Hello again from Nottingham

900Rebuilder · 26-09-2022, 08:45 AM

Hello all from Nottingham,

I've been a member on here for years but could not activate my old account (all emails linked to my old job) and so found it easier to simply create a new one instead!

For about 10 years I've had a 900 Monster in bits that I've often toyed with the idea of building but never got round to it despite several folk on here helping me out with bits n bobs over the years.

Prior to covid I did purchase a Multistrada 1200dvt and went over to France on it but never really gelled with it because whilst it was a rocket-ship it was just too big and was sold to free up funds leaving me with no bike on the road. After covid I also treated myself to a 1942 Ford gpw which is a rolling project to get running again.

Now I'm sanding out all the surface rust pits on my 900 frame ready for powder coating and will need to figure out putting a 900ie lump in a carbed bike along with purchasing some decent carbs to help her actually run!

Cheers - Ben

mickj · 26-09-2022, 10:18 AM

Welcome back Ben.

crawsue · 26-09-2022, 10:20 AM

Welcome back….again! Sounds like you’ve got lots of projects on the go. Thanks also for your comments on my YSS shock vs the rest discussion.

900Rebuilder · 26-09-2022, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by crawsue

Welcome back….again! Sounds like you’ve got lots of projects on the go. Thanks also for your comments on my YSS shock vs the rest discussion.

Too many project for my NHS salary! Worst part is all my bikes are in bits so 1 has to go back together this winter or I'll go bonkers next year

Grumpy · 26-09-2022, 09:27 PM

Welcome back aboard.
Do post up pictures of the rebuild

900Rebuilder · 27-09-2022, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy

Welcome back aboard.
Do post up pictures of the rebuild

Does this website allow easy uploading of pictures now because I always struggled with all that hosting malarky?

dacs · 27-09-2022, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 900Rebuilder

Does this website allow easy uploading of pictures now because I always struggled with all that hosting malarky?

Sorry to say that you will need to keep banging your head against the wall (for now, at least) - Postimage is a popular route on here, if you select "Help and FAQ's" from the Forums select box there is a Thread "Adding a picture of your bike". Look at post number 57 on the last page for a explanation of using it.

Please stick with it, and best wishes for the rebuild, I am planning to transplant a 900ie engine into a 750ie - way out of my comfort zone, so need ideas to steal

900Rebuilder · 27-09-2022, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dacs

Sorry to say that you will need to keep banging your head against the wall (for now, at least) - Postimage is a popular route on here, if you select "Help and FAQ's" from the Forums select box there is a Thread "Adding a picture of your bike". Look at post number 57 on the last page for a explanation of using it.

Please stick with it, and best wishes for the rebuild, I am planning to transplant a 900ie engine into a 750ie - way out of my comfort zone, so need ideas to steal

Will see how I get on as I only have my phone to use...

From memory the 900ie has different sized engine bolts, front sprocket and probably the generator etc oh and no carbs!

26-09-2022, 08:45 AM	#1
900Rebuilder Registered User Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Beeston Bike: M900 Posts: 330	Hello again from Nottingham Hello all from Nottingham, I've been a member on here for years but could not activate my old account (all emails linked to my old job) and so found it easier to simply create a new one instead! For about 10 years I've had a 900 Monster in bits that I've often toyed with the idea of building but never got round to it despite several folk on here helping me out with bits n bobs over the years. Prior to covid I did purchase a Multistrada 1200dvt and went over to France on it but never really gelled with it because whilst it was a rocket-ship it was just too big and was sold to free up funds leaving me with no bike on the road. After covid I also treated myself to a 1942 Ford gpw which is a rolling project to get running again. Now I'm sanding out all the surface rust pits on my 900 frame ready for powder coating and will need to figure out putting a 900ie lump in a carbed bike along with purchasing some decent carbs to help her actually run! Cheers - Ben

26-09-2022, 10:18 AM	#2
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 565	Welcome back Ben. __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

26-09-2022, 10:20 AM	#3
crawsue Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Glasgow Bike: M1100evo Posts: 279	Not so newbie ! Welcome back….again! Sounds like you’ve got lots of projects on the go. Thanks also for your comments on my YSS shock vs the rest discussion.

26-09-2022, 09:27 PM	#5
Grumpy record breaker!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peterborough Bike: M1200R Posts: 2,155	Welcome back aboard. Do post up pictures of the rebuild __________________ It's not the destination, but the journey that matters Definition of a motorbike, a devise for overtaking cars!