Budget Monster Build

[al@sktc]

thanks yuu! good lookin' out. $70 seems too good to be true. i will order one asap.

[Slide Panda]

Seems like a good price to me too... I'm tempted to get a cover for my stock saddle...

Another option is
http://www.luimoto.com/

Like He Man suggested, you could go down the industrial look path and strip the tank to metal and then coat it.  Could look pretty badass, and most of the cost is your labor.  The one thing you'd need to check for is filler.  It's quite possible that there's a classic Ducati ding hiding under there.

Oh and while you're ripping stuff up - core those cans.

[Langanobob]

To follow up on Duck-Stew's comments, If it were mine, before I spent much time and $$ on cosmetics I'd make sure the motor is OK.  Since I don't think you know the maintenance history, I'd  also check the valve clearances, a compression check, change the oil and check the oil screen and maybe cut open the filter to see if there are any chunks of metal in there.  Not much chance of it, but still...the bike has been through a lot and the motor is the heart of it and it needs to know that someone cares again.  Plus, going through the ritual of engine maintenance is kind of a bonding experience and makes it your bike.

And, my 2 cents worth on going to dual disks in front.  If you have the parts or can get them real real cheap, then yes, but for street riding, it adds unsprung weight to the front end (not good for the legendary NYC potholes)  and there is no measurable extra braking power to be gained.  But, they do look cool  

If you don't already have it, LT Snyder's  manual from www.desmotimes.com is very useful.

[al@sktc]

i gotta do something with the cans, it sounds like a moped!

[al@sktc]

the motor is cool. had it checked out. it will be sitting until the build is complete.
thanks for all your imput! as far as dual discs go..........gotta have 'em! i hate the way the front wheel looks.

[Langanobob]

the motor is cool. had it checked out. it will be sitting until the build is complete.
thanks for all your imput! as far as dual discs go..........gotta have 'em! i hate the way the front wheel looks.

Yeah, I understand - I have dual disks on my M620 and like them.  I was just sayin.   You've provided some inspiration and I think I'll start looking for a project bike.

[al@sktc]

any input on some cool mods would be apreciated. i feel like i did when i first started with modding my sv!

[Slide Panda]

Dual discs might take a little parts hunting in your case.  You've got the older 40mm caliper mounts - so it won't be impossible to find a right side caliper, just harder. 

keep in mind, you'll need new lines and probably a new master too - which might fly in the face of your budget concept.  Also, there's some folks who have ditched duals in favor of a single to dump unsprung weight/rotating mass.  Good pads and a good single rotor can still apply plenty of braking force... But yeah it does look a little unbalanced.

 

[clittelm750]

If you are looking for a cheap paint job .. May I suggest Duplicolor Paintshop Pro .. Yes it is lacquer so you will have to be carefull when filling up - but if you throw some vinyl stripes on there it prevents a lot of spills .. 20 bucks each for Primer/Paint/Clear you can have a White bike for $60 :-)

LOOKS LIKE FUN!!! Ohhhh the memories:

- It now has black vinyl stripes - Maybe i'll get the camera out tonight - but yeah $60 bucks a compressor and HVLP gun.

[al@sktc]

i own a tattoo shop and have a ton of connections around town. a customer is painting everything for me for the cost of paint. but, i gotta say clittelm750 your paint looks awesome! great job.

[clittelm750]

NICE!!! - And thanks!!! Hey You going to chop and core the cans??!!

[al@sktc]

i don't know if i am going to core the cans or, go after some after market cans. i would kind of like to keep them stock in case of a fix it ticket.

my god they sure are ugly though!

[KEH]

Congrats on the great buy!

I have a '99 750 that looks just like yours. Hopefully you can buff out those scratches because the tank looks good otherwise.

Regarding the dual disks, I felt the same way as you. I didn't like the look of the single. However, after riding the bike for a few years now, I think the performance is more than adequate and I definitely don't want to add unsprung weight. The only thing I did was replace the stock brake line with a stainless steel Galfer line.

Good luck!

[clittelm750]

After chopping the tail of mine I had about 6 inches hanging off the back  few cut of wheels and 12 or so stainless rivits later I have what looks to be a stock set of termis!! - Just a little shorter   CHOP EM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Privateer]

yeah +1 on the htmoto seat cover.  I love mine.  Altho it's still sitting on my workbench.

No one mentioned it, but from the looks of it, I'd replace the chain too, unless the one on there just has surface rust.  Looks pretty sketchy in that rear shock/mud guard picture.