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Db: /* There is a story behind every bike I own 12/2024 */

2026-08-12T19:52:57Z

There is a story behind every bike I own 12/2024

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	After stealing the wheels I was left wondering what fun could be had with a monster when left to my own devices and I think we found the way. I sourced a set of Sport classic wire wheels and a handful of other bits and started to goto work on the bike. The first thing to do was to paint the red away which I did with BMW's laguna sec blue (the same color as my race bikes at the time), then was the wheel swap, slipper clutch, power commander, clip ons and a saw to the exhaust.		After stealing the wheels I was left wondering what fun could be had with a monster when left to my own devices and I think we found the way. I sourced a set of Sport classic wire wheels and a handful of other bits and started to goto work on the bike. The first thing to do was to paint the red away which I did with BMW's laguna sec blue (the same color as my race bikes at the time), then was the wheel swap, slipper clutch, power commander, clip ons and a saw to the exhaust.

	The result was awesome: A loud, fun little run around with a decent amount of power. One of the biggest challanges was getting the gold line brakes to clear the spokes on the wire wheels (remember Ducati's solution to this was to use smaller, ~~less~~ brakes which I was having none of). My solution was to mill down the calipers until they cleared, the risk was blowing into the backs of the calipers and making a mess of my mill (this never happened luckly!)		The result was awesome: A loud, fun little run around with a decent amount of power. One of the biggest challanges was getting the gold line brakes to clear the spokes on the wire wheels (remember Ducati's solution to this was to use smaller, lesser brakes we saw on the Sport classics which I was having none of). My solution was to mill down the calipers until they cleared, the risk was blowing into the backs of the calipers and making a mess of my mill (this never happened luckly!)

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Db: /* Final Final 08/2026 */

2026-08-12T19:45:00Z

Final Final 08/2026

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Db: /* Final Final 08/2026 */

2026-08-12T19:43:56Z

Final Final 08/2026

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Db: /* Final Final 08/2026 */

2026-08-12T19:43:25Z

Final Final 08/2026

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Db: /* Final Final 08/2026 */

2026-08-12T19:41:42Z

Final Final 08/2026

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Db: /* Final Final 08/2026 */

2026-08-02T03:11:12Z

Final Final 08/2026

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	I am very happy with this bike for a number of reasons: I personally love how over the top is it in terms of colors, details, special parts. Beyond that, this bike is about as good as it gets for a monster. Sure I would love a welded single sides swingerarm (those who know me know I love them) but then I would have simply taken an important S4 to me and made it like an S4R. The S4 was the first 4valve monster and it is special to me, it is a great cross between the 851/888 and the monster which is based on the same chassis originally but took ~~two~~ years to get the same motor. Let's be honest, it is everything a super bike is not, hot ass, brutal on the wrists, all neck. The Monster S4 with slight rise clipons, proper suspension, SBK braking, slight engine mods, '''is about as perfect as it gets'''.		I am very happy with this bike for a number of reasons: I personally love how over the top is it in terms of colors, details, special parts. Beyond that, this bike is about as good as it gets for a monster. Sure I would love a welded single sides swingerarm (those who know me know I love them) but then I would have simply taken an important S4 to me and made it like an S4R. The S4 was the first 4valve monster and it is special to me, it is a great cross between the 851/888 and the monster which is based on the same chassis originally but took ten years to get the same motor. Let's be honest, it is everything a super bike is not, hot ass, brutal on the wrists, all neck. The Monster S4 with slight rise clipons, proper suspension, SBK braking, slight engine mods, '''is about as perfect as it gets'''.

