Finally got my 14t, Leo Vince SBK Evo Carbons and the Barracuda belly pan. I know a lot of you don't dig the belly pans on monsters but I personally think it kinda adds an edge to the new Monsters. Went out for a short ride to make sure everything is set up for tomorrow's Mini Iron Butt a buddy and I will do, heading completely around the coast of PR. I gotta say the 14t is by far the best mod so far, completely different bike. Suffice to say I'm renewing my vows with my bike, LOVE HER!

I think the thing that would make the Barracuda look better IMO
if it was like 80% as big as it is. It's a bit overscaled for the bike.
and to replace that front panel with a screen that matches the oil cooler screen

also, I think I've read issues of it getting hot. I would buy some heat shielding and put it on the inside of that fairing

OH, and the bike looks great 

Looking good.  If you can find a real under the seat exhaust pipes, it'd be the bomb!

Great looking bike!!

I too love a bellypan on Monster's....ties it together

Quote from: Raux on September 29, 2012, 12:18:59 PM
I think the thing that would make the Barracuda look better IMO
if it was like 80% as big as it is. It's a bit overscaled for the bike.
and to replace that front panel with a screen that matches the oil cooler screen

I sort of agree with you, to an extent. Thing is the other belly pans available are fugly and tiny in my opinion, especially that little tiny carbon one with the aluminum cover. I'd rather it be a bit larger than necessary than the little bikini ones available which are basically the same price.

Quote from: Goat_Herder on September 29, 2012, 12:31:36 PM
Looking good.  If you can find a real under the seat exhaust pipes, it'd be the bomb!

Thanks!! The only true underseats I have found are the H-Competition ones. They are ok looking to me, but they seem like something is missing. They are almost twice as expensive and you gotta add the duc.e for flapper removal. I actually had a very tough time deciding between the Comp Werkes exhaust and the Leo's.

Thanks everyone for the compliments and suggestions.

Quote from: Lekak796 on September 29, 2012, 11:35:58 AM
Went out for a short ride to make sure everything is set up for tomorrow's Mini Iron Butt

Mini Iron Butt on a Monster? Would that be 100 miles?

One of the first things I had to change on my M1100 Evo was the seat, I couldn't even do 120 miles without getting seriously uncomfortable    . Maybe the seats on the 796's are softer or maybe you're just younger and can tolerate more  

Your bike looks great though 

That looks great!

I would get black bars, risers, and try to ditch the Leo badges on the pipes.
It's still looks way better than mine.

Quote from: Greg on September 30, 2012, 08:45:20 AM
Mini Iron Butt on a Monster? Would that be 100 miles?

One of the first things I had to change on my M1100 Evo was the seat, I couldn't even do 120 miles without getting seriously uncomfortable    . Maybe the seats on the 796's are softer or maybe you're just younger and can tolerate more  

Your bike looks great though 

Heya, we rode a grand total of 234 miles. Not gonna lie, it hurt, it hurt a lot... My ass was numb for a lot of the ride and my throttle wrist got numb constantly. TBH though, for me the ride and the adventure and the fact you get to see parts of your home area you don't usually see and discover outweighs any physical pain while riding. My buddy's Vmax was having front caliper issues so I lent him one of my other bikes, V-star 1100. I don't usually lend my bikes but he's a very experienced rider and a friend of mine for the past 16 years. It was a hell of an adventure.... I didn't take many 'cause we stopped very few times, mostly to rest a bit, gas and food but here's what i took:



This was our first stop. It's called Monumento al Jibaro. It's up in the mountains between Cayey and Cidra. It's a beautiful place. With bikes, up, with no bikes, down.




This is in-front of the old petrochemical station which closed down in the 70's and still standing... With bikes, up. No bikes, down.



In Mayaguez on the west side of the island, we stopped for gas and refreshments. Right behind the gas station we found this nifty little place called The Fruittery. It was very cool and they made all kinds of stuff from fresh fruit. Frappes, fruit and nut salads with honey, they even made fresh fruit Tacos. Best Berry Frappe I have ever had the pleasure to enjoy!




I't a little hard to see but far back behind the bike is the new Parque Aeolico. It's a huge piece of land with about about 120, 100 feet tall wind powered generators. It's still not working but when it starts it'll generate enough electrical power for around 1 million homes around the area.




Last toll before heading into some nice curvaceous mountain area! Woo Hoo!! As we were entering the mountains the sun started setting... It was insanely beautiful!



What a way to end the ride.... After hours upon hours of hard riding, we ended our journey at Heineken Jazz Fest in Ventana del Mar in Condado....


 

Hope you liked!!!!!

iron butt HA

1100 km in one day...

Quote from: Raux on October 01, 2012, 05:53:13 AM
iron butt HA

1100 km in one day...

That's why I said "Mini"- Iron Butt.... PR is only 100 miles by 35 miles.....

Great write up on your ride, thanks for sharing

Man I love PR, just like being home.  Next time I'm down there ill pm you to see where I can rent a bike and beat my last record of San Juan to Ponce in 1:20.   

Quote from: Greg on October 01, 2012, 03:27:39 PM
Great write up on your ride, thanks for sharing

Thank you for checking it out!

Quote from: muskrat on October 01, 2012, 08:12:51 PM
Man I love PR, just like being home.  Next time I'm down there ill pm you to see where I can rent a bike and beat my last record of San Juan to Ponce in 1:20.   

Of course!! Let me know!!  Now, how long has it been since you've been here? Ahhh, the old 1:20 ride to Ponce... Sadly it takes just about  45 minutes now at legal speeds.... Now a record would be about 32-38 minutes from San Juan.... I miss those 1:20 days.... Whenever you come down we can try a 1:20 to Mayaguez.... Now that's fun!!

I'm there 3-4 times a year, exception being the last 4. 
45 with traffic?   . I'm talking the Mariot on isla verde to Ponce, downtown. 
I'll be coming down soon and will gladly run that maya route with ya but isla celebrate must be visited.