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Title: Here we go again!!! Post by: Monstermash on September 12, 2009, 04:22:14 PM So as many of you know, I recently sold my Monster to Swampduc. The sale of the bike was induced by the fact that I haven't felt much like riding over the past few months. Well, that was the main reason. Also on the list were the fact that there were so many unobtainium parts on it I was terrified to crash. It was always in my head whenever I rode and when I took it to the track last year, I babied it all day for fear of throwing it down the road. I really felt like I needed a bike I could ride and take to the track without worrying too much about it.
So with that in mind, I give you my latest "project"........ (http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/996/Frontright.jpg) (http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/996/Right.jpg) (http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/996/Rightrear.jpg) Those of you who know me know how anal I am about keeping my bike clean. Needless to say, I didn't need to worry about the previous owner keeping it clean. This is what I found when I removed the fairings.... (http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/996/996Naked002.jpg) (http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/996/996Naked001.jpg) (http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/996/996Naked003.jpg) (http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/996/996Naked004.jpg) It came with a few carbon accessories and I added a small brake upgrade...... (http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/996/cockpit.jpg) (http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/996/4Pads.jpg) (http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/996/Hugger.jpg) (http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/Rearsets001.jpg) Check out the milage :o (http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/996/Damper.jpg) And a few more carbon bits that came with it..... (http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/carbonpic.jpg) So where do I go from here? [laugh] Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: DRKWNG on September 12, 2009, 04:27:36 PM So where do I go from here? [laugh] Well, it's painfully obvious to me that you have bitten off more than you can possibly chew. So with that in mind, I'll help you out and take it off your hands. Seriously, right now! ;D Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: Monstermash on September 12, 2009, 04:42:08 PM Well, it's painfully obvious to me that you have bitten off more than you can possibly chew. So with that in mind, I'll help you out and take it off your hands. Seriously, right now! ;D Lol. Sure, give me $11K and you can have it! I'll include all the carbon too. Speaking of which, it's all made by Carbon Dream which makes some of the nicest carbon on the market. I have the receipt for it and it was over $7K! :o Seriously though, I'd be surprised if there were many of this model Superbike left in this condition. The previous owner was 50 years old and almost never rode it, hence the 5754 miles on it. I'm pretty anal about the condition I keep my bikes in and even I was impressed at how well this bike was taken care of. Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: DRKWNG on September 12, 2009, 04:46:15 PM I hear you. I lucked out when I found the Sport1000 that I bought. The previous owner took wonderful care of it when it was in his hands. I would love to have a 996/8, but you are right when you say there probably aren't that many of them left in that sort of shape anymore. So with that in mind, think I will have to focus my attention on a '05-'06 999/S/R.
Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: DrDesmo on September 12, 2009, 05:06:01 PM So where do I go from here? [laugh] Ride it! ;D [thumbsup] [moto] Cheers, Adam Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: Bones on September 12, 2009, 05:56:46 PM Sweet ride. [thumbsup]
I just picked up a '00 996 with less than 2,000 miles almost as clean as yours. BTW, if you throw on the carbon clutch cover, I'd be interested to buy the stock one off you. Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: kopfjäger on September 12, 2009, 06:03:42 PM Get all that CF on there, and snap some pics. [evil]
Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: Monstermash on September 12, 2009, 07:12:24 PM Get all that CF on there, and snap some pics. [evil] Nah, The stuff I planned on using I already installed on the bike. I'm trying to sell the rest. The bike needs suspension ya know! [moto] Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: kopfjäger on September 12, 2009, 07:32:54 PM Nah, The stuff I planned on using I already installed on the bike. I'm trying to sell the rest. The bike needs suspension ya know! [moto] ....and a big bore kit and BST or Mag wheels and radial brakes and... Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: Monstermash on September 12, 2009, 07:36:36 PM ....and a big bore kit and BST or Mag wheels and radial brakes and... Lol. It's funny you mention mag wheels, I almost forgot! ;D (http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/996/DSCF7592_resize.jpg) Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: kopfjäger on September 12, 2009, 07:45:50 PM Lol. It's funny you mention mag wheels, I almost forgot! ;D (http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/996/DSCF7592_resize.jpg) :o 1 down. [thumbsup] Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: He Man on September 12, 2009, 08:24:09 PM jealousy!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: DucHead on September 13, 2009, 02:45:07 AM Yeah, I'd feel MUCH better about throwing THAT around on the track! [roll]
Beautiful bike!! ;D Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: Slide Panda on September 13, 2009, 03:09:15 AM So where do I go from here? [laugh] To the tool box and service the belts and valves ;D Perhaps a light flywheel and or light clutch parts? Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: Monstermash on September 13, 2009, 05:31:52 AM To the tool box and service the belts and valves ;D Perhaps a light flywheel and or light clutch parts? Sorry, I left that part out too I guess. The previous owner just had the 6K service done complete with belts and valves. And it has a lightweight flywheel. [thumbsup] I do need to do something about that closed up clutch cover though. [roll] Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: ProTeal55 on September 13, 2009, 07:41:17 AM Killer find... [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: lawbreaker on September 15, 2009, 06:10:44 PM [clap]
Very Nice Mash.... [bow_down]- For the Carbon Dream bodywork, That stuff is the sheezy Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: pennyrobber on September 15, 2009, 07:44:17 PM That carbon bodywork is begging for some custom paint. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: herm on September 15, 2009, 08:20:38 PM buy some track skins and frame sliders
and ride it. Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: Qfactor on September 16, 2009, 10:05:44 AM shall I save you a spot at the sept 30th track day?
