m900 project - Page 2

Mr Gazza · 02-10-2013, 06:37 PM

Perkles

I dug my old SS 'guard out and also had a look at some pictures of 916 'guards.

The two types do not look all that different to me.?

The difference is in the mounting bolt holes. I hope you can see what is going on with the bolt holes in the picture of the SS 'guard on top of my 916 type forks.

The SS 'guard will go straight onto your forks with no messing where as you will have to jig somthing up to make one fit from a 916.

My 'guard is a bit scruffy now but some of that blue paint of yours will transform it.
Is it derived from the blue on the early 900SS..?

PM me if you are interested.

The nasty looking split is just a crack in the paint, lifting and not a split in the 'guard.

02-10-2013, 07:25 PM

hi gazza thanks for the info,i really want a carbon front gaurd and hugger

Dukedesmo · 02-10-2013, 09:17 PM

I don't know the difference between Monster year/model forks but I have 916 forks (albeit with radial mounts but the mudguard fitting is compatible) on my Monster and, obviously, a 916 mudguard fits fine but so does a Monster mudguard - and an 1198 mudguard for that matter.

gary tompkins · 02-10-2013, 10:59 PM

Nice work on the overhaul so far

Mr Gazza · 02-10-2013, 11:12 PM

No worries Perkles....Shame you didn't ask 15 years ago...

I had a Carbon mudguard, same shape as the red SS one..There should be one out there somewhere.

Duke, There are basicaly two blade shapes, Monster and sports. But whatever style the blade is, it still needs the specific bolt pattern to fit the desired fork type...Either high or low bolt holes.

pompone · 03-10-2013, 07:22 AM

You can make up a bracket to fit. I have a later mudguard on an early fork. Is matter of making a plate with 3 holes.

Darren69 · 03-10-2013, 12:33 PM

The carbon guard like Gazzas look real trick with the top part painted and the side left carbon. Mine is painted like that and with a corse stripe over it to match the tank and seat.

03-10-2013, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darren69

The carbon guard like Gazzas look real trick with the top part painted and the side left carbon. Mine is painted like that and with a corse stripe over it to match the tank and seat.

any photos darren ?

Dukedesmo · 03-10-2013, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

Duke, There are basicaly two blade shapes, Monster and sports. But whatever style the blade is, it still needs the specific bolt pattern to fit the desired fork type...Either high or low bolt holes.

OK so, I presume that the bolt pattern on my Monster mudguard is the later version? seeing that it is the same as both a 916 and an 1198.

Lucky if so because I bought the mudguard online from Italy and it never occurred to me that it might be the wrong part...

Darren69 · 03-10-2013, 07:27 PM

This one doesn't show it properly because the colour is very subtle with the carbon, but I'll post some better ones when I findmy camera lead.

screen capture

Mr Gazza · 03-10-2013, 07:54 PM

Looks very nice Darren...

...Funnily enough I had been planning to do just that to my front blade, but in red rather than black.
Perkles has got me thinking about chequers rather than the stripe now though..

BeePee · 03-10-2013, 10:11 PM

How much would a fair offer be for a 1998 M900, 29000 with very limited history and in need of some tlc.
It has been laid up for a while and brought out this year, new tyres and a service done, the guy only had a loan of it and has now bought a 999s.
I have the chance of it but don't know what to offer.

Albie · 03-10-2013, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pompone

You can make up a bracket to fit. I have a later mudguard on an early fork. Is matter of making a plate with 3 holes.

I did one on my 97 monster. Its really easy with a piece of 3mm ally plate about 12mm wide and a length to suit holes. Basically you mount it in the holes and tap 2 others to suit. And it sits behind out of site.

pompone · 03-10-2013, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albie

I did one on my 97 monster. Its really easy with a piece of 3mm ally plate about 12mm wide and a length to suit holes. Basically you mount it in the holes and tap 2 others to suit. And it sits behind out of site.

I didn't even tap mine, only one needs nut and bolt.

pompone · 03-10-2013, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeePee

How much would a fair offer be for a 1998 M900, 29000 with very limited history and in need of some tlc.
It has been laid up for a while and brought out this year, new tyres and a service done, the guy only had a loan of it and has now bought a 999s.
I have the chance of it but don't know what to offer.

Hard to say without even a picture.Depends what TLC means, extras, what "service" means and what your plans are with it. 1700 quid at a guess..

02-10-2013, 09:17 PM	#18
Dukedesmo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leics Bike: M900 Posts: 2,901	I don't know the difference between Monster year/model forks but I have 916 forks (albeit with radial mounts but the mudguard fitting is compatible) on my Monster and, obviously, a 916 mudguard fits fine but so does a Monster mudguard - and an 1198 mudguard for that matter. __________________ M900, 916, LeMans II.

02-10-2013, 10:59 PM	#19
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Nice work on the overhaul so far __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

03-10-2013, 07:22 AM	#21
pompone MaleDucati Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Bike: M900 Posts: 817	You can make up a bracket to fit. I have a later mudguard on an early fork. Is matter of making a plate with 3 holes. __________________ www.desmoperformanceparts.com

03-10-2013, 10:11 PM	#27
BeePee Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: GALSTON Bike: S2r Posts: 215	How much would a fair offer be for a 1998 M900, 29000 with very limited history and in need of some tlc. It has been laid up for a while and brought out this year, new tyres and a service done, the guy only had a loan of it and has now bought a 999s. I have the chance of it but don't know what to offer. __________________

02-10-2013, 06:37 PM	#16
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,984	Perkles I dug my old SS 'guard out and also had a look at some pictures of 916 'guards. The two types do not look all that different to me.? The difference is in the mounting bolt holes. I hope you can see what is going on with the bolt holes in the picture of the SS 'guard on top of my 916 type forks. The SS 'guard will go straight onto your forks with no messing where as you will have to jig somthing up to make one fit from a 916. My 'guard is a bit scruffy now but some of that blue paint of yours will transform it. Is it derived from the blue on the early 900SS..? PM me if you are interested. The nasty looking split is just a crack in the paint, lifting and not a split in the 'guard.

02-10-2013, 07:25 PM	#17
perkles Guest Posts: n/a	hi gazza thanks for the info,i really want a carbon front gaurd and hugger

02-10-2013, 11:12 PM	#20
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,984	No worries Perkles....Shame you didn't ask 15 years ago... I had a Carbon mudguard, same shape as the red SS one..There should be one out there somewhere. Duke, There are basicaly two blade shapes, Monster and sports. But whatever style the blade is, it still needs the specific bolt pattern to fit the desired fork type...Either high or low bolt holes.

03-10-2013, 12:33 PM	#22
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,095	The carbon guard like Gazzas look real trick with the top part painted and the side left carbon. Mine is painted like that and with a corse stripe over it to match the tank and seat.

03-10-2013, 07:27 PM	#25
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,095	This one doesn't show it properly because the colour is very subtle with the carbon, but I'll post some better ones when I findmy camera lead. screen capture

03-10-2013, 07:54 PM	#26
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,984	Looks very nice Darren... ...Funnily enough I had been planning to do just that to my front blade, but in red rather than black. Perkles has got me thinking about chequers rather than the stripe now though..