What to buy?

[bobob]

Hi guys and gals.....

I'm not new to ducati's but I have never had a monster before, I can only afford a 600 I think as have about 1500 - 1750 to spend. I have seen this one on ebay,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-MONSTER-M600_W0QQitemZ4642661026QQcategoryZ9919QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem

seeing as you are all monster experts...... what do you think of it? is it a good model, colour etc?

Your comments will be much appreciated :scratch:

[Zimbo]

I'd say that's well overpriced. There was a change to the engine etc in '97, that one is the earlier model. The fact it's been dry stored for 2 years means it'll need an immediate service and belt change as well.
You should be looking at £1500 - £1700 for about a '99 - '00 model 600 in good condition, there are a few around, worth waiting around for that.
Or, if you did fance a bigger one, you should be able to pick up an early 900 for well under £2K as well, have the benefit of massively imcreased torque and a rattly dry clutch.

[bobob]

Thanks Zimbo, very good advice, I've done a belt change before on my old 748, apart from being time consuming it wasnt that bad a job. I didnt realise that the 600 doesnt have a dry clutch?

I would love to have a 900 but cant seem to find one cheap enough :(

How much do you think that one on ebays worth? I spoke to him and he said he would take 1600 for it without the mot...... is that still overpriced?

[Pugi]

I reckon he should have no more than just over a grand for it, seeing that it needs service. Get a newer bike for the same money he wants.
The early 900s I've seen, start at around 2k and could be an option as Zimbo says.

[bobob]

Blimey.... as little as that? Don't think he would go down that far :)

I'll give it a miss I think, wait untill something better shows up. Does anyone on here want to sell me a monster?????

[bobob]

What about this one? I spoke to him and he told me it has no history so he changed the belts and fork seals two weeks ago.... looks good to me with the termis etc... don't you think?? He might take less for it seeing as it has no bids etc....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4643242364&sspagename=ADME%3AL%3ARTQ%3AUK%3A1&rd=1

[Bodybag]

He only bought this a month ago. He's obviously a trader cos this is the link to the sale to him.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9919&item=4634628131

I'd ask him, if he's a dealer, and if not, why's he selling so soon after buying it? Still seems a bit high in price too. Remember this bike is nearly 10 years old!!

[CK & AK]

no paperwork to say bits have been done?

you can get them cheaper, just keep an eye open in the papers, and also strangely enough in dealers.

We got our 2001 M600 for just under a grand from a dealer who took it in px & just wanted it 'out' as wouldnt sell on too quickly. Changed the front mudguard & handlebars - and took it for an MOT 2 days later where it passed.
Now doing a 2nd season as a racebike:D

if you really want a 600, then try & go for the ones from 98 - 01 as the electrics are not so much of a problem. (but any Ducati from 98+ will be better:D )

Happy shopping - and good luck. The bikes are out there, but with the sun coming out private vendors are chancing their arm for prices for punters who are keen to buy.

C:)

[bobob]

Thats a very good point, the sun and prices bit...... and thanks for spotting the 'iffy' situation with the york monster... looks very dubious doesnt it?!?

Can't believe you found a 600 for under a grand c, well done, you must have been chuffed to bits!

The hunt continues.... thanks for all your help guys and gals :)

[gary tompkins]

Here's another one...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ducati-Monster-600-dark-1999_W0QQitemZ8069979575QQcategoryZ10448QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem

[matblack]

i went to look at the one thats had the belts done,£1500,its his girlfriends he told me,on the left hand side its been dropped, break fluid has taken paint off frame , marked engine, and took paint off tank in places, its a ,bit tatty, frame being touched up with no intention of matching paint colour, it sounds well, but go to see it before you bid ,i would have been disapointed if id bid on it without seeing it.also said recipt for belts being done is in the post:scratch:

[manwithredbike]

97 - s reg. it's different over here in n.i. but i thought an s reg over there was at least 98/99 ??

[bobob]

thats a very good point manwitharedbike! I thought that was odd too.... anyway, I shan't be going for that one, or the other one for that matter. Thanks for all the info matblack, saves me treking all the way from London to York only to be disapointed.

The monster dark with the battery problem seems a bit to much hassle for me. I crashed my 900ss in Italy 2 years ago and the battery acid ruined the frame and engine casing, I was never happy with it after I had it repaired, will give it a miss I think!

[Zimbo]

97 - s reg. it's different over here in n.i. but i thought an s reg over there was at least 98/99 ??

It does indeed mean that the bike was registered in '98 or so, but there's no telling how long it had sat in a dealer's storeroom / showroom before it was sold, and it would only have been registered when actually sold. It could easily be a '96 bike registered in '98.

[emily's driver]

I have a friend who is looking to sell his monster. It's ten years old and has only done 2000 miles since new. Yellow, early 600 model. It's currently "set aside" for another friend of mine, when she passes her test, but should she choose to buy something else then get in touch with me and I can pass any interested party's details on to the owner. From what he tells me it is in exceptional condition for it's age.

