Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950  25-Jun-2004, 13:33 |
| Replies: 15 Views: 4,430 I know this is an old topic but I've not been...
I know this is an old topic but I've not been able to log in for ages......
The source of the knocking noise was traced to the front cylinder where the piston skirt was picking up on the cylinder... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-Oct-2003, 22:44 |
| Replies: 15 Views: 4,430 The dealer has offered to put a new barrel and...
The dealer has offered to put a new barrel and piston in under warranty. However, I feel that I would be left with a comprimised engine. Without looking at the critical components it is difficult... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Oct-2003, 15:21 |
| Replies: 15 Views: 4,430 Noisey Valves III
The root cause of the noise appears to be a scuffed bore and piston on the front cylinder. Has anyone suffered the same fate? I'm going to inspect the bearing shells and oil pump for signs of... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Oct-2003, 12:30 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 2,861 Rear hugger
I love the look of the SS (don't we all?) however, I think that a nice carbon rear hugger would finish the bike off nicely.
Are they any alternatives to the Ducati item that are cheaper?
Chris |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Oct-2003, 12:27 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 3,197 1000DS vs 900
I've got a 2002 900SS - so it has the wheels, swing arm, ohlins etc. but the old clocks, engine, etc.
Has anyone ridden both bikes? Is the new engine significantly better than the old 900... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Oct-2003, 12:22 |
| Replies: 15 Views: 4,430 Noisey valves II
Finally took the bike back to the dealer after much deliberation and they have confirmed that the valve adjustment is out. It is booked back in to have the work done. I'll let you know what... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Jun-2003, 12:41 |
| Replies: 15 Views: 4,430 Noisey Valves?
I have a 2002 900SS which has done about 1000 miles. When the engine is not upto full working temperature (first 5-8 miles) there is a metallic noise from the front of the engine (when running below... |
