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Newbie in SW London
Hi all,
Passed my test last Wednesday and picked up my 695 yesterday. Still can't believe I've got one - have dreamed of riding a motorcycle and owning a Monster for a long time now. I said I would never own one but hey life is too short not to live your dreams. Have been outside to check that I am not dreaming but she is still there and a real beaut as well. Will be using it for my cross London commute and the odd blat down Boxhill. Went straight out on it yesterday down the A24 and put 80 miles under the wheels grinning from ear to ear. Think I'm going to have difficulty not taking the long way home everyday! Looking forward to some good chats on the forum. Ride safe. cheers, John |
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Welcome here, too, John!
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Welcome mate, now you have Duke you'll never have anything else. see you soon
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Hi John and welcome to the forum - you'll probably meet up with the Kenties quite soon given that yu're south of the river and I'm Benson the London and Essex rep - I'm in east London - yes very close to Essex!!! - but welcome and see you soon I hope!
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Welcome. hopefully see u at The Box soon!! lol
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Thanks for all the kind greetings.
Well after 5 and a half days of Monster ownership I have fallen into the perils of Italian machinery. Leaving work yesterday, hit the plipper on my Datatool System 4 and nothing, zip, nada. In desparation, turn the ignition on and the alarm goes off which I manage to disable using the plipper which now seems to work. However, now the bike is really buggered. Speedo is going haywire, trip and odo are racking up mileage (as the bike seems to think it is doing 150mph) rapid clicking noise coming from relays by battery and of course no sound of the fuel pump priming or starter. Tried everything, kill switch, side stand, clutch, neutral, swapping relays all to no avail. So eventually at 11pm, recovery van arrived to try and jump start the bike. With the battery connected up to the car, ignition appears to work normally. I.e. needles sweep around, fuel pump primes and alarm seems to disable. However, still no joy starting, just a click from the relay under the seat. So it gets loaded for the transport of shame back to home base. Ironically, the alarm motion sensor did not go off once in the back of the van Being picked up again tomorrow to be returned to Metropolis to find out what's wrong with the bike. Possible scenarios: 1) I left the parking lights on which flattened the battery 2) Alarm installed incorrectly which flattened the battery 3) Relay has blown 4) Loose earth / electrical connection Will keep you posted as to how I get on. Now where was that trick they used in Ferris Bueller's day off to run the Ferrari in reverse to reduce the mileage? Damn, bikes don't have a reverse... Wish me luck, John |
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My Speedo's went lupi, showing 6000 miles after 60. They were replaced under warrenty. So your problem is not uncommon.
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Join Date: Feb 2003
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Good Luck.
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![]() Welcome to the group. Sorry to hear that your Monster is playing up already
![]() I'm usually found lurking in Chelsea at the weekends and sometimes 'kidnap' the girlfriend, just to put a silly grin on her face heading to Box Hill on 'old reliable' pillion slippy seat ![]() ![]() Hope it's sorted soon ![]() Is that for Metropolis actually finding a problem on the bike?? ![]() |
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Hey John,
You just gotta love italian machines, huh? Ive had my 695 for a few months and its been pretty much ok (ish), my old 600 never had a problem.....not that that helps you. Im also SW London, and just so you know, we are starting up a rogue group of 695ers....well, when we can get them all to work as they should ![]() there are a few of us around here, so ill send you a PM next time we're planning to go out and about if we actually decide in advance. maybe box hill this weekend on sat? Theres a ride up from the ace cafe so they will prob be at box hill around midday...... |
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If youre bike's ok by then....i also got mine at metropolis....let me know what you think of their service
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Well hello all,
I'm a new boy too, also 695, owned it a month and also bought it from Damiano at Metropolis! Sorry to hear about yours John, I may well bump into you at Metropolis as mines in there at the moment having an MPH clock fitted that they forgot to do when I bought it - also hoping they will have the rear seat fairing that they also forgot!..... Have to say I'm a convert though. A fellow Monster rider pulled up at the lights last week and told me to check out the forum, nice to see so many like minded individuals and if the guy reads this then thanks mate! It usually gets to this point in the afternoon and I start counting the hours to home time and the second best part of my day (the ride home! - First best part of my day is the ride in!) I guess I better do some work! Lucas aka Lucati |
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Hey Lucati, Don't suppose he was a dapper looking biker with a Senna Grey Monster - I think it was at Kennington Tube lights? If so, it was me. I think we should have a best dressed awards at the next Weekender! Crash, sorry to read about your woes with Metropolis. They are the biggest bunch of ******s in London. Customer service is nonexistent and the actual bike service they provide, well I won't even go there. Rosso Corse all the way.
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Mr Headhunter,
Thank you again, it's a bit crazy how many people I've met / spoken to since being a Monster rider. Had my first head to head with an R6 up the A217 this week, he gave me the nod at the lights and I pulled away in my usual 'oh it's a dual carriageway and it's clear' kind'a way and I didn't see him for a few seconds and then he well and truly kicked my ass! I need to work on my technique me thinks! With regards to Metropolis, I park outside everyday and It's so convenient for my work but they are just slow and useless! Damiano the sales guy is a top bloke and sends e-mails to the relevant departments but I think that sums up the place - they have to send e-mails to communicate! Damiano is a monster 695 rider too so he must be ok! (he gets the chance to ride the duke of his choice and he goes for monster! nice) If anyone fancies a Monster meet in London one evening then the Windmill in Clapham could be good - place to park and sit admiring our fine beasts. Guess I better do some work - is it nearly home time yet? Luke aka Lucati |
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