[bobob]

Thanks emily's driver, not sure about the yellow bit :) but sounds like a lovely bike to me. Will keep it in mind and if I don't find one soon, I'll come back to you for more details. There was a yellow one for sale down near reigate last week, I spoke to the lady about it but couldnt see it as it had broken down and was in he garage.... oops! Oh well.... I keep checking ebay and biketrader every morning, afternoon, evening..... but nothing amazing has popped up yet sadly, will not give up though!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Would really like a 750 or 900 as the last bike I had was a 748 and the one before a 900ss, am a bit concerned that I will spend half my time on the 600 screaming into the helmet to go faster :)

[bobob]

Just had a thought (doesnt happen often...) I was after this bike on ebay...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4641892584&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEDW%3AIT&rd=1

But of course didn't hit the reserve, I have been frantically emailing the owner to see if they would sell it to me but have had no reply :( I just thought there might be a small chance that it bellonged to somebody on here? Any ideas......?

[matblack]

bobob, i contacted the seller to go look at the bike you mentiond, dident get to see it though,think i bid up to1250 on it, but i cant get in touch either, hes away for weekend: got his number if you want it

[bobob]

Heh heh.... I think we are both looking for the same bike matblack :)

I don't know how much its worth but its worth a look I thought, how did you get his number? :scratch:

If you are not going to go after it then please do pass it on, otherwise you were there first old bean :mand:

Am selling my little comuter scooter if anyone wants it?? I've put it on fleabay.......

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4644920298&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

Its not a ducati but its Italian :wallace:

[matblack]

got his number when emailed him about going to look at it,belts need doing, no tax n mot,but sounds agood un,but could only bid up to 1300,wouldent tell me reserve when phoned,ill pm his number to you, if he says you can have it for 1000....its mine:p

[bobob]

If he says I can have it for 1000, i'll eat me own leg :)

I'll wait till tmrw as I've sent him an email saying that I am interested. If he doesn't email me back then I'll give him a ring, thanks for the pm matblack.

Theres a perfect monster waiting for me out there somewhere............ and you too of course :)

[matblack]

you never know bobob....brown or red sauce:mand:

[bobob]

brown or red sauce....... eh? :)

[matblack]

for when your chomping on your own leg:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[bobob]

ahhhhhh....... not looking to bright there really was I :booze:

better lay off the jooce!!! :dunce:

[bobob]

Am I being a little naive here.... theres a lovely 750 for sale and I have emailed him for a price, he saide put an offer in of near 2500.... now that seems a little steep to me... what do you reckon? Heres the bike...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4643988843&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting

[eonan]

It certainly looks in very good condition, and it seems pretty much stock standard so you could have great fun making it your own.

The only thing that I wondered about was the complete clutch replacement? What happened that it needed replacing?!? I have a suspicious mind though he he!

£2500 seems a little high. I bought my '98 750 for £1800 and there quite a few costly extras with it...cf sil high mounts, stage 2 dynojet, datatool alarm etc.

Its definately worth trying to bring him down a little, as it does seem a nice bike.

[Pugi]

Am I being a little naive here.... theres a lovely 750 for sale and I have emailed him for a price, he saide put an offer in of near 2500.... now that seems a little steep to me... what do you reckon? Heres the bike...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4643988843&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting

Very standard bike except for the RR tacho unit.
Asking to much again though, especially since it's the early model with the old engine casing, and single front disc. Probably a 97 sold late. No more than 2k I say.

[gary tompkins]

£2500? err...i don't think so. You can pick up early 620's for that sort of money and I know which one I would go for. As Pugi said it looks a mint bike - but also very standard & I've seen bikes with more extras (like Eonan's 750) sell for less.

[bobob]

I think you guys are great :)

God only knows what would be sitting on my drive now if I hadn't come and spoken to you lot! I feel quite confident now that I will find a spot on one for a spot on price with your help, then I can come and join you at a meet... thanks guys and gals... the hunt continues...

[norrie]

We just sold our Monster 600 1998 on an R reg for £1850.
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/gillsducatimonster/images/8-picture3.gif?

It was imaculate and had just been MOT'd and serviced with good tyres,chain and sprockets etc.

Norrie.

[Bodybag]

Isn't Simon (sjr999r) selling his? Might be worth PM'ing him or at the very least, look at his avatar as its a picture of his very good looking monster. Not sure how much he's looking for for it though.

Phil

[Chappers]

Isn't Simon (sjr999r) selling his? Might be worth PM'ing him or at the very least, look at his avatar as its a picture of his very good looking monster. Not sure how much he's looking for for it though.

Phil

***£2800ish***

[bobob]

thats a wee bit too expensive for me :cry:

can push to 1700 maybe 1800 but definately can't tip over to 2000+, am saving for my oz trip! :mand:

[bobob]

Norrie that looked fab.... shame about you being in Edinburgh though, well saying that it would probably of been a nice ride back through the borders etc.. can you go and get it back from whoever you sold it to please ;)

[Pugi]

Am I being a little naive here.... theres a lovely 750 for sale and I have emailed him for a price, he saide put an offer in of near 2500.... now that seems a little steep to me... what do you reckon? Heres the bike...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4643988843&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting

As a comparison I have the same bike (-97), even down to the RR tacho unit. I paid 2600 for mine a year ago.
However I also got:
2-1 full exhaust system
KN-filter with modded airbox
Keihin carbs
RR alloy tank
RR CF hugger
RR headlight alloy fairing
RR alloy bellyban
tailchop
etc.
You get the picture....

