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Darren69 · 04-10-2020, 12:34 PM

I would say that the 750 is a much better engine than the 600 too, a lot more umph than you would think over the 600. I couldn't see that silver 750 project on ebay, so it may have sold.

Darren69 · 04-10-2020, 12:40 PM

No, it's here. Listed under parts not motorcycles which is why I couldn't find it before: -

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ducati-mo...oAAOSwLMZfblek

Seller says it is complete and running, but I've no idea if that's a reasonable price or not?

motomartin11 · 04-10-2020, 02:01 PM

Well thanks to all posters.
Yes I missed that 750 as i've been searching under bikes.
I didn't realise the 750 / 900 are light too.
I'd certainly prefer more oomph and yes I did find the 620 a little under-powered for my needs.
Lots of food for thought now.
Just got to sell my CBR.
Thanks again.

motomartin11 · 18-10-2020, 04:34 PM

Well I'm fixed up with a M750 courtesy of enbee23 which should be picked up from him on Thursday and delivered to me on the following Monday

Zimbo · 18-10-2020, 04:52 PM

When considering the limited budget, don't forget that a 600 / 620 / 750 will be an appreciating asset, so you haven't actually "spent" the money, just transformed it into something you can ride and polish. Zero depreciation = free fun! So, what I'm really saying is, don't worry if you spend a little more on a 750, the money is safe and can be turned back into cash if ever you need to ...

motomartin11 · 18-10-2020, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zimbo

When considering the limited budget, don't forget that a 600 / 620 / 750 will be an appreciating asset, so you haven't actually "spent" the money, just transformed it into something you can ride and polish. Zero depreciation = free fun! So, what I'm really saying is, don't worry if you spend a little more on a 750, the money is safe and can be turned back into cash if ever you need to ...

Yes thanks-I do appreciate that.Some bikes I could buy in bits for £50 25 years ago now going for 100 times that!(Showing my age now!)

jerry · 18-10-2020, 08:49 PM

I have had 900 Monster but now have 3 750 model s they are just as good almost as quick although I miss the 6th gear

motomartin11 · 01-11-2020, 07:33 PM

Well my new bike arrived last week and I'm really pleased to be back..........It's ready to go but I'm going to attend to a few jobs / upgrades over the winter.

Darren69 · 01-11-2020, 07:56 PM

So which one did you get in the end, M750?

motomartin11 · 01-11-2020, 08:45 PM

Yes 750 off fellow member enbee23 who has traded up to a 900.

enbee23 · 03-11-2020, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motomartin11

Yes 750 off fellow member enbee23 who has traded up to a 900.

"Traded up" in swept volume only

The 900 is more of a rolling resto than your bike, sadly.

Nickj · 03-11-2020, 10:02 PM

from the perspective of having had a few 750's I'd rate the older carb model as motor wise feeling a bit perkier than the injection version. But the long intake is the same so they both act as portable ice making devices, but only when the air temp and humidity conspire. Both could do with a bit of suspension tweaking but if you hang on to them they'll cover the ground quick enough to hang onto a 900.
Planted and a great ride even in challenging conditions... Done blizzards ... Done floods with the water up to my knees (feet on pegs!!!) ... They Just kept going

motomartin11 · 05-11-2020, 05:30 PM

Not planning to get my bike on the road until early Spring so hopefully carb icing issues will be minimal. I used to rum a ZX9C1 model Kawasaki which suffered from this problem and I know it can be a real pain under the wrong (right?) conditions. As Enbee has observed my bike is pretty clean so most of the winter work will be basic maintenance and keeping in check / resolving a few minor age related corrosion issues. Hope you are getting to grips with the M900 now Nick?

Darren69 · 05-11-2020, 05:49 PM

You will still get the icing issue in the spring particularly if you ride early mornings on fast open stretches of road. It's one of the main reasons why injection is better and for me personally I wouldn't go back to a carb 2V because no matter what you do it still does it.

motomartin11 · 05-11-2020, 07:51 PM

I seem to recall there's an additive you can use IIRC?
I'm not a big fan of fuel injection-I've had lots of problems with KTMs and Guzzis in the past although I do have a modern Royal Enfield Interceptor with faultless EFI ! I particularly wanted a carbed model when I came back to the Monster. At least carb icing should be only a temporary problem dependent on the prevailing weather.

