did ducati upgrade the belts for the 750 monster

rodomodena · August 2nd, 2012, 11:36 PM

I am looking at buying one for $2500:

-30K miles
-slipons

Any thoughts or opinions? Can it be equipped with a dry clutch? What are the maintenance intervals like and is maintenance low? How is the power?

It is going to be a commuter.

Thanks for your time.

eric9877 · August 3rd, 2012, 10:14 AM

Unless they have compelte service record, be prepared to do a valve adjustment and replace the belts right off the bat. You're right down the street from ca-cycleworks so you can get the parts cheap and a 2 valve is easy to work on. I'd skip the dry clutch because trying to get the parts to convert it is going to run you easily over a grand. The wet clutch is smoother, lasts longer and has a softer lever pull which is better for commuting. Plenty of power for what you'l be doing with it, but it will feel like a dog compared to your 1098. It's got a metal tank so no expansion issues. Used parts are readily available on e bay. buy it, do the maintenece items right off the bat and run it into the ground over the next few years, it will make a great commuter, and save the wear and tear on your superbike.

rodomodena · August 3rd, 2012, 11:24 AM

thanks, so the 30k miles aren't a big issue as long as i check the things you mentioned? I'm going to take a look at it this weekend so I'll let you know what happens.
Thanks again

rodomodena · August 3rd, 2012, 11:29 AM

just one other thing, there is an 04' m620 yellow with about 4500mi selling for $4800.

termi sllip ons
Termignoni pipes make this sound RIGHTEOUS! damn!
Power Comander
Brembo brakes
Wave rotors
CRG brake levers
Ohlins rear shock

eric9877 · August 3rd, 2012, 08:14 PM

if you're just commuting, no sense in spending more money on upgrades to sit on the freeway and in traffic. save the cash and spend it on the good bike. Just make sure the services are up to date and ride it.

rodomodena · August 4th, 2012, 06:47 PM

thanks, i see your point but i kinda wanted it for a project bike as well. Open clutch, open belts, etc... but i also have a 71 fiat 500 for a project so i do need to watch the spending. thanks for the help

wolfo68 · December 10th, 2012, 11:04 AM

Rodomodena, how much were they asking for it?

I just picked up the same model with 35000 miles for 1500

August 2nd, 2012, 11:36 PM	#1
rodomodena Senior Member ducatis in the registry: [1098] [1098] Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SAN DIEGO CA Posts: 336	thoughts on buying 01' monster 750 I am looking at buying one for $2500: -30K miles -slipons Any thoughts or opinions? Can it be equipped with a dry clutch? What are the maintenance intervals like and is maintenance low? How is the power? It is going to be a commuter. Thanks for your time.

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August 3rd, 2012, 10:14 AM	#2
eric9877 Banned ducatis in the registry: [Monster 696] [848 EVO] Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: California Posts: 3,180	Unless they have compelte service record, be prepared to do a valve adjustment and replace the belts right off the bat. You're right down the street from ca-cycleworks so you can get the parts cheap and a 2 valve is easy to work on. I'd skip the dry clutch because trying to get the parts to convert it is going to run you easily over a grand. The wet clutch is smoother, lasts longer and has a softer lever pull which is better for commuting. Plenty of power for what you'l be doing with it, but it will feel like a dog compared to your 1098. It's got a metal tank so no expansion issues. Used parts are readily available on e bay. buy it, do the maintenece items right off the bat and run it into the ground over the next few years, it will make a great commuter, and save the wear and tear on your superbike.

August 3rd, 2012, 11:24 AM	#3
rodomodena Senior Member ducatis in the registry: [1098] [1098] Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SAN DIEGO CA Posts: 336	thanks, so the 30k miles aren't a big issue as long as i check the things you mentioned? I'm going to take a look at it this weekend so I'll let you know what happens. Thanks again

August 3rd, 2012, 11:29 AM	#4
rodomodena Senior Member ducatis in the registry: [1098] [1098] Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SAN DIEGO CA Posts: 336	just one other thing, there is an 04' m620 yellow with about 4500mi selling for $4800. termi sllip ons Termignoni pipes make this sound RIGHTEOUS! damn! Power Comander Brembo brakes Wave rotors CRG brake levers Ohlins rear shock

August 3rd, 2012, 08:14 PM	#5
eric9877 Banned ducatis in the registry: [Monster 696] [848 EVO] Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: California Posts: 3,180	if you're just commuting, no sense in spending more money on upgrades to sit on the freeway and in traffic. save the cash and spend it on the good bike. Just make sure the services are up to date and ride it.

August 4th, 2012, 06:47 PM	#6
rodomodena Senior Member ducatis in the registry: [1098] [1098] Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SAN DIEGO CA Posts: 336	thanks, i see your point but i kinda wanted it for a project bike as well. Open clutch, open belts, etc... but i also have a 71 fiat 500 for a project so i do need to watch the spending. thanks for the help

December 10th, 2012, 11:04 AM	#7
wolfo68 Junior Member No ducatis in the registry Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 4	Rodomodena, how much were they asking for it? I just picked up the same model with 35000 miles for 1500