The monster Monster thread! (formerly Why not a Monster)

[PhilB]

Originally Posted by Tallboy

Well, as Fifth alluded to, I finally found a Monster that was within a reasonable enough distance that I liked. Not a low miles bike, but it appears to have been well kept, not a mark on it.


2007 S2R 1000, full Termis, new ECU and tune with the pipes.



It makes me do this:

This, IMHO, is the best of the Monster line, ever. It has all the style, and is a very balanced machine -- everything works together just right.

PhilB

[Tallboy]

Originally Posted by fifthcircle

Not sure why this was posted? The guy has a Kymco, how bad could life be??


The more I look at Tallboy's bike, the more I like it. You gonna ride it to PIE FEST this year instead of the big yellow GS? I know it won't be as comfortable, but I can spot you a tent and sleeping bag while you are here God knows I never get to use them...

If you haven't figured it out yet, I don't plan very far ahead. I'll let you know about a week before if I'll be coming to PIEfest and I'll probably decide that morning what I'll ride.

[jerdog53]

Originally Posted by Cortez

There's no #3 yet.


MAAAAYBE a VTR1000 (Akrapovic too..)

[fifthcircle]

Originally Posted by Cortez

I could do with a S2R, obviously!
Considering he has it, and I don't, he obviously has to suck!

The S2R 1000 with termis is the #1 sound I heard from a motorcycle.
#2 was Aprilia Tuono with Akrapovic exhaust.

There's no #3 yet.


MAAAAYBE a VTR1000 (Akrapovic too..)

Oh, he does suck...I just didn't realize you knew him....

[OConnor]

Originally Posted by Cortez

I could do with a S2R, obviously!
Considering he has it, and I don't, he obviously has to suck!

The S2R 1000 with termis is the #1 sound I heard from a motorcycle.
#2 was Aprilia Tuono with Akrapovic exhaust.

You haven't heard an S2R with Arrows yet then...

[Cortez]

Originally Posted by jerdog53

Whaaat?!

[OConnor]

Originally Posted by jerdog53

You'd be surprised how good the SuperHawk sounds with good pipes.

[Cortez]

Originally Posted by OConnor

You haven't heard an S2R with Arrows yet then...

Nope!
Really?

[Cortez]

Originally Posted by OConnor

You'd be surprised how good the SuperHawk sounds with good pipes.

I got zero emotions for that bike, but seriously, with Akrapovic exhaust,
it's amazing.

SV1000 too!

[OConnor]

Originally Posted by Cortez

I got zero emotions for that bike, but seriously, with Akrapovic exhaust,
it's amazing.

SV1000 too!

Agreed. It's an appliance otherwise.
I was thinking TL1000 but must be about the same right?
There is nothing like a "Sporting" twin for sound.

[Cortez]

Originally Posted by OConnor

Agreed. It's an appliance otherwise.
I was thinking TL1000 but must be about the same right?

Yeah, that'll do.

On the other hand, on a bike like a bandit 1250.. I'd leave it stock and enjoy not
hearing anything. I just like meaty thumping on a big 1-2cyl bikes.

Am I normal?
;-)

[OConnor]

Originally Posted by Cortez

Yeah, that'll do.

On the other hand, on a bike like a bandit 1250.. I'd leave it stock and enjoy not
hearing anything. I just like meaty thumping on a big 1-2cyl bikes.

Am I normal?
;-)

Big Bandit is all about smooth torque, and they are cheap. It's my ride to work so the Duck doesn't have to sit out all summer long.

[Cortez]

Cheap is relative when you live in a 3rd world country..

[fifthcircle]

Originally Posted by Cortez

Cheap is relative when you live in a 3rd world country..

I didn't think Croatia was a 3rd world country

I agree on the great sounding thumpers and sporting twins!

Quiet bikes and a few good sounding 4cyl bikes can sound good too. BUT, there is just something about every damn Ducati that I hear, that makes me stop and listen. I only wish my new monster had a dry clutch. Why? So I could piss off my brother-in-law on his HD

[Cortez]

Originally Posted by fifthcircle

I didn't think Croatia was a 3rd world country

Ask people who live (and work) here.