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Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Mar-2011, 21:17
Replies: 3
Views: 1,940
Posted By Martini
Yes, that was my first thought. Is it a difficult...

Yes, that was my first thought. Is it a difficult fix?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Mar-2011, 16:53
Replies: 3
Views: 1,940
Posted By Martini
smoky ss

Stated my old 600SS today - first time since I put it away for the winter. I have not had time to warm it up occasionaly over the winter like I used to do and to my amazement it started first press...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 13-Apr-2009, 11:34
Replies: 19
Views: 10,700
Posted By Martini
What hacks me off is when I read in the local...

What hacks me off is when I read in the local paper that someone has been caught driving without tax, insurance, mot and they get a fine LOWER than the cost of tax insurance etc.....

I've written...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 30-Mar-2009, 22:35
Replies: 7
Views: 2,624
Posted By Martini
Could be a high resistance connection between the...

Could be a high resistance connection between the battery and the starter but if you are sure all the heavy guage wire connections are clean then it's probably a duff cell in the battery.

If you get...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Mar-2009, 17:12
Replies: 7
Views: 2,116
Posted By Martini
Could be the regulator, especially as it was OK...

Could be the regulator, especially as it was OK for the first mile, but first give the battery a good charge.

With the battery back on the bike make sure that the battery voltage rises slightly when...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Jan-2007, 21:16
Replies: 2
Views: 1,749
Posted By Martini
600SS Screen

Where's the best place to get a new screen for my 1994 600SS?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Dec-2006, 17:58
Replies: 27
Views: 3,022
Posted By Martini
These are the bars I was talking about.

These are the bars I was talking about.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Dec-2006, 17:18
Replies: 27
Views: 3,022
Posted By Martini
They are the raised ones from ExtremeBykeSports....

They are the raised ones from ExtremeBykeSports. They fitted the fork legs OK, but the standard 600SS brake reservoir clouted part of the clip-on.

see...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Dec-2006, 19:09
Replies: 27
Views: 3,022
Posted By Martini
I have some I bought for my 600SS last year at...

I have some I bought for my 600SS last year at the Ally Pally show and never fitted. Alloy, slightly raised. Look just like the Harris GP Clip-Ons in the pic above.

If you are interested I'll take a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Nov-2006, 22:54
Replies: 8
Views: 1,318
Posted By Martini
U2U me your email and I'll send you info on AEG...

U2U me your email and I'll send you info on AEG UPS. Mucho good price for DSC members!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Nov-2006, 16:29
Replies: 8
Views: 1,318
Posted By Martini
I work for a UPS manufacturer and have used UPS...

I work for a UPS manufacturer and have used UPS batteries on cars and bikes with no major problems, although life and performance depends on the design of the battery. Although the Ah capacity may be...
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Oct-2006, 20:31
Replies: 15
Views: 3,910
Posted By Martini
Sidestand

Here you go.

Came off an SS and def fits my 600..... pm me if you want it.

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1616&stc=1&d=1161718227
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Oct-2006, 20:06
Replies: 8
Views: 2,378
Posted By Martini
My original mirrors are in superb nick, I spent...

My original mirrors are in superb nick, I spent ages cleaning, filling and re-painting them. They look great. It was only when I removed the masking tape from the mirror glass that I realised that...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Oct-2006, 10:30
Replies: 8
Views: 2,378
Posted By Martini
That's what I have fitted currently, but they are...

That's what I have fitted currently, but they are very poorly made and no matter how tight I tighten the screw, they gradually drop down and give me a great view of the side of my fairing!

They also...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Oct-2006, 22:02
Replies: 8
Views: 2,378
Posted By Martini
Any ideas if the dealers sell them?

Any ideas if the dealers sell them?
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Oct-2006, 20:39
Replies: 15
Views: 3,910
Posted By Martini
No probs, I'll do it tomorrow.

No probs, I'll do it tomorrow.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Oct-2006, 17:28
Replies: 8
Views: 2,378
Posted By Martini
SS Mirror Glass

Can you get replacement mirror glass or do you have to replace the whole assembly?

Bike is an 1994 600SS and the mirror glasses are scratched.

