Project - Not Monster

Yorkie · 10-10-2013, 09:44 PM

Here is my 750SS project so far:

Lightened cam wheels:

Started as Scottys 750SS, it now has a bitza 900 engine (1994 bottom end, i.e. barrels and pistons and V2 heads).

It will be white and red cafe racer style when I've finished so finished for Christmas??

Yorkie

gary tompkins · 11-10-2013, 12:43 AM

Great looking project mate

Looking forward to further updates on rebuild

11-10-2013, 07:23 AM

like it a lot

Yorkie · 11-10-2013, 09:59 PM

Did look like this:

If all goes to plan the total cost will be £1000, including the bike.

Yorkie

Dirty · 11-10-2013, 11:41 PM

Blimey that's a cheap bike!

Yorkie · 12-10-2013, 08:32 AM

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Blimey that's a cheap bike!

£375 for the bike, sold all the bits I didn't need, begged and gifted parts, managed to get a free respray on the tank and special rear end (complete next week!) but still had to pay for some bits!

£150 for the wheels and frame powder-coating, £50 for the rear-sets and then bearings, bolts and other consumables.

Mark at http://www.madasl.co.uk/ did the lightened cam wheels, they are about half the original weight!

The important thing is I am still on for £1000 or there abouts!! Careful with money!

Yorkie

gary tompkins · 12-10-2013, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkie

The important thing is I am still on for £1000 or there abouts!! Careful with money!

Yorkie

Typical Yorkshireman

Tight as ####

Mr Gazza · 12-10-2013, 10:07 AM

The maths is looking very good.
I have been recording EVERY cost on my last two projects, and it's suprising how much all the little bits and pieces add up to.
I managed to break even with a Triumph Sprint I did early this Summer, and hopefully will be in slight profit if I sell some of the left overs.
The Monster is keeper, so it's a slightly different matter, but I am still a bit below the market value at the moment.

I loved my 750SS, it was white and red like yours.
It was quite a revalation after riding 750/650 Triumphs for so long, but I don't really get on with low bars, and the rear wheel tended to be a bit light at times...Reckon I could get on with a naked SS with straight bars though....Erm.That's a Monster isn't it?

Project is looking very good though, and White suits the SS..Keep us posted. Good luck.

Yorkie · 12-10-2013, 01:48 PM

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but I don't really get on with low bars, and the rear wheel tended to be a bit light at times...Reckon I could get on with a naked SS with straight bars though....Erm.That's a Monster isn't it?

This is what it might look like if I don't change my mind:

Yorkie

Yorkie · 12-10-2013, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gary tompkins

Typical Yorkshireman

Tight as ####

GT thank you so very much, thats the nicest thing you have said to me!!

Yorkie

Albie · 12-10-2013, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkie

This is what it might look like if I don't change my mind:

Yorkie

Nice one mate. Like that lots. Like also the hole under the tank.

Yorkie · 12-10-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Albie

Nice one mate. Like that lots. Like also the hole under the tank.

I'm not going that far, remember I'm doing it cheap!

Yorkie

utopia · 12-10-2013, 03:40 PM

That's an impressive budget, Yorkie.
I reckon you stand a good chance of ending up with the best value for money bike ever built.

I've fancied building a naked ss special for quite a while now myself.
I think the frame suits the engine better as it emphasises the vee.
They look particularly good with those polished ally belt covers like Mel has on one of her monsters.
And I rather like the looks of the wedgy tank too.
Looking forward to following your progress.

If you need any custom bushes, spacers etc, I could help out with my lathe.
My charges would probably suit your budget.

Albie · 12-10-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkie

I'm not going that far, remember I'm doing it cheap!

Yorkie

Wise man. That bike was the one I let go cos the snow. I do have a nice cheap project on the shelf still though. The SRX 400 cost me £250 and runs too. I fancy SS600 front end on it though.

Mr Gazza · 12-10-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkie

This is what it might look like if I don't change my mind:

Yorkie

Ouch..!! it hurts my back just looking at it..

I hope common sense prevails and your build is not quite so radical...Got to admire the engineering in it though.

This thread has made me realise that I didn't properly finish liking my 750SS.

10-10-2013, 09:44 PM	#1
Yorkie Anglo-Saxon Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Bike: M900 Posts: 2,485	Project - Not Monster Here is my 750SS project so far: Lightened cam wheels: Started as Scottys 750SS, it now has a bitza 900 engine (1994 bottom end, i.e. barrels and pistons and V2 heads). It will be white and red cafe racer style when I've finished so finished for Christmas?? Yorkie __________________ NO ICE, GUN IT!

11-10-2013, 12:43 AM	#2
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Great looking project mate Looking forward to further updates on rebuild __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

11-10-2013, 09:59 PM	#4
Yorkie Anglo-Saxon Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Bike: M900 Posts: 2,485	Did look like this: If all goes to plan the total cost will be £1000, including the bike. Yorkie __________________ NO ICE, GUN IT!

11-10-2013, 07:23 AM	#3
perkles Guest Posts: n/a	like it a lot

11-10-2013, 11:41 PM	#5
Dirty Bockloks Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London Bike: No Bike Yet! Posts: 4,601	Blimey that's a cheap bike!

12-10-2013, 10:07 AM	#8
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,801	The maths is looking very good. I have been recording EVERY cost on my last two projects, and it's suprising how much all the little bits and pieces add up to. I managed to break even with a Triumph Sprint I did early this Summer, and hopefully will be in slight profit if I sell some of the left overs. The Monster is keeper, so it's a slightly different matter, but I am still a bit below the market value at the moment. I loved my 750SS, it was white and red like yours. It was quite a revalation after riding 750/650 Triumphs for so long, but I don't really get on with low bars, and the rear wheel tended to be a bit light at times...Reckon I could get on with a naked SS with straight bars though....Erm.That's a Monster isn't it? Project is looking very good though, and White suits the SS..Keep us posted. Good luck.

12-10-2013, 03:40 PM	#13
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,545	That's an impressive budget, Yorkie. I reckon you stand a good chance of ending up with the best value for money bike ever built. I've fancied building a naked ss special for quite a while now myself. I think the frame suits the engine better as it emphasises the vee. They look particularly good with those polished ally belt covers like Mel has on one of her monsters. And I rather like the looks of the wedgy tank too. Looking forward to following your progress. If you need any custom bushes, spacers etc, I could help out with my lathe. My charges would probably suit your budget.