1993 900ss £2k Bargain(?) Restoration

Discussion in 'Supersport (1974-2007)' started by hosepipe, Dec 27, 2021.

  1. i had ducati performance by remus high level titanium exhaust on my bike
    the sound was simply fantastic although not outright loud definatly nice deep base sound
    when sat in front garden my next door but 3 neighbour said his front bay windows would vibrate from
    the exhaust pulses lol
     
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  2. you were saying about modifications
    i would say if there are no nasty surprises main places i would look at are suspension
    and make sure the braking system is tip top
    clutch can be a bit on the heavy side a few people fit an aftermarket oberon slave cylinder
    to lighten it a bit
     
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  3. It's a personal choice of course but I always thought the frame and wheels look "classier" in the dark silver colour rather than white or black. Just my opinion naturally. These pics show the colour of my frame & fork bottoms (wheels same as frame, kind of dark silver). Cheers

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  4. Ive been toold that (at least in Sweden) there was, if not a recal, people get the frame swapped to a new if cracked, it last until the frames was out of order. But, this is only what i been told severals years later.....
     
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  5. Mines a ‘97 Italian import, bronze frame and silver wheels
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    Which looks pretty cool.

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  6. There are 2 types of side stand switch. IIRC the 93 model is a single wire switch, later models are 2 wire pieces (and cheaper). Last bought one a few years ago, direct from Ducati dealer.

    I have a set of standard end cans (A04 and B04) which should be correct for 93 model, if you want to go that way. Cheap Termi's dont exist anymore.
     
  7. Very nice. My 1994 UK model has different fairing decals and the rear caliper sits on top of the disc, other than that it seems pretty similar. I think the frame colour and wheels look the same as yours. I have some cheap (and loud, non road legal) 'ART' slip on cans but currently have the original Ducati cans fitted while I fettle the bike after a longish time off the road. Cheers Ducati.jpg
     
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  8. someone mentioned once owning a "Varese" sidestand switch a few years back, i've yet to see one with my own eyes but only fitted to several bikes apparently.
     
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  9. Varese :)
    ££££££££££££££;)
     
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  10. Needle in a haystack finding those several bikes though…..;)
     
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  11. @hosepipe don't listen to the nasty man.

    I remember when those were new, the first Ducati for the masses. It's had a few owners, much work to do before you can call it reliable.
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  12. Owned a Paso for a while, only issue was the rectifier giving out in the 3 years I rode it.
     
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  13. I think maybe I'm just not classy enough. I like the toy like appearance of the contrasting block colours.
     
  14. nah thats a can of pledge polish makes it more slippy for the aerodynamics gains at least 10 mph
     
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  15. There isn't that much done to it, Spondon did the sliding adjusters so's I could fit a better rear tire + the front discs. Comp air filter. Conti 2:1. The biggest headache was figuring out how to lower the water temp, after a month or 2 I figured on having the hoses run under the engine which enabled me to have a 75° thermostat fitted. It's still plenty quick and I've had a few lairy times with it. Want to do a lot more to it but time will tell if I can.
     
  16. Anyone know if he is still trading? Sent an email few months ago but never got a response.
     
  17. So I blocked off the 'nipple' I removed the scottoiler pipe from using a small section of the pipe I removed with a small screw in it. All I have right now. Here's where the scottoiler was attached to:

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    And how I have temporarily blocked it. This certainly seems to have stopped the popping/backfire. Anyone have suggestions for a better permanent solution?

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    Is this a standard connection on the manifold or has a previous owner added it?

    On further inspection it appears I have two disconnected hoses under the carbs which look to just drain under the bike. I wonder where they used to connect?
     
  18. check out stein dinse website for parts there diagrams are really useful for identifying where and what
    plus also useful as same diagrams as dealers use so when ordering parts makes it easy

    2 pipes could be overflow pipes from the float bowls they would go under the engine or there abouts
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    as for the blanking plug a rubber cap is what is normally on such a thing as that

    something like these
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/40282198...60lj8mYKJgCrSNr%2FXefSefGcUxbQhfqjEL13r6TzKQ0
     
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  19. It is a standard hole in the pipe, that is normally blocked off. Obviously Scott oilers make use of the vacuum that this hole provides.

    The parts 6 & 7, are what you need. You just need to remove the pipe that looks like it has a nut holding it place (or part of the pipe fixing) and then blank off the hole with a washer and screw.

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