95 DUCATI 900 SS/CR

[LowThudd]

Seriously thinking of buying one when I sell my Torino. The price is right. From what I read, It's the last year of the Cagiva bikes. Oppinions? Are they parts eaters? Are the basic parts the same as Monsters/SS? How about exhaust? It's really a nice looking bike, and the half fairing would be nice on the freeway and in the wind. Asking price is $2900.

Not the actual bike

[muskrat]

I hear those carbs are a nightmare to get working properly and they are very naughty when it's cold and trying to get them warmed up.  that said, one of my favorites along with the full faired ones and the 998.  for that price you can buy new carbs!

[ducpainter]

96 was the last year of Cagiva. Exhaust is different. Many of the engine components are shared.

I hear those carbs are a nightmare to get working properly and they are very naughty when it's cold and trying to get them warmed up.  that said, one of my favorites along with the full faired ones and the 998.  for that price you can buy new carbs!

I have a carbed Monster and that hasn't been my experience. I'll suffer with a little icing to not have to deal with an immobilizer. Flat slides will eliminate the icing, but add some issues of their own IMO.

[muskrat]

I've never had issues with any carbed bike I've owned but I repeat.........for that price BUY IT.

[red baron]

Buy it and upgrade to the full fairing set.

[LowThudd]

Buy it and upgrade to the full fairing set.

Nah, I like the half fairing. The engine looks to nice to cover up.

Exhaust is different.

Is it the same exhaust as the regular 900ss? I'm having trouble finding available exhaust.

[ducpainter]

Is it the same exhaust as the regular 900ss? I'm having trouble finding available exhaust.

Yes. All SS from that era are the same, and I wouldn't be surprised if some later stuff would work.

It is different from Monster

[printman]

It is a great bike, and as easy as any other monster or such to work on. But you also get adjustable forks, Goldline brakes, and some other goodies. I have the older 93 SS full fairing and parts are still easy to get. Some from dealers, others such as Chris from Ca-Cycleworks. I upgraded to the FCR's and they perform better but you transfer to different problems.

[Travman]

Thudd, you are all over the place.  You're looking at a Cagiva Gran Canyon, Streetfighter, Monster Chromo and who knows what else.  It is an exiting time when you know you are going to buy a new bike.  I'm the same way.  I like the 900 SS/CR though.  The half fairing looks awesome.  My only nitpick would be the square headlight should be round, but that is minor and otherwise the bike is perfect.  There is so much that can be done for that bike too like lighter wheels, flatside Keihin carbs, and a 944 kit.  Also, you will never see another one while riding yours.  I don't know how many were made, but I never see them out on the road.

[Travman]

I upgraded to the FCR's and they perform better but you transfer to different problems.

What kind of problems?  Hard to start? 

[ducatiz]

Is it the same exhaust as the regular 900ss? I'm having trouble finding available exhaust.

yes, but few companies are still making them.  look on the european and UK ebay sites.  if you just want cans, you can find them, full exhaust might be $$$$$

the main things you want to do for it are simple.. upgrade the primary starter wires, upgrade the coils to the dynas, and fully clean/rebuild the carbs and put a jet kit on them..

the stock carbs are ok.  if you swap to FCRs you lose the starter circuit, so can be harder to start when cold.

there are some issues with the crank galley plugs and the alternator end bearing (read LT Snyder's book for details)

It is a great bike, and as easy as any other monster or such to work on. But you also get adjustable forks, Goldline brakes, and some other goodies. I have the older 93 SS full fairing and parts are still easy to get.

not on the CR model

SP had adjustable forks, iron full floater rotors, alu swingarm, and a floating real caliper..

CR model did not have these items.

[LowThudd]

yes, but few companies are still making them.  look on the european and UK ebay sites.  if you just want cans, you can find them, full exhaust might be $$$$$

the main things you want to do for it are simple.. upgrade the primary starter wires, upgrade the coils to the dynas, and fully clean/rebuild the carbs and put a jet kit on them..

the stock carbs are ok.  if you swap to FCRs you lose the starter circuit, so can be harder to start when cold.

there are some issues with the crank galley plugs and the alternator end bearing (read LT Snyder's book for details)

not on the CR model

SP had adjustable forks, iron full floater rotors, alu swingarm, and a floating real caliper..

CR model did not have these items.

Thanks for the input. Fortunately, the carbs have already been rejetted for the K&N filter it has. So no worries there. I've now found several different exhaust systems around, for various prices. I just wasn't sure if there was any difference on the CR models. All good info. I sure hope I get that torino sold so I can get this bike. It would be tough missing out on two Ducati deals in one year.

[ducatiz]

Thanks for the input. Fortunately, the carbs have already been rejetted for the K&N filter it has. So no worries there. I've now found several different exhaust systems around, for various prices. I just wasn't sure if there was any difference on the CR models. All good info. I sure hope I get that torino sold so I can get this bike. It would be tough missing out on two Ducati deals in one year.

if you get a CR model, it's not "bad" it just doesn't have the nicer stuff the SP model does.  it is the SAME engine

this is Chris's FAQ on the differences http://www.ducatitech.com/2v/sp_cr_faq.html

you can find parts to upgrade a CR to an SP (some easier than others).  the only one that's really hard tofind is the rear floating caliper hardware.. the swingarms pop up on ebay now and then.. i have two on my shelf in the garage..

[LowThudd]

Ah. CR=Cafe Racer. Now I get it.

http://www.superstreetbike.com/features/0802_sbkp_1995_ducati_900_ss/index.html

[Kopfjäger]