[Darren69]

Carb icing really is a problem with carb 900s and 750s too unfortunately and one that can not be easily solved I got fed up of my 900SS doing it at the same point every time that it became predictable but no less dangerous as you really don't want it to happen when your cornering or on a roundabout. I shouldn't be too swayed by the 800 Adler clutch as they have some problems and can and will fail. The springs tend to break up and cause mega damage.

The 1000 DS engine is probably one of the best they made (so you're looking at 1000ie or S2R1000) and with the standard dry clutch which can be upgraded to the full racing spec clutch for around 500 quid if your're lucky and will be well worth the expense. A bit more expense at service time but bullet proof and so much better and smooth as silk.