New Monster owner

28-05-2008, 12:46 PM

Hi all

Just registered on the site having just passed my test last november, left it pretty late as I'll be hitting the big 40 this year. Rode bikes from about 12 years old on the farm but never got round to taking my test! Lived in Cyprus for a couple of years and got around on an old GPz 550 (R.I.P.) after an argument with a taxi! Now married with 3 kids and thought it would be sensible to get a bike for commuting purposes. Did a 3 day Direct Access with ACE Motorcycle Training in Brislington who were fantastic. Trained by ex Para turned racer turned instructor, then jogged across the road to pick up a 695 and fitted some termis on it straightaway, then after overhearing the salesman in Riders say "the 695 is a perfect bike for a girl" (No disrespect ladies, but it was my wife who convinced me!) I decided to hock it in for an S4RS Tricolore, one chopped tail and full race termis later plus a remortgage and no Christmas for the next 5 years (only kidding kids!) I am a very proud owner of a fantastic machine. Have to say, never thought it would all happen so fast. Needless to say, still working off the chicken strips and in no hurry to keep up with the Stoners of this world! (Not for a while anyhoo!!)

Justin
Bristol

singletrack · 28-05-2008, 12:49 PM

Welcome to

You have chosen a lovely bike. ( but you need to change your profile!)

28-05-2008, 01:00 PM

Hi What do I need to change on my profile? Bit naiive here!

singletrack · 28-05-2008, 01:02 PM

aha - you've done it already. A picture of your new bike, and changed the model.
LOVELY! That colour scheme is beautiful.

28-05-2008, 01:05 PM

Thanks, have to admit its a real head turner and the termis have totally changed it into a real Monster

Nonnie · 28-05-2008, 02:05 PM

Hi and welcome.

Love Triclore.

J.P · 28-05-2008, 02:15 PM

More Justin's in the club, hoorah !

Welcome and a great choice of bike. That Testastretta engine is fantastic.
Not too many of the newer ones around though and with your tricolor colour scheme it'll really stand out.
All you need now is a 14 tooth front sprocket, performance ECU, Power Commander and a dyno run and you'll really be unleashing the beast.
Like me.

28-05-2008, 02:26 PM

Cheers J.P. I've got the ECU in with the Termis, no power commander just yet but I'm sure I'll be getting to it at some point!

J.P · 28-05-2008, 02:51 PM

It would be rude not to let the engine really sing when you'v gone to all that trouble already. And if you have an open airbox fitted it'll be SO LOUD.

28-05-2008, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.P

It would be rude not to let the engine really sing when you'v gone to all that trouble already. And if you have an open airbox fitted it'll be SO LOUD.

And then when all thats done, you can move on to the open clutch cover, red pressure plate, new stainless springs, R&G crash bungs, integrated tail light.........................and the never ending list goes on!!!

Welcome!!!

28-05-2008, 03:53 PM

from one nubee to another 'welcome' - loving the paint splits!!

28-05-2008, 06:18 PM

That's a seriously nice bike, hmmmm tricolore...

28-05-2008, 06:25 PM

Thanks, I love it - no doubt I'll succumb to the temptation of the upgrade catalogue as its my intention to hang on to it for a few years.

28-05-2008, 06:32 PM

Hi Justin.

Nice bike and welcome to UKMOC.
A bit like meself eh?, second wind later on in life.
I havn't been a member long, everyone is friendly and helpful, as you have obviously found out.

Nice one,
George.

28-05-2008, 06:44 PM

Hi George

Thankyou, yes, should have got back in the saddle years ago but I just never got round to it. Having ridden bikes abroad on my car licence made me a bit complacent. The DAC really kicked me up the backside as it meant there was no messing about in getting my licence. I've also endured the quips from my wife who passed her test some 10-12 years ago!

