New bike to me.. (ngr really)

[Brand X]

Tried to buy a 2004 Vll in mint shape,and well sorted red one.(8000 mile) It took me a bit too long to get the cash together, and was sold by the time I did.. 800 mile round trip to Spokane Wa, but probably  was worth the drive.. Maybe next time? This 2009 Monster 1100 showed up local  to me (Central Oregon) and was a very low mile machine. (2688) Had service done,and new Pilot C2 tires on it.. The bike was owned by a Motorcycle salesman in Bend, and he just did not ride it much. I went ahead, and replaced the timing belts for insurance, and it runs great with the pipes, and Ducati Racing ECU.. Not the s model, but still a nice unit..It's the last year without the anti-lock, and traction control. plus dry clutch too. I am OK with that, considering so was the Guzzi.. Less crap in the motor if it explodes. The bike did come with a Ducati tail bag too..

I like the bike pretty well since I have owned a few brand new, and perfect shape/running twins.. (2005 Superhawk, Harley 883L,Aprilia Tuono first gen with upgrades,Moto Guzzi 2002 Californian Stone. Point being I get big twins.. This Duc gets the best MPG of any of them. 57.3 best, and generally 55 overall on the road.. 45 playing around on the twisty back roads. Guzzi was pretty good too,but not quite that good.

I was not really looking to go this way, but glad I did...It reminds me of my 2010 Triumph 675 STR but is much more comfortable, and has better brakes.. Just like a 90 degree twin about the best overall, being a Honda,Guzzi, and or Ducati..




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[Roebling3]

Very nice, indeed. Best wishes for safe rides. R3~ 

[mjptexas]

Everyone needs to own at least one Monster in their lifetime. 

[RinkRat II]

  Congrats on a beautiful bike. I'm kinda partial to that color combination myself . May have to do my front fender next!




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[fotoguzzi]

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[jas67]

Very nice!   Congrats!

I love my 796, but, every time I see an 1100 up for sale, I think about buying it and selling my 796.

I bought the 796 new, so, that's why I keep it instead of trading up.

It now also has the full Ohlins suspension setup from an 1100S, so, I lust after the 1100S a little less now.

[Brand X]

I am sure the 796 is a good bike too, and has things it does better then the 1100 model.. I am having no real issues with the factory suspension at my riding pace anymore.. Took it out for a 310 mile run in the twisty's yesterday, and it did well..The MPG is impressive on the large air cooled unit..Makes for a decent range out here in the boonies.Also being able to work on it is important to me also..So the limited software on my unit is a big plus.. One reason I wanted that 2004 Guzzi.

I did check over the axle bolts/ torque before I left on the ride, and the front pinch bolts were loose. Rear axle torque was out of spec too. Just had new tires mounted, but not by me. So you just never know when someone else works on your stuff.. I want things wrong that I did, and can only blame myself for being careless/etc... I have always liked working on Motorcycles at least as much riding them. Just don't want to do much computer work with them.. Little bit is fine, but at some point, just way too complex.costly for average Joe.. (IMO) If i can turn off the service light/codes when it pops up, then I am happy..

[Sheepdog]

Il Monstro! It looks like a real gem. Nice find...

[Brand X]

Thanks nice shape for sure..  The Guzzi in Spokane looked just as nice. About perfect too.. I hope they show up here, and post pics..

One point, I did not have the new tires mounted, the previous owner just had the shop he works at do it.. That's what makes me nervous on having other people work on my stuff.. I have all the right stuff for doing tire work, and maybe even the correct cones for balancing the rear wheel/tire manually (Mark Parnes deal) and electronically too..   My first bike (first one in Oregon) 1976 RD-400 had it's first service done where I bought it. Ended up with carb boot loose on the intake side. Could of been bad, but I caught it in time.. There are some great techs I know, but I seem to get the other  kind.. So really been mostly on my own since then.. 

[Brand X]

so, I lust after the 1100S a little less now.

Bored, and thought I would post a few more of the 1100.. Something to think about for your 796..

I was going over the previous work, and double checking the balance on the rear.. More to just see how to get the bike in the air on my car lift.. Found out my car balancer cones work with the larger opening of the rear axle setup.. Even the car ones I had Mark Parnes make for me also work.. So now I can do the mounting and balancing on my machine or manual. Ordered some options for motorcycles wheels on my car changer a while back too.... Anyway, pic heavy, and wanted to show the parts you are missing.. I believe the whole setup fits on your bike..

Made a way to pull the front wheel works good,and just a piece of 1/2  pipe/rubber inner tube.  Just set under the steering stem to my welding stands.. No real good place to block up the front under the engine. Center of gravity is all wrong on the jacking point.

Last one is how I deal with hard starting, without going through the cycle the key issue on the 2009  It's a good thing to have with any big twin. I just plug it into the charge port.. Small enough to fit into the side pocket of my tail bag.. Nice for on the road. I only left the clamps on for starting a car... It will do it too.. $23.00 on  ..

[jas67]

Oh  , you've got a nice balancer and tire machine!

I bought a kit from No-mar for balancing rear wheels from my single sided swing arm bikes (796, R1200RS, and former F800GT).

As for getting the wheels off the bike, I have a scissor platform jack I use on my Handy lift with one in in the cycle-vise chock, and of course, extra tie-downs.

I just ordered a Bursig center-lift stand to use at the track with my 749, but, also got the adapter for the 796, and may splurge for one for the R1200RS in the future.     It's really nice for getting both wheels off, doing chain maintenance, etc.

[Brand X]

Oh  , you've got a nice balancer and tire machine!

I bought a kit from No-mar for balancing rear wheels from my single sided swing arm bikes (796, R1200RS, and former F800GT).

As for getting the wheels off the bike, I have a scissor platform jack I use on my Handy lift with one in in the cycle-vise chock, and of course, extra tie-downs.

I just ordered a Bursig center-lift stand to use at the track with my 749, but, also got the adapter for the 796, and may splurge for one for the R1200RS in the future.     It's really nice for getting both wheels off, doing chain maintenance, etc.

I was looking at this wheel chock setup.. Seems like this one below will fit the bill well. I would build something, but sometimes getting off your wallet is easier/best.. I have a Nomar bar, and lots of tire spoons, manual home made tire machine too... I bought the balancer mostly for car tires, just added the motorcycle electronic because I  could..The standard cones surprised me working with the duc rear wheel . Nomar paste is the stuff for tough sidewalls. Although if you look at standard household Murphy's soap, it's about the same but thinned out.. Tire supply places sell real paste Muphy's tire soap, so probably better prices then No-mar..

The Atlas lift is 7000 pounds plus, and is good for lead wings if needed..

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