One day I'll have one...

jakefh · 18-04-2017, 07:06 PM

Hi.

Just a Monster wanna-be at the moment!

Amongst other bikes I used to have, I had a 1000SS and I miss that Duke V-Twin noise and feeling and one of the first bikes I wanted was a Monster - so I think it's time.

Read a few posts on here which has helped me narrow it down to a M900, M1000, S2R or S4R - I found Jennoe's thread on here very interesting. I'd been looking at the two blue S4R's on ebay as well.

So if anyone wants to send some further advice / thoughts my way I'd appreciate it.

Hopefully the next thread I start will be a picture of my new bike :-)

Darren69 · 18-04-2017, 08:08 PM

All good choices to have on the shortlist and all great bikes. Prices for any of those seem to be holding steadily, especially the clean, original unmolested examples. The original M900 and 748/916's seem to be the ones held in esteem and favout with the classic crowd at the moment and prices on those seem to be going up to be more or less level with some of the later models. 996's and S4's too. So in that respect the later bikes represent better value for money, and I'm sure over time they will be regarded as classics too.

You've had a 1000SS and if so you'll know how good the DS motor is. The S2R is better in the 1000 version as it is higher spec with its DS motor and rarer than the 800 too.

The S4's are something different altogether, way more powerful like a 916/996 and just mad in only a way that only Aprillia's Tuono could better for out and out sheer craziness. Don't discount the S4 either that may not have the sexy styling of the SR bikes but is probably just as good performance wise, has the style of the older monster and the performance of the 916 and you can pick one a fair bit cheaper than the S4R.

The handlebars/riding position on the S4 are a bit weird but can be improved fairly easily with either fitting ST4/S4R bits or customised parts.

jakefh · 18-04-2017, 10:09 PM

Thanks Darren I'll bear that in mind. I'm also looking at the M900 on this forum - keep it in the family!

Yorkie · 18-04-2017, 10:18 PM

I hope you find what you are looking for. I always wanted a 916 and finally picked one up for a bit of a bargain.

If you are into modifying bikes then I would look at a non standard one, if you are into classics and want to keep it standard then pay the extra and find the best one you can get.

Yorkie

jakefh · 18-04-2017, 10:43 PM

Thanks Yorkie, usually I would shy away from picking up a spanner, but as I get older I consider it more & more

Yorkie · 18-04-2017, 10:56 PM

Here's my M600 that turned into a M900 that is now being modified to have a 944 ST2 engine:

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=50126

Yorkie

Darren69 · 19-04-2017, 06:08 AM

If you want a project, I think Saint is selling his M900/ST2 hybrid project. It was on ebay a few weeks ago with a low starting price.

jakefh · 02-03-2018, 05:08 PM

Sorry for not saying so earlier, but I've been having too much fun

So I bought the bike off WAB78 (great guy).

jakefh · 02-03-2018, 05:13 PM

https://photos.app.goo.gl/WhieMKfXSzlckd6y2

Darren69 · 02-03-2018, 06:37 PM

You can't beat a 900 and Sie is one of the best.

Yorkie · 02-03-2018, 08:27 PM

Glad you found a bike you are happy with.

Yorkie

Black Bob · 31-05-2018, 07:59 AM

Ha! Well done... only took you one year to get one after joining.
That's pretty good.
Took me FOUR!!!

Nice motorbike.

jakefh · 03-06-2018, 12:13 PM

Jez900ie · 03-06-2018, 02:36 PM

Yay! An excellent choice if I may say so - 900ie are my favorites!

