Returnee

AndyP · 06-05-2017, 12:01 PM

Hello all, I had to sorn it about four years ago, but now, with a bit more available spare time and funds the Monster now back on the road.

Along with the normal service items, belts, brakes etc a few other things were needing attention.

The head bearings, although in good condition, greased and adjusted not long before being laid up, had got quite notchy. I can only put this down to long periods resting in the same place.

Wheels, a rather nice set of DP Marchesinis that were on it when I bought the bike, were starting to show signs of pitting under the finish. So not knowing of anyone local I’d trust with mag wheels and a quick Google search, they were boxed up and sent off to TPCS.

The standard suspension, although much improved with an MCT setup a while ago, was, I convinced myself, in need of upgraded components. With details of my requirements and budget a Nitron R2 shock and fork rebuild with MCTs own 20mm valve kit were recommended. And duly ordered.

One little item not totally sorted is, what I would consider to be, slow cranking speed.
Now while it never fails to start I get the feeling there is something not quite right in the starter circuit, but I’ll post some more details later on the relevant forum.

So, with a new MOT and just a few cosmetic things that can wait, here's looking forward to some good weather.

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06-05-2017, 12:01 PM	#1
AndyP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kesgrave Bike: M900sie Posts: 102	Returnee Hello all, I had to sorn it about four years ago, but now, with a bit more available spare time and funds the Monster now back on the road. Along with the normal service items, belts, brakes etc a few other things were needing attention. The head bearings, although in good condition, greased and adjusted not long before being laid up, had got quite notchy. I can only put this down to long periods resting in the same place. Wheels, a rather nice set of DP Marchesinis that were on it when I bought the bike, were starting to show signs of pitting under the finish. So not knowing of anyone local I’d trust with mag wheels and a quick Google search, they were boxed up and sent off to TPCS. The standard suspension, although much improved with an MCT setup a while ago, was, I convinced myself, in need of upgraded components. With details of my requirements and budget a Nitron R2 shock and fork rebuild with MCTs own 20mm valve kit were recommended. And duly ordered. One little item not totally sorted is, what I would consider to be, slow cranking speed. Now while it never fails to start I get the feeling there is something not quite right in the starter circuit, but I’ll post some more details later on the relevant forum. So, with a new MOT and just a few cosmetic things that can wait, here's looking forward to some good weather. [IMG][/IMG]