Ozmonster Ducati brainstrust question

[Two dogs]

Okay so the missus (Luba) has got confident enough to supersize her motorcycle.
We were first looking at the Suzuki SV 650 seems a good allrounder good engine V twin cheapish but the S model with clip ons was to much or a reach so it would be the base model naked with monster type bars.
Only one we have seen is asking too much for the K's .
So we were out at Parramatta and she gets to sit on a Monster  (ouch my wallet is starting to hurt) and she likey very much.
So the question I have for the brainstrust is which is the best option pro's and cons
620ie

600

or 400 ? both are carby I think

I don't want to pay big bucks and found a 2002  for $7 900 out at Parra  has 25 k on the clock
checked the service book and Frazers did the 20k so I assume belts are done
pros : Black with high mount Termis 
pretty much standard tyres okay needs a spit n polish.
con: no baffles (to noisy for her) don't think it has a red key

Sooo does this sound a good price or should we keep looking for something older and cheaper.
Oh and she would like to join in with the Ozmonster rides if she gets one if there is enough room for another girl Suz and Jukie.



On another topic found a  900 Cromo Monster for sale out west oh wow $9999 low Kays import hmmm nice trophy ride for weekends dealer recons its the only one in Oz probably BS

[Six95]

For sub 10k - How bout a 08 or 09 Street Triple?

[Stinky Wizzleteats]

Prolly a little too much power on a Street Triple. 

Being the same (detuned) motor as the Daytona 675





And where do I find these sub 10k Street Triples you speak of?

I'd go the Chromo.    or the 620.

[Wells]

Dez.. best bet is to look for a NON LAMS 620.

People go after monsters in this range because they're on the LAMs list, so finding one that can't be LAMs registered means you should get a good price.

Street Triple is a great option .. but I would have thought out of the sub 10K range.

Maybe try looking for 620s out of QLD?

[braando]

Dez,
  I have a simple solution here, am suprised it hasn't crossed your mind yet. Remember that Streetfighter you test rode a while back............ ........firstly, give your wife your Monster on permanent loan......then you invest in the Streetfighter and share the repayment (if needed). I did similar many years back, i bought my then future wife an MGB to learn on, has been a talking point ever since though. Work on it Dez, you can do it.....!!!   

brian

[braando]

Woops...forgot to mention.......she divorced me....

[DUCMONROB]

Woops...forgot to mention.......she divorced me....

[J5]

as soon as i read it i thought the same as Brian

wtf are you thinking about ?? buy yourself a new bike  

benefits you know the history of your current bike  

personally i wouldnt touch a 400 , they are all imports of unknown history and just a sleeved down 600 , resale will be hard

look on ebay , plenty of monsters pop up 5-6K

this one didnt sell 750 $5K although got a few kays up which is a good negotiation
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2000-DUCATI-750-MONSTER-/180569238083?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item2a0ac3ea43

buy a cheap one, put it through major service and say ouch but then have a known base to start with

[mattyvas]

Looking for a LAMS bike the are still going for 10k or more.
I'd be going with option two presented and pick yourself up a new toy
pass on your already prettied bike and start again.

Have you seen the S4Rs offered in the trading post thread. Cheap for lots a HP!

[Dannog]

buy the S4RS, you wont be disappointing and knowing that, your wife will be all the more happier as well

[Two dogs]

Dez,
  I have a simple solution here, am suprised it hasn't crossed your mind yet. Remember that Streetfighter you test rode a while back............ ........firstly, give your wife your Monster on permanent loan......then you invest in the Streetfighter and share the repayment (if needed). I did similar many years back, i bought my then future wife an MGB to learn on, has been a talking point ever since though. Work on it Dez, you can do it.....!!!   

brian

Brian you are  planting that thought in my mind now Im  thinking of a Streetfighter S 2011 black/red frame thanks a bunch now I wont sleep tonight.

And Matty you are  also  too,  but I like your logic
now I am even more confused 
For the last two days I have been looking for a bike for Luba NOW Im looking for a new one for me
think I better go and have another Coopers and get away from the interweb/bikeporn

[braando]

Dez, please let me know if you are going for another test ride, i am more than happy to try it for you as well.......nothing more tantalising than helping a mate spend money i say...  JUST DO IT..........!!!!!    Then we can celebrate with a Coopers (red of course)         

[goldFiSh]

Dez, you know your 695 will be perfect for her... and that Rs is a good price!

[braando]

Dez.....Goldfish is right.....Matty too.....that S4Rs is a dam good deal . I wonder how many members here will fess up to going into Bikesales,Trading post etc.. trying to find you a bike... ........What has stuffed me is seeing that thread with the Ducati cruiser......sheer utter porn i say.......

[DUCMONROB]

What has stuffed me is seeing that thread with the Ducati cruiser......sheer utter porn i say.......

Brian you are thinking the same as me. Showed the wife and I was promptly shot down in flames when I proposed to sell the monster. Oh wel better save the penny's

Rob