Bip to Mono? [Archive] - Ducati Sporting Club UK

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.:o

Shazaam!

15-Jul-2003, 00:32

Biposto to Mono Conversion (Website) (http://www.gastric.com/toys/ducatibip2mono.htm#1)

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

:o

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.

KoolKav

26-Jul-2003, 22:44

Check DPerformance no: 96728303B which is a carbon rear rack which fits in place of the biposto seat.

Triple Nine

27-Jul-2003, 20:23

KoolKav,

Just downloaded the DP accessories PDF for the 999, but can't find 96728303B !

Just a subframe and complete CF single seat unit with seat.

KoolKav

27-Jul-2003, 23:49

Maybe because I'm looking at the 2nd Ed. printed catalogue...

KoolKav

27-Jul-2003, 23:51

I'm on the trail for one of these painted, white number board and a single flush hole for the main beam (the way it should have been done).
Remember the 996 single holed race fairing?

Triple Nine

28-Jul-2003, 14:58

Thanks KoolKav, me thinks I will have to order one of these!!!

Cheers, Roy

Triple Nine

28-Jul-2003, 19:59

Um, just been to the local Ducati dealer, DP are taking the p**s £350 +VAT, I don't think so:mad:

KeefyB

28-Jul-2003, 22:02

The Casoli seat unit is looking more and more attractive!:o

Jools

29-Jul-2003, 10:50

Hasn't Ripsnorting started doing any 999 stuff yet?

Looking at the demand, it'd probably be worth an ask.

fletcherp

29-Jul-2003, 11:49

Last time I spoke with Martin at Forza they were about to make a pattern carbon part for the bip-mono conversion.
Might be worth calling him (now't on t'web yet)

Fletch :cool:

yellowisfriedegg

30-Jul-2003, 07:09

Why not just buy a real mono ?.......cheaper insurance too :sing:

My last 3 bikes have been single seaters , can't say I have missed the other seat yet :D

KoolKav

30-Jul-2003, 11:23

Depends on whether you've got another half or not:roll:

yellowisfriedegg

30-Jul-2003, 11:30

Originally posted by KoolKav
Depends on whether you've got another half or not:roll:

I do have another half......she has her own bike also a single seater (or she did 'till she totalled it the other week , never mind a 749R is on it's way for her :sing: )

Triple Nine

30-Jul-2003, 20:23

Originally posted by yellowisfriedegg
Why not just buy a real mono ?.......cheaper insurance too :sing:

My last 3 bikes have been single seaters , can't say I have missed the other seat yet :D

My wife coudn't stay on the back of the Bip, so she'd have no chance on a mono:lol:

KoolKav

01-Aug-2003, 18:57

Here's another offering from Germany.

http://www.ilmberger-carbon.de/ducati_999_en.htm

They also do the exhaust heat shield on it's own. Haven't ordered from them before tho'

Triple Nine

01-Aug-2003, 23:35

Another option, just waiting to hear back from Tecmoto!

KeefyB

02-Aug-2003, 07:27

Originally posted by yellowisfriedegg
Why not just buy a real mono ?

A bit drastic,when you have already got a bip.;)

The German seat is the best looking one yet (IMO),keep 'em coming.

KoolKav

09-Aug-2003, 20:29

How's this one tickle your fancy?

Triple Nine

10-Aug-2003, 00:30

From where?

But really want to just change the seat pad!

KoolKav

10-Aug-2003, 01:27

Oops:

http://www.lusuardimoto.com/

My Italian isn't fantastic but the Coprisella monocolore looks loke what you may be looking for.

I spend too much time on the net!:borg:

[Edited on 10-8-2003 by KoolKav]

[Edited on 10-8-2003 by KoolKav]

KeefyB

10-Aug-2003, 07:41

Kav,thanks for the info,that seat looks great.
I would prefer the mono seat to a pad replacement as I never carry a passenger.

KeefyB

11-Aug-2003, 00:14

My Italian is pretty crap too,but I think I'm gonna mail them next week.

Triple Nine

11-Aug-2003, 00:25

Let me know how you get on Keefy.

Cheers, Roy

KoolKav

11-Aug-2003, 11:54

You may also be aware that the Guys from Tec-Moto have good links with lusuardi moto so getting hold of one should be relatively easy (after August of course!)

[Edited on 11-8-2003 by KoolKav]

Triple Nine

13-Aug-2003, 01:00

Thanks Kav, I like the look of this :D
But my Italian is non existent, and they are probably on holiday until September:(

KeefyB

09-Sep-2003, 22:05

Just got a reply to my e-mail.(They had been on holiday!)
The monoposto units are E325 single colour,and E460 two colour.
The clip on cover is E179 single colour,and E325 for two colour.
Shipping is about E100.

KoolKav

09-Sep-2003, 23:13

Anyone going for it?

I need a Bip subframe + seat for occasional use to keep the other half happy next summer.

Triple Nine

10-Sep-2003, 00:28

Keefy, that means for the 2 colour mono and cover + post is £650:mad:

and it's not an unclip seat pad and clip on unit, which is really what I want :(

Think I'll wait for Tecmoto

KeefyB

10-Sep-2003, 20:24

This is the bit you want,179 Euro's.

Triple Nine

10-Sep-2003, 20:33

Thanks Keefy, us thick Southerners:(

Cheers, Roy

steve999

13-Oct-2003, 01:14

I have the Casoli carbon single seat unit painted in red/white for sale if your interested.

Cost me £ 395 will sell for £250

My number is 07989 951017 if your interested.

My e-mail is down at the moment