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alright, let's not get all teary-eyed about this...seriously.  hopefully i'll still be welcomed in the group with my next bike, even if it has a much larger gas tank and sounds like a sewing machine...  :-\

for sale is a 1996 supersport 900 SP, #921, or, the hunter s. thompson special, as i like to call it.

the bike has approaching 34k miles on it, and has a clear and clean texas title.  i'm kind of lazy, though, and it's still actually in the previous owner's name.   :P

some of the mods i can think of off the top of my head (which isn't saying much):
ohlin's rear shock
steering damper (right side)
adjustable front forks (prev. owner claims that forks had an upgrade kit done...new valving or springs; i'm not sure though)
new-ish wave rotors in the front
new-ish brake pads front and rear
steel braided brake lines (front and rear)
STM oil breather
Evo clutch slave
new voltage regulator at AMS
Vee-two billet aluminum clutch hub
Nichols billet aluminum clutch basket
rizoma aluminum clutch cover
dynacoil ignition coils + wires
K&N air filter (airbox is still fully covered)
FBF slipons
new NGK spark plugs (about 2000 miles on them?)
new YUASA battery; about four months old?
clip-ons (not sure if they're stock...they're black and easily adjustable)
c/f belt covers (with wire mesh covers)
c/f front fender
c/f rear hugger
double bubble black windscreen
gorilla alarm, with three remotes (loud as shit), has tilt sensor, shock sensor, and voltage sensor, and LED indicator
powder-coated gold marchesini rims (bit more "bling" than the normal ducati gold tone)
new italian SNK bearings (few months old) in front and rear wheels
michelin pilot powers front/rear 120/70 and 180/55, about 1000 miles on or less
aluminum rear sprocket (42T i believe; i'll have to double-check); 15T front sprocket; DID chain
also have the whole rear plastic fender stock for it (i chopped up the rear fender a bit with a dremel) that's included
have the stock rear blinkers for it also (have some smaller blinkers on it right now)
AMS did alot of the maintenance on this bike if not all of it (bought it from a guy in garland) but don't have all the service receipts


the bike is no garage queen, that's for sure. here are some issues i can think of currently:
carbs should probably be synced
not 100% sure when valve timing was adjusted last...AMS may know though
there is a popping on decel...not sure if a jet-kit is installed; may be cured when carbs are looked at
horn button fell off the control
top of kickstand bracket cracked portion of the engine casing
the seat has a slight white mark on the right side...not sure what from.  the seat is fairly new, though...so it's comfy as hell at least

anything else; please ask me.  or AMS.  stuart i think was the one that knew the bike the best, but surely others in the shop could find out what else had been done to it...honestly i just hadn't bothered to ask them.  Randy checked this out when i first got it, and it met with his seal of approval...he said he'd ride it anywhere.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/2614294179_e9b824c4eb_b.jpg)

oh...here's some pics of the bike.  http://www.flickr.com/photos/franzen/sets/72157604949537065/

anyone that would like a test ride, just ask please.  GP shifting, though, just FYI.  i can flip it back for a test ride if you need; i just need a heads up.  thx!

oh, and just keeping it local for right now.  if there's no interest around here i guess i'll have to expand it to the "other bikes" thread.....the horror.....

i guess a price helps, huh?  for anyone DFW, i'm asking $4625; or better known as blue book value.

Good luck on the sale  [thumbsup]

Arrgh, that would be such a cool ride. Are you getting married or pregnant?

Which sewing machine are you interested in? I am enjoying my swarm-of-bumblebees bike a lot.

will knock off a good amount for a nice used road bike (trek, specialized, cannondale, etc.) in the 56 or 58cm variety   [thumbsup]

Not to threadjack, but when did you go to GP shift?

Why are you selling??

i was still living downtown...probably a couple months back.  it's quite nice, i have to say


i'm getting money together to move to ohio dude!   [thumbsup]

You won't be able to go 130mph with any of those.

maybe if i change up the stock gearing??

off to iowa...i'll try to keep an eye on the board when possible...but i'm pretty much out in the sticks. 

i live in the sticks makes for good ridin'

Nice bike, i miss mine!

I'm confused, are you going to Ohio or Iowa? Sorry, all my road bikes are 54cm. Probably could go to 53 but not gonna change now... too much $$$ in the 54s. Wow, this is kinda news/shock. When are you thinking of moving? I thought the last move was a semi permanent one. That is a really sweet classic ride... really don't need to be thinking about this at all. Stop the torment!! [bang] [laugh]

I'll reply for McKraut since I kinda know the info.

I don't think he's moving, just looking for something else to ride.   [thumbsup]

Yahoo!!! ;D


DAMN!!!  [bang]

yeah...what can i say, like my bikes like my women...  always changing   [thumbsup]

variety is the spice of life, after all!

local sale pending; i'll update the thread if that doesn't work out    [popcorn]

That's right, keep it in the family.  [thumbsup]

I hope it all works out on the sale and the yet-to-be-determined new ride.   [moto]

 [moto]

is that a hint?

 8)





 ;D

consider it sold....new owner to take posession this tuesday   :'(

i hope to be picking up a water-cooled sewing machine shortly thereafter (since...i won't have any wheels once the SS is gone).  hopefully some of you will still let me ride with you.   :-\   don't hate the playa, hate the game.   ???

