New bike potential (Ducati Monster)

[lukemillar]

Hey all,

Been a couple of weeks, but I'm now in Sydney and itching to get another bike! Not really sure what to do - I have been toying with a few ideas, but given my current plans, I have decided to buy something more fore getting around town, rather than another bike for the track (I can hire that for the day) Anyway, I have found this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190155494933&sspagename=ADME:X:RTQ:UK:11

Which is exactly the sort of thing I am after and very reasonable. I don't know a lot about Duke's, so I was wondering what people's thoughts are. I have heard the 'gonna breakdown all the time' stories before, so I'm more curious as to whether Ducati actually released a monster with yellow frame and wheels, or whether this is a custom job that may be post-accident etc - stuff like that. I'm going to have a look at it, so if there is anything particular that I should look out for, then that would be great, besides the usual stuff.

Thanks!
Luke

[plowsie]

not tryin to put you off Luke or anything but from what i've hear they are a b1tch to get parts for(all Ducatis) thats only from what i have heard, i may be wrong lol.

[Sideshow#36]

Had 9 months hassle free biking with the other halfs. I had my doubts to start with but I dont really have a bad word to say about them, apart from no wind protection whatsoever. But what more do you want from a nekid!

[Spanner Man]

Morning all.
I've never seen one with a yellow frame, & I see a lot of Dukes as I have a Ducati workshop right next door to me, (I know, but you can't have everything):D. I'll ask Neil who runs the place when he comes in.
30 years ago, when Ducatis gave you something the Japs didn't, like handling & braking etc. They were extremely un reliable, with incredibly iffy build quality. Nowadays they are much better. However, there is still the issue of component failure on some models, i.e. batches of dodgy rockers on the 4 valve models keep cropping up (£100 each, & they usually take the camshaft out too).
I've not heard him mention any specific problems with the 600 though, again I'll ask him for you.

Cheers.

[Spanner Man]

Morning all.
I've just had a word with the Ducati Midget next door, he's never seen one, but he looked it up, & has found that they did offer the 600 Monster with a yellow frame & wheels. So it looks as if that could be a genuine bike.
He also says that there are rarely any problems with the 600 on the reliability front.
Neil is a pretty helpful bloke, & I'm sure he wont mind you e-mailing him directly if you have any questions. His e-mail is; info@cornerspeed.co.uk

Cheers.

[diamond]

not tryin to put you off Luke or anything but from what i've hear they are a b1tch to get parts for(all Ducatis) thats only from what i have heard, i may be wrong lol.

Sorry i have to disagree, parts are very easy to get, and reasonably priced. I needed a new rear indicator for my 749s, rang the dealer they had one in stock and it was just £15.
Luke go for it if it all seems legit you won't regret it, i've never had any problems with my duke and love every minute of owning mine.

If you have any questions try this website ducatisti.co.uk

[plowsie]

e.d like i say it was from what i have heard, not personal experience.

[Biker Biggles]

Seems a bit dear for a ten year old bike,and Ducatis of that era were nowhere near as well built as todays version.Did I read correct that you will need to pay 600 dollars extra to re register it?Why no t go for a naked SV?More power than that and Ill bet much easier to live with.:(

BTW Im suitably jealous of your new surroundings.:p

[Stu]

You want to get Strayer's input.

[Tomis]

Do all Ducatis come with a Zimmer Frame on the back like that one?

[Davies]

You want to get Strayer's input.

Where do I begin :rolleyes:

Luke, you saw my Monster when I picked that stuff up from you and I told you about some of the issues that I've had with it (it blowing up twice for instance, but I think that was due to a cr@ppy service history). If you're going for the Monster then you will enjoy it as it's a laugh in the corners, just make sure that it has a full service history and the cam belts have been changed on time. If it's the air cooled model though you may want to think twice especially with the temperatures in Oz......air cooled monsters do tend to run hot, and I reckon you'll be raggin it just to get any sort of speed out of it. I've heard that the 600 motor is a little weedy and I've ridden a lot of the roads in the South East of Oz which are long with sweeping bends so you might be yearning after your R6 before too long. That said, quite a lot of the roads are very twisty too, especially in the mountains when the Monster will come into it's own. The Monster will also be good though at keeping your speed down...they are very strict over there about speeding (I've heard that they even hide cameras in dust bins!).

Which ever bike you get let us know.....I'll probably be in Melbourne around February time so I'll ride up on my dad's bike and we can go for a spin.

HTH.

Cheers,

Paul


EDIT -> I saw a dink like that in the tank of my mate's girlfriend's bike when she ride it into a ditch.......I'd be surprised if it hasn't been crashed.

[lukemillar]

Seems a bit dear for a ten year old bike,and Ducatis of that era were nowhere near as well built as todays version.Did I read correct that you will need to pay 600 dollars extra to re register it?Why no t go for a naked SV?More power than that and Ill bet much easier to live with.:(

BTW Im suitably jealous of your new surroundings.:p

Yes, it's dear, but bikes here are more expensive generally and there is a much smaller market than in the UK.

Have run into a bit of a stumbling block - Can't get insurance :( Insurance companies won't insure me on a UK licence (even though the DVLA says it's fine and I am licenced). I can't swap it for an Australian one, because I'm probably not going to be here long enough and I don't have a permanent visa. Grrrrrrr

[plowsie]

Good morning other side of the world :wave: seems a bit crud to me with the drivers licence and insurance, long shot but could you not do it Via British insurers?

[gettin2dizzy]

Don't listen to anyones opinion other than ducati owners / friends of. Yes they're unreliable - but in a nice fixable with a tweak / bodge way. Not a plug a honda engineer and his computer in -way. Being in Oz helps as the electronics hate water - I don't know how they'll handle the dust however. It's a purchase with the heart! That model does look pricey however, especially as the 600 should really be avoided. The 695 costs twice that and is ten times the bike!

[lukemillar]

Morning all.
I've just had a word with the Ducati Midget next door, he's never seen one, but he looked it up, & has found that they did offer the 600 Monster with a yellow frame & wheels. So it looks as if that could be a genuine bike.
He also says that there are rarely any problems with the 600 on the reliability front.
Neil is a pretty helpful bloke, & I'm sure he wont mind you e-mailing him directly if you have any questions. His e-mail is; info@cornerspeed.co.uk

Cheers.

Thanks for that - I really appreciate it :)