Smeegal for Sale... 2002 M602ie - excellent condition.

[JMo]

Yes, you read that right... something I thought I would never have to do - but unfortunately I'm broke and I have to sell my beloved Monster.

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/JMoandpiglet/Bikes%20for%20sale/P1010447_zpsd134a65a.jpg

Those of you who know the bike, know just how much care and attention I have lavished on this machine over the years, and how unique it is... but I shall endeavour to highlight the key elements below:

• I bought this bike brand new in October 2002 - a Monster M620ie. Since then, the original blue bodywork (metal tank) has been repainted in cream, complete with 'retro' Ducati tank graphics, the Meccanica logo on the rear seat cowl and the Ducati shield logo on the front mudguard. These graphics have not been lacquered over, so can be removed if desired, and I will also include some spares that I had cut at the same time.

• It is fitted with a Febur single-sided swing arm conversion, that uses all Ducati parts - including adjustable ride-hight linkage.

• Rear wheel is from a 916, and fitted with a 190 section Pirelli Diablo - it was originally mirror polished but over the years has achieved a more appropriate (and easier to keep clean!) satin patina.

• Similarly, the original M620 front wheel has also been polished/satin patina, and is fitted with Braking Wave 320mm discs.

• Front mudguard is from a Sport Classic, colour-matched to the rest of the bodywork.

• Shorty belly pan finished in satin black.

• Custom under-engine exhaust by Zorstec. This was modelled on the original Road Racing style exhaust, but features improvements for ground clearance and performance... and it sounds awesome!

• S2R top yoke fitted together with Rental 'trials' Fatbars that offer and increased hight and better/more comfortable sweep than the stock bar position. Rizoma reservoir caps, CRG shorty levers and custom 'under arm' mirrors fitted.

• S4 seat fitted that offers around 30mm more seat hight (note. if you act quickly, I'd be happy to swap it for the original lower seat if required, which I also have for sale)

• JMO tail-chop kit fitted, of course ;o)

• DPM front indicators (fitted to air-box sides) and Clear Alternatives integrated rear lamp fitted.

• Ducati Performance (S4 Challenge) solo rear-set foot pegs fitted.

The bike has been faultless it's whole life - for over 42,000 miles - right up until the summer of 2012 when, after a 3000 mile trip around Europe, it decided it no longer liked it's output-shaft bearing, and spat it's oil all over the N26 in France...

On return to the UK, rather than rebuild it, I was fortunate to find an extremely low mileage 2002 M620 engine that the breaker confirmed had only covered 5000 miles.

This engine has been fitted, and since then only covered approximately another 1000 miles - it really feels like a new bike in that regard.

A few more photos to highlight the details:

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/JMoandpiglet/Bikes%20for%20sale/P1010455_2_zps6214623d.jpg

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Sport Classic front mudguard, Braking Wave discs, new tyre fitted last year at the IOM.
http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/JMoandpiglet/Bikes%20for%20sale/P1010452_zpsb5d26bb2.jpg

cont.

[JMo]

cont.

Under engine exhaust is a work of art... loud art.
http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/JMoandpiglet/Bikes%20for%20sale/P1010449_zps49fd7e97.jpg

Custom tank graphics based on the 'Old Times' jacket design.
http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/JMoandpiglet/Bikes%20for%20sale/P1010450_zpsf971be8a.jpg

Febur single-side swing arm conversion is completely bolt on, and uses most of the original Monster parts, plus the hub, brake and rear wheel from a 916/996 etc.
http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/JMoandpiglet/Bikes%20for%20sale/P1010460_2_zps68122f7e.jpg

S2R top yoke and Renthal Fat-bars - plus other control candy from Rizoma and CRG.
http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/JMoandpiglet/Bikes%20for%20sale/P1010461_2_zpsacb7db0c.jpg

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/JMoandpiglet/Bikes%20for%20sale/P1010458_2_zps3b25b308.jpg

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/JMoandpiglet/Bikes%20for%20sale/P1010463_2_zps223498aa.jpg

Note. bike is currently fitted with a personal plate that is NOT included in the sale, it will be re-registered on an age-related 52 plate.
http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/JMoandpiglet/Bikes%20for%20sale/P1010459_2_zpsf60e5636.jpg

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/JMoandpiglet/Bikes%20for%20sale/P1010446_zpsab581015.jpg

As you can imagine, this is not your run-of-the-mill 12 year old hack... this is an excellent example (with only around 6000 miles on the current engine), one-owner, lovingly cared for and with a host of unique customised features.

