[Rick T.]

Hi MOB! I figured I should introduce myself... Just picked up my first Monster and I can't be more pleased. It really makes a great addition to the family. Now if only I can convince my financial officer to agree on the 1098 - I'd be set! But for now, I'm a very happy camper...

Pardon the footwear [laugh] - I was merely getting ready to load it on the trailer.

I hope the MOB hold a GTG soon so I can ride in and join you all... Take care!

 

[SL_Don]

Nice lookin' bike their sir...

I'm flying out of town this week so i didn't post a ride. But on the 18th I will probably doing a South Bay or East Bay or something ride.

Welcome aboard

 

[ghostrider]

welcome rick.
you'll enjoy it here

 

[Ducky]

Welcome Rick T, nice looking bike [thumbsup]

Give us some stats - what year, cc - seat doesn't look stock, pretty though.

 

[Mostrobelle]

Welcome Rick T, nice looking bike [thumbsup]

Give us some stats - what year, cc - seat doesn't look stock, pretty though.

Looks like a later model year given the font on the tank, and it's probably a 900 given that it's a dry clutch....I'm gonna guess a '97-'99, gel seat, Arrow pipes, Ohlins front shocks??? I'm totally guessing here, but it's fun. ;D

Welcome Rick! As soon as Calamari gets his act together we'll ride. : (j/k about the jab Calamari, it's going to rain this weekend anyway...)

 

[spidey]

Welcome, Rick!

I like this game. In addition to what 'belle noted, I see carbon dream tail piece, marchesini 10 spokes (mag or alum?), aftermarket front rotors, possible a carbon front fender.

 

[Mostrobelle]

ooo ooo...Rizoma clutch cover? Those rearsets look interesting, too, but I've no clue what they are--photo resolution makes it tough to tell.

And Ducky, the clear cylinder reservoirs around the bars also indicate that it's a later model year bike--mine has the "coffin" type. I think they stopped doing those in '96? Once again...a broad guess.

 

[georgeludwig]

Nice ride, Rick! [thumbsup]

Maybe see you @ Zeitgeist some time...

 

[Ducky]

Belle, Spider Spidey, you are good bike detectives ;D

 

[S2RGRL]

Very nice Rick! You guys/gals definitely know your stuff, this bike is inundated with lots of goodies! Believe me, all I could do is drool when I laid eyes on it I have dry clutch envy...those things are hypnotizing when started up and running.

 

[Rick T.]

Hi all! Just got home - LONG day...

Thanks very much for the warm welcome - I am very much looking forward to meeting the group. It seems like a very tight crew here. I'm glad I have a few Bay Area Monster fanatics to turn to...

Well some details on the bike: (the good stuff)
1. Ohlins R&T (fit stock triple tree) ;D - not salvaged from superbike (S or R)
2. Marchesini 10-spoke Forged (Magnesium)
3. Brake Tech/Ferodo Ductile Iron Full Floating Brake Rotors
4. Carbon Fiber - everywhere (yes, the tail is a Carbon Dream piece - wow... you know your cf)

And a few more goodies...

Do you guys/gals have pics of yourselves so I know who you all are? [thumbsup]

OOpps forgot - it's a 2001 900sie or as I like to call it - M900RRS (Ricky Racer Special) [laugh]

 

[Vamos]

Welcome Rick T.When you get your 1098,I'll be happy to buy that monster from you. [laugh]Just kidding.

 

[Bad Dog]

Oh, and the rearsets look to be S&P, with the passenger add-ons.


;D

 

[sidrock]

Howdy Rick. Welcome...sweet rides (i live the vw too).

 

[Dan071]

Welcome rick!