Ducati 900ss Revamp
09-28-2008, 10:56 AM
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Ducati 900ss Revamp
We bought this a couple weeks ago and have transformed it a bit yall let me know what you think. Its not a monster.
Modified by fuzzynutz at 3:01 PM 9/28/2008
Modified by fuzzynutz at 3:01 PM 9/28/2008
09-28-2008, 12:06 PM
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Re: Ducati 900ss Revamp (MSchu)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MSchu »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Pantha engine with straight pipes? 
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lol, it's soooo FN loud but it sounds so sick
</TD></TR></TABLE>lol, it's soooo FN loud but it sounds so sick
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Re: Ducati 900ss Revamp (ATYPR)
It's a 95 900ss. When we got it the guy was tryng to convert it to a 916, it had all of the 916 fairings on it as well as the headlamp assembly and the Termignoni exhaust. We never heard it with the pipes on it but one listen to it camn out like this was all it took. It's actually been a preety fun and interesting project. We have never realy done a crotchrocket before, my old bike was a Honda Magna.(heres the link)http://www.hondamarketplace.com/zerothread/2211471. So its had its ups and downs put im pretty happy with it so far. Next week we get to wire the bike and delete all the crap we dont need. I will be finishing the seat and rear sets this week as well as reinstalling the rear brakes.
09-30-2008, 08:52 PM
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Re: Ducati 900ss Revamp (fuzzynutz)
I dunno about you but my *** hurts just looking at it. Don't lie, you took it for a spin like that right? Looks hawt! 
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10-03-2008, 03:45 PM
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awesome start, i think the seat will make it or break it for me. too short of a tail might look awkward.
then again, it may be really cool too.
nice build
then again, it may be really cool too.
nice build
10-06-2008, 11:55 AM
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Re: (bad-monkey)
The seat will be done this week along with the controls, I am going to use some ATV spiked pegs instead of the stock ones then this baby goes up for sale. 
10-20-2008, 09:41 AM
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dude... I really would be scared of the stability issue with a control layout/seating position like that. Have you guys ridden around with that layout?
10-20-2008, 09:51 AM
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Re: (MSchu)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MSchu »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dude... I really would be scared of the stability issue with a control layout/seating position like that. Have you guys ridden around with that layout?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I agree looks scary. I would slide down the controls 1.5-2 inches atleast and fab up some wild high/back rear sets then it will be a mean mo fo
I agree looks scary. I would slide down the controls 1.5-2 inches atleast and fab up some wild high/back rear sets then it will be a mean mo fo
10-20-2008, 09:58 AM
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Seating is much lower, so that is a good thing... lower gravity center, but the reach to the controls and the fact that the 900ss is a sport oriented head angle makes me want to go slowly until I was sure I could handle direction changes accurately. The pantha was not the fast handling bike in the world, so you may be okay... it just looks it might be a little wacky. one would have to ride it to be sure though, your range of movement is nearly at its max, and your sitting with the bars straight ahead
10-21-2008, 05:15 AM
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Re: (MSchu)
the controls are being moved forward of the clutch cover
This bike is being rebuilt more as a bobber/cruiser than a canyon carver.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LAS2K »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">1. Do you plan on putting a rear brake?
2. How do you expect to turn when your elbows are locked? </TD></TR></TABLE>
The rear brake will be installed as soon as the controls are done. Fuzzynutz rode it around a little and it turns fine. In that pic, the bars are turned to the left.
This bike is being rebuilt more as a bobber/cruiser than a canyon carver.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LAS2K »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">1. Do you plan on putting a rear brake?
2. How do you expect to turn when your elbows are locked? </TD></TR></TABLE>
The rear brake will be installed as soon as the controls are done. Fuzzynutz rode it around a little and it turns fine. In that pic, the bars are turned to the left.
10-21-2008, 09:45 AM
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Re: (MSchu)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MSchu »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Bobbers are cool... I just wouldn't want you out on the road and become someones victim because you couldn't safely control your ride </TD></TR></TABLE>
Trust me I would'nt put something unsafe on the road. Yes it's more difficult to ride than some but are'nt all custom bikes? When was the last time you rode a comfortable Chopper? With the controls in the forward position it is pretty easy to manuver I just finished the the gear lever on the left side and it works great. I rode through 4 the gear yesterday to about 80 with no problems. Now its time to start fabing hte rear brake setup. It utilizes spikes ATV pegs so you get a real good footing regardless, but thanks for all of your comments and questions it's helping me to fab a better bike.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Trust me I would'nt put something unsafe on the road. Yes it's more difficult to ride than some but are'nt all custom bikes? When was the last time you rode a comfortable Chopper? With the controls in the forward position it is pretty easy to manuver I just finished the the gear lever on the left side and it works great. I rode through 4 the gear yesterday to about 80 with no problems. Now its time to start fabing hte rear brake setup. It utilizes spikes ATV pegs so you get a real good footing regardless, but thanks for all of your comments and questions it's helping me to fab a better bike.
10-21-2008, 10:11 AM
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Cool... be safe.
with a rake in the 24° range... its not the traditional bobber or "Raked" layout... I just wanted you to be aware. While 24° moderate for modern SPORT bikes, it could possibly be a handful during certain maneuvers when your laid out like that, specially in combination with a lack of range of movement... I wouldn't want you to get tank slappers @100+mph, that's no fun for anyone
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with a rake in the 24° range... its not the traditional bobber or "Raked" layout... I just wanted you to be aware. While 24° moderate for modern SPORT bikes, it could possibly be a handful during certain maneuvers when your laid out like that, specially in combination with a lack of range of movement... I wouldn't want you to get tank slappers @100+mph, that's no fun for anyone
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10-21-2008, 11:31 AM
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No it is not anything remotlly resembling anything traditional that's what I like about it. To tell you the truth I don't ever plan on seeing 100+..... anyways, I leave that to rest of you crazy's personally I dont think I have enough sense to be going that fast on a motorcycle, It was just a cool build and something totally off the wall.
10-21-2008, 11:59 AM
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Re: (MSchu)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MSchu »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Cool... be safe.
with a rake in the 24° range... its not the traditional bobber or "Raked" layout... I just wanted you to be aware. While 24° moderate for modern SPORT bikes, it could possibly be a handful during certain maneuvers when your laid out like that, specially in combination with a lack of range of movement... I wouldn't want you to get tank slappers @100+mph, that's no fun for anyone
Modified by MSchu at 11:23 AM 10/21/2008</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks for all of the info. Ur getting a lil bit to techy for me though, Do you fabricate bikes or ride stock ones? Not trying to start a fight but stock and safe just dont apeal to me.
with a rake in the 24° range... its not the traditional bobber or "Raked" layout... I just wanted you to be aware. While 24° moderate for modern SPORT bikes, it could possibly be a handful during certain maneuvers when your laid out like that, specially in combination with a lack of range of movement... I wouldn't want you to get tank slappers @100+mph, that's no fun for anyone
Modified by MSchu at 11:23 AM 10/21/2008</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks for all of the info. Ur getting a lil bit to techy for me though, Do you fabricate bikes or ride stock ones? Not trying to start a fight but stock and safe just dont apeal to me.
