[Syd-Monster]

Johny, Ducpainter above got it in 1.

My bike is (the featured red one) is the older model monster, yours is based on a later model (ST) frame.
I followed advise from another DML'r who used the 851/888 frame as a basis. You won't benifit from it, and to be honest I can barely feel any difference... - Chris

ps, I need to put it on a track and really get it singing to notice.

 

[Syd-Monster]

Painting stock frames is not a fun thing never mind one with added gussets.

Yup!, I did the stripping and prepping on mine by hand, should have had the thing bead blasted instead, but i was trying to work to a budget... nothing's cheaper than your own elbow grease. - Chris