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Title: Almost there.... Post by: Pedro-bot on October 10, 2008, 07:18:49 PM So a while back I purchased a very sad looking Monster. It's a 1999 M750 that appears to have had a rough life. I'll let the pics speak for themselves. [moto]
THEN :( (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/2930828274_76419bed75.jpg?v=0) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/2930837212_0269aace4c.jpg?v=0) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/2930834552_e277acf365.jpg?v=0) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/2930831192_6ecacc3ddf.jpg?v=0) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/2930825130_07b9abf023.jpg?v=0) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3027/2929968505_df114a39ab.jpg?v=0) NOW!! [thumbsup] (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/2929932521_a481ea5277.jpg?v=0) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/2930788116_01f1664f4d.jpg?v=0) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2930789346_e86834e7e2.jpg?v=0) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3021/2930787606_694b4fc490.jpg?v=0) Things are looking up for this little bike. [beer] The tank will be ready tomorrow and some other parts will be coming in soon! ;D Title: Re: Almost there.... Post by: ivobivo on October 10, 2008, 09:21:46 PM Joe, this looks great. It will be an awesome bike.
Title: Re: Almost there.... Post by: El Matador on October 10, 2008, 09:37:31 PM Damn!!!! That looks saaaaaahweeet!
Title: Re: Almost there.... Post by: txduc on October 11, 2008, 04:18:05 AM Damn Joe that looks freakin awesome [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Almost there.... Post by: Red5 on October 11, 2008, 10:05:34 AM Phhhtt. Trailer queen. Why doncha stop being a girly man and ride a real bike like the rest of us: (http://images.superstreetbike.com/images/0703_sbkp_z+ratbikes+custom_bike_side_rear_view.jpg) Title: Re: Almost there.... Post by: Lorenzo on October 11, 2008, 10:16:58 AM Its really nice man. I cant wait to see the tank! what color did you go with or is that a surprise?
You should run a shelter for abused and battered monsters. Title: Re: Almost there.... Post by: 2CardDuc on October 11, 2008, 06:22:21 PM Nice work Joe! [clap]
Title: Re: Almost there.... Post by: Pedro-bot on October 11, 2008, 08:31:15 PM Thanks guys. I'm looking forward to having this bike finished. I don't want to mislead anyone, so just know it's not me that's putting this bike together. I have an extremely talented mechanic working on it. My only role here is sourcing parts out, contracting out the powder coating and of course putting up the $$$ for the job. ;D
List of goodies is as follows: 1. 2004 GSXR 1000 Front forks and calipers 2. Paul Smart Spoked Wheels 3. Cycle Cat black anodized top triple 4. '03 Yamaha R1 50mm Clipons with radial front brake master cylinder 5. Powdercoating to frame, lower triple, valve covers, chain adjuster plates, and alternator cover all in satin gold. The engine case covers, swingarm, hoop and headlight U-bracket are all in gloss black. Parts en route now: 1. New headlight 2. Pazzo levers 3. new turn signals with billet al. housing 4. Acewell speedo with integrated tach and idiot lights 5. reverse shift lever 6. brake lever 7. black anodized foot pegs 8. 41t rear aluminum Stealth rear sprocket 9. Gold 520 DID chain 10. STM engine case breather filter 11. Black Speigler brake lines Items still needing to be ordered: 1. Megaphone style exhaust cans (not sure which yet ???) 2. Front fender (not sure I want one) 3. Aluminum stamped Ducati gas tank badges Wish List: 1. Cafe Racer style rear cowl *cough* *cough * Chipo *cough* *cough* 2. Custom 2 into 1 super duper megaphone exhaust. *cough* *cough* Paul *cough* *cough* ;D Lorenzo, now that you mention it, I think the tank color will be a surprise. ;) Title: Re: Almost there.... Post by: Gone Ape on October 12, 2008, 04:59:42 PM "Yeah, the tank has a few "dents".....(Joe, during dinner during his Austin visit)
A few DENTS???? I'm thinking the "Ducati Dings" Not Ex-wife with a Baseball bat went wrong treatment...... Joe, FANYATASMATIC........nice flow of the frame/wheel/swingarm/engine coloring/valve covers are ooooooh la-la Damn Impressive.....nice (uh, so far) Waaaayyy better than you described!!!! Frank you're KILLING ME !!!! Spewed the coffee, but saved the keyboard by turning my head...now I gotta clean the carpet !!! Title: Re: Almost there.... Post by: El Matador on October 13, 2008, 04:27:47 AM Something like this deserves me getting off my ass and making you a cowl. I'll try to finish it by this weekend. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Almost there.... Post by: DomDucati on October 14, 2008, 07:59:02 AM Wow! Bravo [clap] that thing is starting get its soul back!
Title: Re: Almost there.... Post by: hiero on October 15, 2008, 05:07:11 AM love the spokies!
Title: Re: Almost there.... Post by: spaceghost65 on October 15, 2008, 08:08:38 AM Impressive. Excellent.
Title: Re: Almost there.... Post by: 10/10ths on October 15, 2008, 08:16:37 AM Wow!
I guess I should stop pregnant doging about the money and time I've dumped into my '97 M750. Great stuff. We need to ride our reborn bikes together someday. Cheers. Title: Re: Almost there.... Post by: Pedro-bot on October 16, 2008, 08:47:46 PM Something like this deserves me getting off my ass and making you a cowl. I'll try to finish it by this weekend. [thumbsup] C'mon slacker!! Make that thing already. (http://www.motohouston.com/forums/images/smilies/nod.gif) Thanks for the compliments peeps! I got a few parts in today. Saw the boxes when I got home from work and did this once I opened them up. (http://www.motohouston.com/forums/images/smilies/eek5spin.gif) (http://www.motohouston.com/forums/images/smilies/eek5spin.gif) (http://www.motohouston.com/forums/images/smilies/eek5spin.gif) Here's one of the parts. [thumbsup] (http://acewell-meter.co.uk/images/acewell_2803ab.jpg) (http://www.electrosport.com/speedometers/images/acewell-speedometer-series-2700-2800-220.jpg) Title: Re: Almost there.... Post by: gh0stie on October 17, 2008, 06:45:02 AM sweetness! keep up the good work!
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