Hello all Business has been brisk, hence my absence, but I now find myself in need of the collective wisdom of UKRM My 600 Monster has just gone over 10k. As well as the next service being due in 2k miles and it being in dire need of a new rear tyre, I feel that my (ex) 20 stone bulks has reduced the rear shock to a quivering mess. The brakes are somewhat lacking as well, and the finish is begining to show wear (surprise) In short I am feeling a need for something with more brakes, more stomp and perhaps different. Much as I like the bike, I think that there are two options. 1) Sort the bike, new rear shock, maybe fork re-build, braided hoses, new cans and jetting. Can't see me getting much change from a couple of grand (or am I thinkg way OTT) 2) Trade it for summat else? This has it's attractions. I figure that I can get between 2.5-3k for it. That means I have an effective budget of up to 5.5k for a 'new' bike. Current favourites are: Another Monster, 750 or 900 (maybe an S4 if I can find one, but I don't fancy the insurance. Cagive (V)Raptor. Not sure about the spares situation ATM Triumph 99g Speed Triple. Bearing in mind that I am over 6'4", the monster is about as small as I want to get physically. I do occasional motorway stuff, so weather protection is not as important as good back road manners, and oomph for the rapid overtakes. Also, I want better brakes. I do some London riding, but pretty much on the main routes in / out. I'm not really into Sport bikes (did I hear Gixer thou from the back?). I might go for a sport tourer, but I doubt it. Anything else I should be looking at? Anything I should drop from the list. TIA -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l. Really, Sprint 1.7 Ducati Monster 600 Metallic www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
Ooops, nice to see my typing is no better. Right, ta. Mate has got one, says it's great. Will blag a go soon -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l. Really, Sprint 1.7 Ducati Monster 600 Metallic www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
Cool, I should be able to hang on in that -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l. Really, Sprint 1.7 Ducati Monster 600 Metallic www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
Thought they were generally crap? [1] I like the look of it... [1] Or is that what you're implying? -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l. Really, Sprint 1.7 Ducati Monster 600 Metallic www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
Cool -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l. Really, Sprint 1.7 Ducati Monster 600 Metallic www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
Think that might be a bit of a too large step. Not least in terms of insurance. (though I've not actually looked) Not really comfortable with a bike with an engine larger than my wife's SOC..... Though I might well give one a spin if I see one -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l. Really, Sprint 1.7 Ducati Monster 600 Metallic www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
That has a certain appeal. Thought it would be somewhat out of my price bracket though? -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l. Really, Sprint 1.7 Ducati Monster 600 Metallic www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
I meant they look like "large bloke's" bikes. They're very popular with "the larger monsieur" in France. no. I think they're considered "crap" by the british bike press because they don't fit into any particular pigeonhole. If I'd a bottomless pit of money, I'd have one myself for pottering around on, 'cos I think they look cool.
There's a really nice looking one which potters about round here. Black with chromey bits and some high level carbon pipes on it. Sounds nice too.
Oh she has a bigger car already. Although it *is* old it's only shite to those that know little / nothing about them -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l. Really, Sprint 1.7 Ducati Monster 600 Metallic www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
well, I'd "believed the crap" about them being crap until I saw a load of them in France in August - they do look and sound great, and they're very cheap. Another suggestion for Catman, mind: Hornet 900...
Filed under Bandit. Perhaps foolishly. -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l. Really, Sprint 1.7 Ducati Monster 600 Metallic www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
How about one of these then. http://www.bsfitness.co.uk/exercise_cycles.html -- cane [at] ukrm.org ¦ fireblade, r30 botafo t#50 f#03 YTC #15 bbb #6 apostle [kotl] New? http://www.ukrm.net/faq/ukrmscbt.html Rideout? http://www.horrible.demon.co.uk/botafof/ "Brace yourselves ladies, I'm coming in dry"
ah. Well, although I've not ridden a Hornet 900, I'd say it's a different kettle of fish entirely from a Bandit. I only mentioned them because I noticed that Lloyd Coopers are selling them for 650 under list at 5499, which was your budget. They've got Africa Twins at that price too, which might be another good choice for someone your size...
