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[atypical1]

Hmmmm...not sure really. I think that NADA seems pretty good on that one. The SS's have probably dropped as much as they can really. They are still sought out by folks and run great. $4800 is too much (IMO) but I would pay under $4 for one if I really wanted it.

You know the newer SS's ('99 up) came in a half-faired version too. Well, I know that the '99's did. That is actually a really nice bike too. The motor is bullet proof and you get the adjustable suspension.

[racerboy]

Thanks!

[racerboy]

atypical,
I was told by the owner of one of the bikes I am looking at that when he last rode the bke (Sep. 2006), everything was fine, but when he went to take it for a quick spin last month, there was no pressure on the clutch lever.  He said that there was no fluid on the floor or on the clutch lines.  Any idea what may cause this?

Frank

[atypical1]

Hey Frank,

Damn, hard to tell without looking at the bike. Is there fluid in the reservoir? I suppose it could be an air pocket too. I have never had any clutch trouble with my bikes. You can also try the www.ducati.ms site in the Supersport section and see if there is any answers there.

james
Posted on: February 14, 2007, 09:01:08 amOh...it is really hard on Ducs to sit that long without being used. I would be really cautious of those bikes.

[racerboy]

Thanks James,
I'll ask him if there was fluid in the resevoir.

You mentioned something about the bike sitting for too long. That's "only" 4 months.  Other than possible battery issues, why would that cause any issues?  I haven't ridden my S4Rs since October, and it won't be out for another two months.

Frank

[atypical1]

The belts don't really like to sit that long. Overall the motors just like to be ran just to keep things in working condition. My 748 had sat for a little while before I bought it and I have had to do a lot of little stuff like change ALL of the fluids, belts, etc. I don't think that a few months over the winter will necessarily have any detrimental effect but if the bike goes for a year or two at a time then it might. What is the mileage on that bike you are looking at?

[racerboy]

Around 6000 miles.  I'm guessing the bike didn't get ridden all that much.  It's a 1998.

[Desmo Demon]

Early Ducati clutch slaves are known to leak. It could just have been a slow leak and the owner never noticed the level dropping. If he looks on the side of the case, just under where the sprocket cover is, he may find signs of leaking fluid there. My ST2 has paint missing where the brake fluid ate it away. As I said, it isn't that uncommon, and most people replace the clutch slave with an aftermarket one, such as an Evoluzione or Yoyodyne unit (I have an Evoluzione). If it isn't a leaky clutch slave, I'd suspect air or moisture in the line and it needs a good fluid flush.