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Title: 2007 Monster 695 but only has 700 miles, should I get it? Post by: tlminh on October 24, 2015, 06:35:49 PM Hello
Novice rider, took MSF in June Riding Iron 883 for past 3 months, put 1,000 miles on her so far. Seem to be doing well and riding cautiously (36, professional, married, kids, etc, have done MSF and read 2 of Hough's safety books) Able to afford and care for 2 motorcylces/insurance. Will end up keeping the 883 cruiser anyways BUT I'm bikecurious, and want to ride on a naked bike as well Locally there is a 2007 Ducati Monster 695 with only 700 miles he wants $4,000 USD He is 2nd owner, never had time to ride Fluids changed, but all else is stock aside for shorty exhaust thoughts? Title: Re: 2007 Monster 695 but only has 700 miles, should I get it? Post by: Speeddog on October 24, 2015, 08:38:07 PM Replace cambelts, replace tires, ride.
Title: Re: 2007 Monster 695 but only has 700 miles, should I get it? Post by: factorPlayer on October 25, 2015, 03:52:12 AM Yes.
Title: Re: 2007 Monster 695 but only has 700 miles, should I get it? Post by: 1.21GW on October 25, 2015, 05:31:03 AM Agreed with above. Buy, make Speeddog's suggested changes, and ride.
FYI - It likely won't be anywhere nearly as comfortable as your 883, but you can do some ergonomic modes to help out. Seat upgrade is popular, while some people like to change bars (either go to clip-ons or by adding risers to the stock bars, depending on your size/preferred riding position). Title: Re: 2007 Monster 695 but only has 700 miles, should I get it? Post by: Slide Panda on October 27, 2015, 09:12:48 AM I see you found you way here... care of my link in Reddit?
Title: Re: 2007 Monster 695 but only has 700 miles, should I get it? Post by: motolocopat on October 28, 2015, 05:44:41 PM If it is running and your not having to revive it then I say jump on it. It is a great bike for someone at your experience level and you won't quickly grow tired of it.
I'll predict that the 883 will go on the for sale list and perhaps replaced by a Dyna.. the 883 and little monster are to close together in what they do and the lil monster will do it better. |