900ss

[DesmoDrew]

   The 900SS is why I am 'DesmoDrew" (a nickname given to me by friends).  Bought a new one in 1992.  Paid $8k (a huge sum at the time)  The first bike I ever had to get a loan for.  First 'motorcycle' loan my bank ever did.  Banks loaning for motorcycles was uncommon at the time, since it was before the Harley/mid life crisis/ I want to be a 'biker', craze took off for all the middle age dip-shits, and banks started to capitalize on that.
A few thoughts:

*If you can find an 'SP', get it.  Has some genuine (period) World Superbike spec parts on it. Brake calipers, cast iron brake rotors, carbon fiber.
*Kiehin FCR carbs are a MUST.  The Mikuni CVs work well, but FCRs are as close to fuel injection as you can get. 
*Get one if you can.  They are the best example of an air-cooled Ducati you can get, and bulletproof!

[Czakky]

I'm still waiting to hear back from a local shop that does land speed stuff with Ducs and therefore has a huge parts supply. They are going to essentially sell me everything I need to roll my own. Hopefully I'll be able to afford some of the tastier bits but at this time it's about having a rolling, working bike and a cool project for the winter. FCRs are at the top of the list although they are ridiculously expensive!
The frustrating thing about these bikes is the frame crack issue.... That does dampen my enthusiasm a bit.
Thanks for the input guys.

[85RZwade]

Add me to the list of SS fans. Rode one once, never owned but always admired. Hope you can make it happen and tell us all about it. Good luck!

[SoCal250]

Coincidentally there's a low-mile SP on Bring a Trailer right now
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1996-ducati-900-supersport-ss-sp-7/

[Czakky]

Will watch. Any volunteers to pick it up for me? Ha!

[m in sc]

dead center of the country. Used to live out in that area. Plan for a boring ass drive   

[Czakky]

455 miles from me. After van rental, hotel, etc cheaper to ship it.

[85RZwade]

  ride it home!  ;D

[m in sc]

ride it home!  ;D

[peaky]

Ya, I own Ray's old 900 SSSP. Fine bike. Added a 888 SPO to the mix a few years later. I like 2 stroke kawis and Suzuki's in half of my garage, and Ducati's in the other. Have a 78 Ducati too. Give me a L twin anyday over an in-line 4. 

[Czakky]

Agreed! How about some pics?

[peaky]

Let's see what I got........888SPO

[peaky]

Details....Bevel Darmah

[peaky]

900SSSP and Vespa. Horse needs a duck..........I know, I know.

[Czakky]

888SPO for the win!