm/triple clamps/wheels on the bike, then you truly would have ultimate Monster bragging rights. I don't trust magnesium, and it's heavier and cheaper than carbon. But hey. Did I mention BST carbon? I mean throw the whole vault at this thing man! You can afford it! Go Go Go!

In other news kopfjaeger's Monster is my favorite motorcycle of all time.

For a bike that doesn't use a height adjuster, or have adjustable ride height, this is the only thing I find in your post to be overkill

what bike do you have that doesn't have a ride height adjuster?  some don't come from the factory with an adjustable one, but it is adjustable on every model - though sometimes it requires replacing the rod or partially disassembling the suspension linkages.

on the 94-01 Monsters, based on the 851-888 frame, you remove the pins holding the swingarm and hoop's ball-ends together, and wind them in or out equally to raise or lower the height. The race model 851/888 had an eccentric adjustment on the top shock mount to do a similar adjustment, with much faster adjustments.

the 02+ Monsters use a rod-linkage setup like the 748-916-996-998 - if your rod is non-adjustable, you just swap it with an adjustable one and BAM ride-height adjustments. The non-adj rod was equipped to cut costs so there was more price-discrimination across the model lines.

The 1100 and 696 are NOT height adjustable.  The closest manner of changing ride height is to machine a new clevis (or try to add a spacer, which I am looking into -- just have to hang the subframe off the ceiling first, or get a motor stand, so that I can see how much room there is to add.  1/8" or so more in the back would be great).

The 696 has a different attachment bracket than the 1100, this provides the height difference, and is the cheapest way to raise the rear on the 696.  If you have an 1100 already, it's at the max ride height (unless you crank up preload, but that's just silly to do for ride height, as it will kill quality, and proper suspension setup).

They use the direct shock, rather than linkage

booyah

Got the Termis riveted back together and added a gold Termi decal for good measure. Also decided to go with forged mag Marchesinis.

(http://arrickmaurice.com/forum-images/termi-1.jpg)

(http://arrickmaurice.com/forum-images/Marchesini-1.jpg)

For a bazillionaire you sure do take good photographs [thumbsup]

Please tell me you're either going with Darmah skins or something awesomely unique akin to everything else.... man I want my Termi's to look like that!

man I really hate that I found this thread, its making me want to spend a lot of money I don't have lol

i love this thread, he's shutting everyone else the hell up, end all be all.

thank you sir. all or nothing, making me and my basically stock 696 feel real good!

I’m planning to paint the skins myself with a Darmah inspired scheme. Catch is that I have never painted with anything other than rattle cans. Should be interesting...

[clap] Black ceramic end caps and gold Termi decal look fabulous!  [clap] 

But then I would say that....
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=28586.msg708169#msg708169 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=28586.msg708169#msg708169)
.... ;)

I only did the end caps, so I'm looking forward to seeing how the whole exhaust looks in black  [popcorn].

i think Ung has some competition!  [evil]

Mate its no contest, I'm totally outclassed in this superbly unbridled spendathon [thumbsup].

ha ha ha ha! take him to the track, maybe regain something?

ah, i have forgotten this.   i stand corrected, but there are other solutions still.


On the non-progressive models or whatever you call the direct-shock-action, you'd have to use a shock with adjustable ride height for such changes.  Penske and Ohlins can manufacture shocks like this, and I'm sure other suspension manufacturers can as well.   I know Ohlins is willing to do both one-offs and 'regular customs' (such as a specially made shorter shock, with specific valving and spring, to lower the 696, since even a DP Low Seat doesn't bring it down all that much).  And every Penske is a 'one-off' - they are all built to order, not preassembled - so it could be done there as well.   That'd be part of my course-of-investigation in how to get-it-done.

Part two of investigating this for me would be to review history: the Supersports were also direct-action, and people tracked the hell out of these things. I'm sure somebody at some point came up with a solution since a change in ride height makes significant changes to how the bike will steer by changing both the wheel base, the position of the rider, the weight bias, and the angle of the forks.

the 696 is pretty low stock when it comes to ground and peg clearance
better to lower the 696 with seat changes or custom seat work

the 696 with 1100 shock mount is great IMO
the 1100 must be at a good height too, but going more???

I think you would be at the limit of the chain angle unless you changed sprockets for larger ones to avoid the chain eating the top of the swingarm. This is one reason I went back to the 15t instead of 14 t in the front.. i know not much, but still enough for me to worry.

if you are just trying to adjust geometry, lower the front of the 1100 would do the same as raising the rear
for actual seat height.. go with the DP Comfort or a custom seat to add some mm's

lowering the front does not change the wheel base as much from my experience.  i'm sure its different depending on how ride-height is adjusted, but that's been my tape-measure findings.

(http://arrickmaurice.com/forum-images/Monster-040311.jpg)

^^^^ that is just awesome [drool]

integrated tail light?

it's awesome watching this bike come together...

Are we sticking with the black and gold theme?

You've got a neat lookin' workshop  [bacon]

That does look really bad ass.

If the bottom rearset bolts that go into the sump are the same as the ones from the older generation Monsters - heavy zinc-steel shouldered M10 bolts, quickly navigate to Pro-Bolt USA and go to Titanium-->Motorcycle Special Parts --> Ducati Clearance and grab up some shouldered titanium bolts to save big weight.

The alternative is, in the event the correct sizes are not there, or not in the color you are looking for (since they do anodize their titanium, but if its ano'd purple or blue or gold and you just want clear and its already sold out) another great alternative is to contact TPO Parts for the M10-sized Shoulder Bolt aluminum "sleeves" - you use the sleeve insert made from aluminum with a normal steel or titanium socket head bolt, rather than a bigger, heavier shouldered steel bolt to accomplish the same task.   Big weight savings if you do the Ti bolts with Aluminum Sleeves for those M10 bolts. And the M10 bolts are threaded M10x1.5 - not M10x1.25 (that was the engine bolt threading - at least it was for the engine bolts back in the day that threaded into the RH side of the frame...) - you don't want to end up with the wrong thread pitch bolts, and waiting longer on the right ones to arrive.


If those lower rearset mount bolts are actually quite different, than you can ignore what I have just blabbered on and on about, but if you did look into an alternative, a pretty big weight savings could be had. Certainly more than replacing the mudguard bolts with ti or alu (since they are so small to begin with).

DucatiTorrey _ Yes, it’s the integrated smoked Tail light from Competition Werks.

