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'99 900 ss
Probably going toward this bike sometime this weekend. Haven't followed Duc prices much but this seems to be a nice bike for the money. If anyone is interested, I could take a look.
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02-27-2014, 05:52 PM
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If you'e OK with the styling and color, price seems OK. Most people prefer the older style 900SS.
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02-27-2014, 05:57 PM
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In all ways the fuel injected 900SS is probably superior to the carby, but it lacks soul. Price is not bad at all.
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02-27-2014, 06:11 PM
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well, i am biased, but my 99 900SS has a lot of soul. in fact, its pretty raw. i've driven my friend's 749 and, while the 749 is much faster, it is not the same animal.
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02-27-2014, 06:48 PM
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Price is good, but it does depend on the mechanicals. If the belts/valves have not been done recently, I'd say $3500.
I've always felt the 2 generation SS got more scorn that it deserved. I had the same engine in a Monster, and I loved it. Ice cold, start it up and go. That exhaust is going to make a damn nice sound.
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it is probably worth what they asking, with that mileage. however, i sincerely doubt the belts have been done, again, because of the mileage. and they are going to need to be done, due to the age.
i've heard its not too bad a job, but i haven't yet dared to do it myself.
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02-27-2014, 06:55 PM
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Slackerous Maximus
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Wow, I didn't even look at the miles. Yeah, its going to need the belts/valves. Bikes don't like to sit, so who knows what other rubber bits will need replacement.
But I think thats a very fair price.
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02-27-2014, 07:32 PM
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Belts are easy and simple. .... valves aren't difficult but they're a truly miserable job
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02-27-2014, 07:37 PM
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At least there arent too many of them
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02-27-2014, 07:39 PM
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Peel the fairing and saddle tail off and show some bones.
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02-27-2014, 09:17 PM
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Someone tell me why the 900SS is still such a popular bike around here when, for a verysmall amount more, you can pick up a 916 or even a 996.
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02-27-2014, 10:13 PM
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Slackerous Maximus
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An SS is a lot more comfortable bike. I suppose you could put riser bars on the 748, but I found it to be painful to ride unless you were going flat out. Its a track bike. The engine on an SS is much simpler and easier to work on. Lower running costs. All of the Duc superbikes from that era have potential issues with the rockers arms. $ to fix. The bikes have very different characters. The superbikes are liquid cooled 4v power plants. Smoother and more free reving engine. Twisting the throttle on an SS is not smooth at all. Its like setting off a hand grenade under your ass.  The torque is great. The overall experience is more crude, but also more engaging. Both of the bikes I had are gone, but which one did I buy again later? The SS. IMHO, its a better street bike.
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02-28-2014, 04:27 AM
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Ducati Desmodue/Desmotre Maintenance Guide
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02-28-2014, 05:12 AM
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02-28-2014, 05:27 AM
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I agree with everybody!
The price is just barely high. These are fine bikes, just a little strange looking. You'll have a great time! |
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02-28-2014, 06:55 AM
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The body fairing is a deal killer for me, can it be removed?
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02-28-2014, 07:17 AM
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Slackerous Maximus
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There is nothing that time and money can't achieve.
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02-28-2014, 08:51 AM
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Slackerous Maximus
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This would be very straightforward.
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02-28-2014, 08:53 AM
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If you wanted that, wouldn't you just buy a similar vintage monster?
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02-28-2014, 11:44 AM
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Its been years, but I recall the Monsters front end always felt like I was on stilts. When you flicked the bike, it felt like you had a lot of mass rotating, and it was sometimes quite abrupt, and not in a good way. I got the SS shortly after, and recall posting here about its 'telepathic' handling. Buttery smooth transitions from curve to curve.
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