Ben's 900 Monster build

[900Rebuilder]

Thanks for the comments on the stand as I suspected that there may be issues - I may just run the side stand initially and fit the centre stand at my leisure later on.

The stand I have is very loose on the bracket so I assume that I'm probably missing some kind of brass bush or similar.

Also I don't think that the front discs will be getting done but I may just have them blasted so that I can then paint them myself at home.

I did think about the oil cooler so might just take it along with me to get some feedback as the chap doing it works from home so each item can / will be discussed with him in turn.

Looking at gloss black for frame and swingarm with all the smaller bits being satin black

[Mr Gazza]

No bushes on the centre stand, but they are all rather loose and sloppy until you get both brackets bolted up properly. Best to have exhaust out of the way when fitting it too, or at least slack and loose so you can jiggle it a bit.

[900Rebuilder]

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

No bushes on the centre stand, but they are all rather loose and sloppy until you get both brackets bolted up properly. Best to have exhaust out of the way when fitting it too, or at least slack and loose so you can jiggle it a bit.

Wow! I can see daylight between the stand and the bracket so its either very worn or missing something. I suppose there is the possibility that the stand and bracket aren't a pair

[Mr Gazza]

I'll send you some photos of mine when I get off my 750SS in a few days time.
In the meantime I wouldn't waste any powder coat on it, looks like you'll be working on it?

[900Rebuilder]

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

I'll send you some photos of mine when I get off my 750SS in a few days time.
In the meantime I wouldn't waste any powder coat on it, looks like you'll be working on it?

I'm taking the bits over to get the full quote first

[adie851]

What colour are you doing the bodywork......is it a complete custom build or or more original....? I've done two 900 monsters many years ago..one a very early one which I restored to its original red colour...the other one I did was a customized yellow ...blinged with loads of carbon parts...there's probably pictures of both bikes somwhere on this website....I personally like the original gold frame colour...but it's personal choice..your call..enjoy the build.....

[900Rebuilder]

Originally Posted by adie851

What colour are you doing the bodywork......is it a complete custom build or or more original....? I've done two 900 monsters many years ago..one a very early one which I restored to its original red colour...the other one I did was a customized yellow ...blinged with loads of carbon parts...there's probably pictures of both bikes somwhere on this website....I personally like the original gold frame colour...but it's personal choice..your call..enjoy the build.....

Black with added black.

Body kit black with candy red dropped in and wheels to match red (thinking dark cherry red).

Bike is a bitsa so no stock rebuild here and whilst they look nice in red / gold I'd only look at that if I had another one with matching numbers