Planet Minis

big pete · 08-20-2009, 05:53 PM

Ever since selling my old Panda, I've been itching to get another one. I was lucky enough to find a plated Panda on PM a few months back. Some of you may recognize this bike - it's superness550's old ride. Ernesto's old bikes seem to find a way into my garage (I have his CRF50 as well)

Picked up some forks from shw911 and scored on a Daytona disk brake setup on Fleabay. Woot a roller!

110streetlegal · 08-20-2009, 06:04 PM

what swingarm ar eyou going to run, and i love that seat

supernes550 · 08-20-2009, 06:09 PM

that's funny that you ended up with two of my bikes.
i have two of yours as well.

looking forward to seeing what you have planned.

big pete · 08-20-2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 110streetlegal

what swingarm ar eyou going to run, and i love that seat

I'm running a XR75 for now. I'll eventually upgrade to an aftermarket unit.

HymieP · 08-20-2009, 06:11 PM

I like the seat also! What motor?

big pete · 08-20-2009, 06:35 PM

After some long debating on what direction I wanted to go with the bike, I sold the G-Craft seat and put in an order with Motoshop Z. Ordered a set of Kitaco wheels (8x2.5" fr, 8x3.5" rear), Heidenau K75's, CF Posh ribbed seat, and a AC grab bar.

Seat, wheels, grab bar, and swingarm mocked up

*please excuse the crappy pics. I used my iPhone since I was too lazy to pull out the camera

reynolds_brad · 08-20-2009, 07:50 PM

your going to love that seat over the GCraft Pete. With some good amount of seat time on my GCraft ive developed and Iron ass complex. no bad seat not even a 2X4 for a seat bothers me now. However i may never be able to have kids the Doctors say.

big pete · 08-20-2009, 08:34 PM

The seat is WAYYY more comfy than the G-Craft MX seat.

A month ago, I had the swingarm and fork uppers powder-coated in gloss black. After getting the parts back, I spent a few hours trying to bang out the old swingarm bushing outer sleeve (they pc'd another swingarm for me before and was able to bake it a low enough temp it didn't melt but it didnt work this time

). I ended up taking it over to a friends house to cut and chisel it off.

I finally got off my lazy ass to start putting the bike together. Spent the last two days slapping on parts and stealing the heart from my CRF. So here it is at 80% completion....

I still need to get some 280mm shocks, finish the wiring, bleed the brakes, shorten the kickstand, and some other little stuff. It should be up and running in a couple weeks

z50 chopper · 08-20-2009, 08:39 PM

that bike is looking sweet, I really like the tank.

nielspbr · 08-21-2009, 01:33 AM

Hi Pete, is the front of the tank sitting on the rubbers instead of over the rubbers?
Like the breather tank

DuckBoy · 08-21-2009, 02:50 AM

I'm really like the stance of your bike. What all is involved to get the XR75 swingarm to mount? Also did you modify the front fork springs to make it level?

big pete · 08-21-2009, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nielspbr

Hi Pete, is the front of the tank sitting on the rubbers instead of over the rubbers?
Like the breather tank

Yup, I only put it on to give me a feel of how the bike will look. The gas tank will be the last thing I put on since I don't want to scratch it.

Thanks, it's a Kitaco catch can

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuckBoy

I'm really like the stance of your bike. What all is involved to get the XR75 swingarm to mount? Also did you modify the front fork springs to make it level?

Weld on a new brake tab and cut the inside of the pivot mounts a few mm so it fit's the frame. As for the forks, I cut 1" off the springs. When I get some 280mm shocks, it should even out the ride height.

cdoublejj · 08-21-2009, 04:06 AM

wholy cow a disc brake that looks like it would fit a stock monkey

3-UP · 08-21-2009, 04:25 AM

Looks good, are you going to switch sides on your fork legs so the brake caliper is in the proper position?

Adam z50+R · 08-21-2009, 04:30 AM

are you staying with the jap low-rider stance pete ?
have you shortened the fork legs, they look longer in the first pics

my friend shares the same purple tank with monkey emblems ,Very nice

Z · 08-21-2009, 07:00 AM

Pete,

Do you have the purple bucket and side cover to go with that tank?

Bike looks great!

Pierce · 08-21-2009, 11:14 AM

Hey Pete bike is looking good. I have some Takegawa 280mm rear shocks if your interested. They have the gold springs and are semi adjustable for spring compression. Just in case you were interested.

big pete · 08-21-2009, 11:51 AM

Thanks for the comments everyone!

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdoublejj

wholy cow a disc brake that looks like it would fit a stock monkey

There are actually a couple disc brake kits for the stock forks. Z can help you out if you're interested.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3-UP

Looks good, are you going to switch sides on your fork legs so the brake caliper is in the proper position?

I'm still thinking about that. I'll see how it looks when everything is put together.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam z50+R

are you staying with the jap low-rider stance pete ?
have you shortened the fork legs, they look longer in the first pics

my friend shares the same purple tank with monkey emblems ,Very nice

That's the look I'm going for

. I cut the front fork springs by 1" since I didn't want to go through the hassle of cutting the forks or the legs. This way, I can go back to stock height fairly easily.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z

Pete,

Do you have the purple bucket and side cover to go with that tank?

Bike looks great!

I have the side cover but no bucket

second_ingredient · 08-21-2009, 02:47 PM

your bike is lookin real fresh pete. I'm really diggin the seat and the tank. Looks like you have a lot more space between the motor and the front tire after choppin the springs down an inch.

s_10onbagz · 08-22-2009, 02:23 PM

If somebody made a chrome hugger rear fender, it would fit this build well. Bike looks awesome, but it is a little low to the ground. Have you thought about running +1 fork springs and 305mm rear shocks? I agree the fork legs should be switched. It looks odd with the caliper in the front. What is in store for the CRF?

