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Author Topic: thinking about a 900SS/SP  (Read 9517 times)
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« Reply #30 on: June 14, 2012, 06:52:59 PM »
Quote from: techno on June 14, 2012, 06:20:50 PM
Have you ridden one yet?

I borrowed a friends 600SS for about 6 months while I was between bikes. I am just short of 6 foot tall and had trouble tucking my knees into the tank cutouts. Maybe some rearsets would have helped but as it wasn't my bike, it was not an option.

The 600 has the same frame as the 900 models, but it's a lot lighter due to the smaller swingarm, rear tire, and single front rotor, oh and the lighter engine.

If you're anywhere over 5'10 you'll probably need rearsets.  Changed my enjoyment entirely.  I'm 6'1.

I love the 92-98 SS.  I have three of them (One of them is a 600).  If I had to sell all my bikes, I'd probably keep one of them.
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« Reply #31 on: June 14, 2012, 08:44:50 PM »
Quote from: ducatiz on June 14, 2012, 06:52:59 PM

I love the 92-98 SS.  I have three of them (One of them is a 600).  If I had to sell all my bikes, I'd probably keep one of them.

Well OK then - sell me one  Grin

I've been e-mailing back and forth with the guy with the twin headlight bike. He's a little flexable - but not much. Looks real sweet and is probably worth more but being 1200 miles away plus the price doesn't work too well for me. I'm waiting to see if the sale on a nice '96 SP in Sacramento finalizes tomorrow. I'll probably pick it up if it doesn't sell. No money has changed hands yet. $5k.
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« Reply #32 on: June 14, 2012, 10:38:52 PM »
I think the 600 also has only single exhaust can.
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« Reply #33 on: June 15, 2012, 04:26:14 AM »
Quote from: Raux on June 14, 2012, 10:38:52 PM
I think the 600 also has only single exhaust can.

yup, totally forgot about that.  the 600 also came with a 2:1 header and can.  That drops another 4-5 lbs off the bike in stock form vs the 750ss of the same year. 

The header is actually VERY heavy compared to an aftermarket setup though.  Crazy thick walled mild steel tubing.
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« Reply #34 on: June 15, 2012, 11:28:36 AM »
Yep, that's the superlight I meant. Those are great looking.
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« Reply #35 on: June 15, 2012, 11:59:16 AM »
Quote from: bdub on June 15, 2012, 11:28:36 AM
Yep, that's the superlight I meant. Those are great looking.

a real one?
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« Reply #36 on: June 15, 2012, 06:16:39 PM »
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mcy/3080380266.html
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« Reply #37 on: June 15, 2012, 07:05:50 PM »
Quote from: minnesotamonster on June 15, 2012, 06:16:39 PM
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mcy/3080380266.html



oh god... be still my heart...

i have two aluminum swingarms ready for bikes... a dp rear floater kit... 
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« Reply #38 on: June 15, 2012, 10:16:44 PM »

Done deal.



Picking her up in Sacramento in two weeks. Got the week off so I'm going to cruise down on Amtrack (just bought my ticket) then take the Pacific Coast Hwy back to Tacoma.

Yeah, BABY!  Dolph
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« Reply #39 on: June 16, 2012, 04:12:22 AM »
Nice, congrats.
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« Reply #40 on: June 16, 2012, 04:38:18 AM »
Quote from: ducatiz on June 15, 2012, 11:59:16 AM
a real one?

yes...a real one...
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« Reply #41 on: June 16, 2012, 06:43:58 AM »
I have been intentionally avoiding this thread because I really want one of these too! I couldn,t stand it anymore and I had to look in.

Congratulations and enjoy your ride up the PCH. Please post up your thoughts of the bike after your ride.

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« Reply #42 on: June 16, 2012, 06:49:51 AM »
Quote from: zooom on June 16, 2012, 04:38:18 AM
yes...a real one...

the two piece Marvic wheels are problematic.   I've only seen a couple of SLs with the original wheels.
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« Reply #43 on: June 16, 2012, 10:02:37 AM »
Congrats - looks like a nice example waytogo


I have no problems with my two piece Marvics on my 93 SL - maybe 'cause the bike hasn't moved in a year or two Roll Eyes
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« Reply #44 on: June 16, 2012, 10:05:32 AM »
Quote from: BozcoRob on June 16, 2012, 10:02:37 AM
Congrats - looks like a nice example waytogo


I have no problems with my two piece Marvics on my 93 SL - maybe 'cause the bike hasn't moved in a year or two Roll Eyes

how many miles?

check the screws holding the middle member on to the rim
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