05 Monster S4R build

[Wyatterp1990]

Here is the start of my journey with my "new"(to me) 05 Monster S4R. I bought her for $1000 after the last owner laid her down and did some serious damage!
-Bent handlebars
-Busted throttle
-Busted Headlight
-Busted Taillight
-Ruined Radiator
-Dented in gas tank
-Busted clutch hub(3 broken prongs)
-Ruined clutch cover
After all of that she still turns over, so I guess I should be grateful for that haha. Anyway heres to a new adventure and seeing just how beautiful I can make her become.

[Wyatterp1990]

Well I finally started stripping her down. Hopefully soon I'll be building her back up with new parts! I ordered a set of stock handlebars in black($34.29), but I'm also thinking of buying some Apex clip-ons from murderedout($60+shipping), this way I'll be able to fit both and see which look I like better and also which feels better once installed. I've also ordered;
-New Radiator(used but like new) $276 after shipping
-New headlight with integrated turn signals $21.59
-New taillight with integrated turn signals $28.99
-New Headlight mounting brackets, getting rid of the stock U-bar and lowering the gauge cluster $11.99
-New Handgrips $7.59
-Replacement brake pedal lever $45.00
-Bar end mirrors $28.98
-Carbon fiber clutch cover $59.99
-Ducati billet clutch pressure plate $149.99
-New clutch hub $89.99
-Aluminum clutch basket $149.99
-Barnett clutch kit $157.93

Bought the bike for $1000, total in parts so far $1122.32
Total in bike to date $2122.32
Not too bad I'd say.

Next step is stripping the tank off and trying to get that massive dent out, and then repainting her. I'm thinking a black tank with red decals. Thoughts?

[kopfjäger]

Looks like it took a pretty good hit. How'd the frame make out?

[Wyatterp1990]

Surprisingly I cannot find any damage on the frame, looks like when he laid it town the handlebars and clutch took the brunt of the impact.

[kopfjäger]

Good deal. 

[Derekv]

I have an 2005 S4R as well.  You got a great deal.  Are you going to fix or replace the tank?

Derek V

[pitbull]

$1000 is a steal. You would have a tough time finding a motor for that.

The way I would look at it is basically you got a frame, forks, wheels, brakes and a bunch of other stuff free

[Wyatterp1990]

Thanks guys, I'm pretty excited about it. I used to be a mechanic for Audi and I know bikes are a little different but it's nice to get my hands dirty again and be constructive. I am going to try and fix the tank, but I'm not leaving the option of getting a new tank off of the table if I can find one for the right price.

[koko64]

I'm on board.

[Duck-Stew]

Check your engine case for cracks around the mounting bolts.  Good score though!

[Wyatterp1990]

Received some parts in the mail today;
-Carbon Fiber clutch cover
-Headlight bracket
-Taillight
-Radiator

Installed the taillight and tested to make sure all functions work, they do, including the integrated turn signals. Also installed new radiator, have to wait to install the clutch cover until I get all the clutch components, and waiting on new headlight to see how the brackets look. I think I found a new way of lowering the gauges and the headlight with having the bracket, will update when headlight comes in and I can see how it works. Can't wait to get the rest of my parts in and get this baby out on the road.

In other words, I'm thinking I'm going to have to replace the gas tank, no matter what I try I can't get the dents out of the gas tank, and I found one for 125 bucks plus shipping which is about the cost of having someone fix the tank for me, so I put my bid in and hopefully I get it.

I checked the bike all over and haven't found any damage on the frame or on the engine, so I think I'm in the clear on any other repairs I will need, only time will tell though as I need to get her out on the road to see for sure.

[Wyatterp1990]

Well I was out bid for the gas tank, looks like it's back to trying to fix the tank I got with the bike.....Wish me luck haha.

[Wyatterp1990]

Removed the old clutch, and replaced with new parts, I think it looks really good! Can't wait to see how the clutch feels.

[Wyatterp1990]

Well, I finally got the dent out, painted the tank, put everything back together, and now...she won't start! I am so frustrated I can't figure this out. It started the day I brought her home, even with everything that was busted, but now nothing. It tried starting for a while but never turned over. I'm wondering if the battery is dead from it sitting and me testing the new headlight and taillights.....

[Howie]

Very likely.