@lazylightnin717 _ Yes, heavily black with gold accents throughout. Paint will be very Darmah inspired.

@j v _ Good call, I will check into it. Eventually, I will probably give the entire bike the Titanium Bold treatment.

Nice. You probably have read this or knew this from before, but you want to double check with the vendor that the bolts' threads are rolled and the heads are forged. If they are neither, demand to pay less since its not as nice as the bolts that have both. The recommended torque values for the titanium bolts is going to be less than what the manual specifies for the steel fasteners, but typically not by much. You *must* use antiseize.  I recomend starting with the big bolts first - axle nuts (can be alu or ti), shock pivot bolts, engine crankcase halves thru-bolts (M8x75 or so bolts - except for the red bolt! that's a special drilled bolt, don't you go and replace that with anything but a special drilled bolt!), the big rearset hanger bolts, caliper mount bolts and on 2-piece calipers - the pinch bolts, axle and triple clamp pinch bolts, and a big one - all the M8 rotor mount bolts!

Baller Bolts has low-head torx M8 bolts for the brake rotor bolts that are the correct head diameter to fit into the rotor carriers that have recessed mount hole 'pockets'. Its like the old school Ducati Performance Titanium brake kits that included 4 ti caliper mount bolts and 12 Ti socket cap low-head rotor bolts, except the Baller Bolts offer them with the Torx style so you are less likely to 'torque-out' and strip the head when installing than with the socket-head style bolts. TPO, similarly, has the button-head style that is on the new era bikes - so cosmetically the profile of the heads of the rotor bolts would be the same.

Speaking of the awesome folks down at TPO, I sent them a spare SS/ST/SC/MR/851/888 swingarm pivot awhile back (unfortunately, it is not the same as the 1100's) for them to take measurements of for cloning out of Titanium so there will be a commercially available replacement for the steel ones - since all that exists out there that I can readily find for direct purchase (rather than commissioning a one-off custom) is the swingarm pivots for the 748-996-998 and 848-1098-1198. TPO makes really bad ass lightweight 7068 front axles - I've got one on my 998-forked Monster, and its been a hoot for the last thousand or so miles. As far as longevity concerns: Its about half the price of a Ti front axle, lighter, and Shift-Tech has had one on their SF project for around/over 7,000mi according to a post on the .MS boards. So no worries there.

Likewise, if you want to get real real real real real real nuts, you can get a SSS rear axle in Ti. Its a big piece though, so expect really really really big dollars involved.  NCR used to make one for the 748-996, so I'm sure its possible to get one done up for the M796/1100 and Hypermotards.

the other thing i thought of, and perhaps I missed it - are you using the OEM rear hub/eccentric still? I am not sure whether RAM provides a magnesium eccentric hub with their swingarms or if it takes a proprietary unit, but if yours is still the OEM style, perhaps locating a Magnesium one to replace that is possible. I don't own an M1100 currently, so I've done less looking around at what is out there - quite obvious in my forgetting the suspension setup earlier.. oops - but perhaps there's something out there from Marvic/Marchesini/Febur or direct from RAM.   I've got the 'oem-sized' Febur mag eccentric for my 2v 748 project - the weight savings is noticeable and its unsprung weight at the very end of a lever - so math-wise, the inertia and such make for better traction with weight removed out there.

J V,

If you ever need a low paying job (but it comes with a great discount!) where you can put your Ducati-moto-knowledge to work, just call me.

i'll be moving back to Tennessee at the beginning of August. We'll see how the job market looks in Nashville first. Then I may be giving you a call. I'll certainly be headed your way with frosty brews at some point soon after I move back as I make the rounds.

RAM swingarms are deisgned to use stock hubs, but they DO make mag eccentric hubs too.

same as OEM dimensionally, but stupid light

nice! that would be very much worthwhile. On the "2v-SBK" project, I've got an OEM 748-916 hub, and later found a special oem-sized "billet" 748-916 hub - only has 2 teeth to adjust chain tension on it - very odd piece, and then I later found the OEM-sized mag eccentrics. They kind of go in order of lightness, heaviest-to-lightest, in the order I found them too.

I just checked RAM, after posting off memory, and I only see a listing for the 1098 hub.
I know I've seen a hub for the 848 (but don't see it from RAM - same as m1100?). 

What do you guys think about the idea of Ducati bringing back the Monster Challenge this year?

i love it. But is it for New Monsters only? If so, thats not 'INclusive' as in "being included in the ducati family/community" but rather "EXclusive" meaning 'all you pre-existing monster owners are excluded from the fun because you haven't bought a new [monster] bike recently'. and that doesn't give people warm-n-fuzzies.

I think it would make my wallet cry more than it already does.  

Might push me into starting next winter's plans early.

Categories should be made

1.Dual sided swingarm models
2.S2r
3.New Models
4.More custom items, aka motorswaps, and other changes that redefine the concept rather than accenting it. (The 696 - 996motor and desmodevil types here)

Makes everyone involved and gets rid of model biases

You cannot create a distinction between the DSS and S*R Models. That is not a fair method of categorization because:

The S4, a DSS, has a 4v motor in it. The S4R and S4Rt/S models also are 4V, but are SSS.
The S2R 800 and 1000 models are 2v powerplants with a SSS, while the M800 and M1000 - sharing the same motor as the S2R versions, but coming out of the factory just a bit earlier, are DSS.  

Do you divide by frame derivation? 2001 and older era, excluding the S4 on the east corner, and 2002 and newer up to 2007, and including the S4 on the west corner, 696/796/1100 in the north corner, and category-defying go in the south corner?

The problem is exacerbated because there are aftermarket kits to convert your DSS Monster into a 916-748-996-998 era swingarmed SSS-model. (Kit also available for old school Supersports too, mind you).   So if I show up with a 1995, 851-888 frame based Monster sporting a 916 era single-sided swingarm and wheel, do I compete with the other DSS models, or the subset of pre-2002 DSS models, or the 2V SSS / S2R model subset, or against the S4R's also, engine categorization be damned?

