Ducati Monster = project time

joshuajcrouch · October 28th, 2012, 05:23 PM

Came across a Craigslist add that I couldn't pass up: Ducati Monster (Dark Edition) w/ 900 miles. Bought it from the original owner who dropped it going 15mph. Picked it up for only $500.

It hasn't been started in 7 years so its going to need some minor engine work to get it going. Will also need some cosmetic things (new gas tank, new tires, new muffler, turn signals, etc.).

Will be keeping the 250 until I can get the Monster street worthy again. Hoping to have it all put together by next Spring.

Joshua

CC Cowboy · October 28th, 2012, 05:48 PM

Great deal. Enjoy!

Jono · October 28th, 2012, 05:58 PM

Great deal! Hopefully you can get it looking purty in no time.

rawbert625 · October 28th, 2012, 06:20 PM

please post pics on the progress!

joshuajcrouch · October 28th, 2012, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rawbert625

please post pics on the progress!

You might have to wait a few months but I sure will do that!

Yasko · October 28th, 2012, 11:40 PM

Damm what a find....

Paint it RED....

Ducatis are RED......

NikkitaNinja · October 29th, 2012, 12:12 AM

500$..! holy crap thats a good deal from looking at what you have to hardly replace.

TheDementedDrummer · October 29th, 2012, 03:20 AM

Paint it RED!

And get rid of that exhaust pipe, it just looks so bulky

joshuajcrouch · October 29th, 2012, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDementedDrummer

Paint it RED!

And get rid of that exhaust pipe, it just looks so bulky

Dang the red votes are overwhelming! I honestly hadn't considered red since everything else is black... But since I need to paint it anyway who knows.

I totally agree on the exhaust pipes. Not sure what to do to not make them less bulky.

sharky nrk · October 29th, 2012, 06:56 AM

Wow, incredible for $500 - lucky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yasko · October 29th, 2012, 08:53 AM

Just an idea.

TheDementedDrummer · October 29th, 2012, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshuajcrouch

Dang the red votes are overwhelming! I honestly hadn't considered red since everything else is black... But since I need to paint it anyway who knows.

I totally agree on the exhaust pipes. Not sure what to do to not make them less bulky.

Good call.
and as for the pipes, see if you can find any aftermarket ones, if not, you could look into fabricating your own

alex.s · October 29th, 2012, 11:01 AM

what a deal

joshuajcrouch · October 29th, 2012, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

what a deal

I know right? I was in the right place at the right time. I happen to see the ad 5 minutes after he posted. The seller got 30 emails within the first hour of posting and I just happened to be the first guy to email him. He realized that he set the asking price too low but wanted to give me a chance to buy out of respect to the first contact. If I wasn't going to buy it he was going to repost in a few weeks for 2-3X the price.

I honestly didn't have the money at the time so basically put it on a CC to pick it up. I have been shopping for a good motorcycle project but thought it would be an old pre-gen or something because of my limited funds. Never thought it would be a Ducati

joshuajcrouch · December 12th, 2012, 08:09 PM

Ok you guys asked for progress pictures... I don't have much to show but I am sure doing work. Here was what I have done so far:

-Purchased a new gas tank. Currently at the painters to have it prep'd for paint. Not sure on the color yet but it won't be black

-Installed clip-ons which you can see in the pix. Love the look and feel.

-Picked up a new headlight from a KTM Superduke. Going to retrofit it to the monster.

LoD575 · December 12th, 2012, 09:12 PM

One hell of a deal.

Good to see progress.

Slono · December 20th, 2012, 12:40 PM

Jizz in my pants. $500 is pocket change for ANY bike.

loz944 · December 20th, 2012, 03:47 PM

Not a Ducati fan myself but that's a hell of a deal I would have gone for it too good luck with your project and enjoy the bike

joshuajcrouch · December 22nd, 2012, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loz944

Not a Ducati fan myself but that's a hell of a deal I would have gone for it too good luck with your project and enjoy the bike

Thanks!

ruben5 · December 23rd, 2012, 09:51 AM

Do something cool with the exhaust. Monster's are such cool bikes aside from that fugly pipe that comes stock.

joshuajcrouch · December 23rd, 2012, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruben5

Do something cool with the exhaust. Monster's are such cool bikes aside from that fugly pipe that comes stock.

I 100% agree. If I had a spare $1.1K I would plan to get some Quat D goodness like this:

My plan at the moment is to just cut down the stock pipes. They don't look as bad if they are shorter.

csmith12 · December 23rd, 2012, 05:47 PM

joshuajcrouch · January 12th, 2013, 04:27 PM

Progress pictures:

joshuajcrouch · February 3rd, 2013, 05:58 PM

And as promised... more progress pictures:

Joshua

skilletmo · February 3rd, 2013, 07:30 PM

F*cking sexy man, im so jealous.

sharky nrk · February 4th, 2013, 05:55 AM

Not sure about the headlight, but its coming along nicely. Could not have been a better deal for the money - yikes.

