[Introduction] Noob Q&A

[muskrat]

Just buy what you like. If you take advice you'll never decide

[xRANDOx]

Ok I'm going to look at the 2000 M750 this weekend. My first question of a bajillion is, is it possible and if it is logical to change a carb'd bike to fuel injection? Or is a carb'd bike really not that big of a deal unless you're taking long trips in different elevations?

[junior varsity]

no. keep a carb'd bike carb'd. if you want to spruce it up, put keihin FCR 39's on it. Then look into upgrading to an M800/S2R800, or newer

[xRANDOx]

I'm getting pretty excited about looking at this bike. I know the first thing I'm gonna save up for is a jacket and gloves. But I was wondering what some common mods are to these bikes? I know I like the look of the tail chop and would like to do that. I also read about the throttle tamer and gel grips. What else do people do to these to make them more unique/better performing?

[junior varsity]

Which model? Older models benefit greatly from DynaCoils, carb models benefit greatly from Keihin Flatslide carbs, lots of folks through clipons and rearsets on for a sportier ride (then again, a superbike is better for getting really sporty, so don't try to make the Monster into something it aint... etc etc)

Putting some dollars into suspension is money well spent. Damper is a big deal. If your bike has non-adj forks, getting a set of superbike forks and doing the appropriate mods for that makes a world of difference. Shocks are replaced with Ohlins and Penske (though there are other brands occasionally used).

Mirrors are often switched out to CRG or Rizoma, etc.

I removed the sidepanels (under the seat, on sides of bike) and relocated the wiring that was back there to show more frame.

[muskrat]

the guy has a budget 

[junior varsity]

dynacoils smooth out the running and run about 200 bones.

flatslides are a grand, are worth it for carb bikes, but should be factored against the price of a fuelie, weighing upfront costs, estimated duration of ownership, and ownership costs.

crg mirrors - pair for under 150

damper... 3-500 bones

rear shock 8-1200 bones

sidepanel removal: free
tail chop: free-ish

[xRANDOx]

I'm the type of guy that holds on to things forever. I've had 3 trucks and still have 2 of them only sold one because I NEEDED money and wasn't driving it as much. Wouldn't have sold it if I wasn't pressured by my parents. I'll hold on to this bike for a long while.

Also I don't mind you naming off upgrades. I have a budget for the initial purchase. I'll have more money down the road to upgrade and that's what I'm interested in getting ideas.

[junior varsity]

happiness is a carb'd 900 with flatslides and dynacoils, suspension set up to suit you. You can do it on a budget, the bikes are available, less expensive, and there's lots of "know-how" going about.

RichD can vouch, the 900 motor is excellent.


That said, if you can find a 900ie in your range, grab that. Or an 800 (there all "IE"), or a 1000 (also all IE). Phenomenal motorcycles for the long haul. The 800, however, does not have a dry clutch, and for some people that's a plus, others will find that a minus.

[xRANDOx]

Is there any way to change the instrument cluster out on these? The one I'm looking at doesn't have a tach and was wondering if there was someway I could add one or something

[muskrat]

no tach? 

[hiero]

no tach? 

The 750s didn't come with a tach standard *shrug*

Is there any way to change the instrument cluster out on these? The one I'm looking at doesn't have a tach and was wondering if there was someway I could add one or something

I just wired an aftermarket integrated speedo/tach for one of the local guys on a 750, pretty messy endeavor, but doable.

[muskrat]

our old 750, 2001 to be exact, had a tach.

[xRANDOx]

New Winner! http://austin.craigslist.org/mcy/1965646924.html

even has termis already! Going tonight to pick it up!

What is the service at 6/7k miles?

[junior varsity]

Is there any way to change the instrument cluster out on these? The one I'm looking at doesn't have a tach and was wondering if there was someway I could add one or something

My 99 900 did not come with a tach, it was common to only have idiot lights and a speedo on late 90's models.

I got a DP carbon gauge cluster with tachometer on mine. No Longer Available, unfortunately.

If you want it, a person could persuade me to sell it. Possibly