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Forum: Monsters 29-Dec-2006, 22:25
Replies: 28
Views: 5,807
Posted By Gary T.
It may still be worth bleeding the clutch with...

It may still be worth bleeding the clutch with new brake fluid. If the reservoir dropped level dropped too low it could have drawn air into the line, and it would make sense to replace the fluid...
Forum: Monsters 28-Dec-2006, 10:38
Replies: 5
Views: 2,102
Posted By Gary T.
You need to make sure you get the right fitting....

You need to make sure you get the right fitting. Spindle size varies depending on which year/model monster you have. I've got a forged PVM 10 Y-spoke on the front of the trike - a nice looking wheel...
Forum: Monsters 28-Dec-2006, 10:21
Replies: 28
Views: 5,807
Posted By Gary T.
Did you get the clutch problem sorted in the...

Did you get the clutch problem sorted in the end?

If not it could be a knackered slave cylinder. There was a naff batch of these fitted on bikes made around 2000-2001, but most should have been...
Forum: Monsters 28-Dec-2006, 10:11
Replies: 4
Views: 2,093
Posted By Gary T.
I've got a set of Oberon bar ends on the trike...

I've got a set of Oberon bar ends on the trike and they get my vote too ;)
Forum: Monsters 15-Jul-2006, 21:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,630
Posted By Gary T.
M600 doesn't have an electric fuel pump - works...

M600 doesn't have an electric fuel pump - works off engine vaccum.

Main ignition relays have been known to go belly up and cause problems like this, as do faulty side stand relays (where fitted)....
Forum: Monsters 28-May-2006, 01:02
Replies: 10
Views: 3,123
Posted By Gary T.
Same here. Used to frig around with the spring...

Same here. Used to frig around with the spring balance (as per haynes) on the tention rollers, but now just go for the 45 degree (ish) twist mid run.

Works for me :D

[Edited on 28-5-2006 by Gary T.]
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Apr-2006, 00:18
Replies: 28
Views: 4,022
Posted By Gary T.
She probably just needs another glass of wine or...

She probably just needs another glass of wine or 3?
Forum: Monsters 17-Apr-2006, 20:15
Replies: 38
Views: 9,670
Posted By Gary T.
and finally.... One from the mini mega meet at...

and finally....

One from the mini mega meet at Box Hill on Sunday - thanks Julie :cool:

more to be found here... http://ukmonster.co.uk/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=531

[Edited on 17-4-2006 by...
Forum: Monsters 17-Apr-2006, 20:12
Replies: 38
Views: 9,670
Posted By Gary T.
and another....

and another....
Forum: Monsters 17-Apr-2006, 20:00
Replies: 38
Views: 9,670
Posted By Gary T.
three wheels on my wagon

Depends on your definition of radical i suppose?... but here's my latest monster re-style project :D
Forum: Monsters 24-Dec-2005, 22:12
Replies: 18
Views: 4,018
Posted By Gary T.
It will weigh a bit more as a trike, but I'm...

It will weigh a bit more as a trike, but I'm keeping it as light as possible and hoping to tune it for a bit more power.

A lid is not a legal requirement on a trike. I've been on the other halfs...
Forum: Monsters 24-Dec-2005, 22:04
Replies: 18
Views: 4,018
Posted By Gary T.
Why? Just because they are a serious giggle and...

Why?

Just because they are a serious giggle and different. It's something you're not likley to get your head round until you've ridden one. I was one of the "what's the point?" crowd until the other...
Forum: Monsters 15-Dec-2005, 00:18
Replies: 18
Views: 4,018
Posted By Gary T.
See where you're coming from Yeti. Tubular would...

See where you're coming from Yeti. Tubular would have looked good but welding to the steel swingarm was the easiest, and least time consuming way to get the rear end attached and properly aligned.

I...
Forum: Monsters 13-Dec-2005, 21:07
Replies: 18
Views: 4,018
Posted By Gary T.
I'll let you know when it's on the road:devil:

I'll let you know when it's on the road:devil:
Forum: Monsters 18-Nov-2005, 23:50
Replies: 18
Views: 4,018
Posted By Gary T.
Your not the only one that has doubts about the...

Your not the only one that has doubts about the belly pan:barfy: Got a long way to go before powdercoating, and more welding (handbrake assy & rear master cylinder mount) to do this weekend.

