Not a new member, but returning

MotoNik · 05-02-2020, 10:56 AM

Hi Folks,

As I suspect I'll be spending more time on here I thought I'd say hi. I originally joined the forum in 2003, although I first had an M600 in 1997. My first "proper" bike, and fulfillment of a dream for a huge Ducati fan.

I kept that first bike for around a year, but a string of niggles meant I decided to buy a new Speed Triple, which I kept for four years. After a brief dalliance with a CCM604 I finally returned to the brand with a 900SSie. I had that bike for many years, and it would lead to me meeting Pedro on a Ducati club ride-out - by chance we ended up living round the corner from one another, and we even worked together for a while.

The 900 sadly ended up parked in the back of an Audi in on a trip in France, and was very badly damaged. It got parted out, although I had the frame repaired, and that still resides in my garage - to be resurrected one day.

I then had an Aprilia Falco - lovely, fast, but I didn't like the narrow angle V engine character. So I found a great Cagiva Gran Canyon, with the Ducati 900 injection engine, and kept that for a few years. Great bike, really good fun - would quite like another one actually.

I decided I wanted a few more ponies, so traded up to a Multistrada 1000DS. Great bike - fun to ride, but mine was possessed with evil spirits. It didn't like the rain, and would drop on to one cylinder, the rear subframe broke, and in spite of a new loom and more hours than I care to remember I could never cure the electrical issue. I decided I wanted something solid and dependable, so split the Multi for spares (and got more for it than I paid in the first place!) and bought a lovely BMW R1100S.

I kept the BMW for a number of years, and really enjoyed it. Good fun to ride, extremely reliable and dependable, and easy to look after. Did a few trips abroad, although it highlighted to me that I wanted more power! Temptation got the better of me, and I excitedly returned to the fold with a Multistrada 1200S.

What a revelation - sooooo muuuuuuch powerrrrrrrr!!! Loved the electronic suspension, different riding modes, and the overall comfort and versatility. Brilliant bike. However, after separating from my pillion-riding partner I decided it was time for a silly solo bike, and bought a Monster 1200S.

What an absolute lunatic of a machine! I loved it - mad mad power, brilliant handling with the gorgeous Ohlins, and just such a laugh to ride. Utterly bonkers, and really a bit of a liability, but such a laugh - highly recommended! That said, I missed the versatility of the Multi - the Monster was a bit small for me, and I tend to do a few miles. So next up was the Multi Enduro I have now. Amazing machine - still has all the performance and handling, but a bit more suited to my stature. A bit too tall, it could be said, as I've managed to drop the bloody thing a few times!

Forward to a few months back, and Pedro and I had been batting messages back and forth about him selling the little 600. I was after a second bike for a bit of a project, and something to keep as a long-term future classic. We eventually settled on a deal, and that was that.

I now find myself with a crowded and untidy garage, with bits of Monster everywhere, and the Enduro pushed to the back, looking alarmed at the mess everywhere! I expect it'll be a few months until the Monster is up and running, but it's going to be fun to get it looking nice, and I can't wait to be out on the back lanes.

So for the time being, expect lots of "how does this work" and "how do I put this back together" type posts, as I dismantle things and then forget how to put them back together!

Cheers,

Nik

Pedro · 05-02-2020, 04:23 PM

Welcome back, pleasure doing business with you!

Lol!

MotoNik · 05-02-2020, 04:25 PM

Thank you my good man!

Albie · 05-02-2020, 04:38 PM

I have been restoring mine for almost 5 years. Just wanted it standard apart from hidden ohlins rear. Welcome back. If I remember correctly something of mine went on Jules bike a few years ago. Left hand hanger or something. Stein dines website is good for part numbers and diagrams. Just copy them into a folder.

Pedro · 05-02-2020, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albie

I have been restoring mine for almost 5 years. Just wanted it standard apart from hidden ohlins rear. Welcome back. If I remember correctly something of mine went on Jules bike a few years ago. Left hand hanger or something. Stein dines website is good for part numbers and diagrams. Just copy them into a folder.

It was the footrests kindly donated after she lobbed it into a grass verge

slob · 05-02-2020, 07:22 PM

Welcome back Nik

MotoNik · 06-02-2020, 10:06 AM

Thanks mate!