18-04-2017, 07:06 PM	#1
jakefh Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: CHELMSFORD Bike: M900sie Posts: 23	One day I'll have one... Hi. Just a Monster wanna-be at the moment! Amongst other bikes I used to have, I had a 1000SS and I miss that Duke V-Twin noise and feeling and one of the first bikes I wanted was a Monster - so I think it's time. Read a few posts on here which has helped me narrow it down to a M900, M1000, S2R or S4R - I found Jennoe's thread on here very interesting. I'd been looking at the two blue S4R's on ebay as well. So if anyone wants to send some further advice / thoughts my way I'd appreciate it. Hopefully the next thread I start will be a picture of my new bike :-)

18-04-2017, 08:08 PM	#2
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,095	All good choices to have on the shortlist and all great bikes. Prices for any of those seem to be holding steadily, especially the clean, original unmolested examples. The original M900 and 748/916's seem to be the ones held in esteem and favout with the classic crowd at the moment and prices on those seem to be going up to be more or less level with some of the later models. 996's and S4's too. So in that respect the later bikes represent better value for money, and I'm sure over time they will be regarded as classics too. You've had a 1000SS and if so you'll know how good the DS motor is. The S2R is better in the 1000 version as it is higher spec with its DS motor and rarer than the 800 too. The S4's are something different altogether, way more powerful like a 916/996 and just mad in only a way that only Aprillia's Tuono could better for out and out sheer craziness. Don't discount the S4 either that may not have the sexy styling of the SR bikes but is probably just as good performance wise, has the style of the older monster and the performance of the 916 and you can pick one a fair bit cheaper than the S4R. The handlebars/riding position on the S4 are a bit weird but can be improved fairly easily with either fitting ST4/S4R bits or customised parts. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

18-04-2017, 10:18 PM	#4
Yorkie Anglo-Saxon Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Bike: M900 Posts: 2,485	I hope you find what you are looking for. I always wanted a 916 and finally picked one up for a bit of a bargain. If you are into modifying bikes then I would look at a non standard one, if you are into classics and want to keep it standard then pay the extra and find the best one you can get. Yorkie __________________ NO ICE, GUN IT!

18-04-2017, 10:56 PM	#6
Yorkie Anglo-Saxon Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Bike: M900 Posts: 2,485	Here's my M600 that turned into a M900 that is now being modified to have a 944 ST2 engine: http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=50126 Yorkie __________________ NO ICE, GUN IT!

19-04-2017, 06:08 AM	#7
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,095	If you want a project, I think Saint is selling his M900/ST2 hybrid project. It was on ebay a few weeks ago with a low starting price. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

18-04-2017, 10:09 PM	#3
jakefh Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: CHELMSFORD Bike: M900sie Posts: 23	Thanks Darren I'll bear that in mind. I'm also looking at the M900 on this forum - keep it in the family!

18-04-2017, 10:43 PM	#5
jakefh Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: CHELMSFORD Bike: M900sie Posts: 23	Thanks Yorkie, usually I would shy away from picking up a spanner, but as I get older I consider it more & more

02-03-2018, 05:08 PM	#8
jakefh Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: CHELMSFORD Bike: M900sie Posts: 23	Sorry for not saying so earlier, but I've been having too much fun So I bought the bike off WAB78 (great guy).

02-03-2018, 05:13 PM	#9
jakefh Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: CHELMSFORD Bike: M900sie Posts: 23	https://photos.app.goo.gl/WhieMKfXSzlckd6y2

02-03-2018, 06:37 PM	#10
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,095	You can't beat a 900 and Sie is one of the best. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

02-03-2018, 08:27 PM	#11
Yorkie Anglo-Saxon Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Bike: M900 Posts: 2,485	Glad you found a bike you are happy with. Yorkie __________________ NO ICE, GUN IT!

31-05-2018, 07:59 AM	#12
Black Bob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Exeter Bike: M1100evo Posts: 580	Ha! Well done... only took you one year to get one after joining. That's pretty good. Took me FOUR!!! Nice motorbike. __________________ "I'm not Black, I'm not Bob and I'm not in Exeter.... no, wait, erm..."

03-06-2018, 12:13 PM	#13
jakefh Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: CHELMSFORD Bike: M900sie Posts: 23

03-06-2018, 02:36 PM	#14
Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	Yay! An excellent choice if I may say so - 900ie are my favorites! __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed