M900 Project Bike

[Steve'o'M900]

Well I've decided to join those who've inspired me, and I took the plunge last Thursday it started out as a bit of a clean up, then things just kept coming off the bike. Before I knew it I'd filled 3 boxes with spares, I've even gone all OCD and bolts/cables are labelled and in clear sealable freezer bags!!

Here's some pics of the strip down, I'll post pics as it gets rebuilt.
The plan is to powder coat the frame/wheels/foothangers/handlebars/risers/swingarm/engine cases in a satin black. I'm keeping the original red tank as my main look, but the spare tank is getting a tribute theme (on that does anyone know or recommend an artistic airbrusher? as I need some detailed painting done?)

Steve

[Steve'o'M900]

Heres the 2nd set of pics

[Rally]

Airbrushing can be done by the guy who runs the tattoo shop in Calne, next door to the Jenny Wren pub. Sorry but I don't know his name, his work is good though.

[Steve'o'M900]

Ah nice one, I'll pop in and have a chat with him.
cheers Steve

[giler]

What about John Farley - been doing it for years in Swindon.
http://farley.custom.tripod.com/

Don't go too custom on us will you!

[Steve'o'M900]

Bob on Giler didn't even know they existed!
Will take a trip down today, their work looks good!

The project is staying within the guidelines of quality finish/as the factory almost intended, no over bling like my old 748, I reckon my 2nd tank might cost abit though

Steve

[scrapps]

Good luck with the rebuild hope it all goes well.
I did mine two years ago and had many happy hours putting all the bits back together and watching it take shape.:thumbsup:

[gary tompkins]

Hope you took plenty of photo's and notes during strip down?

Could come in very handy when you rebuild it

Best of luck with the project

[sbhumphrey]

I had planned a strip down and rebuild in autumn but due to a knackered starter motor and several stripped bolts it has been brought forward. I will follow yours avidly and would appreciate any tips!

[Dukedesmo]

Hope you took plenty of photo's and notes during strip down?

Could come in very handy when you rebuild it



I hope so too (as I might need to borrow them!)

Nice one though. :thumbsup:

[Shandy]

Hope you took plenty of photo's and notes during strip down?

Could come in very handy when you rebuild it

Best of luck with the project

Nah thats too easy, where's the fun in that..............;)

[Steve'o'M900]

Photo's you say.......
I've taken a photo for every nut undone, not saying I'm a novice or owt!!! before this started I thought the engine was the red thing I poured petrol into?
So far I've 25 sections for my photo library, I've purchased 200 sealable freezer bags with labels on, and all is divided up in some kind of logical order, then when it all goes belly up I'll reach for the Red Phone and dial Shandy (Andy you best keep those trainers by the front door mate, you could be making a few trips mate!)
Well the bike is stripped down, and I've stepped into the unknown, cylinder heads are off, crankcase is off. To say the heart was beating faster than normal is an under statement...

[Paranoid Dave]

When I stripped the 600 last year I did exactly the same thing, bags and photo's. I labeled every bag I used and for nuts and bolts I lay them on a sheet with description/notes. There's always something you don't recognise when it goes back together. Majority of the bolts will be the same so if at any point you want about 15 photo's of the following style (every bolt and fixing I removed) just shout.

http://i1029.photobucket.com/albums/y359/paranoidphotos/Project%20Eric/100_3720.jpg

[Dukedesmo]

Discipline & organisation - I like it, however I've never got enough bags available at the time so usually just put all the parts in boxes, sometimes the boxes are 'themed' or even labelled but working out where things go is part of the 'fun' of a build and there's always a few bits left over at the end - just have to check for critical parts... :thumbsup:

[Steve'o'M900]

I've just had a quote of £140 for frame/wheels/foothangers/top and bottom yoke/risers/handlebars/swingarm and a few other odds and sods. Which I think is really good especially as its local so I don't need to worry about travel/postage.

Also just back from Rapido's, got myself a gasket kit, and the 3bond stuff for the crankcase seal (that'll be interesting?)

Then went through the fishe and started saying "Yeah I'll have one of those, and those, and those"!! Doh!!!!

Oh well the new bling shock makes up for that little shocker.....

[Steve'o'M900]

Dave,

If I get lost with the bolts I'll come back to you and your drawings!! Cheers!

[sbhumphrey]

Is that for painting or powder coating?

[Steve'o'M900]

Thats powder coating, I intend to do it once and properly!

[sbhumphrey]

Are you intending to do anything to the engine itself, repainting etc???

