This is one of those opinion questions and I would like to hear all your thoughts.
I am currently riding a 1999 900SS and it is a great machine. The only issue is the ergonomics. It is just too much forward and low down for me- and yes I have installed the Helibars. Still too much pressure on my tired old wrists and back.
I admit it, I am an old fart.
I am considering this 2001 Monster 750 ie Dark. Seems to be in pretty good shape. 17,000 miles (like my SS) looks ok... nothing obvious as a problem except the dash has been replaced with European gauges. He says he has the Red Key... I assume but do not know if the key he has is keyed to his ECU, but lets just address the ergonomic issue first.
Question is... is the 750 Monster enough of a change ergonomically to be comfortable for an old guy?
The 900SS has more power and speed than I need. I can scare myself really quick on it, and I am an experienced rider. Or maybe I should say- I enjoy the power so much I will surely get myself in trouble one day.
I will be ridingthe 750 in canyons and around town as my city bike. I have a BMW for Touring with my wife. I may want to do short out of town tours solo if its comfortable enough... call it 300-400 mile days. This seem feasible to you Monster guys?
Anything known about the 750's? Trouble? Advantages?
Are all Monsters of this age the same frame, seating, handle bars etc?
What do you think?
I am currently riding a 1999 900SS and it is a great machine. The only issue is the ergonomics. It is just too much forward and low down for me- and yes I have installed the Helibars. Still too much pressure on my tired old wrists and back.
I admit it, I am an old fart.
I am considering this 2001 Monster 750 ie Dark. Seems to be in pretty good shape. 17,000 miles (like my SS) looks ok... nothing obvious as a problem except the dash has been replaced with European gauges. He says he has the Red Key... I assume but do not know if the key he has is keyed to his ECU, but lets just address the ergonomic issue first.
Question is... is the 750 Monster enough of a change ergonomically to be comfortable for an old guy?
The 900SS has more power and speed than I need. I can scare myself really quick on it, and I am an experienced rider. Or maybe I should say- I enjoy the power so much I will surely get myself in trouble one day.
I will be ridingthe 750 in canyons and around town as my city bike. I have a BMW for Touring with my wife. I may want to do short out of town tours solo if its comfortable enough... call it 300-400 mile days. This seem feasible to you Monster guys?
Anything known about the 750's? Trouble? Advantages?
Are all Monsters of this age the same frame, seating, handle bars etc?
What do you think?