[beer] Q Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: DrDesmo on September 16, 2009, 10:53:48 AM shall I save you a spot at the sept 30th track day? [beer] Q That's where it belongs [evil] [evil] [evil] Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: ducpainter on September 16, 2009, 11:44:13 AM Nah, The stuff I planned on using I already installed on the bike. I'm trying to sell the rest. The bike needs suspension ya know! [moto] Suspension on a 996 is pretty good right out of the box.There's always room for improvement I suppose. [evil] Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: Monstermash on September 17, 2009, 04:46:57 AM Suspension on a 996 is pretty good right out of the box. There's always room for improvement I suppose. [evil] Agreed. I don't want to get too crazy, just an Ohlins for the rear with the correct spring and have Eric do the Race Tech kit in the front. Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: Charlief on September 17, 2009, 02:35:03 PM I think Tom forgot to mention that he found this beauty on Craigslist...located one town away from him!
Jeez Tom... from your phone call I had no idea this thing was that purty! Great find! C Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: Monstermash on September 17, 2009, 03:58:24 PM I think Tom forgot to mention that he found this beauty on Craigslist...located one town away from him! Jeez Tom... from your phone call I had no idea this thing was that purty! Great find! C Thanks Chas! Now we just have to get together and go for a ride so you can see it in person. [thumbsup] Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: LA on September 18, 2009, 08:14:14 AM That's a beautiful bike Bud and the deal of the century maybe. At just over 5000 mi. it's barley broken in by my standards.
I love my Monster, but there's no denying that the superbike of that design, in red is the prettiest, or sexiest or whatever superlative you want put on it ever made. And my Gawd, you got a million dollars worth of the highest quality extras made. If you were afraid to ride your old bike, I'm surprised you'll be able to even let that one idle in the garage. Enjoy! And ride it like you stole it, cause you practically did. [thumbsup] LA Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: Monstermash on September 18, 2009, 09:00:13 AM That's a beautiful bike Bud and the deal of the century maybe. At just over 5000 mi. it's barley broken in by my standards. I love my Monster, but there's no denying that the superbike of that design, in red is the prettiest, or sexiest or whatever superlative you want put on it ever made. And my Gawd, you got a million dollars worth of the highest quality extras made. If you were afraid to ride your old bike, I'm surprised you'll be able to even let that one idle in the garage. Enjoy! And ride it like you stole it, cause you practically did. [thumbsup] LA Thanks mang! Yeah, I got a ton of extras with it but I'm selling off most of the carbon. As you mentioned, I would be terrified to ride it with a full set of CF bodywork. It would have defeated the purpose. I did use some of the extras that came with it though like the headlight bucket, air runners, and rear hugger. I still have a few of the other things I need to get installed on the bike. I'll post up when she's done. ;D Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: DrDesmo on September 29, 2009, 02:34:20 PM Saw this bike in person yesterday ... Pix don't do it justice, one of the - if not the - nicest 9*6's i've ever seen. Truly museum condition, killer upgrades and mods, and runs flawlessly.
Great bike Tom! Cheers, Adam Title: Re: Here we go again!!! Post by: Monstermash on October 12, 2009, 06:41:04 PM Saw this bike in person yesterday ... Pix don't do it justice, one of the - if not the - nicest 9*6's i've ever seen. Truly museum condition, killer upgrades and mods, and runs flawlessly. Great bike Tom! Cheers, Adam Thanks Adam! [thumbsup] Just a few more items to go and she'll be all done. Yeah, right. And if you believe that I have a bridge in San Francisco I'd like to sell you. [cheeky] |