Ben's 900 Monster build

[900Rebuilder]

Thanks for the comments on the stand as I suspected that there may be issues - I may just run the side stand initially and fit the centre stand at my leisure later on.

The stand I have is very loose on the bracket so I assume that I'm probably missing some kind of brass bush or similar.

Also I don't think that the front discs will be getting done but I may just have them blasted so that I can then paint them myself at home.

I did think about the oil cooler so might just take it along with me to get some feedback as the chap doing it works from home so each item can / will be discussed with him in turn.

Looking at gloss black for frame and swingarm with all the smaller bits being satin black

[Mr Gazza]

No bushes on the centre stand, but they are all rather loose and sloppy until you get both brackets bolted up properly. Best to have exhaust out of the way when fitting it too, or at least slack and loose so you can jiggle it a bit.

[900Rebuilder]

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

No bushes on the centre stand, but they are all rather loose and sloppy until you get both brackets bolted up properly. Best to have exhaust out of the way when fitting it too, or at least slack and loose so you can jiggle it a bit.

Wow! I can see daylight between the stand and the bracket so its either very worn or missing something. I suppose there is the possibility that the stand and bracket aren't a pair

[Mr Gazza]

I'll send you some photos of mine when I get off my 750SS in a few days time.
In the meantime I wouldn't waste any powder coat on it, looks like you'll be working on it?

[900Rebuilder]

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

I'll send you some photos of mine when I get off my 750SS in a few days time.
In the meantime I wouldn't waste any powder coat on it, looks like you'll be working on it?

I'm taking the bits over to get the full quote first

[adie851]

What colour are you doing the bodywork......is it a complete custom build or or more original....? I've done two 900 monsters many years ago..one a very early one which I restored to its original red colour...the other one I did was a customized yellow ...blinged with loads of carbon parts...there's probably pictures of both bikes somwhere on this website....I personally like the original gold frame colour...but it's personal choice..your call..enjoy the build.....

[900Rebuilder]

Originally Posted by adie851

What colour are you doing the bodywork......is it a complete custom build or or more original....? I've done two 900 monsters many years ago..one a very early one which I restored to its original red colour...the other one I did was a customized yellow ...blinged with loads of carbon parts...there's probably pictures of both bikes somwhere on this website....I personally like the original gold frame colour...but it's personal choice..your call..enjoy the build.....

Black with added black.

Body kit black with candy red dropped in and wheels to match red (thinking dark cherry red).

Bike is a bitsa so no stock rebuild here and whilst they look nice in red / gold I'd only look at that if I had another one with matching numbers

[900Rebuilder]

Here is the offending side stand - nothing looks worn but there is a massive gap between the 2 components;



Also the fuel cap might be useable especially as its a Cagiva era one but the seal is perished - can these be replaced or is it junk at this stage?

[Mr Gazza]

Originally Posted by 900Rebuilder

Here is the offending side stand - ]

Sorry I thought you were talking about a sloppy centre stand.
Best thing you can do with it is swap it for the later forged steel type, which is less suicidal and will fit with your centre stand if you ever decide to use it.

Paint colour for the filler cap is BMW Solid Gold 859.
I've bought little sheets of various thickness Viton and successfully made rings with a compass cutter. (Remember to cut the outer diameter first. )
I bought a very cheap compass cutter from a model shop years ago and it's been priceless, well worth investing in a good one though.

[900Rebuilder]

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

Sorry I thought you were talking about a sloppy centre stand.
Best thing you can do with it is swap it for the later forged steel type, which is less suicidal and will fit with your centre stand if you ever decide to use it.

Paint colour for the filler cap is BMW Solid Gold 859.
I've bought little sheets of various thickness Viton and successfully made rings with a compass cutter. (Remember to cut the outer diameter first. )
I bought a very cheap compass cutter from a model shop years ago and it's been priceless, well worth investing in a good one though.

Thanks for the tip regarding the cutter

Would you be kind enough to provide a link to a suitable stand? That way I can look to purchase the correct one

[Dukedesmo]

Rubber seal should be replaceable though not sure if available or if you might need to make a new one?

I dismantled filler cap assembly as I had ignition/fuel cap/seat lock all with different keys but managed to swap/fiddle with the innards so that they all work on the one ignition key and, though it was some years back I'm sure the rubber is replaceable.

If you do need to make one, ensure you get the correct rubber, the old seal on my Guzzi tank was worn out/leaking so I made a new one from a sheet of so-called 'fuel resistant' material but the first time I stopped for petrol it had turned to snot from the fumes.

Bought some Viton (IIRC) and it's been fine for the last few years.

[350TSS]

re the side stand - measure the post and then measure the hole in the stand itself and then go to Simply Bearings and see if they have a self lubricating bronze bush that fits the ID of the stand itself. The bush needs to be an interference fit into the stand but if you cannot get a bush that fits snugly then Loctite bearing fit would take up the slack.
As for fitting over the post you could buy the correct size drill and simply drill the bush to fit . The bearing should be less than £10 and a correct size drill half decent quality about £15

[900Rebuilder]

Originally Posted by 350TSS

re the side stand - measure the post and then measure the hole in the stand itself and then go to Simply Bearings and see if they have a self lubricating bronze bush that fits the ID of the stand itself. The bush needs to be an interference fit into the stand but if you cannot get a bush that fits snugly then Loctite bearing fit would take up the slack.
As for fitting over the post you could buy the correct size drill and simply drill the bush to fit . The bearing should be less than £10 and a correct size drill half decent quality about £15

Thanks - makes me wish I had a little lathe at home

[Mr Gazza]

Here's a picture of one i had from a 2001 M900ie I think. Mounted on my 750SS along with a centre stand, which shows you how they fit.



I sold that to Richardduke, but I'm not sure if he sold it on or still has it?

An ST2/4 one is the same if you can find one with a straight leg, most have a wild kink in them!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254784872...3ABFBM-PypmoVi

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314252737...Bk9SR-Tf7JqFYg

Those seem stupidly pricey, but you can hunt around now you know what you're looking for.

Also found these, which is handy, as I couldn't track them down before.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234975279246

[900Rebuilder]

Many thanks! I almost bought the stand in Italy but spotted a warning about import taxes on their advert so will have a look around closer to home first.

When I googled the part number it comes up as a conversion part - is this because its needed to fit the centre stand kit do you think?