Ducati exhaust and tail section on VTR? Opinions on options?
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Ducati exhaust and tail section on VTR? Opinions on options?
Hello every body. Looking for some info yeah I've hit the search countless times, but no luck so far.
I'm trying come up with info on installing a Ducati tail section and hi exhaust from a 748/996 on my Superhawk naked build. The stock tail and exhaust I've been told looks guppy like something from a Katana or Hyubusa.
And as much as I love my bike I've felt that since first bought it many years ago.
I've saw builds with the tailsection itself but not with exhaust too. Has anyone seen it done?
The R1/Cbr 1000 tail conversions just look way too long and out of balance on it.
Any opinions on other tails and exhaust set ups that look good on it?
Trying to do this on the low buck as I have plans to buy a new KTM Duke this spring, don't want waste a lot of money on trying something that won't work.
Thanks in advance for any info.
I'm trying come up with info on installing a Ducati tail section and hi exhaust from a 748/996 on my Superhawk naked build. The stock tail and exhaust I've been told looks guppy like something from a Katana or Hyubusa.
And as much as I love my bike I've felt that since first bought it many years ago.
I've saw builds with the tailsection itself but not with exhaust too. Has anyone seen it done?
The R1/Cbr 1000 tail conversions just look way too long and out of balance on it.
Any opinions on other tails and exhaust set ups that look good on it?
Trying to do this on the low buck as I have plans to buy a new KTM Duke this spring, don't want waste a lot of money on trying something that won't work.
Thanks in advance for any info.
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Obviously, my opinion, but I like the look/lines of the stock tail section.
One thing I've seen that I don't like is when a newer, more modern tail with sharper angles/lines is put on a SH. I don't think that looks good because the more angular tail is in contrast with the more rounded flowing lines of the front fairing.
One thing I've seen that I don't like is when a newer, more modern tail with sharper angles/lines is put on a SH. I don't think that looks good because the more angular tail is in contrast with the more rounded flowing lines of the front fairing.
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Exactly what "info" are you looking for? First off, anything can be made to work with enough skill and/or money. I'm sure I've seen similar stuff done in the past, but what you want will obviously need to be custom fabricated-the subframe, the seat, the midpipes for the exhaust (which IMO always look awkward because you don't have a single sided swingarm), etc. The only way that could ever be "low-buck" is if you're doing all/most all of the work yourself, otherwise don't bother. Consider Photoshopping it up first so you might have an idea of whether you do or don't like the way it looks.
My opinion, I feel the stock tail follows/matches the lines and proportions of the rest of the bodywork perfect. It's an over 20 year old design. Obvious technology and performance difference aside, I happen to think 90's sportbikes are much more handsome that the origami nightmare looking crap they make today (layed eyes on a new H2 lately?) In the end though that's all just my personal opinion, and opinions are like a$$holes, everyone has one. If you like the way something looks that's all that matters, go for it, it's your bike. I can stress from experience though that just finding the right fabrication shop who is actually capable of doing clean correct work is going to be an effort in itself. And once you're lucky enough to have that taken care of, some quick common sense math can probably add up the cost of all the parts, custom fab work, custom seat, paint and body, etc, etc pretty quickly.
My opinion, I feel the stock tail follows/matches the lines and proportions of the rest of the bodywork perfect. It's an over 20 year old design. Obvious technology and performance difference aside, I happen to think 90's sportbikes are much more handsome that the origami nightmare looking crap they make today (layed eyes on a new H2 lately?) In the end though that's all just my personal opinion, and opinions are like a$$holes, everyone has one. If you like the way something looks that's all that matters, go for it, it's your bike. I can stress from experience though that just finding the right fabrication shop who is actually capable of doing clean correct work is going to be an effort in itself. And once you're lucky enough to have that taken care of, some quick common sense math can probably add up the cost of all the parts, custom fab work, custom seat, paint and body, etc, etc pretty quickly.
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Exactly what "info" are you looking for? First off, anything can be made to work with enough skill and/or money. I'm sure I've seen similar stuff done in the past, but what you want will obviously need to be custom fabricated-the subframe, the seat, the midpipes for the exhaust (which IMO always look awkward because you don't have a single sided swingarm), etc. The only way that could ever be "low-buck" is if you're doing all/most all of the work yourself, otherwise don't bother. Consider Photoshopping it up first so you might have an idea of whether you do or don't like the way it looks.
My opinion, I feel the stock tail follows/matches the lines and proportions of the rest of the bodywork perfect. It's an over 20 year old design. Obvious technology and performance difference aside, I happen to think 90's sportbikes are much more handsome that the origami nightmare looking crap they make today (layed eyes on a new H2 lately?) In the end though that's all just my personal opinion, and opinions are like a$$holes, everyone has one. If you like the way something looks that's all that matters, go for it, it's your bike. I can stress from experience though that just finding the right fabrication shop who is actually capable of doing clean correct work is going to be an effort in itself. And once you're lucky enough to have that taken care of, some quick common sense math can probably add up the cost of all the parts, custom fab work, custom seat, paint and body, etc, etc pretty quickly.
My opinion, I feel the stock tail follows/matches the lines and proportions of the rest of the bodywork perfect. It's an over 20 year old design. Obvious technology and performance difference aside, I happen to think 90's sportbikes are much more handsome that the origami nightmare looking crap they make today (layed eyes on a new H2 lately?) In the end though that's all just my personal opinion, and opinions are like a$$holes, everyone has one. If you like the way something looks that's all that matters, go for it, it's your bike. I can stress from experience though that just finding the right fabrication shop who is actually capable of doing clean correct work is going to be an effort in itself. And once you're lucky enough to have that taken care of, some quick common sense math can probably add up the cost of all the parts, custom fab work, custom seat, paint and body, etc, etc pretty quickly.