04-10-2020, 12:34 PM	#16
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,099	I would say that the 750 is a much better engine than the 600 too, a lot more umph than you would think over the 600. I couldn't see that silver 750 project on ebay, so it may have sold. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

04-10-2020, 12:40 PM	#17
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,099	No, it's here. Listed under parts not motorcycles which is why I couldn't find it before: - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ducati-mo...oAAOSwLMZfblek Seller says it is complete and running, but I've no idea if that's a reasonable price or not? __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

18-10-2020, 08:49 PM	#22
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,914	I have had 900 Monster but now have 3 750 model s they are just as good almost as quick although I miss the 6th gear __________________ MONSTERMAN

01-11-2020, 07:56 PM	#24
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,099	So which one did you get in the end, M750? __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

03-11-2020, 10:02 PM	#27
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,208	from the perspective of having had a few 750's I'd rate the older carb model as motor wise feeling a bit perkier than the injection version. But the long intake is the same so they both act as portable ice making devices, but only when the air temp and humidity conspire. Both could do with a bit of suspension tweaking but if you hang on to them they'll cover the ground quick enough to hang onto a 900. Planted and a great ride even in challenging conditions... Done blizzards ... Done floods with the water up to my knees (feet on pegs!!!) ... They Just kept going __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

04-10-2020, 02:01 PM	#18
motomartin11 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: stourbridge Bike: M750 Posts: 371	Well thanks to all posters. Yes I missed that 750 as i've been searching under bikes. I didn't realise the 750 / 900 are light too. I'd certainly prefer more oomph and yes I did find the 620 a little under-powered for my needs. Lots of food for thought now. Just got to sell my CBR. Thanks again.

18-10-2020, 04:34 PM	#19
motomartin11 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: stourbridge Bike: M750 Posts: 371	Well I'm fixed up with a M750 courtesy of enbee23 which should be picked up from him on Thursday and delivered to me on the following Monday

18-10-2020, 04:52 PM	#20
Zimbo Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Stonehouse, Glos Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,085	When considering the limited budget, don't forget that a 600 / 620 / 750 will be an appreciating asset, so you haven't actually "spent" the money, just transformed it into something you can ride and polish. Zero depreciation = free fun! So, what I'm really saying is, don't worry if you spend a little more on a 750, the money is safe and can be turned back into cash if ever you need to ...

01-11-2020, 07:33 PM	#23
motomartin11 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: stourbridge Bike: M750 Posts: 371	Well my new bike arrived last week and I'm really pleased to be back..........It's ready to go but I'm going to attend to a few jobs / upgrades over the winter.

01-11-2020, 08:45 PM	#25
motomartin11 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: stourbridge Bike: M750 Posts: 371	Yes 750 off fellow member enbee23 who has traded up to a 900.

05-11-2020, 05:30 PM	#28
motomartin11 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: stourbridge Bike: M750 Posts: 371	Not planning to get my bike on the road until early Spring so hopefully carb icing issues will be minimal. I used to rum a ZX9C1 model Kawasaki which suffered from this problem and I know it can be a real pain under the wrong (right?) conditions. As Enbee has observed my bike is pretty clean so most of the winter work will be basic maintenance and keeping in check / resolving a few minor age related corrosion issues. Hope you are getting to grips with the M900 now Nick?

05-11-2020, 05:49 PM	#29
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,099	You will still get the icing issue in the spring particularly if you ride early mornings on fast open stretches of road. It's one of the main reasons why injection is better and for me personally I wouldn't go back to a carb 2V because no matter what you do it still does it. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

05-11-2020, 07:51 PM	#30
motomartin11 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: stourbridge Bike: M750 Posts: 371	I seem to recall there's an additive you can use IIRC? I'm not a big fan of fuel injection-I've had lots of problems with KTMs and Guzzis in the past although I do have a modern Royal Enfield Interceptor with faultless EFI ! I particularly wanted a carbed model when I came back to the Monster. At least carb icing should be only a temporary problem dependent on the prevailing weather.