08-20-2009, 05:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
big pete 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 866	big pete's Monkey build #2 Ever since selling my old Panda, I've been itching to get another one. I was lucky enough to find a plated Panda on PM a few months back. Some of you may recognize this bike - it's superness550's old ride. Ernesto's old bikes seem to find a way into my garage (I have his CRF50 as well) Picked up some forks from shw911 and scored on a Daytona disk brake setup on Fleabay. Woot a roller!

08-20-2009, 06:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
110streetlegal 1st Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: central valley visalia california Posts: 234 My Mood:	Re: big pete's Monkey build #2 what swingarm ar eyou going to run, and i love that seat

08-20-2009, 06:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
supernes550 The Golden Ticket Join Date: May 2006 Location: 5outh 5an 0iego Posts: 3,616 My Mood:	Re: big pete's Monkey build #2 that's funny that you ended up with two of my bikes. i have two of yours as well. looking forward to seeing what you have planned.

08-20-2009, 06:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
HymieP 2nd Gear Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 300	Re: big pete's Monkey build #2 I like the seat also! What motor?

08-20-2009, 06:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
big pete 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 866	Re: big pete's Monkey build #2 After some long debating on what direction I wanted to go with the bike, I sold the G-Craft seat and put in an order with Motoshop Z. Ordered a set of Kitaco wheels (8x2.5" fr, 8x3.5" rear), Heidenau K75's, CF Posh ribbed seat, and a AC grab bar. Seat, wheels, grab bar, and swingarm mocked up *please excuse the crappy pics. I used my iPhone since I was too lazy to pull out the camera

08-20-2009, 07:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
reynolds_brad Advertiser Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 2,719	Re: big pete's Monkey build #2 your going to love that seat over the GCraft Pete. With some good amount of seat time on my GCraft ive developed and Iron ass complex. no bad seat not even a 2X4 for a seat bothers me now. However i may never be able to have kids the Doctors say. __________________ pecore nere ufficiose Motoshop Z - Honda50.com

08-20-2009, 08:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
big pete 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 866	Re: big pete's Monkey build #2 The seat is WAYYY more comfy than the G-Craft MX seat. A month ago, I had the swingarm and fork uppers powder-coated in gloss black. After getting the parts back, I spent a few hours trying to bang out the old swingarm bushing outer sleeve (they pc'd another swingarm for me before and was able to bake it a low enough temp it didn't melt but it didnt work this time ). I ended up taking it over to a friends house to cut and chisel it off. I finally got off my lazy ass to start putting the bike together. Spent the last two days slapping on parts and stealing the heart from my CRF. So here it is at 80% completion.... I still need to get some 280mm shocks, finish the wiring, bleed the brakes, shorten the kickstand, and some other little stuff. It should be up and running in a couple weeks

08-20-2009, 08:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
z50 chopper 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nanaimo, BC, Canada Posts: 504 My Mood:	Re: big pete's Monkey build #2 that bike is looking sweet, I really like the tank.

08-21-2009, 01:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
nielspbr Euro Seagull Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Netherlands Posts: 463 My Mood:	Re: big pete's Monkey build #2 Hi Pete, is the front of the tank sitting on the rubbers instead of over the rubbers? Like the breather tank

08-21-2009, 02:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
DuckBoy PM Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 87	Re: big pete's Monkey build #2 I'm really like the stance of your bike. What all is involved to get the XR75 swingarm to mount? Also did you modify the front fork springs to make it level?

08-21-2009, 04:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
cdoublejj 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St.Joe MO Posts: 1,367 My Mood:	Re: big pete's Monkey build #2 wholy cow a disc brake that looks like it would fit a stock monkey

08-21-2009, 04:25 AM	#14 (permalink)
3-UP 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 763	Re: big pete's Monkey build #2 Looks good, are you going to switch sides on your fork legs so the brake caliper is in the proper position?

08-21-2009, 04:30 AM	#15 (permalink)
Adam z50+R 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: England Posts: 298 My Mood:	Re: big pete's Monkey build #2 are you staying with the jap low-rider stance pete ? have you shortened the fork legs, they look longer in the first pics my friend shares the same purple tank with monkey emblems ,Very nice

08-21-2009, 07:00 AM	#16 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 8,540	Re: big pete's Monkey build #2 Pete, Do you have the purple bucket and side cover to go with that tank? Bike looks great!

08-21-2009, 11:14 AM	#17 (permalink)
Pierce 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Evanston Il Posts: 728 My Mood:	Re: big pete's Monkey build #2 Hey Pete bike is looking good. I have some Takegawa 280mm rear shocks if your interested. They have the gold springs and are semi adjustable for spring compression. Just in case you were interested.

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08-21-2009, 02:47 PM	#19 (permalink)
second_ingredient PM Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 9	Re: big pete's Monkey build #2 your bike is lookin real fresh pete. I'm really diggin the seat and the tank. Looks like you have a lot more space between the motor and the front tire after choppin the springs down an inch.

08-22-2009, 02:23 PM	#20 (permalink)
s_10onbagz 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Connecticut. Posts: 1,550	Re: big pete's Monkey build #2 If somebody made a chrome hugger rear fender, it would fit this build well. Bike looks awesome, but it is a little low to the ground. Have you thought about running +1 fork springs and 305mm rear shocks? I agree the fork legs should be switched. It looks odd with the caliper in the front. What is in store for the CRF?