Anyone want to buy a Ducati 750 SS ?

Bugger Feking **** Nuggets.

I, being a fat bastard, don't fit it.

I think it may also be to do with the left knee and ankle that got broken
about 10 years ago, and re-sprained last year.

I just can't get foot to sit naturally under the gear lever, and can't get
it over the top to change down.

And it just doesn't feel right - totally wrong riding position for me, which
is probably why I never had sportsbikes.

Which is a fucking shame as its a lovely bit of kit and looks really nice
after a polish.

http://s56.photobucket.com/albums/g195/dwbrown/Ducati 750 SS/?action=view&current=12012008043.jpg

 

Blimey. I'm not skinny and I fit it.

Ah, could be.

Shame.

 

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I reckon you'd fit a Zephyr...

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BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005/6/7)
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DIAABTCOD #26
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Will do - is the bimmer touring barge still available - that might fit sir a
tadge better !

 

Heh, I don't think I'd have any problems riding it, but I'd have a problem
riding it, if you know what I mean - not my kinda bike ;-)

 

(snip)

I always have wanted a 900SS, but that looks tempting.

Approximately where in the country is it? And what do you know about the
service history?

 

OX12.

Lots of service history.

Tried to mail you but it bounced.

 

Oh bugger, just down the road too....

Must resist

--
Dan L

Too much time to think, too little to do.


http://thebikeshed.spaces.live.com/
1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr

BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005/6/7)
X-FOT#000
DIAABTCOD #26
BOMB#18 (slow)
OMF#11

 

Dan L says...

Stop pissing about and just buy the fucking thing.

 

It would suit Dan, you know. Sound bike, good pedigree, been looked
after. Prolly a good price, too.

You'd love it, Dan.

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170185057582

 

You've got enough bikes as it is sir.

;-)

07767 458151

 

Not to far from me, then.

Fine; saw the link to eBay further down the thread.

The email address should work, although a bit slow sometimes. Did you
take out the spamtrap?

Could be tempted to come and check it out tomorrow, unless it looks like
it will be raining all day long.

 

I might have fluffed it and took out the whole deavolvo instead of just
volvo.

07767 458151 - anytime after midday is fine.

 

I tend to prefer a strong mid-range to top-end power, and this often
comes with more cc's. My interest for the 900 was based on a ride on a
demo 750 SS around 10 years ago, which I thought lacked low- mid-range.
But this was perhaps based on an unfair comparison to the bike I had
then (600 offroad).

Well my current bike has plenty of mass and stability, so I wouldn't
mind a more agile bike for shorter runs. If I remember correctly, the
750 and the 900 SS are not that different, wheightwise.

 

Brownz (Mobile) wibbled

****.

Just bought a new Bow and stuff ...

--
Paul - xxx

'96/'97 Landrover Discovery 300 Tdi 'Big and Butch'
'98 Suzuki DR 200 Djebel 'Small but perfectly formed'
Dyna Tech Cro-Mo comp "When I feel fit enough'

 

http://s56.photobucket.com/albums/g195/dwbrown/Ducati 750 SS/?action=view&current=12012008043.jpg

Bah! Not the one I want.

 

They weigh about the same. Crucial difference as regards handling is
that the 750 runs slightly narrower tyres and thus actually steers
better.

As reagrds reliability and longevity, the 750 is much better. The 900
has a six-speed gearbox. Rumour has it that they had to shave the cogs a
fraction to get them into box, and with the extra torque it's not
*quite* as solid as the 750's five-speed. And there's no way a Duke 900
needs six gears anyway.

Also, the 750 has a decent wet clutch instead of the 900's dry rattling
and short-lived abortion.

The 750 is also sweeter and smoother.

 

Serves him fucking well right for not buying a proper sports touring
Ducati I suppose ;o)

 

So who bought it then Brownz?