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Title: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: jp129 on June 11, 2015, 06:38:09 AM I didn't think I'd ever make a build thread, but I am so pleased with how my build turned out that I wanted to share my joy with everyone. I didn't do a good job documenting each and every part that was changed over the course of the build, but I did document the milestones.
Bike was purchased Aug of 2014 and this has been the progress! Hope you all enjoy! The day I brought her home. Only added the exhaust wrap (since I melted my boots on the way home) and the stompgrip pads. (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/BwAsw-_8oVsF650l49xnEGX4DZS5_uxwtyLC8UfiCOM=w700-h525-no) I proceeded to change to the 996 SBK front forks, dropped the gauges, and removed all the rubber bands holding the harness to the frame. (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gtxCcveM2uTzgbx2o_0YKScuoiurTVH_RtfMQoCu9eY=w700-h525-no) Next, I changed out the headlight and had custom headlight mounts made. (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/wTKwnb867RpRmgtUQDIM3POZiy7pTHlXD7KHfwoxVlY=w394-h525-no) Next, was a big milestone. S4R SSS conversion, 848 wheels, 848 front brake lines, Speedymoto clutch cover, EVR 48-T clutch plates with DP slipper clutch, changed out to braided fuel lines with MP QD's, upgraded the starter cable, CF timing covers, CF under tail tray, Shindengen R/R conversion, ASV Levers, Microtec ECU, new gauge cluster, new paint job, and custom 2-1 exhaust w/ Yoshi R-55 LE can! (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/O3E3bSPUIrYICQSzm_uxcD4_4ZqCSvJ8BfUWfbsWrMk=w700-h525-no) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/36Fs5DJBqjjFL_I6qXS82Su5dduuddnsszbA8Vayg2A=w700-h525-no) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4Qh-QVavboW9j-B-f9UoGREU_taLBWwU4XaowjgNLhw=w788-h525-no) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/0ZlrdRqwFDPZMJmMs1Cs9vdPPvoZl462T-fOjb0pMlc=w788-h525-no) Some fabrication pics of the exhaust for those that may be wondering: (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/sRaidhFBrOoA96zLcTSt1-RtnFUouDXj0UgrmYzTZZ0=w531-h398-no) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/tFmnuHk6C8chF7w-ng9cP2ZzoirAcV-IbAPy5n5JySU=w531-h398-no) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/dWV6VrX2fOC3a3mMB5oGU4PzdvoOKaM_H7ofj5oZmHA=w530-h398-no) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/D8trgW67fGJ9l5UQuiRtvbN8cfzeVWgnPE-POYwtswU=w533-h400-no) Next, added hydroturf to the tank, changed out to black Rizoma fluid reservoirs, aluminium anodized gas cap, different grips, round bar end mirrors, and CF hugger. Weather finally cleared up this weekend and decided to take some proper pictures. This is how she sits today! (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/bHLsFOYCMFzznEc4oGJbJ4XlsuelP5t81OSdGueLm9o=w856-h525-no) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/u8tEkSXifKaEYkemrd_1jAYkMSm4ZF5kl1nLqCZ2z5M=w514-h343-no) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/onRz4Pe-Nh3c7bS_qku6UD1U0MX9KCS3YGjh_3ch3KA=w839-h525-no) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/LURhIKBC9cvydeUdb2fy_Ki1zYc0s9uGAuWHbZCMSH8=w1013-h525-no) What I have planned next is to swap out for a 749/999 rear shock, powder coat the SSS black, and paint the frame. Stay tuned for more later! Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: 2WheelsFTW on June 11, 2015, 07:36:49 AM Man, those 848 wheels look outstanding [thumbsup]. What gauge cluster is that you have installed?
Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: TitanMonsterS4R on June 11, 2015, 09:48:53 AM Love your build........That is one really unique S4 you have no with the SSS and other superbike bits [clap]
That S4 looks so familiar, I think it might have been mine at one point. Did you buy it from someone in TX by chance? (http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy51/wbamiduro/Senna/IMG_1845_zps5847c313.jpg) (http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy51/wbamiduro/Senna/IMG_1843_zps1a8a8312.jpg) Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: jp129 on June 11, 2015, 10:31:14 AM Man, those 848 wheels look outstanding [thumbsup]. What gauge cluster is that you have installed? Thanks! I am running an XT Racing GPX Pro-8 as a "gauge cluster". I do a lot of track riding, so it shares track duty with my Daytona 675. Love your build........That is one really unique S4 you have no with the SSS and other superbike bits [clap] That S4 looks so familiar, I think it might have been mine at one point. Did you buy it from someone in TX by chance? It looks identical, the configuration, the cut t-belt cover and wrapped forks! Yes, in fact I did buy it from a gentleman in Houston, TX. What a small world... Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: TitanMonsterS4R on June 11, 2015, 11:05:06 AM Thanks! I am running an XT Racing GPX Pro-8 as a "gauge cluster". I do a lot of track riding, so it shares track duty with my Daytona 675. It looks identical, the configuration, the cut t-belt cover and wrapped forks! Yes, in fact I did buy it from a gentleman in Houston, TX. What a small world... Hahahah small world. If you need any info on that bike just holler..... Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: jp129 on June 11, 2015, 11:15:22 AM Hahahah small world. If you need any info on that bike just holler..... It's come a long way then, since you're from VA! I'll keep that in mind in the future, but so far the bike's been well behaved after I sorted everything out. I think the previous owner had the bike mapped by a local shop to mask a TB sync issue. Although I have no idea why the shop didn't check the sync to begin with. The TB's were out of sync, thus fueling was all over the place (according to my wideband). I spent the first month going over the entire bike (valve adj, examining the rockers for flaking, timing belt service, syncing the TB, weld the fuel tank hinge, and mapping the bike myself). After I did all that, the bike's been flawless for 2-3K miles now. I've finally been able to dial the Microtec map down for part throttle/street riding, but need to get on the dyno to smoothen out the WOT AFR. Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: Dochunt on June 11, 2015, 12:12:39 PM Bike looks mean and fantastic.
Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: TitanMonsterS4R on June 11, 2015, 12:16:39 PM It's come a long way then, since you're from VA! I'll keep that in mind in the future, but so far the bike's been well behaved after I sorted everything out. I think the previous owner had the bike mapped by a local shop to mask a TB sync issue. Although I have no idea why the shop didn't check the sync to begin with. The TB's were out of sync, thus fueling was all over the place (according to my wideband). I spent the first month going over the entire bike (valve adj, examining the rockers for flaking, timing belt service, syncing the TB, weld the fuel tank hinge, and mapping the bike myself). After I did all that, the bike's been flawless for 2-3K miles now. I've finally been able to dial the Microtec map down for part throttle/street riding, but need to get on the dyno to smoothen out the WOT AFR. The bike came from Ducpond Motorsports in Winchester, Va. I had some issues with it when I got it. The head gasket had to be replaced and then I had the valves and rockers looked at. If I recall, there were a couple that needed replacement but nothing crazy. The TB syncing was done by AMS if I remember correctly, but dont quote me on that. Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: jp129 on June 11, 2015, 12:23:10 PM The bike came from Ducpond Motorsports in Winchester, Va. I had some issues with it when I got it. The head gasket had to be replaced and then I had the valves and rockers looked at. If I recall, there were a couple that needed replacement but nothing crazy. The TB syncing was done by AMS if I remember correctly, but dont quote me on that. Noted and thank you for sharing. The previous, Texan, owner had another shop in town mess with it, since he had some service receipts in town for the work. Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: koko64 on June 11, 2015, 01:02:31 PM Great job [thumbsup].
You have made it yours. Would like to see a thread on your Microtech adventures too please. Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: pitbull on June 11, 2015, 06:38:21 PM Love it!
Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: DucatiBird on June 12, 2015, 12:48:55 AM Great S4!!
I'm happy with my own S4 but yours is truly amazing! Greetings from The Netherlands. Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: jp129 on June 12, 2015, 06:17:37 AM Great job [thumbsup]. You have made it yours. Would like to see a thread on your Microtech adventures too please. I do plan on making a thread on it later, but it's been pretty uneventful (which is a great thing). I don't know if I could say the interface is "intuitive", but I've done a lot of automotive ECU tuning, so it's made it pretty easy to acclimate to. MicroTec's customer service is also very good. I emailed them for basemaps and a base configuration setting, and they replied within a day. Excellent folks. If money was no object, I'd recommend this ECU for everyone. My Duc starts within 2 cycles and throttle response is wonderful. I never did like the factory ECU + PCIII on my S4 . It was hard to start (took like 7-8 cycles to get life into her) and it wasn't smooth down low (even though I know thats a common characteristic with Duc's). But after the switch to the MicroTec + basemap, the bike was already easier to cold crank and already more responsive. It got even better after I mapped it for the target AFRs and smoothening of the power delivery. Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: muskrat on June 12, 2015, 01:18:34 PM JP129, what a work of art my friend......WOW
Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: m9hundo on June 13, 2015, 05:11:05 PM I love the paint scheme, good choice [thumbsup]
Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: oldndumb on June 14, 2015, 07:03:35 AM Beautiful!!!
Congratulations. [clap] Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: jp129 on June 16, 2015, 03:51:07 AM Thanks guys! I'm very happy with how the paint came out. The Imola orange pearl is magnificent in the sun. Hopefully it'l look even better when the swing arm and frame get coated as well.
Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: jp129 on June 19, 2015, 01:28:59 PM Couple of more pics today for some details:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/bXqGoVKjl1nJlwE-DQwLkjqYQCZs1V_2z4QKRWikyHU=w1499-h938-no) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/I7KQj_UV49tWuftnzySNWm8X8eUz11V3v9fXOmY6kLQ=w1497-h938-no) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/iS71z4ivh7olUgNRbH3KIey4G9Q7GId_2ifV-LA0YGA=w1501-h938-no) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Sf34DAG2gAL0gDH2D6DsAZR2qML1DxT8TY73t4_altY=w1407-h939-no) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/y5bonClPcloeQ-tQ62WlPjNAZk-yQ7Ai-Nu4ncYyhZM=w1407-h939-no) Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: NAKID on June 19, 2015, 02:42:16 PM Bike looks great, but I do have one suggestion. Do something with the exhaust mounting bracket. It looks completely out of place on the otherwise spotless bike. It looks like it was just a spare piece of aluminum with some holes drilled in it.
Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: jp129 on June 19, 2015, 03:31:27 PM Bike looks great, but I do have one suggestion. Do something with the exhaust mounting bracket. It looks completely out of place on the otherwise spotless bike. It looks like it was just a spare piece of aluminum with some holes drilled in it. Yea, I'm going to have that powdercoated to help draw attention away from it. I feel the same way about it. Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: TitanMonsterS4R on June 20, 2015, 04:57:11 AM BRAVOOOOOO [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] ;D
Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: ducpainter on June 20, 2015, 05:30:57 AM I really like the layout on the tank.
Nice job. Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: seanster on June 20, 2015, 12:32:59 PM Hi JP129...did you work up that custom exhaust yourself? and man I love the color choices and everything else too.
Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: koko64 on June 20, 2015, 03:10:15 PM Yea, I'm going to have that powdercoated to help draw attention away from it. I feel the same way about it. I'm sure you'll round off the bracket edges too.The wheels and pipe give an updated look with the paint scheme keeping a classic style. Who did the exhaust welding? Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: jp129 on June 20, 2015, 03:28:00 PM Thank you for the kinds words fellas!
Hi JP129...did you work up that custom exhaust yourself? and man I love the color choices and everything else too. Yea I designed the piping configurations and piping ID based on data collected from Brad (Bikeboy.org) and other users that fabricated their own 2-1 exhaust. I haven't gotten on the dyno yet, but doing some street tuning, it does feel like it pulls stronger in all RPM's. Mainly the throttle response is excellent, but that could probably be from the microtec ECU. I'm sure you'll round off the bracket edges too. The wheels and pipe give an updated look with the paint scheme keeping a classic style. Who did the exhaust welding? Yea, I'm going to soften the edges and round things off. Then powdercoat it semi gloss black. The choice on wheels and exhaust can was to try to modernize the bike, so you nailed my philosophy. I didn't really know how it'd all turned out, but I so very pleased with it. Just some small details left to do, but I'm try to ride as much as I can before the TX heat kills me! My fabricator/welder friend welded up the exhaust! It's awesome to have a friend with those skills! Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: koko64 on June 20, 2015, 03:46:22 PM Looking forward to seeing how she goes on the dyno. I read a report on Bikeboy about that style pipe, pretty impressive DIY. Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: joshuajcrouch on June 26, 2015, 08:18:49 AM I freaking love your build. You did a fantastic job.
I also swapped a HD Nightrod headlight onto my monster. My one and only point of criticism is that the headlight would flow so much better with the bike if you could bring the headlight closer to the forks. I custom made a bracket that sucked the headlight very close to the forks, and it looked really good. Thanks for sharing your bike! Joshua Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: sxspdlgnd on July 02, 2015, 08:12:24 PM Beautiful bike..nice work?..I h a very a question... why did you upgrade the starter cable? Is there an issue with these bikes? If so where did you get it?
Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: oldndumb on July 03, 2015, 04:42:30 AM ....................... Is there an issue with these bikes? If so where did you get it? No more so than just about any other marque. It is a very common mod which may lengthen the battery service life, and reduce sprag abuse. To get one, just Google away. There are several vendors to pick from who offer ready made kits. You will also find a vendor who will make them to your specified lengths, or sell you the parts. Or you can easily make your own from scratch from readily available components and save some coin. Or, leave the stock cables in place. Many have done so with no problem. Title: Re: jp129's Monster S4 build Post by: jp129 on July 03, 2015, 05:01:17 AM No more so than just about any other marque. It is a very common mod which may lengthen the battery service life, and reduce sprag abuse. To get one, just Google away. There are several vendors to pick from who offer ready made kits. You will also find a vendor who will make them to your specified lengths, or sell you the parts. Or you can easily make your own from scratch from readily available components and save some coin. Or, leave the stock cables in place. Many have done so with no problem. +1, it was a win win scenario for me to change it since it gave me a chance to put a nice braided cover over the wire for aesthetic reasons as well make starts easier with less wear on your battery system. |