M900 vs 900SS Airbox?

17-03-2021, 02:53 PM

Hey Guys,
Does anybody know if there are differences between two airboxes.
In pictures they look the same but there may be nuances my eyes are not picking up.
I am of course comparing both carby motors so both 96' models?
Thanks in advance guys.
Regards,
Leon.I

Kato · 17-03-2021, 03:12 PM

They look remarkably similar in pictures but they do have different part numbers, unable to tell you what the subtle differences might be

96 SS Part No 1-000-677-974

96 M900 Part No 1-000-672-182

Nasher · 17-03-2021, 03:49 PM

The M900 one is the SS one with the side mounting lugs cut off the side of the battery tray.

Other than that they are the same, and if you look at a M900 one you can see where the mounts have been cut off.

The M900 then uses bolts through the bottom of the battery tray to mount to the frame instead.

I had both side by side on my bench @ 3yrs ago and discovered the above.

I have one of each that I could be persuaded to part with if you need one.

Nasher.

17-03-2021, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kato

They look remarkably similar in pictures but they do have different part numbers, unable to tell you what the subtle differences might be

96 SS Part No 1-000-677-974

96 M900 Part No 1-000-672-182

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nasher

The M900 one is the SS one with the side mounting lugs cut off the side of the battery tray.

Other than that they are the same, and if you look at a M900 one you can see where the mounts have been cut off.

The M900 then uses bolts through the bottom of the battery tray to mount to the frame instead.
I had both side by side on my bench @ 3yrs ago and discovered the above.

I have one of each that I could be persuaded to part with if you need one.

Nasher.

WoW thanks guys! This is valuable information. I now see the differences. I guess cutting off the tabs and fitting in the rubber grommets from the old airbox into the battery tray will suffice.

@Nasher yeah I am interested in the M900 airbox please. I will PM you if that's okay with you?

Nasher · 17-03-2021, 09:57 PM

Cleared my Inbox leonlc

the lodger · 18-03-2021, 08:14 AM

Apologies for thread hijack but perhaps someone could shed some light on my airbox oddity . ( 1995 mk1 M900 ) The front right brass bush ( of 4 ) which mounts the airbox is a blank ( no hole ) presumably because there is no corresponding lug on the frame for it to be bolted to. The lug hasn't fallen off - it just isn't there ! It doesn't seem to affect the integrity of the whole fitting but i'm curious to know why it is like this. Is it possible Ducati just forget to weld one on ?

Any ideas ?

Nasher · 18-03-2021, 08:15 AM

My 97 M900 is exactly the same.

Nasher

Kato · 18-03-2021, 09:01 AM

Just went to look at mine .... lifted the tank and remembered

I don't have an airbox

Mr Gazza · 18-03-2021, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kato

Just went to look at mine .... lifted the tank and remembered

I don't have an airbox

Beautiful..

That cheered me right up..

19-03-2021, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nasher

Cleared my Inbox leonlc

Ok PM'd you

17-03-2021, 02:53 PM	#1
leonlc Guest Posts: n/a	M900 vs 900SS Airbox? Hey Guys, Does anybody know if there are differences between two airboxes. In pictures they look the same but there may be nuances my eyes are not picking up. I am of course comparing both carby motors so both 96' models? Thanks in advance guys. Regards, Leon.I

17-03-2021, 03:12 PM	#2
Kato Dismantled Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: East Molesey Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,228	They look remarkably similar in pictures but they do have different part numbers, unable to tell you what the subtle differences might be 96 SS Part No 1-000-677-974 96 M900 Part No 1-000-672-182 __________________ "Political correctness is just intellectual colonialism and psychological fascism for the creation of thought crime"

17-03-2021, 03:49 PM	#3
Nasher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Portsmouth Bike: M900 Posts: 1,510	The M900 one is the SS one with the side mounting lugs cut off the side of the battery tray. Other than that they are the same, and if you look at a M900 one you can see where the mounts have been cut off. The M900 then uses bolts through the bottom of the battery tray to mount to the frame instead. I had both side by side on my bench @ 3yrs ago and discovered the above. I have one of each that I could be persuaded to part with if you need one. Nasher. __________________ Heaven doesn't want me, and Hell is afraid I'll take over.

17-03-2021, 09:57 PM	#5
Nasher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Portsmouth Bike: M900 Posts: 1,510	Cleared my Inbox leonlc __________________ Heaven doesn't want me, and Hell is afraid I'll take over.

18-03-2021, 08:14 AM	#6
the lodger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Chorley Bike: M900 Posts: 160	Apologies for thread hijack but perhaps someone could shed some light on my airbox oddity . ( 1995 mk1 M900 ) The front right brass bush ( of 4 ) which mounts the airbox is a blank ( no hole ) presumably because there is no corresponding lug on the frame for it to be bolted to. The lug hasn't fallen off - it just isn't there ! It doesn't seem to affect the integrity of the whole fitting but i'm curious to know why it is like this. Is it possible Ducati just forget to weld one on ? Any ideas ? __________________ Contents may settle !

18-03-2021, 08:15 AM	#7
Nasher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Portsmouth Bike: M900 Posts: 1,510	My 97 M900 is exactly the same. Nasher __________________ Heaven doesn't want me, and Hell is afraid I'll take over.

18-03-2021, 09:01 AM	#8
Kato Dismantled Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: East Molesey Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,228	Just went to look at mine .... lifted the tank and remembered I don't have an airbox __________________ "Political correctness is just intellectual colonialism and psychological fascism for the creation of thought crime"