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Xana Lucas sent me this amazing art inspired by my Monster Project today! Absolutely awesome, thanks Xana! See my previous post about Xana’s art featuring motorcycling women » [ more tagged art | illustration | monster ]

Xana Lucas sent me this amazing art inspired by my Monster Project today! Absolutely awesome, thanks Xana!

See my previous post about Xana’s art featuring motorcycling women »

[ more tagged art | illustration | monster ]

Monster Project: Phase 18

So, last I left off in Monster Project blog updates… I couldn’t find all the important bits for the rear wheel and attaching it to the bike. Axle, spacers, etc. I ripped apart my garage and stayed up until 5a putting it back together and just couldn’t find them. 

I called everyone who’s shop the bike had been at to double check I hadn’t left it somewhere, and finally caved and replaced the rear axle and spacer bits. I stopped by Cheshire Motorsports on Division in Portland and they had the parts I needed… used! Cost me $40 and I was back in business.

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Monster Project: Phase 17

Trying to get blog updates for the Monster Project all caught up, been a busy bee. If you recall, the bike was transported in pieces to SDS via my Honda coupe.

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Those who payed attention to instagram saw it being put back together by myself and the veteran racer Nobi Iso.

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Hey all you internet know-it-alls… did I put this flange on backwards?  It’s from my Monster Project (1998 Ducati Monster 750). I think the reason the exhaust seems loose is because the gasket and half bushings are not actually being pushed all the way in (becuase the other side is recessed where as this side pushes out). Am I right? (Click here to leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts.) I actually posted a YouTube video of it all wiggly here, too. Thanks for the update and help… figured it out. Yuuuup I made a rookie mistake, I put the half bushings on the inside upside down I think. Oh well, fix it and move on!

Hey all you internet know-it-alls… did I put this flange on backwards? 

It’s from my Monster Project (1998 Ducati Monster 750). I think the reason the exhaust seems loose is because the gasket and half bushings are not actually being pushed all the way in (becuase the other side is recessed where as this side pushes out). Am I right? (Click here to leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts.)

I actually posted a YouTube video of it all wiggly here, too.

Thanks for the update and help… figured it out. Yuuuup I made a rookie mistake, I put the half bushings on the inside upside down I think. Oh well, fix it and move on!

In lieu of a full Monster Project update (which is desperately past due), I wanted to share a photo I snapped yesterday after the seat was chopped.  It still needs the foam shaped (and reupholstered obviously), but this is the closest to finished I’ve seen my Monster. Finally, you can see the shape I was going for in my build sketches.  I am more than pleased with my design decisions.

In lieu of a full Monster Project update (which is desperately past due), I wanted to share a photo I snapped yesterday after the seat was chopped. 

It still needs the foam shaped (and reupholstered obviously), but this is the closest to finished I’ve seen my Monster. Finally, you can see the shape I was going for in my build sketches. 

I am more than pleased with my design decisions.

Monster Project: Phase 16

It has been a while since I updated on the Monster Project, though actually a lot has been going on. If you recall, the bike was transported in pieces to SDS via my Honda coupe. But prior to that, I tried to get myself a roller using only my limited tools and small garage space.

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Doing some redecorating at my place. Monster Project mini update: The bike is back at home (obviously) while Heath finishes moving his shop so we can start on the exhaust and then the seat will be finished.  We’re getting closer…  [ see more photos of motorcycles parked indoors ]

Doing some redecorating at my place.

Monster Project mini update: The bike is back at home (obviously) while Heath finishes moving his shop so we can start on the exhaust and then the seat will be finished. 

We’re getting closer… 

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What cans are you planning to put on your monster? — Asked by amazerbeam

No specific brand of cans, custom undertail exhaust with beautiful GP welds to be done by Heath Knapp of Heathenwerks.

Only the best for the Monster Project. ;)

Well, I made a lot of headway today on the Monster Project. Cleaned the engine (see above) for a good three hours. Toothbrush, pick, gasoline… more pictures on that process later. I also took my rear shock spring to get powder coated at Bridge City Cycles. I should have most of the bike reassembled very soon thanks to Sage at SDS Performance for letting me use his shop space, crew, and time. 

Well, I made a lot of headway today on the Monster Project. Cleaned the engine (see above) for a good three hours. Toothbrush, pick, gasoline… more pictures on that process later. I also took my rear shock spring to get powder coated at Bridge City Cycles.

I should have most of the bike reassembled very soon thanks to Sage at SDS Performance for letting me use his shop space, crew, and time. 

How to Fit a Motorcycle in a Car

I needed to transport my Monster from my house to SDS Performance in Tigard. The Monster Project has gone on long enough… it’s time to rebuild! Not having it in a shop proved very annoying, constantly taking longer than necessary because of missing tools and such. So… I put my motorcycle in my car. Not just a car, but a coupe! Well, strategically place all the pieces, boxes, wheels, and bits in the right spots. Observe. 

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The engine was so awkward in the front seat that it crept into my seat too. Read on to see the process. 

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Monster Project: Phase 15

We’re going back in Monster Project time for a moment to the process of actually removing my cush drive rubbers. If you recall my last post on this topic… my attempts were unfruitful. I called my friend Shelby and asked if we could get my cush drive rubbers out of the rear wheel. He told me we could go over to his grandpas and figure it out one way or the other. 

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She’s gonna be a beauty. More photos from putting the first bit of her back together soon. The little scissor marks and arrows are where the frame is chopped and the seat is getting chopped to match. [ more from the Monster Project ]

She’s gonna be a beauty.

More photos from putting the first bit of her back together soon. The little scissor marks and arrows are where the frame is chopped and the seat is getting chopped to match.

[ more from the Monster Project ]

A better view of the Pirelli Sport Demon tire failure.  Click the following links for the appropriate question:WTF Happened?Are you okay?!

A better view of the Pirelli Sport Demon tire failure. 

Click the following links for the appropriate question:
WTF Happened?
Are you okay?!

Monster Project: Explosion Aftermath

Two gnarly bruises and a gimpy right hand… my wheels did not escape the exploding tire fiasco unscathed. However, I got off lucky. 

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Monster Project: Tire goes BOOM

So, I was mounting my Monster tires today (under the supervision of a Ducati Master tech, mind you) to my fancy-ass newly painted gold sparkly wheels… and the tire exploded. I ended up taking a trip to the hospital. Whole story? Read on… 

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