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Swing arm differences between the monoposto (2006) and biposto (2007) as well as a stock tail vs. chopped.

4 files, last one added on Feb 28, 2010
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My Italian Mistress


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March 13, 2010, I get my first sport bike, a 2006 Sport Classic 1000 monosposto. Unfortunately I got a cold and had to have her delivered but I did <ahem> force myself around the block once.

9 files, last one added on Mar 13, 2010
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Ducati clutch cover install


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One of the most basic -- and easiest -- changes a rider can make to their Duc is to change the dry clutch cover with an after-market unit. Here's how to do it!

9 files, last one added on Mar 20, 2010
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Grips and TankSlapper install


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Replacing my stock grips with Driven's Skullys; TankSlapper film on tank.

22 files, last one added on Apr 03, 2010
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LED tail light install


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Replacing the 1157 tail light bulb with a LED unit.

10 files, last one added on Apr 08, 2010
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Sato Sliders


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Sato Sliders, front axle and frame, on my Sport Classic 1000

17 files, last one added on Apr 14, 2010
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Ducati voltage regulator/rectifier relocation


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Simple procedure to move the stock Ducati voltage regulator/rectifier from under the seat to under the seat pan. This puts the VR in a location that gets MUCH more air flow to help keep it cool.
1June2011 Update: Added additional pictures for mounting a home-made MOSFET R/R bracket.

26 files, last one added on Jun 01, 2011
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Wolfgang's Gauge Lowering Mounts


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One of the members on www.ducati.ms made a batch of black anodized gauge lowering brackets and I was able to buy a pair! What they do is move the gauges slightly rearward so they can clear the headlight bucket and tip the front of the gauges downward, thus changing the angle of the gauge faces. Instead of the gauges facing your chest they now face, well, your face.

25 files, last one added on Sep 11, 2010
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ROOF helmet


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After roughly 8+ years I finally got a new helmet. I agonized about getting a jet-style helmet but the thought of no lower jaw protection just doesn't sit well with me. I wanted a modular helmet but the US made units just don't look good...to much of a touring look and I wanted something that looked good on my Italian steed. I came across www.designerhelmets.com and found several helmets I liked but I kept going back to the French designed ROOF RO5 Boxer V8, Graphic Orange. Here it is...

21 files, last one added on Jul 28, 2011
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Motolectric HICAP SC1K449 viewsHere's everything that came in the kit -- WOW! Nicely stocked with everything one would need, including zip ties, nice large gloves, and various chemicals!Jul 25, 2016
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Diavel low-beam HID729 viewsHID on the left, OEM H7 on the right. Notice that the HID bulb is taller.Oct 03, 2014
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Diavel headlight film install836 viewsMy little helper showing the bottom tinted and the top untinted.Oct 03, 2014
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Diavel LED turn signals392 viewsSize comparison of the incandescent (left) bulb vs. the LED unit (right). Though the LED unit is taller it will still fit inside the signal housing with room to spare.Aug 02, 2014
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Dry clutch change738 views...to mate with the notch in the one clutch spring post. I seriously don't think it matters but I tried to follow the workshop manual instructions as closely as I could, just in case.Aug 05, 2013
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Timing-belt change485 viewsFor the inner belt that runs the vertical (rear) cylinder I made my own mark on the belt and pulley at about the center spot.Jul 28, 2013
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Ohlins rear suspension install532 viewsOEM Sachs on top (black spring) and Ohlins racing on the bottom (yellow spring).Dec 27, 2012
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PCIII-USB installed488 viewsThe PCIII-USB and the extensions completed, ready for installation!Apr 28, 2012