[Group] SBF DUCATI Monster

[Sols]

S4.... whew weet! damn chio!!!

[piggyfeng]

S4

or M4?

[coolcat]

Originally posted by Tincan@Jul 9 2005, 07:20 PM

Been reading this thread from Pg 1. Am new to the Ducati scene but would really like to own one. A friend who owned a Monster S4 for the last 4 years is asking if I want to buy his bike and to give him an offer. I really have no clue on what the market value of Ducati in SIngapore.

 

Bike is 4 years old with 5000 km on it. He has 3 bikes for many years. I have never seen a 4 year old bike that is so well maintained. I would rate 9.5 upon 10 for the condition. He is the 1st owner.

 

Anyone have any idea how I should offer. Don't want to insult him with too low a price. Been doing a search but don't see many S4's around that is on sale.

 

Any S4 riders in this group?

 

Thank you for any comments.

sweet bike, and now to see if you can have a sweet deal to go with it.

 

For a start, my view is that the price would have been at least halved from the price of a new bike, given that 4 years have passed. In fact, some saythat Italian bikes' depreciation is more drastic. low mileage is a plus, but bikes are made to run, they are not made to be stored unless special steps are taken.

 

I would suggest that you check out the brand new price on the bike, and any offer should have its starting point there. It is a buyer's market now, although I think that there are not many S4s on the market.

 

Hope that you find a bike that you love. PM me if you wanna meet up, got quite a few friends riding dukes.

 

cheers

 

Cat

[Guest nE0]

Well, I think the Monster should be kept simple, down to the basics ie. Air cooled. Put a superbike engine in just makes it more complex.

 

But anyway, 5000km, means it hasn't even had its first timing belt change yet. Better get that changed, and inexpensive but good insurance against potentially expensive problems.

[Mars]

Ard 10k or less shd be very reasonable n it depends on u whether u r willing or he is asking a higher price for well maintainance. Its doesnt count if it had alot of accessories or routinely maintained. The mkt price n value is ard 10k IMO

 

Further more the maintainance is higher then other air-cooled monster with twice the valves to service. But y not if hate the air cool top end power. I welcome u in advance to the club lol

[Tincan]

Thank you for the warm welcome and the information my friends. The bike is actually a surprise present for my wife. Just pray that she likes it.

 

Is it reasonable or too high if I offer $14.5K. The bike actually looks brand new except for the age of the pipes at the bottom. Seems to have tarnished a little.

[coolcat]

Darn .... men will marry you if you give them a duke!

 

The important thing is that the seller and buyer both accept the price.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[piggyfeng]

Originally posted by Tincan@Jul 10 2005, 03:28 PM

Thank you for the warm welcome and the information my friends. The bike is actually a surprise present for my wife. Just pray that she likes it.

 

Is it reasonable or too high if I offer $14.5K. The bike actually looks brand new except for the age of the pipes at the bottom. Seems to have tarnished a little.

try calling motor tiam, see a 4 years monster can fetch hw much when, trade in or buy out. the price should be in between

 

or another way ask ur friend to give u a quote, just tell him truthly that u dunno the market for monster. (but dun do that if it just a hi bye friend)

 

anyway, since he is capable to own 3bike, he wouldn't mind to let it go cheaper for a friend.

 

 

 

lastly, does a a 4 years old monster still need 14.5k? i was quote 3k+ for a FN plate 3years ago, which is a 6years old bike that time. maybe some monster rider can help? i was tokking abt monster400

 

[BuZZBeaM]

Originally posted by piggyfeng@Jul 11 2005, 12:02 AM

lastly, does a a 4 years old monster still need 14.5k? i was quote 3k+ for a FN plate 3years ago, which is a 6years old bike that time. maybe some monster rider can help? i was tokking abt monster400

 

he's talking abt Duke S4 not M4..

http://www.onyerbike.net/images/ducati2003/s4.jpg

 

916cc superbike engine

[Tincan]

ya. That's exactly the one. It's with the legendary 916 engine.

[piggyfeng]

Originally posted by BuZZBeaM@Jul 11 2005, 12:49 AM

he's talking abt Duke S4 not M4..

http://www.onyerbike.net/images/ducati2003/s4.jpg

 

916cc superbike engine

icic, peiseh

make a fool of myself

[easy2findme]

Originally posted by kornology@Jul 1 2005, 04:13 PM

can any guys here help me plss...i`m looking for side stand for my monster..my side stand broke already cause by accident... anybody here can help either i can get it 2nd hand.....plss.... :confused:

Kallang Cycle has 2 seconds hand side stands. ard 100+ acc to michael. but that price might include labour already.

