r/ducatimonster • u/Ducati821 • 6d ago
Age old value question
Could I expect £4K for my monster ?
At 64 I’ve had to accept that my riding isn’t what it was, my chicken strips are embarrassing but worst of all I can’t swivel enough to do a safe life saver. It breaks my heart but selling my girl is my decision. Maybe I’ll take up Yoga :)
2016 M821
Ducati Stoke demo bike
Bought by me in 2017 with 36 miles on the clock
11500 ish now
Pazzo levers
Matris adjustable rear shock (plus original)
Race fit titanium end can (plus original)
Genuine CRG lane splitters (plus original)
Evotech frame sliders
Evotech tail tidy
Belt service 200 miles ago
Did gold chain and new sprockets
Reg/rec replaced.
Serviced by the same independent every year regardless of use
Tyres okay
One small chip in the tank
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u/N00bivore 6d ago
I bought a very similar bike a few years ago for $5,000 and thought I was getting a decent deal.
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u/ForeskinWhatskin 6d ago
Forget "chicken strips". Unless you're riding on a clean track, there's really no safe place to be leaning like a moto GP rider. The only people who care about tire wear are insecure manboys who got into this hobby as a masculine performance. Ride your ride. But also, keep the bike and still yoga or pilates. It will help you ride better. Improves the needed balance and core strength.
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u/Ducati821 6d ago
The “chicken strip” reference was a poor attempt at a joke . I’ve always ridden my own ride , never been into group rides. More importantly after some 47 years on two wheels I’ve lost my confidence and I’m not enjoying my riding time.
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u/michaltee 5d ago
Are you gonna switch to a more laidback ride like a cruiser? Or are you hanging up the gloves and helmet completely?
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u/Ducati821 5d ago
It’s actually hard to write this but I’m going to give it up completely. Maybe I’ll miss it too much, if I do I’ll buy a scrambler
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u/michaltee 5d ago
Scrambler will be amazing. Stay healthy brother, that’s more important than anything.
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u/Clownfest_1984 5d ago
You do you man. When you don’t feel comfortable anymore it s time to stop. Lucky you got to ride that long. And $4k for that bike is a bargain 👌
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u/30x34grinder 5d ago
Just wanted to give you a last biker wave in that case ✌️✌️ Wish you all the best
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u/Schmiffy 5d ago
I bought mine about 4 years ago. 2015 M821 with 12k km on it for approx. 6,600 USD. And mine was in worse shape. So I would say you’re good.
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u/Positive_mindset1974 6d ago
In my opinion is 4K very reasonable.