[Introduction] Noob Q&A

[Cher]

Sorry to read about all of your troubles with this bike!  Cursed for sure.  But good Monsters CAN absolutely be had for not a lot of cash, just try and be patient.  Spring is around the corner so your choices will double.

On a semi-related note; I had an '05 Monster 620 (fuel injected) that never had a problem - put gas in it, change the oil and take care of the chain.  That was it.  Started up every time.  Think I had something like 28,000 miles on it when I sold it.

[muskrat]

the color may not be your favorite but that can change with time
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=45838.0
also I came very close to picking this one up for the wife before I found one in Killeen
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=42476.0 you can ship it here for about $400 door to door and he's a nice guy willing to deal BTW

[caffeinejunkee]

I agree with hiero. Getting another used bike may put you in an even worse position as far as "problems." I'm not reading anything here to think that these are more than minor issues, considering. Heck, you can get a brand new bike with issues. Talk to folks who are on their 3rd or 4th ECU.

[caffeinejunkee]

Oh, and as far as tank ding--I bought mine with a pre-dinged tank that's still on the bike. 

[muskrat]

those with ECU problems.......well, quit tinquering with the shit. 

[RichD]

I agree with hiero. Getting another used bike may put you in an even worse position as far as "problems." I'm not reading anything here to think that these are more than minor issues, considering. Heck, you can get a brand new bike with issues. Talk to folks who are on their 3rd or 4th ECU.

Or 7th.

[TresGatos]

I've never had ECU probs.  I rely on AMS.  They gave me my new Monster tank for free because of swelling issues

[caffeinejunkee]

They gave me my new Monster tank for free because of swelling issues

Psst--They didn't *give you a free one*; they replaced the defective one they sold you with another defective one....  

[RichD]

Psst--They didn't *give you a free one*; they replaced the defective one they sold you with another defective one....  

-that coming from the guy who told me he got FREE shipping ...on his $1000 carburators. 

[caffeinejunkee]

 Good Point!

[TresGatos]

My "new one" looks factory fresh. That's all i know. 

[hiero]

Just to feed the fire a bit, this ebay auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ducati-Monster-900-M900-LOCK-SET-IGNITION-SWITCH-KEY-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1e6126459cQQitemZ130478917020QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

is everything you would need if you removed your ignition switch/lock...

[xRANDOx]

Bike is not cursed at all! It was actually a blessing from the heavens 

Insurance got back with me today. $2700 and I get to keep the bike (boy howdy did I think about keeping it) however they said they would no longer insure it and that with a salvage title it would be hard to get insurance. Instead they're taking the demon and I'm getting $3570 

If my calculations are correct. I got roughly two months of riding and made almost a grand

[muskrat]

now that's the deal of the century.

[system error]

If my calculations are correct. I got roughly two months of riding and made almost a grand

Does that include the tickets? 
Joking aside, that is a pretty good deal.