[Steve'o'M900]

Yeah I've just been and rubbed it down to get rid of the all the flakey paint. I've de Gunked and degreased everywhere, now in the process of masking off. I've bought some high temp spray paint (silver/aluminium)....can anyone tell me best colour for primer? white/grey? or just straight on with the high temp silver? I'm also going to spray up the valve covers. Hopefully the engine will be resprayed by the end of the weekend, and the frame etc will be in with the powdercoaters. Then I can get on with rebuilding it.

[Albie]

Yeah I've just been and rubbed it down to get rid of the all the flakey paint. I've de Gunked and degreased everywhere, now in the process of masking off. I've bought some high temp spray paint (silver/aluminium)....can anyone tell me best colour for primer? white/grey? or just straight on with the high temp silver? I'm also going to spray up the valve covers. Hopefully the engine will be resprayed by the end of the weekend, and the frame etc will be in with the powdercoaters. Then I can get on with rebuilding it.

I will say this. I did my s4 with Hammerite smooth. Im not sure about the fins as tbh the watercooled lump does not get as hot. It has lasted very well and 3 years later I believe is still good. Ask Uksurfer.
I did the same as you and rubbed and scrubbed. I then had to prime first though. But thats hammerite recommendation. I do think having a heater nearby helps. If you can get the engine warm it helps it stick. I really wire brushed the shanky flakes well. I also took the oil filter off as it was starting to flake up there too at the bootom edge. I also wishes I has polished the ducati along the side of casting and laquered it over. I did mine black btw.
Today though I got some Halfords high heat paint £5.99 a tin for the moped engine. 1 can did it all 3 coats in aluminium colour which looks very nice. Drys in 15 mins. No primer needed alledgedly. Only problem I had was the plastic cover for magneto had a couple of bubble spots that I rubbed down twice again and still reappeared. Will strip right back again.
Barrell was done in black and will be doing head too. 550 degrees so the fins should be ok.

[Albie]

I've just had a quote of £140 for frame/wheels/foothangers/top and bottom yoke/risers/handlebars/swingarm and a few other odds and sods. Which I think is really good especially as its local so I don't need to worry about travel/postage.

Also just back from Rapido's, got myself a gasket kit, and the 3bond stuff for the crankcase seal (that'll be interesting?)

Then went through the fishe and started saying "Yeah I'll have one of those, and those, and those"!! Doh!!!!

Oh well the new bling shock makes up for that little shocker.....

Thats a very good price. I just got quoted over £150 for a Suzuki GT50 moped frame. I think NOT. I got all my s4 R conversion bits done for £200. Lots of bits too and 2 colours and laquered.

[Steve'o'M900]

Albie, thanks for the info!

I was thinking the same thing about getting the engine block up to temp before spraying, hopeing this would help the paint to take.
My plan is to spray over the DUCATI letters and then brush them back with the dremel. Good news about the spray paint as thats the exact stuff I've got so all going well it'll be looking new by the weekend.

[Albie]

I thought I would show you the finish and or colour I used. Im really pleased with the finish. The head was rank and encrusted with skank of 32 years and no doubt did not cool efficiently over the years. Im just waiting for a new piston as I may as well give it a top end rebuild whilst off for a £10.
Before
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Project%20Suzuki%20GT%2050%20restore/StripdownSuzukiGT50B010.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Project%20Suzuki%20GT%2050%20restore/StripdownSuzukiGT50B024.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Project%20Suzuki%20GT%2050%20restore/Rebuildingstarts042.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Project%20Suzuki%20GT%2050%20restore/Rebuildingstarts036.jpg

After a coat of paint

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Project%20Suzuki%20GT%2050%20restore/Rebuildingseatandengine015.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Project%20Suzuki%20GT%2050%20restore/Rebuildingseatandengine013.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Project%20Suzuki%20GT%2050%20restore/Rebuildingseatandengine014.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Project%20Suzuki%20GT%2050%20restore/Rebuildingseatandengine012.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Project%20Suzuki%20GT%2050%20restore/Rebuildingseatandengine011.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l209/albies4/Project%20Suzuki%20GT%2050%20restore/Rebuildingseatandengine006.jpg


Im well happy this babys going to look very nice I feel.

[Steve'o'M900]

Albie,
Thats come up a right treat hasn't it!! Well thats the intend finish I'll be looking for. Hopefully the spray cans will come out this weekend so I'll post the updates as they happen.

[utopia]

...... Halfords high heat paint £5.99..... No primer needed alledgedly........

