What to look for when buying a hyper? - Ducati.ms

Drinky · Jul 3rd, 2011, 3:53 pm

So in a few hours I will depart to pick up my new hypermotard 1100S , well, at least new for me 1300 miles away(for the whole trip). I've done a background check on it with the dealer and they said the bike was good, but that was 4k miles ago so who knows. Besides the apparent gear shifter getting stuck, is there anything else I should look out for? I've owned a 749 but that's a whole different ballpark from a air cooled 1100cc I'm guessing, so you can't really use any knowledge gained from that to judge this bike right?

Even though I will be getting the bike even if it has a few flaws, I would like to know what they are so I can knock off a couple of bucks to get it fixed. I've searched around on this forum a lot but I still feel I'm lacking a bit in knowledge about this bike.

If anybody would be so kind as to tell me what the main things are to look at when buying a hyper, I would really appreciate it

Mr Mike · Jul 3rd, 2011, 6:14 pm

If its been dropped the steering stop on the frame is bent or torn from its weld

el tardo · Jul 3rd, 2011, 7:37 pm

make sure it has two wheels,forks a shock, some tires,handle bars ,brakes and a chain. other then that your good!

Mr Mike · Jul 3rd, 2011, 8:13 pm

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Originally Posted by el tardo

make sure it has two wheels,forks a shock, some tires,handle bars ,brakes and a chain. other then that your good!

Dont forget the cheap horn

Drinky · Jul 3rd, 2011, 9:30 pm

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Originally Posted by el tardo

make sure it has two wheels,forks a shock, some tires,handle bars ,brakes and a chain. other then that your good!

should the rear brake work on this one

it sure didn't on my other duke

minusone · Jul 3rd, 2011, 10:00 pm

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Originally Posted by Drinky

should the rear brake work on this one

it sure didn't on my other duke

too well.... requires finesse when pushing it hard (I have 09 model S)

Drinky · Jul 5th, 2011, 7:35 pm

Well, I just got back from my journey, pretty tired.

The bike looked absolutely great, but when I went to ride it, it cut out after 2 streets and wouldn't do anything, not even the dash wouldn't turn on. Called the seller and he came and picked me up; the battery was moving freely and it snapped the ground wire straight off. Fixed it temporarily and the bike was just amazing, but I have to get that battery thing fixed.

I just know I'm going to hate those white wheels :P

johnnie27 · Jul 5th, 2011, 7:42 pm

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Originally Posted by Drinky

Well, I just got back from my journey, pretty tired.

The bike looked absolutely great, but when I went to ride it, it cut out after 2 streets and wouldn't do anything, not even the dash wouldn't turn on. Called the seller and he came and picked me up; the battery was moving freely and it snapped the ground wire straight off. Fixed it temporarily and the bike was just amazing, but I have to get that battery thing fixed.

I just know I'm going to hate those white wheels :P

wow the rims certainly pop! i have most of my front wheel white..it cleans up just fine with a citrus based cleaner and some high pressure water
though i never ride in the wet..on purpose anyway! looks great i like the front decal too!

Drinky · Jul 5th, 2011, 7:53 pm

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Originally Posted by johnnie27

wow the rims certainly pop! i have most of my front wheel white..it cleans up just fine with a citrus based cleaner and some high pressure water
though i never ride in the wet..on purpose anyway! looks great i like the front decal too!

I never ride in the wet either, but I just tested the rear brake and got some brake dust on it. You have to clean these wheels once every ride I'm guessing, looks stunning though

johnnie27 · Jul 5th, 2011, 8:01 pm

well my rear wheel is gloss black i run speed detailer over it as the hose and chaomos leave water marks. the front wheel has white spokes and 1/2 blk rims so its not too bad i just whipe the rim off...the brakes cover so much of the center of the rim you cant tell too much...depends how fussy you are, everyone says my bike looks brand new still, bar the tyres...but i catually like washing things, car , bike , girlfriend!, hell even the dog!

you'll love it man!