monster for a returning rider

[Curmudgeon]

Ah, got it. Had not thought about that, I have the same issue on my M900 with the Cortech bag but only when I have the rain suit bag on top of the Cortech. But then I'm still a youngster - Gene

Taking your Viagra, eh? 

You're "only" five years younger than I..., and not to thread-jack..., but just before Thanksgiving I popped something out of whack just getting off the sofa!  My physiotherapist put things more or less back into register, but I'm hobbling around like a total antique occasionally, although the warmer temps are helping. I'm fine once I'm on the bike though, and it's my right leg and not my left, unlike the duchess. WHEW. Underway, I'm still a competent 40-year-old.  My physio DID say NOT to extend my leg REARWARD though when I get on the bike, so that bag is definitely no-go.

Watch those parts falling off as you age. There IS one guy in his 70's down here who used to race Porsches with Gurney and Holbert and I can barely keep HIM in sight. Hope for you yet? 

[Raux]

the PC V enrichers are only needed if you have a closed loop. so those people that have used the Rexxer to open then bottom end loop by deleting the O2 sensors, don't need them. I would contact those people.

[Curmudgeon]

Raux,

Thanks. Not looking to re-map at this point as I have no performance issues generally and want to keep things stock. Might just want to fake out the O2 sensors a hair for a tiny bit richer mix to enhance low end smoothness. The bike has plenty of poke but would not object to one more MPG and 1 - 2 extra BHP. Donnie will know if it's worth the bother and not detrimental.

[twolanefun]

Raux,
Donnie will know if it's worth the bother and not detrimental.

Exactly and if he can get my S2R smmoth with the exhaust I have on it...... - Gene

[Duchess]

Hey guys ... come on in and join the party :-)

Curmudgeon is right about problem getting onto the bike. I found a pretty good technique -
 - stand to the left of the bike
 - keeping left leg and hip pretty still, and holding onto the bars, get my right knee onto the seat
 - hitch my butt over to the right
 - straighten right leg and drop into place

Looks a little odd, but means I don't have to swing my right leg all the way over the tail, which would preclude the use of the tail bag (which I have heard is quite cute, as it transforms into a backpack, neh ?) and in any case would not be possible, as my left hip just wouldn't take the rotation

counting down the days until I get to test ride the Monsters and take this out of the theory and into the reality

Meanwhile, just to keep things interesting, I spent Saturday at the range qualifying for my Concealed Carry Handgun License ... pistol packin' momma heading your way.  Now I have to choose not only between a 796 and an 1100evo, but also between a Glock G26 and a S&W M&P9c ... .(and yes, I did see that there is a gun thread somewhere in this forum ...  Not surprising, as the gun guys are just as addicted to "tweaking" as you Ducati guys.)

Would be a real mess if I got mixed up ... I could end up with a Monster evo with fiber optic sights, a worked match trigger, and a 21 extended magazine, trying to shoot a Smith&Wesson with olins suspension, Termi muffler and a 14T option :-)

Ear protection needed for both endeavors, though :-)

Duchess

[Travman]

It will be interesting to see which one you pick.  I've ridden the 796 and the 1100 new style Monsters.  I like the extra punch of the 1100, but might be happier with the 796 especially on smaller roads.  I'm really enjoying my Darmah lately on the country roads near my house specifically because I get to twist the throttle for longer periods of time versus when I'm ridding the Monster 1000. 

Have you considered the Streetfighter 848? 

[Curmudgeon]

Duchess,

HK P30 or P30S.  (An old client, cute, tall FBI girl used an HK .40 USP Compact as her backup.) An HK you don't tweak. You learn to shoot it. They need some break-in on Lawman or similar after which they are totally reliable. When you hold a P30 grip, like a Ducati, all will be revealed. 

[Curmudgeon]

Have you considered the Streetfighter 848? 

Too tall for her to come close to flat-footing with her arthritic left leg, slower steering, and 40 excess lbs. Nice try. 

