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So today was a nice day out. A nice day to get some work done! First I started with the 2003 Honda 954.

It really did not need much to start up. I changed the kick stand; the old one was bent and had a broken weld.

Then I reassembled everything after installing the ignition with new key. After that I replaced the rashed side fairing and reassembled the shifter linkage:

Then I threw some fresh high octane in there and a battery pack: 

Ran very smooth. Automatic choke worked flawlessly, came down to 1,200RPM after a minute or so. The D&D is very obnoxious so it will be binned in favor of a stock can. Only thing left to do for sale is to replace the upper, try to find a tank and a set of tires!

After I was done with the 954, I messed around with the Monster 750. I put the stock mirrors and front turn signals on: 

Hoping to take it for a maiden voyage tomorrow.

Until next time;
See you on the road!

Updates!

So on Saturday I got the Monster 750 running. It was surprisingly easy. I took the old gas out of the tank, drained the carburetor bowls, fresh oil and put fresh gas in. Fire right up and ran pretty well; just need to order the correct  battery for it.

I let it run for a few minutes, everything seemed to work okay. I then gave it a quick clean up

Minutes after I fixed it, I was scrolling through Craigslist and found yet another Monster for sale. 

This one is a 1999 Monster 900 City. The City designation means it came with a nice set of saddle bags (which are missing), higher bars and a limited edition blue paint job which shines up pretty nicely. 

As far as mods go, it's pretty mild. It's got an aftermarket clutch cover to expose the dry clutch. A cool sound that gets old quickly. A previous owner or two also installed Keihin FCR carburetors (with a pair of K&N filters) via Sudco in place of the stock Mikuni CV units. Great for the track; very awkward for the road - they do not have a choke so starting the bike dead cold is a project. I must say, the flatside rattle is pretty awesome. I would bet that a proper jetting and balance would do it wonders. 

Until next time,

See you on the road!