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Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Oct-2003, 12:40
Replies: 4
Views: 2,890
Posted By Iconic944ss
Yep - I thought so - here is the REAL owners website.....

took a bit of searching around.....

http://arch.home.texas.net/ss/history.html

Enjoy - Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Oct-2003, 18:10
Replies: 4
Views: 2,890
Posted By Iconic944ss
I thought it looked familiar !!!!!!! Thank...

I thought it looked familiar !!!!!!!

Thank goodness for the ever watchful Shazzam

Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Oct-2003, 12:35
Replies: 4
Views: 2,890
Posted By Iconic944ss
Ebay - USA - The perfect Carby 900ss

I'll put this here as its unlikely anyone here can get this beauty, its where I'd like my 900ss to end up but probably never...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Oct-2003, 11:45
Replies: 4
Views: 2,674
Posted By Iconic944ss
Cheers for that Felix, it sounded very plausible...

Cheers for that Felix, it sounded very plausible until I thought about it for a while.....

The slides have their own springs under the top cover that act directly on the top of the slide - I have to...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Oct-2003, 22:56
Replies: 4
Views: 2,674
Posted By Iconic944ss
Twin carbs cables - WHY ????????????

After much lube-ing, routing and general fannying about with the cables on my 900ss, I have managed to get a fairly light action on the throttle.

But - WHY OH WHY - is there a return cable on the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Sep-2003, 21:03
Replies: 1
Views: 2,767
Posted By Iconic944ss
Carbon look stickers for tank cap

Here is a piccy (at last) of the tank cap stickers for my 900ss.

I bought them from a shop in Newcastle but I believe they were supplied by:

http://www.bikeit.co.uk/index2.htm

I quite like it as...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Sep-2003, 20:57
Replies: 0
Views: 2,607
Posted By Iconic944ss
More 900ss mods No2 - Brakes !!!

The recent brake topic was very timely but I already had the parts to do my little mods so I thought I'd mention them in this forum instead......

I've done two mods at once (sort of sadly)...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Sep-2003, 12:18
Replies: 0
Views: 2,698
Posted By Iconic944ss
More 900ss mods No 1..........

Forgot to mention this one but, since I've been trying to clean out my hard drive I stumbled across the digi-pic I took to help me out if I forgot what I was doing.....

I didnt like the coils...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Sep-2003, 10:18
Replies: 14
Views: 4,619
Posted By Iconic944ss
Cheers Andy, Never been that keen on the...

Cheers Andy,

Never been that keen on the 'new shape' SS fairing - but yours looks MUCH nicer with the Matt Black colour lower section.

Can't see much of the new top section u...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Sep-2003, 22:30
Replies: 14
Views: 4,619
Posted By Iconic944ss
V. Nice looking bike Andy.....and is that 6-pot...

V. Nice looking bike Andy.....and is that 6-pot calipers I see as well???

Guys.....nice Avatars - BUT THEY ARE TOO BIG !!!

Cheers - Frank
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Sep-2003, 09:19
Replies: 7
Views: 3,613
Posted By Iconic944ss
Hope this works ok for you...........

Hope this works ok for you...........
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Sep-2003, 23:34
Replies: 29
Views: 7,571
Posted By Iconic944ss
Nice one! Its good to know that people still put...

Nice one! Its good to know that people still put a lot of time and effort into the 'older' Ducati's.

I did wonder myself about hitting the red-line in top gear and the erm.... (cough)...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 17-Sep-2003, 12:24
Replies: 5
Views: 3,973
Posted By Iconic944ss
I'm still happy with Carole Nash (pardon the...

I'm still happy with Carole Nash (pardon the expression), especially with free breakdown recovery taken into consideration.

Only my first year though - so time will tell.

Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Sep-2003, 21:13
Replies: 2
Views: 3,225
Posted By Iconic944ss
Eat like a pig all winter and buy some 16"...

Eat like a pig all winter and buy some 16" wheels for your baby :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Erm.....seriously - I think the help of a suspension expert might be useful, I seem to remember a guy...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Sep-2003, 21:16
Replies: 4
Views: 2,852
Posted By Iconic944ss
Haaa Haaaaaaa - SHE LIVES !!!

the saga continues.....

Last night I stuck the airbox back on, did some re-routing of the various cables and wired everything back up again.

Lessons:
First - I wasted 20 mins fitting and refitting...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Sep-2003, 18:56
Replies: 4
Views: 2,852
Posted By Iconic944ss
Cheers Phil, Dont really know that much about...

Cheers Phil,

Dont really know that much about the injected bikes - but I know my friend had his TLS put on a full dyno that also provides a full real-time gas analysis so that the condition of the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Sep-2003, 11:58
Replies: 4
Views: 2,852
Posted By Iconic944ss
Carbs, Dynojet, blood sweat and....

Hopefully not tears just yet....

Thought I'd share my latest fun in the 944 camp.