As they...
Forum: Monsters 16-Nov-2005, 14:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,938
Posted By Gary T.
So glad I went the injected route, and don't have...

So glad I went the injected route, and don't have to faff around with the FST pro any more. Even combined with the carb heater kit I fitted, it never fully cured poor winter running on my M600...
Forum: Monsters 14-Nov-2005, 14:53
Replies: 18
Views: 4,018
Posted By Gary T.
mig welding is getting better with practice...

mig welding is getting better with practice...
Forum: Monsters 14-Nov-2005, 14:50
Replies: 18
Views: 4,018
Posted By Gary T.
and a couple more taken at the weekend...

and a couple more taken at the weekend...
Forum: Monsters 14-Nov-2005, 14:37
Replies: 18
Views: 4,018
Posted By Gary T.
Thanks guys, was expecting more of an...

Thanks guys, was expecting more of an "outraged of Bognor" type response from the DSC regulars TBH. Maybe they are all still in shock? :devil:

Nat - I'm sure something can be arranged on a "bend it...
Forum: Monsters 06-Nov-2005, 14:27
Replies: 18
Views: 4,018
Posted By Gary T.
Tricati M900 project

At the risk of being strung up from the nearest tree, I'm passing on a link to the monster trike threads i've posted on the UKMOC site.

The projects been on the go for a few months now, and hope to...
Forum: Monsters 01-Oct-2005, 23:51
Replies: 7
Views: 2,290
Posted By Gary T.
The S4's got the new shape tank, but not sure of...

The S4's got the new shape tank, but not sure of date they became available. Most other monsters with the new tank shape 600/750/900 left the factory late 2000, but were not registered until 2001....
Forum: Monsters 01-Oct-2005, 23:33
Replies: 7
Views: 2,394
Posted By Gary T.
Just had two recall letters for the 2001 900ie...

Just had two recall letters for the 2001 900ie dark I bought a few months ago. One is for the fuel hose and the other for clutch slave cylinder, problem is the bikes in bits at the moment (long term...
Forum: Monsters 31-May-2005, 22:27
Replies: 10
Views: 3,158
Posted By Gary T.
Note that the wheel spindle is larger diameter...

Note that the wheel spindle is larger diameter & hollow on later front end, where as earlier bikes have solid spindle. Also the caliper mounting bolt holes are further apart (different type of...
Forum: Monsters 05-Mar-2005, 22:04
Replies: 33
Views: 7,840
Posted By Gary T.
A GSOH can be useful when you get your bill for a...

A GSOH can be useful when you get your bill for a service at some dealers :rolleye:

[Edited on 5-3-2005 by Gary T.]
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Mar-2005, 18:06
Replies: 16
Views: 2,776
Posted By Gary T.
and another of a heavily modded 900 monster from...

and another of a heavily modded 900 monster from France, but it looks like the seat could be a one-off though. Have any of you considered modding a single seat unit of a Jap sportsbike or racer (TZ...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Mar-2005, 17:58
Replies: 16
Views: 2,776
Posted By Gary T.
Here's one I found...

Here's one I found...
Forum: Monsters 04-Mar-2005, 17:31
Replies: 1
Views: 2,405
Posted By Gary T.
You should be ok provided the S4 has standard low...

You should be ok provided the S4 has standard low level pipes, but may need to remove the platsic seat cover. I used a set of Oxford sport panniers on my old M600 for camping & European jaunts with...
Forum: Monsters 20-Feb-2005, 18:31
Replies: 14
Views: 3,653
Posted By Gary T.
I think it will slip like a goodun with only...

I think it will slip like a goodun with only three springs in it :o
Forum: Monsters 20-Feb-2005, 18:27
Replies: 39
Views: 9,261
Posted By Gary T.
Albie, Stop playing with photoshop - just break...

Albie,

Stop playing with photoshop - just break out the hacksaw and chop it ya wuss :D
Forum: Monsters 14-Feb-2005, 00:00
Replies: 14
Views: 3,653
Posted By Gary T.
I used to have a 1995 M600, so know exactly what...

