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19-04-2010, 07:28 AM | #1 |
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Amazing Dutch Monster
I went to Antwerp yesterday and met a Dutch guy (also called Rob) who has been building this bike for 4 years, whilst riding it, when it's not in bits for remodelling.
It started life as an ST4 rolling chassis with a 900SSie motor and of course, a Monster tank. Vintage tacho and 916 bars, he has a tiny Sigma bicycle speedo which unclips when not in use. The tank is done with gold leaf under six coats of laquer. Now that's what you call a tail-chop! Sport Classic front guard and BMW R75 headlight. Seat came from a BMW R50, adapted and recovered by Rob. 2 weeks ago, it was in bits having the frame painted. It's a work in progress, next to go on are stainless clip-ons, fashioned in keeping with the '20s-'30s styling. Nice work Rob! Ride safe and see you around. Last edited by slob; 19-04-2010 at 08:51 AM.. |
19-04-2010, 08:25 AM | #2 |
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Wow, looks amazing, and such a Sunny day for you Slob.
No problem getting back on the train ? Aren't all European transport links stuffed full of people at the moment ?
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19-04-2010, 08:48 AM | #3 |
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Love that tank, is the rider 7' tall, it looks tiny!!
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19-04-2010, 08:48 AM | #4 |
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No problems at all, I'd guess Rob's a bit over 6'.
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19-04-2010, 09:36 AM | #5 |
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That's Fab!
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19-04-2010, 09:38 AM | #6 |
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Great looking bike! I love the look of the tank.
Yorkie
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19-04-2010, 10:38 AM | #7 |
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whoa the speedo and tank are sumthing else!!!
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19-04-2010, 10:45 AM | #8 |
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wow not that is a work of art, thats why I'm going back to a monster so I can start to modify again
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19-04-2010, 11:51 AM | #9 |
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Love it!!! I want to get some retro cafe goodness into my project...pure inspiration!
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19-04-2010, 12:01 PM | #10 |
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How was the Dealer Day then rob ? Big turnout at all ?
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19-04-2010, 12:22 PM | #11 |
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yuk not for me (like tank but thats it)
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19-04-2010, 12:51 PM | #12 |
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19-04-2010, 01:16 PM | #13 |
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Wonder what happens to the poor fella when it rains..
BTW are those Supertrapp? never seen them before on a Monster.. |
19-04-2010, 01:35 PM | #14 |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBU0FLb2NhA
Heres one! The clutch sounds louder! Adjustable with the discs i think! Yorkie
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19-04-2010, 01:36 PM | #15 |
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yep, more discs = less back-pressure/more noise etc.
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