Third Monster, first in the UK

Some really interesting font info.
Welcome to the true home of the Monster owner, FrankenDesmo.

[FrankenDesmo]

Originally Posted by Luddite

Have a look at this recent thread regarding side panel decals.

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=57673

I had come across the decals in that thread on ebay - I think it's only the twinline 'Desmo' decal that I'd need to go custom (assuming the 'Ducati' & 'M900' decals are of suitable quality to go on the paint work), as I've only found that in white online so far.

Originally Posted by Flip

'Tis funny as when I bought my '97 Monster at the end of 1999 (from a mate who bought it new) I was riding a '96 GSX-R750WT and to begin with the Monster felt antiquated to say the least but there was something about the way it rode that I instantly loved- the seemingly endless 'real world' torque...

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...there was some old world charm with the 2v motor that was under my skin and so I waved bye bye to the S4 and set about making the old 900 truly 'mine'.

Today, almost twenty years and 35000 miles later I love it more than ever- it puts a smile on my face literally every time I ride it and now that even Ducati themselves can't use the Cagiva font I smile even more- that'll teach the Audi bastids to bring the old models' service parts prices 'in line' with current models.

You've more or less summed up my feelings on why I love the classic M900s - that 2v motor is so beautiful in its simplicity, produces a raw thunder, and I can pretty much roll the power on in any gear, especially the lump in mine - I really do suspect it's an SS motor, and one that is in very good repair as it really does go! I'm actually afraid to full throttle it as even at 3/4 I feel the weight coming off the front wheel! My two previous Monsters had nowhere near the pull that this one does.

Originally Posted by larsen

Blue is the best colour

Now that's how you do a tasteful blue paint job!

Originally Posted by Bob.E

Welcome to the true home of the Monster owner, FrankenDesmo.

I've found my people.

[Luddite]

Originally Posted by FrankenDesmo

I had come across the decals in that thread on ebay - I think it's only the twinline 'Desmo' decal that I'd need to go custom (assuming the 'Ducati' & 'M900' decals are of suitable quality to go on the paint work), as I've only found that in white online so far.

Do the logos have to be decals? If you're having all new paintwork, have a word with your painter about painting them on. Many paintshops have the facility to laser-cut masks for even really complicated designs.

When I had my tailpiece painted, I wanted the 1100 Evo logo but there wasn't a decal available in the right colour combination. So I had it painted on and you can't tell it from factory (except it's completely smooth!).

[FrankenDesmo]

Good call Luddite, according to the EDC website he has indeed done painted on graphics/logos in previous jobs so it's certainly a possibility.

[Jez900ie]

Anu logo or art you want to add can be done using decals, and if you want good price top quality you might try Image Works in Derby. Great guys with great work. http://www.bike-stickers.com/homepage.htm



They will be attending to my Suzuki shortly too.