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I have been using it for a while now with the new bigger wheels, and it works great! Most of the time I have a bike on it as well, and now I can easily move it around even with the bike on! 👍

I think the bolts I am using are almost as 8.8 grade bolts, after some research I have found that I should have used 10.9 or 12.9 grade bolts, so I will get new ones. Thanks for the tips 🙏

Ducati Monster is just a legendary bike 🤩🤩🤩 Have to agree about the engine 😊

Thanks 😊 I think maybe restomod is the right term. I have at least given up on the original plan to restore it as original. Too many of the original parts are missing, and difficult to source. I'll try to keep some of the old school look and charm, but modernize and improve it.

@@kihestad I see you point and because I am restoring a old Peugeot truck I can only stand on your side regarding impossible to find parts and restomod ^^ Again Thanks for the content, top quality here !

Exactly - very well obseved, I did not really think anyone would notice - but I could not keep it as it was any longer... 😝😅

@@waynettarin Thanks 🙏 I have added locktight to them, would think that is even better than nylock?

​@kihestad if you on the road and need to take front wheel off are you going to carry Loctite? In this respect nylok is superior to me as its re-usable.

@@waynettarin that is very true, I have to admit it was nylock nuts on there when I got the bike - probably for a reason 😬 the downside is the possibility for the stud bolt to be damaged, scratched and starts to rust since it's pointing forward. Perhaps lock nuts with caps exist? An alternative could be a protective cap put over the nut. 🤔

Thanks bro🙏 It's getting close now, but I need some more days in the garage before I can hit the road 😬😬😬

Haha, when you're alone in the garage the only one to discuss with is yourself 😅

Ahh, that's the exact same model and make I had as my first 'heavy' motorcycle 🤩 it's the one with 4-1 exhaust isn't it? That is a great looking bike! I bought the lift table, but I have modified it slightly. I have made a couple of videos about it...

I thought nobody was going to notice that (switch from saying 'spring' to 'summer' in the intro), well done noticing it 😊 You're right, I better check if the paint has come on a bit thick and perhaps uneven where the brake disk is attached. I will switch to high tensile 10.9 or 12.9 grade bolts as well so will take a look! Again: well noticed !!!🙏

Thanks! 🙏 I have currently total four motorcycles, the others are a bit older than my Cagiva. It's a lot more to come! I'll continue my Honda CB400 cafe racer build as soon as I am satisfied with the Elefant, and after that perhaps a very extreme custom bike build based of another 80s bike 😬

I think you are right, seems like I have messed up my order there. Well then I have a spare set 😁 I think this rubber hose I replaced was the last one to be replaced on my bike as well. I can see the hose for the clutch and rear brake are both steel braded lines. Well, they probably did not know any better back in the 90s 😅

Yes, I know about this danger, I would think using lock tight at least helps a bit, but I guess I should try to find zinc plated bolts instead. Doing s bit of research tells me that stainless steel bolts might not be strong enogh eiter, recommended to use 12.9 grade steel 😬

That was a smart tips, but I'll probably replace them with zinc plated learning I should have higher strength bolts as well.

I though perhaps it would speed up the process working in the garage not having to think of what to say, and just add voiceover later. It was also some kind of experiment, fun to try different things. Hovewer the time saved in the garage was less than time spent adding voiceover later, so I dont' think it will be just this experiment 🫤😝I know about the method you suggest, it's smart if it takes forever to get rid of bubbles in the system, I hovever could not get pressure at all, I coud barely get fluid into my bottle. As soon as I got pressure I quicly got rid of the bubbles.

@@kihestad Give a suck with a vacuum cleaner to prime the hose then ,or even a some plastic medical seringe thay you can get at the pharmacy,it's what i do to empty the reservoir before filling it up with new fluid. I even use engine vacuum to bleed brakes lol

Yes, I know about this danger. Not sure if having plenty of lock tight helps enough. I better try to find the "correct" type... It's just very convenient to use stainless, steel - easy to get, not that expensive and the best - they do not rust 😅

Thanks 😊 I thought stainless steel was pretty strong, but now that I check it's actually a bit weaker than 8.8 grade carbon steel bolts, and for disk brakes it's reccomended even stroger 12.9 grade bolts 😬 Will be replaced!

@@kihestad Good move, right choice! I’m reassured👍🤣. Les

I have never heard of MLV, have to Google it now 😝 I had a 5V / 1Amp power adapter that worked fine for the fan

I have bult a couple of subwoofers as well, it's quite similar - but works oposit 😬🫤😝😅

When it comes to lathes: the bigger the better 😊 If you have the space for it and you can afford it, you will not regret it! I have actually not tried the feeding yet, just manual so far. Not sure how often a powered cross-slide feed will come handy, it probably depends on you use case. I am pretty sure a bigger and heavier machine is useful though, when turning tool steel or other hard metals the smallest ones can struggle a bit.

