Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 > 1990 900 Supersport. Should I or shouldn't I?

[mjbayley]

Here I am busy sorting out a new venture ? Wassup !!

[IpswichTony74]

Hi Mark, I don't suppose by some miracle you do still have the 750 for sale?

[IpswichTony74]

Hi again everyone. Fingers crossed I hope to get the 750 and I'm really excited about it. However, I'm still looking for a 900 so the missus can have the750 and I get the 900. I've found another but once again would be interested and grateful of any and all opinions.

This one has 24500 miles, servicing has been sporadic (but no history) based on when the bike has been used but it has only covered 3000 miles in 9 years. It was MOTd lat August, but hasn't had the belts changed since 2004. The dreaded Weber carbs are also still fitted, there are some slight cracks around screws near the headlight and cosmetic damage to one silencer and will need a new back tyre soon.

Asking price is 2100 but the chap is open to offers.

Right guys, over to you.

[IpswichTony74]

I should also add that the MOT had advisories. Fluctuation if brake pressure and slight play in rear wheel bearings

[ChrisBushell]

Fluctuation in brake pressure is probably a warped disc and wheel bearings would be expected in something that has been used that little.

[kiwicoops]

Disk may just be underused, cleaning and spinning the bobbins, then getting the brake pads hot against the disc with some repeated heavy braking can get it to pass the mot.

pete

[IpswichTony74]

I've been quotIf the belts were last done 9 years ago but the bike was used last year should that be a concern that they weren't changed then?

I've been quoted 500+ vat for service and belts but doesn't include shims. With the added additional potential cost of discs and bearings is it unreasonable to make an offer based on what it will cost to get the bike sorted. I feel that 2150 is an ok price if all this had been done already.

Also, although the bike has done 24500 miles what kind of longevity can be expected from these engines. And finally, (I think) how bothered should I be that it still has the Webers, should I take into account changing them at some point too?