1995 Ducati 900sssp?s

[BACKMARKER]

I'm looking at one that has been wrecked on the left side. Where can I find new or used parts to rebuild this bike??  Looking for bodywork as well as l.h. clipon,shifter,turn signal, fuse box etc..  What I really would like is to purchase new body work so I dont have to paint them, I dont think you could just buy the stickers right?  Thanks for the help.

[JoBu]

http://www.ducati.ms is probably going to be one of your better resources to find these pieces online.  Good luck with your search.

Cheers,

Joe

[1KPerDay]

You have good taste, new guy.

[bizarro]

Indeed. Those pre-Turdblanche supersports are awesome.  

[atypical1]

http://www.ducati.ms is probably going to be one of your better resources to find these pieces online.  Good luck with your search.

Cheers,

Joe

Fixed the link for you. They are a great resource.

[atypical1]

Indeed. Those pre-Turdblanche supersports are awesome.  

hey, hey, hey...no Guzzi owners allowed in the Ducati forum.  

Terblanche has some good designs. At least they were different.

Sorry for the threadjack!

james

[bizarro]

I think the Multistrada is cool, actually, and seriously considered one for a while. However, that's about the only design of his that I like aside from whatever input he had on the their line of retros.

[atypical1]

The Hyper is cool and I like the xx9 designs. Hard to follow up on the 916 though.

They will be updating the Multi in the next year or two which should be interesting.

[JoBu]

Fixed the link for you. They are a great resource.

Thanks, Bud.  Just edited my post.  I must have been standing on my head when I typed that.  

Cheers,

Joe

[Desmo Demon]

If the decals or bodywork is not still available through Ducati, some aftermarket manufacturers still offer the bodywork for the pre-'99 SS models...

http://www.sharkskinz.com/ducati900cr.htm

http://www.sharkskinz.com/ducati750ss_900ss.htm

http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/ducati/750SS1991-96.htm


For decals, www.tapeworks.com and other companies can offer some nice decals for restorations...

http://tapeworks.com/DUCATI%20Logo%20Sets/900series.html

[atadaskew]

Indeed. Those pre-Turdblanche supersports are awesome.  

My g/f doesn't agree with the Turblanche statement.  And judging by the rubber necking looks she gets as she rides by, nor does Joe Public. These later bikes have much superior chassis/handling than the earlier series, and their FI is waaaay better than the old carbs.
I think it looks pretty darn sweet.

[curvesurfer]

i crashed my '95 SS/SP on the left side. Most of the parts (levers, clipons, pegs) are easily found on eBay, craigslist, or http://www.woundedduc.net/home.html.

however, factory bodywork is becoming increasingly rare, particularly the long SP fairings. it took me a year to find a clean left panel, and the bidding on such items in intense.

in fact, every time i think about selling my SP, i get emails from a half dozen guys trying to buy the SP fairings.

The short CR fairings can be found more easily, which is what i put on my bike while i searched for the original replacement.

another tough part can be aftermarket muffler brackets. my bike has Arrow pipes, and the bracket was damaged. Arrow no longer makes the part and it's impossible to find a used one because it's not a factory piece.

oh...and genuine italian mirrors are painfully expensive, but the knockoffs are crap.

[curvesurfer]

their FI is waaaay better than the old carbs.
I think it looks pretty darn sweet.

The half-faired Turdblanche SS is almost passable, though the lowers on the fully faired version are overdone to my eye. Red frame is a nice touch.

You're right, the chassis on those bikes is superior to the older one, though the riding position took a turn for the worse. And the FI may be better than the stock carbs, but the flatslides that can be bolted onto the older bikes add a level of nastiness that well-behaved FI cannot match (though the latter is much easier to start on cold Sunday mornings!).

[bizarro]

My g/f doesn't agree with the Turblanche statement.  And judging by the rubber necking looks she gets as she rides by, nor does Joe Public. These later bikes have much superior chassis/handling than the earlier series, and their FI is waaaay better than the old carbs.
I think it looks pretty darn sweet.

That's great.   I still think they're fucking ugly, whether your girlfriend is hot and rides one or not.

[JoBu]

My g/f doesn't agree with the Turblanche statement.  And judging by the rubber necking looks she gets as she rides by, nor does Joe Public. These later bikes have much superior chassis/handling than the earlier series, and their FI is waaaay better than the old carbs.
I think it looks pretty darn sweet.

I agree with your g/f.  I never liked the headlight on my SS, but other than that, the bike was gorgeous (especially in person).  

Back on topic...if you are looking at the '94-'95 SS, watch for "soft bores".  My ex g/f had a '94SS and it was a mess from the word go.  Starter bearing and associated parts (almost $1000 in parts), finiky carbs, and it had the soft bore issues.  Apparently, whatever material Ducati was using for its cylinder liners was on the soft side and would wear very quickly resulting in the motor needing the bores sleeved.  And as atadaskew already stated, even when that bike was running at its peak, it was never a match in any way/shape/form for my '99.  

I think the pre-99 SS modes were very cool and a bit of a hoot to ride.  But their "issues" scare me away.  

