I got the Monster in May 1997 after two years with a CBR600. Quite a change, but a welcome one.
I've still got it but don't tend to use it in the winter anymore.(Actually I don't use any bike in
the winter anymore!).
Still behaves a bit like 'son of SRX' though. Seems to hate being left alone in the cold. The only way to guarantee that this thing runs properly is ride it every day. Rode to the South of France in 1999 loaded up with luggage and tent. Behaved itself for the whole journey.
I'm hoping to spend some time cleaning it and looking after it now I've got the VFR
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Myself Dave Offor and Stu Jones in the South of France 1999 |