I'm definitely not buying a monster..

[utopia]

I couldn't agree more with absolutely everything that everyone else has said.
As a biker since 1970, I have found that a monster of around that size is all you'll ever need ....plus maybe a big single for the winter.
My 750 will be my only, big road bike from now on....period.

And welcome.

Originally Posted by GWLS

It may be a little mad, but i figured I could always restrict it initially with the 46.6bhp kit and then remove the restrictor later (note as a fat middle aged man I'm doing direct access so I would only be restricting it for my own and others safety)

G

No need for that all bikes are fitted with a restrict or device, it's usually rotted on the end of the RH handlebar, if you don't turn it too far towards you the power is reduced.

Seriously though I think the power made by a big twin is more controllable and hence safer than lower power made by a smaller capacity engine with a power band as wide as a religious zealot's mind.

Good luck with the new bike by the way.

[Zimbo]

Originally Posted by GWLS

I know that everyone says DON"T buy a monster as your first big bike, but I really battle with the thought and hassle of buying something I don't want and then selling it in a year or so and pass the chance to buy this beauty i've seen (did I mention she only has 900 miles on her!?!)

It may be a little mad, but i figured I could always restrict it initially with the 46.6bhp kit and then remove the restrictor later (note as a fat middle aged man I'm doing direct access so I would only be restricting it for my own and others safety)

G

I would say that the monster is an absolutely ideal first big bike. Light and easy to handle, steers very neutrally, linear power delivery and a low seat height, it's near perfect. Just go for it, you'll love it. I wouldn't restrict it either, it'll have a similar amount of power to the bike to learn on so should pose no real problem.
Good luck with the wife!

[jonzi]

If you dont have your license yet, then consider talking to Ducati Aylesbury

They do lesson on the Monster 696. Get your DAS on a bike you are going to buy

Stunning in white !!

Good luck and enjoy.

[utopia]

A monster ?
....where ?

Welcome and good call on getting Ghita down to Ray at Rosso Corse for some TLC. He has lots of pretty carbon things to make Ghita sparkle even more.

On a serious note Edna my 695 is my first big bike after many years of Lambretta riding, and she's just peachy. Comfortable, nippy, not too heavy.

I would suggest getting a set of R&G crash bungs fitted incase you have a dropsy whoopsy (it happens. ..)

Originally Posted by Ursa

Welcome and good call on getting Ghita down to Ray at Rosso Corse for some TLC. He has lots of pretty carbon things to make Ghita sparkle even more.

On a serious note Edna my 695 is my first big bike after many years of Lambretta riding, and she's just peachy. Comfortable, nippy, not too heavy.

I would suggest getting a set of R&G crash bungs fitted incase you have a dropsy whoopsy (it happens. ..)

Ghita is getting as many crash bungs as feasible when she goes to Ray, she may get a few colour accent parts, possibly remove some ugliness from passenger rear peg supports with black paint /powdercoat and having seen Flips pics of anodised shocks...

Hmm think there could be a very long list, but perhaps leave some for later

Welcome Gary Good luck with the non purchase, I personally would just take it home not much she can do once it's delivered, sure she will moan but it will not last that long just seen the pics nice looking bike

[Dirty]

Yes, forgiveness is far easier to obtain than permission sometimes

Originally Posted by Dirty

Yes, forgiveness is far easier to obtain than permission sometimes

your honour!

Only a little bit excited....

So I passed Module 1 yesterday, and have a pre Module 2 4 hr prep session when I come back from holiday, and then test the day after... so fingers crossed!!

I've had confirmation that Ghita has been collected from Plymouth, so she will now be one route to Rosso Corse in Stepney, where Ray will fit 14T sprocket, give it a good 2-3 hr service and replace those god awful silver passenger rearsets with something black

woo hoo

[Dirty]

Nice one, congrats

Originally Posted by Dirty

Nice one, congrats

Cheers Dirty! You don't want to see my ebay shopping basket.... or my list of potential web purchases FFS!

[Flip]

Welcome along to the world of Monsters, congrats on the 'non' purchase and on being some of the way to getting a licence already. I think the new models look really nice in white although not really sure if a Mistress would be dressed so virginal. One reason why my Monster is definitely best described as a long term bit on the side (15 years now) ok with there being others but always happy to be spoiled too. My Mistress is definitely the older lady, still able to turn heads but demands even more to keep happy which incidentally, she isn't at the moment after throwing a hissy fit at Brands last weekend.



Anyway, back on thread- I agree with pretty much everything everyone has said so far but just to warn you if you haven't worked it out yet, they can be very addictive and cause sudden unexplainable expenditure.

I suspect you may be needing to use this saying soon but like Dirty I am definitely of the belief that it is easier to get forgiveness than it is permission:



Probably a good thing you bought your wife a ring now rather than leaving it.
Mine thought she was getting a new necklace until this gold chain turned up:



Seriously though, if it hasn't been done already I would be inclined to go up a couple of teeth on the rear sprocket rather than down one on the front as it gives the chain a bit of an easier time along with a little more clearance over the swing arm, although is a little more expensive to buy and fit.

Whatever you decide to have done you have made a good choice of bike and I am sure you will have loads of fun.