The answer should be "yes":  Make it "open-class" - or at least award over-all awards regardless of category if there must also be subdivided awards. A "let the people speak" kind of voting. If a crazy custom wins, great research/data gathering for Ducati. If more of type X Monster wins than type Y Monster, well - great research/data gathering for Ducati!  Win/Win.

i see your bike made it to Facebook on DNA's page

I would hope his bike could get on there as the Advertising & Brand Manager for Ducati North America ;)

It's coming together  [thumbsup]

Arrick - you sure you don't wanna go aluminum on the tank?  I can hook you up with Beater if you want  [thumbsup]

to be honest, i don't think that tank is worthy...

Really??  But... it has.... a switch  8).

ok ok, if the switch makes this bike faster in any way... as long as its a titanium or magnesium switch. AND, as long as said switch is safe, and legal. [coffee]

It is carbo tanium

It's a bit pricey indeed, but I believe it is worth it.

It's 1.5kg (3.3 lbs) lighter and holds 6L (1.6 gallon) more fuel than stock.

heh, no doubt.

i just think its attractive. Maybe paint it? I like that its metal, but it looks homemade (i know, it basically is handmade, just saying)

I think the big thing is that it isn't polished in the photos.  The question is what it would look like polished and cleared...

@jvax, I would definitely consider an aluminum tank. However I’m getting really anxious to finish this build... maybe in phase 2... Which I am already thinking about by the way...

yeah, would have to see it polished.

meant to say, not, attractive

but you caught my drift

i would think having it brushed would be even sexier...  imagine that bike with the full alum treatment in the orig thread, but cleaned up and all the aluminum brushed to follow the curves of the tank/bike as a extra accent...  would complete the whole look imo.  polished might be a bit too blingy for my tastes...

i'm not sure i see that really 'flowing' with the theme.

then again, if it could be clear-coated with tint in the clear to closely match the ram swingarm, that might be pretty nuts.

I see two options that would work well with that tank on this bike

Imagine this with black instead of red

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or this style

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yeah i was thinking of the second one too

oh, i didnt mean for arrick's bike, i meant that orig bike in jvax's thread.  arrick's would def need something else.

and really... if you're going to go as far as arrick has gone, i would just go ahead and gold plate the tank if he went aluminum.  and then do a darmah inspired look on it after in black.  also, gold plating it would def take care of any issues with corrosion.  that being said... gold plating aluminum is a bit more annoying... but hey, if you're going to go this far, go all the way  haha

Just make the tank out of 18K, it can be the King Faisal Bin Al Saud edition

Not the best resolution to illustrate the work, but here are a few pics from the same shop.

M900 alum tank.


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SBK 916/996/998/748 tanks.


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SBK 848/1098/1198 alum tanks.  3 different shapes/sizes.


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You can see more here:  http://sp-co.com/ducatism/tank.html (http://sp-co.com/ducatism/tank.html)  (in Japanese though)




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for that price (M900, oem shape, ~$1,800.00+) I think you can sign me up for an ETI instead.

Well, accept for brake lines. Will measure and order this weekend.

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Subscribed.  Very nice.

for me, porn. i love it.

So, I decided to take the “do-it-yourself” theme all the way through to paint... This is my first time with anything other than a rattle can, so I’m hoping for the best... Here are some in progress shots while I wait for the base coat to cure:

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I hate to rain on your parade

but base coats don't cure.

If you wait to apply clear you lose all adhesion.

HOK is meant to be applied wet on wet on wet. They recommend applying clear after 15 minutes.

Just sayin'.l

Thanks @ducpainter. Mute point as I botched the clear anyway.  [bang]

 Sand it and try again, you should be a pro when your done.  ;D  I took auto body and paint in college and this is something I would take on. Its not like your painting the family car.

 More updates please.

I am no painter. Everything I try to paint ends in disaster. This is why I pay people to paint stuff. Good luck.

The family car is easier IMO.

Arrick...if you sand and repaint, try not to sand through the clear. The clear can lift from fresh color.

If you can get away with it, you can sand the clear with 800 wet and just re-clear.

All that money spent on everything else, I'd just get a professional paint job that will look fantastic. Maybe that's just me though.

+99

@Triple J _ At the end of the day, I would agree. However, it’s something I always wanted to try and now I have. Now, it’s off to a professional.

Painting isn't hard to do. Making it look good is a different story.

Good job on trying  [thumbsup]

DP painted a carbon fiber windscreen for me -- the finish was beyond perfect, smooth as glass.  Having a professional do that job was totally worth it.   [thumbsup]

Fixed it for you ;D

ZING!

Incredible.......

Starting to really see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Rizoma Rearsets and Rear Brake reservoir went on tonight along with Driven 520 sprockets, DP sprocket flange, Speedymoto triples, Speedymoto clip-ons, Rizoma Sport line grips, DP bar-ends AND Brembo RCS brake and clutch master cylinders.

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so where's your ferrari?

On a performance note, not sure if I have missed it:

Did you do the DP or NCR cams for the 1100?
And kind of directly related: Lightweight timing rollers kit? (The 4-pulley kit for layshaft pulleys and cam pulleys)

And kind of related because its lighter and spinning: the DP lightweight flywheel?

An 1100 motard with that stuff is bad ass. 

He shipped it to Italy on his yacht to get the oil and tires changed..

Nah he engineered a bridge from the US to Italy and drove his bus that hauls his yact with the ferrari on it to bologna where the head of ferrari will personally service it for him.

You don't have to be rich to have something like this, I mean without looking to hard into it, I'd say this entire project could be done for around $30,000, which is about the same as a mid level Toyota, and I know which one I would rather have.

In fact, when all is said and done, my Monster will have less than $20,000 into it, initial bike purchase, carbon wheels/rotors, etc... all included.

if you put it that way, but its still a luxary item. If i had $20k i wouldnt spend it on a bike. Im not financially stable enough to drop it on toys. Id keep keep it for a rainy day/invest it in something i need. etc.

But if you DID, yea i picture my dream bike would only cost like 25k even with bling bling parts.

But isnt that how much a bridge from new york to italy cost anyway? :P

Just to interject a little perspective...

I paid less than 30K for my first house.

Just sayin' [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

Meh,  clearly the OP can afford the indulgence  [thumbsup].  And I'm enjoying watching this well bankrolled collection of exclusive, high-cost components assemble itself into what promises to be an incredible sight.  Looking forward to seeing what that fully ceramic coated exhaust looks like against the finished article. 

House??!?  You were lucky to have a house! We used to live in a paper bag...

Monty Python - Four Yorkshiremen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe1a1wHxTyo#normal)

Luxury....  [laugh].

You mean like this guy?

