looking to gage some interest

[DesmoDreamer]

So i dont know is there will be alot of interest in this or not but i am going to through it out there to gage on if it is worth doing or not!

ok enough about that here it is!

I would rather not chop the tail on my monster, one because of warrenty, two because i have a fairly rare model and three because i like being able to return things to stock. My boss has recently aquired a job shop that make fiberglass parts and we just ordered a 3D digitizer.

once again i digress, so i was thinking about digitizing the beer tray, shortening it about 4" and getting rid of the ears from the turnsignals, and having it made out of fiberglass. It would still have a stock look to it but be much shorter and intrusive.

there may be the possibility or some kevlar or CF in the future.

All in all i need to know wow many wouldbe interested in an idea like this, any other ideas of are appreciated also!!

thanks
DESMODREAMER

[EUROTWINS]

I would be interested in a shorter carbon fiber one with turn signal mounts...John

[DesmoDreamer]

i wasn't planning on it having the turn signal mounts like the original one does but i will post it up here when i have to solid model done and maybe there will be multiple versions available.

[bmonty72]

I've actually thought of getting an old Beer Tray and trying to cut it down as much as I could. I would be VERY interested in seeing the finished product. I imagine it coming out like a cross between the DP short tail and the stock beer tray!! GOOD LUCK!!! Keep us posted, also PLEASE post some info at Ducati Monster Forum dot org

[DesmoDreamer]

youre kind of right but i dont like the way that the DP one slants down so much i was thinking more keep with the flow of the stock one will approximatly the same slightly tapered end shape just making it about 4 inches shorter and shaving the ears for the turns though you could always just drill your own, then your turns wouldn't stick out so much!!!

I also already posted this on the DMF

[bmonty72]

Sounds good! Can't wait to see the first one finished.

[DesmoDreamer]

here is alittle up date!

we got the Digitizer in last week but my CAD computer doesnt like the programs and drivers need to us it and none of our other computers is capable of funning it without memory issues so we ordered a new CAD desktop today that is am absolute beast of a machine, it should be concidered the super car/bike of the computer world.

anyway it shouldn't be too long before i can scan my beer tray and make some 3D models to look at.

[sochuck]

how about integrated turn signals....

[wolf!?]

sounds perfect, so long as the price is reasionable.
shorterf, without turn signal mounts

[Desmobot]

Sounds like you've got the hook-up brother.

How about a better light for the license plate? I know, I know, why on earth would you want THAT to be more visible right? Just a sugestion! lol Integrated turn signals and a nice BIRGHT, slim taillight would be sick on a cut-down beer tray!