always wanted a Monster, never quite got one, but... - Page 2

Stuart42 · 27-01-2020, 04:18 PM

Nice work.

Is the frame painted, or is it finished another way?

Cheers
Stuart

buzzer · 27-01-2020, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart42

Nice work.

Is the frame painted, or is it finished another way?

Cheers
Stuart

Hi Stuart, its powder coated... I used to spray the frames of bikes I built, but its a messy job as it creates so much over-spray... I then put a few out to powder coat, and was very disappointed in the finish and their attention to detail... then I found a guy who does an absolutely brilliant job! its a company called Redditch shot blasting and the guy who runs it is a bike enthusiast, and is meticulous! highly recommended! its a 60 mile round trip for me, but worth it for the job you get back...

I do all my own paintwork on tanks and seats though, and also hydrographic carbon finish which comes out really well and is very durable... here are a few pictures from previous builds...

manwithredbike · 27-01-2020, 10:36 PM

Really nice bit of work Buzzer.
Thanks for posting, looking forward to seeing it coming together. Looks like it'll be a beaut.

buzzer · 30-01-2020, 07:55 PM

Spent a couple of hours making a chain guard today… should keep the MOT man happy. He follows my builds, and sometimes messages me to say he will fail it!

slob · 30-01-2020, 08:56 PM

Sorry if I’m being a bit dim but isn’t that going to foul/crush when the swingarm rotates round its pivot under suspension compression?
Bloody lovely work otherwise.

Mr Gazza · 30-01-2020, 09:04 PM

Glad you noticed that Rob, I didn't want to be the first to say anything!
I'm sure buzzer has made it so the arm swings inside the guard?

I do like the footrest hangars and controls. What are they from? They seem to put the pegs in just the right place for one of my projects.

slob · 30-01-2020, 09:16 PM

polished until perspective is lost ;-)

buzzer · 30-01-2020, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slob

Sorry if I’m being a bit dim but isn’t that going to foul/crush when the swingarm rotates round its pivot under suspension compression?
Bloody lovely work otherwise.

its my photography skills.... its the angle of the photo... there is 10mm of clearance to allow the swinging arm to go up inside

buzzer · 30-01-2020, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

Glad you noticed that Rob, I didn't want to be the first to say anything!
I'm sure buzzer has made it so the arm swings inside the guard?

I do like the footrest hangars and controls. What are they from? They seem to put the pegs in just the right place for one of my projects.

they are off a 2003 Multistrada 1000 DS, just the right position for me, I cant do rear sets these days

Mr Gazza · 30-01-2020, 09:43 PM

Many thanks for that buzzer. Just what I'm looking for, except maybe a curved brake lever for me.

I had faith in your fabrication..

buzzer · 01-02-2020, 07:15 PM

well thanks to a member on the Ducati Custom manufactures group mentioning a case saver, I have now made one out of stainless steel and put it under the chain guard I have made. a bit of googling suggests that chain breakages, and subsequent case damage is all too common on some Ducati bikes! Plenty of case savers on the market and quite cheap, and a dam site cheaper than new cases!

Also made a start on the tank and seat... my wife is moaning about filler dust on her plants!! A trick I learned many years ago is that when you want to get filler to shape, make sharp edges so you can see the lines, then when you are satisfied they are right, sand them off! its much easier that way. its the best way to get something like a car wheel arch spot on… I know the seat will divide opinion… I could have made it any shape, and played around with quite a few shapes at the foam stage… but in the end I decided on this on, as I like it, and that’s all that matters at the end of the day, I build bikes for me!

Mr Gazza · 01-02-2020, 07:58 PM

I nearly mentioned a case saver as you were operating in the front sprocket area, but figured you would already have it covered. We have a sticky thread on them. http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=49399

I like the boldness and originality of your seat shape.

Darren69 · 03-02-2020, 03:12 PM

I think it goes well with the 999? tank shape.

buzzer · 06-02-2020, 09:46 AM

Well here it is in primer... just got to decide on colour now... I have plenty of time to think about it, this will be the last update for a while... I am being kidnapped and sent to a tiny (and I mean tiny!) island where there are no cars, bikes, transport, just beaches... and sun... and no internet. Quite frankly, I don't know how I am going to cope

350TSS · 06-02-2020, 12:02 PM

very uncluttered, looks great, where is all the wiring and cable ties etc.?

27-01-2020, 10:36 PM	#18
manwithredbike aka Phil Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: derry Bike: M900 Posts: 376	Really nice bit of work Buzzer. Thanks for posting, looking forward to seeing it coming together. Looks like it'll be a beaut. __________________ .. ~

30-01-2020, 09:04 PM	#21
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,984	Glad you noticed that Rob, I didn't want to be the first to say anything! I'm sure buzzer has made it so the arm swings inside the guard? I do like the footrest hangars and controls. What are they from? They seem to put the pegs in just the right place for one of my projects. __________________

30-01-2020, 09:43 PM	#25
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,984	Many thanks for that buzzer. Just what I'm looking for, except maybe a curved brake lever for me. I had faith in your fabrication.. __________________

01-02-2020, 07:58 PM	#27
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,984	I nearly mentioned a case saver as you were operating in the front sprocket area, but figured you would already have it covered. We have a sticky thread on them. http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=49399 I like the boldness and originality of your seat shape. __________________

03-02-2020, 03:12 PM	#28
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,095	I think it goes well with the 999? tank shape. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

27-01-2020, 04:18 PM	#16
Stuart42 Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Andover Bike: M750 Posts: 925	Nice work. Is the frame painted, or is it finished another way? Cheers Stuart

30-01-2020, 07:55 PM	#19
buzzer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Wolverhampton Bike: M900 Posts: 406	Spent a couple of hours making a chain guard today… should keep the MOT man happy. He follows my builds, and sometimes messages me to say he will fail it!

30-01-2020, 08:56 PM	#20
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,737	Sorry if I’m being a bit dim but isn’t that going to foul/crush when the swingarm rotates round its pivot under suspension compression? Bloody lovely work otherwise.

30-01-2020, 09:16 PM	#22
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,737	polished until perspective is lost ;-)

01-02-2020, 07:15 PM	#26
buzzer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Wolverhampton Bike: M900 Posts: 406	well thanks to a member on the Ducati Custom manufactures group mentioning a case saver, I have now made one out of stainless steel and put it under the chain guard I have made. a bit of googling suggests that chain breakages, and subsequent case damage is all too common on some Ducati bikes! Plenty of case savers on the market and quite cheap, and a dam site cheaper than new cases! Also made a start on the tank and seat... my wife is moaning about filler dust on her plants!! A trick I learned many years ago is that when you want to get filler to shape, make sharp edges so you can see the lines, then when you are satisfied they are right, sand them off! its much easier that way. its the best way to get something like a car wheel arch spot on… I know the seat will divide opinion… I could have made it any shape, and played around with quite a few shapes at the foam stage… but in the end I decided on this on, as I like it, and that’s all that matters at the end of the day, I build bikes for me!

06-02-2020, 09:46 AM	#29
buzzer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Wolverhampton Bike: M900 Posts: 406	Well here it is in primer... just got to decide on colour now... I have plenty of time to think about it, this will be the last update for a while... I am being kidnapped and sent to a tiny (and I mean tiny!) island where there are no cars, bikes, transport, just beaches... and sun... and no internet. Quite frankly, I don't know how I am going to cope

06-02-2020, 12:02 PM	#30
350TSS Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shipbourne Bike: M900 Posts: 1,422	very uncluttered, looks great, where is all the wiring and cable ties etc.?