My new M1000 Sie

velosam · 24-07-2021, 10:29 PM

If you've seen my thread on Random Chat, you'll know I was looking for a replacement for my 620ie, and I found this one sort of locally... only about 170 miles away. The seller's description was overly accurate, which gave me a lot of confidence, so I put an offer in and said I'd go up today to collect.

When I got there, the bike looked better than I thought. I'm unsure if the SE on the tank means its a special edition, or if that's just a play on the Sie?

It seems to have an aluminium tank, and the carbon bits form the Sie are all present and correct. It's got a Power Commander, and the Remus/Ducati Performance cans (which are quieter than the SP Engineering ones on the 620!), and the top of the airbox has been chopped off. There's a Dyno print out which shows it makes 87.49hp and 68.78ftlbs at the rear wheel.

Luckily, I'd taken the train, and my riding gear, so paid the price then had a great run home via the A93 through Braemar and down over Glenshee.

The 620 is great around town and up to 50mph, but beyond that, I felt as though it needed pushed a bit, especially 2-up. The 1000 is much less stressful to make progress on, and can nip past slower cars easier. It takes more to lean it into corners, but it still handles fantastically.

Plans for tomorrow are to remove the centre stand and to do a tail chop - the tea tray is cracked, so I feel vindicated for do this... plus it looks a zillion times better. I'm also going to remove the bar risers as the current position puts my head right in the buffeting zone from the bikini fairing.

Overall, I'm well chuffed.

Mr Gazza · 24-07-2021, 11:14 PM

The stuff of dreams..

25-07-2021, 04:41 AM

Congratulations ,what a find! Looks in great condition, nice pics too btw

mickj · 25-07-2021, 09:55 AM

Looks like you got a good bike there Sam.

Jez900ie · 25-07-2021, 08:46 PM

Nice buy matey. Looks like a great ride home too.

Darkness · 25-07-2021, 09:13 PM

I like that. A lot!

Luddite · 25-07-2021, 10:04 PM

You've got a real cracker there, Sam, especially if it does have one of the rare and fabled aluminium tanks! I like the S2R inspired paintwork too.

velosam · 25-07-2021, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luddite

You've got a real cracker there, Sam, especially if it does have one of the rare and fabled aluminium tanks! I like the S2R inspired paintwork too.

Oh yeah, the tank is definitely alu.

enbee23 · 25-07-2021, 10:40 PM

Lovely bike, congratulations!

alan s4 · 26-07-2021, 08:39 AM

Re the tail chop, I wouldn't recommend, esp living in Scotland. Your back ends up covered in filth even if it's only slightly wet. Bike looks nice and standard - leave as is IMO, it will be worth more when it comes to sell.

Nasher · 26-07-2021, 08:49 AM

She looks lovely.

Glad I'm not making that decision on the tail chop.
I did mine as it looks sooooo much better, but yours is even rarer than mine.

I suggest like me you just keep the bit of frame you cut off as it can always be welded back on.
If it was me, considering the above, I'd do it.

Nasher.

Mr Gazza · 26-07-2021, 09:12 AM

I can understand wanting to get rid of a plain plastic tea-ray as they aint the prettiest!
But you can get carbon ones which really do show off the rear end.
Swap the number plate illuminator for a little LED and save a couple of pounds at the same time.
I couldn't be without mine, a handy shelf to plonk things on when your hands are full..

Flip · 26-07-2021, 09:20 AM

Ahh that age old question and fuel of much debate…… to chop or not to chop?

I’m normally a ‘poop or get off the pot’ kind of person but as Mr G has touched upon there are other options like a kind of ‘halfway house’ of junking all the unnecessary plastics and adding a little carbon.

Here’s mine on my ‘97 900 (definitely handy for putting that cuppa on):

And for later bikes (if you can find one):

velosam · 26-07-2021, 09:46 AM

My last one had it done, and I much prefer it. I'm not really bothered about riding in the rain to be honest, so it's unlikely to be an issue that I worry about getting wet… if that happens, I’m going straight home anyway.

I’d planned to keep all of the bits, and either some lugs and grub-screws can be made up to re-fit it, or it can be re-welded. I’m really not a fan of the tea tray - it was a means to an end to get the bike legal, but doesn’t fit with the concept design intent.

slob · 26-07-2021, 10:53 AM

Are you sure about an Aluminium tank?!
It looks like a stock steel one from an ‘03/‘04 bike, do you have a magnet handy?

