New bike potential (Ducati Monster)

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.d...ME: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

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.

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). 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.

Originally Posted by 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.

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

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.

[Stu]

You want to get Strayer's input.

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