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littlejimmy12
01-12-2012, 01:18 PM
Finally got round to writing up my long rebuild. The idea was to create a moody and dark monster, cafe racer style. After purchasing my stock S4 from Devon for a modest price, 15k on the clock but with a 996 engine conversion. It was very clean as it was a bike mechanics daily ride. I disposed of all the stuff I don't like, headlight surround, bars, seat cowl, hugger and chain guard. Sold these and used the funds to purchase the custom exhaust
http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd509/littlejimmy12/IMG_0749.jpg
Its more or less a straight pipe and my ears bleed. So after the first stage of mods this is what I ended up with
http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd509/littlejimmy12/IMG_0333.jpg
some will say this is how I should have left it and I almost did, but I wanted something unique.

littlejimmy12
01-12-2012, 01:22 PM
A move to a new flat with a garage meant I could start to bring my dream alive. So up she went ties to the roof
http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd509/littlejimmy12/IMG_1249.jpg
and then the engine came out...............on my own. Don't so this on your own it's not easy!!
http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd509/littlejimmy12/S4Rebuild066.jpg
and also do not prep, sand and paint an engine in your bathroom
http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd509/littlejimmy12/photo.jpg
If anyone knows how to repair a bath please get in touch!!

littlejimmy12
01-12-2012, 01:27 PM
Whilst the engine was been sanded within an inch of MY life the tank got sent to be painted and WOW
http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd509/littlejimmy12/tank.jpg
and the powder coating
http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd509/littlejimmy12/IMG_1424.jpg
I made the mistake of not lowering the bare frame onto the engine and building it up form there. Soon realised and corrected my error
http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd509/littlejimmy12/IMG_1423.jpg

littlejimmy12
01-12-2012, 01:33 PM
A massive thank you to my mate Simon who always helps when I get stuck. Here he is fixing my back brake
http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd509/littlejimmy12/IMG_1699.jpg
A talented individual, I really should've warned him that all the locals tend to urinate in that spot when the leave the pub most weekends!

littlejimmy12
01-12-2012, 01:36 PM
So after 5 months of hard work here she is in all her glory. I have to say I think it's the nicest looking monster I have seen, but then it is mine!
http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd509/littlejimmy12/s4rebuilt2.jpg
http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd509/littlejimmy12/s4rebuilt.jpg
plans for the future. Clocks off and mini motogadget and improve suspension.

utopia
01-12-2012, 02:15 PM
Lookin' good, Jimmy.
You're right, it did look good before, but I think you've done the right thing and the result is cracking.
I'm lovin' the paintwork.
Somebody described it earlier as "Batman's monster"...a description which I think sums it up nicely.
The exhaust is probably a little (ie a lot) too loud for my tastes, but it does suit the overall concept. I'm sure Batman would approve.
I'm glad to see that you've installed some belt covers too.
Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.....weekender maybe ?

Did you use the rearset spacers and tail-light bracket in the end ?...I can't quite tell from the pics.

slob
01-12-2012, 04:29 PM
http://www.thelasturl.net/video/JimmyS4.jpg (http://www.thelasturl.net/video/JimmyS4.mov)

Funkatronic
01-12-2012, 04:32 PM
was that u heading down the back of finsbury park towards haringey homebase about an hr ago?

PDS
01-12-2012, 05:01 PM
Looks very nice, finished it just in time for winter :)

littlejimmy12
02-12-2012, 04:28 PM
was that u heading down the back of finsbury park towards haringey homebase about an hr ago?

not me I'm afraid.

Saint aka ML
02-12-2012, 05:50 PM
Tell me if it passes mot and survives 1 month without getting pulled ;)

LVC
02-12-2012, 06:33 PM
Credit to the work you put in :mand:

I can't decide whether I actually like it or not. There are some aspects which look great and others which are not to my taste but then again it's not my bike and as long as you like it who cares and it's certainly unique - well done sir ;)

FLATTOP
02-12-2012, 06:39 PM
I think it looks fantastic well done indeed and the noise whats that going to sound like going through a tunnel should be interesting even flames thrown in for good measure :mand:

rac3r
02-12-2012, 07:16 PM
Awesome! Got some fireproof boots??

chris_s2r
02-12-2012, 07:28 PM
It is an absolutely fanstastic looking bike and sounds like thunder!
Did not realise on how much work you put in until now buddy... Respect :)

Panther
03-12-2012, 12:50 PM
Looks great mate! I really really like the look. If i ever got a 2nd monster a black on black would be what I'd go for.

The only very slight negatiive is the rear brake line (it stands out a bit). Maybe you can rerought it or get a custom one, with a 90 bend where it mounts onto the caliper. (you can always get a black one too :))

Where did you get the passenger rear set?

littlejimmy12
04-12-2012, 07:31 PM
It is an absolutely fanstastic looking bike and sounds like thunder!
Did not realise on how much work you put in until now buddy... Respect :)

thanks chris, it was difficult but worth every second

PDS
04-12-2012, 07:57 PM
Where did you get the passenger rear set?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DUCATI-MONSTER-600-620-695-750-900-1000-S4-pedane-arretrate-regolabili-rearsets-/321023370998?pt=Ricambi_e_Accessori_Moto&hash=item4abe7be6f6

Panther
04-12-2012, 08:57 PM
Thanks PDS

Dookbob
04-12-2012, 10:12 PM
Your,e lucky you didn,t bring the garage roof down, but it has turned out one real mean looking monster, you did the right thing leaving the seat cowl off.

littlejimmy12
05-12-2012, 07:29 PM
So the big question............the pipes, leave them as they are or paint matt black????

utopia
05-12-2012, 08:00 PM
I'd leave them as they are.

Looking again, I might be more inclined to change the clutch pressure plate from gold to black or titanium grey.

littlejimmy12
05-12-2012, 09:47 PM
I'd leave them as they are.

Looking again, I might be more inclined to change the clutch pressure plate from gold to black or titanium grey.

titanium grey - gr8 idea

jerry
07-12-2012, 05:22 PM
I like it
all black works well for monsters
noT tray means very dirty backend and u when its wet and muddy , thats why i left mine on the m750 my s4 rear end gets filthy now with tail chop

I am thinking of fitting shorty chrome reverse megas to my S4 instead of termis as the CF fades too much in sunlight and re laquring does not last long

carr01
07-12-2012, 07:49 PM
bloody fantastic! it looks sinister, I thought my de-cored pipes are loud. All the hard work has paid dividends..

scrapps
08-12-2012, 11:50 AM
Stunning well done (leave pipes to break up the black/grey)

Marsh...
27-12-2012, 03:44 PM
Looks ace mate, well done, I know I couldn't go that far in a rebuild, its a credit to you. I look forward to the next bit...

Regards Marsh

DucHead
05-01-2013, 11:08 PM
Perhaps re-route the fuel lines?

Before:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/DSCN2125.jpg

After:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/3c86c7d3.jpg