VFR4Lee Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I've been thinking I want a Monster for over 20 years. But, that does not end the decision process. They have made so many versions, it's a whole nuther process to decide which one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raoufhakam Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 It all fall down to 3 simple questions: 1/engine size: 600, 620, 695, 696,750, 796, 800, 900, 1000, 1100 2/old classic looks(1992-2008) or new modernized monsters (2008-pres) 3/a normal (air cooled) monster, or its crazy hooligan half sister (superbike powered Monsters) like S4 (Superbike 916 engine), S4R (999 engine), S4RS (999 Testastretta engine) -Note: with superbike engine powered Monsters (S4, S4R, S4RS),valves need to be checked every 12,000km, which requires dropping the engine from the frame to access the rear cylinder because this engine waa not initially designed for the Monster frame! However, in Normal 2 valve air-cooled monsters like my S2R1000, its super easy to get it done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted December 22, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 22, 2014 Good info ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 It all fall down to 3 simple questions: 1/engine size: 600, 620, 695, 696,750, 796, 800, 900, 1000, 1100 2/old classic looks(1992-2008) or new modernized monsters (2008-pres) 3/a normal (air cooled) monster, or its crazy hooligan half sister (superbike powered Monsters) like S4 (Superbike 916 engine), S4R (999 engine), S4RS (999 Testastretta engine) -Note: with superbike engine powered Monsters (S4, S4R, S4RS),valves need to be checked every 12,000km, which requires dropping the engine from the frame to access the rear cylinder because this engine waa not initially designed for the Monster frame! However, in Normal 2 valve air-cooled monsters like my S2R1000, its super easy to get it done I'll have to save this. Don't need a bike that has to have the engine removed every 12,000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raoufhakam Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I'll have to save this. Don't need a bike that has to have the engine removed every 12,000 miles. Oh come on, it only cost like $1,500 (plus parts) to get that done :PWell, thats one of the reasons i went for the basic Monster (Air cooled, 2 Valves) Plus, the S4R is like double the price, and thats the only one i found in my area To be honest, im not and never been a die hard Ducati fan, the main reason i got this Monster is because it was the only bike that fit my criteria that the guy agreed to do a trade with my previous bike (Suzuki V-Strom), i wouls have gone for a Suzuki Bandit, Yamaha FZ, or honda CB if i found one :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 It all fall down to 3 simple questions: I've wanted a Duc for years, but never had one. Yet. I guess I need to answer these questions 3, before the other side I see. Let's see, my name is Lee. I seek the grail Monster. Favorite color is red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzed_viffer Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 It all fall down to 3 simple questions: 1/engine size: 600, 620, 695, 696,750, 796, 800, 900, 1000, 1100 .... or 400. Or 1200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raoufhakam Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 It all fall down to 3 simple questions: 1/engine size: 600, 620, 695, 696,750, 796, 800, 900, 1000, 1100 .... or 400. Or 1200. Well, the 400 (a downsized engine from the 620) never made it to our shores, was made mainly for license restriction in AsiaAnd the new 1200 doesnt really resemble the original Monster character anymore with its high revving sporty engine with wet clutch and liquid cooling as opposed to previous air cooled dry clutch monsters with power concentrated at low and mid range (all 1200 reviews said its impossible to ride below 3500rpm at anything above first gear) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BusyLittleShop Posted December 28, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 28, 2014 When I first saw the 916 I feel in love with its lip stick and highheels sex appeal... I thought it would be neat to ride this Italiantwin... that is until I traded rides with Doc Wong and came awaysoundly disappointed... I couldn't wait to get back on Mr.RC45... butDoc was surprised how well my bike fit him and he wanted more seattime... like all day!!! Quote Doc Wong Hey Larry,Thanks for letting me ride your RC45. The bike was pretty amazing. Itwas deceptively fast and very light. How big is the motor on thatthing? I was pretty impressed with how comfortable the bike was evenon the track. Your footpeg, handle bar and seat mods made it easier tocirculate around the track! My 996 felt like a tractor-tank comparedto MrRC45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted December 28, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 28, 2014 When I first saw the 916 I feel in love with its lip stick and high heels sex appeal... I thought it would be neat to ride this Italian twin... that is until I traded rides with Doc Wong and came away soundly disappointed... DocWongMrRC45.JPG DocWong998RLarry.JPG Sounds like it was better to date her than to marry her . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted December 28, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 28, 2014 (Sorry to get this thread off course . . . ) but I forgot to add that our Doc Wong clinic is still going here in Portland (as well as Albany, OR) each month. It gets pretty thin through the winter, but there are a half dozen + of us that are regulars. In he summer we've had as many as 30 to 40 attend. It's been a great way to stay refreshed on street riding survival skills. Back to our regular programming. :smile2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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