Just picked up an 01 M900Sie

[BMiller]

I couldn't resist!  I parted the goodies off my R1, then sold the R1 on Friday.....drove to my buddy's place in Knoxville last night and then continued on to Nashville to pick up my new (to me) 2001 Ducati Monster 900Sie.  Got home around 4PM today.  She's been sitting for 3 years being started every few months.  Dude said he'd put like 10 miles on it over the last few years.  The p/o was super cool and so was his wife.  They are both serious cyclists so we shot the sh*t about that for a bit along with some Ducati talk.  This girl has just over 10k on the clock, Termignoni exhaust, and some aftermarket clipons (Cycle Cat most likely, but I'll have to look for markings). He threw in a front and rear stand, riding jacket, gloves, and a helmet.  To complete the trip....while in Knoxville I bought my buddy's Trek 2100 that I've been drooling over for a few years.  Decided to get into road cycling as well.  Quite an adventure today!  My 2001 M900Sie I used to have is one of the only bikes I regret selling.  I sold it to pay off some credit card debt to move back to TN in '07.  Here are some pics of the bike on the trailer on the way home.










And one of the bicycle in pieces:


Now I was warned that it took a while to warm up before it would run well, but that was expected since it hadn't been ridden much at all.  He had the fuel tank recoated inside by a very well known Ducati dealer at the tune of around $750 and had the fuel system cleaned out....HOWEVER....it was still having issues.  I decided "what the hell, I'll check to see if the airbox is modded" and get a better idea of what is going on underneath.......I pop the tank and.....


Looks like some mice called this airbox home!


Luckily the K&N was still sealed and unmolested.  The shopvac made quick work of it.  Good as new!  I didn't take it outside to test it, but I promise that was the issue 

She's in good hands now!

[kopfjäger]

 

[Rob Hilding]

Congrats - nice bike (tho I'm biased as a fellow '01 900Sie owner)

Mice are amazing - glad they didn't do more damage

[BMiller]

Congrats - nice bike (tho I'm biased as a fellow '01 900Sie owner)

Mice are amazing - glad they didn't do more damage

Yes sir.  While I'd love a Monster 1100....there's just something about the '00-01 900 that does it for me.  I used to hate red Monsters....but this one is growing on me

I'm probably one of the only people that has popped the tank, saw the evidence of mice, and laughed.  In a way it was nicer then having to diagnose another issue as the wiring all looks good (thank God)

[NAKID]

Looks great, but also looks like some modding is in your future...

[BMiller]

Looks great, but also looks like some modding is in your future...

Yes sir....the plans are already rollin in

[bdub]

Sweet bike

[Slide Panda]

Time to get out the tools - she'll need some work before you ride much.

The belts need a change. They are probably original and need to be replaced.
New fluids, hydraulic, oils (including fork) as well.
Tires are not from 2001, so looks like you're set there
For some reason the LH slipon is on the right and vise versa... only really matters due to stickers. They are the same part number of both sides.

But she's a looker - just a little TLC and you're ready!

[BMiller]

Time to get out the tools - she'll need some work before you ride much.

The belts need a change. They are probably original and need to be replaced.
New fluids, hydraulic, oils (including fork) as well.
Tires are not from 2001, so looks like you're set there
For some reason the LH slipon is on the right and vise versa... only really matters due to stickers. They are the same part number of both sides.

But she's a looker - just a little TLC and you're ready!

I noticed the exhaust in the pics he sent me before buying it.  It'll get turned around this weekend.  He included quite a bit of documentation with the bike, so I'm going to check when the belts were last serviced before replacing.  I know it's suggested you replace the belts every 2 yrs.  I always flush the brake/clutch fluid when I get my hands on a bike so that too will be done this weekend.  Fork oil I've never replaced, but that wouldn't be a bad idea either.  I already started sourcing some parts.

[yamifixer]

CONGRATS. Nice bike but I am totally biassed to them

[BMiller]

CONGRATS. Nice bike but I am totally biassed to them

 

[Slide Panda]

Fork oil isn't hard - if you've got a triple lift. But it is a little fussy and potentially messy if you're not ready for it. 

[BMiller]

Fork oil isn't hard - if you've got a triple lift. But it is a little fussy and potentially messy if you're not ready for it. 

I do have a good triple lift.  I'll have to search the site for a walk through.

[BastrdHK]

I feel like a proud Papa, glad you make it back into the ranks buddy! (now I can consider you a true friend again  )

Do not do the fork oil if you are planning on immediate suspension mods.  You only want to do it once, its messy, and having spring depressor and holding tool take out MOST of the frustration.  I have those tools if needed.

That bike looks great, never thought I would like high mounts, but they look good on that 900.

[BMiller]

  Will that's too good man!  yeah, I was never a fan of the HM pipes either, but I do like them on her.  I need to ride it and see how the suspension feels first I think....I know the service interval isn't till 20k-ish, but the age would be a good reason for it.  Of course knowing myself, I think I'd want to upgrade once in there.  I need to source an Ohlins shock for this thing since that was hands down one of the best mods on my former Monster.