Ducati Monster = project time

[skilletmo]

Holy jizz....

[insomniaticnotw]

That's one good looking nekkid bike. What's the name/brand of the color, and where'd you get the light?

[joshuajcrouch]

Originally Posted by insomniaticnotw

That's one good looking nekkid bike. What's the name/brand of the color, and where'd you get the light?

Thanks man. The color is a General Motors Grey Gunmetal Flake. While would never buy our domestic products, they sure have some good colors. You have probably seen this color on the new Challengers.

The headlight was pulled from a KTM Superduke, I created the mount for it and had it powdercoated. Turned out pretty good I think.

[BlueHairSar]

[Singh2jz]

That's too freakin legit man..

[psych0hans]

You need more color there to break the monotony of the black/gunmetal... Get some red accents maybe?

[crazymadbastard]

Love the build!
give you $1000 and double your money??

[skilletmo]

Originally Posted by psych0hans

You need more color there to break the monotony of the black/gunmetal... Get some red accents maybe?

[insomniaticnotw]

Originally Posted by psych0hans

You need more color there to break the monotony of the black/gunmetal... Get some red accents maybe?

Originally Posted by skilletmo

I think we'd need pics of him on said bike. Good potential for those brightly colored helmets and jackets to pop.

[CynicalC]

Wow seriously, leave the bike whatever color you like. Why does everyone have such a boner for red just because it's a Ducati? Way to think different...

Like it as is

[psych0hans]

Originally Posted by CynicalC

Wow seriously, leave the bike whatever color you like. Why does everyone have such a boner for red just because it's a Ducati? Way to think different...

Like it as is

It's not the colour bro... The single colour doesn't bring out the best in the bike... He just needs to break the monotony of the grey/black... Doesn't mater which color he adds...

[joshuajcrouch]

Originally Posted by crazymadbastard

Love the build!
give you $1000 and double your money??

Ha your funny. I dumped around $800 into the bike and spent 6 months building it. If I ever sell it I will be going for full market value

Originally Posted by insomniaticnotw

I think we'd need pics of him on said bike. Good potential for those brightly colored helmets and jackets to pop.

Sorry to disappoint but my riding gear is ALL black.

Originally Posted by CynicalC

Wow seriously, leave the bike whatever color you like. Why does everyone have such a boner for red just because it's a Ducati? Way to think different...

Like it as is

Thanks man. I 100% agree. I really wanted to have something completely unique. I like the idea of having a bike that doesn't follow the masses.

Also, after seeing the bike in person I don't feel like these pictures to the bike justice. Professional photos to follow in the next few days.

[insomniaticnotw]

Considered painting the lettering on the side of the engine a black to match the frame? Would break up that mass of silver you have in the middle.

[KawiKid860]

I like it. Funny how it's nearly identical visually to a brand new monster lol, I love how the designs of most naked bikes tend to be timeless.

[joshuajcrouch]

Had some professional photos taken:

[KawiKid860]

Wallpaper worthy if you ask me

[joshuajcrouch]

Originally Posted by KawiKid860

Wallpaper worthy if you ask me

Thanks man. That's quite a compliment. I think so too, although I am a little biased

[tfkrocks]

That looks fantastic. I don't think it needs any other colors.

[skilletmo]

Put DUCATI in red on the gas tank sides!!!

[TheDementedDrummer]

Put the headlight on upside down, it might look cool

[crazymadbastard]

Bad ass.

[KawiKid860]

I think the plain and simple dark look works fine on this bike. However, I bet an open clutch cover would look pretty BA on it, if it's a dry clutch that is

[Jono]

Looks fantastic!!! Worth the wait.

[caps]

Clean the exposed case covers, throw an exhaust on it, grab a seat cowl and that beast is magazine worthy!

[joshuajcrouch]

Originally Posted by caps

Clean the exposed case covers, throw an exhaust on it, grab a seat cowl and that beast is magazine worthy!

Thanks man. What case covers are you referring to? The bike is pretty clean, thanks to the fact that it only had 900 miles on it when I bought it.

I definitely wanted to get an exhaust and seat cowl for it, but I ran out of money during my rebuild. May have to save those mods for version 2.0.

[caps]

Originally Posted by joshuajcrouch

Thanks man. What case covers are you referring to? The bike is pretty clean, thanks to the fact that it only had 900 miles on it when I bought it.

I definitely wanted to get an exhaust and seat cowl for it, but I ran out of money during my rebuild. May have to save those mods for version 2.0.

