Buying a Monster again after 23 years

Air cooled · 19-01-2021, 11:29 PM

Hi all,

I last had a great little tuned M600 in the late 90s that I sold at the time in the quest for more speed. Fast forward 23 years...I had recently arranged a test ride on an 821 Stripe (in the quest for more oomph over my Aprilia Shiver 750) but it sold before I could make it to the dealer.
As you do in lockdown - I was looking at bikes instead of working when I came across a 1200s, which definitely has a bit more go but was located in the Shetlands. So sensibly, I bought it sight unseen, I haven’t actually tried the current generation of Monsters but this one looked immaculate. I am now waiting for it to be shipped down to SW London like a five years old waiting for Christmas Day!

I’ll post some pics when it arrives.

Cheers

slob · 20-01-2021, 12:29 AM

Welcome back

Luddite · 20-01-2021, 12:52 AM

Welcome back!

One thing's for sure - you're really going to notice a difference between your old M600 and the new 1200!

When's it due to arrive?

Of course, you realise you'll have to change your forum name now, don't you?

mickj · 20-01-2021, 10:45 AM

Welcome to the forum Air Cooled,

Mr Gazza · 20-01-2021, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Air cooled

located in the Shetlands. So sensibly, I bought it sight unseen,

But for the slight issue of the lockdown and the time of year, I would have jumped at the opportunity to fly to the Shetlands with a crash helmet and ride that baby home... What an adventure!
I came very close to doing this for a bike in Anglesey as there is an airport very near where the bike was and chartering a light aircraft is not as rich as you might imagine, especially if you compare it to a train ticket(s) or a two way car journey. (You would save a ferry crossing too for Shetland. Not sure the trains even get as far as the ferry?)

Welcome back Air (or water) Cooled enjoy your new bike..

utopia · 20-01-2021, 01:35 PM

Welcome back .... 'Cooled.

Darkness · 20-01-2021, 02:31 PM

Welcome back.

You are in for a pleasant surprise when you give the throttle a tweak!

Darren69 · 20-01-2021, 03:42 PM

If you've not ridden any 4v LC Ducati before then the only thing that will need to be air cooled in your undercrackers!

Air cooled · 20-01-2021, 08:50 PM

Cheers all,

It will arrive late next week. I agree it would have been an adventure heading to the Shetlands, but maybe in the spring �� apparently it’s blowing a gale up there.
I will get get familiar with it before switching to sport - but then again...
At least I’ll fit crash bungs first.

mickj · 21-01-2021, 10:23 AM

I have ridden from Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides to Plymouth on a bike in winter and I have to say its not much fun.

walkingpictures · 22-01-2021, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darren69

If you've not ridden any 4v LC Ducati before then the only thing that will need to be air cooled in your undercrackers!

Absolutely spot on

19-01-2021, 11:29 PM	#1
Air cooled Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Kingston upon Thames Bike: M600 Posts: 3	Buying a Monster again after 23 years Hi all, I last had a great little tuned M600 in the late 90s that I sold at the time in the quest for more speed. Fast forward 23 years...I had recently arranged a test ride on an 821 Stripe (in the quest for more oomph over my Aprilia Shiver 750) but it sold before I could make it to the dealer. As you do in lockdown - I was looking at bikes instead of working when I came across a 1200s, which definitely has a bit more go but was located in the Shetlands. So sensibly, I bought it sight unseen, I haven’t actually tried the current generation of Monsters but this one looked immaculate. I am now waiting for it to be shipped down to SW London like a five years old waiting for Christmas Day! I’ll post some pics when it arrives. Cheers

20-01-2021, 10:45 AM	#4
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 565	Welcome to the forum Air Cooled, __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

20-01-2021, 02:31 PM	#7
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	Welcome back. You are in for a pleasant surprise when you give the throttle a tweak! __________________ Original and Best since 1993

20-01-2021, 03:42 PM	#8
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,095	If you've not ridden any 4v LC Ducati before then the only thing that will need to be air cooled in your undercrackers! __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

21-01-2021, 10:23 AM	#10
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 565	I have ridden from Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides to Plymouth on a bike in winter and I have to say its not much fun. __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

20-01-2021, 12:29 AM	#2
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,736	Welcome back

20-01-2021, 12:52 AM	#3
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	Welcome back! One thing's for sure - you're really going to notice a difference between your old M600 and the new 1200! When's it due to arrive? Of course, you realise you'll have to change your forum name now, don't you?

20-01-2021, 01:35 PM	#6
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,561	Welcome back .... 'Cooled.

20-01-2021, 08:50 PM	#9
Air cooled Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Kingston upon Thames Bike: M600 Posts: 3	Cheers all, It will arrive late next week. I agree it would have been an adventure heading to the Shetlands, but maybe in the spring �� apparently it’s blowing a gale up there. I will get get familiar with it before switching to sport - but then again... At least I’ll fit crash bungs first.