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Monster Project: The Last Push

Help make the mostly-completed dream of the Monster project happen before it's too late this season.

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Monster Project: The Last Push

Monster Project: The Last Push

Monster Project: The Last Push

Monster Project: The Last Push

Monster Project: The Last Push

Help make the mostly-completed dream of the Monster project happen before it's too late this season.

Help make the mostly-completed dream of the Monster project happen before it's too late this season.

Help make the mostly-completed dream of the Monster project happen before it's too late this season.

Help make the mostly-completed dream of the Monster project happen before it's too late this season.

MotoLady
MotoLady
MotoLady
MotoLady
1 Campaign |
Portland, United States
$1,700 USD 44 backers
242% of $700 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

The MotoLady Monster Project

I am Alicia Mariah, the creator of the MotoLady website. May 7th of 2011 I became the owner of a less-than-pristine 1998 Ducati Monster 750. The bike had been wrecked on either side and was in dire need of a makeover and someone to love it. I sketched up my design, tore the bike apart and began rebuilding it.  Working at MotoCorsa as a social media monkey, I don't make a great living. I know this isn't your responsibility, but someone suggested I do it, so here I am. Hiccup after hiccup, I'm at the last stretch with no funding to get it finished. At the end of the Portland season, time is of the essence here. In order to be able to ride it in the glorious sunshine, on dry roads, and do the epic photoshoot I really want to do for you guys- I need to get it done. And I need to get it done soon. That's where you come in...

Minimum Goal VS Real Goal

My goal listed above is $700, because that is the minimum I need to get the last parts for the Monster to be useable this season:

  • control switches/button set up @ See See
  • replacement choke cable
  • tank strap
  • headlight bracket fab
  • rear signals / tail light
  • battery
  • heel guard / exhaust heat plate fab

My actual goal is $1200, because there are quite a few parts I still need to invest in for the project to TRULY be done: 

  • brake / clutch reservoir
  • levers
  • light weight Lithium battery
  • rejetting carbs
  • etc

How Much to Donate

It's all up to you. I've split up the perks at increments of $10, $25, $100, and $500. I need a minimum of $700 to get it going but not really perfect, and $1200 to finish it completely. Anything helps! 

Why Does It Matter?

There's more to this 'build' project than just a pretty Ducati. It's been about learning a whole new world, about tearing into something without fear of being out-of-your-league, it's about stepping out of your comfort zone and diving straight into a new passion.

I do not consider myself a builder- but using my love for design, networking capabilities, and vintage motorcycles to create something that would yell MOTOLADY when I drove by was too tempting a task. Let's listen to the Monster fire up for the first time with it's custom exhaust together!

Can't Donate?

Hey, been there! Wait, I am there! No worries, would you mind passing along this link to someone else who likes the site, the project, Ducatis, motorcycles... whatever... and ask them to think about donating?

It means a lot to me. Thank you!

FAQ

Q. What do you mean by 'I will take a special photo JUST FOR YOU with my Monster'?
A. I mean just that! Please don't let your mind drift all the way to the gutter, the photoshoot with photographer Elizabeth Raab will be 'tittilating' but still appropriate... to most people. Think MotoCorsa's seDUCATIve series. If you go big and donate $500, I'll make sure to do something special in a photograph for you (write your name in skittles next to the Monster? I don't know), have it printed, sign it, and send it on over with a kiss. If you're into that sort of thing.

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Choose your Perk

Thank You

$10 USD
Anything helps- you'll be listed in the 'thank-yous' of the website and final project write up.
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
9 claimed

Exclusive Photo Download

$25 USD
You'll get a link to the exclusive MotoLady+Monster Project photoshoot download link for free (and before everyone else!), plus a special sneak peak photo. So exclusive! +Plus the perk above!
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
20 claimed

Project Diary

$100 USD
You'll get a mini soft-cover photo book (~3.5 inches) with hand written notes about the images within. I will choose 20-40 project highlights and include them within the pages. +Plus the perks above!
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
7 out of 15 of claimed

Go Big

$500 USD
Go big and donate $500.00 and I will take a special photo JUST FOR YOU with my Monster during the photoshoot. No, I won't be naked... or maybe I will, you'll have to wait and see. But I promise it'll be special, photographed just for you, and I'll make sure you know so.* Then I'll get it printed poster size, sign it, and send it to you. +Plus you'll get all those other perks above. *I'll take requests only if they are appropriate and within reason.
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
0 out of 3 of claimed
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