Hi (back again!)

Space Cadet · 11-04-2023, 10:26 AM

Hi all, was last a member (same Username) on here c. 10+ years ago when I first had a pre-owned 620 Capirex and then a new 1100S. Long story short have had a biking break in-between, but have now just bought a new 950 (937!) SP.....

Luddite · 11-04-2023, 12:23 PM

Welcome back!

So, how does the new Monster compare with your memories of the old 1100? Almost the same weight but more power/less torque.

Don't forget to post a few photos. You'll need to use a photo hosting site to get pictures on here.

I use www.postimages.org/signup.

Once you've uploaded your picture to Postimage, you should be presented with these options...

Click on the blue 'copy' icon next to the 'hotlink for forums' address and paste it into your post.

Space Cadet · 12-04-2023, 07:24 AM

Thanks, not been out on it much as it was only delivered 3 weeks ago and I've had a week away in-between. It's only going to be for the odd ride on a weekend really. Interesting though regarding the power/torque/weight, hadn't thought about that, but will report back. I remember when I bought the 1100S, it was only say 4-5 years newer but in that time things had advanced and it was actually lighter than the 620, even though it had almost twice the engine size!

Thanks for the photo link.

mickj · 12-04-2023, 10:09 AM

Welcome back to the forum Space Cadet.

walkingpictures · 12-04-2023, 10:44 AM

Welcome back Mark,this is still a great place to be with some good advice and a lot of knowledgeable people.Enjoy the bike when you get chance to ride it.

Kimbo

Nickj · 12-04-2023, 01:19 PM

Another name from the past rises like a pheonix .. err ignore the pheonix bit, bit too many flames and stuff involved in that

Welcome back to interesting times and beautiful UK biking weather...

11-04-2023, 10:26 AM	#1
Space Cadet Registered User Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Kelvedon Bike: Monster 950 Posts: 2	Hi (back again!) Hi all, was last a member (same Username) on here c. 10+ years ago when I first had a pre-owned 620 Capirex and then a new 1100S. Long story short have had a biking break in-between, but have now just bought a new 950 (937!) SP.....

12-04-2023, 10:09 AM	#4
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 554	Welcome back to the forum Space Cadet. __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

12-04-2023, 01:19 PM	#6
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,189	Another name from the past rises like a pheonix .. err ignore the pheonix bit, bit too many flames and stuff involved in that Welcome back to interesting times and beautiful UK biking weather... __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

11-04-2023, 12:23 PM	#2
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	Welcome back! So, how does the new Monster compare with your memories of the old 1100? Almost the same weight but more power/less torque. Don't forget to post a few photos. You'll need to use a photo hosting site to get pictures on here. I use www.postimages.org/signup. Once you've uploaded your picture to Postimage, you should be presented with these options... Click on the blue 'copy' icon next to the 'hotlink for forums' address and paste it into your post.

12-04-2023, 07:24 AM	#3
Space Cadet Registered User Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Kelvedon Bike: Monster 950 Posts: 2	Thanks, not been out on it much as it was only delivered 3 weeks ago and I've had a week away in-between. It's only going to be for the odd ride on a weekend really. Interesting though regarding the power/torque/weight, hadn't thought about that, but will report back. I remember when I bought the 1100S, it was only say 4-5 years newer but in that time things had advanced and it was actually lighter than the 620, even though it had almost twice the engine size! Thanks for the photo link.

12-04-2023, 10:44 AM	#5
walkingpictures preneolithic frebie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cambridge Bike: S4Rs Posts: 319	Welcome back Mark,this is still a great place to be with some good advice and a lot of knowledgeable people.Enjoy the bike when you get chance to ride it. Kimbo