The S2R1000

[Blackout]

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?

[Howie]

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?

[stopintime]

 

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

Pay 3 and spend 2-3.

[Blackout]

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.

[stopintime]

Ok - that's a bit better, but I'd still advice to prepare for more repairs. Surprises are always negative for the ownership experience.

[Blackout]

Thanks for all the advice. I rode it home this afternoon.

[Howie]

CONGRATS!

[stopintime]

 

[koko64]

 

[Blackout]

Having trouble finding an aftermarket exhaust for this thing. 17 year old bikes. 

[stopintime]

Where's Jeff at MonsterParts when we need him? 

Mivv, Gpr, Spark and more.

[herm]

Having trouble finding an aftermarket exhaust for this thing. 17 year old bikes. 

QautD X box if you can find one..

[ducpainter]

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'

[herm]

I know that you love your, but I'd core a stock exhaust before I put one of those on...just sayin'

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.

[ducpainter]

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.