I would think that if you used a primer, it would also have to be hi-temp, particularly on barrels and heads, which is probably why these paints don't use one. I used to use Sperex, and that was the same...no primer needed.
Dunno whether its the best for the cooler cases though. If memory serves, it isn't such a hard/tough finish unless it is cured at high temp.
I recently did my reg/rec unit with halfords hi-temp, and obviously I wasn't going to stick that in the oven to cure it. It looked 100%, but the finish was quite delicate. I'm hoping it'll cure itself in use, and harden up.
If I were you, I'd consider using the hi-temp paint that you've already got on the barrels and heads, and see how that goes, then think again about the other cases according to the results.
Maybe what you need for the cooler areas is a tough, chip-resistant paint (like smoothrite, perhaps)...possibly applied over an etch primer for good adhesion, rather than a hi-temp paint.
The hi-temp might be ok if you have the engine stripped and can cure the cases in the oven, but I would still suspect that you'd be getting hi-temp resistance that you didn't need at the expense of the toughness that you do need.
There do seem to be a few recommendations around for the long-term durability of the smoothrite....can't say fairer than that, I guess.

[Rally]

Looking good Albie, i'll have it back now!! :D :D

[Steve'o'M900]

Well the engine block got a couple of coats today, and already it's looking good.

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/sbex216/enginerespray001.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/sbex216/enginerespray002.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/sbex216/enginerespray005.jpg

[giler]

That looks a cracking finish Steve.

[Steve'o'M900]

Cheers Giler, I was pretty happy with myself at the end of that process, now gotta do the heads to match.

[Albie]

I have to agree. Looks the same as my ped :chuckle:but with more ooomph. Paint seems to go a long way dont you think. Drys very quick too meaning you get more done and better results.
Can you tell me if the black your using is gloss or satin. I went to get one for an exhaust but doesnt say on the can.

[utopia]

The stuff I used on my reg/rec was called "metallic black", but it came out a sort of satin charcoal grey, with a sparkle in it....quite nice actually, but definitely not black, and not gloss.

[Steve'o'M900]

Yeah Albie as Utopia says "Not Gloss"!!! I sprayed the fork bottoms and it came up a dull charcoal, almost dark grey, I wasn't too happy with the colour or finish so I'll have to look again on that one.
Really happy with the Aluminium I had no runs or drips (i reckon 15mins it was touch dry).

[Steve'o'M900]

Well all the parts are in for powder coating so its a waiting game now.
I've sprayed the block now and thats complete!
I should be doing the cylinder heads next, but have gone off on a tangent, and I'm currently rubbing down the exhaust. I've decided to go for the polished look, luckily my exhaust are in pretty good nick so it'll not take long to get them down to a shiny finish. Will post pics at some point.

[Steve'o'M900]

Well I've had a good blast at the exhausts, almost got the short pipe done, and I've made a start on the bigger section

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/sbex216/IMG_2970.jpg

Also the blocks done now, I'll spray the side cases this weekend

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/sbex216/IMG_2971.jpg

[Mr.Number]

Giler thats a crackin photo with Mr Haga hes a legend one of my favourite riders, pure class. Where was it taken ?

[sbhumphrey]

What did you use on the exhausts, they're coming up a treat?

[He11cat]

Albie what paint / colour did you use ... my Suzi frames that colour and I need to touch up the rusty bits I treated !
Oh I have a rough looking engine that one day needs doing here, may hit the black paint ..

How well does the high heat blacks last..
Back in the day all my bikes got painted with high heat black exhaust paint.. literally all over no primer which is why my GSX looked a dog !
But now I think I have got over that little phase and want to do things proper !!

Any info very gratefully recieved I feel another project coming on soon!

[giler]

Giler thats a crackin photo with Mr Haga hes a legend one of my favourite riders, pure class. Where was it taken ?

Donnington WSB, year before last.

[Albie]

Albie what paint / colour did you use ... my Suzi frames that colour and I need to touch up the rusty bits I treated !
Oh I have a rough looking engine that one day needs doing here, may hit the black paint ..

How well does the high heat blacks last..
Back in the day all my bikes got painted with high heat black exhaust paint.. literally all over no primer which is why my GSX looked a dog !
But now I think I have got over that little phase and want to do things proper !!

Any info very gratefully recieved I feel another project coming on soon!

The engine paint is Halfords very own High temp in aluminium £4.99 a can I think. The black was sperex given to me by scrapps when he did his exhausts.

