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Its all grey now
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: southampton
Bike: M1200s
Posts: 2,940
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uksurfers 796
After getting rid of my S4 earlier this year, i was looking round at another Monsters,i thought it was time to try a new one.
I had already owned a 600 Dark, it was my first one, so i ended up looking at new bikes, after having a test ride on the 796 at MOB day in Belgium, i came back and booked a test ride on one at Moto Rapido. As I took off down the A272 towards loomies cafe, i realised how much fun these lighter bikes are, i had a great test ride and ordered one a couple of days later. Andrew the sales guy at MR was more than helpful and i ordered a body kit for it at the same time. I have fitted a tail tidy now and am awaiting delivery of a new exhaust, only done 300 miles so am hoping to get the first service out the way and use the throttle a little bit more. Here she is (pictures courtesy of Gordon H) ![]() ![]()
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That looks superb, I'm hoping to get the IOM 78 kit next Spring. Hope you have many happy miles on it, the new ones do grow on you
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another year another bike
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: London
Bike: S2r 1000
Posts: 1,597
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nice choice
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I still have the s4r!
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: salisbury, wiltshire
Bike: S4r
Posts: 1,896
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HEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nice monnie mate, hope u DONT ride it in the winter, she'll get all salty.
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Farnborough
Bike: No Bike Yet!
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Its all grey now
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: southampton
Bike: M1200s
Posts: 2,940
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its alot lighter than the S4, handles easier as you dont have to heave it out of corners, it does fly round corners and it gives alot of confidence on the angle. its alot of fun, but hasnt got the grunt, but weighing alot less and only 13hp down i think.
It will be more interesting when its run in, and the new exhaust is fitted, as the demo i took out had me grinning ![]() Yes, the R1 is still in the garage ![]() Quote:
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Bromley
Bike: M1100evo
Posts: 1,512
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Really like the colour scheme. I'm toying with the idea of a newer scheme on the S2R at some point and this one is high on the list
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Looks Good Martin, trust you'll be glad to have a 796 back in the fold again.
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You Are What You Is
Join Date: May 2005
Location: A Foward Location
Bike: S4r
Posts: 1,948
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Taking life easy........
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Bike: Other Not a Ducati
Posts: 1,969
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Cool, what's it like compared to the S4? Still got the R1?
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: widnes
Bike: M1100s
Posts: 780
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It's looking good Martin...
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No more Monster...
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: London
Bike: Other Not a Ducati
Posts: 4,326
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Looking very nice Mart.
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These must fit a Monster?
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Stockton Heath
Bike: Multiple Monsters
Posts: 1,036
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Welcome back! Not jealous in the slightest....!
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We're all mad here
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Bike: Other Not a Ducati
Posts: 1,536
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Good to have you back in the fold and she is very nice
I have a can of AC50 in the garage - as the bike is so clean you should be able to apply yourself very easily - there are lots of threads on it from last year ![]() ![]() ![]() PS much prefer following you on the monnie than the R1 (or should I say much easier at the moment lets wait until its run in thought ![]()
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