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1493291.ece (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1493291.ece)

Special thanks to Nathan at DucShop for his help. As these were made for the Hyper, there was no guarantee that they would work with the M1100, but so far everything looks to be perfect. Will work out fueling once the bike is all back together and I can get to a Dyno.

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the stepper motor hose is wider than the 08/09 hyper stepper hose.  Makes for a slight change, but otherwise fits great.  I just finished throwing some on this morning too

Where are you going to mount the ecu and all the other components?

@DoWorkSon, Not sure yet... I would have gotten in on your deal, but I am in a hurry to finish up and I wasn’t sure that I was even going to do this mod until a few days ago. I have some ideas that I will explore this weekend.

Well.... You are in luck... I ordered a couple of extra brackets just in case. And they will be ready next week... If you want one let know, since your not far I could have them to you within a few days

lol, making an exception to the "one more" rule?

Yeah, you could have a mid level Toyota but most people who would buy a Toyota aren't paying for it in full. I'd say, after reading both this thread and your S4Rt thread, that you guys are pretty neck and neck when it comes to the status of your builds. The difference is, this guy has bought and paid off his new Toyota in one month.

On top of that your S4Rt can be had for what, around 10k? I think that's around 5k less than a new 1100s?

I'm not trying to make enemies, what you both are doing is very impressive. I wish I was in the position to do half of what you guys already have.

Keep up the good work and I can't wait till both of these projects are done, that way i have some naughty pics to look at when the GF isn't home!!


 [thumbsup] [thumbsup]   [bacon] [bacon]

I assume the stacks require a PCV as well for fueling?  If so, gonna go with auto-tuning?  Man I wish you could document all the mods you've done to this and how to do them, it would be an awesome resource for the rest of us!  Great work!

@Amlethae, I will be going with a PC V, but after speaking with Dynojet, it is apparent that the Autotune is not a good option for this particular application.

I've never really been into the auto-tune concept, but what was their reasoning?

I don't think anyone in California is using Rexxer software yet, but Redline in VA might be able to work with you on making a custom map and flashing it (although shipping the ecu a few times has reprecussions).

A PCV with a good dual cylinder tune sounds like your best option

In what way is it not a good option?

@ungeheuer, They did not recommend it. I know that one reason was that I would have to drill a hole in the exhaust for a third sensor  [thumbsdown].

Ungeheuer and I had our ECU's flashed to remove the closed loop portion of the fuel map and to remove the O2 sensors. Ung is currently running a PCV with dual autotune using the stock O2 bungs.

This is what I'm aiming to do but I need some cash first and I'd like to hear about more people doing it with success :-)

Can you use the auto tune for Harley twins, and splice the 02 leads to run from the sensor to both the ecu and at unit?

Just postulating ideas with no knowledge of the autotune wiring

I don't want to jack this thread. You should find answers here http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=42213.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=42213.0)

The bike is really awesome and I'm excited to see your continuing progress.

I have to ask, though - what's the story on those high-rise clipons?  If you want the bars up that high, why not go with risers & handlebars rather than clipons?

Well yeah, that would suck as a half-arsed non-option  [roll]. 

The advice coming out of DynoJet Central seems to be a little disappointingly inadequate recently.  Business must be so good that they dont want to sell any more Dual Autotune systems  [bang].  In fact, dual Autotune can be made to work very well on your M1100 by replacing both of your stock 02 sensors.  Although going for the PCV and having it nicely setup on a Dyno is the more conventional way to arrive at an excellent (static) result [thumbsup].   

Two Solid Reasons, imo:

Direct input to the forks with clipons, rather than through a  central mounting point / risers and several other bolt connections means less flex.

If you go down with clipons - you replace only the clipon that's been damaged - which is less expensive than a complete bar. Similarly, you only have to redrill the mount-holes for the controls/switches/etc on that particular side, rather than both.

Seriously?  Speedymoto sells the replacement bars for his clipons in pairs, $50/pr.  You can buy a decent handlebar for about that same money.  Or you can buy a sexy carbon Driven bar for about half of the initial cost of the Speedy clipons.

Also, I don't think that this qualifies as a budget build. ;)

That's the fancy speedymoto 'bent-end' bars.  SpeedyMoto learned from the mistake of CycleCat and did not use a proprietary bar design for their clipons - the clamps can use any normal clipon bar. You can buy expensive titanium bars from NCR to use, or carbon fiber bars, or you can simply get standard, non-angled clipon bars for $20-30.   Its about convenience more than budget, but I'd call that a smart move budget-wise too.   And its half the hassle of drilling for and moving both sides of the controls.

If you are buying spares by the pair, then it comes out cheaper again - they aren't sold by "Right" or "Left" - so if you go down twice on the right hand side, you aren't left with an extra LH bar and the need to re-buy a RH bar. You can flip-flop 'em back and forth.

If you are keeping the cosmetic theme of the bike going, though, a high-aesthetic MX-style handlebar that's tapered (since this is an M1100, and tapered bars flex less) is more than the cost of the pair of SM angled clipon replacement bars.

My guess is because the clip-ons look better. That's subjective, but that's why I would do it.  8) A practical reason is clip-ons offer more adjustability compared to bars, as they can be rotated to get the desired angle, whereas bars need to be changed to alter the angle.

Given the amount spent on the build, I can't see crash worthiness and/or cost being an issue.

I just wanna see some cool fab work.  Sure, bolting on parts can cause headaches, but lets see some custom stuff!

I guess I was thinking that "while building it, do so to avoid hassles down the road".   The lower cost of replacing just a single bar is a small bit of silver lining when you bin a bike like this and bust one.

I hear what you're saying but am thoroughly convinced Arrick wouldn't sweat the cost of a new bar or clipon. I'm sure he picked the clipons because he likes how they look, plus with the aftermarket triple they're a lot lighter. The stock upper triple is a heavy beast.

The biggest reason for the clip-ons was to be able to really dial in the position of the bars / controls for me and my riding style. From what I have read here on the forum, I know there is some question about the adjustability of the Speedymoto clip-ons, but I will have to wait until I get the tank and panels back on before I can comment on that. I also prefer the cleaned up look of the front end with the clip-ons and new Speedymoto triples.

Should have some big progress to show by the weekend. Stay tuned.

 [popcorn]

Thanks.  I also love the look of clip-ons on naked bikes, including the Monster - just not that into the tallboys.  It's your bike, though, and you're doing a great job of it.

