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HardDrive 08-17-2017 06:18 PM
"choppy at low rpm's."

Tis the nature of the beast.

HardDrive 08-17-2017 06:20 PM
Love the Speedy Moto cover!

jwasbury 08-17-2017 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Ferraripete (Post 9704310)
not sure that is a full spag system. I have a full termi spag on my 888...it is quite a bundle of snakes for a twin.

looks like a giacomoto exhaust which is quite nice nonetheless.
^I don't think there was a Spaghetti exhaust available for the 900ss...it was for desmoquattro bikes only. GioCaMoto cans had the end caps riveted on like in Choco's photo, so it could be, but the ones I had used a slightly differ turn down tip that what is pictured there.

So you're selling all yer stuff Pete? That 888 an SPO or is it a more special variant?

Ferraripete 08-17-2017 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by jwasbury (Post 9704338)
^I don't think there was a Spaghetti exhaust available for the 900ss...it was for desmoquattro bikes only. GioCaMoto cans had the end caps riveted on like in Choco's photo, so it could be, but the ones I had used a slightly differ turn down tip that what is pictured there.

So you're selling all yer stuff Pete? That 888 an SPO or is it a more special variant?
hey Jacob. hope you are well. I am starting to sell some bikes as I have not raced in years and not finding time to ride much anymore. my 916 is on ebay now. the 748 rs is a full race bike w/ jeff nash engine...that goes on ebay next. the 888 is an spo w/ virtually all corse bits from front to back. it is in the wrapper new. it may be hard to part with as it is the quintessential superbike imho. making room for a vantage v-12 6sp.

Chocaholic 08-17-2017 06:43 PM
Agree Pete...the PO called it a spaghetti system but may not be. Appreciate the lead on what it actually is though (Jacob too). Will do some Google time and try to narrow it down.

How about posting some pics of your Ducs so we can drool over them before they sell?

Ferraripete 08-17-2017 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Chocaholic (Post 9704368)
Agree Pete...the PO called it a spaghetti system but may not be. Appreciate the lead on what it actually is though (Jacob too). Will do some Google time and try to narrow it down.

How about posting some pics of your Ducs so we can drool over them before they sell?
the giacomotos are actually exceptional bits. in truth, the quality and finish is superior to the termignoni slip ons the 900 ss w/ a nice set of pipes sounds better than a pro-stock drag car!!!

Ferraripete 08-17-2017 06:53 PM
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1503021172.jpg

916 as listed on ebay currently.

Ferraripete 08-17-2017 06:55 PM
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1503021284.jpg

748rs w/ jeff nash engine...goes on ebay in two weeks.

Ferraripete 08-17-2017 06:56 PM
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1503021363.jpg

my favorite of them all...will be hard to part with this one!!

Ferraripete 08-17-2017 07:00 PM
with all the 4 v dual injector scoots I have owned, I must say the most fun you can have w/ leathers on or off...the 900ss. wheelie king! knee dragger!! classic duke sexiness!

choco, treat yourself to a great set of dot race compound tires and you will fall in love!!

Chocaholic 08-17-2017 07:05 PM
Wow....I'm partial to your 916. Guess it's kind of an icon. Beauties, all!

Ferraripete 08-17-2017 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by peteremsley (Post 9704407)
Is that you, or Foggy? ;)


edit - Nice body position too. outer elbow resting on the tank, weight well inside, looking loose and comfy (for the street!).
not fair to foggy:)

Ferraripete 08-17-2017 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Chocaholic (Post 9704410)
Wow....I'm partial to your 916. Guess it's kind of an icon. Beauties, all!
thank you. that 916 can be yours....only 4 days left on the auction:)

as a note: all of the pre texas investment bank vintage ducatis seem to be rising in value. take care of your ss and sell it for twice what you paid for it when you start riding it less and gazing at it more!!!

now get out to the north Georgia mts this weekend and enjoy!!!!

Jeff Higgins 08-17-2017 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jwasbury (Post 9704338)
^I don't think there was a Spaghetti exhaust available for the 900ss...it was for desmoquattro bikes only.
There was one available for the 900SS. I have one on my bike. It might not show up all that well in this photo, but there are two smaller diameter crossover pipes connecting the two main exhaust pipes. They replace the cast manifold-like crossover.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1503025444.JPG

Chocaholic 08-18-2017 03:59 AM
Jeff, that looks very similar to mine, except your hangers are different. Even the cans look nearly identical. There is a cylindrical damper held in by an Allen bolt at the back of each can that I've left in place (for now).

Glad to see you haven't followed through on your (misguided) plans to sell. You'd wake up the next day scouring the ads! Or, you could buy one of Pete's bikes!

jwasbury 08-18-2017 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins (Post 9704497)
There was one available for the 900SS. I have one on my bike. It might not show up all that well in this photo, but there are two smaller diameter crossover pipes connecting the two main exhaust pipes. They replace the cast manifold-like crossover.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1503025444.JPG
^cool. Hadn't seen that one before. Know which supplier made those?

Ferraripete 08-18-2017 06:11 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins (Post 9704497)
There was one available for the 900SS. I have one on my bike. It might not show up all that well in this photo, but there are two smaller diameter crossover pipes connecting the two main exhaust pipes. They replace the cast manifold-like crossover.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1503025444.JPG
jeff,

I like your version of tri-colore!!! looks like you have a 93? my ss was a 93 as well.
very nice!

flatbutt 08-18-2017 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Chocaholic (Post 9704305)
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It was running rich with the stock setup and choppy at low rpm's. I ran some Seafoam through it, changed the plugs and installed the spaghetti system at the same time. I suspect this is what the carbs were jetted for. No more black plugs and it goes like stink. Still a bit choppy at lower rpm's but much better than it was. I suspect some of that is the nature of the beast.

As stated above, the way it makes power is just intoxicating. My Triumph Bonnie was a 900 also, but a complete bore to ride by comparison. This bike is torquey as heck and a riot to ride. Brakes are like the hand of God himself. Love love love this bike!
Rich is better than lean. Maybe a dyno session will help. My low rpm issue was solved by richening the mix and dyno tuning.

I always thought that the Hand of God is what tries to lift me outa my seat at the ton mark!


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