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Old 18-09-2018, 10:25 PM   #91
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I love what you've done to yours, Merlin, always an inspiration!

Out of curiosity, bearing in mind your weight-saving exercise, what springs did Maxton fit in your forks?
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Old 18-09-2018, 11:26 PM   #92
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I love what you've done to yours, Merlin, always an inspiration!

Out of curiosity, bearing in mind your weight-saving exercise, what springs did Maxton fit in your forks?
12st 5lb (ish) rider GP 30 cartridge - first springs were 10, just a tad firm for me so they are 9.5 now
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Old 18-09-2018, 11:38 PM   #93
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12st 5lb (ish) rider GP 30 cartridge - first springs were 10, just a tad firm for me so they are 9.5 now
Thanks for the info., Merlin. That's interesting - I'm a similar weight to you and have K-tech 8.5 N/mm springs, which i find a bit firm. I thought you might have gone lighter with your featherweight machine.

I guess, if you're not chasing ultimate lap times, so much depends on personal preferences.
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Old 20-09-2018, 03:24 PM   #94
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Thanks for the info., Merlin. That's interesting - I'm a similar weight to you and have K-tech 8.5 N/mm springs, which i find a bit firm. I thought you might have gone lighter with your featherweight machine.

I guess, if you're not chasing ultimate lap times, so much depends on personal preferences.
I think you're right, I also still find the 9 firm, but was reluctant to experiment further as there have been occasions when I've been out on B roads when I've thought "this is great, don't mess with it"! I'm OK with the compromise for now.
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Old 19-10-2018, 04:04 PM   #95
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A nice bit of gold bling!



An Öhlins DU432 originally made for the Asian market. As with the DU737 it replaced, I've changed the spring from 115N/mm to 105N/mm. More details here: http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...d.php?p=560268
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Old 19-10-2018, 05:07 PM   #96
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Very very nice
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Old 19-10-2018, 06:14 PM   #97
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Thanks, Ron.
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Old 14-11-2018, 11:07 PM   #98
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wowzerr !! nice , I thought I kept my bike clean !! that's on another level * )
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Old 31-03-2019, 03:41 PM   #99
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After this latest bout of spending, I had thought seriously about editing the first post on this thread to remove my statement "I think I've finally stopped buying things for my Monster" as it is patently untrue! But then I thought I'd leave it as a warning to any new owners of the highly addictive nature of Monster modifying! BEWARE! IT NEVER ENDS!

Here's the latest...

Spot the Difference!


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http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...643#post563643
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Old 31-03-2019, 04:20 PM   #100
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After this latest bout of spending, I had thought seriously about editing the first post on this thread to remove my statement "I think I've finally stopped buying things for my Monster" as it is patently untrue! But then I thought I'd leave it as a warning to any new owners of the highly addictive nature of Monster modifying! BEWARE! IT NEVER ENDS!

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Spot the Difference!


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http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...643#post563643
Very nice. Any chance there’ll be some white wheels on it Too?
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New tyres?
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Old 31-03-2019, 06:58 PM   #102
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Very nice. Any chance there’ll be some white wheels on it Too?
My thoughts as well...
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Old 04-04-2019, 01:09 AM   #103
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wowser Lud , that's clean as clean , love the front mudguard , I was guna ask where you got that but you had it custom painted as well ? how many miles on that looks like new ! might go for the smoked front screen that's nice as well, so what's the benefit of the 1100s flywheel ? torque engine breaking ?
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Old 04-04-2019, 10:04 PM   #104
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New tyres?
Well spotted, Mr Gazza! Actually, they've been resprayed too!

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My thoughts as well...
No chance! Been there with my S2R - too much like hard work.

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wowser Lud , that's clean as clean , love the front mudguard , I was guna ask where you got that but you had it custom painted as well ? how many miles on that looks like new ! might go for the smoked front screen that's nice as well, so what's the benefit of the 1100s flywheel ? torque engine breaking ?
Glad you like it, Vince. Yes, the mudguard was painted by Steve at Image Design Custom based on the M1200.

I don't get to ride it as much as I'd like so it's only done 9,000 miles.

I don't know if you've ridden an Evo, but low speed town work feels much rougher than your S. Part of that is down to the restrictive emissions stuff, but I think most of it is down to the lighter flywheel.

The heavier S flywheel helps to smooth out the low-speed power pulses and gives the chain an easier time too as you notice a lot less chain slap. Also, engine braking is a lot less fierce if you shut off suddenly. In theory, it will blunt the acceleration a little but, as I'm running lower gearing than standard, I've not noticed any loss of oomph. More details here http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=54450
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Old 05-04-2019, 07:34 AM   #105
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I might go for the smoked front screen that's nice as well
I just tried that link I posted earlier in this thread (#8) and it doesn't appear to work anymore. However, a quick check on eBay throws up this,

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Windshiel...o/143192437128

which I think is the same one I bought and from the same supplier. Still only £10 with free postage. They also do black, chrome, iridium and others to suit all tastes.
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