Det er nok smart, jeg ville ikke det for å lettere kunne bruke svaber og få ut vann/snø fra garasjen. Det er ikke glatt om det er vått, men med snø under skoa blir det veldig glatt ja.

@@SerweeFitness perhaps it's even better to restore it? Sounds like a rare bike...

@@SerweeFitness ahh, ok - googled the bike.. it's probably ok to customize it 😁

Glad to hear that 😊

I use my 3D printer quite frequently, it’s a very useful tool.

@@monokheros5373 Thanks 🙏 I have planned to make my own very slim litium battery to keep under the seat, hopefully I am able to put all the wiring and electrical components very flat an hidden under the seat or the tank 🤞 time will show 😬😁

It's a bit easier to sound proof if you don't need ventilation to get rid of the heat. Well done! 👍

Thanks a lot 🙏😊

Hey, that was a very cool bike 😊 I'll stick to square-ish blinkers on mine, because that's what it was originally. The ones on your bike does look a bit more modern very nice 👍

Absolutely right, the author behind the design guide also says that this is not exact rules but just guidelines and it's up to each builder to make variations. You cannot look away from all design guidelines though, then it's no longer a cafe racer

That is probably smart. Because of the limited space I have in my garage having four swivel wheels has been very helpful to 'park' the table into its right parking spot. It is a bit challenging to move around though, that will be much easier with your setup .

@@IGustiNgurahBagusAriHerm-xv4vc I'll just stick to the original for this one

@@kihestad oh, your video it Was original, I was Did to custom Culture. 😊

It's fun to try out stuff 😊

It was probably a design choice back then, it just feels like a vulnerable one 🥴

Yes, it seems like a bunch of motorcycles from 80s and 90s used these with different length arms: triumphs, aprilla, Honda ns125f and probably more 😅 Thanks for the tips 🙏

21w should be pretty bright, perhaps the indicator switch, the wiring/connected or relay is old and worn? Might be the bulb is not really getting 12V. LED replacement bulbs might exist, depends on type of bulb you got

Hehe, not knowing about cafe racers? Just stay away from that shop 😅 the author behind the guidelines actually made an article about making a cafe racer from a HD - check here: www.bikeexif.com/build-harley-cafe-racer

It was actually for a cbr125 I bought them once 😊 I only have two... Still interested?

@@kihestad yeah, i need two actually :)

haha, well - you have stepped up from duct tape at least 😝

I have got a couple of suggestions about Ducati indocators from older type of Ducati Monster, they seems to be similar to the big originals for the Cagiva - but a tiny bit smaller. Would like to have some that is perhaps 80% shrinked down, and a bit shorter arm. Not easy to find 😝

​@@kihestadreal nice job with the 3d prints lights look great i would go for the medium

Would be cool to stay on with main lights and flash when you need to turn

Thait is just a crazy coincident 😲 I'll gladly send you the 3 I have, just send me an email to: ki@hestad.no

Yes, you are the second ones saying Ducati has similar ones - will definetly take a look! Cagiva and Ducati had a lot of cross-over parts in the period when Cagiva owned Ducati, like in 1990 when my bike was made. Thanks for the tips!

Thats an interesting thought. In a design process I guess it would be smart to not only design the bike based on a profile picture of the the motorcycle only, but also have a picture with the intended rider as well 🤔

Thanks 😊 I have actually already got a very interesting tips: Ducati indicators from that era are actually quite similar to the ones I fitted - just better quality!

It's a very handy tool. It can't be used to everything, but for making adapters like used in this video it works extremely well.

The monster indicators also have a better quality lens that is a true amber colour unlike these ones that are washed out by the bright globe. Maybe use an amber coloured gold as well?

I gotta investigate that! Thanks for the tips 🙏 I agree about the pale washed out color on the ones I fitted, everything is just bad with those 🥴😓

Yes, that is actually a very good idea 👍👍👍I had to take a look at my own video, and you're right. I think it will stiffen up the last soft "link" a lot - starting the 3D printer now!!!

Har hatt den i nesten et år nå, er fortsatt 100% fornøyd! Jeg er hobbyist og bruker den ikke hver dag, knapt ukentlig men i hvert fall flere ganger i måneden. Tipper den er "nedbetalt" etter et par år til for min del, siden jeg nå kan lage selv det jeg før måtte kjøpe eller få fabrikkert av andre 😁 og så uendelig mye morro da gitt 🤩 Løp og kjøp!!!

Lucky you, owning a 900ie - it's probably my dream classic adventure bike 🤩Just send me an email: ki@hestad.no

@@kihestad Already sent you the email. Thanks