Hello from Nottingham!

10-02-2012, 01:32 PM

Hi All,

Just a few words to introduce myself and explain why I've signed up to this forum.

Previously I have owned a 996, been to the factory for a tour round and now have an early Aprilia Tuono.

Earlier this week I contacted a mate for a front tyre for the Tuono and was asked if I fancied a project...........anyways I'm off to have a look over the 'bike' this weekend!

Cutting a long story short, he's got a 900 Monster in bits that he wants £600 for and will let me pay him in small installments

Hardest part will be explaining the purchase to the boss as we are about to spend big money on a new (very necesary) kitchen...

After I've paid him off I'm looking at starting on the Monster over the summer and doing it 'as and when' as money will be in short supply. Thinking red frame / bodywork, no fairing or bellypan, heat wrapped exhausts and shortened cans. Basically a less is more policy and a few upgrades like fatbars etc.

Cheers - Ben

J.P · 10-02-2012, 01:40 PM

Welcome to the club Ben. Lots of owners like the M900.
Good luck with the project.

Nickj · 10-02-2012, 02:01 PM

snot much if it's not in a lump, as long as the kitchen goes in it'll be OK, might get a few scowls though!!
Don't forget to add a parts washer.. sorry dish washer in, they work a treat .. just don't put anything really oily in them!!

Martin C · 10-02-2012, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nottsbiker

Hi All,

Just a few words to introduce myself and explain why I've signed up to this forum.

Previously I have owned a 996, been to the factory for a tour round and now have an early Aprilia Tuono.

Earlier this week I contacted a mate for a front tyre for the Tuono and was asked if I fancied a project...........anyways I'm off to have a look over the 'bike' this weekend!

Cutting a long story short, he's got a 900 Monster in bits that he wants £600 for and will let me pay him in small installments

Hardest part will be explaining the purchase to the boss as we are about to spend big money on a new (very necesary) kitchen...

After I've paid him off I'm looking at starting on the Monster over the summer and doing it 'as and when' as money will be in short supply. Thinking red frame / bodywork, no fairing or bellypan, heat wrapped exhausts and shortened cans. Basically a less is more policy and a few upgrades like fatbars etc.

Cheers - Ben

Obviously it should be presented to her as a profit-generating investment project! Or will she know better than that?

Let me know if you want to borrow my Haynes manual (assuming it's a carbed 900) or clutch-holding tool at some point.

10-02-2012, 02:02 PM

I first rode a 900 12 years ago and liked the lazy power when plodding along, but with enough grunt to have some fun when you wanted to get a move on.

I know it wont be a rocket-ship but looking for fun and simple biking - a 'proper' motorbike

Sorry just noticed the extra, new posts - might need some tools, but hoping my friend who's Ducati trained can help with the motor. Will be looking at places like SEP if any crank / bore etc work is required.

Martin C · 10-02-2012, 03:26 PM

SEP are very good.

10-02-2012, 04:40 PM

Yes I've used them in the past for two stroke stuff and best of all they are only 10 miles away

Char · 10-02-2012, 05:47 PM

nice one - dont forget to start a 'here goes' thread so you can keep us updated as work progresses.............

Rally · 10-02-2012, 07:07 PM

Welcome to the Monster fold Ben. You will get all the advise you may need on here and plenty more as well!

10-02-2012, 09:13 PM

Hi and welcome
If you have any problems SPR at Ruddington is a exultant Bike work shop i have taken my 750 to them for the last 4 years,there good lads and know there stuff
Theres also a bike meet at
The Waggon & Horses,
Rempstone Road
Griffydam
Nr. Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 8HP

on the last Thursday in the month its a biker friendly pub,the land lady has a bike, The Guzzi club meet there but all Italian Bikes are welcome and come the good weather we are hoping for a good turnout,theres always one or two hardened Bikers turn up on there Bikes
normally GUZZI'S and DUCATI (me)it would be good to see you even if you're in the car! till the bikes done. Pete

10-02-2012, 10:44 PM

You obviously missed the Tuono part ;-)

I'm hoping to leave the bike alone until I can spare the money to do stuff but I know I'll be doing bits and Bobs along the way which I can document.

Just wish we didn't have a house renovation project that's going to take up all my / our money - might have to sell her pink speed triple...

gary tompkins · 12-02-2012, 12:30 AM

Welcome to the club and good luck with the project

Remember to post lot's of photo's - we like rebuild stories on here

12-02-2012, 07:15 AM

welcome, good luck when it starts.

