They are never finished BUT.......

Cutter · 30-09-2011, 11:41 AM

A complete bike at last, check the blog for pics....

http://chickenshackducatiproject.blogspot.com

Edited to correct URL

J.P · 30-09-2011, 11:50 AM

link doesn't seem to work for me?

Cutter · 30-09-2011, 11:52 AM

Whoops - too excited to type properly..

http://chickenshackducatiproject.blogspot.com

Try this time - cheers!

30-09-2011, 12:22 PM

Absolute quality, been following the blog for a long time and I know how much effort you put into it, I personally can't think of a finer looking Monster. The new seat looks really good and the paint job and the cans really look the business.

Hope the ride goes well.

Cutter · 30-09-2011, 12:46 PM

You are very kind - only I know all the crappy things on it that still need sorting out LOL.
Seriously, biggest mistake was not going to a specialist bike powder coater. It's flaking here and there, which I will try and touch up with smoothrite (with proper primer) I see a strip down in a year's time or so to get it re-done....

But other than that once I have the forks done to match rear shock (need to save up for FTR or MCT set-up), and replace leaky oil strainer crush washer - fingers crossed it should all be OK.

utopia · 30-09-2011, 12:47 PM

Looks really nice.
The new seat suits it much better too.
The tank is classic loveliness.
I'm not too sure about the exhaust can brackets though. Full marks for effort, but I'm a little worried that they only have one mounting point at the frame end. It looks as if the only resistance to them rotating on the mounting will be the tightness of the single bolts, and I don't think this will be adequate. The weight and length of the cans, combined with jolts from the road surface, will put a high load on the fixings and I think the cans will tend to drop, putting strain on them and the headers and probably causing deformation, leaks at the exhaust ports or (worryingly) cracking of the cans themselves. I think you should redesign them so that they fit to both, rather than just one of the footrest mounting lugs, thus triangulating the mounting so it can't rotate.
Unless I'm missing something from your pics.
The method of making a test bracket from thin sheet is a good one, but you could use stiff cardboard for an even quicker mock-up if you do redesign them. I would strongly recommend that you do before taking it out for a test run and damaging your exhausts, which look lovely and far too nice to risk spoiling.

Great work though, great result and brilliant project blog.

J.P · 30-09-2011, 12:49 PM

If that turned up at the Arrow Mill Weekender next year I'm pretty sure you'd walk away with a few awards. Looks very nice indeed.

slob · 30-09-2011, 12:58 PM

Sweet, hope I can see it in the flesh soon.

Cutter · 30-09-2011, 01:06 PM

J.P Well - hopefully when fettled I can start coming to some UKMOC events at last!

Utopia - you've got me worrying now. The exhausts seem very secure and the brackets welded on the exhausts themselves are steel and pretty chunky. The brackets I have made and used to connect to frame are 5mm thick ally. Admittedly they are secured by one bolt, but in the original designs two bolts hold a much heavier system and much heavier foot peg arrangement. And of course the manifold takes a lot of the weight. I appreciate what you're saying though what with vibes, leverage etc .I shall have a think - thank you. Any other opinions on this very welcome.

Cutter · 30-09-2011, 01:25 PM

Nice one Slob - me too!

30-09-2011, 01:26 PM

Cutter,
I am really liking what you've done there! Well done that man

the paint job and seat are superb, you are a credit to the world of modding

Cutter · 30-09-2011, 01:34 PM

I've spent two years wondering what would happen when I finished it and showed it to UKMOC. You guys are making me feel very happy and relieved.

I can't come anywhere near to some of the engineering skills amongst forum members, and there's a lot I will do better next time, but for a first time attempt by a botcher I'm a happy boy.

30-09-2011, 01:54 PM

Looks awesome! Love those exhausts too

Oh and the chickens are cool as well

Cutter · 30-09-2011, 02:10 PM

Heh heh cheers! Newsflash - having booked MOT for tomorrow at 9.30am, the front brakes are now stuck on with barely any movement in lever. They were perfect when I filled and bled them yesterday - thought it went too easy. I know there is something on the forum about this - saw it yesterday. Searching now...

Cutter · 30-09-2011, 02:33 PM

So I just bled at the master cylinder valve and they are OK again. Bit wierd. It had been standing in hot sun all morning... I think I need to bleed at the calipers too to make sure and be safe. Can't be stuck calipers because it freed off as soon as I used master cyl. bleed screw....

30-09-2011, 11:41 AM	#1
Cutter Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: london Bike: M900 Posts: 292	They are never finished BUT....... A complete bike at last, check the blog for pics.... http://chickenshackducatiproject.blogspot.com Edited to correct URL __________________ Using The Force while it's still available... Last edited by Cutter; 30-09-2011 at 12:17 PM.. Reason: Edited to correct URL

30-09-2011, 11:50 AM	#2
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	link doesn't seem to work for me? __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

30-09-2011, 11:52 AM	#3
Cutter Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: london Bike: M900 Posts: 292	Whoops - too excited to type properly.. http://chickenshackducatiproject.blogspot.com Try this time - cheers! __________________ Using The Force while it's still available...

