[hogfisch]

Hi all,

I am new to this forum but have been lurking on the Monster Owners Club for a while (1994 M600).

Anyhoo, I am now thinking of a 900ss (the newer style, from 98 onwards?) and am after a little advice. From my experience on the Monster forums, owners clubs seem to be THE place to get good, objective information so many thanks in advance everyone.

My questions are (hopefully someone can help!):

1. Are the later ones all fuel injection (I was told post 2000 models are and the earlier ones 98-2000 are carb)

2. If the pre 2000s are carbs, do they suffer at all with icing (my Monster is the original pig-b*tch-from-hell in that respect and I am looking forward to a bike that doesn't kick and buck in the cold!)

3. I will be commuting (not daily but certainly quite a bit in the summer) a round trip of 50 miles on it. What are they like comfort-wise compared to full on sports Dukes (my cousin has a 916 Foggy rep - I have had a go on it and although it was amazing to ride, my wrists had had enough after 20 mins)

4. Are there any peculiarities to look out for (except the usual chain, spocket, fork seals etc.) on the 900ss?

5. Is £3,700 from a main dealer a good price for a 900ss (98 R reg, FSH, 4000 miles with DP high level carbon fibre cans)?

Sorry to come on here as a newbie and bombard with questions. Just want to find out as much a possible about these bikes before committing myself.

Best regards

Hogfisch