Ducati 600ss FAQ - 900 Engine in 600 Frame
I bought myself a Ducati 600ss this year so thought I'd gather some Usenet threads together here that cover questions and answers related to the bike.
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From: kksnowl (kksnowl@watchmail.com) Subject: 900ss frame Newsgroups: alt.motorcycles.ducati, rec.motorcycles.tech Date: 2000/02/13 Hi all, I wont to buy 600ss 94 that switched engine to 900 I have a few questions: 1. the frame had a friction in the head near the clipon and now its fix. I heard that all the ss are suffering from this friction. dose it mean that i will have to change to a new frame? what is the cost of a new frame in europe? 2. this motorcycle is standing with out moving about a year out side. the chain is full with rust, the tiers (dunlop d207) are dry, do i need to change them? 3. what do i need to check more to know the expenses? 4. what is the thickness of the brake plat that is still good? * this motorcycle was 600ss and changed to 900 engine also the front suspension changed to the 900ss original. another brake plate was added. *the motorcycle was driven every end of week for aggressive sport ride. thanks kksnowl
Reply From: Tele Cyber Cafe (estefania2000_uk@yahoo.co.uk) Subject: Re: 900ss frame Date: 2000/02/16 I would seriously recommend speaking with a ducati dealer on this issue. Once look at the bike will tell them more than you could ever tell us through email. If you speak french or feel confident with english over the phone, you could try simpson Ducati +00 33 4 67 03 07 00 Cool? david@graves.ch
Reply From: The Older Gentleman (Chateau.Murray@btinternet.com) > > 1. the frame had a friction in the head near the clipon and now its fix. > I heard that all the ss are suffering from this friction. dose it mean > that i will have to change to a new frame? what is the cost of a new > frame in europe? I'm sorry - what is a "friction"? Do you mean a damper? If so, as long as the bike handles OK without it, don't bother changing the frame. > 2. this motorcycle is standing with out moving about a year out side. > the chain is full with rust, the tiers (dunlop d207) are dry, do i need > to change them? No > 3. what do i need to check more to know the expenses? It's a Ducati. It will be expensive. > 4. what is the thickness of the brake plat that is still good? > * this motorcycle was 600ss and changed to 900 engine also the front > suspension changed to the 900ss original. another brake plate was added. This means, I think, that the single front dosc on the 600SS was doubled up. Good move. To be honest, it sounds like a *horrible* abortion of a motorcycle and I strongly advise you not to buy it. Neil Murray 750SS GT750 CB400F CD175
Reply From: GUILLAUME TAS D'HOMME (guillaume.tasdhomme@free.fr) Date: 2000/02/17 Hi, I'm Ago and I write from France (ago@ironmaiden.com). I totally agree with the "Older Gentleman". It seems to be a very special motorbike I wouldn't buy even if I could. The thickness limit for a front disk is, according to the French technical datas I've got here, are 4.5millimeters (0.177 inches) - over this limit, the disk is out of comission. You can have a look at the official ducati website (www.ducati.com). They provide technical datas, and they could help you. For example, they've got all the official dealers addresses, and so on. Bye (E-Mail me if you want any other information).
Reply From: kksnowl (kksnowl@watchmail.com) Date: 2000/02/19 sorry, i forgot to tell you that in my country there was importer of ducati just between 93-94. so all the few ducati we have in the country are this age. so, if i wont to buy a new frame, i will have to fly to europe to change the frame. (there are people that did that!). the price for this motorcycle is about 8000$, but he is willing to give the bike in 3000$. so with this price i'm considering to buy it and change the frame in europe. BTW its hard to find a good ducati in my country think there are about 50 that on the road!!!). thanks kksnowl