Salvage M900, parts missing?

[venlis]

hi everyone, first post. looking to buy a salvage monster.

ad says its 1998 m900. seems the wheels are from 2000 or later model?

also says parts missing, so i was thinking if you guys could check the pictures and tell if theres some small bits missing. all i can think of is the seat, *edit: airbox cover?* but i have never owned a monster or even a ducati so i cant really tell.

any insight appreciated.

[Speeddog]

Airbox lid
Seat tray (mounts to the frame under the seat)
Seat latch and key lock assembly
Tank hinge/bracket
hose from crankcase breather to breather tank
right sidecover (below the seat)
Speedometer cable and instruments

[Drunken Monkey]

This is like Where's Waldo

After looking the only thing I'd add to Speeddog's very complete list is that the oil pressure sensor looks like it doesn't have a wire on it and I can't see any front turn signals.

[Christian]

With the fuel tank off, you might be missing some fuel and ventilation lines.

Looks like you're missing the latch and hook that will hold the front of the tank down.

And of course the passenger side mirror.

Also note that the wheels are correct for the bike, but it looks like the frame and wheels have been painted to a color other than stock.

All in all, if you're getting the bike for a good deal and the motor is in good shape, the small things are easily replaceable and shouldn't cost too much money.

[Duck-Stew]

Forks and calipers have been updated to m.y. 2000 & newer units with a 25mm axle and 65mm caliper spacing.

[junior varsity]

Its got to be a 98 because it has the big alternator AND the finned heads (and its carbed).

Undertail tray is atypical. Still has all emissions equipment (carb vent pods up front - though not really emissions related, and the emissions can by the suspension rocker), wrap around frame where seat will go is atypical.

The headlights in the bucket aren't original equipment, neither are the pipes nor paint job. As stu said, the forks have been updated, tail's been chopped, frame's been painted, rear signals are aftermarket, foot pegs have been replaced, rear brake setup is from a supersport or superbike.

[RAT900]

Any guarantees on the motor?  

check the headstock and adjoining frame to see if there might be a reason the front tubes were replaced and the frame was painted

proceed with caution unless you are ready to do an engine tear-down

this may not be the best way to get acquainted with Ducati's unless you are trying to spread the costs over a greater period of time and are willing to go on a vertical learning/discovery curve as you sort the bike out

Old Monsters can be like old hookers....they can teach you a lot, it will be at your expense and they can be hell to live with

whatever you decide Good Luck!

[venlis]

thank you everyone for your massive input!

got in touch with the pervious owner. the bike got stolen from him and was found later. it was in fine condition before it got stolen. new clutch, shorter swingarm and a new front end.
the idea is to first see if i get it to run ok and then tear it down and rebuild. im comfortable taking the engine apart too if needed, but after talking to the previous owner i dont think it is necessary.

All in all, if you're getting the bike for a good deal and the motor is in good shape, the small things are easily replaceable and shouldn't cost too much money.

my thoughts exactly.

this may not be the best way to get acquainted with Ducati's unless you are trying to spread the costs over a greater period of time and are willing to go on a vertical learning/discovery curve as you sort the bike out

thats what i intend. i want to tear it to pieces, remove everything useless, repaint, modify and put the thing together.

if i get lucky enough to buy it i will stick around to bug you with endless questions 



again, thank you!

[junior varsity]

swingarm looks exactly like a steel stock swingarm...

[Howley]

No that's an Ali swingarm. And the rear brake looks like a stock from an earlier monster.

[junior varsity]

Not mounted on the rearset?

I couldn't see the stand bobbins, so I guessed steel. Is that second hole diagonally near the brake caliper bracket the stand bobbin?

[Howley]

Oh that end of the rear brake. Yeah I see what you mean, that's different.
Yeah there is the stand bobbin and the upper one is the bolt that holds the caliper bracket on.

[junior varsity]

Oh. so i go out in the garage and stare at my 900 on the stand. same swingarm. i was just trying to figure out how it had been "shortened since everything looks proportionately correct.

[venlis]

interesting. the previous owner told me the swingarm has been shortened, explained it being prone to wheelies.

[Speeddog]

Looking at the pics, I'd say that swingarm has not been shortened.