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        DUCATI  MODIFICATIONS &  TECH TIDBITS SIMPLE STUFF TO SPRUCE UP YOUR DUC
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        FOR THE DO-IT-YOURSELF DUCATI OWNER
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        ARTICLE 1: LICENSE  PLATE RELOCATION  BRACKET
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        A cheap and easy upgrade to clean up the rear  of your Monster, or any Ducati for that matter.
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        ARTICLE 2: 2 VALVE EMISSIONS REMOVAL
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        Removing the fuel evaporative 
		canister and the PCV  airbox and hoses to clean up the underside of your bike.
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        ARTICLE 3: CLUTCH SLAVE  CYLINDER
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        Installing and bleeding an Evoluzione Cyclesports  billet aluminum clutch slave cylinder.
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        ARTICLE 4: ELECTRICAL FIX
  My voltage regulator wiring melted, and this  fix shows how to get rid of the proximate  cause:  the two plastic connections between  the regulator and the alternator.  Follow  along as I solder in straight wiring.
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        ARTICLE 5: MISCELLANEOUS MODS
  A compilation of all the little tidbits that didn't quite make  a whole article, but that are well worth taking a look at.
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        ARTICLE 6: REAR RIDE HEIGHT  ADJUSTMENT
  Dramatically improving the handling of your Monster/8**  series by way of adjusting the rear suspension arc.
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        ARTICLE 7: MONSTER SIDE POD  REMOVAL
  Getting rid of the dinky little grey pods on your  Monster for a huge improvement in looks.
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        ARTICLE 8: INSTALLING A JET KIT AND POD FILTER  COMBO
  The in's, out's, how's and why's of installing a jet, needle and needle jet  kit, adjusting float height, and installing pod filters in place of the stock  airbox. This is listed here because there is a lot of fabrication involved so it's not  juts a performance mod.
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        ARTICLE 9: RADIATOR / COOLER PROTECTION
  Installing screen to keep your valuable coolers protected.
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        ARTICLE 10: 
		SIDE STAND INTERLOCK BYPASS  INSTALL
  Installing Evoluzione's 
		side stand bypass for frustration-free warm-up.
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        ARTICLE 11: SUPERBIKE EMISSIONS REMOVAL
  Freeing up some space and shedding some weight on your 
		Superbike.
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        ARTICLE 12: MONSTER ASSENDECTOMY
  At long last I got the nerve to cut my frame.   Here's just a few  pointers to help you along.
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        ARTICLE 13: MONSTER OHLINS REAR SHOCK
  Installing an Ohlins from an 888
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        This page is in no way associated with Ducati.com, nor is it an entity of Ducati Motor Holding, S.p.A.  All content, information, and views expressed  herein are those of myself and do not reflect those of Ducati or its affiliates.  The "DUCATI" logo and "Circle D" are registered trademarks of Ducati  Motor Holding, S.p.A., all other content on this website is copyright 2006, 
		DESMO.
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