I used to have a 1995 M600, so know exactly what that bitch of a clutch is like :o

No simple fix for this on early monsters, as the clutch slave is built into RHS engine case and your stuck with the...
Forum: Monsters 31-Jan-2005, 00:10
Replies: 39
Views: 9,261
Posted By Gary T.
Jmo moves in for the kill

Ah Ha! the phantom hacker of Sussex has tracked down a tail ripe for the chopping :D
Forum: Monsters 29-Jan-2005, 22:14
Replies: 39
Views: 9,261
Posted By Gary T.
There is a downside to the lack of tea tray...

There is a downside to the lack of tea tray though :sniff:
Forum: Monsters 29-Jan-2005, 21:59
Replies: 39
Views: 9,261
Posted By Gary T.
I'm a member of the "less is more" club...

I'm a member of the "less is more" club of tail choppers in UKMOC, and as Albie said there's plenty of ways to get the short arsed look without resorting to burning loadsa cash. I think my own cost...
Forum: Monsters 29-Jan-2005, 17:57
Replies: 6
Views: 2,936
Posted By Gary T.
Err... it's actually a 900 fitted with a 985cc...

Err... it's actually a 900 fitted with a 985cc big bore kit

Nice bike but the $13,000 reserve is a bit steep even allowing for the current UK £ to $ exchange rate. I think the zorts look ok TBH,...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 12-Jan-2005, 23:18
Replies: 4
Views: 7,049
Posted By Gary T.
Stolen Monster in Kent

Hi All,

I've posted this on the UKMOC forum as well in the hope that someone can help. A NABD member has recently had thier monster stolen - it's a bumblebee 600 dark (black bodywork, yellow frame &...
Forum: Monsters 12-Jan-2005, 23:08
Replies: 3
Views: 2,268
Posted By Gary T.
Yorkie, I flogged my old ones on Ebay - have you...

Yorkie,

I flogged my old ones on Ebay - have you tried posting up on the wanted section of the UKMOC forum as well?
Forum: Monsters 29-Dec-2004, 20:32
Replies: 8
Views: 2,642
Posted By Gary T.
the deed is done

Membership off to Lizzie in post this morning, and flights booked tonight - got it for £43.67 in the end. I'm Just up for the day trip though

Be gentle with me CK :saint:
Forum: Monsters 28-Dec-2004, 16:38
Replies: 8
Views: 2,642
Posted By Gary T.
tp-996, Thanks for the kick up the bum, I'll get...

tp-996,

Thanks for the kick up the bum, I'll get my form off to Lizzie in the morning and keep my fingers crossed. Deffo sounds like a trip not to be missed :bouncy:
Forum: Monsters 28-Dec-2004, 01:03
Replies: 8
Views: 2,642
Posted By Gary T.
Dont worry I've found the events thread about the...

Dont worry I've found the events thread about the trip. Problem is i'm not a paid up DSC member, and dont think I'll get it sorted in time to book flights etc.. especially at the rate places are...
Forum: Monsters 28-Dec-2004, 00:41
Replies: 8
Views: 2,642
Posted By Gary T.
Hi (mighty morphing) Albie, Any ideas where I...

Hi (mighty morphing) Albie,

Any ideas where I can find details of the Ducati museum trip? I've had a think about it since our chat Boxing day, and considering going for it if there's still places...
Forum: Monsters 21-Nov-2004, 21:49
Replies: 6
Views: 2,587
Posted By Gary T.
Had several left seals leak on my old 600....

Had several left seals leak on my old 600. Another theory for the left side failing more often is because it gets all the crap from the disc pads thrown at it, where as the other side is disc...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Nov-2004, 23:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,124
Posted By Gary T.
Thanks guys - thats a great help :bouncy:

Thanks guys - thats a great help :bouncy:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Oct-2004, 18:20
Replies: 5
Views: 1,124
Posted By Gary T.
Skidlids, Thanks, no idea what the standard...

Skidlids,

Thanks, no idea what the standard overall fork travel is I suppose? I need that to try and set the static sag correctly



[Edited on 31-10-2004 by Gary T.]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Oct-2004, 01:08
Replies: 5
Views: 1,124
Posted By Gary T.
916 forks - standard specs

Can anyone advise me on the standard spring rate and travel for a set of late (65mm caliper mount) 916 forks. I'm trying to set them up on my 900 monster, and find that even with the preload and...
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