 OT - Ducati 900 Supersport, anyone got one or know about 'em? |
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| seanery |
 Jan 10 2007, 10:29 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey!  Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None  |
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| Elliot Cannon |
Jan 10 2007, 10:39 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None 
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Ask THOMAS. He's a Ducati freeeek.
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| jasons |
Jan 10 2007, 10:56 PM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
BUY IT!!!! I had a 750SS of the same vintage. I loved that bike, I still love that bike. There is nothing like a Ducati Twin at full note. Awesome canyon carvers, air cooled, they're alot like 914's.
Also that looks like an SS-SP which has adjustable front and rear suspension. |
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| Twystd1 |
Jan 10 2007, 11:00 PM
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You don't want to know... really..... Group: Members Posts: 2,514 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Newport Beach, California Member No.: 2,743 |
If you need empirical information from A BUNCH OF GUYS THAT RIDE THEM DAILY...
pm ME... i HOOK YOU UP.... dam caps buton |
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| Joe Bob |
Jan 10 2007, 11:02 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Interesting valves and adjustments....read up on them.
Major cool bike.... |
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| jasons |
Jan 10 2007, 11:02 PM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
Oh and I forgot. WHEELIE MACHINES!!! Those bikes love to get up on the rear wheel.
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| Twystd1 |
Jan 10 2007, 11:39 PM
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You don't want to know... really..... Group: Members Posts: 2,514 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Newport Beach, California Member No.: 2,743 |
I am looking at Three right now..
The Ducati BoyZzz just showed up at the cafe.... Very kewl cats... All European guys. And they always bring insane choclates from around the world when they show up. (And they gimme some.. very kewl) And their chicks are VERY GOOD to look at... The chicks have their own bikes. No back seaters here..... Clayton |
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| neo914-6 |
Jan 11 2007, 12:16 AM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
One of my friends had one until he got married (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
My other friend got one a few months ago and he's a Yamaha motorcycle designer Actually they consider this "research". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| Twystd1 |
Jan 11 2007, 12:29 AM
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You don't want to know... really..... Group: Members Posts: 2,514 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Newport Beach, California Member No.: 2,743 |
Hi, I'm on Claytons computer. He said you were looking for some feedback on the Duc. I sell them and have been in the bus for over 5 years. The 900SS are great, reliable, relatively easy to maintain bike. You do have to look them over for corrosion from poor storage conditions as the finishes on certain parts was not of the best quality. If the belts were done at 12K that great because it means it had its most expensive service until 24K miles. But how long ago was the 12K service done? If it was more than a few years ago, you'll want to put a new set of belts on (about $180), as they might have some dryrot or cracking and the last thing you want is them to let go...expensive repairs. The bike has the desirable full fairings which are not easy to come by these days, so if everything looks good and well taken care of, you're getting a great deal for $4200. Hope this helps.
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| ahdoman |
Jan 11 2007, 01:53 AM
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It's phonetic...Ah-D-O-Man (Audioman) Group: Members Posts: 667 Joined: 7-November 05 From: Santa Clarita, Ca. Member No.: 5,084 Region Association: Southern California |
Buy it! I sold mine about 2 years ago and regretted it ever since! If you like to tinker on your 914 you'll love the Ducati. It's an unbelievable bike. nothing else sounds like it or feels like it. Parts can be a little scarce but once you get it dialed in and know it you'll never regret it. Remember it's Italian but since you own a teener you know about pain. Oh, and your jackstands won't work either!
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| seanery |
Jan 11 2007, 08:02 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
Thanks everyone! keep the info coming!
Anyone know where I can find specs? Any books I should go pick up (like at Borders, etc...)? I appreciate all of the first hand knowledge on this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| PatW |
Jan 12 2007, 01:00 AM
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Wassup? Group: Benefactors Posts: 565 Joined: 19-February 03 From: Rocklin, CA Member No.: 317 Region Association: Northern California  |
I had one. What do you want to know?
