Back with a 95 900

bobbertandsammy · 09-06-2017, 09:53 AM

Got this off of Crow the other day. Took a few pic while it was up on the skylift in the garage. Not a big fan of shiny things but the tank is growing on me. Think it has few original Ducati accessory bits on it. And before anyone says it I know its need a clean

smiffyraf1 · 09-06-2017, 10:06 AM

they are road racing parts. look them up they are rare as rocking horse poop and if you dont like you could easily shift them and more than cover the cost of replacing them with standard parts. whatever you do though dont sell that tank

slob · 09-06-2017, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by smiffyraf1

tank

seat cowl, belly pan, nose fairing

....wow!

smiffyraf1 · 09-06-2017, 10:13 AM

im not keen on most RR stuff but i do like that tank.

utopia · 09-06-2017, 11:23 AM

Ditto.
I'm sure there are a few on here who would covet that tank.
I'm one of them.

Albie · 09-06-2017, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by utopia

Ditto.
I'm sure there are a few on here who would covet that tank.
I'm one of them.

Even me too

Mr Gazza · 09-06-2017, 11:33 AM

You've got something really special there buddy. To think he sold it for a Honda just because he could hear the clutch..

Your oil looks a bit low if the pic was taken with the bike level.
There seems to be a hole in the front belt cover? Possibly worn by an errant belt in the past.... Check the belts and rollers.
Check the date stamps on the tyres too.

Tiny bit of tidying needed to make it absolutely stunning.... You did well...

Edit.. looks like it would take some standard silencer brackets, to do away with the stays and straps?

bobbertandsammy · 09-06-2017, 12:24 PM

Cheers all. Swapped my 1200 bandit for it - it was a really nice one before anyone starts

. Just need to get some new tyres (they are dated 10 years old roughly) and give it a good check over before a test run tonight if its dry. Not sure on the standard exhausts, might have to do something about that.

Dirty · 10-06-2017, 02:54 AM

Forever? Forever ever?

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Originally Posted by Crow

I have always loved the sound and looks of them and finally have one and it's staying with me forever ��

bobbertandsammy · 27-06-2017, 01:44 PM

Had it up on the lift for a good once over, new brake and clutch lines all round, new oil&filter, front fairing supports welded up as they were held together with fibreglass! New tyres arriving today and got the fork oil to change before it goes to Ducati Glasgow for belts and valves at the end of July. Getting there. Apart from the cracked front mudguard mount in the fork leg - time for the chemical metal I think.

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Darkness · 27-06-2017, 04:26 PM

The front mudguards do that on the earliest bikes: Ducati changed the profile of the mudguard legs to beef up the fixings, then changed the forks to have the mudguard mounted on a pair of straps with bigger spacings. Normal fix is to weld/glue it back together with some ally or stainless splints to spread the load.

I'm curious what the exhaust straps hide as your silencers look shorter than normal?
The ally sleeves have still got all the engraved writing at the ends, but appear to have lost about 6" [150mm for MT's incomprehensibles] from the middle. I wonder whether some baffles fell out at the same time?

This is an interesting bike that has clearly had money spent on it back in the 90's: a little fettling should see it looking its best again.

bobbertandsammy · 27-06-2017, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkness

The front mudguards do that on the earliest bikes: Ducati changed the profile of the mudguard legs to beef up the fixings, then changed the forks to have the mudguard mounted on a pair of straps with bigger spacings. Normal fix is to weld/glue it back together with some ally or stainless splints to spread the load.

I'm curious what the exhaust straps hide as your silencers look shorter than normal?
The ally sleeves have still got all the engraved writing at the ends, but appear to have lost about 6" [150mm for MT's incomprehensibles] from the middle. I wonder whether some baffles fell out at the same time?

This is an interesting bike that has clearly had money spent on it back in the 90's: a little fettling should see it looking it's best again.

Going to have a look at the exhausts shortly, have some original mounts on the way

Albie · 27-06-2017, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbertandsammy

Going to have a look at the exhausts shortly, have some original mounts on the way

I think I may have some spare if not. I couldn't see the point of the hangers to be honest like that. I got some new white well translucent washers for the front mudguard. Luckily mines not cracked. I think a carbon one would look nice on yours to match the cowl. If you find you cannot find an early one with bolt hole distance correct which I also did in 2004 , I made an adaptor plate. If not a 916 one may fit but are shorter at the back.

Mr Gazza · 27-06-2017, 09:30 PM

I think your silencers may be from an M600?
600 ones are much shorter than 900 ones, especially the early 600.

I use 750 ones on my 900, they are halfway between 600 and 900 in length.
In fact the standard silencers for my injection 900 are very long, more so than the earlier 900.

As well as the triangular brackets, you will need the rubber bushes to go into the footrest hanger holes, and also the alloy top hat washers that go inside the bushes.

If they are not already cored and you have an inclination to this. By far the easiest way is to just drill a few holes in the plate that reduces the tail pipe to the small outlet.

