Ducati 860 GTS looking for 800ie Monster

[Bruce Stops]

Hi All
Bit of a forum novice, fancied getting back into something a bit more modern and saw a Monster 800 on eBay. Unfortunately now sold. I fancy something small and grunty and thought this might suit. But would be interested in any advice. I think there is a space between my 1930’s Moto Guzzi and 860 gts!
Cheers for now Bruce

[slob]

Few and far between, for 800s you'll have more luck finding an S2R or if you'd consider something a little more modern an M796, essentially the same motor with updated cylinder heads.

[mickj]

Welcome to the forum Bruce, the 860GTS was my first and only Ducati until now as I have a 1200s. The 860 is one of those bikes I wished I still had as they are fetching good money now but how many times have you heard that.

[Bruce Stops]

Thanks for the welcome. We’ve all sold stuff cheap just before the rise. I used to have a Laverda Jota, when I gave up riding it I let it stand for a year or two and ended up selling it for £800. But I kept the GTS! Swings and roundabouts.

[Mr Gazza]

Hello and welcome aboard.
Well done for hanging on to that bevel twin.. Nice.
Always thought they looked a bit funny in Green? But they do scrub up nicely.. Some very tasty 860GTS customs about.

What you need is a nice M900ie, preferably an M900Sie. those will have a satisfying amount of grunt for you, with modern reliability and one foot in the past.

Any pictures of your 860 GTS by any chance?

[Mr Gazza]

Bruce sent me some pics of his bikes. Thankfully the GTS is not Green..:rolleyes:

https://s22.postimg.cc/x325fx1w1/bruce_1.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

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[Bruce Stops]

Thanks for that Gazza

[utopia]

Hi, Bruce.
Just a quickie as I only got back from WDW 20 mins ago.
I'm just down the road from you.
Nice to see another leicestershire member.
Keep an eye out for my blue M750.

Incidentally, I have a Haynes manual for a GT860, which I bought in the 70s, knowing I would own a Ducati sooner or later (turned out to be quite a lot later).
Anyway, just shout if a borrow of the manual is needed at any time.
Or a scan/copy perhaps.

[Bruce Stops]

https://s26.postimg.cc/njyqyw8hx/216_AB393-74_A7-4297-_A333-6427_FAF4_AE38.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/njyqyw8hx/)
M1000 sie
It’s an extra 200cc but that can only be good. Thanks for all the help and advice.
Cheers Bruce

[Bruce Stops]

Thanks Utopia, kind offer but thankfully I have a well thumbed one.
Maybe see you sometime.

[Luxexterior]

Hi Bruce welcome aboard. There is a blue 800ie currently for sale on eBay, fetching £1900 at the moment. Personally I agree with Mr Gaza 900ie is the better bike but each to their own.

I used to have a GTS (& a GT) great bikes a little overlooked at the time but from my point of view that was a good thing as it made them cheaper than their desmo brothers. Prices now rising rapidly, wish I'd hung on to one of mine.

[Mr Gazza]

I think you need a bigger picture Bruce?
Nobody seems to realise that You've just landed yourself a beautiful M1000Sie in Senna colours... Lovely. Well done.

https://s8.postimg.cc/gkzy3ltph/M1000_Sie_Senna.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[jerry]

thats a yummy bike Bruce

[Luxexterior]

I think you need a bigger picture Bruce?
Nobody seems to realise that You've just landed yourself a beautiful M1000Sie in Senna colours... Lovely. Well done.

https://s8.postimg.cc/gkzy3ltph/M1000_Sie_Senna.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


Oops! Didn't spot that. Looks like you've bought a great bike Bruce.:thumbsup:

[Bruce Stops]

Yea, really chuffed!
Thanks all, for the nice comments.
Cheers Bruce