What I like/dislike about my M1100 Evo

[BeePee]

The handlebars on my 1100s were killing my wrists even after 50 miles. They were the same ones fitted to my CanAm Renegade 800rX (made by Magura I think ).
I changed them for Easton bars, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-EASTON...a#ht_500wt_949

I bought the Henry Reed bend with a slightly higher rise than standard Ducati.
2 mods to keep in mind if you choose this option,
1. adjust your lock stops to suit the new bars
2. I added a 2" adjuster to the stock throttle cable as I felt the standard length was now on the short tight side.

I also fitted Rizoma grips and throttle to complete the install, result........PERFECT !

[d8mok]

Good write up mate.

[boris]

Don't you just hate the way the reservoirs bounce around like a pair of demented Punk Rockers??

[BeePee]

Originally Posted by boris

Don't you just hate the way the reservoirs bounce around like a pair of demented Punk Rockers??

YES !

M1100s and it even makes me change down to smooth the revs out to stop it, an y tips, Rizoma reservoir and mount was my next mod but it's about £75 a side !

[Rally]

Originally Posted by BeePee

YES !

M1100s and it even makes me change down to smooth the revs out to stop it, an y tips, Rizoma reservoir and mount was my next mod but it's about £75 a side !

Keep the revs in the 'fun' zone above 5000rpm and they will never shake again!

Originally Posted by boris

Don't you just hate the way the reservoirs bounce around like a pair of demented Punk Rockers??

Yes, especially the front brake's. I suppose nothing can be done to stop it.

[SunEye]

Originally Posted by boris

Don't you just hate the way the reservoirs bounce around like a pair of demented Punk Rockers??

It's not at the top of my list of hates, but it does seem like a bit of a design issue. Mounting them on long bits of springy aluminium and then using rubber mountings means that any vibration is accentuated by the long arm and the rubber does little to damp the vibration. They would be better mounted directly onto the bars as they are on many other bikes.

Jeez that rear sprocket/brake disc on the same side sounds off putting, especially as scottoilers tend to lube alot even on their minimum setting so getting it on your disc is a real possibility.
Is the steering lock left-to-right good on them? My 600 monster is awful, catches me out nearly every day some way or another.
Whats the difference in price between M1100 evo and your old M1100?

[Capo]

Originally Posted by urbanfireblade

Jeez that rear sprocket/brake disc on the same side sounds off putting, especially as scottoilers tend to lube alot even on their minimum setting so getting it on your disc is a real possibility.

As they have been since the 996. The distance between the chain and the disc is over 4 inches, I don't recollect problems with chain lube getting on the disc, unless you actually spray it on there.

[SunEye]

Originally Posted by urbanfireblade

Jeez that rear sprocket/brake disc on the same side sounds off putting, especially as scottoilers tend to lube alot even on their minimum setting so getting it on your disc is a real possibility.
Is the steering lock left-to-right good on them? My 600 monster is awful, catches me out nearly every day some way or another.
Whats the difference in price between M1100 evo and your old M1100?

I wouldn't be put off by the rear sprocket/brake disc situation. Only if you use a flingy chain lube is there a problem. I had an issue with some Michelin chain lube that I picked up in France when I needed some chain lube. I believe the Wurth dry chain lube is good stuff which doesn't fling. A Scottoiler may be an issue if the oil flings.

The steering lock is pants. I think that's a Monster thing. Doesn't really bother me.

In November 2010 I paid about £8600 for a new 2009 M1100 with carbon Termis and Corse bodywork (RRP was over £10,000). The RRP for a 2012 Evo is £9250. In July this year I traded in my M1100 (with 15,000 miles on it) and paid £1000 to get a brand new Evo.

Originally Posted by urbanfireblade

Jeez that rear sprocket/brake disc on the same side sounds off putting, especially as scottoilers tend to lube alot even on their minimum setting so getting it on your disc is a real possibility.

Had this issue on my VFR800VTEC? The Scottoiler would regulary lube the tyre, disc, wheel, rear frame, plastics etc, especially if you made a habit of "making progress"

Made a template & cut up an old Ikea plastic chopping board, no more issues...



Just reverted to using the Scottoil to lube my chain - but this is done when the bike has just come back from a ride, get the back wheel up on a paddock stand & run a drizzle on the chain??

Chain will cool down after the oil has soaked into all the gaps leaving it superbly lubricated without any *fling* everywhere....

I actually really like exhaust style (although I'd change it / gut it) over the conical shape ones on the old model or 696/796 versions.

The 1100 evo is what I personally think the new big cc Monster should have looked like from the start