89 Ducati 900SS?

**bru62** · 29th May 2009, 22:38

just brought a 89 ducati 900ss anyone know what to expect this is my first big bike and im returning to riding are these bikes temprimental it was a impluse buy

**Insanity_rules** · 1st June 2009, 22:22

Welcome, thats a pretty serious bike you have there. They can be temprement at times (electrics) and need to be serviced fairly religeously but are seriously rewarding to ride. Can bring out riding confidence very easily and handle like nothing on earth.

Can you do basic maintenance yourself? Its not hard to do on most Duc's and I find its part of the fun. If you keep your servicing up they are a pretty bulletproof unit and will provide years of riding. PM me if you want some useful website links on the mighty SS (parts, servicing and the whole social scene) and I'll hook you up. Much like Harleys and such you've bought into a bit of an experience rather than just a bike.

You have to post up some pics.

**bru62** · 4th June 2009, 17:52

my duke arrived today it is f-in mean hes lumpy and grumpy and its got heaps of grunt awesome the bad points the clutch is slipping grinding when you pull in the lever hope its cheap, and its got a grinding sound at the???? its a like a pully wheel at the base of the motor you can pull the cover off and its got like a fly wheel im not sure if this is normal but he is beautiful im in love and just so you all no you can fall in love fom the internet i have and hes a ducati anyway im so stoked hope it doesnt cost much to fix
hey insanity rules id be keen as for an sites or whatever cheers bru62

ps havent got enough post to pm

**Indiana_Jones** · 4th June 2009, 17:57

see that's your problem, should of got a Triumph lol

But in all seriousness, welcome to the forums and I hope you enjoy you time back on bikes

Got any pictures of the baby?

-Indy

**Kickaha** · 4th June 2009, 18:39

Originally Posted by bru62

the bad points the clutch is slipping grinding when you pull in the lever hope its cheap, and its got a grinding sound at the???? its a like a pully wheel at the base of the motor you can pull the cover off and its got like a fly wheel im not sure if this is normal

89 I think was dry clutch (or at least the one I rode a couple of months back) which are nosiy from the factory, sounds like a baked bean can full of gravel being shaken up

**AllanB** · 4th June 2009, 18:44

Congrads on the purchase.

Originally Posted by Kickaha

sounds like a baked bean can full of gravel being shaken up

Ha ha - I saw one a few months ago and that's just the sound at idle - a couple of chaps walking past looked at it and muttered, 'it's about to blow'!

**johan** · 4th June 2009, 19:00

Was it like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsnNgU8pKoc

The clutch can be very loud if it is worn.

**bru62** · 4th June 2009, 19:12

thanks for that thats the sound it makes but the clutch is slipping all i can say is awesome hey i brought the bike off trade me bidded in secrect and the misses didnt blow her top when she foundout she was very congradulatory im one likey dude duke and primo missus

**bru62** · 4th June 2009, 19:26

yep it is differnitly the clutch are these expensive easy to do yourself does anyone know someone in southland thats a specialist in ducatis most shops are jap bikes cheers all im off to the man cave to look sit and dream cheers bru62

**johan** · 4th June 2009, 19:41

It's very easy to change the friction plates yourself.

Talk to these guys, they are in Dunedin.

http://www.ducatispares.co.nz/

**Zoolander** · 9th June 2009, 10:48

Originally Posted by bru62

my duke arrived today it is f-in mean hes lumpy and grumpy and its got heaps of grunt awesome the bad points the clutch is slipping grinding when you pull in the lever hope its cheap, and its got a grinding sound at the???? its a like a pully wheel at the base of the motor you can pull the cover off and its got like a fly wheel im not sure if this is normal but he is beautiful im in love and just so you all no you can fall in love fom the internet i have and hes a ducati anyway im so stoked hope it doesnt cost much to fix
hey insanity rules id be keen as for an sites or whatever cheers bru62

ps havent got enough post to pm

Um... He? Surely you mean SHE.

Has SHE got an adjustable span clutch lever? If so maybe you just need to play around with that first.

**idb** · 9th June 2009, 11:20

Originally Posted by bru62

yep it is differnitly the clutch are these expensive easy to do yourself does anyone know someone in southland thats a specialist in ducatis most shops are jap bikes cheers all im off to the man cave to look sit and dream cheers bru62

There's a guy at Rogers Yamaha in Leet St that specialises in European bikes.
I can't remember his name at the moment sorry - Stu I think but I can't be sure.
I've only heard good things about him.

**Winston001** · 9th June 2009, 11:53

A Blue one!

Nice to see something different from red. And it looks like you got it at a good price.

And another Duke in Invercargill.

I take my Duc to Rodgers Yamaha, they have experience with Ducatis. Must say I've always liked the 900SS. There are quite a few Ducs around Invercargill so probably an enthusiast somewhere who can give you advice.

Apart from that the web has plenty to offer. DucatiMS is always helpful http://www.ducati.ms/forums/index.php

**Winston001** · 9th June 2009, 11:56

Originally Posted by idb

There's a guy at Rogers Yamaha in Leet St that specialises in European bikes.
I can't remember his name at the moment sorry - Stu I think but I can't be sure.
I've only heard good things about him.

Yeah Stu is a really nice guy. He is familiar with Dukes and has a mate with an ST4. Plus they usually have a couple of Ducatis for sale most of the time. He just did the 20k check on my bike. And I have the bill.....