Newbie With an Issue - Ducati.ms

redscout · Jun 29th, 2009, 11:22 am

Hi Guys,

I'm a total noob to the Ducati game, although I've ridden bikes for over 40 years. Just got an '09 HYM last Friday and would have more than 170 miles on it except for one thing... Dropped it in the parking lot at work and broke the shifter and the complicated mirror/turn signal arrangement on the left side.

I guess my question is this. I obviously need a new shifter, which doesn't look like any problem to switch out, and parts (or all) of the left side mirror, but do I have to go to the dealer to get these? The shifter is a POS cast aluminum thing which looks like you could break it with a hard shift, so I'd rather replace it with something decent if available.

With Harley's and BMW's and all the stuff I've ridden in the past, I could go about anywhere and get aftermarket stuff that was cheaper and better than the original, so wondering if I can do that on the Duck. Even the stock parts at something less than full dealer price would be helpful.

I'm going to keep the look by replacing the mirror section with stock, but the shifter could be anything.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

remery · Jun 29th, 2009, 11:35 am

My dealer told me the gear lever was 200 bucks if I broke it while tweaking the tip.

Varmitcong · Jun 29th, 2009, 11:38 am

I guess it depends on how much that you want to spend. I am sure that you can find an aftermarket shifter to replace that one, maybe even a folding one.

The mirror/signal/bark buster(ha ha) can be replaced with a more in depth mod. There is a thread on here that goes into detail about how others changed the set up. Mostly, they either didn't like the look or they didn't like the way the mirrors worked. You will need new bars, the sign/true bark busters, and new mirrors (on stems). They look good.

If you can find someone who is/has done this mod, they may sell you their stock set up--this is your cheapest way. Whatever you do, post it please.

ElDiablo · Jun 29th, 2009, 11:38 am

Look what I found

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DUCAT...1%7C240%3A1308

Varmitcong · Jun 29th, 2009, 11:41 am

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Look what I found

Bingo.

redscout · Jun 29th, 2009, 11:45 am

Well, I bid on the mirror assembly - We'll see where that goes. REALLY appreciate the info.

Still up in the air about the shifter though. Not surprised it's $200, although still disappointed.

redscout · Jun 29th, 2009, 11:57 am

I notice Varmit there said I might could get an aftermarket shifter, even foldable... Where might I get these? Entering Ducati Parts on Google doesn't return anything helpful (in the first page, anyway), so that question remains open.

Anybody know?

**CDONA** · Jun 29th, 2009, 2:06 pm

If I broke mine I'd find an aftermarket dirtbike aluminum folder and have it welded to the pivot.

Caidly · Jun 29th, 2009, 2:52 pm

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Originally Posted by redscout

I notice Varmit there said I might could get an aftermarket shifter, even foldable... Where might I get these? Entering Ducati Parts on Google doesn't return anything helpful (in the first page, anyway), so that question remains open.

Anybody know?

Foldable shifter, I don't think so. Which way would it fold? How would you up/downshift if it folded?

Foldable footpegs, yes, foldable shifter, no.

redscout · Jun 29th, 2009, 3:19 pm

Yeah, I didn't know how it would fold up either, but what I was really looking for is any sort of aftermarket shift lever so I don't have to pay $200 for the cheap crap that comes on the thing. Mostly looking to see if there's anyplace that offers this aftermarket stuff like most other bike marques have...