[Don_D]

I was wondering what all mods people have done to their rear scrapers? Im not sold on the tail tidy for a few reason;

I plan to ride year round for work and here in the PNW we are akin to England in our weather patterns and the wet is a constant friend. I know the TT's and the scraper are not great for dealing with water but I imagine that the TT simply doesn't extend far enough to be very effective at dealing with it.

I also somewhat like the look of the plate/scraper because it isn't on the tail of the bike. The rear fender area is just cleaner looking this way IMO.

So, that leaves me wondering if anyone has made mods to the scraper on their bikes and what if anything can be done to clean up the look without decreasing the effectiveness of the unit or even perhaps increasing its effectiveness?

Maybe Im naive thinking that there is a way to improve it because I have yet to actually ride in the rain with mine yet. We have had unseasonably dry weather for this time of year.

 

[cycletime71]

I like the look of it in general. I just wish they made the side facing the tire smooth without the reinforcing ridges which collects crud.

 

[RamblingPath]

Rizoma has a cleaner swing arm plate holder for other Ducatis. I'm not sure the look would work with the Scrambler. The carbon fiber bit would be smoother.

 

[cycletime71]

That looks nice but coming from Rizoma it's not going to be cheap.

 

[RamblingPath]

Something like $600. I rather spend it on some new gear.

 

[DJKham]

I have a full throttle and quite like the way that the "scraper" looks on it. What was bothering me however was all the reflectors that they put on there to meet some state's regulations. 15 minutes with a Dremel and a little bit of filing and you have a very clean solution...for free.

I have ordered the shift tech signal tidy as well and once that is on, I'll be happy with the look of her backside

 

[Asiaoildude]

I'm thinking a hugger (a fender which sits on the swingarm) might be a reasonable to help control the crude as well.

 

[Slaine]

Just put the classic fenders on, are relatively cheap in comparison to other parts and come with all mounting equipment.

 

[Simon Audi]

Slaine

You say it comes with all brackets - I see you have the high numberplate holder too - how would fitting rear fender work without the high number plate bracket?

Thanks

 

[TC3]

I like the look of it in general. I just wish they made the side facing the tire smooth without the reinforcing ridges which collects crud.

The ridges help break down water. If it was smooth more water would get through

 

[cycletime71]

The ridges help break down water. If it was smooth more water would get through

That is actually a good point but I would have preferred a downward curved lip off of the top section that would have redirected the spray back toward the tire. I may actually fabricate the piece myself and try it out to see if it works any better.

 

[PERPETUAL MOTION]

I may actually fabricate the piece myself and try it out to see if it works any better.

I would be interested in a hugger if you ever get to it....the scraper looks cool but very minimal functionality.