Please note: This bike is a part of the Northern California Superbike Collection. The anonymous owner is well-known and a long-term friend of both Iconic and Bike-urious. All proceeds will go towards a foundation he and his wife run to further research for sustainable agricultural and agroforestry systems worldwide.
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1999 Ducati Monster 900.
Ducati’s Monster first arrived on the scene in 1993 as the M900. It was famously a parts-bin special, incorporating the frame from the 888 as well as the air-cooled SOHC engine from the 900SS. Even still, the naked styling was a hit with customers. In fact, the Monster was so popular that it accounted for 42% of Ducati’s sales between 1993 and 2000.
And here’s the thing — the model was more than a mere design exercise. On the road, the Monster produced some 67hp and 60lb-ft of torque — more than enough grunt to move its 407-pound heft. Around the bike, you also got top-spec parts such as Brembo brakes, Öhlins suspension, and even a dry clutch.
As Bike Magazine put in its 1993 review: “This is no retro. A Zephyr is a styling gimmick, a bare bones bike tainted by nostalgia. Nor is the Monster a no-compromise sportster (that only comes into its own above 130mph clothed in expensive plastic). No, the Monster is a modern, raunchy street bike, pure and simple. There’s no pretense, no waste and no messing. It’s pure, concentrated essence of motorcycling fun and it’s got bags of character without any surplus baggage.”
This example is VIN: ZDM1RC4N5XB018644. The seller states he “bought it from a former student in New Orleans who developed a balance issue and had to sell”.
The odometer shows 13,594 miles. The seller states he “rode it “quite a bit”, it started his love of Monsters.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, we replaced the battery, changed the oil (15w50) and filter, flushed and replaced the hydraulic fluid in the clutch, front brakes, and rear brake. The secondary clutch cylinder was replaced. We cleaned and sync’d the carbs, replaced the drive chain, spark plugs and K&N air filter. The front forks were rebuilt with new fork seals, dust covers and fork oil (10wt). The fuel pump was rebuilt, new fuel level sensor, fuel filter and fuel hose. And finally both timing belts were replaced.
Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Mileage: 13,594 Miles
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A, Air Cooled
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New,
<1.5% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New,
<1.5% Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New,
<1.5% Moisture
Final Drive Condition: New
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 41/10
Tire Date Code Rear: 32/10
Tire % Remaining Front: 90%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90%
Tire Press. Front: 36 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 38 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.6V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.48V
Running Condition: Ok
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 1 mile, unit operates as designed
Aftermarket Parts Installed:
-K&N air filter
-Carbon mufflers
-Carbon covers; sprocket cover, F & R frame, rear fender
-CRG Mirrors
-Carbon plate holder
-Speedometer cable housing is damaged
-One screw in tachometer face has fallen out
*Bike is cold-blooded, stock jetting with aftermarket pipes + air filter
-Tires aged
RECOMMENDED REPAIRS
-Tires
-Valve adjustment (Last service unknown, serviced every 7500 miles)
Modifications:
The seller states that the bike was originally red. He is not sure why it was painted black.
The bike has aftermarket bar-end mirrors.
Carbon mufflers.
Carbon engine cover.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Hypersport Battlax BT016 tires that have aged out with date codes of 3210 and 4110.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Ducati is offered on a clean California title on Non-Operation status.
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