13-02-2012, 01:49 PM

Cheers! Now I have a decent phone I will keep you all updated with my slow progress

Twentytoo · 13-02-2012, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PETE.AKO

Hi and welcome
If you have any problems SPR at Ruddington is a exultant Bike work shop i have taken my 750 to them for the last 4 years,there good lads and know there stuff
Theres also a bike meet at
The Waggon & Horses,
Rempstone Road
Griffydam
Nr. Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 8HP

on the last Thursday in the month its a biker friendly pub,the land lady has a bike, The Guzzi club meet there but all Italian Bikes are welcome and come the good weather we are hoping for a good turnout,theres always one or two hardened Bikers turn up on there Bikes
normally GUZZI'S and DUCATI (me)it would be good to see you even if you're in the car! till the bikes done. Pete

ahh, there's one I live close to and have never heard of.....Hopefully my shifts will allow me to attend one...

Welcome NottsBiker....

10-02-2012, 01:32 PM	#1
Nottsbiker Guest Posts: n/a	Hello from Nottingham! Hi All, Just a few words to introduce myself and explain why I've signed up to this forum. Previously I have owned a 996, been to the factory for a tour round and now have an early Aprilia Tuono. Earlier this week I contacted a mate for a front tyre for the Tuono and was asked if I fancied a project...........anyways I'm off to have a look over the 'bike' this weekend! Cutting a long story short, he's got a 900 Monster in bits that he wants £600 for and will let me pay him in small installments Hardest part will be explaining the purchase to the boss as we are about to spend big money on a new (very necesary) kitchen... After I've paid him off I'm looking at starting on the Monster over the summer and doing it 'as and when' as money will be in short supply. Thinking red frame / bodywork, no fairing or bellypan, heat wrapped exhausts and shortened cans. Basically a less is more policy and a few upgrades like fatbars etc. Cheers - Ben

10-02-2012, 01:40 PM	#2
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	Welcome to the club Ben. Lots of owners like the M900. Good luck with the project. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

10-02-2012, 02:01 PM	#3
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,208	snot much if it's not in a lump, as long as the kitchen goes in it'll be OK, might get a few scowls though!! Don't forget to add a parts washer.. sorry dish washer in, they work a treat .. just don't put anything really oily in them!! __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

10-02-2012, 03:26 PM	#6
Martin C Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burton on Trent Bike: M900 Posts: 250	SEP are very good. __________________ Owning a Monsta is not the beginning of the end, but it may well be the end of the beginning....

10-02-2012, 05:47 PM	#8
Char We're all mad here Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,536	nice one - dont forget to start a 'here goes' thread so you can keep us updated as work progresses............. __________________ If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there

10-02-2012, 02:02 PM	#5
Nottsbiker Guest Posts: n/a	I first rode a 900 12 years ago and liked the lazy power when plodding along, but with enough grunt to have some fun when you wanted to get a move on. I know it wont be a rocket-ship but looking for fun and simple biking - a 'proper' motorbike Sorry just noticed the extra, new posts - might need some tools, but hoping my friend who's Ducati trained can help with the motor. Will be looking at places like SEP if any crank / bore etc work is required.

10-02-2012, 04:40 PM	#7
Nottsbiker Guest Posts: n/a	Yes I've used them in the past for two stroke stuff and best of all they are only 10 miles away

10-02-2012, 07:07 PM	#9
Rally Taking life easy........ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,969	Welcome to the Monster fold Ben. You will get all the advise you may need on here and plenty more as well!

10-02-2012, 09:13 PM	#10
PETE.AKO Guest Posts: n/a	Hi and welcome If you have any problems SPR at Ruddington is a exultant Bike work shop i have taken my 750 to them for the last 4 years,there good lads and know there stuff Theres also a bike meet at The Waggon & Horses, Rempstone Road Griffydam Nr. Coalville Leicestershire LE67 8HP on the last Thursday in the month its a biker friendly pub,the land lady has a bike, The Guzzi club meet there but all Italian Bikes are welcome and come the good weather we are hoping for a good turnout,theres always one or two hardened Bikers turn up on there Bikes normally GUZZI'S and DUCATI (me)it would be good to see you even if you're in the car! till the bikes done. Pete

10-02-2012, 10:44 PM	#11
Nottsbiker Guest Posts: n/a	You obviously missed the Tuono part ;-) I'm hoping to leave the bike alone until I can spare the money to do stuff but I know I'll be doing bits and Bobs along the way which I can document. Just wish we didn't have a house renovation project that's going to take up all my / our money - might have to sell her pink speed triple...

12-02-2012, 12:30 AM	#12
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Welcome to the club and good luck with the project Remember to post lot's of photo's - we like rebuild stories on here __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

12-02-2012, 07:15 AM	#13
Lima071 Guest Posts: n/a	welcome, good luck when it starts.

13-02-2012, 01:49 PM	#14
Nottsbiker Guest Posts: n/a	Cheers! Now I have a decent phone I will keep you all updated with my slow progress