My new M1000 Sie - Page 3

Mr Gazza · 26-07-2021, 03:03 PM

I'll go for the short odds and say it's steel, but that's still a win over plastic..

Flip · 26-07-2021, 03:09 PM

After a bit of Google action combined with looking through some old brochures it appears plastic tanks were introduced on the first wave of Darks so around 2001 for the 900ie and a year later for the 620ie.

There’s an old thread here:
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=22227

Darkness · 26-07-2021, 03:35 PM

A change they don’t mention is the battery size and position, which affected the shape of the tank underside.

They moved from the vertical mounting behind the rear cylinder, to a horizontal mounting on top of it.

Nasher · 26-07-2021, 03:35 PM

UK Monster Anoraks Club.

velosam · 26-07-2021, 03:38 PM

I have a copy of Ian Falloon's Monster Bible, but it was late last night when I was flicking through, so didn't notice any of this. Will have another look tonight. No mention of the colour scheme on mine though, it's an S4R only. Will have a look at the sales invoice to see if it's mentioned on there. The Performance cans were only £300 quid, and the carbon hugger £150 as extras back in 2004!

Kato · 26-07-2021, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slob

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?

My thoughts exactly Rob, looks like a bog std tank to me, lovely bike all the same

velosam · 26-07-2021, 08:47 PM

Yep, it’s steel! Magnet confirmation.

Doggy · 26-07-2021, 09:40 PM

Looks a cracking bike, enjoy!

utopia · 26-07-2021, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by velosam

Yep, it’s steel! Magnet confirmation.

Shame .. an ally one would've been worth a grand on its own.
But what does money matter, really ?
And at least you can use a magnetic tankbag on it.

Its a cracking bike though.
You've dropped on a gem there, I reckon.

26-07-2021, 03:03 PM	#31
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26-07-2021, 03:09 PM	#32
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	After a bit of Google action combined with looking through some old brochures it appears plastic tanks were introduced on the first wave of Darks so around 2001 for the 900ie and a year later for the 620ie. There’s an old thread here: http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=22227 __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you!

26-07-2021, 03:35 PM	#33
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	A change they don’t mention is the battery size and position, which affected the shape of the tank underside. They moved from the vertical mounting behind the rear cylinder, to a horizontal mounting on top of it. __________________ Original and Best since 1993

26-07-2021, 03:35 PM	#34
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26-07-2021, 03:38 PM	#35
velosam Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Stirling Bike: M1000ie Posts: 120	I have a copy of Ian Falloon's Monster Bible, but it was late last night when I was flicking through, so didn't notice any of this. Will have another look tonight. No mention of the colour scheme on mine though, it's an S4R only. Will have a look at the sales invoice to see if it's mentioned on there. The Performance cans were only £300 quid, and the carbon hugger £150 as extras back in 2004!

26-07-2021, 08:47 PM	#37
velosam Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Stirling Bike: M1000ie Posts: 120	Yep, it’s steel! Magnet confirmation.

26-07-2021, 09:40 PM	#38
Doggy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Kent Bike: M796 Posts: 511	Looks a cracking bike, enjoy!