Ducati Monster Forum

Well, I sold my 800 last year and have been pining for another one. Found one local for only about $5K, it's an 07 with about 16K on it. Stock pipes and in need of a rear shock. I've read some reviews but thought I would put it to the Monster braintrust. Should I pull the trigger on this bike?

Have someone check it out with you.  It is easy to fool yourself.  Also, last time the timing belts were changed, brake fluid too.  Service records?

 [Dolph]

With that mileage it has had periods with no/little use and no/little TLC. Things will happen. "Things" cost money. Suddenly 5K isn't cheap any longer. It might still be a sensible purchase though.

Fork rebuild. Brake pads. Fluids all around. New/used shock. Full (!) service. Gaskets. O-rings. Seals. Tires (?). Wiring dry/brittle? Chain? Even if you're super lucky and can skip half of this, it's still quite a lot more than 5. Worth it? Maybe :)

Pay 3 and spend 2-3.

Has full service records. This guy has only had it about 9 months. Starts right up. He said he's changed all the fluids, they look good. Brand new tires and I think chain. New belts as well. It will need an aftermarket exhaust and likely a rear shock.

Ok - that's a bit better, but I'd still advice to prepare for more repairs. Surprises are always negative for the ownership experience.

Thanks for all the advice. I rode it home this afternoon.

CONGRATS!

 [Dolph] [thumbsup]

 [thumbsup] [beer]

Having trouble finding an aftermarket exhaust for this thing. 17 year old bikes.  [roll]

Where's Jeff at MonsterParts when we need him?  :)

Mivv, Gpr, Spark and more.

QautD X box if you can find one..

I know that you love your, but I'd core a stock exhaust before I put one of those on...just sayin' [evil] :-*

I did that for the first year I had the bike, sort of. Got rid of the shotgun pipes and ran it with the udder. WAY too loud. Felt like I had a concussion after a ride.

Way different running an udder, as opposed to a QuatD. I can sympathize.

I just don't like the sound of the QuatD, or D&D cans.

Give me Termi's, Ducati Performance, or Akrapovic.

To Blackout...Look in to Akrapovic. Seems they might have something.

Delkevic (UK) make traditional oval style mufflers. They have a deep note and not too loud.
Well made, light and competitive prices.

If I were doing it again today, I would go with a high mount with mufflers on both sides, and which deleted the udder completely. Something like the link below.

https://www.dennispowersport.com/products/zard-exhaust-hight-mounted-silencers-ducati-monster-s2r-1000-lh-rh-version-zd024lsr-1

Nice!

You should do it again....you already have an obscene amount of money in your bike. What's another grand? ;D

No way. I just spent what will probably be an obscene amount of money to get my xbox repaired. In fact, I was actually going to put the oem system back on instead. But when I took the udder out of hibernation, I found a big friggin crack in the thing??

My next step is going to be a bike with a riding position more tailored to my advancing age. :-\

Hardley?

Something German perhaps..

Silmotor still got’em:
https://www.daniele-moto.de/en/brands/silmotor/auspuffpaar-kohlefas-hoch.html
Very happy w mine, same model but stainless.

Those Zards above is pure porn, best looking ever!! [thumbsup]

pair of silencer "Megaphon" high level carbon fibre Ducati M 600/620/750/800/900/1000/S4

Those sills are for dual swingarm.  Blackout's bike is single side.  They do have a good selection for the SR2.
https://www.daniele-moto.de/en/exhaust-systems/ducati.html?isorc=141