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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Waterlogged
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Joining the Duc 900SS club
If all goes as expected, I'll be bringing her home tomorrow. Buying from an ADVrider inmate who has owned it since 1998. It's an SS/CR with 11k on the odo. He's a meticulous owner, has two exhaust systems,Corbin and stock seats, heli-bars no frame cracks ever (I'll verify) and fresh belts, oil, tires, 3M clear film under tank bra, etc.
I know there are several 900SS guys here and I'm sure I'll have questions. For now, I'm counting on bringing her home tomorrow. Updates to follow:  
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05-13-2017, 09:29 AM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Lake Cle Elum - Eastern WA.
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Very nice Mike.....Never owned a Ducati, but on my list for sure....
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05-13-2017, 09:35 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
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Very very nice...may heaven help your back...but suh-weet!
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05-13-2017, 10:26 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Denver, CO
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Nice!
If anyone's interested I'm considering getting out of the club for an outrageous price. Fast by Ferracci HC 944 kit, ported and polished heads, ECU reflash! 
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05-13-2017, 10:44 AM
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ECU reflash?
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05-13-2017, 11:01 AM
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05-13-2017, 12:36 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Columbus, OH
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Did they lubricate the plasma reciprocating dingle arm when they flashed the ECU? They really should be done at the same time.
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05-13-2017, 12:48 PM
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Slackerous Maximus
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Took the beast out for a rip around the pea patch this morning.
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05-13-2017, 12:53 PM
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Wow, nice! Are those headlights stock?
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05-13-2017, 01:58 PM
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05-13-2017, 04:16 PM
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She's home! Just got back from an inaugural ride. Poor (very) mans Ferrari. Snarls, grunts, lunges...awesome.
  Peter...PM on the way. I agree...tank bra has to go! Thanks!
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05-14-2017, 03:35 PM
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Fantastic! I'd like to scratch the same itch at some point. They're getting up there age wise but most seem to be well cared for. Good luck with it!
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05-14-2017, 04:17 PM
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Great to see a fella realizing his dream!!
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05-14-2017, 05:39 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: salt lake city, utah
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i loved my 900SS. nice machine, easy maintenance, predictable power.
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05-14-2017, 05:39 PM
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05-14-2017, 06:27 PM
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Registered Cruiser
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Pursuing Happiness
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Congrats on the purchase.
My oldest vintage Duc is 7 years old. No experience on the SuperSports. I'll probably get there one day. They don't come up for sale often in these parts.
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05-14-2017, 08:06 PM
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Mike - I assume the 1200RT is gone and wife not riding at all anymore?
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05-14-2017, 09:13 PM
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Yes, sold the RT to a local retiree who had been looking for a pre-WC version. Perfect bike for him.
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05-15-2017, 02:52 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Dismal Nitch, AZ
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Lovely, Mike. Congratulations!
. An aside: Every time I see a bike loaded up & strapped down w/o a Canyon Dancer I wonder why. I have two and they're a great item to have...super secure. . Again, Congrats. . https://www.amazon.com/Canyon-Dancer-32505-Bar-Harness-Handlebars/dp/B0013LF3ES .
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05-15-2017, 05:01 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Spokane WA
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Welcome, enjoy!
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05-15-2017, 05:39 AM
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911 Turbo
