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Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Dec-2005, 21:24
Replies: 5
Views: 1,617
Posted By icarus
Yep, I very nearly bought it but a catalogue of...

Yep, I very nearly bought it but a catalogue of errors prevented it.
Must have been fate.

I really didn't want to buy anything other than a Ducati but I tried out the SP just because I was offered a...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Dec-2005, 21:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,617
Posted By icarus
Sorry gentlemen but...

I sold the SS and bought an SP1.

I won't say the 'H' word on here but you all know what I'm talking about.

:)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Dec-2005, 21:30
Replies: 27
Views: 4,012
Posted By icarus
It all sounds fishy to me. Send me the reg number...

It all sounds fishy to me.
Send me the reg number I'll have a look to see what its registered as.

If he's reluctant to give you the reg then walk away.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Dec-2005, 21:49
Replies: 20
Views: 3,767
Posted By icarus
They've said they'll get it sorted and they...

They've said they'll get it sorted and they probably will, my concern is any lasting damage it may have caused.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Dec-2005, 21:34
Replies: 20
Views: 3,767
Posted By icarus
Just to add... Once I got going it stopped...

Just to add...

Once I got going it stopped glowing, probably cooled by the wind, but it was glowing when warming up and when I stopped at the side of the road it started glowing again.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Dec-2005, 21:31
Replies: 20
Views: 3,767
Posted By icarus
No, haven't signed anything or given any deposit....

No, haven't signed anything or given any deposit.
I instantly said I didn't want it but then said I'd ask some questions and let them know tomorrow.

I'm getting a good deal and would really like it...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Dec-2005, 21:28
Replies: 9
Views: 2,002
Posted By icarus
URGENT HELP PLEASE

I also posted this in the 'SS' forum (sorry but I need to make a quick decision and need quick advice)

Went to the bikeshop tonight to sign the finance for my Ducati (2003 SS) and as it was being...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Dec-2005, 21:13
Replies: 20
Views: 3,767
Posted By icarus
OMG!! HELP PLEASE

Went to the bikeshop tonight to sign the finance for my Ducati (2003 SS) and as it was being warmed up for a test ride the exhaust downpipe on the vertical cylinder started glowing red hot, I took it...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Nov-2005, 17:41
Replies: 16
Views: 2,752
Posted By icarus
Thats a very good question. If you widen your...

Thats a very good question.

If you widen your parameters then I could also trade my bike for an NC30 and leave you for dead anyway.

My 600ss is geared to hit 100mph in top at 8,500rpm. So tuned or...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Nov-2005, 16:16
Replies: 16
Views: 2,752
Posted By icarus
Exactly. The thought of another engine did cross...

Exactly.
The thought of another engine did cross my mind but then it would become a different bike and if I was going to do that it would be less painfull to just buy a 900ss (which I almost did...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Nov-2005, 23:01
Replies: 16
Views: 2,752
Posted By icarus
I am interested, I was going to ask on here about...

I am interested, I was going to ask on here about the big bore kit but I didn't dare because I thought the price of one would make me miserable.
The bike is only worth £1500 and so far I'm spending...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Nov-2005, 23:01
Replies: 16
Views: 2,752
Posted By icarus
Thats what he said...I was on my mobile at work...

Thats what he said...I was on my mobile at work and it was noisy so I had to keep asking him to repeat himself and I felt a bit daft when I didn't hear him properly for the third time.

I hadn't...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Nov-2005, 22:15
Replies: 16
Views: 2,752
Posted By icarus
removing 600ss engine for blueprint

My engine is off to Baines racing for a blueprint, mild tune and general TLC soon.

The bloke at Baines told me to be careful when removing it because taking the starter motor off the wrong way will...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Nov-2005, 22:58
Replies: 2
Views: 1,929
Posted By icarus
900ssie

I'm about to purchase one of these, a 2002 (last year they were made) on an '03 plate.