:o

well, congrats I guess... I doubt your sewing machine buddies will be as good at apt. moving  ;D

still want to know what kind of sewing machine!!

Hmmm, maybe... an R-1? From Burleson?!?

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/28/61956140_292d39359f_o.jpg)

I would deffinately like to see him riding an R1 from Burleson, but my guess is he already has his sights on something else......



FYI if you do get a r1, etc.... Your friends on 600, 800, 848, 900, 999, 1000, etc... will all be pissed cause they can't keep up
 [moto]

Rich... you are super cool on whatever sled you show up on! Since when did this group ever get so picky or snotty??? Hell, I show up on all sorts of s#@t and they still let me hang! [thumbsup] Heck, I even showed up today on a Ducati just to mess with folks!! You go dude!! [moto]

how about if i show up on the sewing machine sans plastics??  is that a good compromise?  i just wonder if i can convince AMS to still let me show up to track-day...


true...but you can ride circles around me...


not from burleson, that i know of.  i'll let B8 get a peek at it hopefully sometime this week if that works out, and he can give you guys a thumbs up or down.

I expect to see the new scoot this week.   [thumbsup]

congrats on your sale rich  [thumbsup]

So many details. So much silence.

Spill it dude!

I am still upset that I didn't get first dibs but it's going to a good home and he has assured me that I get first dibs next time.  ;D

cdc

Heh, I've already seen the pics of the new bike.... it's the fastest color  :o

Sweeet!!  Green rulez!!

[popcorn]

note to self: don't drink too much at ron's place if there are cans of green Krylon sitting around for "no apparent reason"

OK, that's gotta be red, right? [thumbsup] Damn sure isn't yellow. OK, I admit I threw that line in there just to flush out LYD!!! [laugh] Yo, bro'. What's happening up in your world? Just how many cool rides have you done in great weather recently? Go ahead, drive us nuts!! Slowly getting to good riding weather here but not as nice as you have had recently for sure. You'll pay dearly come December and January when we are still going for group rides! Miss you you bro', we will think about you on those winter rides and drink a beer in your honor! Probably many times!!! [beer]

Wash you mouth young man!  (In my book you're still young  [thumbsup]).

Yellow (ST4S) rules!!!

Well, black and Red too.

cdc

Did someone say yellow??   I've been trying to get out, but man its already cold here at night.  I know when the white stuff comes you guys will be enjoying the rides.  Everything is good up here, mindy is going for her 3rd interview for a materials manager around here. (fingers crossed)  Still no other ducs, I may just have to break down and start riding with some of the hd's around here. won't bother me, LYD is louder than most of them!  [laugh]  plus I can bring a little color, instead of all that black!

Blue is the fastest color.  Something tells me Mladin, Spies, Rossi, or .................Bilbo wouldn't argue this one

Ok did you get something and is it faster than my bike? ;D

d00d...i could have a 1098R against you on a 600cc bike and i wouldn't be faster than you...i've heard stories about you...

in other news, the SS is officially gone....god DAMN that is one sexy looking bike.  especially when it's driving away....i could hear it roaring all the way to 75.

grats on the sweetass ride...

...and then?


Come on man, the suspense is killin' us.  [bang]

lol... i know what the replacement is  [cheeky]

tease  [roll]

hey, it's not my bike to unveil

True  ;)


Well, congrat's on the sale ♣ McKraut ♣.  [thumbsup]


We'll be lookin' for a thread with pic's of the new ride.  [moto]

However, Thursday night would be perfect for a ride on your new baby to the westside dinner if you have it by then...just sayin'.  ;D

i'll keep that in mind...i should have it either tomorrow or thursday, so i'll just play it by ear   [beer]

i hated to see her leave...but damn i loved to watch her go.  you know what i'm sayin'?

i do......

word.

(http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL363/7371556/19880304/333582451.jpg)

yeah, he must workout

i have jeans that make my butt look like that

hope your crotch looks diff  [thumbsup] ..............nut-huggers

shit  [bang] [bang] all i think about when i read that is my track leathers  [bang]

 :o :o :o

i know the feeling...my alpinestars track pants i had to order up like three sizes to fit.  i'm getting fat i think

I can't believe you sold that kickass ride. Wish I coulda test rode the Hunter S. Thompson special.

dude...i know what you mean.  if it's any cosolation...i've been drinking ever since it pulled away.  it's been an honor to ride the HST special as long as i have...it's been a great ride.

p.s.: please let me know when you plan to work on her; i'd like to sit around and drink while you screw with the engine.  thx!   [thumbsup]

HST special is one sweet ass ride, I can't believe you just let me rid off like that. Dude, thanks again! See y'all Thursday night.  [drink]

congrats dude!  [thumbsup]

really??!!!!!  ok, if you're gonna bring up that pic of my ass again, then I should at least get to know what you are going to be riding next!  Speak up, dude! fyi- I can help you out with that fat problem. ;)

should I be concerned?

I dunno.  sounds like a personal problem......I'm just sayin..... [laugh]

hahaha, ps 4 sale

I'll take it  [thumbsup]

if I sell our 4 motorcycles, I can have a1098r for about 2K more.......I'm just saying


Keep it up, we'll see what you take to track day

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