Bip to Mono?

KeefyB · 14-Jul-2003, 17:40

Has anyone looked into a Monoposto conversion for their Bip yet?
Ive seen the Casoli conversion,but I dont like the look of it.It looks too long and does'nt seem to fit very well in their pic.
I wondered if it was possible to use oem Ducati parts a'la 748/996 etc?

webbyc · 14-Jul-2003, 20:55

Keefyboy you've only just bought it and you're trying to change - you were just so taken with the looks of my mono weren't you?

Have you tried Mike - Ripsnortingvtwin - he will be able to help you. He made my front mudguard which is an excellent job. He's always up for a challenge and ask anyone about the quality of his work. And he's cheaper as well.

iang · 14-Jul-2003, 22:11

Hi Keith,
A guy up north did the conversion and he told me that all he had to buy was a single seat alloy subframe (shorter) and a new single seat unit and it swapped straight over except for having to remove the seat release cable etc. I think the seat pad was the same but i dread to think how much it was to convert (any bent ones yet ?)
Thanks for the avatar advice (it worked) but don,t know if it is too long ?

KeefyB · 14-Jul-2003, 22:19

Cheers for that.
I had a sneeky suspicion that a new subframe was needed.I looked at the parts catalogues on Ducati.com and the mono and bip frames are slightly differant.I might wait till Casoli make an improved version or someone makes a cover for the pillion seat.
Great avatar Ian.A bit long tho,would look good as a signature,running along the bottom of a post.

iang · 14-Jul-2003, 22:33

Casolis products are normally pretty good,but i agree with you that the seat unit is too long and doesn,t look right
(my opinion only everyone).
You should price the bits up for a laugh and let us know.

iang · 14-Jul-2003, 22:36

Sorry for the large image but i have not sussed out how to get the graphic as my signature yet?? any advice

[Edited on 14-7-2003 by iang]

KeefyB · 14-Jul-2003, 22:47

I'm going up to Italia Moto next week.(Multistrada 1st service)
I'll get the prices for a laugh.

Shazaam! · 15-Jul-2003, 00:32

Biposto to Mono Conversion (Website)

Triple9 · 15-Jul-2003, 07:36

Price for conversion using Ducati parts, £1000.00 approx !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cannot believe it costs this amount to get rid of a seat.
I have ordered the carbon seat cover from the catalogue, around £300 to £400

Triple Nine · 18-Jul-2003, 23:18

Tecmoto have told me that they will be doing a replacement for the seat pad, sometime. Will have a chat with them at their DSC day next Saturday if I can make it there.

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14-Jul-2003, 22:33	#5
iang Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,170 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: northumberland Casolis products are normally pretty good,but i agree with you that the seat unit is too long and doesn,t look right (my opinion only everyone). You should price the bits up for a laugh and let us know. Reply

14-Jul-2003, 22:36	#6
iang Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,170 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: northumberland Sorry for the large image but i have not sussed out how to get the graphic as my signature yet?? any advice [Edited on 14-7-2003 by iang] Reply

14-Jul-2003, 22:47	#7
KeefyB Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 7,600 Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Fens. Mood: Lurkin'..... I'm going up to Italia Moto next week.(Multistrada 1st service) I'll get the prices for a laugh. Reply

15-Jul-2003, 00:32	#8
Shazaam! DSC Club Member Big Twin Posts: 1,167 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Biposto to Mono Conversion (Website) Reply

15-Jul-2003, 07:36	#9
Triple9 Registered Forum User Posts: 8 Join Date: May 2003 Bip to Mono Price for conversion using Ducati parts, £1000.00 approx !!!!!!!!!!!!! Cannot believe it costs this amount to get rid of a seat. I have ordered the carbon seat cover from the catalogue, around £300 to £400 Reply

18-Jul-2003, 23:18	#10
Triple Nine Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 819 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampshire Mood: Very happy with the Multi Tecmoto have told me that they will be doing a replacement for the seat pad, sometime. Will have a chat with them at their DSC day next Saturday if I can make it there. Reply