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« on: May 17, 2024, 08:00:03 AM »
Well, I sold my 800 last year and have been pining for another one. Found one local for only about $5K, it's an 07 with about 16K on it. Stock pipes and in need of a rear shock. I've read some reviews but thought I would put it to the Monster braintrust. Should I pull the trigger on this bike?
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« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2024, 08:24:13 AM »
Have someone check it out with you.  It is easy to fool yourself.  Also, last time the timing belts were changed, brake fluid too.  Service records?
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« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2024, 08:40:25 AM »
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With that mileage it has had periods with no/little use and no/little TLC. Things will happen. "Things" cost money. Suddenly 5K isn't cheap any longer. It might still be a sensible purchase though.

Fork rebuild. Brake pads. Fluids all around. New/used shock. Full (!) service. Gaskets. O-rings. Seals. Tires (?). Wiring dry/brittle? Chain? Even if you're super lucky and can skip half of this, it's still quite a lot more than 5. Worth it? Maybe Smiley

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« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2024, 09:24:28 AM »
Has full service records. This guy has only had it about 9 months. Starts right up. He said he's changed all the fluids, they look good. Brand new tires and I think chain. New belts as well. It will need an aftermarket exhaust and likely a rear shock.
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« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2024, 01:01:36 PM »
Ok - that's a bit better, but I'd still advice to prepare for more repairs. Surprises are always negative for the ownership experience.
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« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2024, 04:54:33 PM »
Thanks for all the advice. I rode it home this afternoon.
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« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2024, 02:38:06 PM »
Having trouble finding an aftermarket exhaust for this thing. 17 year old bikes.  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2024, 12:39:54 AM »
Where's Jeff at MonsterParts when we need him?  Smiley

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« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2024, 03:42:48 AM »
Quote from: Blackout on May 18, 2024, 02:38:06 PM
Having trouble finding an aftermarket exhaust for this thing. 17 year old bikes.  Roll Eyes
QautD X box if you can find one..
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« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2024, 07:30:14 AM »
Quote from: herm on May 19, 2024, 03:42:48 AM
QautD X box if you can find one..

I know that you love your, but I'd core a stock exhaust before I put one of those on...just sayin' Evil Kiss
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« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2024, 12:58:34 PM »
Quote from: ducpainter on May 19, 2024, 07:30:14 AM
I know that you love your, but I'd core a stock exhaust before I put one of those on...just sayin' Evil Kiss

I did that for the first year I had the bike, sort of. Got rid of the shotgun pipes and ran it with the udder. WAY too loud. Felt like I had a concussion after a ride.
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« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2024, 01:53:08 PM »
Quote from: herm on May 19, 2024, 12:58:34 PM
I did that for the first year I had the bike, sort of. Got rid of the shotgun pipes and ran it with the udder. WAY too loud. Felt like I had a concussion after a ride.
Way different running an udder, as opposed to a QuatD. I can sympathize.

I just don't like the sound of the QuatD, or D&D cans.

Give me Termi's, Ducati Performance, or Akrapovic.

To Blackout...Look in to Akrapovic. Seems they might have something.
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