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26-01-2014, 03:14 PM | #1 |
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My M900 Project...
Hi all,
I was lucky enough to get my hands on a 94 M900 off of a friend who moved to America and couldn't import it. I have been riding it the past summer and it's been great fun and in total covered about 15k miles. I also managed to get a 04 zx6r which I plan on doing the miles on this coming summer. This will give me the time to restore the monster. The bike: It's suffered from poor engine paint and knackered frame paint on the left hand side from the battery leaking. There is also a bit off damaged when the previous owners wife reversed into it. All in all a good bike though. I plan on re-painting the frame, engine and wheels and also any other corroded bits. I don't really want to pimp it out or spend mega bucks on carbon and ohlins this and that. I just want to put the time in and make it a look wonderful and ride well... I want to utilise my skills as an engineer. So I will be updating the forum with photos, problems and tips as I progress on. Wish me luck... |
26-01-2014, 03:23 PM | #2 |
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So I have started stripping it:
I have also re-painted the belly pan. I will wait until the end and decide whether I want to use it or show off the new engine paint..... |
26-01-2014, 06:35 PM | #3 |
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26-01-2014, 08:24 PM | #4 |
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That looks like a really nice original early Monster there.
Shame that you say the paint has suffered, but heartening to hear you say "restore". All I would change personaly would be to ditch the belly pan and fairing...Possibly I might go for Gold wheels, but otherwise all the colours are just right, even down to the yellow hoop. Good luck with the refit, keep us posted. |
26-01-2014, 09:32 PM | #5 |
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oooh I like a good rebuild thread, might be me soon as well
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27-01-2014, 04:57 AM | #6 |
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The can of worms....
.....that is restoration.
It's only original once remember and them there early ones are getting fewer and far-er between these days. A nice patina paints a thousand words and all that. Either way I'm not really into them being kept in Museums (unless there's an excuse to go to Bologna again) so have fun with the spanners! One thing's for sure- whatever way you go with it you'll divide people's opinion.
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27-01-2014, 09:47 AM | #7 |
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Well said, that man.
One comment on the bellypan. I had one exactly like that, except the front section had a mesh-filled vent hole cut in it. I found that, even with the added ventilation, the fact that the bellypan enclosed the front header pipe meant that it retained lots of heat. Probably not a problem on the move, but stopping at traffic lights caused great waves of heat to rise off the motor. I reckon they can contribute to overheating and I replaced mine with a short, Monza style pan, which leaves the header exposed and eliminates the problem. Good luck with the rebuild. I will watch with interest. |
27-01-2014, 01:17 PM | #8 |
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Yes that is well said.
Interesting point Utopia. I'm probably going to ditch it. After I put in the hard work on the engine repaint I will want to show it off. I also got ride of the headlight fairing a while ago. The photo is on the good side. Most of the damage is the left hand side from the battery. Also the belt covers are cracked and the battery support. Exhaust are pretty messy too. I have already powder coated the yellow hoop black. Hate it yellow but that's just personal! Nearly finished sorting out the swing arm so will up date with pics soon... |
06-02-2014, 07:29 PM | #9 |
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Right, Finally got round to doing some more work...
The engine is out and the frame stripped of bits and pieces: You can see the damage that the battery leak caused: I'm not sure what to do about frame paint/powder coat and filling in the frame numbers? Any one had any experience with this? I have cleaned the swing arm, shock, new rose joints, powder coated the ugly yellow brace and replaced with stainless bolts where necessary: I have also disassembled the lock mechanism, painted and put nice shiny bolts in place. This is what it was like: And now: Next to start cleaning bits and weld up an engine stand! |
06-02-2014, 07:50 PM | #10 |
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From ugly to lovely in so many hours, time well spent though. Nice job!
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06-02-2014, 07:54 PM | #11 |
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Sorry you didn't like your yellow hoop. It's a nice original feature inherited from the 888...But it's your bike.
Shame the frame took all that acid..!! (sounds like my mis-spent youth!!_) If you speak nicely to the powder coaters, it might be possible to mask the frame numbers up after grit blasting, using self adhesive aluminium tape, but it will need to be carefully cut away after the coating and that will expose the grit blasted surface again so it will require painting over...Best to discuss with the actual guy doing the coating. Liking the attention to detail with the seat latch..Nice.. Keep up the good work. |
06-02-2014, 09:38 PM | #12 |
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Whilst you have it in bits I would recommend a jack up kit for the hoop. One of the best wee mods to my mind.
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07-02-2014, 08:19 AM | #13 |
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what's happened to the Like button on recent posts ?
Nice one Ibanezlynx |
07-02-2014, 09:53 AM | #14 | |
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I also had my black hoop done in yellow...
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Looking good!!
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Next best is junk the original shock- it is bound to be knackered and the spring too hard anyway.
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