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299 viewsPut the plug wire on the spark plug and figure out how long you need it. This was a short wire and I had half left over. Motorcycle spark plug wires tend to be shorter than your average V8.
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296 viewsPut the pattern on the back side of the StompGrip and trace the outline with a permanent pen. Then simply cut it with scissors. Following the instructions that come with the kit, make sure you have round corners.
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294 viewsShowing the left spark plug wire on the front (horizontal) cylinder. The Taylor kit came with dielectric grease which I smeared on the inside of both end boots. This helps keep moisture out and further insulates things.
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294 viewsThe front coil. The dull black one to the left is the original Ducati plug wire and my new one is on the right.
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292 viewsCut the paper so you have a pattern. Tape it back to the tank, using the marks you placed earlier to property align it. Rub out the marks and put new ones down about 1/4" out. This will help when applying the StompGrip.
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292 viewsRight side, back view.
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291 viewsFollowing the supplied instructions, using a finger to hold the protector in place and keep it spaced between the upper fork and, in the case of the monoposto, the fender. Tighten the bolts.
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290 viewsUsing a grease pencil to mark the tank where your outline is. This is to help place the pattern later.
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286 viewsTape some paper to the tank, sit on the bike, grip the tank, and trace around your legs.
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286 viewsHere's my bike, before installing the fork protectors.
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Hmmm...286 viewsThere's about 2-3mm of clearance between the cover and the sprocket retaining nut.
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285 viewsTop is stock, bottom is the Ducabike unit with carbon-fiber insert.
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Close-up285 viewsDucabike with no insert.
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283 viewsShowing the gap between the protector and the monoposto fender.
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283 viewsDamn she's a fine looking ride! Protectors mounted.
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Close-up283 viewsDucabike with carbon-fiber insert.
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282 viewsShowing the gap between the protector and the upper fork. Since the wheel assembly moves up and down a gap is needed so the protector won't scrape against the fork.
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282 viewsNew cover with the carbon-fiber insert.
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