I was considering many times to change that tail to something else, but as VTR1000F said before, nothing else really work with the streamline, plus, I kinda like the functionality of the small storage space under.
I don't think you will find instructions how to install Ducati tail on this forum, maybe on the british one, seen few people did that across the pond..
I would also say pretty much the same as captainchaos, do what you like with the bike as long as you like it yourself, it's you going to enjoy looking at it, ride it!
Cheers
Last edited by NHSH; Jun 18, 2020 at 07:34 PM.
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Exactly what "info" are you looking for? First off, anything can be made to work with enough skill and/or money. I'm sure I've seen similar stuff done in the past, but what you want will obviously need to be custom fabricated-the subframe, the seat, the midpipes for the exhaust (which IMO always look awkward because you don't have a single sided swingarm), etc. The only way that could ever be "low-buck" is if you're doing all/most all of the work yourself, otherwise don't bother. Consider Photoshopping it up first so you might have an idea of whether you do or don't like the way it looks.
My opinion, I feel the stock tail follows/matches the lines and proportions of the rest of the bodywork perfect. It's an over 20 year old design. Obvious technology and performance difference aside, I happen to think 90's sportbikes are much more handsome that the origami nightmare looking crap they make today (layed eyes on a new H2 lately?) In the end though that's all just my personal opinion, and opinions are like a$$holes, everyone has one. If you like the way something looks that's all that matters, go for it, it's your bike. I can stress from experience though that just finding the right fabrication shop who is actually capable of doing clean correct work is going to be an effort in itself. And once you're lucky enough to have that taken care of, some quick common sense math can probably add up the cost of all the parts, custom fab work, custom seat, paint and body, etc, etc pretty quickly.
My opinion, I feel the stock tail follows/matches the lines and proportions of the rest of the bodywork perfect. It's an over 20 year old design. Obvious technology and performance difference aside, I happen to think 90's sportbikes are much more handsome that the origami nightmare looking crap they make today (layed eyes on a new H2 lately?) In the end though that's all just my personal opinion, and opinions are like a$$holes, everyone has one. If you like the way something looks that's all that matters, go for it, it's your bike. I can stress from experience though that just finding the right fabrication shop who is actually capable of doing clean correct work is going to be an effort in itself. And once you're lucky enough to have that taken care of, some quick common sense math can probably add up the cost of all the parts, custom fab work, custom seat, paint and body, etc, etc pretty quickly.
I've got gsxr 1000 suspension, zx636 rotors, r6 monoblocs, special machined zx 10 wheels, renthall fat bars in Superbike clamps, and the headlight assembly from a cb1000r.
Lots of compact lines, trying to find a rear fairing that will suit the look without being a nightmare to install.
I'll be doing the mods my self including paint work.
Was hoping to find something that had already been done, to maybe get ideas from on what to do, and what to avoid.
I know from what I've read so far that the 748 sub frame is one of the closest to fitting and seems suit the bikes lines well. I've never seen one with a tail section and exhaust both though.
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Yes sir I agree. I still love the flowing looks that it had but, I've always wondered how the bike would handle and perform at 60-70lbs lighter than stock. So my build sorta dosent follow the stock lines anymore.
I've got gsxr 1000 suspension, zx636 rotors, r6 monoblocs, special machined zx 10 wheels, renthall fat bars in Superbike clamps, and the headlight assembly from a cb1000r.
Lots of compact lines, trying to find a rear fairing that will suit the look without being a nightmare to install.
I'll be doing the mods my self including paint work.
Was hoping to find something that had already been done, to maybe get ideas from on what to do, and what to avoid.
I know from what I've read so far that the 748 sub frame is one of the closest to fitting and seems suit the bikes lines well. I've never seen one with a tail section and exhaust both though.
I've got gsxr 1000 suspension, zx636 rotors, r6 monoblocs, special machined zx 10 wheels, renthall fat bars in Superbike clamps, and the headlight assembly from a cb1000r.
Lots of compact lines, trying to find a rear fairing that will suit the look without being a nightmare to install.
I'll be doing the mods my self including paint work.
Was hoping to find something that had already been done, to maybe get ideas from on what to do, and what to avoid.
I know from what I've read so far that the 748 sub frame is one of the closest to fitting and seems suit the bikes lines well. I've never seen one with a tail section and exhaust both though.
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Maybe that can give you some ideas:
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...equired-35377/
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...equired-35377/
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Maybe that can give you some ideas:
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...equired-35377/
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...equired-35377/
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Love it. May try fitting that tail with modifying my oem subframe.
Wonder if Jardine highs would look good with it? Wish I could photoshop!!!
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This is one of the exhaust I've considered. The tubing size in it is huge compared to our stock stuff. . The canisters can easily be modified with full race style perforated baffle tubing with ceramic wrap. Now doubt would be a lot of bass those cannons.
Right now I have the Jardine high mounts but have always had a love of the shotgun style exhaust on a vtwin that's a great job.
Right now I have the Jardine high mounts but have always had a love of the shotgun style exhaust on a vtwin that's a great job.
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Radiator is from Suzuki SV 650. Exhaust sound is pretty good with the Duc Streetfighter cans. Very deep......Performance is also pretty good.
I use the installed catalyzers in the duc cans. Maybe the performance increases the engine power additionally if the catalyzers will be removed ....but in Germany you have no Chance with a loud Exhaust system.
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I use the installed catalyzers in the duc cans. Maybe the performance increases the engine power additionally if the catalyzers will be removed ....but in Germany you have no Chance with a loud Exhaust system.
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