Just wondering about spec, I've read that the 2002 version has ohlins rear shock as standard but I'm sure this...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Aug-2005, 22:42
Replies: 7
Views: 2,077
Posted By icarus
In that case I'd like to offer myself up. I'm...

In that case I'd like to offer myself up.
I'm cheap and not fussy.

And apparently its ok as long as you don't kiss and cuddle afterwards:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Jul-2005, 00:21
Replies: 2
Views: 3,280
Posted By icarus
I've found 30 front and 34 rear works for me, its...

I've found 30 front and 34 rear works for me, its bit below recommended but I like to feel the tyres working. Another 2 psi in the front and rear and it feels like the tyres are skipping a bit over...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Jul-2005, 22:30
Replies: 6
Views: 1,584
Posted By icarus
The collector box seems to be ok, it had a small...

The collector box seems to be ok, it had a small crack on the join but welded no problem. The front downpipe just cracked right round, I took it to get welded but it was just like tissue paper and...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Jul-2005, 20:34
Replies: 6
Views: 1,584
Posted By icarus
Thanks. I thought they were all the same...

Thanks.

I thought they were all the same too.
The dealer (in the NW) seemed pretty sure of what he was saying but I thought he was mistaken. As far as I know they started making the 600 in 1994. My...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Jul-2005, 21:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,584
Posted By icarus
Help please

I have been told today that 600ss models were changed in 1994. Apparently mine is a pre-change model so the exhaust that I need is different from a post 1994 change model.

Does anyone know if a full...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Jul-2005, 11:13
Replies: 7
Views: 1,798
Posted By icarus
And if you do scrap it I'll have the downpipes:D

And if you do scrap it I'll have the downpipes:D
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Jun-2005, 16:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,316
Posted By icarus
Yes they are thanks, I saw them yesterday and...

Yes they are thanks, I saw them yesterday and emailed the bloke and he said he wanted £75 for them, don't know if thats good or not. I'm guessing if the auction doesn't get near what he wants he'll...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Jun-2005, 14:39
Replies: 2
Views: 1,316
Posted By icarus
600ss downpipes needed

Hi does anyone know where I can find a set of used downpipes?

I have tried all the breakers I can think of M1, Blacks etc

The front downpipe snapped off by the manifold with no chance of welding....
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jun-2005, 18:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,347
Posted By icarus
Yep sorted. Had to phone Ducati John to ask his...

Yep sorted.
Had to phone Ducati John to ask his advice.

It was air trapped in the master cylinder, pig of a job to bleed - took me over an hour just to bleed it, had to tilt the master cylinder to...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jun-2005, 11:52
Replies: 2
Views: 1,347
Posted By icarus
clutch problem

Stuck again....:puzzled: :lol:

Fitted a goodrich clutch hose but then found my clutch master cylinder was blocked, plus the piston kept sticking and wouldn't bleed. So I put some air through it to...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Jun-2005, 17:56
Replies: 3
Views: 1,854
Posted By icarus
I had the exact same problem but on a Yamaha I...

I had the exact same problem but on a Yamaha I used to own.
It turned out it was a blob of dried paint in one of the fuel pipes which restricted the flow of fuel. It was fine on low revs but after a...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-Jun-2005, 11:26
Replies: 3
Views: 1,713
Posted By icarus
Its an easy job. If you intend doing your own...

Its an easy job.
If you intend doing your own maintenance I would recommend getting a Haynes manual, the fuel filter replacement will be in there as will all other maintenance you need to do.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 31-May-2005, 20:07
Replies: 0
Views: 1,118
Posted By icarus
Ducati John - great guy

You probably already know but...

Ducati John in Leeds is a top bloke if you want your bike servicing or fixing.

He specialises in Ducati but will work on any bike.
He fixed me up at the weekend at...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 31-May-2005, 19:57
Replies: 4
Views: 1,811
Posted By icarus
Thanks for the help guys. The shops in the North...