Can't wait!

After my failed attempt at painting, I took it to John at Finishing Touch. Special thanks to John for a great (and extremely quick) job!

Here’s John’s website: Finishing Touch (http://www.finishingtouch4u.com/)

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You are going to need more engine work to pull of the "R" in that paint scheme, or risk the end result of an 'SP' type of build being mislabeled as an 'R' type of build (using current SBK letter designations as guide posts)

A good excuse for a “Phase 2” build...

Touché

im pretty sure compared to any other current model monster sold at a dealer or here, his is an R

nice paint sir!

Current letter designations are following this trend:

S - upgraded forks and shock to Ohlins (or equivalent) mid-level components, add a piece or two of carbon. Depending on model line, the non-adj. damper is swapped with an adjustable unit (Superbikes - the SF retains the normal non-adj damper on the S model, and the Monster continues to go through life with no damper on any showroom floor model), likewise some models get lighter forged aluminum wheels.

SP - standard motor internals, but with lots of upgraded accessories like aluminum tank, fancier paint scheme, high end suspension, traction control, quick shifter, clutch setup, a few bits of carbon, the forged aluminum Marchesini wheels, etc.  the upgrades are all *external* to the motor

R - titanium valves, titanium con-rods, different pistons, different cams, different crank, etc plus a lot of the other features (like high end suspension, Corse traction control,  paint scheme, everything is carbon, aluminum tank, still the forged alu Marchesini wheels, etc - some "street" features like passenger pegs are gone for good), huge difference in power - the major changes are the big internal differences.

Its much closer to an SP with external changes like swingarm, some carbon, clutch & clutch cover, brakes, etc, and with some creature-comfort/aesthetic personal touches like the bars, etc.   Wouldn't be an "R" using Ducati's nomenclature (or an SPO or SPS for that matter), without at least a minimal change to cams, hi-comp pistons, and something as small as a lightweight flywheel - its a far shade from an R.   An "R" build in true Ducati fashion would have the cams and pistons PLUS upgraded con rods and lighter crank, and the valves would be lighter if not also up a size as well.

Its one of those things some non-authorized dealerships will try to pull by putting a few DP parts on a bike (like a slave cylinder, mirrors, clutch cover/pressure plate, and monster-Art body kit), and then calling it a special edition of one type or another.   That ain't "special", its simply 'rounded-out' - in the car world, that would be "dealer installed accessories" rather than a modified model (if you were to compare to something like a Yenko or a Lingenfelter, etc etc etc)

not bagging on his ride at all, it would be a beyond a hoot to ride and I'm excited to see the final product or final of 'phase 1' (and its net weight sans gas to see how it fares against the published dry weight #'s), but I am certainly going to egg him on to drop the motor and build it up some more:  Arrick could grab an OEM evo lighter weight charging system, lightened/balanced crank, +2mm bore & high compression, port/polish heads, thermal/ceramic coat exhaust port in head, Ti valves, DP/Nichols/Fox-machined lightweight flywheel, lightweight Z=20 roller kit (all 4 pulleys - 2 for cams, 2 for layshaft),  lighten the primary gears, etc.   That'd be very much an "R" model by any measure.

gotta agree with J V on this one as well.

Motor building is what sets the R from the rest of the pack

well, then he screwed up the paint twice....


just kidding, go with it man, its a sick bike, sick paint

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My god man!!!
 

[thumbsup] [drool] [thumbsup]

This is one of those suggestions I'm prone to in my life: do it, and then we'll decide if it's good enough to keep::

Gold rim stripes.

I'd love to see you have that seat redone with gold stitching to match the bike. That red stands out. Everything else is beyond words IMHO. Secksy bike!

Or recover the seat in a purposefully chosen leather hide.  I've seen it on an S4RS and I thought it was awesome (he did it right... I suppose it would be very easy to go wrong)

I was thinking the same thing about the stitching. Anyone know anyone who could re-stitch it?

 Awesome! cant wait to see the finished product. You need to enter your bike in the monster challenge, you are setting the bar high just with your eye for the colors you are using.

fortunately, he can't enter... works for DNA

May be it's to spark interest for the monster challenge?

Poster bike?

Would be great advertisement on flyers, etc

+1.    Ding ding ding!!!

Truth


Hopefully this attracts some pretty cool builds.  It's an excellent platform, but not too much has been done with it yet.

I will be dissapointed if it ends up as just some simple bolt-ons and paint.

Give Corbin (http://www.corbin.com/california.shtml (http://www.corbin.com/california.shtml)) a call. Since they have a facility down in Hollister it would be easy to drop off. Hell they might even do it for free as a promo so they can add it to their resume "Involved with Project Bike from DNA".

Unless someone cracks the case and bumps the 1100 to a 1200 with TI internals... I assume it will be bolt ons and paint.  But, with the voting being based on pictures... I doubt that would make much difference.

100mm pistals is the 'between-er', requiring just a bore from 98-to-100mm to the cylinders

While not required, it woudl certainly be advised to split the cases for a balanced (and lightened while you are at it) crank - which really isn't that spendy, add some beefier rods, and enjoy the results.



And if you're thinking NCR, you bore the cases on that one to have thicker walled cylinders than a big-bore'd cylinder would.... and they've apparently got a 1300 kit in the works.

That is what I was thinking... and a 1300 would just be stupid.  Fun, but stupid.

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That paint is crazy.

i would officially never ride it.

damn that looks good.

Excellent choice of paint color and scheme.   [thumbsup]

The work of maestro!

Can't wait to see it finished.

 [popcorn]

Looking good! 

I love it!!!!!! That bike looks great, good work by far the best M1100 ive ever seen. [beer]

The gold you went with is amazing. I'll be hitting you up for color info if I ever do something like it.

How dare you only post three pictures.  We demand more!  [bow_down] [bow_down]

Very very nice job!! I love the way the gold termi decals look on carbon.  [clap]

Not sure if it would be overboard but what about a gold trellis...eh?

OK.
That is just SEXY

Imo that would be too much.  He nailed it just right with all the gold accents he has now.

On the other hand like a few before said, gold stitching on the seat would be hella sexy

I think he should replace the top of the seat material with some nice leather and get some kind of embroidery in it kind of like those custom choppers have.  That would be sick.

we haven't even seen a picture of the full bike, swing arm and all. that could be overkill, if thats even posible. also, if he got a magnesium trellis made, i don't think anyone would have said "thats just too much"  [coffee]

We may have not seen the full bike yet but the red stitching has already pulled a few peoples eyes away from the sexy curves of the bike.