BlueHairSar · February 4th, 2013, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshuajcrouch

Any one else feel like the hammer sitting next to the bike feels eerily like a torture scene is about to happen. Poor Monster.

joshuajcrouch · February 6th, 2013, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skilletmo

F*cking sexy man, im so jealous.

Haha thanks bro...

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

Not sure about the headlight, but its coming along nicely. Could not have been a better deal for the money - yikes.

Thanks for the feedback. I know the headlight isn't for everyone. Going for a different look on this bike (cafe meets naked streetfighter). I am really hoping it all comes together at the end.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueHairSar

Any one else feel like the hammer sitting next to the bike feels eerily like a torture scene is about to happen. Poor Monster.

I think I used that hammer to "convince" the headlight bracket to come loose. Nothing but love and attention for this Monster.

KawiKid860 · February 7th, 2013, 12:35 AM

Man I'd kill for a bike that nice for $500

RollTide-LDub · March 9th, 2013, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshuajcrouch

I really like the headlight. Good luck on your project keep up with the pics. And I have to put my vote in for Red as well haha.

joshuajcrouch · March 24th, 2013, 08:15 AM

Milestone Achieved! I was able to get it to fire up! I have some idle things to work out, but at least it will run with some throttle.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Joshua

StephenA · March 24th, 2013, 09:17 AM

joshuajcrouch · May 1st, 2013, 07:45 PM

I know some of you are going to be disappointed that I didn't go with the OEM Ducati Red... but oh well. *Once I saw this color I had to have it.

skilletmo · May 1st, 2013, 09:23 PM

Please put them on now!!!

StephenA · May 1st, 2013, 09:30 PM

Bentley813 · May 1st, 2013, 09:38 PM

I will be following this, great deal you got there.

sharky nrk · May 2nd, 2013, 09:02 AM

wow that color is going to look amazing

joshuajcrouch · May 2nd, 2013, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skilletmo

Please put them on now!!!

Ha you guys are great. I will be putting the clear coat on this weekend, and then I need to wait a few days before handling.

In theory the bike will be street-ready sometime next week. I promise to get you guys updated pix as soon as they are ready.

KawiKid860 · May 2nd, 2013, 11:26 PM

I'm still jealous you got a ducati for $500. That black looks very very nice, can't wait to see the final product!

joshuajcrouch · May 7th, 2013, 12:35 PM

You guys asked for updated pictures.

Got the bike put together today and put 30 miles on it this morning. Couldn't be happier with the bike. Its a great step up from the Ninja 250R.

October 28th, 2012, 05:23 PM	#1
joshuajcrouch ninjette.org member Name: Joshua Location: Eugene, OR Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 142	Ducati Monster = project time Came across a Craigslist add that I couldn't pass up: Ducati Monster (Dark Edition) w/ 900 miles. Bought it from the original owner who dropped it going 15mph. Picked it up for only $500. It hasn't been started in 7 years so its going to need some minor engine work to get it going. Will also need some cosmetic things (new gas tank, new tires, new muffler, turn signals, etc.). Will be keeping the 250 until I can get the Monster street worthy again. Hoping to have it all put together by next Spring. Joshua

October 28th, 2012, 05:48 PM	#2
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Great deal. Enjoy! __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

October 29th, 2012, 03:20 AM	#8
TheDementedDrummer Present. Somewhat. Name: Neel Location: Bangalore, India Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 KTM Duke 200, 2011 Ninja 250r, 2011 Ducati Monster 796, 2014 Kawasaki ZX10r Posts: 227	Paint it RED! And get rid of that exhaust pipe, it just looks so bulky __________________________________________________ Highest speed on two wheels- 230 km/h Beat that.

October 29th, 2012, 11:01 AM	#13
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	what a deal __________________________________________________

December 20th, 2012, 03:47 PM	#18
loz944 ninjette.org guru Name: Laurence Location: Bangbuathong Thailand Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Green 2012 Ninja 250SE and a Yamaha fino scooter (my wife's really) Posts: 355	Not a Ducati fan myself but that's a hell of a deal I would have gone for it too good luck with your project and enjoy the bike __________________________________________________ Be safe ride smart .....a dumb rider is a dead rider

October 28th, 2012, 05:58 PM	#3
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Great deal! Hopefully you can get it looking purty in no time.

October 28th, 2012, 06:20 PM	#4
rawbert625 ninjette.org member Name: Robert Location: moto town Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): the cool ones Posts: 182	please post pics on the progress!

