Hello from Southern California

[Wholey Smokes]

Hi,

New rider here from Southern California.  I bought a 1998 Monster 750 a couple months ago.  The bike is completely awesome and I love it.  I got a great deal on the bike but it had a dubious maintenance history so I've decided to give into my compulsions and completely tear the bike down to it's frame in order to do a full maintenance on everything and make it look brand new.

A list of some of the things I'm doing to the bike:
Custom Tail chop/integrated tail light and turn signals
Powder coat the frame, swingarm, rearsets, etc.
rotors/pads/fluid
Evo clutch slave/steel clutch line/fluid
valve adjustment and belt change
replace all bearings/cush drive bushings
fork oil replacement/front and rear springs
pod filters/carb rejet/cut and core cans
Front and rear sprocket/chain replacement
new grips, mirrors, levers, bar end sliders, frame sliders (possibly adjustable foot pegs and clip ons)
paint the tank, fender, seat cowl and some engine covers, etc.

I really should have waited until after the summer was over to start a project like this but I work full-time and will be starting a Master's of Software Engineering program next month, so I'll be pretty busy for the next 18 months.


Anyway, sorry for the long intro.  It's great to be here...

Oh, anyone know if the Apex clip-ons will fit a 98 M750?

[LMT]

Welcome to the DMF.  Check out the How to and tech sections for good info.  Post up some pics along the way.

[moto]

[somegirl]

Welcome!

Sounds like you will be quite busy with your summer project, good luck! 

Lots of experts here in Tech and Accessories & Mods to help out when you have questions.

[Duck-Stew]

Welcome!  Good luck w/that project.  The board will prove to be a very valuable resource along the way.

Where in SoCal are you?

[Wholey Smokes]

Thanks for the welcomes.  I'm located in Palmdale, CA.  It's in the high desert about an hour North of Los Angeles.