I mean...its such a minor thing because the bike is just sex on wheels as it is.  But seeing as he is going all out and wants everything just right, getting rid of the red stitch in my opinion is key.

yeah but the price of gold these days, especially in thread form...   ah he can afford it!

I really didn't like Termi's on this model. Till I saw em wearing black on a black bike. Inspiring.

This bike looks amazing, though I think an exhaust like H-Competition would look better...

It would ruin this bikes personality. H-comp is too incredibly loud for this bike and it's attitude. In fact, it's pretty much too loud for any bike, trust me.

I think a different exhaust would look much better. Boomtubes or am underseat exhaust which doesn't clutter the backend and allows the swingarm and other parts to stand out. I'm not a fan of the termis or many of the other slip ons for how they look and swallow up the back end of the bike.

However I think your right about it not matching this bikes personality... This bike is too pretty and refined for the h-comp exhaust

And btw I love my h-comp exhaust, it's not too loud, it can never be too loud

we all have opinions guys, lets see how it looks in full before we throw it under the bus.

dude... It's loud as make the beast with two backs. When I ride in groups they make me stay in the back.  >:(

Basically like a 2 cylinder funny car.

I've had people tell me they can hear it from campus when I'm at my house over a mile away. I wish the mythical "baffle" that was advertised actually existed. The thing I received stopped gas flow and caused the PC to turn white.


Regardless, I'd put the "quiet" boomtubes on this 1100, but termi's are always classy. 

+1 on the termi's fitting on this bike... plus, i'm pretty sure he must have gotten a pretty decent deal on them with his job.

ever since i've seen those termi's ceramic coated, i know that if/when i ever get a 696 mid pipe, that's going to be my next winter mod along with the headers.  and i'll also be copying removal of the sticker and spraying on a stencil instead... but prob in flat white for mine.

I don't know....I think the "refined" aspects of this bike and the nasty aspects of the h-comp exhaust would go well together.  Kinda like the prom queen slipping ya the pinky when she is droppin dome!

 [laugh]

dont know if these were posted here or not. found them elsewhere
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The bike is gorgeous!  Can't wait to see the finished product!

Life sucks ;D

He must have finished up and has been too busy riding to post finished pics  :(

God I hope so.  I'd hate to see a bike like that not be ridden!

Stay tuned guys... I just got back from being out of town for a while and I plan to ride the bike to the Quail Lodge Motorcycle Gathering in Carmel this weekend. Obviously, that means finished pics coming very soon. I also plan to capture some video.

What did you end up doing to hold ecu and electronics once you eliminated airbox?

Nicely done bike - Looking forward to some of those finished pics and videos!

LOL it never ends...

LOL.  I'm legitimately curious!  I want to see hot pics.

@2-Skinny, I fabricated one by hand with a piece of sheet metal and a sheet of carbon fiber.

(http://www.arrickmaurice.com/forum-images/ecu-bracket.jpg)

Looks good!

I hate that I found this post. That bike is absolutely gorgeous.....

Hey Arrick, stop messing f'n around, bro.  [coffee]

Just show us the money shots already.

Where are the sexy time bike porn pics?

Here is some sexy-time porn sound I grabbed today when I fired her back up for the first time:
http://ducati.kontain.com/arrick/entries/58220/the-sound-of-monster/ (http://ducati.kontain.com/arrick/entries/58220/the-sound-of-monster/)

hope you don't mind if i post this here?

here is his video (sound clip?)
The Sound of Monster (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4PDqnZwf0c&feature=player_embedded#normal)

Not at all. I tried to do it myself with no luck. Thanks.

Such a tease...you must work for the marketing department at DNA.   :P

Grabbed a quick shot last night (this morning...) after finishing up and a quick test ride around the parking lot. Many more photos to come this weekend.

(http://new01.ugc.ducati.kontain.com/photo/20110520/prod_44e4efcd-870a-4f4a-8160-fc8d7688f6da/tb_1920x1080.jpg)

 :o

Holy Sh it dude- that turned out awesome!


Not sold on stock headlight...  :-\

Looks nice.

The cans and headers look further than usual from the underside of the seat. Any reason, or is that normal?

Could definitely be improved by being parked in MY garage....

i just shit myself.

























im not kidding

FYI Guys (and gals)

Per the suggestion of a member on the Ducati Community, we’re going to start a pool (kind of) for closest guess at the new weight of the bike. I’ll dig around for some Ducati swag to give to the closest guess. If you want to throw your name in the hat, post up your numbers here: http://ducati.kontain.com/arrick/entries/58268/one-quick-shot-before-the-onslaught-of-photos-that-will-come-this-weekend/ (http://ducati.kontain.com/arrick/entries/58268/one-quick-shot-before-the-onslaught-of-photos-that-will-come-this-weekend/)

i posted...

Hey Arrick--
tell your bosses to open up the Monster Challenge contest worldwide next time. I live in Germany (American though with a US Spec bike) so I can't enter. I only saw like 6 bikes...

or at least give exemptions for people who work for the military overseas.

Raux, is your bike here in the states or in Germany?

in germany with me. the military shipped it for me

Raux,

As a gesture of our respect and appreciation for our troops, we will make an exception for you as an active member of the US Armed Forces. We would be honored to have you participate and if you make it to the finals, we’ll have your bike shipped to Indy and give you a VIP Ducati MotoGP experience just as we would for any of the other finalists.

Do me a favor and let me know which post is yours after you’ve submitted it. Also, just out of curiosity... which branch of the military are you in?

Looking forward to seeing your bike in the challenge!

- Arrick

Arrick, thank you.. but I cannot accept based on a misconception.
I work for the Army as a government employee.

I served in the Air force previously. As an Army civilian, I have been in Kosovo, Bosnia and Iraq on short missions, but never in danger (unless you count sitting in a C-130 travelling through northern Iraq low enough to draw enemy fire... on purpose according to the loadmaster so they can help out the SF guys... as in danger)

We have a few members on this forum who are active duty and I would hope that if that is the required criteria that you would extend that to them.

Never been a fan of gold on a motorcycle.  This motorcycle has changed my mind on that.  What a great looking Monster.