[Steve'o'M900]

What did you use on the exhausts, they're coming up a treat?

I used three grades of drill attachment mops, pics only showing the coarse mop so the finer ones will get the final scratches out, should buff up nicely.

[NattyBoy]

From what I've seen over the years - Farleys work is a bit hit and miss. Why dont you tap up Del in Keynsham - he airbrushes loads of gear - and he's got loads of reference books for ideas...! Let me know if you need his number...

[Steve'o'M900]

Yeah cheers I forgot about Del!! Its not a major problem at the moment as I'm gonna put that on the back burner for now, need to get the bike back together.

[Steve'o'M900]

Well the frame is back from the powder coaters, I'm really happy with it, I know its not an original idea but i like it.

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/sbex216/IMG_3086.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/sbex216/IMG_3088.jpg

I've also refurb'd one of the cylinders, need to get the other one sorted now.

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/sbex216/IMG_3025.jpg

As you can see the one on the left is looking good.

[Saint aka ML]

You are aware that because you painted it all as soon as rebuild is done you will start a thread about paint pealing off?!

I gave that one a miss.

[gary tompkins]

You are aware that because you painted it all as soon as rebuild is done you will start a thread about paint pealing off?!

I gave that one a miss.
Not if you use the right paint and prep (etch prime) the surfaces properly

[sbhumphrey]

What is the black paint you used in the end?

[sbhumphrey]

Are you planning to do anything around the heads, valves etc whilst you have everything stripped? Been in Moto Rapido today (more bits) and they mentioned a head refresh......

[Steve'o'M900]

What is the black paint you used in the end?

I used Simoniz Engine enamel paint, got it from Wilco motor spares. Its a really good paint.

[giler]

Coming on really well Steve!
We'll come round and give you a hand to put it back together for a supply
of pear cider:idea:

[Steve'o'M900]

Coming on really well Steve!
We'll come round and give you a hand to put it back together for a supply
of pear cider:idea:

Wayne I think that sounds like a plan matey!!
You bring all the cider you can carry and I'll supply millions of bike parts!!!!

Just got all the powder coated items back, they look the business. It's a shame I'm going away this weekend, oh well there's always that poxy wedding to avoid next week.

Steve

[sbhumphrey]

Post a pic of the powder coated items if you get a moment....

[Steve'o'M900]

Will do, should have them up Mon evening

[Steve'o'M900]

Here's the front wheel,
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/sbex216/IMG_3229.jpg

and the rear,
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/sbex216/IMG_3230.jpg

the swingarm,
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/sbex216/IMG_3231.jpg

generator cover
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/sbex216/IMG_3233.jpg

top/bottom yokes
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/sbex216/IMG_3234.jpg

[sbhumphrey]

They look fantastic!!!!

[gary tompkins]

Nice quality finish

[Steve'o'M900]

Right whats the procedure to getting the barrels back on, I've had a nightmare getting them over the piston rings!! so much so that I've broken the bottom ring so it looks like I need to go shopping again!

I saw a video clip where someone was using a metal band to squeeze all three rings in, is this the way to go. Do I need a tool of some description or does a bit of ally suffice?

I was hopeing to get both cylinders back on this weekend and then start putting the frame back on, but I guess that's gone backwards abit...... any advice would be good, also what price should I expect to pay for piston rings (i've heard they ain't cheap)

cheers Steve

[BluprintZ]

You can use the ring compressor band, although how many times are you likely to use it?
I've always used two electrical screwdrivers to get the rings in the grooves, the chamfer at the bottom of the barrel usually holds the ring at one side, so you can lightly push the other side in with the screwdriver, a smear of oil on the chamfer helps.
The weight of the barrel is usually what snapps the ring, so another pair of hands to take the weight is helpful, the idea is to take your time.
If you arent confident doing it this way, then go for the compressor band.

Nice thread mate.

G ; )

[Capo]

I saw a video clip where someone was using a metal band to squeeze all three rings in, is this the way to go. Do I need a tool of some description or does a bit of ally suffice?


Known as ring compressors, they are designed for engines with integral cylinders and work perfectly.

The problem with separate barrels is that the barrel is fitted to the piston and rod, so you end up with the compressor around the rod and you have to split it to remove it, this can be difficult as they are not designed to be split.

Having said that there is bound to be some ingenious device out there that will do the job

[gary tompkins]

I've improvised with thin tin cut/rolled from an oil can and a big jubillee clip in the past

[Dukedesmo]

The problem with separate barrels is that the barrel is fitted to the piston and rod, so you end up with the compressor around the rod and you have to split it to remove it, this can be difficult as they are not designed to be split.



