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I couldn't help myself.

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    I couldn't help myself.

    I scan craigslist on the regular as I'm sure many of you do. Yesterday I found a 1992 Ducati 900 Supersport Anthracite not to far from work. I stopped by on the way home and it looked even better in person than in the pictures. SO I headed home got the trailer and snagged it up for asking price. I really have no idea what I'm getting into with a 20 year old Ducati, but, I'm willing to learn as I go.






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    Re: I couldn't help myself.

    Neato. I'll keep an eye out 'round town for it.

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    Cool indeed.

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    Re: I couldn't help myself.

    Congrats! My father had a '93 that he couldn't part with for years, until he found an 851 recently. He loved that bike dearly, so I bet you're in for some fun

    btw, that color is gorgeous!

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    Re: I couldn't help myself.

    You know thats a pretty rare bike right?

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    Re: I couldn't help myself.

    Very nice!

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    Re: I couldn't help myself.

    Thanks guys. Yeah I was told it is one of 400 anthracite '92s in the states. It's in great condition. I kinda wanna track it but it's too pretty to destroy. Even being rare though I don't think it's worth much.

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    Re: I couldn't help myself.

    I did a little more research and it's one of 63 full fairing black on white '92 900ss to be shipped to the states. IDK if it makes it worth anything though. I kinda wanna track it but not if it's valuable.

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    Re: I couldn't help myself.

    how would that thing do if you tracked it up against the newer 900cc bikes?

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    Re: I couldn't help myself.

    Please do not track it.

    I had a 1992 750ss and 900ss. Pm me if you have questions.

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    Re: I couldn't help myself.

    Why not track it even just for fun? It's not like the world will come to an end.

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    Re: I couldn't help myself.

    I'm torn now. I don't take care of my bikes like this one is. I would hate to destroy something special.

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    Re: I couldn't help myself.

    Quote Originally Posted by ɹǝʍoןandɹǝʍoן View Post
    how would that thing do if you tracked it up against the newer 900cc bikes?
    Who cares?

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    Re: I couldn't help myself.

    just wondering dooooood.. I clearly care because I asked right?

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    Re: I couldn't help myself.

    Quote Originally Posted by nhbubba View Post
    Who cares?
    oh that's right, it's not a strom so it doesn't exist.

    to answer the original question, it wouldn't. its more along the lines of an sv, performance wise. maybe a bit more zip.

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    Re: I couldn't help myself.

    Quote Originally Posted by Chippertheripper View Post
    oh that's right, it's not a strom so it doesn't exist.

    to answer the original question, it wouldn't. its more along the lines of an sv, performance wise. maybe a bit more zip.
    cool bike makes me happy seeing the previous generations rolling around still. have safe fun on that machine.

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    Re: I couldn't help myself.

    Quote Originally Posted by butcher bergs View Post
    Why not track it even just for fun? It's not like the world will come to an end.
    Oh, a trackday wouldn't be bad. Making it your track bike would be.

    The CR (1/4 fairing) versions of this bike are more rare than the Full faired. There is nothing special about the bike other than the color if it is stock (something tells me the tail pieces are not as there should be decals there).

    900ss of this vintage sell for around $3500 or so. Being black it might be worth a little more, if it is a stock black and not a repainted red. What is the vin number?

    If you paid what I think you did (Weymouth) you got a good deal.

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    Re: I couldn't help myself.

    Quote Originally Posted by Chippertheripper View Post
    oh that's right, it's not a strom so it doesn't exist.
    Whuuut? This thread had nothing to do with 'stroms. Nor did I wish it to. Peace man!

    I asked why it matters if this thing would be competitive at the track or not. Isn't 99.9% it just fer the funuvit?!

    Or are we talking some sort of real racing? I thought we were talking 'track day'. I bet that thing would be a ton of fun at one of those track days.

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    Re: I couldn't help myself.

    I am a little relieved now. I didn't want the responsibility of having something really special on my hands. but I'm happy I got the colour everyone wants. It really is an awesome bike especially for 20 years old.

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    Re: I couldn't help myself.

    Classic!

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    Re: I couldn't help myself.

    maxim, I'm the nxt town over, Mattapoisett. I know a little about Ducatis--maybe you can ride it by, I'd like to see it.
    BTW- if you track it, please remove the bodywork. It's a CLASSIC!!

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    Re: I couldn't help myself.

    Yeah I would love to have someone who knows about them check it out.

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    Re: I couldn't help myself.

    Great looking bike!

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