I believe I am being realistic in asking £2200.00 for this bike, including the original front mudguard that was also colour matched but never fitted.

Please, offer the old girl a new and loving home...

Jenny xx

[LouSCannon]

Wow... Can't believe Smeegal is up for sale, must be heartbreaking... I really couldn't justify a 3rd Monster, despite this being one of the very first club Monsters I ever saw on my very first weekender... 2008 I think?

Hope a good home is found.

[Yorkie]

Jen,

Gutted you are having to sell. I hope it goes to someone who appreciates your hard work.

Good luck with the sale.

Yorkie

[utopia]

Damn.....this is a shock.
I too have a lifetime keeper, so I feel your pain.
I'm guessing there's no point in saying "are you sure ?", so I'll just hope that you find it a good home, preferably within the club.
Always been one of my favourite monsters.
In my opinion, the price is very fair.

[Mr Gazza]

I would say the asking price is very fair for one of the nicest custom Monsters for many a country mile. Someone out there will know it's a bargain and snap it up.

If it were mine I would put a "First refusal to buy back" clause in the deal....Really sad that you have to be parted.

[Dirty]

Yep she's a beaut, particularly like the swing arm and exhausts.

Very fair price I'd say.

[Ian-cm]

That is just absolutely stunning :thumbsup:

[Funkatronic]

whats a shame Jmo your bike has always been a bit special and one of my fave monsters

someone buy this and love it like it deserves, 2500 would be fairi money for a stock 620 right now, for one thats had such attention lavished on it it is a bargain

[crust]

Damn, that's a shame.

Good price for the bits that are on it. Should sell very quickly.

[gary tompkins]

Sad to see you forced to sell - I know it's much more than 'just a bike' to you Jenny

There's a lot of club history there, including being one of the original weekender BOTY trophy winners

Really hope Smeegal finds a good home

[JMo]

Thank you everyone...

The sun was shining yesterday so I took it for a blast from Marlborough down to Brighton (to see some friends) and back - all those old favourite roads I'd not ridden for ages - the 272 from Winchester to Petersfield, then over to South Harting and down the classic B2141 to Chichester, past Goodwood, the 285 down Dunton Hill to Petworth, then the 283 and of course that lovely section from Washington Roundabout via Styning to Shoreham... coming back via Bury Hill, Goodwood again, then up and over to Alton, and the 339 to Basingstoke on a sunny evening - perfect! You guys in the South/South East will know those roads well from the early UKMOC monthly ride-outs - great days!

Anyway, the bike felt as awesome as ever, and perfect for those kind of roads! You won't be disappointed. I wasn't.

Jx

[Gilps]

I know from first hand experience what it's like to have to sell a bike that's been so big a part of your life for so long, but sometimes needs must. I voted for this bike as bike of the year at this years weekender. It's a truly excellent example and I know how much attention to detail has gone in to it. Good luck with the sale Jen and I hope it goes to a good home. The buyer won't be disappointed.

[Flip]

End of an era Jen, a shame for sure but good luck with the sale.
I knew Smeegal when tiger print was in fashion, there wasn't a 916 missing a swing arm and shares in Solvol Autosol were still cheap!!!

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag329/fluke900/OldSmeegal_zps080f7425.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/fluke900/media/OldSmeegal_zps080f7425.jpg.html)

What's Piglet going to ride now?

[Dirty]

I'll bump this and ask a Q at the same time http://www.justmommies.com/forums/images/smilies/bump.gif

The 'Febur single-sided swing arm conversion', is that a stock 916 swing arm that has been modified?

[Darren69]

I think you would have to modify a standard 916 swing arm or modify the engine cases even to fit one to a large case motor, not sure about the small case one.

[JMo]

I'll bump this and ask a Q at the same time http://www.justmommies.com/forums/images/smilies/bump.gif

The 'Febur single-sided swing arm conversion', is that a stock 916 swing arm that has been modified?

