2003 monster 620, what do you all think?

[Le Pirate]

Texas hmm, thats preety far from me, im in Miami, FL.

He says the valves were adjusted. He is going to send me the service order form from when it was serviced.

Regarding the belts, is it just the 2 timing belts that need to be changed? Would ordering 2 of these( http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/ca-cycleworks-replaces-oe-737-1005-1a-or-737-4007-2a-exactfit-timing-belts ) be all i need?

a little far to drive....

So all it needs are the belts? Yeah...I'd go for it. Belts are easy to do, but you should definitively do them.

If you wanted to be a badass negotiator, I'd make him knock the price of the belts off the 3500...but I don't know that I'd turn it down if he didn't go for it

[mgrisham]

If 2003 belts have never been changed, they're around eight years old. I wouldn't trust a dealer who said they don't need to be changed to do any work on the bike.

[Joey J]

a little far to drive....

So all it needs are the belts? Yeah...I'd go for it. Belts are easy to do, but you should definitively do them.

If you wanted to be a badass negotiator, I'd make him knock the price of the belts off the 3500...but I don't know that I'd turn it down if he didn't go for it

I think im going to go for the bike. I'll see if he can bring the price down a bit but i doubt it.

[Joey J]

If 2003 belts have never been changed, they're around eight years old. I wouldn't trust a dealer who said they don't need to be changed to do any work on the bike.

That's what the seller says the shop said.

I'm going to have the bike taken to a shop to get inspected. I already found a shop and they're gonna charge me $100 to give it a full check up. About an hour of inspection they said. Depending on what they tell me(which they should just tell me the belts need to get replaced) is what i'll base my offer on.

By the way, i just wanna say thanks to all those who have provided info. You have greatly helped me!

Here is the receipt of the service done on the bike...

[teddy037.3]

no mention of valves or belt inspection on that labor invoice...

just forks, oil, plugs, installing new chain and sprockets.

vs.:

12K 2V Service



Service   Operations   Check
Engine oil   Replace   
Engine oil filter   Replace   
Engine oil suction filter   Clean   
Head torque   Check/adjust   
Valve clearance   Check/adjust   
Timing belts   Replace   
Spark plugs   Replace   
Ignition timing   Check/adjust   
Fuel filter   Replace   
Carb/Throttle body sync and adjustment   Check/adjust   
Air filter   Clean or Replace   
Engine oil pressure   Check/adjust   
Cylinder compression   Check/adjust   
Brake and clutch fluid   Replace   
Brake and clutch hydr. control.   Check/adjust   
Flexible cables   Check/adjust   
Tire wear and pressures   Check/adjust   
Play in steering bearings   Check/adjust   
Chain tension and alignment   Check/adjust   
Brake pad wear   Check/adjust   
Wheel hub bearings   Check   
Rubber cush drive rear wheel   Check   
Torque of nuts and bolts   Check/adjust   
General lubrication and greasing   Check/adjust   
Battery electrolyte level   Check/adjust   

also, bay 6's website doesn't mention being an authorized ducati shop, just that they work on them.

:edits: for... most of this...

[Latinbalar]

Let me know when you get your monster. I have an 05 620 and live in Davie.

Send me a PM

[Le Pirate]

Yeah man. I'm kinda with Teddy on this one. I'm not so sure they did a proper 12k maintenance. If you pick up the bike, I'd probably take it to a Ducati shop and have them look it over real good, or if you're a DIYer: pick up the service manual and check it all yourself.

Not to say there is anything wrong with the bike, but I'd play it safe...this is an Italian bike 

[teddy037.3]

Yeah man. I'm kinda with Teddy on this one. I'm not so sure they did a proper 12k maintenance. If you pick up the bike, I'd probably take it to a Ducati shop and have them look it over real good, or if you're a DIYer: pick up the service manual and check it all yourself.

Not to say there is anything wrong with the bike, but I'd play it safe...this is an Italian bike 

also, in my googling, their ratings on yelp and yahoo local were a mixed (and almost suspect) bag.

OP, +1 on having your shop really give it a good going over. best case scenario is that the bike is still in good kit, and you're paying for peace of mind 

[Joey J]

I saw the bike last night and it was a little rough...

Clutch lever was broken
the dent on the tank was about 3 inches in diameter and about 1 inch deep (much bigger than i thought)
Front fender had a big part with paint missing, like it had been sanded down almost.
The shorter rear end(where the rear seat is) has no paint.
The handle bars look rough, its black paint is peeling off.
Regarding the timing belt, he says he does not know if it has been replaced. He's only owned the bike for 6 months.
Some of the metal parts on the bike look rough, Looks oxidized without the rust color (if you can picture that lol)

On the plus side, it ran good.... This is my 1st bike so that doesn't mean much lol, but i didn't hear any weird noises, shifted smoothly and idled normally.

I made him an offer of 3000 later on during the night and he said he could not go below 3500.... So now back to square one....

I'm gonna make a new thread on a 2000 monster 750 to see what you all think. I'm going to meet with that person this weekend.

[teddy037.3]

you might be better off that way   hell, I'd have lowballed him with 2k

keep looking, you'll be on a bike soon

[Le Pirate]

sounds pretty rough....


Don't think it was worth 3500. You probably made a smart choice to move on....more fish in the sea, etc. etc.....

[IZ]

An '03 620 for $3500?!

I should look into selling mine!!

Have to admit though..it is a bit rough and the mileage might bring it down a couple hundred bucks.   


   

[Joey J]

Haha, yea there was no way i could do 3500. I think i found my bike, not a Ducati tho :/

I really wanted one.. but you cant be too picky and this is a great deal. 2007 Yamaha r6 for 4500.. I wasn't looking to spend this much but i can easily turn around and sell it for 5200+. I saw it earlier today and its in pristine condition! At least i'll save a lot of $ on maintenance.

[teddy037.3]

An '03 620 for $3500?!

I should look into selling mine!!

Have to admit though..it is a bit rough and the mileage might bring it down a couple hundred bucks.    


 

not to mention the nails curse

Haha, yea there was no way i could do 3500. I think i found my bike, not a Ducati tho :/

I really wanted one.. but you cant be too picky and this is a great deal. 2007 Yamaha r6 for 4500.. I wasn't looking to spend this much but i can easily turn around and sell it for 5200+. I saw it earlier today and its in pristine condition! At least i'll save a lot of $ on maintenance.

I'm going to be *that guy* for asking this question: how long have you been riding? that's a LOT of bike you're about to get into