Mine where elaborately cored by removing the plate and replacing it with a perforated plate. To get it to sound nice, rather than just harshly loud, I had to pack the last chamber with stainless wool.
Upon dismantling another standard pair I discovered that the end chamber is the only one to contain any s/s wool anyway... Hence why just drilling the end plate will achieve the same thing.

bobbertandsammy · 08-07-2017, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Albie

I think I may have some spare if not. I couldn't see the point of the hangers to be honest like that. I got some new white well translucent washers for the front mudguard. Luckily mines not cracked. I think a carbon one would look nice on yours to match the cowl. If you find you cannot find an early one with bolt hole distance correct which I also did in 2004 , I made an adaptor plate. If not a 916 one may fit but are shorter at the back.

Got all the other mounting bits and bobs for the exhausts but the brackets I got are the wrong ones. Do you have a pair lying around?

09-06-2017, 09:53 AM	#1
bobbertandsammy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hamilton Bike: M900 Posts: 196	Back with a 95 900 Got this off of Crow the other day. Took a few pic while it was up on the skylift in the garage. Not a big fan of shiny things but the tank is growing on me. Think it has few original Ducati accessory bits on it. And before anyone says it I know its need a clean

09-06-2017, 11:33 AM	#7
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,982	You've got something really special there buddy. To think he sold it for a Honda just because he could hear the clutch.. Your oil looks a bit low if the pic was taken with the bike level. There seems to be a hole in the front belt cover? Possibly worn by an errant belt in the past.... Check the belts and rollers. Check the date stamps on the tyres too. Tiny bit of tidying needed to make it absolutely stunning.... You did well... Edit.. looks like it would take some standard silencer brackets, to do away with the stays and straps? __________________ Last edited by Mr Gazza; 09-06-2017 at 11:36 AM.. Reason: silencers

27-06-2017, 01:44 PM	#10
bobbertandsammy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hamilton Bike: M900 Posts: 196	Had it up on the lift for a good once over, new brake and clutch lines all round, new oil&filter, front fairing supports welded up as they were held together with fibreglass! New tyres arriving today and got the fork oil to change before it goes to Ducati Glasgow for belts and valves at the end of July. Getting there. Apart from the cracked front mudguard mount in the fork leg - time for the chemical metal I think. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

27-06-2017, 04:26 PM	#11
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	The front mudguards do that on the earliest bikes: Ducati changed the profile of the mudguard legs to beef up the fixings, then changed the forks to have the mudguard mounted on a pair of straps with bigger spacings. Normal fix is to weld/glue it back together with some ally or stainless splints to spread the load. I'm curious what the exhaust straps hide as your silencers look shorter than normal? The ally sleeves have still got all the engraved writing at the ends, but appear to have lost about 6" [150mm for MT's incomprehensibles] from the middle. I wonder whether some baffles fell out at the same time? This is an interesting bike that has clearly had money spent on it back in the 90's: a little fettling should see it looking its best again. __________________ Original and Best since 1993 Last edited by Darkness; 27-06-2017 at 08:15 PM..

27-06-2017, 09:30 PM	#14
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,982	I think your silencers may be from an M600? 600 ones are much shorter than 900 ones, especially the early 600. I use 750 ones on my 900, they are halfway between 600 and 900 in length. In fact the standard silencers for my injection 900 are very long, more so than the earlier 900. As well as the triangular brackets, you will need the rubber bushes to go into the footrest hanger holes, and also the alloy top hat washers that go inside the bushes. If they are not already cored and you have an inclination to this. By far the easiest way is to just drill a few holes in the plate that reduces the tail pipe to the small outlet. Mine where elaborately cored by removing the plate and replacing it with a perforated plate. To get it to sound nice, rather than just harshly loud, I had to pack the last chamber with stainless wool. Upon dismantling another standard pair I discovered that the end chamber is the only one to contain any s/s wool anyway... Hence why just drilling the end plate will achieve the same thing. __________________

09-06-2017, 10:06 AM	#2
smiffyraf1 Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lincoln Bike: M1000ie Posts: 594	they are road racing parts. look them up they are rare as rocking horse poop and if you dont like you could easily shift them and more than cover the cost of replacing them with standard parts. whatever you do though dont sell that tank

09-06-2017, 10:13 AM	#4
smiffyraf1 Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lincoln Bike: M1000ie Posts: 594	im not keen on most RR stuff but i do like that tank.

09-06-2017, 11:23 AM	#5
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,561	Ditto. I'm sure there are a few on here who would covet that tank. I'm one of them.

09-06-2017, 12:24 PM	#8
bobbertandsammy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hamilton Bike: M900 Posts: 196	Cheers all. Swapped my 1200 bandit for it - it was a really nice one before anyone starts . Just need to get some new tyres (they are dated 10 years old roughly) and give it a good check over before a test run tonight if its dry. Not sure on the standard exhausts, might have to do something about that.