Monster M900sie

deanyoungblood · 16-05-2022, 10:01 AM

Hi all

Just wanted to introduce myself, I picked this monster up last week. It’s a standard bike and I’d like to keep it more or less that way.

I’m going to mostly use it during summer and spend winter improving the condition of some areas.

There’s the odd rust spot on the frame, some flaking paint on the engine and cases and a few areas where it can be improved.

I own a couple of other bikes, a custom thruxton 1200r and a 790 bonneville.

So far I’ve ordered a service kit and am just waiting for my mate to find some time to help with belts. Plugs, oil, air filter and fuel filter will all be changed as I like to have a baseline to work with when I buy something used. Also, need to ride more to get the fuel level down before I swap the fuel filter.

I’m keen to get my hands on an exhaust that’s in keeping with the aesthetic but produces some more noise, so I’m on the lookout.

I may swap the mirrors as all I can see is my shoulders. All original parts will be kept and nothing is being chopped.

There is some water marks and misting in the rev counter gauge face; are these simple enough to take apart and clean?

There have already been a number of members that have offered advice and help, which I’m very grateful for.

If anyone is aware of a carbon tail section with 3 mounting holes, a yellow rounded headlight fairing or a yellow or carbon belly pan, let me know.

Anyhow, onto the pictures.

mickj · 16-05-2022, 10:18 AM

Welcome to the forum Dean.

bike looks great, enjoy.

alan s4 · 16-05-2022, 10:51 AM

Nice bike

re the mirrors, I fitted mirror extenders to mine, I can now see everything behind me other than my shoulders.....

slob · 16-05-2022, 11:33 AM

Welcome aboard

Nickj · 16-05-2022, 06:17 PM

"some flaking paint on the engine and cases and a few areas where it can be improved"
Don't poke the flakey bits or the whole lot will just fall off!!!
Welcome to the world of Monsters

Nice looking bike too, some would argue in the best and fastest colour

Grumpy · 16-05-2022, 08:07 PM

Welcome aboard.
Like the Thruxton. They look how a tradition cafe racer should, in my opinion

16-05-2022, 08:38 PM

Welcome along, a fine collection you have there, they all look mint

deanyoungblood · 16-05-2022, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy

Welcome aboard.
Like the Thruxton. They look how a tradition cafe racer should, in my opinion

Yeah agreed. It started its life in silver without the fairing. It’s currently off having a pie cut custom exhaust made to “finish” it off. We’ll see!

Darren69 · 17-05-2022, 04:51 PM

Not seeing any photos and not the first time, not sure why. If your after a front cowl then you may be better off getting a carbon one and paint it considering what I've seen people ask for a s/hand one (and not seen a yellow one). Amazon is a good source for aftermarket screens should you need one.

slob · 17-05-2022, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darren69

Not seeing any photos and not the first time, not sure why…

Darren, PM me with details of what OS & browser/version you’re using and any firewall/AV software you have installed.

Darren69 · 18-05-2022, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slob

Darren, PM me with details of what OS & browser/version you’re using and any firewall/AV software you have installed.

that's a good point. I'll try using my phone.

deanyoungblood · 23-05-2022, 08:08 AM

Bike now fitted with Sil Motor high pipes. These sound absolutely fantastic. The bike has come alive!

There’s still a few parts I need to start improving some of the looks.

I need a replacement screen for the fairing as the plastic is cracked, that’s the main eyesore.

Completed a belt service yesterday which was relatively simple, just need to wait for the fuel to run down now so that I can change the fuel filter.

Albie · 23-05-2022, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deanyoungblood

Bike now fitted with Sil Motor high pipes. These sound absolutely fantastic. The bike has come alive!

There’s still a few parts I need to start improving some of the looks.

I need a replacement screen for the fairing as the plastic is cracked, that’s the main eyesore.

Completed a belt service yesterday which was relatively simple, just need to wait for the fuel to run down now so that I can change the fuel filter.

Looking good with the Sils. Dont forget I say ding dong ddo the decals for them .

16-05-2022, 10:01 AM	#1
deanyoungblood Registered User Join Date: May 2022 Location: Birmingham Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 68	Monster M900sie Hi all Just wanted to introduce myself, I picked this monster up last week. It’s a standard bike and I’d like to keep it more or less that way. I’m going to mostly use it during summer and spend winter improving the condition of some areas. There’s the odd rust spot on the frame, some flaking paint on the engine and cases and a few areas where it can be improved. I own a couple of other bikes, a custom thruxton 1200r and a 790 bonneville. So far I’ve ordered a service kit and am just waiting for my mate to find some time to help with belts. Plugs, oil, air filter and fuel filter will all be changed as I like to have a baseline to work with when I buy something used. Also, need to ride more to get the fuel level down before I swap the fuel filter. I’m keen to get my hands on an exhaust that’s in keeping with the aesthetic but produces some more noise, so I’m on the lookout. I may swap the mirrors as all I can see is my shoulders. All original parts will be kept and nothing is being chopped. There is some water marks and misting in the rev counter gauge face; are these simple enough to take apart and clean? There have already been a number of members that have offered advice and help, which I’m very grateful for. If anyone is aware of a carbon tail section with 3 mounting holes, a yellow rounded headlight fairing or a yellow or carbon belly pan, let me know. Anyhow, onto the pictures. Last edited by deanyoungblood; 16-05-2022 at 11:44 AM.. Reason: Missed text

16-05-2022, 10:18 AM	#2
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 565	Welcome to the forum Dean. bike looks great, enjoy. __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

16-05-2022, 06:17 PM	#5
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,208	"some flaking paint on the engine and cases and a few areas where it can be improved" Don't poke the flakey bits or the whole lot will just fall off!!! Welcome to the world of Monsters Nice looking bike too, some would argue in the best and fastest colour __________________ "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

16-05-2022, 08:07 PM	#6
Grumpy record breaker!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peterborough Bike: M1200R Posts: 2,155	Welcome aboard. Like the Thruxton. They look how a tradition cafe racer should, in my opinion __________________ It's not the destination, but the journey that matters Definition of a motorbike, a devise for overtaking cars!

17-05-2022, 04:51 PM	#9
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,092	Not seeing any photos and not the first time, not sure why. If your after a front cowl then you may be better off getting a carbon one and paint it considering what I've seen people ask for a s/hand one (and not seen a yellow one). Amazon is a good source for aftermarket screens should you need one. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

16-05-2022, 10:51 AM	#3
alan s4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Glasgow Bike: S4 challenge Posts: 447	Nice bike re the mirrors, I fitted mirror extenders to mine, I can now see everything behind me other than my shoulders.....

16-05-2022, 11:33 AM	#4
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,736	Welcome aboard

16-05-2022, 08:38 PM	#7
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome along, a fine collection you have there, they all look mint

23-05-2022, 08:08 AM	#12
deanyoungblood Registered User Join Date: May 2022 Location: Birmingham Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 68	Bike now fitted with Sil Motor high pipes. These sound absolutely fantastic. The bike has come alive! There’s still a few parts I need to start improving some of the looks. I need a replacement screen for the fairing as the plastic is cracked, that’s the main eyesore. Completed a belt service yesterday which was relatively simple, just need to wait for the fuel to run down now so that I can change the fuel filter.