Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > Monsters > Hello advice on a 600 moster purchase

[katana]

Hello

Been sent over by Dibble to say hello and ask questions.

I'm going to view a 12,000 mile monster and was wondering what I should in particularly look for, apart from general wear and condition.

Would it make a good use all year round and not care for bike?

Cheers for the help.

[dickieducati]

i think i'm right in saying that 600 monsters are only really to be used for desmodue racing.

[Steve M]

Originally posted by katana
Would it make a good use all year round and not care for bike?

It's a Ducati - hang him high

[katana]

More time spent riding than cleaning.

So apart from the belts and shim what else to look at or should I just go for a bandit instead?

Originally posted by dickieducati
i think i'm right in saying that 600 monsters are only really to be used for desmodue racing.

ffs, DD this, DD that, DD the other ... give it a rest ..... :P:P

Dickies advice should read

"phone JHP and just get a new one" ....

[katana]

Originally posted by DIBBLE

ffs, DD this, DD that, DD the other ... give it a rest ..... :P:P

Dickies advice should read

"phone JHP and just get a new one" ....

But can't afford that just found one that has not been used for 12 months and low price so thought I'd waste more time and have a look and make a low offer.

[Edited on 2-8-2005 by katana]

[Monty]

Ignore these numpty's, 600 monster makes a nice little general purpose bike, and will run rings around a Bandit. Belts are the main thing to watch out for as you said, otherwise general condition, oil leaks, smoking exhaust, chain and sprockets, the usual stuff. If it rattles leave it alone, the 600 has a wet clutch so shouldn't rattle-desmo valve gear will be noisier than a UJM 4 though.

John

[dickieducati]

Originally posted by DIBBLE

ffs, DD this, DD that, DD the other ... give it a rest ..... :P:P

Dickies advice should read

"phone JHP and just get a new one" ....

can you buy bikes second hand then?

yeah sorry i'm no help i just get on them and ride them, if they break i take 'em back.

[Nattyboy]

600 - great (and capable) little bike. One other thing, have a look at the tank by the hinge point. Some earlier bikes developed cracks around here and pee petrol everywhere.

And just think..with the DD'ers lobbing all the old 600s down the track - there will be far less in exisitence in the longer term making yours even more desirable and collectable..

Cheers
Nat

[katana]

Well the thing has no history, tax or mot and was bought off a bloke in a pub. Didn't even waste my time going to look at it. But there's one in the for sale section.