Thanks for the help guys.

The shops in the North West can order stuff and get it to me within a couple of days but its no good if like today you wanted to go for a ride out and the throttle cable...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 31-May-2005, 17:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,811
Posted By icarus
Nightmare finding spares

I'm having a nightmare trying to get spares for my 600ss.
Everywhere I ring north of the midlands hasn't got anything in stock and I have to order it.

I couldn't get fork seals and had to get them...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Jan-2005, 18:10
Replies: 19
Views: 4,460
Posted By icarus
I'm not going to bother with twin exhausts or...

I'm not going to bother with twin exhausts or probably not even twin disks. I don't like the way my wheels have been finished in red with silver rims so I will be changing them and probably to black...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Jan-2005, 01:13
Replies: 19
Views: 3,398
Posted By icarus
Thanks for the links. I'm guessing that at some...

Thanks for the links.

I'm guessing that at some point my bike has had a major overhaul because a lot of parts look polished and for a 1994 bike its obviously been touched up in places because it...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jan-2005, 21:31
Replies: 19
Views: 4,460
Posted By icarus
I really like the look of that mate, the black...

I really like the look of that mate, the black wheels are a good touch.

Whats the difference between the superlight and the supersport?
And do you know where I can get a single seat unit?

stu
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jan-2005, 21:30
Replies: 19
Views: 3,398
Posted By icarus
I like the look of the the black wheeled...

I like the look of the the black wheeled superlight thats on another thread by 900SL Pete.

Wonder what black wheels and white frame would come out like.
Need to get hold of a single seat conversion...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jan-2005, 19:53
Replies: 19
Views: 3,398
Posted By icarus
All numbers tally with log book and look...

All numbers tally with log book and look original, plus I bought it from a dealer who knows its history. I have all MOT certs confirming milage and the last bloke owned it for 8 years.

Its been...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jan-2005, 19:18
Replies: 19
Views: 3,398
Posted By icarus
"WINTER" ?? Whats that?:D - mind you...

"WINTER" ?? Whats that?:D - mind you I'm on a Ducati now and they don't like the cold and wet do they?

Where do you get your service done? I need a 12k service.

stu
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jan-2005, 19:07
Replies: 19
Views: 3,398
Posted By icarus
Good stuff mate. Thanks for the welcome. Like I...

Good stuff mate.
Thanks for the welcome.
Like I said I'm due to fly off on a posting Sunday night and won't be back until May but it would be good to meet up before or after then for a ride, weather...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jan-2005, 18:57
Replies: 19
Views: 3,398
Posted By icarus
You'll need to refresh my memory mate, I left...

You'll need to refresh my memory mate, I left Trentham about 10 years ago (I'm 32 now).
I away on a posting but will be back in UK in May. I'll certainly come for a ride to down to my old haunts for...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jan-2005, 18:50
Replies: 19
Views: 3,398
Posted By icarus
The guy laquered them on:o:puzzled: otherwise...

The guy laquered them on:o:puzzled: otherwise they would already be off.....
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jan-2005, 18:47
Replies: 19
Views: 3,398
Posted By icarus
Also notice some of you boys come from places not...

Also notice some of you boys come from places not far or very familiar to me.

I grew up in Trentham (north staffs) and now live in Lancaster. The bloke who owned this bike for the last 8 years lived...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jan-2005, 18:45
Replies: 19
Views: 3,398
Posted By icarus
Who's Mav?

Who's Mav?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jan-2005, 18:44
Replies: 19
Views: 3,398
Posted By icarus
Also does anyone know where I can get the single...

Also does anyone know where I can get the single seat conversion kit?

I think as soon as I get the time I'm going to have the frame done in gold.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jan-2005, 18:39
Replies: 19
Views: 3,398
Posted By icarus
white frame

Hi

I recently bought a 600SS with a white frame, its the only one I've ever seen with a white frame and I was wondering if they left the factory like this or has it been...
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