October 28th, 2012, 11:40 PM	#6
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Damm what a find.... Paint it RED.... Ducatis are RED......

October 29th, 2012, 12:12 AM	#7
NikkitaNinja ninjette.org guru Name: Tyler Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Nikkita - 2003 Buell XB9R Posts: 274	500$..! holy crap thats a good deal from looking at what you have to hardly replace.

October 29th, 2012, 06:56 AM	#10
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	Wow, incredible for $500 - lucky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

December 12th, 2012, 08:09 PM	#15
joshuajcrouch ninjette.org member Name: Joshua Location: Eugene, OR Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 142	Ok you guys asked for progress pictures... I don't have much to show but I am sure doing work. Here was what I have done so far: -Purchased a new gas tank. Currently at the painters to have it prep'd for paint. Not sure on the color yet but it won't be black -Installed clip-ons which you can see in the pix. Love the look and feel. -Picked up a new headlight from a KTM Superduke. Going to retrofit it to the monster.

December 12th, 2012, 09:12 PM	#16
LoD575 ninjette.org sage Name: Steve Location: Valdosta GA, US Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2006 Ninja ZX6R-636 Posts: 661	One hell of a deal. Good to see progress.

December 20th, 2012, 12:40 PM	#17
Slono ninjette.org guru Name: Solon Location: Toronto, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (sold), 2007 SV650s (deer wrecked), 2010 Suzuki SV650S Posts: 334	Jizz in my pants. $500 is pocket change for ANY bike.

December 23rd, 2012, 09:51 AM	#20
ruben5 ninjette.org member Name: Casey Location: West Virginia Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Triumph Street Triple R, 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 55	Nice deal Do something cool with the exhaust. Monster's are such cool bikes aside from that fugly pipe that comes stock.

December 23rd, 2012, 05:47 PM	#22
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	__________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

January 12th, 2013, 04:27 PM	#23
joshuajcrouch ninjette.org member Name: Joshua Location: Eugene, OR Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 142	Progress pictures:

February 3rd, 2013, 05:58 PM	#24
joshuajcrouch ninjette.org member Name: Joshua Location: Eugene, OR Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 142	And as promised... more progress pictures: Joshua

February 3rd, 2013, 07:30 PM	#25
skilletmo InfoWhore Name: Melashi Location: 75081 Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 StreetFighter ~~~~ 2005 KTM 450 EXC Posts: 628	F*cking sexy man, im so jealous. __________________________________________________ Everyone, go buy a dirtbike hurry

February 4th, 2013, 05:55 AM	#26
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	Not sure about the headlight, but its coming along nicely. Could not have been a better deal for the money - yikes.

February 7th, 2013, 12:35 AM	#29
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	Man I'd kill for a bike that nice for $500

March 24th, 2013, 08:15 AM	#31
joshuajcrouch ninjette.org member Name: Joshua Location: Eugene, OR Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 142	Milestone Achieved! I was able to get it to fire up! I have some idle things to work out, but at least it will run with some throttle. Link to original page on YouTube. Joshua

March 24th, 2013, 09:17 AM	#32
StephenA Riding Ruby.. Name: Stephen Location: SoCal Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec, 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 392	__________________________________________________ Unregistered

May 1st, 2013, 07:45 PM	#33
joshuajcrouch ninjette.org member Name: Joshua Location: Eugene, OR Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 142	I know some of you are going to be disappointed that I didn't go with the OEM Ducati Red... but oh well. *Once I saw this color I had to have it.

May 1st, 2013, 09:23 PM	#34
skilletmo InfoWhore Name: Melashi Location: 75081 Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 StreetFighter ~~~~ 2005 KTM 450 EXC Posts: 628	Please put them on now!!! __________________________________________________ Everyone, go buy a dirtbike hurry

May 1st, 2013, 09:30 PM	#35
StephenA Riding Ruby.. Name: Stephen Location: SoCal Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec, 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 392	__________________________________________________ Unregistered

May 1st, 2013, 09:38 PM	#36
Bentley813 ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Oswego, NY Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White 300 Posts: 221	I will be following this, great deal you got there.

May 2nd, 2013, 09:02 AM	#37
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	wow that color is going to look amazing

May 2nd, 2013, 11:26 PM	#39
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	I'm still jealous you got a ducati for $500. That black looks very very nice, can't wait to see the final product!

May 7th, 2013, 12:35 PM	#40
joshuajcrouch ninjette.org member Name: Joshua Location: Eugene, OR Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 142	You guys asked for updated pictures. Got the bike put together today and put 30 miles on it this morning. Couldn't be happier with the bike. Its a great step up from the Ninja 250R.
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