Back with a M900 series I - Page 29

17-02-2018, 09:28 AM

Hat off to you - this is truly a benchmark for anyone restoring an early Monster (me included), or any bike for that matter. Would love to see more pics!

Albie · 19-02-2018, 04:55 PM

Thanks guys again for all the positive comments about my stock bike . No doubt you will see more pics in a better scene soon but I had a nice call today as its been a week away but Al has billed me for the work to commission to the road and is all now running ok with carbs sorted and road safe but he only wants to take to MoT on a dry day so it doesn't get dirty by him.
Hoping by the end of month I will be riding her around at my leisure and getting some better shots and good thing is my garage is ready to have her back and Yamaha RD250D is now on the ramp getting some 2 stroke love and electronic ignition.

Only a brief video but she runs.
Just click the picture

20180219_160450 by Andy Patterson, on Flickr

Doggy · 19-02-2018, 09:05 PM

21-02-2018, 01:52 PM

Would love to know the colour code for the yellow hoop - if you have it.

Thanks!

Albie · 21-02-2018, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fazer

Would love to know the colour code for the yellow hoop - if you have it.

Thanks!

It's a powder coat colour tried to get a near match to ohlins Spring which is also similar to stock

Update to bike is she is ready to come home all mot'd tomorrow afternoon.

Albie · 22-02-2018, 05:34 PM

Bike got delivered back to me this afternoon whilst I was at work. Thanks to my wife being home she got Alec to kindly put it in the garage. I had a short ride just to feel what it felt like agin as not ridden a m900 since 2005.. Clutch actually felt light and starter hardly turned before she fired up hoping due to the 16.00mm new leads.
So just some tinkering to do for me to be happy and ready to ride on the road once taxed.

Hit the pic for video

IMG_2949.MOV by Andy Patterson, on Flickr

Mr Gazza · 22-02-2018, 06:09 PM

Looks realy nice, but surprised you are not smiling your head off. Are you frightened of the ghost with the fiery boots behind you?

Albie · 22-02-2018, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

Looks realy nice, but surprised you are not smiling your head off. Are you frightened of the ghost with the fiery boots behind you?

Im a grumpy old man. I was some what feeling intimidated tbh.. I clean and service Photo booths everyday for 24 years and having to do that makes you lose your smile but inside I am grinning really I am.

utopia · 22-02-2018, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

.... the ghost with the fiery boots behind you?

I was thinking that a pair of the local furry rodent residents had over-indulged on last night's trashcan vindaloo.

Proper job, Albie.
And a lovely, bright, spring day for its first little trundle.
What could be better.
She looks resplendent.

Albie · 22-02-2018, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by utopia

I was thinking that a pair of the local furry rodent residents had over-indulged on last night's trashcan vindaloo.

Proper job, Albie.
And a lovely, bright, spring day for its first little trundle.
What could be better.
She looks resplendent.

You mean our grumpy cat. Yes she came outside for entertainment and support. She also comes out as new kitten terrorises her

Darren69 · 22-02-2018, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

Looks realy nice, but surprised you are not smiling your head off. Are you frightened of the ghost with the fiery boots behind you?

Could be a 'burning bush'? That's symbolic of course.

Albie · 01-03-2018, 03:39 PM

Much to the efforts of Luddite its its having to be plan B for the oil level badge on this now purchased 916 it says casing. Thought they were green/brown but the badge looks decent at least and casing just needs a clean up for resale.

oil badge by Andy Patterson, on Flickr

Dukedesmo · 01-03-2018, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albie

916 it says casing. Thought they were green/brown but the badge looks decent at least and casing just needs a clean up for resale.

916 not only has green casing but there is no oil level badge on them either just a cast upper and lower line. Probably because when the fairing's fitted you can see the window (only) through a hole in the fairing?

Luddite · 01-03-2018, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dukedesmo

916 not only has green casing but there is no oil level badge on them either just a cast upper and lower line. Probably because when the fairing's fitted you can see the window (only) through a hole in the fairing?

Not sure about the black crankcases (I know some Supersports had black engines)

but 916s did have the oil level plate at least until 1998.

It may be that the plate was omitted from the 996 onwards?

Mr Gazza · 02-03-2018, 11:17 AM

I hope he doesn't try to ride that Super Sport, there's a bolt missing from the forward torque rod mount plate!

19-02-2018, 04:55 PM	#2
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	Thanks guys again for all the positive comments about my stock bike . No doubt you will see more pics in a better scene soon but I had a nice call today as its been a week away but Al has billed me for the work to commission to the road and is all now running ok with carbs sorted and road safe but he only wants to take to MoT on a dry day so it doesn't get dirty by him. Hoping by the end of month I will be riding her around at my leisure and getting some better shots and good thing is my garage is ready to have her back and Yamaha RD250D is now on the ramp getting some 2 stroke love and electronic ignition. Only a brief video but she runs. Just click the picture 20180219_160450 by Andy Patterson, on Flickr __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

22-02-2018, 05:34 PM	#6
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	Bike got delivered back to me this afternoon whilst I was at work. Thanks to my wife being home she got Alec to kindly put it in the garage. I had a short ride just to feel what it felt like agin as not ridden a m900 since 2005.. Clutch actually felt light and starter hardly turned before she fired up hoping due to the 16.00mm new leads. So just some tinkering to do for me to be happy and ready to ride on the road once taxed. Hit the pic for video IMG_2949.MOV by Andy Patterson, on Flickr __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

22-02-2018, 06:09 PM	#7
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,834	Looks realy nice, but surprised you are not smiling your head off. Are you frightened of the ghost with the fiery boots behind you? __________________

01-03-2018, 03:39 PM	#12
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	Much to the efforts of Luddite its its having to be plan B for the oil level badge on this now purchased 916 it says casing. Thought they were green/brown but the badge looks decent at least and casing just needs a clean up for resale. oil badge by Andy Patterson, on Flickr __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

02-03-2018, 11:17 AM	#15
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,834	I hope he doesn't try to ride that Super Sport, there's a bolt missing from the forward torque rod mount plate! __________________

17-02-2018, 09:28 AM	#1
Fazer Guest Posts: n/a	Hat off to you - this is truly a benchmark for anyone restoring an early Monster (me included), or any bike for that matter. Would love to see more pics!

19-02-2018, 09:05 PM	#3
Doggy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Kent Bike: M796 Posts: 510

21-02-2018, 01:52 PM	#4
Fazer Guest Posts: n/a	Would love to know the colour code for the yellow hoop - if you have it. Thanks!