Thanks for the bump Dirty!

But no, it is a Febur single-sided swing arm, conversion.

Basically Febur make their own swing arm that visually apes the 916 arm at the rear (so the stock 916 hub, disc, chain guard etc fit), but at the front end it is designed specifically to bolt directly to the engine like a regular Monster swing arm - and it uses all the stock pivot bolt, linkage and shock from the Monster.

It doesn't even require S2R style footrests on the end of the pivot, nor any frame modifications (and rear of the engine modifications) that you'd need to do to make an actual 916 swing arm fit. It is a simple bolt on (and off) conversion.

It also has the necessary cut out in it so that the rear header pipe can exit down and through the swing arm (rather than like a 916 where it curls around the top of it). I also understand it is overall a couple of inches longer than a 916 swing arm, so that the Monster wheelbase remains the same as standard.

Best of all, it can be yours, along with the rest of the bike, for £2500 ;o)

Jx

[Darren69]

However, I think one from an S*R would be an easier job as the large case motor is the same as the standard monster, still not sure about the 600/750 one mind.

[Darren69]

Go on Dirty, you know you want to! :)

[JMo]

Just giving this a nudge...

I sold my WR, but I still need to raise a few more funds...

Jx

[He11cat]

I'm really sorry to see this post.
I know the bike is very special to you.
:(

[spacemonkey]

Please tell me you haven't sold the Monkey too...????? Must have been hell enough selling the WR knowing where you live now, in amongst the finest lanes in the south! Rode most of them on my old CRM 250 before heading back down south again. Real shame to hear this...

[JMo]

August 2015...

Well, I hung on as long as I could - but I really do have to sell my Monster now.

The spec is the same as the original ad (first post) - it has been on paddock stands under a dust sheet for the past year - I know, what a crime.

I did take it for a a run earlier this year in April to get it MOT'd, and it is still as charming as ever.

The only changes I've made since these photos were taken is that the headlight back has been changed to a brand new black version (although I will include the creme one too of course) and the indicators have been replaced* with a set of 4 micro LED ones - the rear pair under the seat cowl together with new red tail-light lens, and the front pair mounted in front of each master-cylinder - very neat and trick, and with great visibility.

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/JMoandpiglet/Bikes%20for%20sale/P1020087_zpsoz8jv1eq.jpeg
photo. Rear LED indicators and new OEM rear lens.

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/JMoandpiglet/Bikes%20for%20sale/P1020085_zpsqsxlfjje.jpeg
photo. matching front indicators - all four complete with resistors to correct flash rate.


*Note. I changed the indicators because although my MOT station loved the built-in rear indicators, not every MOT station is as aesthetically minded, and this way any subsequent owner should have no problems.

Price reduced to £2200.

Jenny x

[Darren69]

This is just a suggestion but why not make the bike available in either Green or Cream?

Personally I find the Green more attractive to me at least, so it may give you more potential buyers.

[JMo]

That's not a problem - good suggestion Darren!

Also available in Green:

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/JMoandpiglet/Bikes%20for%20sale/P1010481_zps8490e481.jpg

The tank also features the rare raised chrome DUCATI logo badges:

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/JMoandpiglet/Bikes%20for%20sale/P1010480_zps15a93286.jpg

Fitted, when Smeegal had gone a bit Gollom:

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/JMoandpiglet/other%20pix/gollombeachdesktop.jpg

note. Road Racing headlight is not included, that was sold long ago...

Jx

[JMo]

SOLD pending payment.

It's been a lot of fun everyone, thank you.

Jenny xx

[Nottsbiker]

You got any other RR parts you also want to sell? :)

[JMo]

Hi Notts' -

unfortunately no, all the RR stuff went a while ago.

I do have a set of polished Rizoma window belt covers and matching polished side cases that will fit a 620/750/800/S2R800/695 I believe, plus a Thruxton style headlight/fly screen that bolts straight on using the headlight bolts, and OEM front fender (both painted cream).

I'll post up some photos asap.

Jx

[Nottsbiker]

Thanks but I'm only after some RR front brake scoops :)