I notice that the replacement mirrors SS owners use...
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Oct-2006, 17:26
Replies: 15
Views: 3,910
Posted By Martini
Are they the same as the SS series? Cos I have...

Are they the same as the SS series? Cos I have one of those.
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Oct-2006, 20:25
Replies: 23
Views: 4,849
Posted By Martini
Still thinking of stripping the bike (old...

Still thinking of stripping the bike (old Cagiva-built 600SS) and having it re-painted. Depends on end-of-year bonus £?. I'm still torn between having it repainted in original colours (but this time...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-Oct-2006, 21:44
Replies: 12
Views: 3,054
Posted By Martini
Talking Remove the oil light? That's the sort of thing...

Remove the oil light? That's the sort of thing unscrupulous sellers do!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-Oct-2006, 18:55
Replies: 12
Views: 3,054
Posted By Martini
I've fitted mechanical oil pressure switches in...

I've fitted mechanical oil pressure switches in place of oil lights on cars in the past and it's a doddle. I ssumed it would be the same with the bike.

Mount oil pressure gauge. Wire backlight into...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-Oct-2006, 16:26
Replies: 12
Views: 3,054
Posted By Martini
No, I mean an oil pressure gauge. Three times now...

No, I mean an oil pressure gauge. Three times now I have nearly had heart attack when the oil pressure warning light has suddenly come on whilst out riding. Each time it turned out to be a duff...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-Oct-2006, 11:56
Replies: 12
Views: 3,054
Posted By Martini
Fitting an oil pressure gauge

I want to fit an oil pressure gauge to my old 600SS. Anyone done this before? What is involved?

Would fitting an instrument panel from a 750/900SS be the easiest option?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Oct-2006, 19:13
Replies: 1
Views: 1,399
Posted By Martini
Oil Light on 600SS

Went out for a spin today and after a few miles my oil light came on. Stopped and listened to the engine - no sound of impending disaster. Tickover sweet (i.e. sounded like a bag of spanners being...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Aug-2006, 20:58
Replies: 17
Views: 2,334
Posted By Martini
Remember that one grip will have a smaller inside...

Remember that one grip will have a smaller inside diameter than the other. The larger one goes on the throttle.

I once spent ages trying to force the small i/d one onto my throttle side. Got it on...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Jul-2006, 21:20
Replies: 6
Views: 2,211
Posted By Martini
I went for the Diablos in the end. Taking it easy...

I went for the Diablos in the end. Taking it easy whilst they bed in, but they feel very good. Bike turns smoothly, grip feels good and the front no longer twitches over white lines. Got them at...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Jul-2006, 22:18
Replies: 6
Views: 2,211
Posted By Martini
Recommended tyres?

Time to change the tyres on my 600SS.

Any suggestions which tyres i should go for?

I do so few miles I'm more interested in grip and stability than longevity.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Jul-2006, 11:07
Replies: 4
Views: 1,347
Posted By Martini
Many thanks. Did a bit of a bodge and got the...

Many thanks.

Did a bit of a bodge and got the MOT done this morning, but still need to replace it.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Jul-2006, 09:20
Replies: 4
Views: 1,347
Posted By Martini
SS Indicator switches

I'm still searching for a left hand (indicator switch) handle bar assembly for my 1994 SS.

I've snapped off my indicator switch (doh!). MOT now over-due and I need to get this fixed ASAP.

If...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Jun-2006, 20:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,495
Posted By Martini
I'm still loking for one......

I'm still loking for one......
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Jun-2006, 22:16
Replies: 12
Views: 2,464
Posted By Martini
True, but if you get plunged into darkness whilst...

True, but if you get plunged into darkness whilst flying down a dark country lane you could end up in serious sh*t.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jun-2006, 14:16
Replies: 12
Views: 2,464
Posted By Martini
They were about £3 - 4 each. Plus VAT. I take...

They were about £3 - 4 each. Plus VAT.

I take your point. Like I said in my earlier post, if you can get the Gates/Ducati belts then stick with them. The point I was trying to make was that just...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jun-2006, 13:27
Replies: 12
Views: 2,464
Posted By Martini
I started looking at alternatives because a) a...

