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31-12-2013, 07:06 PM

The combination of high carb,mounted over a hot engine ( so fuel evaporates emptying the float chambers)and a pump operated by cranking the engine ,sound like a good plan for high starter motor /battery wear. Is this a problem on carb models ?
I usually stay away from anything I can't fix,fuel injection being one such thing,but in this instance is injection the better option ?

boris · 31-12-2013, 07:41 PM

Greetings 'D' and welcome to the potential money pit. I'm not too far away from you and I have two babies in the man-cave. Im sure a look-see could be aranged in the new year if weather and timings permit? Happy Hog-mny..

steeevvvooo · 02-01-2014, 11:04 AM

Don't discount bike delivery. I have never used them but I beleive a few on here have used companies such as BSD to deliver bikes. I've no idea of the cost but it may open up loads more options...

For example, http://www.wemovebikesandquads.co.uk/ states Scotland "from £140"

Now then... I have a nice S2R 1000 in the for sale section

02-01-2014, 03:02 PM

furry boots is ye bike

Mr Gazza · 02-01-2014, 04:09 PM

I am down here in Norfolk. When I was searching for my Monster earlier this year, all the good'uns seemed to be in Aberdeenshire or Northern Ireland.
I actually priced up a plane ticket to go and see the Aberdeen one (Kinloss I think it was), but it just put too much on the price and there was the adventure of riding an unknown bike home about 500 miles or so..!!

Eventually the wait ended and I found what I was looking for in Trowbridge...Still 200 miles from my door, and it was a non runner too, so no chance of riding it home.
It cost me £200 to get it home in a borrowed Transit and it was a long days drive.

Bearing that in mind it could make those bike hauliers seem like quite good value.?

It's not quite the same as being able to see what you are buying in the flesh, but these days it is so easy to send endless photos from all angles, and there are all sorts of ways to avoid being stiched up...Like buying from a known member on here for instance..

Dirty · 02-01-2014, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drumnagorrach

furry boots is ye bike

Good old google translate!

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=48530

02-01-2014, 04:21 PM

You can hire a Transit size van for around £35 a day, plus fuel

Alan H

Funkatronic · 02-01-2014, 05:47 PM

just shipped a bike london to derby for £131 with BLD
same price for anywhere in england and wales

service takes up to 10 working days but it was much quicker even with the public holidays
i booked it on xmas eve, bike collected on the 27th delivered today 2nd jan

02-01-2014, 06:17 PM

And a fine bike it is too.

02-01-2014, 06:58 PM

chuffed as ****

02-01-2014, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peter

chuffed as ****

The dog looks less than pleased at losing the spot in front of the radiator!
Maybe get him a new collar with this on:

02-01-2014, 08:38 PM

Hands off bitch it's all mine and so is the dog.

02-01-2014, 11:56 PM

Looking good in the lounge Pete/Elli, you must both be as chuffed as a dog with 2 dongles.
Hopefully we will meet up sometime this year

Alan H

BeePee · 03-01-2014, 12:12 AM

That's my bike !

03-01-2014, 10:42 AM

My 900ie is still for sale and a bargin @ £1500.00 for a 02 bike.
I am sure the first to come and see the bike would buy. (carbon panels etc now removed)

31-12-2013, 07:41 PM	#2
boris More Tools! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Forres Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 296	Greetings 'D' and welcome to the potential money pit. I'm not too far away from you and I have two babies in the man-cave. Im sure a look-see could be aranged in the new year if weather and timings permit? Happy Hog-mny.. __________________ Boris from Forres

02-01-2014, 05:47 PM	#8
Funkatronic another year another bike Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 1,597	just shipped a bike london to derby for £131 with BLD same price for anywhere in england and wales service takes up to 10 working days but it was much quicker even with the public holidays i booked it on xmas eve, bike collected on the 27th delivered today 2nd jan Last edited by Funkatronic; 02-01-2014 at 05:56 PM..

03-01-2014, 12:12 AM	#14
BeePee Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: GALSTON Bike: S2r Posts: 215	That's my bike ! __________________

31-12-2013, 07:06 PM	#1
Drumnagorrach Guest Posts: n/a	The combination of high carb,mounted over a hot engine ( so fuel evaporates emptying the float chambers)and a pump operated by cranking the engine ,sound like a good plan for high starter motor /battery wear. Is this a problem on carb models ? I usually stay away from anything I can't fix,fuel injection being one such thing,but in this instance is injection the better option ?

02-01-2014, 11:04 AM	#3
steeevvvooo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bromley Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,512	Don't discount bike delivery. I have never used them but I beleive a few on here have used companies such as BSD to deliver bikes. I've no idea of the cost but it may open up loads more options... For example, http://www.wemovebikesandquads.co.uk/ states Scotland "from £140" Now then... I have a nice S2R 1000 in the for sale section

02-01-2014, 03:02 PM	#4
Drumnagorrach Guest Posts: n/a	furry boots is ye bike

02-01-2014, 04:09 PM	#5
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,831	I am down here in Norfolk. When I was searching for my Monster earlier this year, all the good'uns seemed to be in Aberdeenshire or Northern Ireland. I actually priced up a plane ticket to go and see the Aberdeen one (Kinloss I think it was), but it just put too much on the price and there was the adventure of riding an unknown bike home about 500 miles or so..!! Eventually the wait ended and I found what I was looking for in Trowbridge...Still 200 miles from my door, and it was a non runner too, so no chance of riding it home. It cost me £200 to get it home in a borrowed Transit and it was a long days drive. Bearing that in mind it could make those bike hauliers seem like quite good value.? It's not quite the same as being able to see what you are buying in the flesh, but these days it is so easy to send endless photos from all angles, and there are all sorts of ways to avoid being stiched up...Like buying from a known member on here for instance..

02-01-2014, 04:21 PM	#7
Fatal Guest Posts: n/a	You can hire a Transit size van for around £35 a day, plus fuel Alan H

02-01-2014, 06:17 PM	#9
peter Guest Posts: n/a	And a fine bike it is too.

02-01-2014, 08:38 PM	#12
elli.d Guest Posts: n/a	Hands off bitch it's all mine and so is the dog.

02-01-2014, 11:56 PM	#13
Fatal Guest Posts: n/a	Looking good in the lounge Pete/Elli, you must both be as chuffed as a dog with 2 dongles. Hopefully we will meet up sometime this year Alan H

03-01-2014, 10:42 AM	#15
scrapps Guest Posts: n/a	My 900ie is still for sale and a bargin @ £1500.00 for a 02 bike. I am sure the first to come and see the bike would buy. (carbon panels etc now removed)