Please note: This bike is a part of the Northern California Superbike Collection. The anonymous owner is well-known and a long-term friend of both Iconic and Bike-urious. The proceeds for this specific sale will go to the Yolo Food Bank.
The last generation of Ducati’s air-cooled Supersports, the 900SS bikes introduced in 1998. As Bennetts puts it, “the 900SS is a fabulous bike whose look has certainly mellowed with age.”
They continue, “the 904cc air-cooled motor is an absolute gem of a power plant with bags of spirit and great reliability and the SS is armed with a very competent chassis.”
“It certainly sits more on the sporty side of the fence, so don’t mistake it for a relaxed sports tourer, but if you still like a bit of fire in your bike’s belly, yet can’t be dealing with the aching wrists you get from a true Ducati sportsbike, the 900SS will suit you right down to the ground.”
For a small percentage of 900SS’, Ducati offered a special colorway featuring a striking coat of grey paint with red wheels – this was a tribute to the Senna Edition made famous by the 916.
This example is VIN: ZDM1LC4N82B011486. The seller acquired it in July 2023 from a private party on Bring a Trailer.
The odometer shows 2,837 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, and install a battery. The motor is making a ticking noise so the seller is letting it go as a project. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Unknown Age
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail
Final Drive Condition: Chain needs to be serviced
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 90%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 3201
Tire Date Code Rear: 3901
Tire % Remaining Front: 70%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 70%
Tire Press. Front: 17
Tire Press. Rear: 28
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.2 New Battery
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: N/A
Running Condition: Poorly Running
Test Ride Completed: Incomplete
Test Ride Distance: Incomplete
Notes:
Belts need to be replaced due to age
New Battery
Tires are original and out of spec
Chain is dirty and dry
There is an undiagnosed ticking noise coming from the engine customer declined to investigate further
Recommendations:
Battery R/R
Timing Belt replacement
Replace the original tires
Chain Service
Additional time for Diagnostic for ticking sound coming from the engine
Modifications:
Termignoni exhaust.
Aftermarket open clutch cover.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on the original Michelin Hi-Point tires with date codes of 3201 and 3901.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Ducati is offered on a clean California title and is believed to currently be on Planned Non Operation.
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