Cheers,

Joe

[st ryder]

My g/f doesn't agree with the Turblanche statement.  And judging by the rubber necking looks she gets as she rides by, nor does Joe Public....

Yes, but which body is Joe Public looking at?  

[atadaskew]

Yes, but which body is Joe Public looking at?  

Fair enough, but even when it is parked next to the latest Japanese superbikes and she is not standing next to it, it is funny seeing passerbys checking it out and ignoring the other bikes.
The reason the SS did not sell well is because they made the riding position too extreme.  They already had the 996 for that, the SS should have had a more upright position like the previous generation.

[curvesurfer]

The reason the SS did not sell well is because they made the riding position too extreme.  They already had the 996 for that, the SS should have had a more upright position like the previous generation.

Yup, that was likely more important to folks than the looks, which aren't as polarizing as the Mutlistrada and 999.

I've never heard of the "soft bore" issue. The only major problem I'm aware of on the 1991-97 era SS models is the frames can have cracks. The 2v air-cooled motor on these bikes are known to be highly reliable and relatively inexpensive and easy to maintain. Mine has >30k miles and runs great. I don't think the carbs are any more finicky than any other carb from that era.

In any case, I certainly wouldn't avoid the 91-97 SS models, they're probably some of the best streetbikes ducati has ever built in terms of comfort, style, reliability, low maintenance, etc. Any "issues" pale in comparison to most other Ducati models. (though granted these bikes are getting older)

[curvesurfer]

Yup, that was likely more important to folks than the looks, which aren't as polarizing as the Mutlistrada and 999.

I've never heard of the "soft bore" issue. The only major problem I'm aware of on the 1991-97 era SS models is the frames can have cracks. The 2v air-cooled motor on these bikes are known to be highly reliable and relatively inexpensive and easy to maintain. Mine has >30k miles and runs great. I don't think the carbs are any more finicky than any other carb from that era.

In any case, I certainly wouldn't avoid the 91-97 SS models, they're probably some of the best streetbikes ducati has ever built in terms of comfort, style, reliability, low maintenance, etc. Any "issues" pale in comparison to most other Ducati models. (though granted these bikes are getting older) There are always bad eggs, but they're not typical.

[st ryder]

Fair enough, but even when it is parked next to the latest Japanese superbikes and she is not standing next to it, it is funny seeing passerbys checking it out and ignoring the other bikes.
The reason the SS did not sell well is because they made the riding position too extreme.  They already had the 996 for that, the SS should have had a more upright position like the previous generation.

I like them both, ie pre-post PT ss models and remember sitting on several post models and thinking the position *was* too extreme. With "new world" design, and "old world" power, the bike did not seem commensurate IMO, not that I was looking for big power, but maybe a *little* more from a more modern mill, then maybe I could have adapted with the position. They certainly *are* unique and you gotta give credit where it's due.     I like the DS1000 models, and wouldn't hesitate on buying one if I had the means and the desire.

[Desmo Demon]

The only major problem I'm aware of on the 1991-97 era SS models is the frames can have cracks.

Don't forget about broken cylinder studs and cracked aluminum swingarms.

[JoBu]

I've never heard of the "soft bore" issue. The only major problem I'm aware of on the 1991-97 era SS models is the frames can have cracks. The 2v air-cooled motor on these bikes are known to be highly reliable and relatively inexpensive and easy to maintain. Mine has >30k miles and runs great. I don't think the carbs are any more finicky than any other carb from that era.

From what I understood, it was only an issue for about 18 months of the production run.  I believe everything was OK by '95.  I agree...the 2V, air-cooled Duc motors do have a good reputation in regards to being reliable and somewhat inexpensive to maintain - especially in comparison to the 4V liquid-cooled power plants.  I put on over 25,000 trouble-free miles on my SS.  Just stay on top of the schduled maintenance.  I don't believe Ducatis are as forgiving as Japanese bikes when you let those service intervals slide.  If I were looking to buy a pre-'99 SS, I'd probably stick to the last couple/few years of production.  Just my very humble opinion.    

Fair enough, but even when it is parked next to the latest Japanese superbikes and she is not standing next to it, it is funny seeing passerbys checking it out and ignoring the other bikes.
The reason the SS did not sell well is because they made the riding position too extreme.  They already had the 996 for that, the SS should have had a more upright position like the previous generation.

That was my experience with my Duc.  It often drew crowds and I would get a ton of questions from non-motorcyclists and from some folks who knew just a little about bikes.  I do wish they had softened-up the riding position a tad.  I, too, wish they had retained the seating position from the earlier style.  I found ways to work around mine to make it more comfortable for 600-700 mile days, but still...

Cheers,

Joe

[HexHead]

If Ducati was smart, they'd bring back the 93-98 era SS as a Sport Classic.    

[bizarro]

If Ducati was smart, they'd bring back the 93-98 era SS as a Sport Classic.    

I'd figure out a way to buy one.

[HexHead]

I'd figure out a way to buy one.

Me too. It would rock with the 1100cc engine and today's more modern components.