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Registered User
Join Date: May 2022
Location: Birmingham
Bike: Other Not a Ducati
Posts: 68
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Monster M900sie
Hi all
Just wanted to introduce myself, I picked this monster up last week. It’s a standard bike and I’d like to keep it more or less that way. I’m going to mostly use it during summer and spend winter improving the condition of some areas. There’s the odd rust spot on the frame, some flaking paint on the engine and cases and a few areas where it can be improved. I own a couple of other bikes, a custom thruxton 1200r and a 790 bonneville. So far I’ve ordered a service kit and am just waiting for my mate to find some time to help with belts. Plugs, oil, air filter and fuel filter will all be changed as I like to have a baseline to work with when I buy something used. Also, need to ride more to get the fuel level down before I swap the fuel filter. I’m keen to get my hands on an exhaust that’s in keeping with the aesthetic but produces some more noise, so I’m on the lookout. I may swap the mirrors as all I can see is my shoulders. All original parts will be kept and nothing is being chopped. There is some water marks and misting in the rev counter gauge face; are these simple enough to take apart and clean? There have already been a number of members that have offered advice and help, which I’m very grateful for. If anyone is aware of a carbon tail section with 3 mounting holes, a yellow rounded headlight fairing or a yellow or carbon belly pan, let me know. Anyhow, onto the pictures. ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by deanyoungblood; 16-05-2022 at 10:44 AM.. Reason: Missed text |
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Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Clevedon
Bike: M1200s
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Welcome to the forum Dean.
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Glasgow
Bike: S4 challenge
Posts: 447
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Nice bike
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: East London
Bike: Multiple Monsters
Posts: 9,714
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Welcome aboard
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Too much time on my hands member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Forest Of Dean
Bike: S2r
Posts: 3,196
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"some flaking paint on the engine and cases and a few areas where it can be improved"
Don't poke the flakey bits or the whole lot will just fall off!!! Welcome to the world of Monsters ![]() Nice looking bike too, some would argue in the best and fastest colour ![]()
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record breaker!!
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Peterborough
Bike: M1200R
Posts: 2,154
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Welcome aboard.
Like the Thruxton. They look how a tradition cafe racer should, in my opinion ![]()
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Welcome along, a fine collection you have there, they all look mint
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Join Date: May 2022
Location: Birmingham
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Sutton In Ashfield
Bike: Multiple Monsters
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Not seeing any photos and not the first time, not sure why. If your after a front cowl then you may be better off getting a carbon one and paint it considering what I've seen people ask for a s/hand one (and not seen a yellow one). Amazon is a good source for aftermarket screens should you need one.
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: East London
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Transmaniacon MOC
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Sutton In Ashfield
Bike: Multiple Monsters
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that's a good point. I'll try using my phone.
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Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! ![]() S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage |
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2022
Location: Birmingham
Bike: Other Not a Ducati
Posts: 68
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Bike now fitted with Sil Motor high pipes. These sound absolutely fantastic. The bike has come alive!
There’s still a few parts I need to start improving some of the looks. I need a replacement screen for the fairing as the plastic is cracked, that’s the main eyesore. Completed a belt service yesterday which was relatively simple, just need to wait for the fuel to run down now so that I can change the fuel filter. ![]() |
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Kent
Bike: M900
Posts: 9,033
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