Monster 900 restoration

[greenmonster]

 
2V aircooled is the way to go.

[buzzer]

can any of you guys tell me where the large and small frame stickers go on a 1998 M900?

[Duck-Stew]

Large stickers go onto the side panels.

IIRC, small ones go on the subframe under the seat but it’s been years since I’ve seen them so don’t quote me on that.

[stopintime]

Nowhere? 

[greenmonster]

I'll check next time in garage.
If you want pics, PM your mail.

Edit: Sorry, removed mine when l
resprayed frame some 13 years ago...

[greenmonster]

Smaller decal mid, bigger rear IIRC...

[buzzer]

Smaller decal mid, bigger rear IIRC...

thanks!

Well here it is finished..  fitted a belly pan as I quite like them...  roll on summer!

[buzzer]

I have been putting a few miles on the bike, and bedding it in…  it really is a nice bike to ride! 

one of the things I have found difficult is the gear change. the distance between the footrest and the lever is a little too short for me. I checked on line but I couldn’t see any longer alternatives, so I decided to make one. I cut the profile out of some 10mm plate with a jigsaw, and TIG welded the parts together… then I filled it to shape, it took a while but it was strangely satisfying! finally I drilled the holes, and found an Olite bush the right size for the pivot. much better now!

[buzzer]

the bike is going well!   although i did run out of petrol the other day...  looks like the reserve light does not work!  Worst part was my wife was on the back... 

I made a couple if risers yesterday as I wanted the handlebars a bit higher...I could probably bought them for a few pounds but where is the fun in that!  made on my old milling machine which dates from the early 30's...  no CNC here although i have now gone digital!

[buzzer]

Well...  My new project arrives on Tuesday...  bought unseen apart from a few poor photos, and its a none runner.

Watch this space! 

[buzzer]

My new project has arrived!  It’s a 1999 M900.  It has 9,000 miles on it.  It was delivered by a courier from the North who I will definitely use again, he was brilliant! https://srcoupland.com/

I bought the bike sight unseen, save for a few pictures.  It’s a none runner at the moment so who knows, but I bought it on that basis.   I will attempt to start it over the next few days.  When it arrived it was exactly as described, and I was very happy, especially after I sprayed the whole bike with gunk a couple of times and let it soak in for a few hours.  Then a good jet wash and it has come up pretty well!  It spins over OK, and I have checked the compression and that is all good.

Not sure what I will do with this one yet… it’s almost too good as it is for a full restoration, so I will get it running and then make a decision from there.  It also has an interesting registration number that will appeal I guess to someone with say a new Ducati V4 as that is still an L 90 degree configuration!

Once I decide what I am doing, I will probably start a new thread…

[Duck-Stew]

DP tachometer is a nice touch.  Same with the coils.  Looks like a 170/60/17 rear tire.

Very very much original condition except for the misplaced tank logo.  Nice find!

[buzzer]

Well there were a few electrical faults...  one was a very poor earth, and someone had transposed the wires on the coils! I often see this...  in trying to find the fault, you introduce another fault, and then go around in circles!


Also, the HT leads were not very firm in the plug caps, relying on the rubber boot to hold it in.  there was evidence of arcing...

 It runs and sounds OK!  the clutch is noisy, and the stack height is low, so I have ordered some plates, and some cam belts as although these look brand new its stood for a long time.

I have cleaned the carbs, but they were already VERY clean like someone had already been in there.  One of the mixture screws was solid, and badly mashed up, but I managed to get it out ok and will order a couple.

New battery on order as well!

[Duck-Stew]

That bike had a second ground cable between the engine case and one of the right foot peg bracket screws to the frame.  Sometimes that nut to the frame gets loose/goes missing.

[buzzer]

Interesting...  I took the Blue Monster up the road today...  and I have to say it goes well!  in fact, much much better than the red one, and that has big valve heads on it!

the only difference I can think is the red one has an ignitech on it, the blue one is standard.

Has anyone got an ignitech file for a monster they would be prepared top share?