[Zimbo]

I'd say that 750 is worth no more than £2K, absolute max.
As Gary says, for just over £2K nowadays you can buy an early 620, same power more or less as the carbed 750 but with the benefit of fuel injection etc, and that's a 2002 / 03 bike, if I was spending just over £2K I'd look for a 620 or an early M900 with extras (cans etc)..
Don't give up, your monster will be along fairly soon I'm sure!!!

[bobob]

Hope so.... I can't handle too much waiting...... I wanna get out on the roads again and make loads of noise :)

[bobob]

Also thats the prob, my budget keeps rising and rising and... I need to be sensible (fat chance) and stick to the plan... thats if I can remember what the original plan was??? Before you know it I'll have got my credit card out! :)

[Zimbo]

There's a 600 monster for sale on the Ducati Sporting Club website, £1250. I don't know a lot about it other than it's currently a Desmodue race bike, having done just one race at Cadwell Park in March, where it finished seventh. It comes with full race bodywork (less seat unit) and all road gear to convert back to a road bike, it'll be mechanically sound and well tuned, race can, air filter kit, dynojet kit etc, plus fairly new Diablo tyres. Could be worth a look?

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My brother's race bike he used at Cadwell. Circumstances are forcing the sale

It was a pretty much immaculate 11500mile road bike with fsh. It has a race can, diablo tyres and Ali's old fairing on ! It does need a seat unit but is ready to race and competitive, he finsihed 7th first time out on it.
Also includes all the road gear which is in excellent condition including all lights.
He is asking £1250 for it

Tony 07976 620882

[bobob]

Cheers zimbo I'll go and check it out...

[bobob]

Sounds good but its too much work for me... I just don't have the time (or space) anymore to do that kind of stuff :( Just need to find one thats already on the road and ready to go go go... i've passed the details on to matblack as he is interested, cheers zimbo!

[Zimbo]

Wouldn't have thought it needed much to get it back on the road, refit lights and numberplate board etc and get it down the MOT station? They all just plug in! You also get well sorted suspension and as much power as the 583 engine is capable of without internal work. I know it's quick, I chased it at Cadwell and couldn't catch it! You also get track bodywork, which is very saleable!
Never mind, will keep looking . . .

[bobob]

Zimbo you are wetting my appetite now...... I'll see what matblack says tmrw after he has spoken to him. If I had a nice big garage I'd be all over like a rash :)

[matblack]

:twak: :twak: im a she bobob:mand:

[bobob]

heh heh heh matblack...... its difficult to know because of our cloaks an all :p

how you getting on with your search?

[matblack]

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: your forgiven:mand: the search is going....:banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :cry: , i dont do waiting very well:hissy:

[Bodybag]

...this thread?

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=18015

Went up today.

[bobob]

sounds tasty.... not sure If I want to go as high as that but it sounds like such a good deal... have asked for some more info and some piccies... there's also the 750 as well which could be up for a similiar price, which would be the better deal? the 620 or 750?

[Zimbo]

The 620, without a doubt.
I know Paul, the current owner selling the 620, he's sound, and the price is right.

[bobob]

what sort of condition is it in Zimbo? Have you seen it recently?

[bobob]

matblack I'm with you on the waiting thang.... I am soooooo impatient :)

I looked at another thread and somebody was saying how expensive they are right now... its the beginning of spring and everyone wants to go and buy a bike.... gawd dammit, why can't they all just wait untill we have ours????

[Albie]

The 620, without a doubt.
I know Paul, the current owner selling the 620, he's sound, and the price is right.
I also know Paul. Hes as honest as this club is about Monsters. He wouldnt sell you anything not worth the money. Top bloke he is. Probably losing out if anything.:mand: :mand: Worth a look at least. Personally I would go for the 620ie over the 750 unless its newer or at least an ie.some 750's were 5 speed like the 600 and some were single disc. If not go for a 900 for 2k.

[bobob]

Thanks Albie, hopefully Paul will be on later and can send me some pictures! Its difficult because at that price I could get a 900.... hmmmmm... I'll give pauls a look first. Where is Warblington???? Any ideas :) ?

[gary tompkins]

Bobob,

I just typed in a Bromley area 40mile radius search on the Autotrader website, and its thrown up 30+ monsters of various models/sizes etc..

You may track down more by typing in your specific post code or widening search radius?

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/bikes_search.asp?modelexact=1&make=DUCATI&model=MONSTER&ccappr=&min_pr=75&max_pr=&mileage=&agerange=&postcode=BR8+7rl&miles=40&max_records=50&source=0&keywords=&photo=1&sort=3&search=SEARCH

[gary tompkins]

Limiting price to £3000 and widening radius to 100miles still gives 13 bikes ;)

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/bikes_search.asp?modelexact=1&make=DUCATI&model=MONSTER&ccappr=&min_pr=75&max_pr=3000&mileage=&agerange=&postcode=br8+7rl&miles=100&max_records=50&source=0&keywords=&photo=1&sort=3&search=SEARCH

[bobob]

Yeah I've seen all them, was tempted by the 900 at apex...