24-07-2021, 10:29 PM	#1
velosam Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Stirling Bike: M1000ie Posts: 120	My new M1000 Sie If you've seen my thread on Random Chat, you'll know I was looking for a replacement for my 620ie, and I found this one sort of locally... only about 170 miles away. The seller's description was overly accurate, which gave me a lot of confidence, so I put an offer in and said I'd go up today to collect. When I got there, the bike looked better than I thought. I'm unsure if the SE on the tank means its a special edition, or if that's just a play on the Sie? It seems to have an aluminium tank, and the carbon bits form the Sie are all present and correct. It's got a Power Commander, and the Remus/Ducati Performance cans (which are quieter than the SP Engineering ones on the 620!), and the top of the airbox has been chopped off. There's a Dyno print out which shows it makes 87.49hp and 68.78ftlbs at the rear wheel. Luckily, I'd taken the train, and my riding gear, so paid the price then had a great run home via the A93 through Braemar and down over Glenshee. The 620 is great around town and up to 50mph, but beyond that, I felt as though it needed pushed a bit, especially 2-up. The 1000 is much less stressful to make progress on, and can nip past slower cars easier. It takes more to lean it into corners, but it still handles fantastically. Plans for tomorrow are to remove the centre stand and to do a tail chop - the tea tray is cracked, so I feel vindicated for do this... plus it looks a zillion times better. I'm also going to remove the bar risers as the current position puts my head right in the buffeting zone from the bikini fairing. Overall, I'm well chuffed.

24-07-2021, 11:14 PM	#2
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,961	The stuff of dreams.. __________________

25-07-2021, 09:55 AM	#4
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 565	Looks like you got a good bike there Sam. __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

25-07-2021, 08:46 PM	#5
Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	Nice buy matey. Looks like a great ride home too. __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed

25-07-2021, 09:13 PM	#6
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	I like that. A lot! __________________ Original and Best since 1993

25-07-2021, 04:41 AM	#3
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	Congratulations ,what a find! Looks in great condition, nice pics too btw

25-07-2021, 10:04 PM	#7
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	You've got a real cracker there, Sam, especially if it does have one of the rare and fabled aluminium tanks! I like the S2R inspired paintwork too.

25-07-2021, 10:40 PM	#9
enbee23 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Nairn Bike: S4r Posts: 99	Lovely bike, congratulations!

26-07-2021, 08:39 AM	#10
alan s4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Glasgow Bike: S4 challenge Posts: 447	Re the tail chop, I wouldn't recommend, esp living in Scotland. Your back ends up covered in filth even if it's only slightly wet. Bike looks nice and standard - leave as is IMO, it will be worth more when it comes to sell.

26-07-2021, 08:49 AM	#11
Nasher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Portsmouth Bike: M900 Posts: 1,518	She looks lovely. Glad I'm not making that decision on the tail chop. I did mine as it looks sooooo much better, but yours is even rarer than mine. I suggest like me you just keep the bit of frame you cut off as it can always be welded back on. If it was me, considering the above, I'd do it. Nasher. __________________ Heaven doesn't want me, and Hell is afraid I'll take over.

26-07-2021, 09:12 AM	#12
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,961	I can understand wanting to get rid of a plain plastic tea-ray as they aint the prettiest! But you can get carbon ones which really do show off the rear end. Swap the number plate illuminator for a little LED and save a couple of pounds at the same time. I couldn't be without mine, a handy shelf to plonk things on when your hands are full.. __________________

26-07-2021, 09:20 AM	#13
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	Ahh that age old question and fuel of much debate…… to chop or not to chop? I’m normally a ‘poop or get off the pot’ kind of person but as Mr G has touched upon there are other options like a kind of ‘halfway house’ of junking all the unnecessary plastics and adding a little carbon. Here’s mine on my ‘97 900 (definitely handy for putting that cuppa on): And for later bikes (if you can find one): __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you!

26-07-2021, 09:46 AM	#14
velosam Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Stirling Bike: M1000ie Posts: 120	My last one had it done, and I much prefer it. I'm not really bothered about riding in the rain to be honest, so it's unlikely to be an issue that I worry about getting wet… if that happens, I’m going straight home anyway. I’d planned to keep all of the bits, and either some lugs and grub-screws can be made up to re-fit it, or it can be re-welded. I’m really not a fan of the tea tray - it was a means to an end to get the bike legal, but doesn’t fit with the concept design intent.

26-07-2021, 10:53 AM	#15
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,733	Are you sure about an Aluminium tank?! It looks like a stock steel one from an ‘03/‘04 bike, do you have a magnet handy?