[jmoses]

Hello

I am new to ducatimonster.org and new to bikes. I just took the MSF course this past weekend, my first time really riding, and I am hooked. I live in NYC and know the winter is coming up but am ready to buy. I am dead set on a monster in the next few months and am beginning to look at used. Is there anything I should look for when inspecting bikes? I am engine illiterate and could use any common tips/ advice for a novice. Thanks so much.

I am happy to be part of the board

JM.

 

[Factor47]

hi JM, that is great to hear!

I was in your situation this time last year and bought a used Monster as my first bike... and it's been great!

You'll get a lot of good info here and advice, no doubt. When I was shopping for my bike I used this guide

http://www.clarity.net/~adam/buying-bike.html

It's pretty thorough, and you can skim through it to get an idea for the basics. On a used Monster you'll be looking out for the same things as on any motorcycle really.

Be sure to let us know when you find one you like!

 

[jmoses]

Thanks so much factor.

Can't believe how quick the reply time on the board is. I can tell already this is going to be great.
In just a quick skim I found your link helpful.

 

[Le Pirate]

service records! service records! service records!!!!!!



get the point?

 

[jmoses]

factor, or anyone else for tha matter
how much did u pay for your first used?

 

[Factor47]

Thanks so much factor.

Can't believe how quick the reply time on the board is. I can tell already this is going to be great.
In just a quick skim I found your link helpful.

No prob dude. When I'm vegging in front of the LCD with a Mickey's in one hand and no date on a Friday night, it's pretty easy to keep up with the new posts.

;D

Le Pirate makes an excellent point. If your bike to be is 6000+ on the odo, you'll want to know that the service has been done at the recommended intervals.

 

[Factor47]

I paid 5k even for a used* 03 620 Dark. I got a pretty good deal







*67 miles on the odo.

 

[Paper5tr3et7]

I payed 5k for my 02' two years ago.

 

[monstah]

I paid 4100 for a 02' 620 Dark

 

[Yoda9]

I paid $4500 for an '01 M900 Dark with 17,883 miles.

 

[SHADOWCHASER]

CIAO JM / Moti Mo / jmoses! ;D

Glad you made it over, and welcome to the Family! [clap]

You already know my take on the issue, but here you'll get allot of great information from many different perspectives. [thumbsup]

Bike prices are lower in the winter months and higher in the spring so happy hunting my friend and remember on the older bikes low mileage or not to factor in the cost of having the belts replaced. It'll save you a bundle down the line and allot of potential heart ache. [thumbsup]

~Steve

 

[jmoses]

Loving this fourm. Thanks for the help everyone. Very much appreciated!

 

[SHADOWCHASER]

Loving this fourm. Thanks for the help everyone. Very much appreciated!

You love us now, but you'll probably hate us once the mod bug bites you in the A$$! [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

My name is Steve/"SHADOWCHASER" and I am a DML/Ducati Monster Junkie. [cheeky] [laugh] >

 

[SHADOWCHASER]

The mod bug, or a mod?

Que?

Never had any problems with a moderator ???.............but feeding the addiction.............that's another story. [cheeky]

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