New and old... and wheelie bins for good measure...

LouSCannon · 13-04-2014, 04:16 PM

Just a quick snap of my two new pride and joys... the 1200s that arrived earlier this week, and the M900 that go picked up and ridden home today.

Been thinking about an older Monster for sometime now, still miss the 695, and the S4Rs as well. Whilst waiting for the 1200s to arrive I got to looking around and settled on the idea of a bog standard older M900 (To me the original Monster). Some of you may well recognise the 900, particularly the Hampshire and Wiltshire lot

Over the next year or so my plan is to slowly tinker, clean and restore (Although I feel restore is too harsh a word, as the bike is fantastic example) to replace older worn standard with original parts looking as good as new... it also gives Rhona something to ride now and again... maybe... perhaps...

Love them both to bits already, I'm not sure yet which one will get the most money spent on her!

Some proper pics to follow in the future to track changes, but for now was just eager to get them both together... and for the purists we threw in a obligatory wheelie bin shot... complete with UKMOC mug!

Yorkie · 13-04-2014, 05:02 PM

Very nice selection ........................ of bins!

Its always nice to have a choice of bikes.

Yorkie

13-04-2014, 06:25 PM

Thanks for that..... the bikes are nice too!

Congrats on the new bike(s)...

Liz · 13-04-2014, 06:43 PM

Nice one Jim. Just worked out whose the Monster was.

buzzbomb · 13-04-2014, 07:43 PM

Hope you cleared the garage to fit them both in...

Albie · 13-04-2014, 08:00 PM

Nice one Jim and was glad you did the deed on the M900. Had I known prior I think I would have been tempted myself but I never saw him selling tbh. I am also a lover of the original bike whoever thinks that we sometimes have to evolve but my heart lies in its origin as well. You could have put the mug where it belongs on the tea tray as that is something the new bikes cannot do. Enjoy them both mate and take your time along the way. Looking forward to seeing the 1200S change for the new parts when available to change the health and safety look.

Dirty · 13-04-2014, 08:47 PM

Garage floor needs repainting

Nice bikes, matching colours too.

Is that a special fork mount for the gopro?

LouSCannon · 13-04-2014, 08:53 PM

Only renting at the mo so the man cave isn't up to my usual standards, but rest assured I have nice plans for when we buy next year!

Just used the roll bar mounting kit... Seems resilient enough so long as it's not over tightened which I think a lot of people did which is why it had complaints of snapping.

Cheers Albie... Think the spending has only just begun!

And Geoff, credit goes to Rhona, she sorted it out whilst I was out yesterday... Although moving anything in my cave is a deadly risk as it's only a temporary man cave I let it slide this time

pompone · 13-04-2014, 09:35 PM

I'll be worried the fender touches the gopro mounting on hard braking Jim

LouSCannon · 13-04-2014, 09:39 PM

The case is flipped down and loose, the camera wasn't in it (only pushed it out the garage to take a quick pic) but yes I might just double check the clearance next time it's set up properly, just to be safe!!!

13-04-2014, 04:16 PM	#1
LouSCannon These must fit a Monster? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stockton Heath Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 1,036	New and old... and wheelie bins for good measure... Just a quick snap of my two new pride and joys... the 1200s that arrived earlier this week, and the M900 that go picked up and ridden home today. Been thinking about an older Monster for sometime now, still miss the 695, and the S4Rs as well. Whilst waiting for the 1200s to arrive I got to looking around and settled on the idea of a bog standard older M900 (To me the original Monster). Some of you may well recognise the 900, particularly the Hampshire and Wiltshire lot Over the next year or so my plan is to slowly tinker, clean and restore (Although I feel restore is too harsh a word, as the bike is fantastic example) to replace older worn standard with original parts looking as good as new... it also gives Rhona something to ride now and again... maybe... perhaps... Love them both to bits already, I'm not sure yet which one will get the most money spent on her! Some proper pics to follow in the future to track changes, but for now was just eager to get them both together... and for the purists we threw in a obligatory wheelie bin shot... complete with UKMOC mug! __________________ "Sometimes it takes a whole tankful of fuel before you can think straight."

13-04-2014, 05:02 PM	#2
Yorkie Anglo-Saxon Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Bike: M900 Posts: 2,485	Very nice selection ........................ of bins! Its always nice to have a choice of bikes. Yorkie __________________ NO ICE, GUN IT!

13-04-2014, 06:43 PM	#4
Liz Co-ordination Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calne Bike: S2r Posts: 1,361	Nice one Jim. Just worked out whose the Monster was. __________________ Never give up, never surrender!

13-04-2014, 08:00 PM	#6
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,034	Nice one Jim and was glad you did the deed on the M900. Had I known prior I think I would have been tempted myself but I never saw him selling tbh. I am also a lover of the original bike whoever thinks that we sometimes have to evolve but my heart lies in its origin as well. You could have put the mug where it belongs on the tea tray as that is something the new bikes cannot do. Enjoy them both mate and take your time along the way. Looking forward to seeing the 1200S change for the new parts when available to change the health and safety look. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

13-04-2014, 08:47 PM	#7
Dirty Bockloks Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London Bike: No Bike Yet! Posts: 4,601	Garage floor needs repainting Nice bikes, matching colours too. Is that a special fork mount for the gopro? __________________ Wounds heal, chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever Beware of eBay

13-04-2014, 06:25 PM	#3
jarv Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for that..... the bikes are nice too! Congrats on the new bike(s)...

13-04-2014, 07:43 PM	#5
buzzbomb Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: widnes Bike: M1100s Posts: 780	Hope you cleared the garage to fit them both in...

13-04-2014, 08:53 PM	#8
LouSCannon These must fit a Monster? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stockton Heath Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 1,036	Only renting at the mo so the man cave isn't up to my usual standards, but rest assured I have nice plans for when we buy next year! Just used the roll bar mounting kit... Seems resilient enough so long as it's not over tightened which I think a lot of people did which is why it had complaints of snapping. Cheers Albie... Think the spending has only just begun! And Geoff, credit goes to Rhona, she sorted it out whilst I was out yesterday... Although moving anything in my cave is a deadly risk as it's only a temporary man cave I let it slide this time __________________ "Sometimes it takes a whole tankful of fuel before you can think straight."

13-04-2014, 09:35 PM	#9
pompone MaleDucati Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Bike: M900 Posts: 817	I'll be worried the fender touches the gopro mounting on hard braking Jim __________________ www.desmoperformanceparts.com

13-04-2014, 09:39 PM	#10
LouSCannon These must fit a Monster? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stockton Heath Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 1,036	The case is flipped down and loose, the camera wasn't in it (only pushed it out the garage to take a quick pic) but yes I might just double check the clearance next time it's set up properly, just to be safe!!! __________________ "Sometimes it takes a whole tankful of fuel before you can think straight."