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« on: November 27, 2011, 07:13:29 PM »

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So I picked up a decently equipped, but in slightly rough shape Monster 900 recently and have been contemplating what to do with her.

This is how she arrived -



The photograph is misleading though, as the frame and tank are actually spray paint jobs that leave much to be desired.

Also she is sporting two leaks, one at the clutch slave (no big deal - gonna swap it out anyhow), and another at one of the case seals, so we'll be stripping her down completely to tune, clean, and re-seal the motor up.

After a couple hours, she looked like this -



After another few minutes, she was completely in the buff -




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« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2011, 07:16:40 PM »

What happens next is up for discussion...

I'm tempted to simply re-do the yellow correctly, but also considering blacking it out and adding some special color features in small quantity...

All I know is the "plan" is to keep this as a budget(-ish) build.
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« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2011, 08:00:34 PM »

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Great back to basics build?
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« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2011, 02:37:22 PM »

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Great back to basics build?

Honestly I don't know.

We tore her down the rest of the way today though, so I'll have to make up my mind soon!

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« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2011, 06:18:43 PM »

Wait...


What ever happened to the ST4  Huh?


Got me all worked up for nuthin'  Tongue
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« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2011, 07:18:44 PM »

Wait...


What ever happened to the ST4  Huh?


Got me all worked up for nuthin'  Tongue

Shhhhhh.....   I'm still working on her, actually.
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« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2011, 01:09:51 AM »

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So I picked up a decently equipped, but in slightly rough shape Monster 900 recently and have been contemplating what to do with her.

This is how she arrived -



The photograph is misleading though, as the frame and tank are actually spray paint jobs that leave much to be desired.

Also she is sporting two leaks, one at the clutch slave (no big deal - gonna swap it out anyhow), and another at one of the case seals, so we'll be stripping her down completely to tune, clean, and re-seal the motor up.

After a couple hours, she looked like this -



After another few minutes, she was completely in the buff -






Oh....if you decide to NOT use that seat & exhaust...I WANT Them waytogo!!!
Is that a custom seat...its not on the Corbin site?
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« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2011, 08:40:37 AM »

Why don't you try a color that you have never seen on a Monster before. I think this bronze color from this Guzzi might work on the tank. The frame could match or be black.

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« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2011, 11:04:05 AM »

+1 on the bronze/black
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« Reply #9 on: November 29, 2011, 04:59:42 PM »

I'd say bronze on the frame and the tank in matte black with bronze highlights or design.......now we are moving.
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« Reply #10 on: November 29, 2011, 05:25:25 PM »

yeap bronze is nice... it would really stand out in a "classic or cafe racer  look " ....don't put carbon on that !!!   waytogo . I might stole this idea .. Grin  I intend to overhaul mine next year...  Dolph
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« Reply #11 on: November 29, 2011, 05:33:24 PM »

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Why don't you try a color that you have never seen on a Monster before. I think this bronze color from this Guzzi might work on the tank. The frame could match or be black.


bronze front fender (whit stripes)
valves covers bronze to...
bronze weel's ( not actually in bronze because you would loose some performance.. Grin cheeky )
"ducati meccanica" logo on the side of the gas tank
high mount exhaust ...is it possible to have them in bronze to Huh?

all  the rest in black  Dolph
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« Reply #12 on: November 29, 2011, 09:40:26 PM »

I reckon super light weight, minimalist. Galluzzi's original concept, tank, wheels, motor.   Go for moderate engine mods, say 90 hp, and a good power to weight ratio. You can use lots of carbon and other light weight materials to get 140-150 lbs.
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« Reply #13 on: November 29, 2011, 11:36:37 PM »

Go for moderate engine mods, say 90 hp.

nothing moderate about that.
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« Reply #14 on: November 30, 2011, 04:08:41 AM »

  ....don't put carbon on that !!!   

Ooooooo...make it the Anti Carbon bike....no CF !!!
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