Is this a good deal for 00' monster 750

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How do you guys like the 750?  I cant understand why it is priced so low.  I want to make sure I'm not getting something I wont be happy with.  Thanks for the replies!

I bought am 00 M750 as a first bike when it was two years old.  I've found it to be plenty torquey around town, and while the top end isn't eye-popping, it's decent enough to get you arrested anywhere other than places that feature Armco and striped curbing.

The stock brakes work nicely, probably even better than you expect for a single disc setup.  The feel could be better; but, fish around and you'll see aftermarket systems that'll take care of that.  It's not urgent, though - I rode the stock setup for 25k.

As for handling, it's a narrow, reasonably light scooter with a set of handlebars apparently copied from a longhorn.  Clearance is fine for anything I care to do on the street.  Bottom line?  You'll be able to throw it around with impunity.  It'll take it, and whisper in your ear that you should do it again, only harder.

Actually, it'll bellow that in your ear, 'cause with aftermarket cans, the sound is...is...*intensely satisfying*.-  it's deep and boomy, with lots of mechanical noises (desmodromic goodness, among other clacks and clicks) overlaid. 

It hasn't been entirely glitch free - had to replace a left control pod; slave cylinder; master cylinder; and fuel pump diaphragm; but, nothing crippling, from a cost standpoint.  Not to mention, as an incorrigible, frequent downshifter, the clutch bits get credit for lasting as long as they did.

The feared valve adjustment?  Yup, you'll need to check clearances every 6k; but, in my case, it usually has been just a check by the dealer, rather than an actual adjustment.

Summing up the ownership experience:  seven years and 30k later, I still look back and smile when I walk away.  I will own other bikes; but, I've decided there's no good reason to ever sell this one.

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I just got off my wife's '00 750 dark, its a blast, and runs and sounds great since she bought it second hand in 2004. It seems much lighter than my fi 00 '900- definitely doesn't have as much pull as the 900, but is quite fun to ride. Bigget thing I notice is the single front disc on the 750. And she needs some new tires, I think the back might be original!