[gmerri]

My 2 cents - I'll expand when I ride the my new 796 on Tuesday with 15 stock sprocket.  I'm currently on a demo 796 with 14T and have gone about 400 miles.  It has more torque than I need at my level (I'd label it as Early Intermediate Rider) for as far into the future as I can see.  It is big fun.  I've had people follow me into the gas station and ask me about it, as it's not very common where I live.  I'm still getting used to first gear to 10 mph, need to feather the clutch more than I'm accustomed.  After that, turn your head and it will go there in a hurry. 

As far as hand guns, my new toy, as it just feels amazing and shoots incredible, is the S&W 438 38 spc in scandium.  You just can't beat it for conceal and fires when the trigger pulls.  I have/had glock, colt, beretta and browning pistols and it's my carry.   

[Duchess]

Too tall for her to come close to flat-footing with her arthritic left leg, slower steering, and 40 excess lbs. Nice try. 

her 40 excess lbs !!!  Come on, Curmudgeon, I thought you were my friend !  I'm like, 10 lbs over, at the most 

Duchess

[Curmudgeon]

M796 ABS vs SF848 = 40 excess lbs., slower steering, and + 1 1/2" 

We won't even GO into my personal excess. Let's just say it settles the bike.  Now go hold a P30 in your hand! 

[Duchess]

My 2 cents - I'll expand when I ride the my new 796 on Tuesday with 15 stock sprocket.  I'm currently on a demo 796 with 14T and have gone about 400 miles. 

You may very well be right about me ending up with a new 796, with or without tweaked suspension, 14T, termi etc. Jury is out on that until I have ridden both it and the big evo

As far as hand guns, my new toy, as it just feels amazing and shoots incredible, is the S&W 438 38 spc in scandium.  You just can't beat it for conceal and fires when the trigger pulls.  I have/had glock, colt, beretta and browning pistols and it's my carry.   

I shot 6 rounds from a full sized S&W 38 on Saturday - very smooth and nice balance. They did hand round a titanium/scandium version in class, but all four of the instructors said it was a "pita" to fire. I'm not ruling out going the revolver route, but most of my experience has been with Glock and S&W M&P semi auto's in either 9 mm or 0.45 ..

Duchess

Duchess

[Duchess]

Heckler & Koch P30:
Length 6.99, Barrel 3.86, ht 5.43, width 1.29, weight 29.3 ox

S&W M&Pc
Length 6.7, barrel 3.5, ht 4.3, width 1.2, weight 21.7

Glock G26
length 6.3, barrel 3.45, ht 4.2, width 1.18, weight 19.75

Beretta Nano
Length 5.63, barrel 3.07, ht 4.17, width 0.9, weight 17.7

Beretta Tomcat
Length 4.9, barrel 2.4, ht 3.7, width 1.1, weight 16.5

I have no doubt that the HK is a fine gun and nice to hold and fire ... but it is just too big and heavy to be a conceal carry for me. Where would I put it ?  I'm even thinking that the M&Pc / Glock 26 are too big for conceal,  though they are nice to hold and shoot. 

[RC Fan]

Meanwhile, just to keep things interesting, I spent Saturday at the range qualifying for my Concealed Carry Handgun License ... pistol packin' momma heading your way.  Now I have to choose not only between a 796 and an 1100evo, but also between a Glock G26 and a S&W M&P9c ... .(and yes, I did see that there is a gun thread somewhere in this forum ...  Not surprising, as the gun guys are just as addicted to "tweaking" as you Ducati guys.)

Duchess

Lucky duck!  We are not allowed to carry our handguns in Canada.  I am a 1911 fan myself.

[Travman]

M796 ABS vs SF848 = 40 excess lbs., slower steering, and + 1 1/2" 

We won't even GO into my personal excess. Let's just say it settles the bike.  Now go hold a P30 in your hand! 

Ducati lists the 796 as 369 lbs dry and the SF848 as 373 lbs dry. Could there really be 40lbs difference in the wet weight?  The SF848 is a qick steering bike with a front end rake of 24.5 and 58 inch wheelbase versus 24 degrees and a 57 inch wheelbase for the 796.  I'm just making conversation.  If she can't feel comfortable with the extra seat height of the SF848 it isn't an option.