Ducati Monster Cafe Racer Part 2 - Shaping the fuel tank and cowl for carbon fibre moulding

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The second episode in the Ducati Monster Cafe Racer build series and now that we have the bike stripped and sketched out it's time to crate a rough shape out of foam for the new carbon fibre fuel tank mould.
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[@time-lesstime7684]

this gentlemen is truly amazing... he mastering all kinds of techniques, metalwork, engine repair, body customize, painting, even electricity. and yet.. he build all these bikes alone??... much respect !!

[@forthebold]

Thanks. Glad you like the builds.

[@jeremygudgeon4144]

Glad to see you back in your shop and the monster is looking good!

[@forthebold]

Thanks. 👍🏻

[@WilliamBay]

You can't improve on perfection! The early Monsters were the most beautiful bike in the history of motorcycles. Like Padme said to Anikan: "You are breaking my heart! You are going down a path that I can't follow."

[@forthebold]

Beauty is in the eye of the. Beholder. Unfortunately there are a few things I didn’t like about the original. The lack of a belly pan for one which is why I added one to this when it was stock. But my idea is always to be able to return it to stock in an hour or 2

[@Pa3cilfe]

William Bay I bought a 600 red earlier this year and I love it. Amazing sound and fun to drive

[@williamsmith8665]

Love the way this is going. Looking forward to seeing where your vision ends up.

[@forthebold]

Thanks.

[@billrandell4641]

Trick from and old "mold maker" ...Electric Carving Knife..Yep the kind used for carving Turkey...with some bent blades, you can achive beautiful curves..

[@forthebold]

I’ve heard that one before. I even asked my parents if they still had theirs but no luck. I’m sure it would be awesome. I’ll keep an eye out for one.

[@ultralinx200]

@@forthebold i had one with round blade! You want it? Nope, i didn't sell it, try to make your own 😋

[@AJGarron]

Looking good so far, really excited to see this build series!

[@forthebold]

Thanks AJ 👍🏻

[@rickp9946]

Makes a good workbench that Monster!

[@forthebold]

Anything can be made into a workbench. Especially my workshop stools.

[@jedrek750]

Good job Man!

[@forthebold]

Thank you.

[@builtbythehand3902]

Going to be a fun build mate, looking forward to see the carbon fibre being used. Must admit I've wanted to use it for a while.

[@forthebold]

Let’s see how it goes. I have the guys at Bangor University to help me and they have all the equipment and knowledge on making it fuel resistant too. 👍🏻

[@LierreNarcissus]

You have the neatest, most organized workshop!

[@forthebold]

I’m not sure if this is sarcasm as a lot of people know that my workshop is an absolute mess. 👍🏻

[@LierreNarcissus]

@@forthebold No sarcasm intended... Always looks so organized from my end

[@ianhamilton1872]

Liked and thanks as always.....🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@forthebold]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@hman8942]

Looking good! Few ideas for my K100 there!

[@forthebold]

Feel free to use any idea. It’s what it’s all about.

[@Log-On-Line]

looks great

[@forthebold]

Thanks.

[@chrisloake1453]

If you haven’t already you might want to check out a youtuber called hack a week. He did a Honda sabre project and like you he built his own tank. One of the ways he shaped the foam was with a wire with an electrical current going through it. Cut the foam really well and was accurate

[@forthebold]

I have seen a few of his vids. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@AndreasNeubauerAN]

Wow that is a lot of work but good job !!!!!

[@Zorleboss]

Well done ! Funny fact, the mostro shares a similar engine and frame from the 900 SS, funny enough, the 900SS has a flat tank and... a squarish seat... ;) More you go, more I see an SS haha Still very interested in your work !

[@bobdobbs7378]

I have a 1995 600 Monster I like the tank and seat unit so waiting to see what it looks like . The thing I’m interested in is what you are going to do with the swing arm and wheels . Keep up the good work

[@forthebold]

Swing arm is staying as is. Was tempted to swap out for an SR2 swing arm but decided against it. I have some hubs ready to make into spokes.

[@mattmckay6895]

not a fan of large tanks and by that i mean Ducati have some big mother tanks ... but hey thats just my opinion .. , i went to the Ducati factory the other day and they have made some spectacular tanks over the years, maybe a good idea to review some for inspiration ...

[@mitchellsrenault7344]

Looking good :) You are a braver man than me, I couldn't put up with mess!! Liking the music as well, sounds a bit like the Cadillac three?

[@forthebold]

I had to take he Ducati out to commute the other day and I took it covered in dust and debris. By the time I reached work it was clean again.

[@luddite6239]

Interesting! Some good progress there. Do you think you'll need to cut recesses into the front of the tank to accommodate the clipons at full lock? Really looking forward to seeing how this one turns out.

[@forthebold]

It’s something I mentioned in the video, I have the clip ons so I will fit them before I make the mould.