1997 P Reg DUCATI Monster M900 900cc
13,940 miles, Red. Full Service History, Good Condition, Warranty. £2,499.

... my budget keeps going up and up and I need to sell my scooter in order to get enough to hit 2500..... anyone interested in a Italjet Dragster 180lc??? Goes like poo of a shovel :mand: ...... now if I stick to my original plan I would only spend 1500 but.... theres so many better ones for more dosh... aarrrgghhhh!!!!!! Whats a boy to do ;)

[bobob]

Its all gone very quiet on here this evening... where is everybody? :)

[bobob]

Have just been emailing this girl who has a 02 620 for sale with 1600 miles on the clock..... yep, 1600!! She wants 2500 but said come and have a look and haggle :)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4644767303&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

what do we think then boys and girls??? (btw, I am feeling lonely as there is only one member logged on at 00:46??? Have I missed something ;)

[Pugi]

Some of us are still here...
Sounds like a sound price, haggle it down a few hundred and it might be just right. Depending on how many extras you want to slap on.

[bobob]

Aha... morning Pugi :)

Yeah it sounds good to me, a 620 with no mileage in spotless condition, sounds too good to be true! I like the sound of pauls bike too but his has 11k on the clock, although it sounds like its coming from a good home. Am waiting for some more pictures from the lady before I jump on the train from London to go see. Why do they say the 620 is better than the 750 carbs?

[Pugi]

Morning.
I wouldn't be too worried about milage as long as it has a good history. Never the less it's always more preferable the lower it is. The 620 is considered better since it is fuel injected. It puts out as much power as the 750 but the 750 may suffer from carb icing during the older months of the year.

[bobob]

Does it have 5 or six gears on the 620? Not too sure what to go for now as for this money I could possibly buy a late 90s 900..... choices choices...... I suppose at least with this 620 its hardly going to have an unusual past... although just thinking, regardless of the low mileage, won't it need a belt change now?

[Pugi]

Not sure how many gears the 620 has, but it should be easy to look up.
http://www.ducati.com/bikes/my2004/ducatiModel.jhtml;jsessionid=EMCPUD55UZMHMCRNCB2SF EYKFUIHUIV3?part=engine&modelName=620-04
This link says it has 6 gears, unless it's a Dark, then it has 5.
I'd go for the 620 if you want low milage bike close to standard and a 900 if you don't mind the milage and want a good few extras. I suppose the 750 lands in between these options.
Belts are changed every 12,000 miles (if I remember correctly) or every 2 years.
Nice chatting to you, but I'm afraid bed is a must now. :cry: :hissy:
Good night.

[bobob]

Yeah me too... nite Pugi :) thanks for your help! :mand:

[Zimbo]

The lady's 620 will almost certainly need it's belts changed. As above, they need doing every 2 years or 12000 miles, but in addition it's recommended that you change them on a bike that's been stood for a while without being used.
The lady's bike looks in great condition, haggle her down a few hundred and that'll pay for a full service as well.
Paul's bike is likely to be in tip top mechanical condition, I'd be surprised if it needs anything at all. I personally wouldn't be worried about the mileage, 11k is hardly high, and often bikes that have been used regularly are more reliable than bikes that are rarely started.
One last factor to consider, does Paul's bike come with extras like cans, K&N filter etc? The lady's bike looks pretty standard.

[Pedro]

My two penneth....

if you've had a 748 & 900SS you may find the 600 wanting. The early 900 bikes are an absolute giggle, loads of torque and that lovely rattly clutch. Yes, carb icing can be a prob in colder months (but I've never suffered to my knwledge!!) but the extra torque of the bigger motor is worth it.

Like Zimbo says, there are sub £2k 900s out there. It would be my choice.

Ped
Early 900 owner!!
And no, I'm not selling it....ever!
:chuckle:

[CK & AK]

Does it have 5 or six gears on the 620?

6 speed boxes on the 620 only came in, in late 54 plate 620's - tho you might still find some 'old stock' 05 bikes with 5 speed.

So, Psychlists bike will most likely be a 5 speed, unless someone has retro fitted it.
Quite honestly, the 6 speed box wont make much difference at all, unless you are often running about in excess of 115mph & up to 130 like on the race track, as it would be most useful then :D

Mileage? - I wouldnt worry about a bike with that kind of mileage at all - at least its been used, which Ducati's like to be:)

C:)

[Bodybag]

...and couldn't be bothered to trawl through the thread to see if this bike has been mentioned. It's yellow and has a buy it now (according to the "ask the seller" section at the bottom) of just £950. For that money, you could get it sorted and back on the road and still have money to spare!!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4645033675&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

If I was looking to buy another, I'd jump on this one just because of the price!!

Phil

[nik_the_brief]

Get a carbed 900 - they're the mutts nuts and I love mine. Only bought it a fortnight ago and I'm still grinning like the proverbial Cheshire Cat having traded up from a 600. Loads more grunt and as for that clutch rattle...