I use a strip of (0.4mm) shim steel and a large jubilee clip, clamp tight round the piston making sure the rings are properly seated and then loosen the clip enough so that the shim will slide down the piston as the barrel is brought down around it. Finally, when the rings are in the barell undo the jubilee and the whole thing slips off no problem.

[Steve'o'M900]

Well I've finally got those damn piston/cylinders fitted. It was a real challenge I eventually took the piston off and inserted it into the cylinder and then fitted that back on. The horizontal piston was no trouble. So the engine is almost complete here's how it looks.

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/sbex216/bothcylindersbackon.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/sbex216/pistonremoved.jpg

[giler]

Looking brilliant Steve, you'll be developing Natty like OCD keeping it clean!

[Shandy]

Looking brilliant Steve, you'll be developing Natty like OCD keeping it clean!

If he ever pulls his finger out and gets it finished...........lol

[Steve'o'M900]

Struggling to get the bottom headstock bearing in at the moment, I want to get this in before I put the frame on the engine. The top one went straight in, but the bottom one keeps going in on the angle.....

[Albie]

Struggling to get the bottom headstock bearing in at the moment, I want to get this in before I put the frame on the engine. The top one went straight in, but the bottom one keeps going in on the angle.....

I had that with the moped. Just make sure it has all paint out. You could scrape in a bit of a leading edge. Only needs a bit.

[Dukedesmo]

Struggling to get the bottom headstock bearing in at the moment, I want to get this in before I put the frame on the engine. The top one went straight in, but the bottom one keeps going in on the angle.....

have you had the bearing in the freezer and got heat on the headstock first?

[utopia]

Haven't done them myself on a monster....last time was a Z1 in about 1977.

But......if you're driving them in with a hammer and punch (or at least, starting them off that way), then its usually best to set the bearing at a slight angle in the bore initially, so that one edge is already starting to enter the bore, and then hit the other side of the bearing, thus driving it into the entrance to the bore, and squaring it up at the same time.
If you start off square in the bore, it'll usually wedge offsquare with the first hit.

[Albie]

I used a large heavy black flat socket on mine. Obviously with the use of a hammer.

[Steve'o'M900]

Yeah finally got the bearings in!!
Now have the frame back on and have just setup the ohlins/swingarm/suspension linkage. Things are now taking shape.

Steve

[Steve'o'M900]

Well the frame is back with the engine, the wiring loom is in, Carbs fitted, new rear shock in place. Slowly but surely the box of bits is getting less now. Guess I'll have to buy some rubber soon so she can stand on her own two feet again.

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/sbex216/IMG_0066.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/sbex216/IMG_0073.jpg
Carbs fitted back in place.

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/sbex216/IMG_0076.jpg
Undertray and rear light fitted back in place.

[Albie]

Looking really good. Makes me think about the 600ss soon as the mopeds done. Top job

[number24]

Haven't done them myself on a monster....last time was a Z1 in about 1977.

But......if you're driving them in with a hammer and punch (or at least, starting them off that way), then its usually best to set the bearing at a slight angle in the bore initially, so that one edge is already starting to enter the bore, and then hit the other side of the bearing, thus driving it into the entrance to the bore, and squaring it up at the same time.
If you start off square in the bore, it'll usually wedge offsquare with the first hit.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/44wannabe/1765-900.jpg

Works a treat, a friend of mine did his Fireblade headset with one of these.

[Steve'o'M900]

Well I've bought some new rubber I decided to go for the Pirelli Rosso II the back end is almost complete, just need to clean up the caliper
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/sbex216/IMG_0004.jpg

[number24]

How did you get the exhaust system so shiny?

[Steve'o'M900]

I polished the pipes with a mop attachment on my drill, which I then mounted/clamped in my workmate, it worked a treat.

[giler]

Is Debbie gonna be ok with it living in the lounge?

[Steve'o'M900]

Well she's coming together now and starting to look like a monster again. Just the exhaust/brakelines/front calipers/battery/tanks and plastics, then the dreaded oil and start up!!

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/sbex216/IMG_3908a.jpg
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/sbex216/IMG_3890a.jpg

Steve

[slob]

Loving the overall blackness but I think you've got the headlight brackets upside down/on the wrong sides.

[Steve'o'M900]

Yeah I noticed that, it's all sorted now

[Dukedesmo]

Nice, and a timely reminder for me to pull my finger out as mine is still several piles of bits...

