AndyP
06-05-2017, 12:01 PM
Hello all, I had to sorn it about four years ago, but now, with a bit more available spare time and funds the Monster now back on the road.
Along with the normal service items, belts, brakes etc a few other things were needing attention.
The head bearings, although in good condition, greased and adjusted not long before being laid up, had got quite notchy. I can only put this down to long periods resting in the same place.
Wheels, a rather nice set of DP Marchesinis that were on it when I bought the bike, were starting to show signs of pitting under the finish. So not knowing of anyone local I’d trust with mag wheels and a quick Google search, they were boxed up and sent off to TPCS.
The standard suspension, although much improved with an MCT setup a while ago, was, I convinced myself, in need of upgraded components. With details of my requirements and budget a Nitron R2 shock and fork rebuild with MCTs own 20mm valve kit were recommended. And duly ordered.
One little item not totally sorted is, what I would consider to be, slow cranking speed.
Now while it never fails to start I get the feeling there is something not quite right in the starter circuit, but I’ll post some more details later on the relevant forum.
So, with a new MOT and just a few cosmetic things that can wait, here's looking forward to some good weather.
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd255/andym1000/5ad1dee6-c94d-447a-89ad-e4d42c4d8960.jpg (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/andym1000/media/5ad1dee6-c94d-447a-89ad-e4d42c4d8960.jpg.html)
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd255/andym1000/341e4535-c2d7-47a2-9077-e0b3d1d51c8a.jpg (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/andym1000/media/341e4535-c2d7-47a2-9077-e0b3d1d51c8a.jpg.html)
Along with the normal service items, belts, brakes etc a few other things were needing attention.
The head bearings, although in good condition, greased and adjusted not long before being laid up, had got quite notchy. I can only put this down to long periods resting in the same place.
Wheels, a rather nice set of DP Marchesinis that were on it when I bought the bike, were starting to show signs of pitting under the finish. So not knowing of anyone local I’d trust with mag wheels and a quick Google search, they were boxed up and sent off to TPCS.
The standard suspension, although much improved with an MCT setup a while ago, was, I convinced myself, in need of upgraded components. With details of my requirements and budget a Nitron R2 shock and fork rebuild with MCTs own 20mm valve kit were recommended. And duly ordered.
One little item not totally sorted is, what I would consider to be, slow cranking speed.
Now while it never fails to start I get the feeling there is something not quite right in the starter circuit, but I’ll post some more details later on the relevant forum.
So, with a new MOT and just a few cosmetic things that can wait, here's looking forward to some good weather.
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd255/andym1000/5ad1dee6-c94d-447a-89ad-e4d42c4d8960.jpg (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/andym1000/media/5ad1dee6-c94d-447a-89ad-e4d42c4d8960.jpg.html)
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd255/andym1000/341e4535-c2d7-47a2-9077-e0b3d1d51c8a.jpg (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/andym1000/media/341e4535-c2d7-47a2-9077-e0b3d1d51c8a.jpg.html)