30-09-2011, 12:46 PM	#5
Cutter Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: london Bike: M900 Posts: 292	You are very kind - only I know all the crappy things on it that still need sorting out LOL. Seriously, biggest mistake was not going to a specialist bike powder coater. It's flaking here and there, which I will try and touch up with smoothrite (with proper primer) I see a strip down in a year's time or so to get it re-done.... But other than that once I have the forks done to match rear shock (need to save up for FTR or MCT set-up), and replace leaky oil strainer crush washer - fingers crossed it should all be OK. __________________ Using The Force while it's still available...

30-09-2011, 12:49 PM	#7
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	If that turned up at the Arrow Mill Weekender next year I'm pretty sure you'd walk away with a few awards. Looks very nice indeed. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

30-09-2011, 12:22 PM	#4
Scott1 Guest Posts: n/a	Absolute quality, been following the blog for a long time and I know how much effort you put into it, I personally can't think of a finer looking Monster. The new seat looks really good and the paint job and the cans really look the business. Hope the ride goes well.

30-09-2011, 12:47 PM	#6
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,546	Looks really nice. The new seat suits it much better too. The tank is classic loveliness. I'm not too sure about the exhaust can brackets though. Full marks for effort, but I'm a little worried that they only have one mounting point at the frame end. It looks as if the only resistance to them rotating on the mounting will be the tightness of the single bolts, and I don't think this will be adequate. The weight and length of the cans, combined with jolts from the road surface, will put a high load on the fixings and I think the cans will tend to drop, putting strain on them and the headers and probably causing deformation, leaks at the exhaust ports or (worryingly) cracking of the cans themselves. I think you should redesign them so that they fit to both, rather than just one of the footrest mounting lugs, thus triangulating the mounting so it can't rotate. Unless I'm missing something from your pics. The method of making a test bracket from thin sheet is a good one, but you could use stiff cardboard for an even quicker mock-up if you do redesign them. I would strongly recommend that you do before taking it out for a test run and damaging your exhausts, which look lovely and far too nice to risk spoiling. Great work though, great result and brilliant project blog.

30-09-2011, 12:58 PM	#8
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,714	Sweet, hope I can see it in the flesh soon.

30-09-2011, 01:06 PM	#9
Cutter Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: london Bike: M900 Posts: 292	J.P Well - hopefully when fettled I can start coming to some UKMOC events at last! Utopia - you've got me worrying now. The exhausts seem very secure and the brackets welded on the exhausts themselves are steel and pretty chunky. The brackets I have made and used to connect to frame are 5mm thick ally. Admittedly they are secured by one bolt, but in the original designs two bolts hold a much heavier system and much heavier foot peg arrangement. And of course the manifold takes a lot of the weight. I appreciate what you're saying though what with vibes, leverage etc .I shall have a think - thank you. Any other opinions on this very welcome. __________________ Using The Force while it's still available...

30-09-2011, 01:25 PM	#10
Cutter Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: london Bike: M900 Posts: 292	Nice one Slob - me too! __________________ Using The Force while it's still available...

30-09-2011, 01:26 PM	#11
Fugly Guest Posts: n/a	Cutter, I am really liking what you've done there! Well done that man the paint job and seat are superb, you are a credit to the world of modding

30-09-2011, 01:34 PM	#12
Cutter Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: london Bike: M900 Posts: 292	I've spent two years wondering what would happen when I finished it and showed it to UKMOC. You guys are making me feel very happy and relieved. I can't come anywhere near to some of the engineering skills amongst forum members, and there's a lot I will do better next time, but for a first time attempt by a botcher I'm a happy boy. __________________ Using The Force while it's still available...

30-09-2011, 01:54 PM	#13
rac3r Guest Posts: n/a	Looks awesome! Love those exhausts too Oh and the chickens are cool as well

30-09-2011, 02:10 PM	#14
Cutter Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: london Bike: M900 Posts: 292	Heh heh cheers! Newsflash - having booked MOT for tomorrow at 9.30am, the front brakes are now stuck on with barely any movement in lever. They were perfect when I filled and bled them yesterday - thought it went too easy. I know there is something on the forum about this - saw it yesterday. Searching now... __________________ Using The Force while it's still available...

30-09-2011, 02:33 PM	#15
Cutter Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: london Bike: M900 Posts: 292	So I just bled at the master cylinder valve and they are OK again. Bit wierd. It had been standing in hot sun all morning... I think I need to bleed at the calipers too to make sure and be safe. Can't be stuck calipers because it freed off as soon as I used master cyl. bleed screw.... __________________ Using The Force while it's still available...