All of the silver-ish grey

[250rr]

Nicely done.

[Kokosun]

Looks beautiful. Great job.

My neighbour has a Ducati Monster, and I went riding with him (for the first time) this last weekend. I have to say, it's a really nice machine, although he said that it does seem to be built to 'high tolerances' and he has it serviced every six months.

[sharky nrk]

Look good, I think it needs the paint matched solo tail cover though

[joshuajcrouch]

Originally Posted by Kokosun

Looks beautiful. Great job.

My neighbour has a Ducati Monster, and I went riding with him (for the first time) this last weekend. I have to say, it's a really nice machine, although he said that it does seem to be built to 'high tolerances' and he has it serviced every six months.

Hmmm... that is interesting feedback. Other than the desmodromic valve system that Ducati uses, I don't see why the tolerances would be any different than any other bike.

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

Look good, I think it needs the paint matched solo tail cover though

You wouldn't believe how many others have given me this same feedback. I initially had a seat cowl in my budget, but I had to give it up in order to fund some other parts. This will be something I will eventually get once I can find one for an affordable price.

[Sirref]

I personally would have added a few ducati red accents but damn does that bike look sick

great job on your beautiful bike, I love threads like this where it's almost like a dream come true through work dedication and vision

[joshuajcrouch]

Just thought I would post some updated pictures from a recent ride:

[IF13]

Great deal.

Love the look.

Either the previous owner had a lot of money or it's definitely his loss. Can you post everything you've done to the bike or will that be too much to list?

[choneofakind]

What an eclectic mix of bikes on that ride. I like it.

[joshuajcrouch]

Originally Posted by IF13

Great deal.

Love the look.

Either the previous owner had a lot of money or it's definitely his loss. Can you post everything you've done to the bike or will that be too much to list?

Call me a nerd but I kept an excel spreadsheet to track my parts and budget. So no it wouldn't be difficult to post everything that I bought for the bike

Parts:
Clip-ons
Brake and clutch levers
Handlebar grips
Front turn signals
Rear tail light w/ integrated turns
Tail light bracket
License plate relocate bracket
Tail chop kit
Pegs
Front Fender
Front Fender Clips
Sliders
Rear Fender
CRG bar end and mirrors
KTM Headlight
Headlight bracket
Fuel tank
Muffler
Tires
Brake master
Brake lines
Fuel tank screw
Battery
Timing belt
Chain
Paint (primer, base, clear)
Battery tender
Title & Registration
Manual petcock
New fuel lines
New fuel pump
Decals

Maintenance:
Motor Oil
Marvel Mystery Oil
Seafoam
Spark plugs
POR 15
Oil filter & acc.
Carb service (new floats, needle, diaphragm)
Brake fluid
Brake bleeder

[IF13]

Originally Posted by joshuajcrouch

Call me a nerd but I kept an excel spreadsheet to track my parts and budget. So no it wouldn't be difficult to post everything that I bought for the bike

Parts:
Clip-ons
Brake and clutch levers
Handlebar grips
Front turn signals
Rear tail light w/ integrated turns
Tail light bracket
License plate relocate bracket
Tail chop kit
Pegs
Front Fender
Front Fender Clips
Sliders
Rear Fender
CRG bar end and mirrors
KTM Headlight
Headlight bracket
Fuel tank
Muffler
Tires
Brake master
Brake lines
Fuel tank screw
Battery
Timing belt
Chain
Paint (primer, base, clear)
Battery tender
Title & Registration
Manual petcock
New fuel lines
New fuel pump
Decals

Maintenance:
Motor Oil
Marvel Mystery Oil
Seafoam
Spark plugs
POR 15
Oil filter & acc.
Carb service (new floats, needle, diaphragm)
Brake fluid
Brake bleeder

The rust treatment must of been a pain if you had to use POR 15. And nah, that's a smart way of keeping yourself on top of things. As such, great job. I hope to be in your shoes one day looking at my own bought-for-pennies project bike.

[joshuajcrouch]

Originally Posted by IF13

The rust treatment must of been a pain if you had to use POR 15. And nah, that's a smart way of keeping yourself on top of things. As such, great job. I hope to be in your shoes one day looking at my own bought-for-pennies project bike.

Yeah I used the POR 15 on the inside of the gas tank. It wasn't hard to do, just super time consuming. I basically had to dedicate an entire Saturday to getting it done.

