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Author Topic: Anyone ridden a Sport Classic 1000?  (Read 9018 times)
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« on: September 11, 2010, 03:48:58 PM »
Has anyone in Monsterdom ridden a Sport Classic 1000?  How do you think they compare to a Monster 696?  I realize the engines are totally different, so I'm more interested in the overall feel, handling, etc.  I looked at a biposto today that had clipons (it was the Sport model, not the GT1000).  I am considering this bike as for more usable 2-up riding and some touring.  Thoughts?
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« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2010, 05:05:08 PM »
Talk to DRKWNG (currently Julie) in CAM. He's got one and loves it.
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« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2010, 05:53:13 PM »
gt is more more comfy for the passenger, and a much better tourer than the sport

Sports are very stretched, and sporty in position, much less comfy
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« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2010, 09:33:30 PM »
I got a Paul Smart last week and it feels nothing like the monster. In fact, I think it's the most uncomfortable bike I have ever ridden and the gearing is totally wrong for the city. But, it looks great and once you go over 70mph it glides.
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« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2010, 04:53:17 AM »
They are gorgeous, but I've always heard they are torture racks to ride, the GT is ugly as sin
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« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2010, 07:59:36 AM »
The GT is my dream bike (and my next bike), but the SC's more aggressive position feels awkward (to me). It's almost like the clip-ons are just too low and forward. I feel crucified stretched over the tank, and I'm not a small person.

If it feels good to you, go for it. I thought I'd like the SC more than the GT, but 20 seconds in the saddle and I knew I was wrong.
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« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2010, 08:52:42 AM »
Quote from: Chemico on September 11, 2010, 05:05:08 PM
Talk to DRKWNG (currently Julie) in CAM. He's got one and loves it.

First off..don't listen to anything DORKWING tells you.    Grin

Second..you want a SPORT classic for 2 up riding?! Hope you have strong wrists.  Supporting yourself on that thing is enough but with a passenger?!

I rode one a couple times.  Once..for an extended period..in the rain..in the hill country of Northern Italy..not fun due to bars and seating position.  
Riding it short for distances around town with frequent stops..tolerable.

Cool looking bike and I would get one..as my backup..to a backup.
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Quote from: bobspapa on May 29, 2011, 07:09:57 AM
This just in..IZ is not that short..and I am not that tall.
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« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2010, 08:54:08 AM »
Quote from: 1KDS on September 12, 2010, 04:53:17 AM
They are gorgeous, but I've always heard they are torture racks to ride, the GT is ugly as sin

Deitrich has done a good job with his mods.
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Quote from: bobspapa on May 29, 2011, 07:09:57 AM
This just in..IZ is not that short..and I am not that tall.
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« Reply #8 on: September 12, 2010, 08:54:44 AM »
'06 SC1000 AMS Back in Black #2. waytogo The taller DP "comfort" bars and DP gel seat make it much more tolerable. [moto]

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« Reply #9 on: September 12, 2010, 09:03:53 AM »
Quote from: Chemico on September 11, 2010, 05:05:08 PM
Talk to DRKWNG (currently Julie) in CAM. He's got one and loves it.

yeah but his bike is so heavily modified im not sure if its even fair to still call it a SC   drool i love his bike and i dont even like SCs  laughingdp
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« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2010, 11:14:11 AM »
I have several bikes and my SC gets negected a lot. Then I put it up for sale until I ride it.  But everytime I ride it I fall back in love and want to keep it forever.

For me, 6'3" 220lbs, the riding position is not terrible once I'm moving. I've ridden much worse. But after 80-100 miles, I'm ready to get off it. The motor and neutral handling work really well in that low position.  Mine is pretty much stock except for the suspension and on the local back roads I usually run a 75-90 mph pace and it's just pure fun.  . Once I get into the knee down speeds and try to run  up into triple digits it wants a steering dampner pretty bad and the lack of a fairing gives me a stiff neck.  Run it at the speeds it wants to run and it's one of the most fun bikes to ride I've ever owned.

Saying all that I just rode my friends Hyper Motard 20 minutes ago and now I want to sell the SC and get one of those.  bang head bang head bang head
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« Reply #11 on: September 12, 2010, 12:39:37 PM »
I refuse to demo the 'tard. They look like they could get you into a lot of trouble! Grin Evil Police

Storz Performance makes a nice steering damper for the Sport Classics. Got one on the Back in Black. waytogo

http://www.storzperf.com/jpgs/page17.html
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I plan to list the Federal Gov't. as a dependent on my next 1040 tax filing!

I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!

The fact that flame throwers exist is proof that someone somewhere said "I'd sure like to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."

CONFIDENCE: the feeling you have right before you understand the situation.
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« Reply #12 on: September 12, 2010, 01:14:59 PM »
Nope, never seen one.  

Quote from: IZ on September 12, 2010, 08:52:42 AM
First off..don't listen to anything DORKWING tells you.    Grin

Watch it, Mini-Me.   Grin
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« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2010, 03:04:28 PM »
Quote from: rc51 on September 12, 2010, 12:39:37 PM
I refuse to demo the 'tard. They look like they could get you into a lot of trouble! Grin Evil Police

Storz Performance makes a nice steering damper for the Sport Classics. Got one on the Back in Black. waytogo

http://www.storzperf.com/jpgs/page17.html





OH CRAP! I've got one of those somewhere in my tool chest that I bought from Steve for my 94 M900! I wonder if it'll fit. Thx.



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« Reply #14 on: September 12, 2010, 03:28:46 PM »
Quote from: rc51 on September 12, 2010, 12:39:37 PM
Storz Performance makes a nice steering damper for the Sport Classics. Got one on the Back in Black. waytogo

http://www.storzperf.com/jpgs/page17.html

Meh...  Get one of the WASP kits from Greg, they're stupid nice and look perfect on the bike.
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