Back on bikes - M900 restoration

16-03-2013, 06:45 AM

Hi guys

Just a quick hello, I've been away from bikes for the last 6 years, but when I saw this tired old M900 I just couldn't resist!

It's only clocked up 20k but has been sat for a few years and seems to have been used year round... I plan to strip it down, clean it up, and rebuild it back to its former glory

Anyway, back to scouring the forum for Monster hints and tips

16-03-2013, 06:51 AM

Welcome!

I did the same with a barn find M750, the big reveal being at The Weekender in May, it's been a great process, one hell of a learning curve, I'm still only about 90% there, but loving every moment.

Good luck, plenty of great tips on here, enjoy!!

Z.

16-03-2013, 12:22 PM

well done....a superbe project bike!!!!

16-03-2013, 03:55 PM

Thanks! One day into the project and we're well on the way...

Darkness · 16-03-2013, 04:44 PM

M900: good choice!
Looks like you've got some work on making it pretty again, but it's a good chance to make what you want of it, so definitely worthwhile.
Enjoy the ride.

Grumpy · 16-03-2013, 05:04 PM

Hi Sta, and welcome aboard.

Is your purchase the one that was e-bay last week?
Enjoy the re-build.

17-03-2013, 07:39 AM

Hi guys. Yes Grumpy, thats the one. He really played it down in the advert compared to what its actually like. Haven't had one nut or bolt put up a serious fight (yet)! Even found the original toolkit under the seat, always a nice moment

slob · 17-03-2013, 10:21 AM

Nice one, good luck with the project and welcome to the club.

17-03-2013, 10:40 AM

Hi and welcome.

Looks pretty original, apart for the front headlight/bracket. Good luck

17-03-2013, 07:45 PM

Welcome, and good luck with your project, loads of knowledge on here if you get stuck. I'm more of an asker than a teller (someone has to make everyone else feel clever

) Take loads of pics, share and enjoy. Seriously its full of good peeps

Regards Marsh

17-03-2013, 08:12 PM

Thanks Marsh. I've had quite a few bikes before, been on the forums etc. But the MOC really does seem so much more friendly in my brief experience. And seeing as you asked for more pics...

Day 2

17-03-2013, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sta22

Thanks Marsh. I've had quite a few bikes before, been on the forums etc. But the MOC really does seem so much more friendly in my brief experience. And seeing as you asked for more pics...

Day 2

I couldn't agree more. Of other Ducati forums that I am or have been involved with this is the most active and friendliest.
In the short time I have been on here I have seen a recieved nothing but support.
Geoff

18-03-2013, 09:51 PM

Welcome to the club looks an early 900 am I correct I had a 93 900 loved it had some work to do on it I got it as none runner doh. One thing I would check on is the head studs I found out that the early 900 had studs that break I had 2 Busted on for cylinder one flush to casing very bad news,if you are pull engine around check them out I think old one were stainless steel new ones are harden steel ask around as this just was
what I found on mine

jonzi · 18-03-2013, 10:19 PM

Welcome and good luck

And your pics aren't displaying for me. Need to host them some where that ain't locked away from prying eyes.

utopia · 19-03-2013, 12:49 PM

Hello and welcome.
Hope the project goes well.
I was going to suggest that instead of stripping the bike straight away, you give it a quick service and get it on the road for the summer, so you can road test it for any hidden faults.
But judging from your later posts, I'm already too late for that (though I can't see your pics either).

16-03-2013, 06:45 AM	#1
sta22 Guest Posts: n/a	Back on bikes - M900 restoration Hi guys Just a quick hello, I've been away from bikes for the last 6 years, but when I saw this tired old M900 I just couldn't resist! It's only clocked up 20k but has been sat for a few years and seems to have been used year round... I plan to strip it down, clean it up, and rebuild it back to its former glory Anyway, back to scouring the forum for Monster hints and tips

16-03-2013, 03:55 PM	#4
sta22 Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks! One day into the project and we're well on the way... Last edited by sta22; 20-03-2013 at 06:31 AM..

16-03-2013, 04:44 PM	#5
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	M900: good choice! Looks like you've got some work on making it pretty again, but it's a good chance to make what you want of it, so definitely worthwhile. Enjoy the ride. __________________ Original and Best since 1993

16-03-2013, 05:04 PM	#6
Grumpy record breaker!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peterborough Bike: M1200R Posts: 2,155	Hi Sta, and welcome aboard. Is your purchase the one that was e-bay last week? Enjoy the re-build. __________________ It's not the destination, but the journey that matters Definition of a motorbike, a devise for overtaking cars!

17-03-2013, 08:12 PM	#11
sta22 Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks Marsh. I've had quite a few bikes before, been on the forums etc. But the MOC really does seem so much more friendly in my brief experience. And seeing as you asked for more pics... Day 2 Last edited by sta22; 20-03-2013 at 06:33 AM..

16-03-2013, 06:51 AM	#2
Zak Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome! I did the same with a barn find M750, the big reveal being at The Weekender in May, it's been a great process, one hell of a learning curve, I'm still only about 90% there, but loving every moment. Good luck, plenty of great tips on here, enjoy!! Z.

16-03-2013, 12:22 PM	#3
Diego Guest Posts: n/a	well done....a superbe project bike!!!!

17-03-2013, 07:39 AM	#7
sta22 Guest Posts: n/a	Hi guys. Yes Grumpy, thats the one. He really played it down in the advert compared to what its actually like. Haven't had one nut or bolt put up a serious fight (yet)! Even found the original toolkit under the seat, always a nice moment

17-03-2013, 10:21 AM	#8
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,736	Nice one, good luck with the project and welcome to the club.

17-03-2013, 10:40 AM	#9
Pomp1 Guest Posts: n/a	Hi and welcome. Looks pretty original, apart for the front headlight/bracket. Good luck

17-03-2013, 07:45 PM	#10
Marsh... Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome, and good luck with your project, loads of knowledge on here if you get stuck. I'm more of an asker than a teller (someone has to make everyone else feel clever ) Take loads of pics, share and enjoy. Seriously its full of good peeps Regards Marsh

18-03-2013, 09:51 PM	#13
daz4004 Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome to the club looks an early 900 am I correct I had a 93 900 loved it had some work to do on it I got it as none runner doh. One thing I would check on is the head studs I found out that the early 900 had studs that break I had 2 Busted on for cylinder one flush to casing very bad news,if you are pull engine around check them out I think old one were stainless steel new ones are harden steel ask around as this just was what I found on mine

18-03-2013, 10:19 PM	#14
jonzi Mary Mary Quite Contrary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Berkhamsted Bike: M796 Posts: 1,398	Welcome and good luck And your pics aren't displaying for me. Need to host them some where that ain't locked away from prying eyes. __________________ #48

19-03-2013, 12:49 PM	#15
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,561	Hello and welcome. Hope the project goes well. I was going to suggest that instead of stripping the bike straight away, you give it a quick service and get it on the road for the summer, so you can road test it for any hidden faults. But judging from your later posts, I'm already too late for that (though I can't see your pics either).