I started looking at alternatives because a) a genuine Gates/Ducati belt snapped and the dealer couldn't give a t*ss b) it was a long drive to my nearest dealer c) a local Conti dealer had...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jun-2006, 08:27
Replies: 12
Views: 2,464
Posted By Martini
As anyone that reads my posts will know, I like...

As anyone that reads my posts will know, I like to find alternatives to the vastly inflated OEM prices. As someone that sets spare parts prices for my own company I know the mark-ups to be made when...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jun-2006, 08:23
Replies: 11
Views: 2,077
Posted By Martini
I have to confess that in all the years I've done...

I have to confess that in all the years I've done my own oil changes (since 1976) I have only changed the washer once - and that was when there was a small leak. I've never found it a problem, but I...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Jun-2006, 10:55
Replies: 11
Views: 2,077
Posted By Martini
Oil drain copper washer

I know that you are supposed to replace the copper washer on the oil drain bolt each time you change the oil but who does?

do you?

if so, where can I source replacements - do you have to buy the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Jun-2006, 21:02
Replies: 2
Views: 1,241
Posted By Martini
Hi Tim Rattler, Did you manage to find...

Hi Tim Rattler,

Did you manage to find one?

Martini
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-May-2006, 19:41
Replies: 2
Views: 1,241
Posted By Martini
Angry SS Indicator switch assembly wanted

Anyone got a left hand switch assembly to suit a 1994 600SS? (I think all the old SS range used the same switchgear).

I caught my indicator switch with the corner of the tank today and snapped it...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Apr-2006, 21:05
Replies: 10
Views: 2,267
Posted By Martini
Breakdown Cover

Can anyone suggest which breakdown company to go with?

I don't ride vast distances and don't go outside the UK.

I'm with NCI at the moment but they have increased from £39 to £62.50.

Are they any...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Apr-2006, 18:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,457
Posted By Martini
I experimented some years ago with Continental...

I experimented some years ago with Continental belts (rather than the Gates ones Ducati use) for my SS.

I took my old Gates/Ducati belts to an engineering shop to buy genuine Gates belts. (It...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Mar-2006, 19:46
Replies: 29
Views: 3,414
Posted By Martini
You two got me worried, so when I had my 600 to...

You two got me worried, so when I had my 600 to bits today for a pre-season clean I checked my pulleys. Fortunately both are fine.

Monstermob- I have had problems with loose woodruff keys in the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Mar-2006, 00:01
Replies: 2
Views: 1,399
Posted By Martini
Thanks monstermob. And there's nothing wrong with...

Thanks monstermob. And there's nothing wrong with the 0-60 time of a 600SS!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Mar-2006, 19:38
Replies: 2
Views: 1,399
Posted By Martini
Original spec

Does anyone know the original performance spec for the 600SS.
Specifically, weight, fuel consumption, 0-60mph and top speed?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-Oct-2005, 13:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,655
Posted By Martini
I've used normal exhaust sealant. Seems to be...

I've used normal exhaust sealant. Seems to be fine. Be careful not to get too much of it on the outside of the pipe - it looks awful when it dries. It can also make getting the pipe off later a bit...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Sep-2005, 09:33
Replies: 12
Views: 2,570
Posted By Martini
Hmm... not mint but very good. Usual scratches...

Hmm... not mint but very good. Usual scratches and scrapes. I'm in Essex (Chelmsford) - know any good local paint shops?

Good point about the decals/stickers. Where are they available from?

I go...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Sep-2005, 09:26
Replies: 4
Views: 1,652
Posted By Martini
Glynn, what sort of condition is it in?

Glynn, what sort of condition is it in?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Sep-2005, 12:48
Replies: 4
Views: 1,652
Posted By Martini
600SS screen

Where can I get a replacement screen for the old (1994) 600SS?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Sep-2005, 12:47
Replies: 12
Views: 2,570
Posted By Martini
Ye Olde 600SS - refurbishment

I have an old 600SS built in the Cagiva days. I want to keep it for old times sake and I'm thinking of taking it to bits this coming winter to have the paintwork sorted out (usual scratches and...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Sep-2005, 14:08
Replies: 64
Views: 14,092
Posted By Martini
Red

Red
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jul-2005, 20:00
Replies: 15
Views: 1,606
Posted By Martini
What's best....one piece or two?

What's best....one piece or two?
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