There's a beautiful one on sale somewhere in the For sale section (a few pages back now) --> http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=17095. Belongs to Woody - looks gorgeous from the photos and very well cared for, Dynojetted, K&Ns and shortened and polished 'zausts as well as a comfy seat. Tis red (the fastest colour too). E-mail him and if he's not already flogged it (and I wouldn't be surprised) he'll send you some lovely snaps.

[matblack]

i bid on the york one this morning, not met reserve though,wishfull thinking on my part:rolleyes: ,ive emailed him about the yellow one going for 950 but he aint got back to me, any idea cost of yoke(SP)??

[eonan]

i bid on the york one this morning, not met reserve though,wishfull thinking on my part:rolleyes: ,ive emailed him about the yellow one going for 950 but he aint got back to me, any idea cost of yoke(SP)??

If you do go for it, I have a yolk here...really great condition. Say £25 inc P&P and its yours :thumbsup:

[bobob]

Sounds like a deal matblack what with eonans offer of a cheap yoke... just find out why its got a cracked yoke first ay? Make sure the forks aren't bent, wheel buckled etc etc... if it was innocent, ie it just fell over then it culd be a real bargain, its a nice looking bike and in your preferred colour too :)

[bobob]

Right, after reading the last 7 or so posts I am starting to swing towards a 900..... does anybody here know of any, anywhere, that are for sle under 2k? There are some on biketrader at 2500 and one or two on ebay but again are too high. There must be somebody out there who wants to sell me their pride and joy (then again if it was their pride and joy why would they sell it to me... :mand:)

[matblack]

yep still waiting for a reply about going to look at it,hope hes not holding back coz theres something wrong with it hoping i wil just bid:scratch: will take you up on that yolk eonan,if i get the bike..cheers:mand:

[gary tompkins]

yep still waiting for a reply about going to look at it,hope hes not holding back coz theres something wrong with it hoping i wil just bid:scratch: will take you up on that yolk eonan,if i get the bike..cheers:mand:

Looking at where the yoke has cracked (where steering lock pin engages) my guess is either...

A/ bike fell off stand /got knocked over while locked & pin got forced into yoke?

B/ someone had a go a stealing bike and damaged yoke trying break steering lock?

Either way there may be other tell tale damage to the bike (bars, levers, mirrors, cans, tank, frame steering lock etc..) which could be spotted on a viewing. In fact I've just spotted one of the bar end mirrors is cracked - so that could be a clue?

Even at £950 it's a risky prospect with 21K on the clock unless the motors been properly serviced and the owner can back this up with dealer receipts for things like regular oil changes, cambelts, shims etc...

I would personally rather spend a bit more, and get a lower mileage/newer model bike with more service history TBH.

[bobob]

He hasn't replied to me either matblack.... but some very wise and interesting words from gary there. It depends how mechanically minded you are and also if you have the time, space etc... I am after a bike that I can put the key in and go, but it still looks like a god little bike to me, try and get some answers out of him and also as GT says, find out about its service history too, if its been fully serviced and he has proof to back it up, also if its just fallen over or tried to be stolen, it shouldnt be too expensive to sort out I wouldn't have thought.

[gary tompkins]

To give you an idea what you can get for your money if your patient/get lucky/haggle etc...

Blagged donor for the trike project last August in the MCN classifieds. 2001 'Y' plate injected 900 dark with less than 6000miles on the clock, and some service history. Brand new set of Diablo's fitted - pinched for solo as it's michelin pilots were shagged. No tax/mot and a bit scabby/salt damaged due to winter use and not much TLC, but otherwise sound and ran well.

Cost £2500 ;)

Think it turned out ok in the end...?

http://ukmonster.co.uk/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=531

[bobob]

very cool gt... very cool! Right time right place ay......

[bobob]

Just got a reply from the yella' one matblack..... his response...

The bike as been nocked over hence the cracked yoke there is a small dent in the tank best thing is to ring the man im selling it for 07899906491

there yer go! Its worthwhile having a quick chat with him, how much would a new tank in yellow cost?

[Stafford]

An interesting debate, that seems to have run and run. But most of what I've seen revolves around bikes on Ebay. Where else can you pick an early Monster (m900 prefered) ? There seem to be so few around, all the bike shops will flog you a newer one for a tidy sum, but where are all the private older used ones. Do main dealers take them in PX and pass them on to independents because they are to old for their nice clean showroom? Of course in you're selling one get in touch.

Also how true are the valuations on the Parkers guide?

http://www.parkers.co.uk/pricing/used_bike/

Most Monsters seem to beat their pricing, is that the norm?

BTW my first post (of many I hope) still looking for the bike. Rode a S4R a couple of weeks ago..........wow. But I'll be happy with a M900 or 1000 for a summer of fun.
Cheers. Quarx
PS Apex in London have John Noakes' old M750 for sale 'Y' £2700

[bobob]

Welcome aboard quarx and also welcome to the search for the holy grail :)

I'll let everyone else answer all your questions as I'm in the same boat as you and still learning from these peeps (trust me though, they are really really helpful!) :mand:

[Pedro]

Just got a reply from the yella' one matblack..... his response...

