Newbie After Monster 696/796

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by lewis1962, Dec 31, 2022.

  1. Hi, I've had 2 Monsters before, one of which an S4R is the only bike I wish I'd kept.
    Looking to get back into the brand with either a 696 or 796
    Thanks
     
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  2. Welcome and enjoy
     
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  3. My wife could be persuaded to sell her 696, had it about 3 years and hardly ridden it., I like riding it but now have a multistrada that scratches that itch. We're in West Wales though
     
  4. We bought it second hand from riders Cardiff
     
  5. Welcome to the forum Lewis.:)
     
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  6. Welcome!
    Have you considered an M1100 - bit more oomph than the others.
     
  7. Welcome into our mad house :)
     
  8. Good that you found the place Lewis, it's only the first day of 2023 and already @RickyX has inadvertently given Gandalf a disagree, and Ivor is selling his monster before @Nelson even got a look in at his leftovers!
     
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  9. Welcome and good luck with finding your x96 Monster. I owned a 696+. Lovely bike, completely non-intimidating. The clutch took a bit of getting used to and the suspension is a little harsh but great fun to ride.
     
  10. Isn't that so :D
     
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  11. Hi, Ivor, thank you, could you send me some details. I wasn't sure how to send you a PM, how do I do that ?
     
  12. Viv / @Ducbird will fill you in officially, but I think you have to have posted X times before you can "p.m." (called "start a Conversation" on here..o_O)

    @Ivor can send you one, hopefully not the last thing he ever does. :upyeah:
     
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  13. Thanks Chris, very friendly group, appreciate your help
     
  14. Start as you mean to go on!
     
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  15. About to set off to row the Atlantic, so won't be till march, if you're still looking then pm me
     
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  16. [QUOTE="About to set off to row the Atlantic, so won't be till march, if you're still looking then pm me[/QUOTE]
    Early days for 2023 I know, but this will be a “quote of the year” contender for sure !
    All the very of fortune in your endeavours, Ivor.
    Jon
     
  17. Early days for 2023 I know, but this will be a “quote of the year” contender for sure !
    All the very of fortune in your endeavours, Ivor.
    Jon[/QUOTE]
    A longer thread in the lounge " departure warning"
     
  18. But Marion is looking to sell her 696, I'll try and get some more info up today/tomorrow, has after market exhaust ( OEM included) 2013 plate, I'll do a belt change, virtually no miles since she bought it about 4 years ago from riders Cardiff ( as was)
     
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