Funny story though... I performed the whole task in my bathroom since the bathtub drain was super convenient for rinsing, and I needed the environment to be climate controlled (was about 40' outside, and 50' in my garage at the time). My wife wasn't happy about me doing this, but I convinced her that it would be OK.

At the very end I needed to dispose of the extra POR 15 lining that I had poured back out of the gas tank. I used I giant clear plastic lid from a fast food to-go box to pour it into. Little did I know that POR 15 will eat through this kind of plastic almost instantly (maga-fail). I grabbed the plastic lid and started walking towards the garage. Luckily for me there was only wood floor between the bathroom and the garage but I spilled POR all over me and the wood floor on the way to the garage.

That stuff turned rock hard almost instantly. It became a quick 911 exercise to scrub the floors with steel wool, meanwhile filling my house with harmful VOCs. My wife was not happy! Our wood floors look perfectly fine now, just had to polish them slightly afterwards. There is still some gray speckles on our bathroom linoleum if you look really closely. Just a pleasant daily reminder of the sweat and tears that went into this project

I hope that you get to experience the same thing someday. Really changes your outlook on vehicle ownership, and gives you a difference sense of pride in your accomplishments. Most people just appreciate their rides because it proves to everyone that they have cash in the bank. I love my bike because it proves to me what I am capable of learning. We are all capable of doing so much more than we think we are, if we would simply get over the intimidation factor.

[IF13]

Originally Posted by joshuajcrouch

Yeah I used the POR 15 on the inside of the gas tank. It wasn't hard to do, just super time consuming. I basically had to dedicate an entire Saturday to getting it done.

Funny story though... I performed the whole task in my bathroom since the bathtub drain was super convenient for rinsing, and I needed the environment to be climate controlled (was about 40' outside, and 50' in my garage at the time). My wife wasn't happy about me doing this, but I convinced her that it would be OK.

At the very end I needed to dispose of the extra POR 15 lining that I had poured back out of the gas tank. I used I giant clear plastic lid from a fast food to-go box to pour it into. Little did I know that POR 15 will eat through this kind of plastic almost instantly (maga-fail). I grabbed the plastic lid and started walking towards the garage. Luckily for me there was only wood floor between the bathroom and the garage but I spilled POR all over me and the wood floor on the way to the garage.

That stuff turned rock hard almost instantly. It became a quick 911 exercise to scrub the floors with steel wool, meanwhile filling my house with harmful VOCs. My wife was not happy! Our wood floors look perfectly fine now, just had to polish them slightly afterwards. There is still some gray speckles on our bathroom linoleum if you look really closely. Just a pleasant daily reminder of the sweat and tears that went into this project

I hope that you get to experience the same thing someday. Really changes your outlook on vehicle ownership, and gives you a difference sense of pride in your accomplishments. Most people just appreciate their rides because it proves to everyone that they have cash in the bank. I love my bike because it proves to me what I am capable of learning. We are all capable of doing so much more than we think we are, if we would simply get over the intimidation factor.

Well like my crash thread implies, I did have a small grasp of what it took to getting a bike back into riding conditions though it's a far cry from what you did so again, I commend you for your efforts.

It's always a task sometimes when we don't have the appropriate container, tool, etc. POR15 is pretty hardcore which was I mentioned it must've been a pain as I chose to go the vinegar 1-2 week soak route on a slightly rusted tank that'd replace my busted one; environmentally friendly and I didn't have to deal with the local facility and the inconvenience of needing to drop it off.

If you do anything else, let us know. You're guaranteed a bucket of jealousy among all of us.

[joshuajcrouch]

Originally Posted by IF13

Well like my crash thread implies, I did have a small grasp of what it took to getting a bike back into riding conditions though it's a far cry from what you did so again, I commend you for your efforts.

It's always a task sometimes when we don't have the appropriate container, tool, etc. POR15 is pretty hardcore which was I mentioned it must've been a pain as I chose to go the vinegar 1-2 week soak route on a slightly rusted tank that'd replace my busted one; environmentally friendly and I didn't have to deal with the local facility and the inconvenience of needing to drop it off.

If you do anything else, let us know. You're guaranteed a bucket of jealousy among all of us.

Haha will do. Really hoping that my thread inspires others (rather than invoking jealousy)...

Going to look for your crash thread right now.

Joshua

[joshuajcrouch]

...and starting version 2.0 tonight. Here is a sneak peak: