Picked up a new monster 1100 evo ( in red of course) today.
Very short on time, but managed to turn a 10 klm ride home into a 75 klm ride thru the dandenongs.
Plenty of traffic, but I am impressed already.
Prev bike was a 1800 cruiser, which while having plenty of go, is def not a sport bike.
Quick blast thru the hills on the evo made that clear.
No more pushing the envelope.
For now, I have a bigger envelope!
Love the pop and crackle on overrun, and it seems I have more lines to choose from in any corner.
I ordered the bike with a 14t sprocket from new, and am quite impressed. Managed to get the dtc lights flashing within the first few klms. Front wheel wants to launch in 2nd at every turn.
No snatch or grab anywhere in the rev range, maybe I got used to a gentle hand on the m109. Managed to be able to spin up the back wheel on that one at will.
Had to check myself a few times, easy to add 5 km more at every corner. 20 corners later, you are at warp speed.!
Am gonna lurve this bike.
Another convert.
Congratulations on the new bike and welcome to the addiction. [thumbsup]
what no pictures??
congrats!
paul.
Stock bikes don't need pictures!
pics or it didn't happen!
Congrats on the new machine, you've already discovered that corners are there to have fun on and not just to slow things down.
Pics are always welcome stock or otherwise.
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t173/peter-reebok/IMG_2946s.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t173/peter-reebok/IMG_2947s.jpg)
sorry for the delay - no time, and usual dumbass 'dont know how to upload pics' answers
There are plenty of other photos on my album, few ducatis, but a trip over the himalayas by bike, many road trips by cruiser.
feel free to enjoy.
PS have 150 klms on bike now, has freed up considerably even in that short period. Nice having a choice of lines in corners!
nice bike, does the rim tape only go so far? looks like it doesn't go all the way round??
that rack on tha back looks like its designed for wheelies!!
Quote from: loony888 on December 17, 2011, 03:16:08 PM
nice bike, does the rim tape only go so far? looks like it doesn't go all the way round??
Partial rim tape only.
Quote from: Roaduser on December 17, 2011, 04:18:32 PM
that rack on tha back looks like its designed for wheelies!!
Maybe if you put heavy stuff in it!.
I use my bike as a commuter as well, so briefcase and change of clothes only in there.
If the number plate was relocated slightly, it also would 'hide' the plate from overhead gantries, ie no tolls!.
Nice bike, welcome to the family.
Another Vic M1100 aboard the OzMo pages. Welcome [thumbsup]
promised the wife I wouldnt mod this bike
Today I of course, 'added' things to it rather than modding it.
Garage door opener momentary switch on the front screen, opener under the screen, tucked in behind with velcro.
Gotta have the luxuries. Ride into a dry garage when it is raining, dont have to remove helmet or gloves, or fumble with keys.
Next to bike is beer fridge, to have a coldy when ride is over, and clean visor/bike screen.
i don't know much about the evo, but it looks like the pick of the new bunch.
Lovely bike indeed!
GK
You need to shift that unsightly rego sticker someplace else though, too nice a bike to let officaldom ugly up the finery. You'll find over time that in the spot the dealer attached it that wind will vibrate the hard plastic and it will leave small wear marks on the paint.
I have an 2010 M1100 and if the frame is still the same you can use 4" cable ties to attach it to the frame on the left directly under the seat where your left leg would go, then it can be pushed back (from the bottom of the rego holder) up under the seat so it's hardly visible but if you get pulled over, a quick pull down correction when you get off the bike will position it right back in view. Works for me.
Time for the first service now.
Getting the feel for a lighter bike again.
Last bike was pushing 360 kg, and ran a 260 rear.
The envelope is just so much bigger on this bike, it is taking time to remember to flow the corners.
On the road to Seymour from Yea, managed to hold it at a steady 130kmh pretty much all the way, even 70kmh advisory corners seem to flow in front of you, and leave room for corrections. Corners become curves. Roundabouts are places to play, rather than places to fear.
Still got some (small) chicken strips, but with some more seat time, the bike will be leaning and steaming plenty more.
Time to change old habits and styles, and get some more riding instruction.
No issues at all with the bike, loving that engine noise at high rpm.
Hopefully no tickets in the mail!
A couple of track days with rider tuition might be fun and good for your confidence.