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jp129's Monster S4 build

Started by jp129, June 11, 2015, 07:38:09 AM

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jp129

I didn't think I'd ever make a build thread, but I am so pleased with how my build turned out that I wanted to share my joy with everyone. I didn't do a good job documenting each and every part that was changed over the course of the build, but I did document the milestones.

Bike was purchased Aug of 2014 and this has been the progress!

Hope you all enjoy!

The day I brought her home. Only added the exhaust wrap (since I melted my boots on the way home) and the stompgrip pads.


I proceeded to change to the 996 SBK front forks, dropped the gauges, and removed all the rubber bands holding the harness to the frame.


Next, I changed out the headlight and had custom headlight mounts made.


Next, was a big milestone. S4R SSS conversion, 848 wheels, 848 front brake lines, Speedymoto clutch cover, EVR 48-T clutch plates with DP slipper clutch, changed out to braided fuel lines with MP QD's, upgraded the starter cable, CF timing covers, CF under tail tray, Shindengen R/R conversion, ASV Levers, Microtec ECU, new gauge cluster, new paint job, and custom 2-1 exhaust w/ Yoshi R-55 LE can!





Some fabrication pics of the exhaust for those that may be wondering:





Next, added hydroturf to the tank, changed out to black Rizoma fluid reservoirs, aluminium anodized gas cap, different grips, round bar end mirrors, and CF hugger.

Weather finally cleared up this weekend and decided to take some proper pictures. This is how she sits today!





What I have planned next is to swap out for a 749/999 rear shock, powder coat the SSS black, and paint the frame. Stay tuned for more later!

2WheelsFTW

Man, those 848 wheels look outstanding [thumbsup]. What gauge cluster is that you have installed?
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TitanMonsterS4R

Love your build........That is one really unique S4 you have no with the SSS and other superbike bits [clap]

That S4 looks so familiar, I think it might have been mine at one point. Did you buy it from someone in TX by chance?



06 Monster S4R - Red/Black Final Edition

jp129

Quote from: 2WheelsFTW on June 11, 2015, 08:36:49 AM
Man, those 848 wheels look outstanding [thumbsup]. What gauge cluster is that you have installed?

Thanks! I am running an XT Racing GPX Pro-8 as a "gauge cluster". I do a lot of track riding, so it shares track duty with my Daytona 675.

Quote from: TitanMonsterS4R on June 11, 2015, 10:48:53 AM
Love your build........That is one really unique S4 you have no with the SSS and other superbike bits [clap]

That S4 looks so familiar, I think it might have been mine at one point. Did you buy it from someone in TX by chance?


It looks identical, the configuration, the cut t-belt cover and wrapped forks! Yes, in fact I did buy it from a gentleman in Houston, TX. What a small world...

TitanMonsterS4R

Quote from: jp129 on June 11, 2015, 11:31:14 AM
Thanks! I am running an XT Racing GPX Pro-8 as a "gauge cluster". I do a lot of track riding, so it shares track duty with my Daytona 675.

It looks identical, the configuration, the cut t-belt cover and wrapped forks! Yes, in fact I did buy it from a gentleman in Houston, TX. What a small world...

Hahahah small world. If you need any info on that bike just holler.....
06 Monster S4R - Red/Black Final Edition

jp129

Quote from: TitanMonsterS4R on June 11, 2015, 12:05:06 PM
Hahahah small world. If you need any info on that bike just holler.....

It's come a long way then, since you're from VA! I'll keep that in mind in the future, but so far the bike's been well behaved after I sorted everything out.

I think the previous owner had the bike mapped by a local shop to mask a TB sync issue. Although I have no idea why the shop didn't check the sync to begin with. The TB's were out of sync, thus fueling was all over the place (according to my wideband). I spent the first month going over the entire bike (valve adj, examining the rockers for flaking, timing belt service, syncing the TB, weld the fuel tank hinge, and mapping the bike myself). After I did all that, the bike's been flawless for 2-3K miles now.

I've finally been able to dial the Microtec map down for part throttle/street riding, but need to get on the dyno to smoothen out the WOT AFR.

Dochunt

Bike looks mean and fantastic.
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TitanMonsterS4R

Quote from: jp129 on June 11, 2015, 12:15:22 PM
It's come a long way then, since you're from VA! I'll keep that in mind in the future, but so far the bike's been well behaved after I sorted everything out.

I think the previous owner had the bike mapped by a local shop to mask a TB sync issue. Although I have no idea why the shop didn't check the sync to begin with. The TB's were out of sync, thus fueling was all over the place (according to my wideband). I spent the first month going over the entire bike (valve adj, examining the rockers for flaking, timing belt service, syncing the TB, weld the fuel tank hinge, and mapping the bike myself). After I did all that, the bike's been flawless for 2-3K miles now.

I've finally been able to dial the Microtec map down for part throttle/street riding, but need to get on the dyno to smoothen out the WOT AFR.

The bike came from Ducpond Motorsports in Winchester, Va. I had some issues with it when I got it. The head gasket had to be replaced and then I had the valves and rockers looked at. If I recall, there were a couple that needed replacement but nothing crazy. The TB syncing was done by AMS if I remember correctly, but dont quote me on that.
06 Monster S4R - Red/Black Final Edition

jp129

Quote from: TitanMonsterS4R on June 11, 2015, 01:16:39 PM
The bike came from Ducpond Motorsports in Winchester, Va. I had some issues with it when I got it. The head gasket had to be replaced and then I had the valves and rockers looked at. If I recall, there were a couple that needed replacement but nothing crazy. The TB syncing was done by AMS if I remember correctly, but dont quote me on that.

Noted and thank you for sharing. The previous, Texan, owner had another shop in town mess with it, since he had some service receipts in town for the work.

koko64

Great job [thumbsup].
You have made it yours.
Would like to see a thread on your Microtech adventures too please.
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DucatiBird

Great S4!!

I'm happy with my own S4 but yours is truly amazing!

Greetings from The Netherlands.


jp129

Quote from: koko64 on June 11, 2015, 02:02:31 PM
Great job [thumbsup].
You have made it yours.
Would like to see a thread on your Microtech adventures too please.

I do plan on making a thread on it later, but it's been pretty uneventful (which is a great thing). I don't know if I could say the interface is "intuitive", but I've done a lot of automotive ECU tuning, so it's made it pretty easy to acclimate to. MicroTec's customer service is also very good. I emailed them for basemaps and a base configuration setting, and they replied within a day. Excellent folks. If money was no object, I'd recommend this ECU for everyone. My Duc starts within 2 cycles and throttle response is wonderful.

I never did like the factory ECU + PCIII on my S4 . It was hard to start (took like 7-8 cycles to get life into her) and it wasn't smooth down low (even though I know thats a common characteristic with Duc's). But after the switch to the MicroTec + basemap, the bike was already easier to cold crank and already more responsive. It got even better after I mapped it for the target AFRs and smoothening of the power delivery.


muskrat

JP129, what  a work of art my friend......WOW
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m9hundo

I love the paint scheme, good choice [thumbsup]
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