We're not talking about me or my monster, it was never in the conversation.
And I'm not talking about Monsters at all.

And it's not Jap stuff either, which there is nothing wrong with really it's just that most people here prefer Italian machinery.
I think you'll find it's all about German gear.

Whats going on here Matty ,new toy ?

 

I need to try one of those in the near future.

Quote from: heatherp on April 09, 2011, 06:25:38 PM
I need to try one of those in the near future.

Good to see you have an open mind Heather , not like some other narrow minded People on the thread 

I guess evolution has left some behind 

So did you buy this?  If so would be interested in your impressions of it in light of my planned O/S trip.

Quote from: monsta on April 08, 2011, 06:40:49 AM
the weak...   


maintain the faith!!

Quote from: mattyvas on April 08, 2011, 04:22:13 PM
What happens if the faith don't have the product you want?

Quote from: J5 on April 08, 2011, 09:19:25 PM
then you modify one to suit

Quote from: mattyvas on April 09, 2011, 05:23:08 AM
But why spend cash on something to get it to a place where there is another product that is quite possibly better. Doesn't make sense.

Quote from: J5 on April 09, 2011, 03:00:31 PM
so why did you buy a monster then when the jap stuff is so much better for less money  doesnt make sense 

Quote from: mattyvas on April 09, 2011, 04:53:38 PM
We're not talking about me or my monster, it was never in the conversation.
And I'm not talking about Monsters at all.

And it's not Jap stuff either, which there is nothing wrong with really it's just that most people here prefer Italian machinery.
I think you'll find it's all about German gear.

i realise that we arent talking about monsters , that was a side point regarding why buy a monster when there is something better for less money

I guess you sens of humour was lost somewhere along the way Matty 

even a newer GS is over the top imho , the old ones were tanks that were far lighter and could be fixed anywhere with some fencing wire 

but still a nice although weird bike (BMW's) a bit like ducati's

Quote from: J5 on April 09, 2011, 08:47:29 PM
even a newer GS is over the top imho.

Over the top for what ? 

Quote from: Dockstrada on April 09, 2011, 09:50:09 PM
Over the top for what ? 

they have put on far more weight and height over the early ones

making it far harder for tighter offroad adventures over say a DR650

and price wise new$ makes it a little hurtful throwing it away in the scrub

Quote from: heatherp on April 09, 2011, 07:20:14 PM
So did you buy this?  If so would be interested in your impressions of it in light of my planned O/S trip.

Finlay something intelligent ,
I did buy it Heather , at first I was in 2 minds , Multi or GS
But after riding the GS there is no comparison , the GS is a specific bike . Un like the multi bit of a chameleon, mind you if I was to have 1 bike for commuting , touring and a bit of unsealed roads it would be a Multi. Lots of commuting , touring and unsealed roads GS with out a doubt. If ever your in Syd give me a buzz you can go for a squirt and form your own opponion .

List me put some K's under my belt and il let you know .

Il give you an update after a bit ride  

Quote from: J5 on April 09, 2011, 09:53:27 PM
they have put on far more weight and height over the early ones

making it far harder for tighter offroad adventures over say a DR650

and price wise new$ makes it a little hurtful throwing it away in the scrub

So what you saying buying a monster and moding it into a hardcore tourer is the better and cheaper option.

How stupid of me thinking to buy the Adventure tourer from the start ,i could have spent 20K on a monster and mod it .

Thankyou J5 your input was of great value to those thinking of doing the same and avoiding making the mistake as I did 

Quote from: Dockstrada on April 09, 2011, 10:57:58 PM
So what you saying buying a monster and moding it into a hardcore tourer is the better and cheaper option

nope

buying an old GS would be far cheaper and may be a better option or a DR650 depending on where you want to go

Quote from: Dockstrada on April 09, 2011, 10:57:58 PM
How stupid of me thinking to buy the Adventure tourer from the start ,i could have spent 20K on a monster and mod it .

you could do that , doesnt mean it would be the best option but you would 'keep the faith'

Quote from: Dockstrada on April 09, 2011, 10:57:58 PM

Thankyou J5 your input was of great value to those thinking of doing the same and avoiding making the mistake as I did 

your welcome 

 

Good choise Doc. I am waiting for the dust to settle on these http://www.triumph.co.uk/australia/8278_8280.aspx and I may be very tempted to add one to the stable. Touring / Adv riding has really taken my fancy of late.

Thanks Tri  Just another for me to consider!!  Luckily I'm not tall enough to ride most of these bikes - narrows the choices somewhat thankfully.

Haven't given up on Ducati just making sure I know what my options are.

Doc yes please, do let me know how you find it further down the (dirt) track.

Sorry I didn't get the humour in the comment between the devils and smiles.
I couldn't see why a monster was bought into the conversation when it was obviously about adv-touring bikes which a monster certainly is not. I've made no secret about my thoughts on buying a multi next. But because my monster is so good at many things the decision on a second bike has been long.
I too have been looking outside the 'faith' for a bike that does more things well than a couple of things really well.