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WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR MONSTER TODAY ??????

Started by braando, January 11, 2012, 01:15:10 AM

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FIFO

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Well after doing the steering head bearings on Teffs MV yesterday,I decided to give the steering bearings a birthday on precious and strip  down, clean, re grease and adjust.
Next time order a new set of bearings and dust seals :P
And then went for a trail ride as the weather was spectacular today. [Dolph]





in memory of Brian W, 2010 /2015

duke8

Not exactly today, but today was the first day I had a chance to take some shots....

Chopped my tail, shortened my new low mount termi's by an inch, cut a section out of them, and put em on...

Finally got to take it for a test ride, and sounds amazing. Very happy with the change from hi to low....




Now just to get some weather where i can ride the thing  ;)
'06 S4RS
'05 Monster 620

GK

Started it, let it idle for a while, turned it off.

After it cooled down, I put the bike cover back on!

[bang]

GK
2001 Ducati  Monster 900S ie
JE high comp pistons, bit of porting, open airbox with DP filter, PC3 with custom map, CCW matched injectors, Termignoni cf slip ons, 14:39 gearing.

Gone but not forgotten!
Honda VFR800i, Honda CBR600F3, Honda CBX750, Norton Commando 750S, Suzuki GS750, Yamaha XT250, Kawasaki Z250, Kawasaki KX80, Honda XL250, Suzuki TC100.

Jukie

Know the feeling GK. Got 4 bikes out of the shed and then later put them back in without starting them hmmmm
Before Honda CB125N
          Suzuki GS125
Now.   Ducati 620ie
          Lambretta Li150
          Ducati S4RT

cicii

Quote from: duke8 on March 04, 2012, 12:25:20 AM
Not exactly today, but today was the first day I had a chance to take some shots....

Chopped my tail, shortened my new low mount termi's by an inch, cut a section out of them, and put em on...

Finally got to take it for a test ride, and sounds amazing. Very happy with the change from hi to low....




Now just to get some weather where i can ride the thing  ;)

Gday Duke8!
i know the previous owner of that bike. gotta say your new pipes look so much better than the staintunes. i was telling the p.o to do the tailchop. glad its been done! nice work it looks shweeet!!

cicii

I took her out for a ride to uni today. unfortunately i was caught out in the rain on the way home

I was wondering if anyone can shed any light on this. When i was at the lights in the rain (cringing like a retard) the bike dropped its revs and if i didnt give any gas she'd stall.

I dont ever plan to ride in the rain. ive only been caught out there twice in the 3 yrs ive had it. but why does it do that? When i got home i dried it off with a chamois all over including under the tank. WHen i was done i started her up and she was fine.

what do other riders do after they're caught in the rain?
should i take the air filter out and dry it off with the compressor or am i going over board?

i hate rain
cheers
Dom

lukevo

Quote from: Rob s on March 04, 2012, 12:03:44 AM
Well after doing the steering head bearings on Teffs MV yesterday,I decided to give the steering bearings a birthday on precious and strip  down, clean, re grease and adjust.
Next time order a new set of bearings and dust seals :P
And then went for a trail ride as the weather was spectacular today. [Dolph]


Jeez Rob, you get airlifted in ? [clap]
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M1100evo
Gone:
BMW f 800r
Yamaha SR500

Twizted

Quote from: cicii on March 04, 2012, 02:05:17 AM
I was wondering if anyone can shed any light on this. When i was at the lights in the rain (cringing like a retard) the bike dropped its revs and if i didnt give any gas she'd stall.

I dont ever plan to ride in the rain. ive only been caught out there twice in the 3 yrs ive had it. but why does it do that? When i got home i dried it off with a chamois all over including under the tank. WHen i was done i started her up and she was fine.


She is Italian therefore temperamental. My guess is she doesn't like getting wet. Sounds like she loves to be towelled off. At least you know how to get on her good side now   ;)

suzyj

Quote from: cicii on March 04, 2012, 02:05:17 AM
should i take the air filter out and dry it off with the compressor or am i going over board?

Unless it was an absolute downpour, and you're riding with an open airbox, I'd guess the problem is electrical.  Go over all your wiring, give it a clean, and make sure there are no loose connections.


2007 Monster 695 with a few mods.
2013 Piaggio Typhoon 50 2 stroke speed demon.

suzyj

Quote from: Rob s on March 04, 2012, 12:03:44 AM
Well after doing the steering head bearings on Teffs MV yesterday,I decided to give the steering bearings a birthday on precious and strip  down, clean, re grease and adjust.

Hay Rob, I've fixed yer photo.  You really should take better care of yer bike.




2007 Monster 695 with a few mods.
2013 Piaggio Typhoon 50 2 stroke speed demon.

FIFO

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Quote from: suzyj on March 04, 2012, 02:03:26 PM
Hay Rob, I've fixed yer photo.  You really should take better care of yer bike.





Oh thanks Suzy another sore looser  :D  those issues were addressed.
And that ain't no cheap carbon rather expensive piece from shift tech. [thumbsup] not shit tech :)

in memory of Brian W, 2010 /2015

lila696

I put my baby back to standard trim ready for sale  :(

New bike hopefully by the end of the month  ;D
Dee
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2012 1100EVO Arrived 18.04.12 
2010 696 Sold March 12
2009 Honda CBF250 Gone

Gadgetech

I spent an hour on the paint with some Maguier's professional products to make it look wet. The bike was low mileage when I got it but the paint was a little rough. The previous owner didn't use a tank protector so that took a bit of doing. I used M205 and then M105 followed by some high grade carnauba wax.

PAUL M

Quote from: Gadgetech on March 04, 2012, 06:56:50 PM
I spent an hour on the paint with some Maguier's professional products to make it look wet. The bike was low mileage when I got it but the paint was a little rough. The previous owner didn't use a tank protector so that took a bit of doing. I used M205 and then M105 followed by some high grade carnauba wax.

Might have to pick some up for the yearly clean. [thumbsup]

free this weekend Brian?

duke8

Quote from: cicii on March 04, 2012, 01:51:14 AM
Gday Duke8!
i know the previous owner of that bike. gotta say your new pipes look so much better than the staintunes. i was telling the p.o to do the tailchop. glad its been done! nice work it looks shweeet!!

G'day cicii

Totally agree, I don't know why I didn't do it sooner... Just the sound alone made it worth while, and it looks like a proper monster now  ;)
'06 S4RS
'05 Monster 620