Db: /* Final Final 08/2026 */

2026-08-02T02:28:55Z

Final Final 08/2026

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	I am very happy with this bike for a number of reasons: I personally love how over the top is it in terms of colors, details, special parts. Beyond that, this bike is about as good as it gets for a monster. Sure I would love a welded single sides swingerarm (those who know me know I love them) but then I would have simply taken an important S4 to me and made it like an S4R. The S4 was the first 4valve monster and it is special to me, it is a great cross between the 851/888 and the monster which is based on the same chassis originally but took two years to get the same motor.		I am very happy with this bike for a number of reasons: I personally love how over the top is it in terms of colors, details, special parts. Beyond that, this bike is about as good as it gets for a monster. Sure I would love a welded single sides swingerarm (those who know me know I love them) but then I would have simply taken an important S4 to me and made it like an S4R. The S4 was the first 4valve monster and it is special to me, it is a great cross between the 851/888 and the monster which is based on the same chassis originally but took two years to get the same motor. Let's be honest, it is everything a super bike is not, hot ass, brutal on the wrists, all neck. The Monster S4 with slight rise clipons, proper suspension, SBK braking, slight engine mods, '''is about as perfect as it gets'''.

Db: /* Final Final 08/2026 */

2026-08-02T02:20:57Z

Final Final 08/2026

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	==Final Final 08/2026==		==Final Final 08/2026==
	While riding this bike for the first time a few weeks ago was a real highlight, I always love the day I am able to clean, put in the yard and take proper pictures of one of my builds. Today was the day.		While riding this bike for the first time a few weeks ago was a real highlight, I always love the day I am able to clean, put in the yard and take proper pictures of one of my builds. Today was the day. Building these things take a lot of a lot. Getting proper photos on a final product is very hard, you are always waiting for some part, or some detail that is holding up that day when you take photos!

	Building these things take a lot of a lot. Getting proper photos on a final product is very hard, you are always waiting for some part, or some detail that is holding up that day when you take photos!

	I am very happy with this bike for a number of reasons: I personally love how over the top is it in terms of colors, details, special parts. Beyond that, this bike is about as good as it gets for a monster. Sure I would love a welded single sides swingerarm (those who know me know I love them) but then I would have simply taken an important S4 to me and made it like an S4R. The S4 was the first 4valve monster and it is special to me, it is a great cross between the 851/888 and the monster which is based on the same chassis originally but took two years to get the same motor.		I am very happy with this bike for a number of reasons: I personally love how over the top is it in terms of colors, details, special parts. Beyond that, this bike is about as good as it gets for a monster. Sure I would love a welded single sides swingerarm (those who know me know I love them) but then I would have simply taken an important S4 to me and made it like an S4R. The S4 was the first 4valve monster and it is special to me, it is a great cross between the 851/888 and the monster which is based on the same chassis originally but took two years to get the same motor.


	Many will hate it like they hate my other builds, if you are one of those people please close this page and go find someone who gives a shit about what you think.		Many will hate it like they hate my other builds, if you are one of those people please close this page and go find someone who gives a shit about what you think.

Db: /* Final Final 08/2026 */

2026-08-02T02:20:41Z

Final Final 08/2026

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	==Final Final 08/2026==		==Final Final 08/2026==
			While riding this bike for the first time a few weeks ago was a real highlight, I always love the day I am able to clean, put in the yard and take proper pictures of one of my builds. Today was the day.

			Building these things take a lot of a lot. Getting proper photos on a final product is very hard, you are always waiting for some part, or some detail that is holding up that day when you take photos!

			I am very happy with this bike for a number of reasons: I personally love how over the top is it in terms of colors, details, special parts. Beyond that, this bike is about as good as it gets for a monster. Sure I would love a welded single sides swingerarm (those who know me know I love them) but then I would have simply taken an important S4 to me and made it like an S4R. The S4 was the first 4valve monster and it is special to me, it is a great cross between the 851/888 and the monster which is based on the same chassis originally but took two years to get the same motor.

			Many will hate it like they hate my other builds, if you are one of those people please close this page and go find someone who gives a shit about what you think.

Db: /* Final Final 08/2026 */

2026-08-02T02:15:40Z

Final Final 08/2026

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