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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.
Those who payed attention to instagram saw it being put back together by myself and the veteran racer Nobi Iso.
The Rust Bucket BSA Project Inspiration
While I’m finishing the Monster, I’ve had a lot of things rattling around in my brain for this Rust Bucket / BSA Project of mine. Firstly, I found out it’s a 1958 BSA A7 or A10. The difference being the exact model and either 500 or 650cc (thanks to everyone who corrected my typo). I’m stoked to know it’s about 7 years older than I thought and pre-1960s! So cool.
Hand stamped VIN number close up- this is one thing I love very much about this bike. It might have been bondo-ed to shit, but damn it has character. Paul D’Orleans of the Vintagent clued me in on the fact that all British bikes have hand stamped identification numbers. I had no idea!
Anywho, I figured I’d share some of the inspiration I’ve collected while figuring out exactly where to go with this.
The Rust Bucket Project: Phase 1
So, I bought this early 60’s BSA frame a couple months ago from a neighbor with the intent to start working on it when the Monster is done. I didn’t post about it because I knew I’d catch a whole lot of flack from people wondering why the hell my Monster has taken so long, and why I’m picking up new projects before the first is done. But let’s face it, if you’re into motorcycles and especially customizing them… you know exactly what is going on here.
It’s got a Harley rear wheel on it, a custom (crappy) hard tail job, and a fair amount of rust. Anywho, since I’ve done all I can do until this week on my Monster, I decided to take the rear wheel off this bad boy and start cleaning up the frame.
Had this awesome submission in my tumblr inbox today- Angie Cooper from Richmond, VA.
1967 Triumph T120 chopper to be brought back to life from totheriver.tumblr.com. I just picked up this barn find last week and plan on getting her running this spring. Currently I ride a 2009 Kawasaki KLX 250SF as my daily driver and a 1974 BWM R90 for longer trips.
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…
Did a front fender mock up for the Monster Project. Because I put a 748 front end on a 750 Monster, the compatible fender is the superbike marshmallow looking thing… way too bulky for my lean mean machine.
Which one do you guys like best? Keeping in mind that I will be reinforcing narrow plastic for durability and strength.
Monster Project: I Like Goooold!
Got my wheels back all painted today thanks to Aaron Walker. Bearings, kush drive rubbers, and tires… and the Monster Project will enter roller phase! These things are much like my tank, it’s hard to enjoy their true glory without seeing them in person. Check out the close ups to see the prism flake that matches my tank! YEEHAW! SPARKLES!
Monster project progress! YES! Heath Knapp (friend and absolutely amazing welder) just texted me photos of the frame fix. As you may remember from Phase 2 (photos of previous damage within) this area was mushed by roque frame slider. Next in line is the 6 inch chop off the end… and WHAM. Powder coat time.
Another Monster Project update… I got quite a few requests to see the new headlight on the Monster, so here you go. A perfect fit.
Another step forward in the Monster Project! I met up with Heath last night to fit the axle spacer where the speedo drive usually goes so that it could be safely rolled around and transported to my house. The beast is now in my lovely little garage, awaiting full dismemberment before cutting off extra bits from the frame, reattaching a new steering stop that will double as a the headlight mounting system, and getting her powder coated. The frame and wheels will be black. The wheels will have a gold stripe around the rim. I think I will be getting the swing arm powder coated too (it’s pretty ugly as is).
It’s all starting to come together.
In the mean time I’m working on designing a heel plate for the rear sets, a bracket for the headlight, magnetic speedo, and getting the ignition switch milled so that the steering stop is rendered useless and so that it fits in the ignition bracket on the frame with the new bigger triples from the 748.
Monster Project mini update! I just got my headlight (ordered through Spiegler) in at work and am way stoked. “Fire” dual headlight with 100mm high beam, H3 low beam lamp with LED parking ring. Soo bad ass.
The Monster Project: Phase 7
The tank is now in progress.
Strip that shit! (Work being done by Jeff Yarrington from Saint Motor Company)
Monster Project: Phase 6
I told you guys I would keep you updated, and I have done a halfway decent job at doing so. I will admit, the photos and process below actually happened about two months ago, and since then I’ve been waiting on the parts to come back. It took about 3 weeks to get all the pieces in the same place (some purchased on ebay, off the bike, and locally in Portland). Since then I’ve been very patiently gnawing my fingernails off in anticipation.
I went through this whole front-end removal ordeal so I can put 748 forks on the 750 Monster, and of course they are differently sized by a whopping millimeter or three. At first we thought machining out some of the existing triple would be an easy fix. As it turns out, nothing can be easy because that would take all the joy out of it!
Epic slew of pictures behind the cut…
Monster Project: Phase 4
I have slacked so hard updating the Monster Project. Maybe it’s because now that I’ve done all I can do, I’m playing the waiting game. I found a really great place to rest and wait…
I have many plans for my monster. Amongst the most important were the new front end and dual disc brake conversion. So, Phase 4 included removing the front wheel to put attach the dual rotors as to make sure they fit and work with the stuff already there. Honestly, this was not a necessary step… but I needed to return my single rotor to the guy I got my parts from. He swapped me a set for the price of one rotor and my loner in trade.
Phase 5 commenced the day after, which included removing the back wheel to change the sprockets and replace the really, really worn out chain. Will post that update very soon.
Pictures and video from Phase 4 below.
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