Would you buy this bike?

[The ModFather]

Looking for some advice from the knowledgable forum members here. I have an opportunity to buy a 2002 Monster 900cc with tail chop and Termi exhaust and 13K miles on it for $1800. Supposedly in good condition. Does this sound like a deal I should take? I already have an 05 Monster 620 with 7K miles on it but this looked like a fun project bike that I could play with paint and mods etc. on. My question is this... is this bike about to start having all kinds of problems due to age/miles. Am I just buying a headache that is gonna be a money pit to keep running? Am I better off keeping the money and modding my monster until I buy a 2012 1100 Evo next year? Thoughts?

[minnesotamonster]

Sounds like a good deal to me.

[nikkimonster]

for that low price i wouldn't worry.  you could always sell it again and get you money back.

[Pedro-bot]

Have you laid eyes on the bike?

Without knowing more info., the price sounds TGTBT. Is the title clear? Rebuilt?

If it's a legit deal and the bike is in decent shape it certainly sounds like a heck of a deal.

I have never heard of the older monsters having any particular issues that should be concerning to you.

Only question you should ask yourself first is:
Why do you want 2 same body style Monsters? Seems a bit redundant.

[zarn02]

Why do you want 2 same body style Monsters? Seems a bit redundant.

Not after you mod the ever living crap out of one.

[xcaptainxbloodx]

1800 is too good to be true. engine and exhaust alone should be worth that much.

[zarn02]

Also, if the bike does turn out to really exist, be in good shape, and be on sale for $1800 make sure you can see paperwork and run the VIN by the PD/DMV. You don't want a nasty surprise.

[xcaptainxbloodx]

Also, if the bike does turn out to really exist, be in good shape, and be on sale for $1800 make sure you can see paperwork and run the VIN by the PD/DMV. You don't want a nasty surprise.

^this + contacting dealers/service shops to see its service record.

[NorDog]

Make sure it doesn't look like this.

[fastwin]

That'll buff right out.

[DRC]

That'll buff right out.

Totally.

[Düb Lüv]

1800 is too good to be true. engine and exhaust alone should be worth that much.

not entirely true. i bought my 95 m900(clean title) with slip-ons, DP dash w/tach, and FCR's for $1450. the guy threw threw the bike cover in for free.

[Duc Buz]

not entirely true. i bought my 95 m900(clean title) with slip-ons, DP dash w/tach, and FCR's for $1450. the guy threw threw the bike cover in for free.

That's a sweet deal.

[xcaptainxbloodx]

not entirely true. i bought my 95 m900(clean title) with slip-ons, DP dash w/tach, and FCR's for $1450. the guy threw threw the bike cover in for free.

that is also a stupid good deal, but 1800 for an 02 900ie seems low.  my employee pricing for an 02 750 bone stock and in need of a ton of maintenance (old tires,belts, etc) was 2800$ and thats wholesale.