The bike as been nocked over hence the cracked yoke there is a small dent in the tank best thing is to ring the man im selling it for 07899906491

there yer go! Its worthwhile having a quick chat with him, how much would a new tank in yellow cost?


Call me sceptical but how the hell can a bike being knocked over cause the youke to get cracked? Yokes are designed with strength in mind as that's what holds thr front end on!! I smell something fishy and it ain't Grimsby...

[bobob]

love it pedro.. :) Me too, but a phone call can normally sort out the saints from the sinners, you know when someone is bulls*****g and when they are honest. And if that doesnt convince you then just looking at the bike will tell its own story. Anyway, I have bought enough rubbish over the years to be very weary...... on that note I still havent found my duke yet and I am losing valuable meeting dates :(

[bobob]

Have just had an email back from a bike that i bid on a while ago...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4641892584&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

I didn't hit the reserve and have now asked me what I am prepared to offer.... any ideas? This isn't anyones off here is it??

[Pedro]

Offer him £1400 as a start!!! It's above the last bid.....


Still think you should hold out for a 900 though....

[matblack]

i am getting more suss about the yella one(£950) cant get through! gonna give it a miss,the yolk is worrying me a little ,as you have mentiond pedro,it sounds a bit fishy,ive not heard of one cracking through being knocked over:scratch: if you look at the bidders on the black one you mentiond bobob,if you were last bid ,look who was behind you:mand: :mand:

[matblack]

bobob, have you seen sjr999r,900m,thats for sale its bliddy loverly!

[bobob]

heh heh.... that would be matblack then :mand:

I'm the surfing dude!! I can see why we were both bidding on the same bike, its a bloomin nice bike. But as pedro has just said, hold out for a 900! Prob is, I can't find one :( Will put an olffer in on the 600 and if they turn it down then I will carry on looking for my 900....

Agree with you on sj999r's bike, its bliddy loverly :) small problem though.... its too expensive :(

[gary tompkins]

Have just had an email back from a bike that i bid on a while ago...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4641892584&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

I didn't hit the reserve and have now asked me what I am prepared to offer.... any ideas? This isn't anyones off here is it??


Parkers quote a Y2K W plate 600 dark as follows...

Ducati M600 Dark 2000/W
Original Price £ 4250
Independent Dealer £ 2265
Private Good £ 2025
Private Poor £ 1395
Part Exchange £ 1780

Given its condition & the fact it has some useful extras like the termi's, twin discs, immobiliser, dynojet kit etc.. I would have thought it's gotta be worth at least a couple of grand?

I also think Pedro has a good point - for a few hundred £££'s more (say around £2.5 - £3.0K) you could pick up a nice 620 or early 900, both of which would have a bit more poke than the 600. Having previously owned a 748 & 900SS you may find the 600 a bit lacking in the oomph factor? Try to blag a test ride on a 600,620,750 or 900 - that should help you decide one way or the other :)

[Pedro]

Here you go...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-DUCATI-MONSTER-M900ie-DARK_W0QQitemZ4646105567QQcategoryZ9919QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem

[bobob]

GT i offered a poultry 1500 so no wonder I haven't heard back from them :)

Pedro has just pur up a link to a nice 900ie on a y plate... its on fleabay starting at 1k, I will put an offer in but unles he is desperate I think its out of my price range :(

On another matter... I have just got in from a night (day) out in town... we started in covent garden in the punch and judy at 1pm and slowly hit every bar down to the tattershall (?) castle boat on the thames, after we went back up to piccadilly and then on to soho finally ending up 8 houes later on a train to cambridge with a friend (whilst leaving my flatmate to fend for himself and find his own way back to bromley... what kind of mate am I????), on arrival in cambridge, fuelled full of 9 pints of lager, my mate takes a lovely girl home from the first pub we walk into, and I cycle home along the river on my own.... :(..... !!! Whats happenning to me??????? I give up...............

[bobob]

ps... please excuse the spelling mistakes...... its my keyboard... it keeps moving all over the place!?!

[Pugi]

Don't worry bobob, we all have our slow periods. I've been having one for years now. Besides, a Ducati is quieter and cheaper to run than a woman.


I'm gonna get my head done in for that.

[bobob]

heh heh heh... rather you than me in the pugi house tonight :)

[bobob]

btw have changed my avatar to me on my 900 in italy, I got bored with the morris dancers :)

Am getting really itchy now and need to find a bike this weekend if possible.. the weather is getting better and I am soooo bored bombing around on the ped..... please please sell me a bike!?!?!?!? ....... there must be someone who wants to sell me their bike this weekend?? £1500-2000????????????????????????????????????? PLEASE :cry:

I have a italjet dragster 180 too if somebody wants that, £900, also am thinking about selling my 80's american alfa spider too if anyones interested???? its v v v cool :)

[bobob]

and yes its 255 in the morning and i'm the only one here....... table for one please......

