Naked ST3?? - Ducati.ms

motoman · May 23rd, 2007, 6:29 pm

After my ST3 suffered some damage, I started wondering about a Naked ST3... I like the riding position, but I'm not sure I really need all that plastic, and the silly, (and delicate) frame tabs which hold it together.

Has anyone seen or built a naked ST? Seems like it would be nice to move the Battery somewhere else, and maybe keep the lowers somehow, but I can live without the huge front fairing and the side fairings and expose the lovely frame a bit more.

Just a thought...

Bill_Anderson · May 23rd, 2007, 8:58 pm

it's called a Monster. I have read that the ST and Monster use the same frame. Take a look at one of the liquid cooled Monsters to get an idea of what your ST might look like disrobed.

mcd · May 23rd, 2007, 9:01 pm

Yep. Was riding on one (although it did have the upper and tail pieces installed) for a bit about a month ago while I was trying to dial in throttle bodies, PCIII map and trim values using the old plug read method. Other than the ease of getting at things, I personally think you might as well cover things up. After all, who cares to look at radiator hoses, batteries and such?

Oilhed · May 24th, 2007, 5:13 am

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Originally Posted by Bill_Anderson

it's called a Monster. I have read that the ST and Monster use the same frame. Take a look at one of the liquid cooled Monsters to get an idea of what your ST might look like disrobed.

I'd have bought a Monster if it had the rear end of the ST. The back of a Monster (and most Buells) are just kinda small for my tastes. No rude comments!

jbcaddy · May 24th, 2007, 9:28 am

not much difference between an ST2 and a 3

motoman · May 24th, 2007, 9:43 am

Hey jbcaddy- Nice bike - That's exactly what I want! How hard was that to do? Are those all Ducati/Monster parts you used?

jbcaddy · May 24th, 2007, 7:11 pm

Sorry, not my bike. can't remember where I found those shots, but had to save them for obvious reasons.
I do have a '98 ST2 that I am modding, which is why I saved those shots for inspiration.
mine may end up with an old style SS half fairing

Bill_Anderson · May 24th, 2007, 8:58 pm

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Originally Posted by jbcaddy

I do have a '98 ST2 that I am modding, which is why I saved those shots for inspiration. mine may end up with an old style SS half fairing

I would think that would look better than a fully naked ST. I just don't find those large, exposed radiators attractive; whether on a liquid cooled Monster or a naked ST.

motoman · May 25th, 2007, 7:14 pm

Hey jb:

Where do ya think they stuck the battery on that naked ST?

superlight93 · May 25th, 2007, 9:44 pm

I totally agree with you. Thats why my Monster is air cooled.

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Originally Posted by Bill_Anderson

I would think that would look better than a fully naked ST. I just don't find those large, exposed radiators attractive; whether on a liquid cooled Monster or a naked ST.