Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 > buzzing tank

[chicken]

When I turn the ignition on (but before starting the bike) I hear a loud buzzing from the tank which I think is the fuel pump.

Is this normal for a 96 900ss or should I be shopping for a new pump before this one goes kaput?

[Iconic944ss]

Dont think you should worry - my '93 900ss fuel pump makes a fair amount of noise too and still keeps on going. I was going to change the fuel filter on mine but after removing the filler cap and housing and having a poke about inside - I decided against it since everything looked pretty clean.

I guess as long as the noise is consistant (primed) and the bike runs fine otherwise, it sounds ok.

Regards - Frank

[chicken]

thanks for the advice Frank.

One less thing to worry about. Now, about the frame welding, suspension, clutch, lights, brakes......:P

[Iconic944ss]

Hee Hee....

Frame welds...check em all, esp headstock

Sus...overhaul front...White Power do a nice cheap (£250) shox for the back

Clutch - JHP do a nice upgrade slave cylinder to reduce the lever effort

Lights ..... Halogen or increase power

Brakes .... Better pads (check the board, Carbone Lorraine, etc) braided lines ( run one line down to wheel, then jump a one over/under the mudguard..... Nissin Master cyclinder or 6 - pot upgrade

Its all down to time/money/enthuasiam I guess.....

Good Luck .... Happy New Year.....

Nice 2 c another 2Valver on the site

Regards - Frank

[chicken]

mmm...all sounds yummy...

I know the money spent on upgrades will never add to the value (as evidenced by the guy I bought the bike from!). On the other hand, this is the bike that I have always wanted and I'm going to keep her forever!!!!

The enthusiasm is there but time and money is in short supply. Will hopefully get a bit of both in the spring....

Happy new year to you and yours. Drop me a line if you are in the docklands area - first drink is on me! (goes for everyone else on the board).

cheers, Chi

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