Every Throwback Thursday we’ll be bringing you a new section of the MotoLady Monster Project. Reviewing each piece of the process! This week, the transformation of the tail.
Posts Tagged ‘heath knapp’
Summer is here. PLEASE… ride carefully and wear proper safety gear. Reblog if you love a biker (or your motorcycle). What prompted me to make this? Well, for one… the version I’ve seen floating around the internet has a typo and it bugs me. But more importantly: THIS IS THE MOST DANGEROUS TIME OF YEAR. I know weather is different around the globe but in the past 2 weeks I’ve had multiple friends get hit by cars. Heath Knapp (welder/hooligan), a good friend and one of the most integral parts of the… Continue Reading »
Monster Project Steering Stops
THE TIME HAS COME. Monster project update… one of the happiest in a long time! The new steering stops are in place, and adjustable.
Monster Project Frame Chop
Monster Project mini update… seat mount bracket rewelded after extra 6” frame chop! I am very fortunate that Heath Knapp, AMAZING welder is helping with this project.
Monster Project Tail Chop
Another Monster Project update. So soon? YES! Tail chop… about 6 inches off the back end. At this point, all there is left on the frame is the steering stop up front… then I can move on to painting and reassembly.
Monster Project Frame Engine Mount Fix
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.
Monster Frame Chop Commencing
Last Monster Project update for a while… The frame has been dropped off to be chopped off! Heath looks positively thrilled.
Monster Project: Phase 9
Ladies and Gents, thar she blows. My 1998 Ducati Monster 750 Dark with a Superbike 748 front end on it. The process getting to this point was long, drawn out and annoying. But having adjustable, strong, awesome front shocks is so very worth it. Details behind the link!