Almost 5 years

[Albie]

Well in 2 weeks time its 5 years of ownership for me and my Monster 1100s and in that time I have loved every minute of it. Its become my best monster of the 3 I have owned in 11 years.
The only downside for me has been the lacking in mileage I have done on this one due to having health problems noticeable over the last 4 years but it hasn't and won't stop me keeping it and changing it again.
The weekender this year got me thinking I don't treat her enough and I missed out on an award by 1 vote and to me that's bad so more effort needed then. I listen and look and try to be different so tonight literally the covers came off and carbon back on while I choose a new look.





The decals are now removed so no turning back and in the 4 years I had these done the red wasn't really red enough and I have forever been disappointed with it.





I may get them done Ducati red over the coloured parts but my want is aluminium painted or a vinyl wrap like the Race Norton's I was inspired by at last years TT.





The front fairing aluminium with a hand made by me aluminium screen and some hand made tank air ducts made by me would be painted red too or powdercoated

The rear cowel would have some washed out Italian flags either side



I hope many more years of loving this bike and for all the knockers of the modern ones well I am sorry its been brilliant...

Never to be seen like this again

[Albie]

Watch this space I think its happening soon.

[steeevvvooo]

Subscribing, can't wait to see it

ok I'm sitting comfortably

[Dirty]

Originally Posted by Albie

5 years and no roof or walls yet! Pull your finger out!!!

Go for it Albie. Some times you see a bike that sparks a new look for your own and the Norton looks stunning.
Chrome paint not easy to do lots of prep and cost involed but looks ace.

[Albie]

Originally Posted by scrapps

Go for it Albie. Some times you see a bike that sparks a new look for your own and the Norton looks stunning.
Chrome paint not easy to do lots of prep and cost involed but looks ace.

Transfer dipping. Or possibly wrap. Got to take parts to a man who does tomorrow nr maidstone.

[Albie]

So the wanted tank centres arrived and very grateful for the good deal. Ok they are not perfect in some of the holes but serve my purpose and will glue in some washers. So now I have 3 full tank kits. Tomorrow I hope to take along to the man who can transfer dip for seeing whats available. It may well change but still going along the lines of brushed aluminium.




I also have made a template to make an aluminium screen with a rolled top.


The tank decals I am struggling with right now. I may go classic or stock new look in black with monster in red or old school original monsters possible but need to be exact. I have seen a set looking like the Norton style which look fairly good but is that a step too far ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2614781302...84.m1423.l2649

I have some seat cowl decals in mind and they have 3 sizes so should fit ideal in 200mm version



Now I just need to find a set of tank air ducts or get Big Oz to weld some together in ally

[Dirty]

Chrome! You know it makes sense

[Albie]

That would have to be wrapped in vinyl. Transfer dip don't do chrome. If I don't like the film I wont do but I want to see first. I could have skulls or trees or spongebob or even flames. Or pearl carbon fibre on white or yellow or red or red and green. Or camoflage

[Dirty]

Tellie tubbies!! Albie get the tellie tubbys please please

[Albie]

Originally Posted by Dirty

Tellie tubbies!! Albie get the tellie tubbys please please

I would for a laugh but its about £250 for a giggle. Spiderman too. Take me seriously man Its got to look cool. I may need some clip on's too. I even thought about



But maybe not. One stage at a time with some solid thinking

[Dirty]

Originally Posted by Albie

I would for a laugh but its about £250 for a giggle. Spiderman too. Take me seriously man

Oh you could have such a laugh!

How about loads of little, say about 3 inch across, pics of your face! People wouldn't know what to say! Would be brilliant

And no one could nick it and claim it was theirs

[Albie]

Originally Posted by Dirty

Oh you could have such a laugh!

How about loads of little, say about 3 inch across, pics of your face! People wouldn't know what to say! Would be brilliant

And no one could nick it and claim it was theirs

Erm if I was maybe Brad Pitt

[Dirty]

Originally Posted by Albie

Erm if I was maybe Brad Pitt

No, if you was Brad Pitt it would be narcissistic. Not being Brad is what would make it funny. Obviously the rest of the world would think it was weird but if I did it I'd be cracking up inside all day long!