Monster 900 custom
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rockjock620
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not really, that looks like more or less standard stuff.
miloVanMultistrada
Webmonkey
I think that's why they call it a custom as opposed to a special. Still looks great though.
rockjock620
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My point being though is it's not raising the bar in terms of standards or innovation, it's just a "bog standard" cosmetic bolt on kit. Ten a penny I'm afraid. But nice. 
If you closely however the clutch cover (smart as it is with the ducati slash) is very rough around the edges, you can see the "saw tooth" edge to the aperture.
If you closely however the clutch cover (smart as it is with the ducati slash) is very rough around the edges, you can see the "saw tooth" edge to the aperture.
miloVanMultistrada
Webmonkey
My point being though is it's not raising the bar in terms of standards or innovation, it's just a "bog standard" cosmetic bolt on kit. Ten a penny I'm afraid. But nice.
If you closely however the clutch cover (smart as it is with the ducati slash) is very rough around the edges, you can see the "saw tooth" edge to the aperture.
A frame chop, ohlins shock, Keihin FCR carbs, a modified airbox, oberon clutch upgrade + 916 master cylinder, Motogadget instrumentation, and a custom top yoke, clip-ons and seat. Plus a rather natty paint job and all done by a first timer in their shed!
It still looks like a monster (a plus) and the whole thing seems cohesive. IMO he's ended up with a nicer end product than Roland Sands can manage and spent about £35K less!
molenz
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And pete and miles i missed a wee bit
maybe i posted before who knows
http://streetfightersmag.blogspot.com/?zx=fd4aac9ee361536c
as i said i will be getting a duc to him soon,
oh and if you click on that first pic boys, don't click to hard....
and miles your final sentence was almost the same as what Iain said to me
it would take a year to buy or shape bits
anyway
maybe i posted before who knows
http://streetfightersmag.blogspot.com/?zx=fd4aac9ee361536c
as i said i will be getting a duc to him soon,
oh and if you click on that first pic boys, don't click to hard....
and miles your final sentence was almost the same as what Iain said to me
it would take a year to buy or shape bits
anyway
monster_998
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Most folks that modify Monsters seem to retain the original styling (if it's not broke.....) and there are a great number of trick bits available so for most it's easier to buy than make.
My own one will be largely standard when completed but will (hopefully) look fairly unique despite this.
When the original bike has such iconic looks it''s diffcult to change it and still get it right (IMHO).
My own one will be largely standard when completed but will (hopefully) look fairly unique despite this.
When the original bike has such iconic looks it''s diffcult to change it and still get it right (IMHO).
rockjock620
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Apart from the frame chop it's a bolt on job. no innovation, just money based/catalogue mods. I doubt he even got his hands dirty. Again, not raising the bar..................
miloVanMultistrada
Webmonkey
Well, there we agree to differ, because to my eye it looks like a much nicer bike than a lot of the monsters that have had a lot more money lavished on it.
It seems that most of the comments on the article seem to be in agreement, and the fact it features on the UKMOC calendar suggests than even other Monstristi like the look of it
Don't forget to check the guy's blog for some tips
http://chickenshackducatiproject.blogspot.com/
monster_998
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:thumbs:
Now, that is braw.
Now, that is braw.
Bunglebubs
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Wow im really liking that!!
rockjock620
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to quote the old adage "opinions are like arseholes - everybody has one" - long may it remain so
for all our sakes..................