[martin b]

bobob
2001 600 dark been on its side repaired just needs clocks scratch in tank .
£1400 and its yours.
martin

[bobob]

Thanks martin, kind offer but I am after a bke that I can just put the key in and ride away, no repairs etc.. cheers though :)

[bobob]

Hey pedro, woody has just got back to me with a picture and more info on his 900..... drool drool...... I am v v v v v v v v v v v v v v interested, not too sure of what to offer though? Ideas anyone? 98 900 with 18k, full history and recent belt change... in lurvely condition and nice pipes.....drool drool........

[Zimbo]

Probably worth about £2.5K, he might take a little over £2K though, you won't know till you ask!!!

[bobob]

Well If I can get it for 2k I think thats a pretty good deal then!!!!? Do you know this bike at all zimbo?

[Zimbo]

I don't, but the mileage isn't excessive and it sounds in good condition with service history, so I should think it's probably as safe a bet as any! Personally I prefer the earlier (pre late '96) M900, because the early ones had the 900SS engine with big valves and better cam profiles, not going to make much difference in near standard trim but if you plan to tune it up much (big bore kits, kehins etc) it may be a limiting factor on the bhp you can get out of it.

[Bunny]

matblack, that one has been dropped on the right side, dented the tank, don't know what other damage. He is now "selling it for a friend" and is unsure of exactly what damage. I have the owner's phone number, pm me if you want it

[nik_the_brief]

Hey pedro, woody has just got back to me with a picture and more info on his 900..... drool drool...... I am v v v v v v v v v v v v v v interested, not too sure of what to offer though? Ideas anyone? 98 900 with 18k, full history and recent belt change... in lurvely condition and nice pipes.....drool drool........

Told ya it were pretty! :mand:

[bobob]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO O!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ladies and gentlemen the search is over!!!!!! I have just driven all the way to Taunton from London and metg a very pleasant chap called woody.... after a bit of haggling I have walked away with my new toy :) We didnt leave bromley till 4pm and have only just arrived back but holy mother of god she's a beaut!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The first thing I did is sit her on the back wheel and screamed like a girl :mand:

She has a stage 1 dyno kit with KandN filter etc..... goes like a rocket and sounds the business....... I'm still shaking with excitement :)

Does this mean I am a fully fledged member of the UKMOC then?

BTW..... I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to all of you who have helped me find my monster.... also to those who have sent me pictures and kind offers of bikes.... I will right a bit more later, I am a little too excited at the moment and am going to sit outside now and drool all over her..... here's a picture....

[Chappers]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO O!!!!!!!!!!!!


I'm sooo pleased for you - well done!

Coming to the track day as a spectator to show her off then on Thursday?

[bobob]

Thanks chappers..... may well do, where when how? If its during the day (most likely) I might not be able to come due to worky stuff but I will let you know..... need to go offline for an hour or two now so will be back later ok...... toodlepip.... I'm so happy... so happy.... so happy...!!!

[Chappers]

Thanks chappers..... may well do, where when how? If its during the day (most likely) I might not be able to come due to worky stuff but I will let you know

This Thursday during the day at Mallory.

[Pugi]

Congrats...I knew you'd find her.
I hope tomorrow will be as nice as today so you can enjoy her on the roads. I for one have been hooning around all over the place today. :D

[Bodybag]

She's a beaut. Nice that there's no fairing and you need to lose the tail. Speak to jMo for one of her spot on tail chop kits. :mand: Congratulations. Just need to sort out matblack now.

[gary tompkins]

Nice one Bobob - fancy coming down to the Kent meet to show it off in the morning? ;)

[Stafford]

[QUOTE=bobob]WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO O!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well done bob you beat me to it.
Hope you paid a good price.
cheers
quarxuk (still looking)
PS I see theres one on eBay but it's miles away in Bradford.
Unlike Taunton which is ................................

[Zimbo]

Great news bobob very pleased for you, I'm glad it worked out! I'm sure you won't regret getting the 900!

[matblack]

:mand: oohhh very pleased for you bobob,..got my eye on one on ebay, well two , gonna try go look at a900 today, compare weight differences,.noticed the ebay one at chorleys back on,the one with the breakfluid, damage, which you can tell from how its damaged it, hes puttin it down to the battery? so who ever won it wasent impressed,.. what a surprise!..any how hope you have many a happy mile on your new baby bobob:mand: :mand:

[matblack]

[QUOTE=bobob]WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO O!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well done bob you beat me to it.
Hope you paid a good price.
cheers
quarxuk (still looking)
PS I see theres one on eBay but it's miles away in Bradford.
Unlike Taunton which is ................................
:mand: thats the one im hoping to go see today, just up the road,nr halifax

[bobob]

..... I'm still a happy bunny :) I need to do a few things with her but not much, the chap who I bought it from has really looked after it mechanically. It was ridden last winter so some of the alloy bits need repainting. The stage 1 dynojetting has really made a difference too to the acceleration :)

Hope the search goes well matblack.... I as I have just found out, iit will turn up when you least expect it!

