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[neatbik]

Or should i say 'Monster'. Although its only the baby 600 so there isnt really anything monstrous about it, except the noise maybe...

Anyway, i got rid of the F650, and fancied something different.

This one popped up cheap, needs the forks rebuilding or replacing (i'm looking into suitable upgrades) and is suffering with piston slap.
Compression is fine, its not burning any oil and runs well so i reckon i'm just going to leave it as is for now, but i did get a replacement barrel and piston with the sale.

I've given it a service, changed the belts and i intend to cosmetically tidy it up a bit - the engine cases and footpeg hangers are a bit untidy.
At some point i may get the tank and seat cowl painted, but really i just intend to ride it through the summer and enjoy those Remus pipes.

https://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q399/beatnck2/DSC_1995.jpg

https://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q399/beatnck2/DSC_1997.jpg

https://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q399/beatnck2/monster2.jpg

https://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q399/beatnck2/DSC_2002.jpg

https://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q399/beatnck2/DSC_2001.jpg

https://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q399/beatnck2/monster1.jpg

Plenty of service history with it, not extortionate miles and a fair chunk under book price.

[rac3r]

Awesome! Looks in good shape. Piston slap is normal on the 600 I think but check on ukmoc would be your best bet
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Bikes : 2006 CBR125R - 2004 Monster 620ie - 2004 ZX-6R B1H - 2005 Monster S2R 800 - 2011 Street Triple - 2009 Streetfighter 1098 - 2014 ZX-6R 636

[neatbik]

Yes mate, i did a fair bit of homework on ukmonster before i bought the bike, the consensus seems to be that although it sounds horrible at tickover its normally nothing to worry about.

I went for a quick ride earlier, for an ancient 2v aircooled lump its got a surprising amount of go in it, at least up to about 90mph anyway, i need to check to see if its been downgeared.

But that noise...

[WannaBeDude]

Approve !!! Bored of the Africa twin in good time I see, do you change often or was last bike no good, and or you did not use off road enough with busy , stuff , going on ,,, ?
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[neatbik]

I had the F650 for 2 years mate, i did a fair bit of off roading but to be honest i was struggling to find the time to do it. I was getting bored of the green lanes near me and travelling to Salisbury plain/Wales every weeken was a no go.

Plus it was battering the crap out of it.

[WannaBeDude]

Time flys eh, seems like last summer you got that ... !!
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[rac3r]

[neatbik]

No mate, standard airbox and filter at the moment. The seller gave me a k+n but he said it didnt run properly with it in so i guess i'll be looking for a dynojet kit.
cheers,
Nick