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| seanery |
Jan 12 2007, 07:08 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
Pat,
I know absolutely NOTHING about these beautiful Italian bikes! I've always been a Harley guy, but right now can't afford one, so I thought I'd get a sport(y) bike to get around while on tour with the circus. Plain jane isn't my style either, I like "character cars" - and bikes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Your average Honda or Yamaha, while probably being a great bike just seems a bit boring. I ended up finding the Ducati and fell in love with the style and performance reputation of them. That's it - I know no more (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| mudfoot76 |
Jan 12 2007, 08:07 AM
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Currently teenerless :-( Group: Members Posts: 946 Joined: 18-March 04 From: Carmel, IN Member No.: 1,814 Region Association: None |
I looked at getting a second hand Ducati like that 4 years ago. At the time, the bike was about 5 yr old. It was at a local bike shop, they were asking 3.5k, but the previous owner(s) had not taken very good care of it even though it has low miles (less than 10k). The main thing that stopped me from getting it was the insurance. One year of basic coverages was going to cost more than both my cars combined (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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| Marv's3.6six |
Jan 12 2007, 10:10 AM
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Actual member 7" Group: Members Posts: 695 Joined: 22-November 04 From: Huntington Beach, Ca. Member No.: 3,165 Region Association: Southern California
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I have had a 900SS a 900 Monster, and a hotted up 996, and currently own a VROD. If your reference point is the Harley then be prepared for a radical change in riding style.
IMO a Harley is like a Lincoln Town car and a Ducati is like a Ferrari, very different. Harleys are social tools (for group "put put" rides) a Ducati is a Hooligans bike, a knee draggers rip it up bike with major Italian style of course. |
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| Joe Bob |
Jan 12 2007, 10:12 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Where do ya put a "Guzzi" sport bike? Ya know...the other Italian?
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| 914-8 |
Jan 12 2007, 10:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 802 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Cal Member No.: 5,461 Region Association: None |
I had a 2000 Monster 900i.e.
Very fun. Technically pretty neat. Fuel injected, desmo valve system. Nicely made bike, I never had any problems with it. I've had lots of other sports bikes, mostly high revving japanese bikes. The Duc was more like a V8. Two big cylinders = lots of torque. It was fun to cruise at 3000 rpm and roll back the throttle and feel the torque. In my old age, I've come to like torque more than screaming revs. The sound was also awesome with the carbon pipes and an open airbox. To my eyes, it was absolutely beautiful to look at. To me, perfect, just how a motorcycle should look and feel. I think mechanically, the 900SS is similar. Fun bikes, I liked it a lot. (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/bak535/031001side.jpg) |
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| JmuRiz |
Jan 12 2007, 12:43 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,426 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(mikez @ Jan 10 2007, 09:02 PM)  Interesting valves and adjustments....read up on them. Major cool bike.... Yep, those are the only issues with the bike, not the easiest thing to adjust and you have to do them relatively often. It's a lot like a ferrari 308 in that way, you can get them for a good price but the maint might cost you if you don't DIY. Cool bikes though, I have to agree, desmo valvetrain and dry clutch make for some cool sounds! Go for it. |
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| effutuo101 |
Jan 12 2007, 02:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
That is a great deal. Buy it. One of my all time favorite bikes. Second only to the 500cc version by the same mfg.
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| PatW |
Jan 12 2007, 05:16 PM
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Wassup? Group: Benefactors Posts: 565 Joined: 19-February 03 From: Rocklin, CA Member No.: 317 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(seanery @ Jan 12 2007, 05:08 AM) Pat, I know absolutely NOTHING about these beautiful Italian bikes! I've always been a Harley guy, but right now can't afford one, so I thought I'd get a sport(y) bike to get around while on tour with the circus. Plain jane isn't my style either, I like "character cars" - and bikes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Your average Honda or Yamaha, while probably being a great bike just seems a bit boring. I ended up finding the Ducati and fell in love with the style and performance reputation of them. That's it - I know no more (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Great bikes.. Just make sure you get it checked out by a pro.. Lots of horror stories about getting parts from Italy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) so be ready to wait or you'll have to adapt. Front brake master cylinder sucks. Replace with someting from Japan.. Engine bolts are a joke. Replace with bolts from NicholsMfg.com. Watch cam belts and valve adjustment. Adjust valves every 5-to-7k. Replace Cam Belts every 9k. Watch the cam rollers too!. Most Ducatis are sprung stiff, so you'll want to revalve the supension sometime. Factory jetting is really lean, better to jet and pipe to wake up a few ponies. Stock seat is a butt killer, get a Corbin. Be ready to shell out big $$ if someting goes wrong and wait for a long time. Scare you off yet? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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