GT sorry I didn't get your message till just now.... will arrange to meet up with you all soon, gonna change one of the front discs (or both) as one's gone a bit wobbly and after 200 miles it started to overheat a little, anybody got any new discs for sale??? ;)

Bodybag not too sure about a tail chop... its had a new back fashioned out of alloy which helps the plate sit a little highr. I will have to see one at one of the meets and I'll have a little think about it :)

Thanks Pugi, Zimbo, Quarx and chappers :) Hope the search goes well quarx and matblack, I will keep an eye open still and will post any I find :mand:

Am off to have a little play now and then get the toothbrushes out and really go over her to see what she's all about......... woody gave me ton's of stuff with her too including all the old belts and a new front tyre, larger seat for pillions and tons and tons of paperwork and manuals etc........ this is one looked after bike... did I say how happy I was??? I'll shut up now :mand:

Thanks woody if you read this... she's in safe hands! :)

[bobob]

matblack let me know what the one in halifax is like ok? :mand:

[nik_the_brief]

Nice one matey, that's a good write up - almost kicking myself for not snapping it up meself - but I lurve my new 'un and was swayed by the high level Sils which sound the business.

Just off to wrestle with the sidestand switch thing though as it's been buggering me about today. Glad I was able to point you in the right direction though.

[Pedro]

Good work fella, told you the 900 was worth the wait!

Now bung a 14 tooth front sprocket on, don't chop the tail and more than anything else, enjoy it!!!

Ped

[matblack]

can some one give me a average price i should be paying for a 1997 900m 19k on clock, in good nick? thanx matblack

[bobob]

Is that the one on ebay matblack? FYI I paid 1950 for my 98 900 with 17k on the clock, full history, tons of bits and bobs including a new fron tyre and seat...... how much are they asking for it? BTW... I thought you were after a 600 you cheeky girl you ;) You've done what I've done havent you... pushed the budget up :mand:

Cheers nik, I owe you a pint :) now the fun starts with tinkering!

[bobob]

Pedro... these things are nuts...... totally nuts... :mand:

[Zimbo]

You wanna try one that's been tuned up a little :mand:

[matblack]

yep,just got to phone carol in the morrow,see if she wants to nail me hat on:rolleyes:

[bobob]

heh heh matblack :mand:

zimbo it has a stage 1 dyno and k&n filter and box jobby..... makes a racket I can tell yer and the front wheel can hardly keep itself on the floor :)

what else can I do to make it a little more nutty? if thats possible? Would like some termi's though as its a little quiet.... it has shortened cans for the dynojetting but just don't rumble enough for my liking!

[Albie]

.....
GT sorry I didn't get your message till just now.... will arrange to meet up with you all soon, gonna change one of the front discs (or both) as one's gone a bit wobbly and after 200 miles it started to overheat a little, anybody got any new discs for sale??? ;):)


Before you buy new discs please do me a favour and check whether your brake pads are corroded on the edges which stops them from returnin at times causing them to rub. I had this before the weekender panic:eek: panic:cry: but i just cleaned off the rust with dremel or file and smeared a little copperslip ( about £3,00 a tube from halfords on back and edges of brake pad. Obviously not much and not on front of pads. Do this and save yourself hundreds. You said he rode it in winter and this can cause it. I know.

[bobob]

Yeah its also only done 500 miles since last august, when going slow i can hear it rubbing on one spot on the right hand disc...... will take them out one evening this week and check them out, I know about the grinding down of the outer lip, it stops the squeeling too :)

[Albie]

Same symptons. This can cause warping discs. Makes you wonder whether these warping discs could have been saved by better quality plating on pads or generally better services if this included removing and checking pads.:eek:

[bobob]

v true andy, I had exactly the same problem with my 900ss in italy when I bought it from a ducati dealer in carrara, rode it away from the shop, got half way home and sticky sticky.......

[Pedro]

Pedro... these things are nuts...... totally nuts... :mand:


Hehehe, bloody good huh?

You got a stage 1 or stage 2 Dynojet kit? Dunno what the diff is but mine was def a 2. Also got fully upen cans and open airbox. The 14 tooth front sprocket is a bit if a giggle too.

Glad to hear you're pleased with it. I bought mine purely on impulse from the nice chaps at Moto Rapido, not knowing anything about Dukes, and haven't regretted it once. Had it three and a bit years now

Ped

[bobob]

Its had a stage 1 kit and fully open airbox, not too sure of what else its had done and not too sure myself of what a stage 2 does????? Its not my first ducati as you probably know but I tell you what, it has better acceleration in 2nd than the 748 or 900ss ever had :mand:

[Zimbo]

The difference between stage 1 and stage 2 is mostly in the jet sizes supplied in the box I think, not sure if the needle has a slightly different profile too?
And what can you do to make it more nutty? Loads! High compression JE pistons give you around 6bhp all through the range for £200, a 944 kit or 980 big bore kit improves torque in the low to midrange no end, ST2 cams or better still Vee two cams give loads more midrange as well. Kehin FCR41 carbs improve throttle response no end and give a couple more bhp. A lightweight flywheel is £90 and makes it even more prone to wheelie. Shall i go on?
Mine is currently up from the standard 70bhp to 84.5 at the back wheen and 69 foot pounds of torque, ooo ovely :mand: