Triumph owner tempted by a monster - Page 2

CK & AK · 24-03-2008, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexG

Thanks for the advice guys , first thing's first I think is a test ride. Hope to give a monster a try this week.

Go for it!

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Never used a dry clutch either which I think the S4 has?

Correct - as do all models from 900 upwards

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I'm hoping to ride both an air-cooled model and a liquid cooled model before I make any sort of decision.

Sensible chap

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Maybe the S4 might be the one for me as I'm used to a bike with plenty of mid-range grunt. Quite like the sound of the air-cooled bikes as well though.

The bigger ones ALL have a good mid range grunt on them - the S4 is more 'raw' in its pick up

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One thing I'm finding though is there seems to be loads of variations of Monster to suit just about everyone - bit confusing though, this site is a great help!

The more you read..... the more you need to read

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Seems to be a bit of friendly rivalry between the air-cooled and the water-cooled brigade!

Definately

24-03-2008, 04:45 PM

You certainly won't be disappointed. I have owned many big jap 4's and now have a M900ie and would never swap back. In 'the real world,' it is quicker than the fours, because of the way the engine produces power and it is far better on the bends!! 30 years on bikes and I would never get rid of my 'Monster.' Kev.

jerry · 25-03-2008, 03:40 PM

I have an S4 its is a real love hate relationship .... When its good its the best thing ever ....but when its bad i want to kill it.I also have a M750 which is perfect fun .

Nickj · 25-03-2008, 04:10 PM

Mines does a bit over a 1000 a month with no problems, we've waded through motor submerging flood water without missing a beat, skated over snow covered roads and oddly enjoyed it all.
Reliable?? Had no problems myself

I'd like an S4, I tried a friends that's been 'mildly' tuned, I pointed twisted and OMGKINELLSHEET, loved it LOL I was chasing one before I got the IE, but my mileage put me off a bit.
These monsters are addictive bikes, once you get your head around them you find they're far better than you thought.. beware of first impressions !

25-03-2008, 04:25 PM

What are the bad points with an S4 Jerry, what makes you want to kill it?

I do quite a lot of miles with commuting and going out for blasts and weekends away and don't have my bike just as a toy.

I notice Nickj you said you were put off an S4 by 'your mileage' do you think an IE is more suitable for what I want.

Was going to arrange a test ride on an S2R today but Ducati Leeds had sold it!! It was a bit pricey anyway but would have at least given me a first impression of what a monster's like to ride.

Nickj · 25-03-2008, 04:42 PM

The maintenance schedule on an S4 would have been a bit more intense than on the IE. Plus I have a bad habit of using what I have and the S4 has a 996 motor, so you're talking 110+ bhp at the back wheel. The bigger air box on the monnie and shorter induction tract = more mid range grunt. It'll do insane speeds for a naked bike, 130 in 5th and still pulling hard snick into top and oops didn't mean to be going quite that fast. If you use the throttle you'll have minimal front tyre wear but shred the rear quite quickly.
Gloriously insane

25-03-2008, 04:49 PM

Sounds mental...

Which is what I want but not all of the time, oh well throttle goes both ways I suppose!

25-03-2008, 03:40 PM	#18
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,831	I have an S4 its is a real love hate relationship .... When its good its the best thing ever ....but when its bad i want to kill it.I also have a M750 which is perfect fun . __________________ MONSTERMAN

25-03-2008, 04:10 PM	#19
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,195	Mines does a bit over a 1000 a month with no problems, we've waded through motor submerging flood water without missing a beat, skated over snow covered roads and oddly enjoyed it all. Reliable?? Had no problems myself I'd like an S4, I tried a friends that's been 'mildly' tuned, I pointed twisted and OMGKINELLSHEET, loved it LOL I was chasing one before I got the IE, but my mileage put me off a bit. These monsters are addictive bikes, once you get your head around them you find they're far better than you thought.. beware of first impressions ! __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

25-03-2008, 04:42 PM	#21
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,195	The maintenance schedule on an S4 would have been a bit more intense than on the IE. Plus I have a bad habit of using what I have and the S4 has a 996 motor, so you're talking 110+ bhp at the back wheel. The bigger air box on the monnie and shorter induction tract = more mid range grunt. It'll do insane speeds for a naked bike, 130 in 5th and still pulling hard snick into top and oops didn't mean to be going quite that fast. If you use the throttle you'll have minimal front tyre wear but shred the rear quite quickly. Gloriously insane __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

24-03-2008, 04:45 PM	#17
kevm Guest Posts: n/a	You certainly won't be disappointed. I have owned many big jap 4's and now have a M900ie and would never swap back. In 'the real world,' it is quicker than the fours, because of the way the engine produces power and it is far better on the bends!! 30 years on bikes and I would never get rid of my 'Monster.' Kev.

25-03-2008, 04:25 PM	#20
AlexG Guest Posts: n/a	What are the bad points with an S4 Jerry, what makes you want to kill it? I do quite a lot of miles with commuting and going out for blasts and weekends away and don't have my bike just as a toy. I notice Nickj you said you were put off an S4 by 'your mileage' do you think an IE is more suitable for what I want. Was going to arrange a test ride on an S2R today but Ducati Leeds had sold it!! It was a bit pricey anyway but would have at least given me a first impression of what a monster's like to ride.

25-03-2008, 04:49 PM	#22
AlexG Guest Posts: n/a	Sounds mental... Which is what I want but not all of the time, oh well throttle goes both ways I suppose!