Monster Wanted - M600/620 - Midlands Area

[Helen]

Hi

I’ve just joined UK Monster, because I figured it would be the best place to start a monster hunt!

I’ve just passed my test and am looking to buy an M600 or 620. I have about £2,500 to spend and am looking to buy in the Midlands area, as I don’t want to spend too much of my budget on travelling.

Oh, one more thing – it has to be red (call me picky, I know!).

So, if you’re thinking of selling and have a monster you think might be of interest, please let me know.

Thanks

Helen

[Julie]

Hi Helen

Its not Red but it is a nice bike.

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=10964

Ad he's in the midlands

Julie

[A Yerbury]

a few on ebay, I'd go for the 900 at 2200 tho. Got mine on ebay with no hassle (ish)
http://search.ebay.co.uk/ducati-monster_W0QQfltZ9QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ3

[gary tompkins]

Hi Helen

Its not Red but it is a nice bike.

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=10964

Ad he's in the midlands

Julie

Would be surprised if the reserve is much less than £2500, but it still a lot of bike for the money, and looks like it's been well looked after. Not sure what the going rate for an early 620 is at present, but you might struggle to get a real goodun for just £2.5K

[Helen]

Thanks for the suggestions - think I'll still try for a red M600/620. Only just passed my test, and don't really want anything bigger yet!

Bit wary of the E-bay option, but will bear it in mind.

In terms of the M620 – I did see one advertised (trade) for £2,695. It sounded good, but I’m new to this, so it may well be a bit like ‘a compact, bijou studio apartment’ – translated as ‘it's dark, there’s one room and you can’t swing a cat!’

Helen

[A Yerbury]

treat ebay as you would a newspaper or trade ad?! go and have a look before you put in a bid. Many people are wary of ebay like this which is why the bikes are often such bargains. the choice as they say....

[Banshee]

Elmo is localish to you and very up on oil and dirty things, and sure he would be more than hapy to look at one for ay when ya find one.

[Desmodronic]

buy mine! She's looking for a good home and I have a genuine reason for selling!
2001 Y reg in immaculate condition - can provide photos before you travel. FSH and just over 4000 miles. Special edition red with a lovely pair of DP carbon cans added. Please let me know if I can supply any more info - you will not be dissappointed!

[Julie]

so helen...tell us...which one did you buy?

[NAGGER]

hi
i have a red M600, W reg, gold frame / wheels, ex show room bike, brand new back tyre, 1 years tax, mot Sept 2005, < 9000 miles, absolutly standard i've had from new, no damage or drops, great starter bike.
Could also supply helmet, gloves, boots, two piece leathers size small / medium. based in Swindon.
nagger

[Scotty]

would that be Nagger who i met leaving sanofi aboot a year ago ? who pointed me in the direction of ukmoc ?

[NAGGER]

hi scotty
yes it's me, hope your enjoying the club, i was up your way in jan, can't remember seeing your bike but it was snowing maybe i should have come up in me tractor. un fortunately might have to sell monster to pay some bills :(

see you around one day

[Helen]

Thanks for all the suggestions - I am going to take a look at Desmodronic's M600 on Sat, so fingers crossed will soon have a new toy to play with!!

Will keep you posted.

Helen :)

[A Yerbury]

ill say it again there is a 900 on ebay with termis ohlins etc....very clean for 2250 I think...but its your choice good lucK.

[Helen]

Mission achieved - I bought Desmodronic's M600. Beautiful 2001 Monster in metallic red.

Thanks for all the advice and suggestions.

Helen

[Julie]

Great News Helen.

Hope to see you out and about on it soon.

Julie

[A Yerbury]

was that the one at nearly 3 grand? welcome to the club and all that! well done!
Alex.

[Helen]

Not sure if he advertised it on the site or not - it was more than I had originally planned on spending, but isn't that always the way!!

Just looking forward to getting out on two wheels again! See you all soon when I've got to grips with it!

[A Yerbury]

It is a tidy little bike but without wishing to douse your happy parade it is about a grand more than I would have paid.. but what the heck! it's yours, it has low mileage and it's a monster. I have had all my bits sprayed a mettalic red, some bits at different establishments. If you find a seat cowl then getting the colour match should be no trouble at all.

It isnt alway the way! I got the same bike on ebay. I shall keep schtum on the price though for modestys sake! next time you need something put a question up here, people can often help out with spares and what not, and as for ebay I have bought a headlamp a shock and an entire loom for 50 quid, brand new that would be about 700 quid? If you have someone with an account the savings can be enormous.

safe riding.
Alex.

[singletrack]

Enjoy riding your Monster - I passed my test towards the end of last year and I have a red 620 and I love it. :D

As for the price, some people may say it was overpriced but I was in my local Ducati showroom today and there was a 51 reg 600 with more miles than yours, without the carbon cans for £3500. I think Desmodronic's was probably a better buy - and a lovely colour from the sound of it.

Well Done