[Mars]

anyone here rides a FQ grey monster?

[kornology]

Originally posted by easy2findme@Jul 11 2005, 11:13 AM

Kallang Cycle has 2 seconds hand side stands. ard 100+ acc to michael. but that price might include labour already.

Thanks bro....we will see later.... :bounce:

[Guest Jade]

Originally posted by coolcat@Jul 8 2005, 11:11 PM

No, no change .... Still CoolCat .. hahahahhahaha ... sorry, had a bad day. Seriously, no, didn't change; too ex and more importantly, I think vision sucks with the super slim but cool looking ones.

 

Yo Jade, we muz have a wager on who will stand up our next "date". Loser top up the winner's petrol tank!

 

Cheers

 

Cat

Haha... lame!

 

Anyhoo, I will take up ya offer! How's it for Friday 15th? I can't make it on Wed and Thurs. Same place?

 

I will empty my tank near the day!

[easy2findme]

Anyone know where i can get a tacho for m4? i was quoted ard 500 plus at minerva I am willing to consider second hand tachos too. Are there any aftermarket tacho that will work with the m4 cos it seems like must use originals only. Thanks

[kornology]

Originally posted by easy2findme@Jul 11 2005, 11:13 AM

Kallang Cycle has 2 seconds hand side stands. ard 100+ acc to michael. but that price might include labour already.

Bro..sorry to ask..where is kallang cycle...???? :help:

[easy2findme]

Originally posted by kornology@Jul 12 2005, 05:07 PM

Bro..sorry to ask..where is kallang cycle...???? :help:

Blk 4 #01-108 Kallang Avenue Kallang Avenue Industrial Centre Singapore 339409. Hope this helps the rest looking for it too.

[rrr]

Hi

 

Anyone here has a problem with engine stalling?I noticed it comes only when it rains,than when I close throttle n clutch in the engine goes putt putt poof

[ducatitan]

Yup experience that a few times. Just today. Was caught in the heavy downpour. Stopped the bike by roadside for raincoat. No problem starting bike (cos just change piston ring) but after stopping at next junc, close throttle and engine like gg to die.

 

It always happen during wet weather. Maybe its the low profile pipes?

[Mars]

Yup got that for my m4 too. Any possibility that the fuel cap is letting water in? cos theres a time when i servive my carb when i had this problem n the mech told me its wet......wet? Always.....i mean most of the time the idling is 'funny' after rain

 

Yeah getting back my m9 tomolo hahaha sick n tired of this NSR150 but still very grateful of my fren lending me his SP....better then take bus rite?

[Tincan]

My friends

 

I was suppose to collect my bike yesterday, but it rained all day. Hopefully I can do it this morning.

 

The owner wanted to sell me his carbon pipes, said it's the original Ducati onces and he paid over $1000 for it. He is asking $600 after 4 years. Is that a good price? Will we get a chance to use it in Singapore? Need some advise please.

 

Happy riding!

[Seraphim]

Originally posted by rrr@Jul 12 2005, 10:17 PM

Hi

 

Anyone here has a problem with engine stalling?I noticed it comes only when it rains,than when I close throttle n clutch in the engine goes putt putt poof

If I may offer my non-Ducati perspective, it's probably water on the front cylinder's HT leads and spark plugs (kicked up by the front wheel), which causes mis-firing of the front cylinder.

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by Tincan@Jul 13 2005, 06:40 AM

My friends

 

I was suppose to collect my bike yesterday, but it rained all day. Hopefully I can do it this morning.

 

The owner wanted to sell me his carbon pipes, said it's the original Ducati onces and he paid over $1000 for it. He is asking $600 after 4 years. Is that a good price? Will we get a chance to use it in Singapore? Need some advise please.

 

Happy riding!

Make sure its Carbon Fibre Termignonis, not Remus. Termis sound much better than Remus, more refined, more expensive.

 

If its in good condition ie. No cracks, dents scratches etc, then its a good price I guess. I sold mine for $420, and it sounds absolutely fantastic on the ST4.

[Tincan]

Thanks Neo. You have been very active on the thread. Good stuff. And also heard you saving somebody on the road.

 

Heard you have sold your S4. What's your ride now?