[@OldManTony]

We fitted an under seat exhaust to our racing minitwins Ducati ss800 (not too different from a monster) so it really could work.

[@forthebold]

It’s a really nice idea. I know of a few systems that would fit directly.

[@OldManTony]

For The Bold Search inzane laverda (we race a formula 650 before we got the Ducati) to see some pics.

[@garrywhitelaw8723]

When you're shaping things like this would it help you to get a more symmetrical shape faster if you pieced together your foam with axis marks? Just like a surfboard shaper has the stringer to work off. That would allow you to set up lasers or use calipers. Edit: fyi really enjoying this.. I still have my 2012 duck monster 659 learner. I really want to turn it into a custom (even though it is an amazing bike to look at already.).. As a metal fabricator/self taught detailer and lover of bikes this is the pinicle of spending my free time.

[@forthebold]

Thanks. Hope you liked the end product.

[@sundayduffer]

orange grey and black color theme.. i like it...but lets hope it's not a KTM.

[@forthebold]

I’m sure it will to a few people.

[@skyrimmodding101]

Random question: What glue do you use to hold those slabs of foam together??

[@forthebold]

Just PVA wood glue for these. Was closest to hand

[@ivanes1570]

прикольно будет норм...

[@Kro_man_tx]

I have already forgotten what the old tank looked like. Why did you feel like the tank was a problem and needed to be remade?

[@forthebold]

Too high, too wide overall too big too low at the back creating a strange shape to join into the seat.

[@Kro_man_tx]

@@forthebold that foam mock up looks massive on camera. Is it smaller than the original?

[@forthebold]

Kro- Man a heck of a lot smaller.

[@ixna_bike1018]

Hi, what's your 3D drawing software??

[@forthebold]

Blender.

[@mathiasnkristensen]

What foam is that?

[@forthebold]

Insulating foam.

[@gregvondare]

Dude! Had to stop watching as you sawed that foam ON YOUR BIKE! Madness.

[@forthebold]

best way to gage what shape you want, no point doing it off the bike. Plus the entire bike is being stripped down to the frame and sand blasted

[@gregvondare]

@@forthebold : Hey, look, I know you are a dedicated rider and a good craftsman. Just saying I couldn't watch. Props and Carry On Doctor!

[@forthebold]

@@gregvondare That's fine, The frame chopping will be an even harder watch I guess :)

[@gregvondare]

@@forthebold Yes. I'll have to roll with FortNine till you're nearly done!

[@forthebold]

@@gregvondare I'll make sure I put a cautionary warning at the start with scenes of violence.

[@gustavpettersson8646]

why do you make a tank and a seat out of insolation? (sorry if my spelling is bad I am from Sweden)

[@forthebold]

It’s only for moulding and for making a rough shape. Final shape will be in clay before mould taking.

[@gustavpettersson8646]

@@fortheboldI see I missed the first episode where you said what's it for and I think it's going to look really cool whit a nice carbon fiber finish. I want to make a cafe racer bike of my own but I am 17 and don't have enough money to get a license

[@forthebold]

It’s tough at a young age. I always suggest looking for a really cheap bike to work on just for a hobby. Even if you can’t ride it yet. So much fun.

[@gustavpettersson8646]

@@forthebold I have look at buying a BMW r100 but those are rather expensive. Do you ave any tips on a good first bike?

[@forthebold]

R100 or any r model will be the most expensive donors. My tip would be to get something different. That people don’t want as they’ll be cheap and buy one running. That way it’ll be original.

[@tonyclausen8106]

To be honest, I don't like the angle at the back of the tank, it looks like its sloping back, it needs to angle foward a bit. IMO.

[@forthebold]

I did have the same thought but I’m going to wait until I have the seat foam to judge the depth.

[@ammaribnuyasser6990]

You are an amazing builder! BUT... But have you challange yourself on making fairing on your cafe racer project? You could probably consider bikini fairing on this project 🤷‍♂️😬

[@forthebold]

It’s having a fairing. If you look at the drawing on the iPad in the video you can see the sketch for it.

[@ammaribnuyasser6990]

My bad, alrighty then.. keep on going 🔥🔥🔥

[@ivayloivanov3744]

Whats the point of monster cafe racer considering that monsters already have the "cafe" look.

[@forthebold]

It's not really about giving it a cafe look, you could argue what's the point of modifying a Norton that already has a 'cafe' look. It's about customisation and modification as an expression of creating something you like.

[@mathiasnkristensen]

Do you plan a bike before you purchase it, or do you buy it first? Like, do you have the entire bike planned out?

[@forthebold]

I have a rough vision in my head but that's all. As for what I'll decide once I see the frame

[@soulcatcher668]

You Sir, need an electric kitchen knife.

[@forthebold]

I did see if I had one but no joy.