05-02-2020, 10:56 AM	#1
MotoNik Bronze Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sherbourne Bike: M600 Posts: 401	Not a new member, but returning Hi Folks, As I suspect I'll be spending more time on here I thought I'd say hi. I originally joined the forum in 2003, although I first had an M600 in 1997. My first "proper" bike, and fulfillment of a dream for a huge Ducati fan. I kept that first bike for around a year, but a string of niggles meant I decided to buy a new Speed Triple, which I kept for four years. After a brief dalliance with a CCM604 I finally returned to the brand with a 900SSie. I had that bike for many years, and it would lead to me meeting Pedro on a Ducati club ride-out - by chance we ended up living round the corner from one another, and we even worked together for a while. The 900 sadly ended up parked in the back of an Audi in on a trip in France, and was very badly damaged. It got parted out, although I had the frame repaired, and that still resides in my garage - to be resurrected one day. I then had an Aprilia Falco - lovely, fast, but I didn't like the narrow angle V engine character. So I found a great Cagiva Gran Canyon, with the Ducati 900 injection engine, and kept that for a few years. Great bike, really good fun - would quite like another one actually. I decided I wanted a few more ponies, so traded up to a Multistrada 1000DS. Great bike - fun to ride, but mine was possessed with evil spirits. It didn't like the rain, and would drop on to one cylinder, the rear subframe broke, and in spite of a new loom and more hours than I care to remember I could never cure the electrical issue. I decided I wanted something solid and dependable, so split the Multi for spares (and got more for it than I paid in the first place!) and bought a lovely BMW R1100S. I kept the BMW for a number of years, and really enjoyed it. Good fun to ride, extremely reliable and dependable, and easy to look after. Did a few trips abroad, although it highlighted to me that I wanted more power! Temptation got the better of me, and I excitedly returned to the fold with a Multistrada 1200S. What a revelation - sooooo muuuuuuch powerrrrrrrr!!! Loved the electronic suspension, different riding modes, and the overall comfort and versatility. Brilliant bike. However, after separating from my pillion-riding partner I decided it was time for a silly solo bike, and bought a Monster 1200S. What an absolute lunatic of a machine! I loved it - mad mad power, brilliant handling with the gorgeous Ohlins, and just such a laugh to ride. Utterly bonkers, and really a bit of a liability, but such a laugh - highly recommended! That said, I missed the versatility of the Multi - the Monster was a bit small for me, and I tend to do a few miles. So next up was the Multi Enduro I have now. Amazing machine - still has all the performance and handling, but a bit more suited to my stature. A bit too tall, it could be said, as I've managed to drop the bloody thing a few times! Forward to a few months back, and Pedro and I had been batting messages back and forth about him selling the little 600. I was after a second bike for a bit of a project, and something to keep as a long-term future classic. We eventually settled on a deal, and that was that. I now find myself with a crowded and untidy garage, with bits of Monster everywhere, and the Enduro pushed to the back, looking alarmed at the mess everywhere! I expect it'll be a few months until the Monster is up and running, but it's going to be fun to get it looking nice, and I can't wait to be out on the back lanes. So for the time being, expect lots of "how does this work" and "how do I put this back together" type posts, as I dismantle things and then forget how to put them back together! Cheers, Nik

05-02-2020, 04:23 PM	#2
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,158	Welcome back, pleasure doing business with you! Lol! __________________ Monster 1200R! KTM 990 SuperDuke

05-02-2020, 04:38 PM	#4
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,034	I have been restoring mine for almost 5 years. Just wanted it standard apart from hidden ohlins rear. Welcome back. If I remember correctly something of mine went on Jules bike a few years ago. Left hand hanger or something. Stein dines website is good for part numbers and diagrams. Just copy them into a folder. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

05-02-2020, 04:25 PM	#3
MotoNik Bronze Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sherbourne Bike: M600 Posts: 401	Thank you my good man!

05-02-2020, 07:22 PM	#6
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,733	Welcome back Nik

06-02-2020, 10:06 AM	#7
MotoNik Bronze Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sherbourne Bike: M600 Posts: 401	Thanks mate!