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psychlist 04-Jul-2006 20:53

Which 800ie?
 
Forgive me but I've been thinking (yes, you can hear the ticking sound up north, even as far as Guildford!) about this!

Which 800 Duke should I get?
800SSie?
S2R - 800?
800 Monster?

I've been hankering after an 800SSie cos I want to go trackdaying but I know I'm gonna have lotsa problems twisting my back to be able to even see where I'm going with clip-ons!
S2R sounds a good bet but what are the advantages over a std 800 Monster? After all, the std monster is gonna be a good bit cheaper than an S2R, but there still aren't many of them around.
:confused:

PeteB 04-Jul-2006 21:14

Yellow 800 with bar risers is my guess

AK 04-Jul-2006 21:18

Keep your 620 and uprate it to an 800 as you will lose less than buying another bike Paul.
Youd need barrels & piston and maybe an upgrade on the computer tho you can prob do this with a power commander. cheaper way to go mate.
I dont know what happened to the bb kit that geoff used at the beginning of last year went to but that would be ideal for your needs:)

you could even try & get an 800 engine (or a 900 for that matter) & swap it in and flog the 620 engine to a dd'er and get your dosh back.

can also buy fairings to put on and off as the mood takes you for trackdays, sportsbike one week and monster the next:D

hope this helps muddy your waters even more:lol:

psychlist 04-Jul-2006 21:25

Just the 2 trusty war horses I'd expect :D ;)
Too late for the 620 Al, Bunny took her away after my BBQ a couple of weeks ago, hopefully get the money for Monica in a week or so then I'll be on the look out. Just a bit concerned about the SuperSport option cos there's not a lot of em around and not sure about fitting HeliBars, but are there any more Monsters about? I could fit the rizoma style clip ons to a monster & get away with them cos they aren't so low down.
I want to stick with the 800 ie, or a VERY late 750ie, as the engine is a lot smoother than the 900/1000 and the wet clutch is easier to use (my finger hurts :( )
S'pose I better wait and see what turns up first eh :roll:

AK 04-Jul-2006 21:28

800 and 750ie are rare models these days paul as were only out for a short time. that said they will be cheaper cos of that.
think there is a 800 on the ukmoc site but it could be in ireland:o .

ask jim at bike enders as stock is changing quicky there

have you thought about an st?

clockwork orange 04-Jul-2006 21:32

Know of a SS750 Dark for around £2500 if that is of interest. Can get more info if you want it Paul.

psychlist 04-Jul-2006 21:43

Yes, please Karen, wont hurt to get more details. they had one at Snells recently I think :confused:

ST?? Don't you swear at me! Most uncomfortable Duke I've ridden was the ST3 I had when my Multi went in for the 6k service in March, didnt like it at all sir :barfy:

bradders 04-Jul-2006 23:01

just get a 748 track bike and fit straight bars..or even better cheapo 996!!

isnt there one in the club thats done this?? remember seeing one at last years track day

Brent 05-Jul-2006 09:01

Paul, twin discs on the SS are worth having over the Sport single disc or the new S2r version.

I know of a clean 750ssie, but wasn't planning to sell until next spring... perhaps I could be persuaded to re think...

Nigel C 05-Jul-2006 09:42

i think the 800 in alfs has gone now i'll check it out, that was a nice bike as well on an 04 plate


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