October 28th, 2012, 05:23 PM | #1 |
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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 $500.
It hasn't been started in 7 years so its going to need some minor engine work to get it going. Will also need some cosmetic things (new gas tank, new tires, new muffler, turn signals, etc.). Will be keeping the 250 until I can get the Monster street worthy again. Hoping to have it all put together by next Spring. Joshua |
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October 28th, 2012, 05:48 PM | #2 |
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Great deal. Enjoy!
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October 28th, 2012, 05:58 PM | #3 |
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Great deal! Hopefully you can get it looking purty in no time.
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October 28th, 2012, 06:20 PM | #4 |
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please post pics on the progress!
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October 28th, 2012, 06:54 PM | #5 |
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October 28th, 2012, 11:40 PM | #6 |
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Damm what a find.... Paint it RED.... Ducatis are RED......
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October 29th, 2012, 12:12 AM | #7 |
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500$..! holy crap thats a good deal from looking at what you have to hardly replace.
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October 29th, 2012, 03:20 AM | #8 |
Present. Somewhat.
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Paint it RED!
And get rid of that exhaust pipe, it just looks so bulky
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October 29th, 2012, 06:07 AM | #9 | |
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I totally agree on the exhaust pipes. Not sure what to do to not make them less bulky. |
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October 29th, 2012, 06:56 AM | #10 |
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Wow, incredible for $500 - lucky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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October 29th, 2012, 08:53 AM | #11 |
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Just an idea.
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October 29th, 2012, 10:48 AM | #12 | |
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and as for the pipes, see if you can find any aftermarket ones, if not, you could look into fabricating your own
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October 29th, 2012, 11:31 AM | #14 |
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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 |
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December 12th, 2012, 08:09 PM | #15 |
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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. |
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December 12th, 2012, 09:12 PM | #16 |
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One hell of a deal.
Good to see progress. |
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December 20th, 2012, 12:40 PM | #17 |
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Jizz in my pants. $500 is pocket change for ANY bike.
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December 20th, 2012, 03:47 PM | #18 |
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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
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December 22nd, 2012, 08:32 AM | #19 |
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December 23rd, 2012, 09:51 AM | #20 |
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Nice deal
Do something cool with the exhaust. Monster's are such cool bikes aside from that fugly pipe that comes stock.
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December 23rd, 2012, 01:00 PM | #21 | |
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My plan at the moment is to just cut down the stock pipes. They don't look as bad if they are shorter. |
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December 23rd, 2012, 05:47 PM | #22 |
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January 12th, 2013, 04:27 PM | #23 |
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Progress pictures:
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February 3rd, 2013, 05:58 PM | #24 |
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And as promised... more progress pictures:
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February 3rd, 2013, 07:30 PM | #25 |
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F*cking sexy man, im so jealous.
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February 4th, 2013, 05:55 AM | #26 |
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Not sure about the headlight, but its coming along nicely. Could not have been a better deal for the money - yikes.
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February 4th, 2013, 01:10 PM | #27 |
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Any one else feel like the hammer sitting next to the bike feels eerily like a torture scene is about to happen. Poor Monster.
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February 6th, 2013, 11:29 PM | #28 | |
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Haha thanks bro...
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February 7th, 2013, 12:35 AM | #29 |
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Man I'd kill for a bike that nice for $500
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March 9th, 2013, 04:50 AM | #30 |
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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.
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March 24th, 2013, 08:15 AM | #31 |
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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.
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March 24th, 2013, 09:17 AM | #32 |
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May 1st, 2013, 07:45 PM | #33 |
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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.
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May 1st, 2013, 09:23 PM | #34 |
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Please put them on now!!!
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May 1st, 2013, 09:30 PM | #35 |
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May 1st, 2013, 09:38 PM | #36 |
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I will be following this, great deal you got there.
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May 2nd, 2013, 09:02 AM | #37 |
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wow that color is going to look amazing
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May 2nd, 2013, 10:00 AM | #38 |
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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. |
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May 2nd, 2013, 11:26 PM | #39 |
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I'm still jealous you got a ducati for $500. That black looks very very nice, can't wait to see the final product!
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May 7th, 2013, 12:35 PM | #40 |
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Name: Joshua
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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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