I am stiil tremblng. I have just achieved a dream and purchased the Ducati I have always wanted; a 1996 900ss/sp with 13K on the clock...
I have never owned a Duc or even ridden one and after having put a grand total of 22 miles on the thing getting it home I must say it is even more that it is cracked up to be. I have to change my scivvies.
Just thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Crow and I live in Austin, TX and I look forward to learning from you people as I explore my new bike.
Oh man do I know that feeling! I've lusted after the early SS bikes ever since I saw my first one in a cycle world mag back in the early 90's. (I still have the picture of it I cut out of the mag) Well three years ago I finally made the leap and got my 93SS and I have loved every minute of it! Drove it home on a blistery Feb day.... I didn't care..... you couldn't erase my smile (cause it was frozen) No need to say it but Enjoy! And welcome to the club!
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1993 966SS animal
1987 700 Suzuki Intruder
Congrats. I never understood the whole early supersport craze myself, but to each his own I guess. Speaking of track days, I would love to take out my SS on one, how do I find one near me? (Chicago)
Welcome to the board and congratulations on the sweet ride. Don't hesitate to post whenever you have questions. There is a lot of knowledge floating around here and folks always seem to be willing to help out.
Best regards,
Jeff
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Congrats. I never understood the whole early supersport craze myself, but to each his own I guess. Speaking of track days, I would love to take out my SS on one, how do I find one near me? (Chicago)
Well some of it might have to do with this, my daily...
I tend to be a big fan of serviceable, utilitarian motorcycles. I put about 200 to 250 miles a day on that XR. I see the carbed SS as the last great cafe racer. I can actually learn to and afford to work on it (read modify) and ride it all over the country. I plan to keep the mods within reason and mild. I wanna see just how long this sucker will last. I view my ownership of this bike as a stewardship.
As to track days, that is behind me, at least for now. I do drag race and am building an H1 powered beast for that.
Thank you all for welcoming me and I will sit back and learn for now.
Congrats. I never understood the whole early supersport craze myself, but to each his own I guess. Speaking of track days, I would love to take out my SS on one, how do I find one near me? (Chicago)
Congrats. I never understood the whole early supersport craze myself, but to each his own I guess. Speaking of track days, I would love to take out my SS on one, how do I find one near me? (Chicago)
Take a look at sportbiketracktime.com. Good organization and they do events at Autobahn. You've also got Gingerman ( South Haven, Mi ) and Blackhawk...
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Congrats. I never understood the whole early supersport craze myself, but to each his own I guess. Speaking of track days, I would love to take out my SS on one, how do I find one near me? (Chicago)
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His street: 2005 800SS, track: 1989 FZR400/630
Thanks Chaas and thanks quickdraw. I was thinking about asking around at the local Motorcycle Retail Monopoly here in chicago, but I figure to them it's all about retail and very little with the actual sport of it.
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