Hopefully a new Monster owner soon!

Thanks for the warm welcome and advice / comparisons between different models and Triumphs!

There is a 797 that I quite fancy from a large dealer who can deliver to my door. I may just do this as it looks gorgeous, and it's a Plus with the little (probably useless) fairing and the rear seat cover.

Any questions I should ask the dealer before I buy online without actually going to see it?

[Luddite]

Originally Posted by RMD

Any questions I should ask the dealer before I buy online without actually going to see it?

As with any Ducati, check the service record. Go onto the Ducati website and download the relevant owners' manual. In it, you'll find the service schedule and you can see what jobs should have bee done or are due to be done at the current mileage.

A valve check can be expensive so if one is due or imminent and hasn't been done either get the dealer to do it, (if they specialise in Ducatis), or negotiate a discount and take it to a Ducati specialist for a service once you've got it.

The same goes for the cam belts - if going by the book, older bikes should have them changed every two years but the newer models, including the 797, can go five years between changes.

Originally Posted by RMD

Although I want a red Monster, that pearl white with red wheels looks great. I may have a little drive.

Agreed on the pearl white - I've changed my Evo from red to pearl white.