The New 900

Blah blah · 15-07-2012, 08:26 PM

At last, sunny and managed to get out for a few miles...

As a comparison against my old 750 (which I last rode 9 months ago), it seems a bit more settled, less twitchy and slower to turn in. It doesn't 'fall' into slow speed corners like the 750. It could be down to the tyres and the fact that I'd previously sorted the suspension, current are some Bridgstone sports touring thingies, old were Michelin Pilot Pures, and they're slightly different sizes.

Power is not noticeably different, very linear, pick up is great and it'll wheely off the throttle - I've already had the back step out

(probably tyres again) and I seemed to be making a bit more progress (ahem

officer) than before which would suggest it's got considerably more power than I used to have.

All in all, a good first ride, but a list of things now to sort out, the joys of second hand bikes...

Fuel light keeps coming on, then going off, then back on even after I filled the tank,

so that's gotta be fixed. Mirrors are pants, I still don't like the hi-levels (quite like the look of a quat-box), the dash lights are rubbish and the seating position felt slightly different, lower perhaps and my ar5e was numb after 50 miles...

Oh, and it needs a damn good clean.

16-07-2012, 10:25 AM

Could you not change the link pipes and put the silencers at low level?

gary tompkins · 16-07-2012, 11:19 AM

Upper link pipes are welded to silencers on a lot of high level cans

It's easier to swap them for low levels which include matching link pipes

cactus · 16-07-2012, 12:59 PM

Got to say I'm not a fan of high level pipes, NRP can do a tidy underslung exhaust system for the Monster. http://www.nrpexhausts.co.uk/

16-07-2012, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gary tompkins

Upper link pipes are welded to silencers on a lot of high level cans

It's easier to swap them for low levels which include matching link pipes

Yes, but I thought these used a separate link pipe? From this thread: http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=44907

16-07-2012, 01:02 PM

Me too, I think they look totally out of character with the style of a Monster - just my humble opinion however

Yorkie · 16-07-2012, 01:45 PM

I think hi-level cans look wrong if they are not positioned correctly (Tight to the side) and if the poke out beyond the seat.

mine couldnt get any tighter. (And thats not just 'cos I'm Northern)

Yorkie

16-07-2012, 01:52 PM

Oh no not how did they first make copper wire........

Yorkie · 16-07-2012, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Oh no not how did they first make copper wire........

Just rude, plain rude!

Yorkie

Blah blah · 16-07-2012, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by He11cat

Oh no not how did they first make copper wire........

eh?

I'm must be getting old...

Yorkie · 17-07-2012, 02:34 PM

Dude, I think that was aimed at me.

Yorkie

utopia · 16-07-2012, 02:35 PM

Glad you're enjoying the new steed.

Personally, I've grown to prefer high levels.
I like the look of both high and low, but I prefer the cleanliness of the rear end with high cans, as well as the improved access to chain, rear brake etc for maintenance.
I also have a theory that the extra length of pipe makes the engine smoother and more tractable at lower revs, making the whole thing less "lumpy". This might even be more pronounced on the 900 than it seems to be on my 750. Then again it could just be subjective, but I rather think not. I found a similar effect on my trials honda with a longer, Miller exhaust.
Visually speaking, if I went back to low cans I would be very tempted to try a single can system.

Blah blah · 16-07-2012, 07:00 PM

The link is separate to the cans, and I am currently investigating the options for low level links, unfortunately cardboard tube isn't very good...

15-07-2012, 08:26 PM	#1
Blah blah Upsetting normal people.. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Portreath Bike: S2r Posts: 833	The New 900 At last, sunny and managed to get out for a few miles... As a comparison against my old 750 (which I last rode 9 months ago), it seems a bit more settled, less twitchy and slower to turn in. It doesn't 'fall' into slow speed corners like the 750. It could be down to the tyres and the fact that I'd previously sorted the suspension, current are some Bridgstone sports touring thingies, old were Michelin Pilot Pures, and they're slightly different sizes. Power is not noticeably different, very linear, pick up is great and it'll wheely off the throttle - I've already had the back step out (probably tyres again) and I seemed to be making a bit more progress (ahem officer) than before which would suggest it's got considerably more power than I used to have. All in all, a good first ride, but a list of things now to sort out, the joys of second hand bikes... Fuel light keeps coming on, then going off, then back on even after I filled the tank, so that's gotta be fixed. Mirrors are pants, I still don't like the hi-levels (quite like the look of a quat-box), the dash lights are rubbish and the seating position felt slightly different, lower perhaps and my ar5e was numb after 50 miles... Oh, and it needs a damn good clean. __________________ Power is nothing without control... I have neither !

16-07-2012, 11:19 AM	#3
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Upper link pipes are welded to silencers on a lot of high level cans It's easier to swap them for low levels which include matching link pipes __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

16-07-2012, 01:45 PM	#7
Yorkie Anglo-Saxon Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Bike: M900 Posts: 2,485	I think hi-level cans look wrong if they are not positioned correctly (Tight to the side) and if the poke out beyond the seat. mine couldnt get any tighter. (And thats not just 'cos I'm Northern) Yorkie __________________ NO ICE, GUN IT!

17-07-2012, 02:34 PM	#11
Yorkie Anglo-Saxon Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Bike: M900 Posts: 2,485	Dude, I think that was aimed at me. Yorkie __________________ NO ICE, GUN IT!

16-07-2012, 07:00 PM	#13
Blah blah Upsetting normal people.. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Portreath Bike: S2r Posts: 833	The link is separate to the cans, and I am currently investigating the options for low level links, unfortunately cardboard tube isn't very good... __________________ Power is nothing without control... I have neither !

16-07-2012, 10:25 AM	#2
J_Dub Guest Posts: n/a	Could you not change the link pipes and put the silencers at low level?

16-07-2012, 12:59 PM	#4
cactus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dundee Bike: M900ie Posts: 299	Got to say I'm not a fan of high level pipes, NRP can do a tidy underslung exhaust system for the Monster. http://www.nrpexhausts.co.uk/

16-07-2012, 01:02 PM	#6
Nottsbiker Guest Posts: n/a	Me too, I think they look totally out of character with the style of a Monster - just my humble opinion however

16-07-2012, 01:52 PM	#8
He11cat Guest Posts: n/a	Oh no not how did they first make copper wire........

16-07-2012, 02:35 PM	#12
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,562	Glad you're enjoying the new steed. Personally, I've grown to prefer high levels. I like the look of both high and low, but I prefer the cleanliness of the rear end with high cans, as well as the improved access to chain, rear brake etc for maintenance. I also have a theory that the extra length of pipe makes the engine smoother and more tractable at lower revs, making the whole thing less "lumpy". This might even be more pronounced on the 900 than it seems to be on my 750. Then again it could just be subjective, but I rather think not. I found a similar effect on my trials honda with a longer, Miller exhaust. Visually speaking, if I went back to low cans I would be very tempted to try a single can system.