Ducati Monster?

[Renegade]

looking at a '03' monster 1000ie, 14,000km, took it for a ride and loved it, seems to go fine and that dry clutch takes a little gettn used to

is there anything that i really should know about these monsters before i get carried away and buy it??

[boomer]

they crash easy

[xgnr]

try this site for some useful info

http://www.ducati.ms

Cheers

Stu

[R6_kid:Me]

Personally I like the M2R 800 better... nicer styling - but the choice is yours dude.

[Renegade]

they crash easy

you want to elaborate on that?

[Renegade]

Personally I like the M2R 800 better... nicer styling - but the choice is yours dude.

so do i, single sided swing arm, twin high pipes etc etc, no enough $$ im afraid

[R6_kid:Me]

There have been a few floating around that im sure you could get for around $11k... how much is the 1000ie?

Im also lead to believe that the 800 will be cheaper to maintain. I think its got one less cam belt or something?

[johan]

looking at a '03' monster 1000ie, 14,000km, took it for a ride and loved it, seems to go fine and that dry clutch takes a little gettn used to

is there anything that i really should know about these monsters before i get carried away and buy it??

I had a 2002 900ie. Loved it.

Manual here:
http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/servi...family=manuals

Make sure the 10000km service is done.

It should come with the red key (for the immobilizer).

I like these bikes. Good fun! As with all Ducati, they are too high geared, so make sure to change that.

Lift up the tank (it has a quick connector), make sure it's nice and tidy under, no corrosion etc around the electrics.

[davejenknz]

There have been a few floating around that im sure you could get for around $11k... how much is the 1000ie?

Im also lead to believe that the 800 will be cheaper to maintain. I think its got one less cam belt or something?

The only thing it may have more/less of is spark plugs. If it's a Dual Spark (DS) then its got two per cylinder over the 800's one. And of course 200cc more. Both are air cooled 2, valve engines.

Monsters are great bikes for those who like the more upright seating position. IMHO they are real world bikes. Don't have an over abundance of HP. Have good power and torque low down. Easily maintainable. Some models have good suspension.

I've had two monsters: an 800Sie and currently a S4. I preferred the 800 for its linear power delivery, but the S4 motor is so much smoother.

If like me you've got the Vtwin gene, then you'll like the Monster.

First mod has to be a 14t front sprocket.

[boomer]

they're great fun but like any naked they seem twitchy on the front. head shaking constantly, flighty with little or no feedback.

once you get use to the lack of revs and make use of the whole gears they can be a lot of fun but i crashed the monster and a small low side cost me BIG

[scorry]

You will need a set of pipes, my mates got one and all you can hear is the clutch.
Another mate has a st2 and he took the baffles out, not so much clutch noise, well that you can hear over the exhaust anyway

[Renegade]

The only thing it may have more/less of is spark plugs. If it's a Dual Spark (DS) then its got two per cylinder over the 800's one. And of course 200cc more. Both are air cooled 2, valve engines.

Monsters are great bikes for those who like the more upright seating position. IMHO they are real world bikes. Don't have an over abundance of HP. Have good power and torque low down. Easily maintainable. Some models have good suspension.

I've had two monsters: an 800Sie and currently a S4. I preferred the 800 for its linear power delivery, but the S4 motor is so much smoother.

If like me you've got the Vtwin gene, then you'll like the Monster.

First mod has to be a 14t front sprocket.

yes i beleive it is a duel spark, any issues around that cos its a nightmare with rotary engines,it has a set ofremus pipes that have ducati stamps on them so they sound the part, its going for $11k which is about mid price from what ive seen around, i dont like the colour (yellow) so it leaves room for a modwhich i can do my self for limited cost.

[DUCATI*HARD]

i know of a mate selling his 04 ducati monster 1000sie in black,for $9000,awsum bikes mate

[Renegade]

well im glad i did a rego check, turnsout it has been de-reg and re-reg at sum stage since it was here in nz, crashed?? probably but ya couldnt tell, still thats enough doubt to steer me clear, luckily there is 3 more to have a look at, one is a "00" 900ie with 25,000km on the clock with all belts etc done, a "00" 900ie dark with 6,000km on the clock, both at $9995 and the 3rd bike is a "04" 1000ie with 25,000km and belts etc done at $13995.

to be honest im not a fan of the darks, i like shiney stuff, but im taking all of them for a ride next week, cant wait,opinions anyone??

[davejenknz]

well im glad i did a rego check, turnsout it has been de-reg and re-reg at sum stage since it was here in nz, crashed?? probably but ya couldnt tell, still thats enough doubt to steer me clear, luckily there is 3 more to have a look at, one is a "00" 900ie with 25,000km on the clock with all belts etc done, a "00" 900ie dark with 6,000km on the clock, both at $9995 and the 3rd bike is a "04" 1000ie with 25,000km and belts etc done at $13995.

to be honest im not a fan of the darks, i like shiney stuff, but im taking all of them for a ride next week, cant wait,opinions anyone??

As with all bikes, but especially with Ducatis a service history is essential for peace of mind. If you can afford to fork out for a 10 or 20k service from a proper Ducati dealer or (like me) build it into the purchase price, then do that. At least get the belts and oil changed and the valve clearances checked. Be prepared for a big bill if there's much to replace. As a ball park I paid half price for a 20k service NZ$750 on my S4 (4 valve). A lot of Ducs are sold close to a service interval.

There's a saying; "Ducatis make mechanics of riders" which is great if you enjoy wrenching, but can be expensive if you do not. I happen to like it

4 valves are more expensive to maintain than 2 valves. Dry clutches wear out quicker than wet. I replaced my OEM dry clutch after 35000kms NZ$800.

If the bike you choose is ex Japan, then make sure that the dealer resets the suspension to stock settings, before you ride it. Those Japs are real lightweights and they tend to wind out the preload and wind up the damping. You may be looking at re-springing also, unless you are 72kg. I've just spent NZ$200 for a rear re-spring, fronts are next.

Also be careful of noisy aftermarket pipes, they may sound great but may cost you with the new noise legislation. Dealers usually have warehouses full of stock exhausts if you need to swap them out for a compliance check.

Injected Ducs are sensitive to intake and exhaust mods. If the bike has been modified, check that that it has ECU mods to suit. Slip ons are generally ok, but airbox mods usually require a new ECU or a tweak.

Try to get a model with adjustable suspension front and rear. Marzocchi forks are crap and non-adjustable. Showa forks are better. Sachs shocks are ok, Ohlins are better. You may get lucky and get a bike that has Ohlins front and rear.