It's been a long time...

12-06-2017, 09:44 AM

Well I suppose it had to happen. I missed my Monster. It's been nearly four years since I had one, my beloved M900ie,Frank first, Amy second (for those of you who remember the gold incarnations). That went to make way for a German beastie which I loved but a few weeks ago some thieving scum stole it ...so now... Well, the replacement is Italian, red (with a splash of a white stripe), and beefy (like its owner). Been a long time so we will soon be back in the UKMOC fold. As will the wife. Hurrah for Monsters.

Albie · 12-06-2017, 01:06 PM

Welcome back.

Grumpy · 12-06-2017, 01:12 PM

Have you been seduced by the dark side!

12-06-2017, 01:21 PM

Thanks Albie and Grumpy - I missed the Monster and having taken one for a test ride the other week the replacement for the BMW wasn't really in question. The character of the engine, the ergonomics and the noise were just calling my name. I've not had a red on since my original M600 back in 2002!!! How frightening is that? 15 years ago. Happy anniversary perhaps!!!

Albie · 12-06-2017, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benson

Thanks Albie and Grumpy - I missed the Monster and having taken one for a test ride the other week the replacement for the BMW wasn't really in question. The character of the engine, the ergonomics and the noise were just calling my name. I've not had a red on since my original M600 back in 2002!!! How frightening is that? 15 years ago. Happy anniversary perhaps!!!

I have gone backwards. I question myself often but the answer is just simply Monster pure and simple.. Look forward to seeing you sometime on your new steed.

17-06-2017, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benson

The character of the engine, the ergonomics and the noise were just calling my name.

The 821 stripe called my name too so I bought it

rollo22 · 12-06-2017, 01:32 PM

Welcome back to Monster land.

alan c · 12-06-2017, 01:50 PM

Hi Benson, welcome back !

12-06-2017, 02:22 PM

Thanks - it feels good to be back - well almost, delivery this Saturday. Very excited.....

Grumpy · 12-06-2017, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benson

Thanks - it feels good to be back - well almost, delivery this Saturday. Very excited.....

So I bimble will be in order!.......

bigredduke · 12-06-2017, 09:26 PM

Welcome back m'dearyo.

Pedro · 12-06-2017, 09:55 PM

Hi Rach

Trust you took my recommendations!!

Ped

Zimbo · 18-06-2017, 07:27 AM

Good to see you back :-)

slob · 18-06-2017, 07:35 AM

How was Saturday?

:-D

18-06-2017, 09:48 AM

Thanks folks. The bikes arrived and the insurance clicked in and off we went. Masham in the dales - the long way round. Lovely roads for few revs and the smiles were broad. The scenery was beautiful and aside from the inevitable invisible neutral a few times the bikes were faultless. I can feel already how the ending will unwind though of course I'm being VERy mindful of the rev limit. It's like you're really part of the frame, the whole thing swoops around and is so sweet to turn. Brakes. Wow.....

Anyway....we stopped at a Fantastic cafe called Jimmy Baghdads in Masham market square, very much worth a visit if you're ever that way....we also stopped for the obligatory natter with a family whose son is riding today in the British youth trials event up the road ( he's the champ!) and talked the usual bike stories and a hankering after moving to the Isle of Man for the roads, the people and the pace of life!

A fairly swift but careful return saw the miles clock up on our first Monstrous ride out. I thi kJo rather loves her 821 stripe too. Lots of grins. Lots. I can't wait for the Evotech parcel of things to arrive - thanks to Ped for the heads up!

12-06-2017, 09:44 AM	#1
benson Guest Posts: n/a	It's been a long time... Well I suppose it had to happen. I missed my Monster. It's been nearly four years since I had one, my beloved M900ie,Frank first, Amy second (for those of you who remember the gold incarnations). That went to make way for a German beastie which I loved but a few weeks ago some thieving scum stole it ...so now... Well, the replacement is Italian, red (with a splash of a white stripe), and beefy (like its owner). Been a long time so we will soon be back in the UKMOC fold. As will the wife. Hurrah for Monsters.

12-06-2017, 01:06 PM	#2
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,034	Welcome back. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

12-06-2017, 01:12 PM	#3
Grumpy record breaker!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peterborough Bike: M1200R Posts: 2,155	Have you been seduced by the dark side! __________________ It's not the destination, but the journey that matters Definition of a motorbike, a devise for overtaking cars!

12-06-2017, 01:21 PM	#4
benson Guest Posts: n/a	Red one this time... Thanks Albie and Grumpy - I missed the Monster and having taken one for a test ride the other week the replacement for the BMW wasn't really in question. The character of the engine, the ergonomics and the noise were just calling my name. I've not had a red on since my original M600 back in 2002!!! How frightening is that? 15 years ago. Happy anniversary perhaps!!!

12-06-2017, 01:32 PM	#7
rollo22 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moreton-in-Marsh Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,083	Welcome back to Monster land. __________________ IF ALL ELSE FAILS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

12-06-2017, 01:50 PM	#8
alan c alan (blockhead) c Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dartford Bike: M1100 Posts: 2,228	Hi Benson, welcome back !

12-06-2017, 02:22 PM	#9
benson Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks - it feels good to be back - well almost, delivery this Saturday. Very excited.....

12-06-2017, 09:26 PM	#11
bigredduke Nothing to see here Join Date: May 2005 Location: brough Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,550	Welcome back m'dearyo.

12-06-2017, 09:55 PM	#12
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,158	Hi Rach Trust you took my recommendations!! Ped __________________ Monster 1200R! KTM 990 SuperDuke

18-06-2017, 07:27 AM	#13
Zimbo Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Stonehouse, Glos Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,085	Good to see you back :-)

18-06-2017, 07:35 AM	#14
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,733	How was Saturday? :-D

18-06-2017, 09:48 AM	#15
benson Guest Posts: n/a	Sun Saturday and Monsters Thanks folks. The bikes arrived and the insurance clicked in and off we went. Masham in the dales - the long way round. Lovely roads for few revs and the smiles were broad. The scenery was beautiful and aside from the inevitable invisible neutral a few times the bikes were faultless. I can feel already how the ending will unwind though of course I'm being VERy mindful of the rev limit. It's like you're really part of the frame, the whole thing swoops around and is so sweet to turn. Brakes. Wow..... Anyway....we stopped at a Fantastic cafe called Jimmy Baghdads in Masham market square, very much worth a visit if you're ever that way....we also stopped for the obligatory natter with a family whose son is riding today in the British youth trials event up the road ( he's the champ!) and talked the usual bike stories and a hankering after moving to the Isle of Man for the roads, the people and the pace of life! A fairly swift but careful return saw the miles clock up on our first Monstrous ride out. I thi kJo rather loves her 821 stripe too. Lots of grins. Lots. I can't wait for the Evotech parcel of things to arrive - thanks to Ped for the heads up!