Mild Restoration - M900sie - Page 2

utopia · 13-01-2023, 08:47 PM

I'm loathe to jump in and further encourage you to do it yourself if your facilities aren't really up to it, but ...
If lack of bench space should become a deciding factor then its worth considering a black and decker workmate.
I was given an old one a few years back and I've been surprised at how useful it is.
Packs down for easy storage and makes a useful outdoor workstation for messy jobs.

350TSS · 14-01-2023, 08:45 AM

^^^ I agree with Jez, powder coating is over rated. The finish is not that resilient to knocks which are easily suffered during installation of major components and has the added disadvantage that it cannot be easily touched up afterwards. His point about the finish being too thick causing it to crack or flake off when a bolt is tightened against it is also valid.

adie851 · 14-01-2023, 10:13 AM

What you could do to stop the bike deteriorating further in your garage is buy a little portable generator..Honda are probably the best.....then get yourself a dehumidifier ....and when you are working in( or near )the garage....run it for as long as you are able to .Obviously make sure the fumes can exit the garage. It isn't an ideal situation what you've got. But I'd do that first ,then get a heater ..you'll need to check the ratings of these devices so that they're compatible with the generator output..make the garage a decent working environment.... then start your restoration...
Hope this helps.

deanyoungblood · 17-01-2023, 08:17 PM

I appreciate all the comments and feedback.

I’m going to mull over it, trying to persuade my brother to let me store it in his double garage, full of junk, for a few months.

I’d love to keep it original and I love the bike, so much soul and feeling, so it’ll pain me to change anything away from factory. It is totally standard so anything I do would have to be sympathetic

jamminbmx · 17-01-2023, 09:33 PM

I maintain my monster in a wooden shed and have just got lighting installed by running an extension cord across the garden! Before that i used rechargeable lights and a head torch!

Workmate is a brilliant tip! Just rebuilt the engine of my DR800 on one. Excellent stability and fold out of the way!

jerry · 03-02-2023, 09:41 PM

I used to poo poo Work Mates but when my mate Pete got one into my garage I was converted really useful item , \i have one in Thailand now as well, Last 4 rebuilds I done all powder coated frames and wheels etc , but this time I have gone with 2 pack on 750ss rebuild , cant tell the difference and its cheaper ...I no longer sure where to move to in UK but I want to get far away from Brighton but not North maybe go west will have a smaller garage I think as Im only going for a 2 bedroom place .

17-01-2023, 09:33 PM	#20
jamminbmx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: oxford Bike: M600 Posts: 131	I maintain my monster in a wooden shed and have just got lighting installed by running an extension cord across the garden! Before that i used rechargeable lights and a head torch! Workmate is a brilliant tip! Just rebuilt the engine of my DR800 on one. Excellent stability and fold out of the way! Last edited by jamminbmx; 18-01-2023 at 07:20 AM..

03-02-2023, 09:41 PM	#21
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,897	I used to poo poo Work Mates but when my mate Pete got one into my garage I was converted really useful item , \i have one in Thailand now as well, Last 4 rebuilds I done all powder coated frames and wheels etc , but this time I have gone with 2 pack on 750ss rebuild , cant tell the difference and its cheaper ...I no longer sure where to move to in UK but I want to get far away from Brighton but not North maybe go west will have a smaller garage I think as Im only going for a 2 bedroom place . __________________ MONSTERMAN

13-01-2023, 08:47 PM	#16
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,559	I'm loathe to jump in and further encourage you to do it yourself if your facilities aren't really up to it, but ... If lack of bench space should become a deciding factor then its worth considering a black and decker workmate. I was given an old one a few years back and I've been surprised at how useful it is. Packs down for easy storage and makes a useful outdoor workstation for messy jobs.

14-01-2023, 08:45 AM	#17
350TSS Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shipbourne Bike: M900 Posts: 1,422	^^^ I agree with Jez, powder coating is over rated. The finish is not that resilient to knocks which are easily suffered during installation of major components and has the added disadvantage that it cannot be easily touched up afterwards. His point about the finish being too thick causing it to crack or flake off when a bolt is tightened against it is also valid.

14-01-2023, 10:13 AM	#18
adie851 Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Bike: S4r Posts: 104	What you could do to stop the bike deteriorating further in your garage is buy a little portable generator..Honda are probably the best.....then get yourself a dehumidifier ....and when you are working in( or near )the garage....run it for as long as you are able to .Obviously make sure the fumes can exit the garage. It isn't an ideal situation what you've got. But I'd do that first ,then get a heater ..you'll need to check the ratings of these devices so that they're compatible with the generator output..make the garage a decent working environment.... then start your restoration... Hope this helps.

17-01-2023, 08:17 PM	#19
deanyoungblood Registered User Join Date: May 2022 Location: Birmingham Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 68	I appreciate all the comments and feedback. I’m going to mull over it, trying to persuade my brother to let me store it in his double garage, full of junk, for a few months. I’d love to keep it original and I love the bike, so much soul and feeling, so it’ll pain me to change anything away from factory. It is totally standard so anything I do would have to be sympathetic