As an aside, is the swingarm painted/powdercoated? and how scratch-resistant do you think it will be? I'm still undecided on my swingarm but quite like the black.

[giler]

Very good Steve, hope you haven't let Nat near it!
What about getting rid off the breather pods and spraying belt covers black?
Can never be too black:)

[bialbero]

....and a timely reminder for me to pull my finger out as mine is still several piles of bits...

DukeDesmo,

did you go for twin spark at the end?

[the_adam]

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/sbex216/IMG_3890a.jpg
Steve

Slightly curious about what you've got hidden in that Stella cider can...or was it just a convenient cup holder? :)

[Dukedesmo]

....and a timely reminder for me to pull my finger out as mine is still several piles of bits...

DukeDesmo,

did you go for twin spark at the end?

No after researching it I'm not sure if it's worth the hassle & expense so I've decided to leave it, but I'm still waiting for the gasflow work to be done along with some other engineering so not really got very far recently.

Hopefully start actually building it soon though as I would like to get out on it before the winter. :thumbsup:

[Steve'o'M900]

The swingarm is powder coated. It seemed fairly scratch resistant but I was ultra careful when fitting the rear wheel.

[Steve'o'M900]

Very good Steve, hope you haven't let Nat near it!
What about getting rid off the breather pods and spraying belt covers black?
Can never be too black:)

Yeah I'm toying with the idea of spraying the belt covers as the grey doesn't go with anything. Ref the breather pods is it right you can just attach 35mm camera roll cases? Sure I read that somewhere.

Steve

[giler]

Yeah I'm toying with the idea of spraying the belt covers as the grey doesn't go with anything. Ref the breather pods is it right you can just attach 35mm camera roll cases? Sure I read that somewhere.

Steve

I read that too, or buy the t pieces and re route - Shandy this this. Oh yeah, but I remember his wee'd everywhere on way to Abingdon:flamed:

[Albie]

Yeah I'm toying with the idea of spraying the belt covers as the grey doesn't go with anything. Ref the breather pods is it right you can just attach 35mm camera roll cases? Sure I read that somewhere.

Steve

Number 24 has carbon fibre pods on his bike. Never seen any of them before. Looking good steve so after I suggest you take it somewhere better to photograph.

Liking the darkness a lot. Belt covers I think would be better black or dare I say carbon but undoubtably would look great with see through anodised black billet ones for sure.

[number24]

If my bike's written off ill get it pillaged for salvageable bits that I can sell on, such as the carbon pods.

[skank]

I just rerouted pipes to the floor and removed the pods totally, never wee'd any where.

[Pomp1]

I just rerouted pipes to the floor and removed the pods totally, never wee'd any where.

Same here, just make sure they're not into the wind flow or the pressure will lift the carbs sliders.

[Dukedesmo]

Same here, just make sure they're not into the wind flow or the pressure will lift the carbs sliders.

:idea: Maybe that's what the Stella can's for....

I presume the grey 'airboxes' are just for the Mikuni carbs due to the vacuum action? I've junked mine anyway so if anyone wants them they're free to a good (or bad) home.

[Steve'o'M900]

Well the project is back on, took 6 months off once I realised it wasn't going to be complete for the summer. I've bought some CNC axle plates which look awesome, also some new carbon bits have turned up, also got a new battery which then gave the dreaded no power at all to the ignition, after hours of following the wiring and testing with the volt metre I eventually found a faulty earth wire from the ignition block to the relay, which I decided to cut out and replace, all working now although I did manage to wire the rear brake and fuel sender the wrong way around so I managed to get a fuel warning when using the rear brake!
Well all has been rectified, I'll post some pics soon. I'm thinking of de-chroming the headlight surround to a satin black as the chrome doesn't go with anything.

[Steve'o'M900]

Its finished!!!!

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/sbex216/monsterrebuilt.jpg

[Pomp1]

Aircooled monster. 900. Enough said ;)

[Stafford]

Very smart indeed.

[Albie]

Lovely job mate. Well done indeed. I see what you mean about the headlight ring but I dont feel you need to do it. It does look ok still. Your light and your choice

[nero92]

Thats a very taste monster.

[belltj]

very nice indeed, alot of polishing on the pipes!

i see you aded colour on the tyres also!

nice nice nice!

[He11cat]

well done looks cracking

[lookleft]

Great looking Monster! Made me realise I need to give mine more attention. :) Where did you get the license plate bracket from?