This Month's Featured Bike:
Bill Johnson's 96 M900 TurboMonster

My on going project bike, a 1996 Ducati M900.

The bike is a 1996 Ducati M900. The bike was originally owned by a friend of mine, Chauncey, who bought the bike new in '96 with the "PCS Turbo Kit" at Dave's Cycle Service (Dave Hull) in Mesa Arizona.

The bike was somewhat unstable and problematic. I got the bike in 2002 and over the past four years have rebuilt the bike and modified it extensively with the help of friends.

The bike is mechanically stable now making close to 60% more horsepower at the rear wheel than the stock M900 (even more if I adjust the wastegate).

In 2004 I switch my focus from performance to overall presentation, with entering the 1st Ducati Monster Challenge.

The bike was stripped down to the ground, so the frame could be powder coated. Then slowly reassembled so every component could be cleaned and evaluated. The bike needed the rebuild and the Monster challenge was a good excuse.

I entered the 2004 Long Beach Monster Challenge, its very first motorcycle contest, and took first place.

Early in 2006 I started thinking about making a few changes to the bike, to give it a more sleeker European "Street Fighter" look. Again working with my friends, we created custom rearsets (with 1950's Ducati foot pegs), instrument cluster, tail loop and the now infamous "Duck Foot" kickstand. As well as updated the lighting and added some different rare parts to give it a totally different look. As a result the bike drop almost 18 pounds too.

The bike ride great and draws attention everywhere it goes. I ride the bike also most daily all around Arizona.

• Horsepower (at Rear Wheel): 112.1 Hp @ 8,300 RPM's
• Torque (at Rear Wheel): 74.8 ft-lbs. @ 7,600 RPM's
• Stock: 76 Hp/51 ft-lb.
  

Awards & Magazines

• 1st Place: Long Beach "Ducati Monster Challenge" 2004
• Outstanding Ducati: Concorso Arizona 2005
• Super Street Bike Magazine

Engine Mods

* Turbocharger With Integrated Wastegate - IHI-Turbo
* Custom Steel Air Box - Tom's Italian Tune And Service
o Purple Silicone Hose - Samco
* Dual 39mm Flat-CR Racing Carburetors - Keihin
* TwinTube Clutch Cover (P) - MotoCreations
* Case Vent (Gold Oxd.) - Motostrano
* 3/8" Inline Case Filter (P) - K&N
* Braided Steel Pressure Lines (S) - FrenTurbo
* Horizontal Rear Break (748 Style) - Brenbo

* Street Sweeper Exhaust Ports (F40 Style) - MotoCreations
* Spaghetti Pipes - J.B. Racing

* 43mm Fully Adjustable Forks - Showa
* Braided Steel Brake Lines - FrenTurbo (748 Style)
* Wave Rear Rotor - Galfer
* 17" Aluminum Chicane Wheels (P) - Performance Machine
* Pirelli Diablo Tires - Pirelli
o Front: 120/70ZR17
o Back: 180/55ZR17
* Regina 520 ZR Series Chain - Regina
* T14 Front Sprocket - AFAM
* Tubular Rearsets - MotoCreations
o Square Rubber With Raised Lettering - 1950's Ducati Single

* uCluster Instrument Pod - Custom Made
o Custom Boost Gauge (S) - Speed Hut (Vac 30/Boost 20)
* LED Tune Signals - Rizoma
* LED Taillight with integrated Turn Signals - Clear Alternative
* Oil Temperature Gauge - Moto Detail (20-140°C)
* Clutch/Front Adjustable Levers - CRG
* Boom Cable - MotoCreations
* SportVue MC2 HUD - SportVue

* Gun-Fighter Saddle - Corbin
* Seat Cowl - RoadRacing.it
* 1.25" Flame Pattern Chrome Grips - Harley Davidson
* Duck Foot Extended Kickstand - Custom Made
o Aluminum
* Adjustable Shorty Levers - CGR
* Circuit 998 Mirrors (S) - Rizoma
* Front Master Cylinder Covers (S) - Road Racing
* GP Pattern Shifter (S) - MotoCreations
* Drive Belt Covers (P) - De Pretto Moto
* Frame Plugs (P) - Custom Made
* Radiator Mounting Brackets (P) - Custom Made
* Gas Cap Bolts (Purple Oxd.) - Pro-Bolt
* Crankshaft Cover (P) - DML
o Carbon Fiber
* 916 Style Vented Front Fender - DucatiPerformance
* Side Covers - Fast Company
* Rear Mud Guard/Chain Guard - DucatiPerformance
o Powder Coating (Metallic Dark Iris Purple)
* Frame - Powder Tech
* Suspension Loop - Powder Tech
* Rear Spring - Powder Tech
o Chrome Plating
* Gas Tank (P) - Metro Plating
* Steel Air Box (P) - Metro Plating
* Tail Chop Loop (P) - Metro Plating
* Tubular Rearsets - Metro Plating
o Decals
* Poly-Chrome Ducati Tank Decals - Extreme Design
* MotoGP Tank Protector
* Ducati #1 Wreath Decal
o Ceramic Coated
* Street Sweeper Exhaust Ports (F40 Style) - High Performance Coating (HPC)
* Spaghetti Pipes - High Performance Coating (HPC)

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