uksurfers 796

uksurfer · 25-10-2011, 09:00 PM

After getting rid of my S4 earlier this year, i was looking round at another Monsters,i thought it was time to try a new one.
I had already owned a 600 Dark, it was my first one, so i ended up looking at new bikes, after having a test ride on the 796 at MOB day in Belgium, i came back and booked a test ride on one at Moto Rapido.
As I took off down the A272 towards loomies cafe, i realised how much fun these lighter bikes are, i had a great test ride and ordered one a couple of days later.
Andrew the sales guy at MR was more than helpful and i ordered a body kit for it at the same time.

I have fitted a tail tidy now and am awaiting delivery of a new exhaust, only done 300 miles so am hoping to get the first service out the way and use the throttle a little bit more.

Here she is (pictures courtesy of Gordon H)

25-10-2011, 09:20 PM

That looks superb, I'm hoping to get the IOM 78 kit next Spring. Hope you have many happy miles on it, the new ones do grow on you

Funkatronic · 25-10-2011, 10:01 PM

nice choice

enjoy it

chris yeatman · 25-10-2011, 10:03 PM

HEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nice monnie mate, hope u DONT ride it in the winter, she'll get all salty.

AndyC_772 · 26-10-2011, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by chris yeatman

HEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nice monnie mate, hope u DONT ride it in the winter, she'll get all salty.

Stuff that... come over and get it ACF50'd (clicky) - Eleanor had hers done last year and there's barely any corrosion on it at all despite having about 15k on the clock.

uksurfer · 26-10-2011, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by rac3r

Cool, what's it like compared to the S4? Still got the R1?

its alot lighter than the S4, handles easier as you dont have to heave it out of corners, it does fly round corners and it gives alot of confidence on the angle. its alot of fun, but hasnt got the grunt, but weighing alot less and only 13hp down i think.
It will be more interesting when its run in, and the new exhaust is fitted, as the demo i took out had me grinning

Yes, the R1 is still in the garage

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Originally Posted by AndyC_772

Stuff that... come over and get it ACF50'd (clicky) - Eleanor had hers done last year and there's barely any corrosion on it at all despite having about 15k on the clock.

i am very tempted! Not sure how it works though

steeevvvooo · 26-10-2011, 08:15 AM

Really like the colour scheme. I'm toying with the idea of a newer scheme on the S2R at some point and this one is high on the list

enjoy mate

26-10-2011, 08:22 AM

Looks Good Martin, trust you'll be glad to have a 796 back in the fold again.

Capo · 26-10-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by uksurfer

its alot lighter than the S4, handles easier as you dont have to heave it out of corners, it does fly round corners and it gives alot of confidence on the angle. its alot of fun, but hasnt got the grunt, but weighing alot less and only 13hp down i think.
It will be more interesting when its run in, and the new exhaust is fitted, as the demo i took out had me grinning

So now you understand the virtues of a lightweight motorcycle.

Rally · 26-10-2011, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Capo

So now you understand the virtues of a lightweight motorcycle.

No point having a lightweight bike if you're not a lightweight yourself, that's why I don't bother!

I love that bike you put up GT.

25-10-2011, 11:45 PM

Cool, what's it like compared to the S4? Still got the R1?

buzzbomb · 26-10-2011, 02:24 AM

It's looking good Martin...

But just wait till you get the new exhaust fitted...

Then it will really look the "Dog's"...

Trust me...

J.P · 26-10-2011, 08:28 AM

Looking very nice Mart.

LouSCannon · 26-10-2011, 08:35 AM

Welcome back! Not jealous in the slightest....!

Char · 26-10-2011, 08:45 AM

Good to have you back in the fold and she is very nice

I have a can of AC50 in the garage - as the bike is so clean you should be able to apply yourself very easily - there are lots of threads on it from last year

PS much prefer following you on the monnie than the R1 (or should I say much easier at the moment lets wait until its run in thought

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25-10-2011, 09:00 PM	#1
uksurfer Its all grey now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southampton Bike: M1200s Posts: 2,940	uksurfers 796 After getting rid of my S4 earlier this year, i was looking round at another Monsters,i thought it was time to try a new one. I had already owned a 600 Dark, it was my first one, so i ended up looking at new bikes, after having a test ride on the 796 at MOB day in Belgium, i came back and booked a test ride on one at Moto Rapido. As I took off down the A272 towards loomies cafe, i realised how much fun these lighter bikes are, i had a great test ride and ordered one a couple of days later. Andrew the sales guy at MR was more than helpful and i ordered a body kit for it at the same time. I have fitted a tail tidy now and am awaiting delivery of a new exhaust, only done 300 miles so am hoping to get the first service out the way and use the throttle a little bit more. Here she is (pictures courtesy of Gordon H) __________________ Evolution - M600 - S4 - M796 - M1100evo - M1200s

25-10-2011, 10:03 PM	#4
chris yeatman I still have the s4r! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: salisbury, wiltshire Bike: S4r Posts: 1,896	HEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nice monnie mate, hope u DONT ride it in the winter, she'll get all salty. __________________ What's that coming over the hill.......

26-10-2011, 08:28 AM	#13
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	Looking very nice Mart. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

26-10-2011, 08:35 AM	#14
LouSCannon These must fit a Monster? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stockton Heath Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 1,036	Welcome back! Not jealous in the slightest....! __________________ "Sometimes it takes a whole tankful of fuel before you can think straight."

26-10-2011, 08:45 AM	#15
Char We're all mad here Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,536	Good to have you back in the fold and she is very nice I have a can of AC50 in the garage - as the bike is so clean you should be able to apply yourself very easily - there are lots of threads on it from last year PS much prefer following you on the monnie than the R1 (or should I say much easier at the moment lets wait until its run in thought ) __________________ If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there

25-10-2011, 09:20 PM	#2
Scott1 Guest Posts: n/a	That looks superb, I'm hoping to get the IOM 78 kit next Spring. Hope you have many happy miles on it, the new ones do grow on you

25-10-2011, 10:01 PM	#3
Funkatronic another year another bike Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 1,597	nice choice enjoy it

26-10-2011, 08:15 AM	#7
steeevvvooo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bromley Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,512	Really like the colour scheme. I'm toying with the idea of a newer scheme on the S2R at some point and this one is high on the list enjoy mate

26-10-2011, 08:22 AM	#8
samieb Guest Posts: n/a	Looks Good Martin, trust you'll be glad to have a 796 back in the fold again.

25-10-2011, 11:45 PM	#11
rac3r Guest Posts: n/a	Cool, what's it like compared to the S4? Still got the R1?

26-10-2011, 02:24 AM	#12
buzzbomb Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: widnes Bike: M1100s Posts: 780	It's looking good Martin... But just wait till you get the new exhaust fitted... Then it will really look the "Dog's"... Trust me...