Well done,

Jim

Finally got around to shooting some detailed pics. Below are a few and because there are so many, you can view the rest in a gallery at the following link: http://ducati.kontain.com/arrick/entries/58385/arricks-monster-ineligible-for-competition/ (http://ducati.kontain.com/arrick/entries/58385/arricks-monster-ineligible-for-competition/)

(http://new01.ugc.ducati.kontain.com/photo/20110523/prod_19fe21ad-fe69-4750-a388-dc13301c7545/tb_1920x1080.jpg)

(http://new01.ugc.ducati.kontain.com/photo/20110523/prod_1e25a47e-351c-494f-8efc-db878e09a12c/tb_1920x1080.jpg)

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(http://new01.ugc.ducati.kontain.com/photo/20110523/prod_77a08d34-a1a8-48b4-9f44-b38d691eccfd/tb_1920x1080.jpg)

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(http://new01.ugc.ducati.kontain.com/photo/20110523/prod_6f728862-d3de-4311-bf1f-ada82312f09c/tb_1920x1080.jpg)

(http://arrickmaurice.com/forum-images/Monster1100Thumbnails.jpg)

It's beautiful! Easily my favorite Monster ever.

Really cool looking bike you have there. Nice job [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

That bike is so beyond the word gorgeous.

Quick question, really not trying to be nit picky, but the bike is so good all I can do is pick nits......why did you go with a white Ducati logo instead of going gold on it?

It looks gold to me.

those black ohlins... sigh... one day... haha

awesome man, now time for you to start another project for us to drool over ;)

All logos are gold accept for Ohlins, which I definitely considered going gold with... still might...

Duh. It was the reflection on the close up. Fail.

Want....those.....brakes  [drool]

The more I look at this bike the more I think wheels.

What wheels are you running?

Marchesini Forged Magnesium – Insanely Light

List of Modifications (At least all that I can remember)

Ducati Performance Magnesium Engine Side Case

Ducati Performance Magnesium Alternator Cover

Ducati Performance Billet Clutch Slave Cylinder

Ducati Performance Ventilated Clutch Pressure Plate

Ducati Performance Carbon Fiber Open Clutch Cover

Ducati Performance Rear Sprocket Flange

Ducati Performance Steering Head Nut

Ducati Performance Bar Ends

Ducati Performance Carbon Fiber Front Fender

Ducati Performance Carbon Fiber Rear Fender

Ducati Performance Carbon Fiber Instrument Cover

Ducati Performance Carbon Fiber Air Intakes

Ducati Performance Touring Seat

Ducati Performance Short Tail Guard

Termignoni Full Exhaust System (Ceramic Coated Black)

Brembo Machined Nickel Plated Front Calipers

Brembo Machined Rear Caliper

Brembo T-drive Rotors

Brembo RCS Brake Master Cylinder

Brembo RCS Clutch Master Cylinder

Marchesini Forged Magnesium Wheels

Ram Italia Magnesium Swingarm

Ram Italia Carbon Fiber Subframe

Speedymoto Upper and Lower Triple Clamps

Speedymoto Tall Boy Clip-ons

Speedymoto Leggero Belt Covers

Speedymoto Leggero Front Sprocket Cover

Speedymoto Stainless Clutch Springs

Rizoma Rearsets

Rizoma Racing Pegs

Rizoma Sport Line Grips

Rizoma Front Brake Fluid Resevoir

Rizoma Clutch Fluid Resevoir

Rizoma Rear Brake Fluid Resevoir

Rizoma Rear Axle Slider

Driven 520 Front Sprocket

Driven 520 Rear Sprocket

Driven 520 Rear Sprocket Carrier

RK 520 Chain

Duc Shop Velocity Stacks

K&N Air Filters

Light Werkes Integrated Tail Light

Power Commander V

Fren Tubo Brake Lines

Anodized Black Ohlins Forks

Poder Coated Black Ohlins Rear Shock

Custom Paint by Finishing Touch from Monteray, CA

Very nice  [clap]

Awesome pics of an awesome bike!!

My hats off to you! By far the most gone through new monster. Beautiful Work!  [thumbsup] [clap]

A work of art, no less  [clap]

Would be interesting to see the dyno chart with the PC V and the new filters,etc if you've had a chance to get it tuned ?

Can I get a running total of the cost of parts on that list?  ;D

I wanted to ask that, too, but since you're out with it, I'll second it.  ;D

lazy people... it's all online

yeah no kidding, he already did all this work, dont make him do more. especially THAT work.

Hi Arrick,
where do you purchase the Ducati Performance spring cap?
I am very interest in it, thanks!!

They come with the DP Pressure Plate.

Where to purchase the DP pressure plate??
Thanks for your information.

Any Ducati dealer sells Ducati Performance parts

Anything from "Ducati Performance" will be purchasable from any authorized Ducati dealership - if not in stock, they will be able to order it (assuming it is still current production parts).

The guys are correct in that any authorized Ducati dealer should be able to get you the parts you want.

You can see all of the DP parts & Accessories here: http://ducatiusa.com/accessories/index.do (http://ducatiusa.com/accessories/index.do) and you can purchase them here as well: http://store.ducatiusa.com/ (http://store.ducatiusa.com/)

Took the bike down to Moto Italiano in Santa Cruz for the weigh-in. Thanks to Jason for breaking out the scales. The bike weighed in a 368 lbs wet.
(http://ugc.ducati.kontain.com/photo/20110529/prod_3bd81a32-6607-4f93-967a-ba94fa966fb7/tb_1920x1080.jpg)

 :o

nice!

whats oem wet weight? or more importantly what is your net weight loss through this whole rebuild?

i think the 1100 is listed at 370 dry

That's a significant drop!

Nice!  How much fuel in the tank?

...and that's probably optimistic.

+1 to optimism in the advertised dry weight. helium in tires...

There is a low seat on ebay currently with 2 days left.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250826886231&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT#ht_500wt_1182 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250826886231&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT#ht_500wt_1182)

(http://new01.ugc.ducati.kontain.com/photo/20110711/prod_4a55501a-16d0-435e-ad0b-5d758af97c89/tb_1920x1080.jpg)

(http://new01.ugc.ducati.kontain.com/photo/20110711/prod_ac08f2d5-dd4e-46d2-b739-64d76029756e/tb_1920x1080.jpg)

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very lovely!

 [Dolph] sweet ride.

