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Started by Czakky, November 09, 2020, 09:54:43 AM

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Czakky

I'm looking at getting a carby (91-97) Ducati 900ss. My lust just can't be restrained anymore. I'll have to let a bike go unfortunately, I'm a bit Guzzi heavy at the mo, so I think I'm going to pick one.

Anybody have experience with these Ducs?

m in sc

Ive ridden one, almost bought one way back. would still get one if i found one at right time/place/price.. ducati > guzzi. you know what to do.  :bacon:


paul1478

That bike in red is one of the sexiest bikes I have ever seen.
76 Team Scream RD400
1993 FJ1200
2006 Goldwing
2022 Ducati V2 Panigale

Czakky

Yeah. They sure are sexy.

@M, I'm struggling ditching my lone FI bike. You only get one spin round though, right?

m in sc

i fail to see the struggle here.

:whatever:

:whistle:


Czakky

Two strokes and Italian bikes! Strength in numbers!

SoCal250

The 90s Ducs are better than :bacon:   I've been lusting after an 851/888 for years. 
And they sound almost as good as a two stroke  ;)
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paul1478

Quote from: SoCal250 on November 09, 2020, 02:57:02 PM
The 90s Ducs are better than :bacon:   I've been lusting after an 851/888 for years. 
And they sound almost as good as a two stroke  ;)
yep. you can hear them and know what they are before you see them.
76 Team Scream RD400
1993 FJ1200
2006 Goldwing
2022 Ducati V2 Panigale

bitzz

My personal opinion is that the 900SS, till '96, was a high water mark in the land o' motorcycling.
The last Duc with any Taglioni in them.
I currently own a '93, done up like a CR. Used to own a '95

From memory:
The later frames would crack up by the steering head.
The early aluminum swing arms would crack
Be sure the heads are stamped "V2"
You'll want an aftermarket clutch, the stock one weighs a ton ana half. The Barnett setup offers a "quiet" clutch with a thicker steel plate that gets rid of the AWFUL rattle
"Desmo" isn't that hard to deal with, and is a waste of time and effort...but HEY that's what makes it a Duc RIGHT?
But I think Ducatis are one of the easiest bikes to work on... not two stroke easy but I would rather do the valves on a Desmo than a shim on bucket I4.
All the horror stories you've heard about Ducati servicing were about the bevels. The 'rubber duckies" are dead simple.
If you've never ridden one of these: they're NOT fast or powerful. These are traditional Ducatis: one of the lightest, best handling bikes available, that are just insanely easy to ride... which makes them a LOUSY street bike and a potent track weapon.

m in sc

i agree, maintenance is a breeze. (and most of the other stuff he said too).   :toot:

Dvsrd

My advise is get one! If it comes with Keihin FCR flatslides and open slip- ons, then it is even better.
For good technical info go to:   www.bikeboy.org
For the top Ducati guru in Germany, go to:  www.ducati-kaemna.de

And for super nice custom built Ducatis, google Walt Siegl. Pure porn.

Czakky

It's not looking like the deal is going down. But if anybody knows of a nice rider 900ss or a 900 monster (v2 heads of course) near southern Wisconsin. Let me know.

Ray916MN

If you want one looked at in the Twin Cities message me. I used to own a 900SS SP and currently own a Bimota which uses the 900SS motor. I've got a number of Ducatis and am pretty familiar with these. I also know pretty much all the service techs in the area and if they've serviced the bike I can usually get their take on the bike.

Czakky

Awfully nice offer Ray. I grew up in the Twin Cities and have people out there, so i may hit you up on that offer.

I've got a local shop that does a lot of Duc work that is trying to do a Johnny Cash special 900ss for me with all there shelf stock.... we'll see.

Dvsrd

Quote from: Czakky on November 12, 2020, 12:30:22 PM
Awfully nice offer Ray. I grew up in the Twin Cities and have people out there, so i may hit you up on that offer.

I've got a local shop that does a lot of Duc work that is trying to do a Johnny Cash special 900ss for me with all there shelf stock.... we'll see.
If building one from parts, look for later model wheels and brake discs. There is some unsprung weight to be saved there.