28-05-2008, 12:46 PM	#1
cairojay Guest Posts: n/a	New Monster owner Hi all Just registered on the site having just passed my test last november, left it pretty late as I'll be hitting the big 40 this year. Rode bikes from about 12 years old on the farm but never got round to taking my test! Lived in Cyprus for a couple of years and got around on an old GPz 550 (R.I.P.) after an argument with a taxi! Now married with 3 kids and thought it would be sensible to get a bike for commuting purposes. Did a 3 day Direct Access with ACE Motorcycle Training in Brislington who were fantastic. Trained by ex Para turned racer turned instructor, then jogged across the road to pick up a 695 and fitted some termis on it straightaway, then after overhearing the salesman in Riders say "the 695 is a perfect bike for a girl" (No disrespect ladies, but it was my wife who convinced me!) I decided to hock it in for an S4RS Tricolore, one chopped tail and full race termis later plus a remortgage and no Christmas for the next 5 years (only kidding kids!) I am a very proud owner of a fantastic machine. Have to say, never thought it would all happen so fast. Needless to say, still working off the chicken strips and in no hurry to keep up with the Stoners of this world! (Not for a while anyhoo!!) Justin Bristol

28-05-2008, 12:49 PM	#2
singletrack Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glossop Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,513	Welcome to You have chosen a lovely bike. ( but you need to change your profile!) __________________ A woman can never have too many bikes!

28-05-2008, 01:00 PM	#3
cairojay Guest Posts: n/a	Hi What do I need to change on my profile? Bit naiive here! Last edited by cairojay; 30-05-2008 at 06:15 PM..

28-05-2008, 01:02 PM	#4
singletrack Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glossop Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,513	aha - you've done it already. A picture of your new bike, and changed the model. LOVELY! That colour scheme is beautiful. __________________ A woman can never have too many bikes!

28-05-2008, 02:05 PM	#6
Nonnie Dipstick! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Norfolk Bike: M620ie Posts: 1,804	Hi and welcome. Love Triclore. __________________ Behave like a twat? There's an app for that! http://www.think.norfolk.gov.uk/content.asp?pid=6

28-05-2008, 01:05 PM	#5
cairojay Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks, have to admit its a real head turner and the termis have totally changed it into a real Monster

28-05-2008, 02:15 PM	#7
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	More Justin's in the club, hoorah ! Welcome and a great choice of bike. That Testastretta engine is fantastic. Not too many of the newer ones around though and with your tricolor colour scheme it'll really stand out. All you need now is a 14 tooth front sprocket, performance ECU, Power Commander and a dyno run and you'll really be unleashing the beast. Like me. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

28-05-2008, 02:26 PM	#8
cairojay Guest Posts: n/a	Cheers J.P. I've got the ECU in with the Termis, no power commander just yet but I'm sure I'll be getting to it at some point!

28-05-2008, 02:51 PM	#9
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	It would be rude not to let the engine really sing when you'v gone to all that trouble already. And if you have an open airbox fitted it'll be SO LOUD. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

28-05-2008, 03:53 PM	#11
GreyCamo Guest Posts: n/a	from one nubee to another 'welcome' - loving the paint splits!!

28-05-2008, 06:18 PM	#12
Snips Guest Posts: n/a	That's a seriously nice bike, hmmmm tricolore...

28-05-2008, 06:25 PM	#13
cairojay Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks, I love it - no doubt I'll succumb to the temptation of the upgrade catalogue as its my intention to hang on to it for a few years.

28-05-2008, 06:32 PM	#14
BluprintZ Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Justin. Nice bike and welcome to UKMOC. A bit like meself eh?, second wind later on in life. I havn't been a member long, everyone is friendly and helpful, as you have obviously found out. Nice one, George.

28-05-2008, 06:44 PM	#15
cairojay Guest Posts: n/a	Hi George Thankyou, yes, should have got back in the saddle years ago but I just never got round to it. Having ridden bikes abroad on my car licence made me a bit complacent. The DAC really kicked me up the backside as it meant there was no messing about in getting my licence. I've also endured the quips from my wife who passed her test some 10-12 years ago!