Hello from Kingston - Page 2

16-09-2011, 11:18 AM

Cool, going to start with the end cans first, obviously wanted termi's but they are just too pricey! Have been stalking ebay for the last week but they are few and far between and not that much cheaper than new! Seen some very dodgy cheap non branded ones from China that I am tempted in but for £160 I cant see it being that good for the engine!

LVC · 16-09-2011, 12:58 PM

Bienvenu parmi nous Rich.

As long as the 750 K8 was not black I won't be jealous - I'm planning on adding one to my collection next year - should've kept her mate and just added the Monster as well, best of both worlds.

16-09-2011, 01:04 PM

Ha ha LVC, no it was blue and white! I needed to slow down, I was getting far too comfortable at high speeds - cruising at 150+ when I have a new born son is taking the p*ss a bit! It really was a great bike and a very reluctant sale but time to move on

Its only been a week and I'm missing her already but I have to give points to Ducati for the Monster - its a hell of a bike!

18-09-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich V

Hi Guys, just stumbled accross this site and thought it'd be rude if I didnt join up and say hello!
Just got rid of my GSXR 750 K8 and picked up a 2009 Monster 1100, only ever had sport bikes before and fancied a change, so far I'm very impressed although missed my fairing when I rode to Tenby and back on Sunday! Still a lot more comfortable than the gixxer!
Hopefully will be able to meet up for rides / trackdays etc in the near future!

Rich V

Hi Mate welcome to the club(am a newbie too).... I bought my monster to keep my speeds lower too.... Im just up the road from you.. near Epsom!

19-09-2011, 07:14 AM

Hi RD, sounds like we have a couple of things in common!! You impressed with your evo? I'm slowly starting to bond with my monster but it is a strange beast compared to other bikes isnt it?! Hopefully catch up with you down Box Hill at some point!

Albie · 19-09-2011, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by J.P

And if you want to ask someone about cosmetic changes to the 1100, you can't go wrong with asking Albie on here.

Thanks dude

Welcome to the club . There is another member in Kingston by the name of Kato who is very very knowledgable in Monsters

but he hates the new ones. Hopefully he will put that aside and give you a welcome. He is a very nice man with a passion for classique monster. Oh and he also hates Diavels and Rossi

Yes I think I have a very nice M1100

Oh and I help make and sell calendars for the club. Orders taken later this week after I rest from belgium.

19-09-2011, 01:27 PM

Hey Albie, lol re Diavels & Rossi! I'm sure I'll bump into him at box hill at some point!

Have you got any pics of yours - I'm after some insperation

19-09-2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich V

Hi RD, sounds like we have a couple of things in common!! You impressed with your evo? I'm slowly starting to bond with my monster but it is a strange beast compared to other bikes isnt it?! Hopefully catch up with you down Box Hill at some point!

Monster takes a lot of adjustment to riding style.... i know how Rossi feels..

lol
let me know when you will be at box hill mate... you will pass my house on the way there!!

Albie · 19-09-2011, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich V

Hey Albie, lol re Diavels & Rossi! I'm sure I'll bump into him at box hill at some point!

Have you got any pics of yours - I'm after some insperation

Yesterday in Belgium I took this. Its a trend of mine when there. Its minus the DP Carbon mono seat though.
2011

2009

20-09-2011, 04:37 PM

RD, I'll give you a shout, dont get chance that often but make an effort once in a while - I work in Leatherhead so have a habbit of blasting down there on my lunchbreak!

Albie - I'm liking the subtle mods, I was thinking about putting an open clutch cover on but am a bit worried about grit and genral crap getting in and damaging the clutch, I take it it's not a problem? I have to get termi's first though - soooo expensive though!! The bike came with a few mods which is a nice change from standard: R&G bungs, tail tidy, carbon ream fender and a few other carbon bits here and there, I might lose the mini fairing at the front and get some nice bar end mirrors... but not before the termi's

16-09-2011, 12:58 PM	#17
LVC The Loire Valley Monster Join Date: May 2006 Location: South of Le Mans Bike: S4 Posts: 709	Bienvenu parmi nous Rich. As long as the 750 K8 was not black I won't be jealous - I'm planning on adding one to my collection next year - should've kept her mate and just added the Monster as well, best of both worlds. __________________ *Kiss French, Play Japanese, Ride Italian....*

16-09-2011, 11:18 AM	#16
Rich V Guest Posts: n/a	Cool, going to start with the end cans first, obviously wanted termi's but they are just too pricey! Have been stalking ebay for the last week but they are few and far between and not that much cheaper than new! Seen some very dodgy cheap non branded ones from China that I am tempted in but for £160 I cant see it being that good for the engine!

16-09-2011, 01:04 PM	#18
Rich V Guest Posts: n/a	Ha ha LVC, no it was blue and white! I needed to slow down, I was getting far too comfortable at high speeds - cruising at 150+ when I have a new born son is taking the p*ss a bit! It really was a great bike and a very reluctant sale but time to move on Its only been a week and I'm missing her already but I have to give points to Ducati for the Monster - its a hell of a bike!

19-09-2011, 07:14 AM	#20
Rich V Guest Posts: n/a	Hi RD, sounds like we have a couple of things in common!! You impressed with your evo? I'm slowly starting to bond with my monster but it is a strange beast compared to other bikes isnt it?! Hopefully catch up with you down Box Hill at some point!

19-09-2011, 01:27 PM	#22
Rich V Guest Posts: n/a	Hey Albie, lol re Diavels & Rossi! I'm sure I'll bump into him at box hill at some point! Have you got any pics of yours - I'm after some insperation

20-09-2011, 04:37 PM	#25
Rich V Guest Posts: n/a	RD, I'll give you a shout, dont get chance that often but make an effort once in a while - I work in Leatherhead so have a habbit of blasting down there on my lunchbreak! Albie - I'm liking the subtle mods, I was thinking about putting an open clutch cover on but am a bit worried about grit and genral crap getting in and damaging the clutch, I take it it's not a problem? I have to get termi's first though - soooo expensive though!! The bike came with a few mods which is a nice change from standard: R&G bungs, tail tidy, carbon ream fender and a few other carbon bits here and there, I might lose the mini fairing at the front and get some nice bar end mirrors... but not before the termi's