2003 monster 620, what do you all think?

[Joey J]

The only bike i can find within my price range is a 2003 620 monster. He's asking $3,500, he told me the price was firm. He says he bought it for $3,500 and spent like $1,000 on it with servicing, tires and the short tail.

12,000 miles
Brand new back tire, chain and sprockets
Recent oil and plugs change.
Short tail with integrated lights
Minor dents on the tank.

What do you all think? The bike looks like it's in awesome condition. He says its mechanically in perfect condition. I'm going to take it for a test drive this weekend.



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[JoeP]

I recently bought something similar after shopping around for a long time. That's a fair price. Not great, but fair. Ask to see the service records. Has it had its 12000-mile service? If not, add that to your cost.

[Joey J]

He says he has receipts for the servicing he's done.
How do I know what was supposed to be serviced?
Like is there a website I can see what Ducati recommends every so many miles.


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[JoeP]

Try this: http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=28374.0

If you google around you can find others. A lot of the stuff you can do yourself. I'd suggest getting the factory manual or the Haynes service and repair book.

[Le Pirate]

That IS exactly like my bike, and that is the exact price I plan on asking.


mileage, new tires...everything

That said, I would make sure that his 1000 he spent included a belt change, and valve adjustment (not just an oil change and bike bling).

If it's got new belts and a recent valve adjustment...I say go for it. If it doesn't...contact me and I'll sell you the exact same bike for the same price WITH new belts and a valve job 

I'll even give you my service manual at no extra charge 

[Joey J]

That IS exactly like my bike, and that is the exact price I plan on asking.


mileage, new tires...everything

That said, I would make sure that his 1000 he spent included a belt change, and valve adjustment (not just an oil change and bike bling).

If it's got new belts and a recent valve adjustment...I say go for it. If it doesn't...contact me and I'll sell you the exact same bike for the same price WITH new belts and a valve job 

I'll even give you my service manual at no extra charge 

Haha, where are u located though?

[Joey J]

Try this: http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=28374.0

If you google around you can find others. A lot of the stuff you can do yourself. I'd suggest getting the factory manual or the Haynes service and repair book.

Thanks JoeP!

[sublime]

Wow, bikes are cheap in the US

Bought a 620 '03 here in the EU with ~14000 miles on it for ~$4400, and I still had to add on another $400 service on it. Still, that's approx. $1500 cheaper than what you would normally pay for a bike like that here.

[Goat_Herder]

I had a 03 M620.  It's a great bike and the price is ok (dent on the tank).  I sold mine 2 years ago for 3,900 in near perfect condition.  It had 9K miles.  I threw in QD titanium hi-mount, oil cooler, Pazzo levers, and other minor bolt-ons for another $500.

The 2003 has a steel tank (+) and the first year with fuel injection (+).  But it only has 5 speed (-) so highway commuting might be a little busy with 60+ MPH.  I believe 2004+ comes with 6 speed. 

[JoeP]

But it only has 5 speed (-) so highway commuting might be a little busy with 60+ MPH.

My 2001 M600 cruises at 65 mph in 4th pretty comfy. Depends on the sprocket ratio I guess?

JoeyJ, just for comparison, I paid $3500 for my bike with <4k miles + some aftermarket mods (exhaust, seat, rearsets, clip ons). Not a scratch. It needed new tires, belts, sprockets, chain-- about $600 in added costs. Oh yeah, gear and tools were another $1000, cos I'm a newbie.

[Joey J]

I had a 03 M620.  It's a great bike and the price is ok (dent on the tank).  I sold mine 2 years ago for 3,900 in near perfect condition.  It had 9K miles.  I threw in QD titanium hi-mount, oil cooler, Pazzo levers, and other minor bolt-ons for another $500.

The 2003 has a steel tank (+) and the first year with fuel injection (+).  But it only has 5 speed (-) so highway commuting might be a little busy with 60+ MPH.  I believe 2004+ comes with 6 speed. 

Hmmm ok thnx.... That's a nice comparison.

I spoke with the seller and he's telling me the belts weren't replaced because the shop that serviced the bike said they were still good. I looked up the shop and it is a reputable shop. How much would it cost to have it replaced? Is it DIY friendly??

[Joey J]

My 2001 M600 cruises at 65 mph in 4th pretty comfy. Depends on the sprocket ratio I guess?

JoeyJ, just for comparison, I paid $3500 for my bike with <4k miles + some aftermarket mods (exhaust, seat, rearsets, clip ons). Not a scratch. It needed new tires, belts, sprockets, chain-- about $600 in added costs. Oh yeah, gear and tools were another $1000, cos I'm a newbie.

Wow you got a great deal!!

[Le Pirate]

Haha, where are u located though?

Texas

Hmmm ok thnx.... That's a nice comparison.

I spoke with the seller and he's telling me the belts weren't replaced because the shop that serviced the bike said they were still good. I looked up the shop and it is a reputable shop. How much would it cost to have it replaced? Is it DIY friendly??

I would play it safe on the belts and change them. Rather safe than sorry (broken belt=destroying your engine). You can do belts yourself...no worries. Did they adjust the valves?

[Joey J]

Texas

I would play it safe on the belts and change them. Rather safe than sorry (broken belt=destroying your engine). You can do belts yourself...no worries. Did they adjust the valves?

Texas hmm, thats preety far from me, im in Miami, FL.

He says the valves were adjusted. He is going to send me the service order form from when it was serviced.

Regarding the belts, is it just the 2 timing belts that need to be changed? Would ordering 2 of these( http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/ca-cycleworks-replaces-oe-737-1005-1a-or-737-4007-2a-exactfit-timing-belts ) be all i need?

[teddy037.3]

Texas hmm, thats preety far from me, im in Miami, FL.

He says the valves were adjusted. He is going to send me the service order form from when it was serviced.

Regarding the belts, is it just the 2 timing belts that need to be changed? Would ordering 2 of these( http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/ca-cycleworks-replaces-oe-737-1005-1a-or-737-4007-2a-exactfit-timing-belts ) be all i need?

yes, those are the belts.

iirc, the belts are recommended to be changed 12,000 miles OR two years... so... yeah.

if all you need are the belts, that's still not a bad price, IMO