Il Monstro Tracker anyone?

Jez900ie · 28-07-2019, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Darren69

Trust the Americans. Didnt we ditch 19 "inch wheels back in th 60s for good reason? Does it have optional drum brakes too? Looks like the Scrambler so should be opopular with the brown seat and beards brigade at least?

And everyone who wants a muddy back. But it is something different!

Mr Gazza · 28-07-2019, 07:22 PM

Out of interest Darren, what was the good reason we dumped 19" wheels?

Monsters seem to convert to that style quite well, if that's what you like.
I always quite liked this one. I think they called it Castroli? It's based on the Castrol colours, as was Mike Hailwood's famous bike I believe?

Luddite · 28-07-2019, 07:42 PM

When I first saw that, I initially thought it must be one of Steve Hilary's builds from Redmax, as he's into flat trackers in a big way.

Nicely done though.

Jez900ie · 28-07-2019, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

Out of interest Darren, what was the good reason we dumped 19" wheels?

Monsters seem to convert to that style quite well, if that's what you like.
I always quite liked this one. I think they called it Castroli? It's based on the Castrol colours, as was Mike Hailwood's famous bike I believe?

I quite like that one -aside from the front light weirdness!

Truth to be told I like that Monsters often get changed into something personalised, be it in a small or major way.

Flip · 29-07-2019, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jez900ie

I quite like that one -aside from the front light weirdness!

What exactly do you mean by that Jez?

I don't quite see it myself

Here's another of Foundry Motorcycles' Tracker builds:

Mr Gazza · 29-07-2019, 09:26 PM

That's not too bad at all..

He can't be a complete hipster 2@, as there is still some vestige of front mudguard left..

mickj · 30-07-2019, 09:03 AM

The blue 74 is very nice.

Flip · 28-07-2019, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

Out of interest Darren, what was the good reason we dumped 19" wheels?

Monsters seem to convert to that style quite well, if that's what you like.
I always quite liked this one. I think they called it Castroli? It's based on the Castrol colours, as was Mike Hailwood's famous bike I believe?

That’s one of Tom of Foundry Motorcycle’s quite early builds- he’s based just down the road from me at Tangmere.

Best not say he’s a fan of brown quilted seats, sports a beard and can often be seen wearing a checked shirt and a ‘Post boy’ hat

28-07-2019, 07:22 PM	#2
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,855	Out of interest Darren, what was the good reason we dumped 19" wheels? Monsters seem to convert to that style quite well, if that's what you like. I always quite liked this one. I think they called it Castroli? It's based on the Castrol colours, as was Mike Hailwood's famous bike I believe? __________________

29-07-2019, 09:26 PM	#6
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,855	That's not too bad at all.. He can't be a complete hipster 2@, as there is still some vestige of front mudguard left.. __________________

30-07-2019, 09:03 AM	#7
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 560	The blue 74 is very nice. __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

28-07-2019, 07:42 PM	#3
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	When I first saw that, I initially thought it must be one of Steve Hilary's builds from Redmax, as he's into flat trackers in a big way. Nicely done though.