Just saw the Monster 1100 Evo in person

[megraham]

Picked it up today.  Thought it was a 2011 but it is considered a 2012.  Rode it a total of around 25 miles.  Hopefully will get to ride some more tomorrow.

Mods that I need to complete today.

1)  adjustment of the shocks.  I have no experience in the settings but shoot me some info.  I noticed that it is set up pretty firm as when I hit bumps in the road I had no problem feeling them.  I would like to soften up the ride if possible.


Future mods:

1)  Clean up the rear end.  I saw that some company has a kit that cleans up the rear end on older monsters but don't know if it applies to the 2012.

2)  A little more sound as this thing seems pretty quiet with a helmet on.


Anyway this thing sure has good pickup and is fast.

Looking forward to reading others comments or suggestions

[tiger_one]

Push down on the rear of the seat, if it is very slow to push down and slow to rise back when you release then reduce dampening.  Front and rear should go down together and rise at the same rate together, adjust from there.

Preload should be set first for your weight, 30% sag is a good starting point. 

There is a link around here on setting up suspensions that explains it better.  Found it.

http://londonbikers.com/articles/1616/suspension-setup-demystified

[thought]

most dealers will set up the preload for you when you pick up the bike... the damping etc you figure out on your own, but you might want to ask your dealer if they will do the preload at least... makes it easier than rounding up a couple of friends and measuring.

[danaid]

  Welcome!

Pics please or it doesn't exist.   

[Ohmic]

I still can't get pass the fact that THE top of the line Monster do NOT come with a dry clutch.

-1 for Ducati.

[Raux]

I still can't get pass the fact that THE top of the line Monster do NOT come with a dry clutch.

-1 for Ducati.

or how about it's mid level SBK, or top of the line MTS or Diavel... I'm sure the HM 1100 will get one soon as well.

seems they may keep it only for the big sbk

lets face it, this new management could give a rats ass about heritage

[Narflar]

I still can't get pass the fact that THE top of the line Monster do NOT come with a dry clutch.

-1 for Ducati.

The dry clutch is cool but once I tried the easy to pull clutch on the Evo I was sold.  No more cramps from being stuck in traffic!!!!

[duccarlos]

Test rode one today. I have some obstacles, like the fact that I'm selling my bikes and I'm moving out of the country, but if I find the way, I'm buying this thing.

[RC Fan]

Test rode one today. I have some obstacles, like the fact that I'm selling my bikes and I'm moving out of the country, but if I find the way, I'm buying this thing.

Can you elaborate?  I am very interested in upgrading to the Evo.

[Triple J]

lets face it, this new management could give a rats ass about heritage

Wet clutches make better street bikes. As long as they keep the dry in the big SBK then it doesn't bother me.

Also, when does heritage start? I don't think the early bikes had dry clutches.

[duccarlos]

Can you elaborate?  I am very interested in upgrading to the Evo.

I test rode it around town and the engine is much smoother. It was not as gittery as my older Monster.

I'm moving to Chile where Ducs are super expensive. They do not allow you to import any used vehicles, no lemon laws over there. It is cheaper to buy the bike new in the states, stick it on a boat and pay the import taxes. A used 1100 ABS runs close to $16,000 over there. I can get a new Evo for around $12,000.