Had enough of the occassional 'hic-up' my beaty has so I decided I wanted to do something...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Sep-2003, 13:03
Replies: 29
Views: 8,458
Posted By Iconic944ss
Men & motors to the rescue ????

Just seen bike shows UK where they stuck a 999 on a Dyno and got and average of 123 brake at the back wheel - hope this is some relief !

Regards - Frank
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Sep-2003, 22:31
Replies: 9
Views: 2,035
Posted By Iconic944ss
Welcome

Not that I have one but here are some suspension settings for some of the newer Dukes - I gleaned them from a bike magazine that is performance related if you get my meaning.

I hope its of use -...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Sep-2003, 10:47
Replies: 1
Views: 2,888
Posted By Iconic944ss
Better not to know ???

I phoned a well respected tuning house the other day after details on if I should change the inlet manifolds on my 944ss.

I read that a company called Malossi:

http://www.malossi.com

not only do...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Sep-2003, 10:36
Replies: 7
Views: 3,054
Posted By Iconic944ss
Mine does slip occasionally when pulling off -...

Mine does slip occasionally when pulling off - but has never slipped when under way - no matter how hard I try to gas her up.

Sounds like a warrenty check-up might be called for?

Good luck - Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Sep-2003, 00:09
Replies: 29
Views: 7,571
Posted By Iconic944ss
Welcome to the mad house Paul! Just had a quick...

Welcome to the mad house Paul!

Just had a quick look at Powerbronze's web site - they list a belly pan for my fully faired bike - but not for yours...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Sep-2003, 09:16
Replies: 3
Views: 2,934
Posted By Iconic944ss
Yep - my '92 900ss even has a side stand...

Yep - my '92 900ss even has a side stand switch built in. It only illuminates an idiot light in the cockpit - nothing more.

I sadly, damaged mine when the starter motor went bad and have not...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Aug-2003, 17:07
Replies: 4
Views: 2,806
Posted By Iconic944ss
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Aug-2003, 11:57
Replies: 36
Views: 8,571
Posted By Iconic944ss
Hmmmmm....have a look

Interesting little site I found:

http://www.buybikesdirect.com

click on the prices button to d/l an excel price list, they are parallel imports and I dont any anything about the reliability of the...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 29-Aug-2003, 11:19
Replies: 3
Views: 4,545
Posted By Iconic944ss
Open weekend at Scott Leather - Barnard Castle this weekend

Factory open w/end 30/31st aug.

Only a small retail element apparently but you can see how the leathers are made and they did say 'Shakey' Byrne and a MonsterMob ducati truck are going to...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Aug-2003, 10:18
Replies: 29
Views: 7,571
Posted By Iconic944ss
Hi Phil - were you with me in the novice group by...

Hi Phil - were you with me in the novice group by any chance, I thought it was a pair of ST4's that were passing me - but if it was a 750 thats even more impressive - good on ya :lol:

Never...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Aug-2003, 15:17
Replies: 6
Views: 3,229
Posted By Iconic944ss
Yep - the standard ss pipes are low slung as they...

Yep - the standard ss pipes are low slung as they also accomodate the pillion footrests as well.

I have SL cans on SS and I can't believe how heavy they are compared to the Simmi (yes -...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Aug-2003, 10:24
Replies: 2
Views: 2,982
Posted By Iconic944ss
LOL - u have a U2U Ian - the 39T sproket is yours...

LOL - u have a U2U Ian - the 39T sproket is yours mate....enjoy.

ps - mine actually stutters ariound the same area, thats partly while I changed sprokets and am fitting a dynojet kit when I get...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 14-Aug-2003, 21:43
Replies: 29
Views: 7,571
Posted By Iconic944ss
Ian - YES - you have a U2U

Ian - YES - you have a U2U
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 14-Aug-2003, 00:23
Replies: 3
Views: 3,652
Posted By Iconic944ss
Forks - Uprates / suggestions etc.

Just wondered what fork alterations / upgrades anyone has made to the older Showa forks.

I've just got a newer set of standard springs to replace my 10 year old ones (gotta be saggy by now) -...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Aug-2003, 23:05
Replies: 29
Views: 7,571
Posted By Iconic944ss
The B & C Website is excellent - link on the...

The B & C Website is excellent - link on the 'Road & Race link' and a brill PDF file will load listing loads of Ducati spec's

:lol::devil::lol::devil::lol::devil:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Aug-2003, 22:57
Replies: 29
Views: 7,571
Posted By Iconic944ss
M&P accessories actually sent me the C&S...

M&P accessories actually sent me the C&S I think they had 'JP' stamped on them. Sadly, the rear was a 39T when the standard for a 900 is 37T.

However, I bought my 41T via a guy privately...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Aug-2003, 21:15
Replies: 29
Views: 7,571
Posted By Iconic944ss
Nice one Chris - you've just convinced me I...

