I’ve been on the market for a new bike, and one has popped up. A 1995 Ducati Monster M900. Asking price is $2000, but here’s the kicker: I have spoken with the seller on the phone and he is willing to take a lower cash amount, and the rest in trade for some used bicycles. Without getting into it too much, let’s just say I have a lot of used bicycles that are not free to me, but damn near (think like $30/bike). So potentially, we’re talking $800 plus six bicycles, or maybe even less cash, more bicycles, but it’s all up to me to decide that.
Here’s the seller’s description of the Duc:
There’s more pictures in the ad, you can see them here: 1995 Ducati monster M900 - motorcycles/scooters - by owner - vehicle...
Now there’s some very obvious pros and cons here. I feel like I probably don’t need to get into that too much, you all know what’s up. But I’m wondering what you all think, should I pursue it and make a deal, or be patient and wait for the next one? Currently I don’t have a bike, but I want to ride, so a runner would be better. But at my price range there just aren’t that many runners available near me. It seems like no matter what I get I’m gonna have to do some work to it, and if that’s the case, it might as well be a classic Ducati right? I feel pretty confident that I can service anything, with the right manuals, and support of great forums like this one (I know a couple of you can do desmo valve adjustments). But am I looking at a summer of wrenching and heartache, instead of twisties and wheelies?
Here’s the seller’s description of the Duc:
And here’s the pictures:Clean title in hand and key. New battery. Everything turns on and turns over and will start if you put gas in carbs. Been sitting for years. Tires are in excellent condition. Dry clutch. Custom clip ons. Titanium high mount mufflers in mint condition. Tank has some rust and needs a gas cap. Last year hand made in italy. Unknown mileage because giges are not original.
There’s more pictures in the ad, you can see them here: 1995 Ducati monster M900 - motorcycles/scooters - by owner - vehicle...
Now there’s some very obvious pros and cons here. I feel like I probably don’t need to get into that too much, you all know what’s up. But I’m wondering what you all think, should I pursue it and make a deal, or be patient and wait for the next one? Currently I don’t have a bike, but I want to ride, so a runner would be better. But at my price range there just aren’t that many runners available near me. It seems like no matter what I get I’m gonna have to do some work to it, and if that’s the case, it might as well be a classic Ducati right? I feel pretty confident that I can service anything, with the right manuals, and support of great forums like this one (I know a couple of you can do desmo valve adjustments). But am I looking at a summer of wrenching and heartache, instead of twisties and wheelies?