soon to be s2r owner

23-09-2009, 11:10 AM

hi there new to the forum looking to buy a monster s2r

any pointers on what to look for ?

cheers
rob

23-09-2009, 12:51 PM

As ever - sound paint and a service history

23-09-2009, 01:04 PM

generally speaking...ducatis need to be ridden rather than stored in garages for months at a time, you may have battery/electrical problems otherwise (thats what people always seem to say when this question is asked)

need full service history and check when the next one is due

Nickj · 23-09-2009, 06:30 PM

Hey Rob one of the primary things to look for is the round black things at the front and back, just as in Scootaboys avatar LOL

Seriously the S2R's aren't that old and I don't think thay had any major problems.
So you're looking for history, a full set of keys (blacks, red and a code card) and general condition. Service is important, pretty vital are belt changes at 12K ish or 2 years, you really don't want to have one let go on you. So a 4 yr old bike should be on its second set of belts regardless of the miles it's done. Don't walk away if not just factor in an adjustment for the £xxx service costs (or £40ish DIY)
Ducati seem to have problems in mixing making sticky casing paint so some chips is OK, lots with much bubbling round them not so good and a bargaining point. The horizontal cylinder takes the brunt of the abuse and often you find flaking there.
'Extras' add limited value but do look nice.
Miles, well if underused the battery suffers and the owner won't have made an effort to make sure it works in all conditions so you can get irritating gremlins related to dry or slightly corroded connectors. That's the same on any bike though.

Ideal is a papmpered toy that's done about 2 - 3 K a year with regular services.

23-09-2009, 07:43 PM

If its an S2r 1000 your looking for, I called in V-duo Ducati in Lincoln today, They have two very nice S2r1000's

http://www.v-duo.co.uk

23-09-2009, 08:41 PM

Hi Rob
i have a mint 06 s2r 800 ,red white sripe with black wheels ,(the one to have)
all the right bits in all the right places .couple ov tastefull mods , no tale chops
silly indicators ect . just had chain + sprockets (renthel adapter) .love the bike
and hope im not dooin the wrong thing but i fancy a 749
cheers Lumpy

23-09-2009, 11:10 AM	#1
robgarrington Guest Posts: n/a	soon to be s2r owner hi there new to the forum looking to buy a monster s2r any pointers on what to look for ? cheers rob

23-09-2009, 06:30 PM	#4
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,193	Hey Rob one of the primary things to look for is the round black things at the front and back, just as in Scootaboys avatar LOL Seriously the S2R's aren't that old and I don't think thay had any major problems. So you're looking for history, a full set of keys (blacks, red and a code card) and general condition. Service is important, pretty vital are belt changes at 12K ish or 2 years, you really don't want to have one let go on you. So a 4 yr old bike should be on its second set of belts regardless of the miles it's done. Don't walk away if not just factor in an adjustment for the £xxx service costs (or £40ish DIY) Ducati seem to have problems in mixing making sticky casing paint so some chips is OK, lots with much bubbling round them not so good and a bargaining point. The horizontal cylinder takes the brunt of the abuse and often you find flaking there. 'Extras' add limited value but do look nice. Miles, well if underused the battery suffers and the owner won't have made an effort to make sure it works in all conditions so you can get irritating gremlins related to dry or slightly corroded connectors. That's the same on any bike though. Ideal is a papmpered toy that's done about 2 - 3 K a year with regular services. __________________ "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

23-09-2009, 12:51 PM	#2
Mrs Soup Guest Posts: n/a	As ever - sound paint and a service history

23-09-2009, 01:04 PM	#3
Scootaboy Guest Posts: n/a	generally speaking...ducatis need to be ridden rather than stored in garages for months at a time, you may have battery/electrical problems otherwise (thats what people always seem to say when this question is asked) need full service history and check when the next one is due

23-09-2009, 07:43 PM	#5
Jim66a Guest Posts: n/a	If its an S2r 1000 your looking for, I called in V-duo Ducati in Lincoln today, They have two very nice S2r1000's http://www.v-duo.co.uk

23-09-2009, 08:41 PM	#6
lumpy lump lump Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Rob i have a mint 06 s2r 800 ,red white sripe with black wheels ,(the one to have) all the right bits in all the right places .couple ov tastefull mods , no tale chops silly indicators ect . just had chain + sprockets (renthel adapter) .love the bike and hope im not dooin the wrong thing but i fancy a 749 cheers Lumpy