NICE!!  [evil]

Price per pound of weight loss?

I’m going to guess around $500 per pound  :o

 [evil] [evil] [evil]  YEAH!!!     [evil] [evil] [evil]

Beautiful  [clap]

That's a nice bike...completely over the top...but very nice!  [thumbsup]

(http://new01.ugc.ducati.kontain.com/photo/20110712/prod_3627fc16-e620-4f35-8049-71a0abdc1cae/tb_1920x1080.jpg)

Arrick, you running any signal lights up front?
-theo

it's like... so well done and good looking, it's gotten a bit boring to drool over...

that being said... i'm waiting to see you can come up with for phase 2 ;)  haha

I’ve got some really sleek LED ones on order. If they arrive in time, they’ll be on the bike for Laguna... They would look good on your new to you Sport Classic.   [Dolph]

Do I detect a bit of sarcasm? ;)  Well, you'll be happy to know I'm holding off on that bike. I don't think I'm ready to part with the current ride, so if anything, and if I can swing it, a new to me GT1000 will need to be an 'in addition to' rather then an 'instead of'.

Would love to check out that ride of yours at Laguna, but, oh wait, I'm not going. Instead, I'll be in Portland with my in-laws. Ask me where I'd rather be?  :-\

So when you say 368 lbs wet? Does that include a full tank of gas?

Yes, it was full of gas.

Just as long as you keep it in the family, I’m good with it. You should snatch it up while you have the chance.  [thumbsup]

Lookingmat this bike makes me want to spend money  [bang]

Still would have gone with boomtubes.


Looks $$ though.

being a DNA employee I bet most choices were made to support the home team.

Curious how you got the glossy forks?  Are they painted?

ohlins - black anodized

Everybody seems to say that Boomtubes degrade performance, and he obviously cares about performance, so a full Termi system (or similar) makes sense. I agree that the Boomtubes look great, though (and weigh less, too).

Must be the angle/light, cause they look SUPER glossy.  All the forks I've ever seen ano'd were a flat/satin black

Well, they certainly could have been cleared over, but I think the Ohlins-black anodization is pretty glossy - kopfjager had his ohlins rearshock re-ano'd black by Ohlins, and the desmo's forks come that way from the factory

They’re simply anodized black. They did come out pretty glossy though.

 [clap] [clap] [clap]

i have NEVER been a fan of the newer gen monsters until now.  from one black bike man to another - well done arrick.  looks very subtle but super nasty.  i think it's the best looking monster north of 2008 i've ever seen. 

Arrick, love your bike. Absolutely astonishing!!!

How do you like the riding position of the tall boys?

I really like where they’re at. I have been tweaking hear and there for the past couple months (Gone through three seats) to really get it dialed in and I think I’ve got it where I like it.

If you don't mind....who did the forks?  Last few sets I've had done were hard anodized.  Much flatter of a finish, but I like the gloss (as long as it will hold up).

my guess is back to Ohlins in North Carolina; that's who blacked the ohlins shock on kopfjager's machine

i'd like to have 'em do some of my bits and pieces as well, but re-blacking the shock is around $400, and respringing with a titanium spring is also $350-400, and for the substantial decrease in weight on a working/moving part, the Ti Spring is winning the battle for money I don't have in my head right now.

I worked directly with Ohlins USA in Hendersonville, NC. They outsource their anodizing to someone local to them. I am not sure who...

why dont people read the threads.... do they think its just us  [clap] the whole time?

Took the opportunity to get some photos of my own during the Monster Challenge photo shoot at Indy.

(http://new01.ugc.ducati.kontain.com/photo/20111010/prod_93dc8d3b-ff0d-489c-bd91-8b5784992ec2/tb_1920x1080.jpg)

(http://new01.ugc.ducati.kontain.com/photo/20111010/prod_b02f644f-5412-4e30-b1d1-bd927155c8f8/tb_1920x1080.jpg)

(http://new01.ugc.ducati.kontain.com/photo/20111010/prod_627a1cc1-9257-48fe-acfb-6a1542b95e5f/tb_1920x1080.jpg)

(http://new01.ugc.ducati.kontain.com/photo/20111010/prod_64919f7d-d321-4583-81e2-827e2de57aac/tb_1920x1080.jpg)

(http://new01.ugc.ducati.kontain.com/photo/20111010/prod_0237a511-c387-49c6-b2b6-04ef624245ee/tb_1920x1080.jpg)

Hi Arrick,

  Sourced a set of Magnezium super lites for my Monster, did you have yours sprayed..?   
If so mate, what did you put on them  ?

Cheers,

Brian W

Brian

Are you referring to the wheels? Those came gloss black in my case.

Hello Arrick,
Any chance you could post some links to desktop sized photos?  Give us something to dream about while slaving away at work?

Thanks,
Jason

Yes mate, sorry.i meant your wheels........Thanks.....

Brian

Huh Brian, new wheels on the way? ;D

This one is sized to fill the screen of my 15" MacBook
Pro: http://ugc.ducati.kontain.com/photo/20111010/prod_93dc8d3b-ff0d-489c-bd91-8b5784992ec2/tb_1920x1080.jpg (http://ugc.ducati.kontain.com/photo/20111010/prod_93dc8d3b-ff0d-489c-bd91-8b5784992ec2/tb_1920x1080.jpg)

Meaning what?  You can always just place me on ignore if my questions annoy you.

Saw the bike and Indy, thing looked great btw!

Just going to post some new pics and realized some links are broken... I’ll work on it.

dear god, you did even more to the bike?

best zombie thread ever. haha, cant wait for the pics.

 [popcorn]

This was my thought, too.  My bet is someone started offering carbon fiber tires. :)

+1!

Are there any working links to this project, I'd love to see how it turned out.

I found this old link:

http://ducati.kontain.com/arrick/entries/58385/arricks-monster-ineligible-for-competition/ (http://ducati.kontain.com/arrick/entries/58385/arricks-monster-ineligible-for-competition/)

Post a new link Arrick bike looks awesome great job!

thanks for reviving this old build thread guys...and reminding us all how poor we really are  [bang]

Yup!  I am obviously quite poor.  No matter what I do to my bike I will never get it to the level of this one.

My goodness, that carbon fiber sub frame..... [drool] [drool] [drool]

I see an easy $25k in mods alone.  Must be nice!  Meanwhile the rest of us squabble about the cost of Rizoma mirrors lol.