Got my SpeedyMoto frame sliders (also doubles as the main engine bolt) for the Monster Project, so when I get all the parts back I’ll be ready to ride barring further issues.
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Monster Project: Phase 4
Pulling the front end off the Monster Project to upgrade to dual disc brakes, and video of it running!
June 13th MotoCorsa Track Day with Hannah Johnson
MotoCorsa (my work) does track days all [Oregon] riding season long. Monday was an amazingly gorgeous day, and we had a special guest in town… Hannah Johnson from Ducati Miami!
Another from the series of me on the 2005 Triumph Thruxton 900. Photo by Giles Clement (www.gilesclement.com). The way I met Giles is quite awesome, really. Months ago, probably near the end of 2010, I started a group for lady riders on PNW Riders (a forum I use for Motorcyclists in the Pacific Northwest). I went looking for a photo to use for the group avatar, and googled female motorcyclists or something to that effect. One of the first images to pop up was this shot of Maureen and the 1962 BSA Lightning. I instantly… Continue Reading »
Hi Motolady, In regards to your recent photo with the 2 ducati monsters and the sports classic, are they spotlights underneath the iconic ducati light?! they are so awesome! where did you get them from! congrats on getting your ducati running, you will love it! Keep up the great blog, its brilliant :) Denton :]
Hey Denton! Are you referring to this image of the three wonderful Ducati moto ladies? The bikes are actually all three sport classics, the one on the left is a Paul Smart. The photo was taken in 2008 outside MotoCorsa (my work). It features “the girls of MotoCorsa” at the time. Kat now works at Rev’It! in Philadelphia, and Erica still works here at MC. And thank you, the Monster Project will probably never quite end, much like the work to my Maxim. But such is the way of mechanical process. 😉… Continue Reading »
Monster Project: Phase 2
Last night was the first time I really explored the Monster in full. I’d inspected it pretty well, but it was time to get dirty. Drained the fluids and took some photos of the damage.