Nice one Chris - you've just convinced me I NEED a SL rear end (and my bike as well)...:lol::lol::lol:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Aug-2003, 20:42
Replies: 29
Views: 7,571
Posted By Iconic944ss
Altered gearing via Sprocket changes

Woooooooooo Hooooooooooooooo

Just changed the rear sprocket on my 900ss from the standard 37T to a 41T and the different is almost unbeliveable.

Its like a different bike.

The main effect is that...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Aug-2003, 20:35
Replies: 0
Views: 3,444
Posted By Iconic944ss
More on Carbs

I've had a bit of a rant lately about trying to do a (spare) set of carb rebuilds in the general section - well I thought I'm mention something abit more specific about the Carby...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Aug-2003, 21:26
Replies: 1
Views: 3,485
Posted By Iconic944ss
Hi There, No need to hunt, plenty of spares...

Hi There,

No need to hunt, plenty of spares shops (including Ducati) will sell you an original screen.

I had a problem trying to find a high rise / flip-up for mine - I have an original and a...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 31-Jul-2003, 22:52
Replies: 0
Views: 4,992
Posted By Iconic944ss
Alternative starter solonoid unit

There is a web site that lists alternative items that can be used for some of the older Dukes:

Ducati Parts Interchangeability List (http://www.users.waitrose.com/~paso/parts.htm)

It listed a Mini...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 31-Jul-2003, 21:59
Replies: 9
Views: 4,199
Posted By Iconic944ss
Welcome - and nice one, very envious of the...

Welcome - and nice one, very envious of the Superlights, great bikes.

I'm sure there are SL owners in here but the member list does not appear to be searchable never mind, there are so many...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 31-Jul-2003, 21:55
Replies: 7
Views: 4,242
Posted By Iconic944ss
Hee Hee, welcome on-board - yep using the strap...

Hee Hee, welcome on-board - yep using the strap method id exactly the one I preferred to employ for changing my steering head bearings. Using the type with rachets built-in makes the job much...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jul-2003, 22:20
Replies: 3
Views: 1,926
Posted By Iconic944ss
Mtce CD-Rom on E-bay USA

Only appeared - it might be of use to someone with a CD-Writer :devil::roll:

Maintenance CD-ROM (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=34240&item=2425379176)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Jul-2003, 10:30
Replies: 13
Views: 6,973
Posted By Iconic944ss
R1 front end on a Duke !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yep, I thought the same thing but, I remembered a site I looked up for my brother who has a Yamaha TRX850 and they apparently also have the same diameter (50mm) forks as our beloved Dukes.

Here is...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Jul-2003, 10:14
Replies: 13
Views: 6,222
Posted By Iconic944ss
Hi Colin, Thanks for the Internet explorer tip -...

Hi Colin,

Thanks for the Internet explorer tip - the resizing worked but I have not idea why it didnt work before.

Dreammachine always used the be the bee's knees once upon a time but they...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jul-2003, 21:33
Replies: 10
Views: 8,431
Posted By Iconic944ss
As mentioned busters now also have some...

As mentioned busters now also have some interesting top yoke conversions for our beloved 'SS's !!!!

They now have a web site and here is the link for the yoke...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jul-2003, 21:30
Replies: 12
Views: 6,278
Posted By Iconic944ss
I seem to vagely remember an American company...

I seem to vagely remember an American company (Bel-ray ???) used to sell fork oil that contained a component to make fork seal "swell" and seal correctly.

Just thought I'd throw that in.

Is it...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Jul-2003, 23:05
Replies: 13
Views: 6,973
Posted By Iconic944ss
Hmmm, Isnt owning a bike all about freedom and...

Hmmm,

Isnt owning a bike all about freedom and individuality??? I think 'personalising' your own machine is a part of putting your own stamp on it - for whatever reason.

Likewise -...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-Jul-2003, 00:58
Replies: 0
Views: 3,328
Posted By Iconic944ss
No Mallory but - some very interesting Dukes for Sale

Despite my best efforts fitting a tall screen to my 944ss after a through soaking last week, I'm going to admit to being a total softie for not riding down to Mallory as it was "hissing" down...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-Jun-2003, 22:55
Replies: 10
Views: 5,233
Posted By Iconic944ss
Sorry to hear of your probs....Buster accessories...

Sorry to hear of your probs....Buster accessories have lots of Duke regulators mentioned on their website for £60 but sadly, not yours specifically.

Dont know how good they are or if they need...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Jun-2003, 21:16
Replies: 10
Views: 8,431
Posted By Iconic944ss
As another short term stop-gap you could always...

As another short term stop-gap you could always try putting some foam grips on as well....made a noticable difference on my dumper truck :sing:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Jun-2003, 09:17
Replies: 10
Views: 8,431
Posted By Iconic944ss
Search for 'Helibars' either on the...

Search for 'Helibars' either on the 'net or the old board - I remember putting a link in thre ages ago.

I'm looking at another route as the Helibars are about £220 !!!!

Busters...
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