Which Monster to buy?

[Qomomoko]

Makes sense about the shoulder and riding position.

that is a good looking bike!!!

I have looked into it and yes it is possible to but a SSS but its more expensive than the S4 it self. How is it done or swap from an S2R? I do not know.

If you ride that S4, you will buy it LOL

[Speeddog]

Wow that's a peach!

[AR155]

Just spoke to the owner again, awaiting a few pictures from the light restoration.. the engine was untouched aside from checking the valve clearance and change of timing belts. Would 32 000 km be considered a lot for a monster? Also, what about the price? It has been set at 5, then 4,5 now 4k, and I have had it under my "radar" during the last 5 months..

[ducpainter]

I don't consider that a lot of miles for the age of the bike.

It's been very well maintained, which is far more important than miles, IMO.

The only downside to an '02 is that as bikes age there can be issues with rubber pieces deteriorating.

[Speeddog]

I've got 52k miles on my '02 S4, and I've put 47k of the 62k on my M750.

So I'm going to say 32k km isn't a concern.

[AR155]

https://docpoland.com/forums/topic/19278-monster-s4-zimowy-refresh/

Here is the build thread, it is in polish, so I cannot read it, however, there are quite a few pictures.... I think this is the one, that way I can at least "forget" about maintenance during the first few months and focus on rebuilding the Busso in the shop, my daily 155 needs a break  

[ducpainter]

Google translate is your friend...

Today, finally, Monster went to the workshop for a rejuvenating treatment. I have been gathering for this since November, but at last something will start to happen.

 

The plans were different, but in the end it stays in the original and probably it will be the best solution. At the beginning the engine from the frame, the removal of flaky paint and the new coating, the frame is also likely to be renewed because there are minor signs of corrosion.

 

In addition, it is certainly pure service matters, belts, valves, oils, bearings, etc., etc. As you progress and of course the availability of $$$, "project" will be modified on a regular basis

I'll let you finish.

[AR155]

Thank you Ducpainter Yep, I will google translate the rest... it seems like a good deal, I plan on offering him 3500, if he takes it, I will be the owner of the S4 Senna in great nick!
My two other options are a one owner S2R and a slightly neglected S4R (non testastretta) , so in all honesty the S4 seems to be the best bet.

Quick question, which wheels fit the S4? I fancy the S4RS wheel quite a bit for example.

[ducpainter]

S4 has a DSS.

S4RS has a SSS, so the wheels are a no go.

749/999 wheels might work. I'm sure that's been discussed in the Acc&Mods section.

S4RS wheels would likely fit on the S4R.

[AR155]

S4 has a DSS.

S4RS has a SSS, so the wheels are a no go.

749/999 wheels might work. I'm sure that's been discussed in the Acc&Mods section.

S4RS wheels would likely fit on the S4R.

Yeah.. I kind of thought so :/ Well, eventually, once I will have all the bits and pieces, a conversion might be possible... I know it is not cost effective, but rather "cool" project..
Calling him back today, and schedule a viewing, gotta make up my mind.

[Speeddog]

S4 has a DSS.

S4RS has a SSS, so the wheels are a no go.

749/999 wheels might work. I'm sure that's been discussed in the Acc&Mods section.

S4RS wheels would likely fit on the S4R.

749/999 wheels have a larger axle, IIRC it's 30mm.
It would require the caliper bracket as well, the disc is 5mm smaller diameter.
Buuut... restraining pin is different location IIRC.
It's also 6mm thick vs 4mm on the S4, not sure how they accommodated that.
Overall wheel width, and offset, no idea.

[ducpainter]

Sounds like way more work than it's worth.

[Speeddog]

Sounds like way more work than it's worth.

Normal service for 90% of mods.