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Originally Posted by Desmo Dave
yeah I saw the ads. I didn't really want a yellow one anyway to be honest. The other one looks nice, but I'm leaning towards an injected model at the moment. I always prefered the classic look of the older ones, but lately I've come round to Terreblanches, supermono influenced, styling.
I've never ridden an SS, what are they like? and has anyone had experience of both versions? Do the early ones suffer from carb icing in the winter?
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I have ridden a 748 and it was a great bike handling wise, but I was not keen on the power delivery against the desmodue engine ( beauty is in the eye of the holder etc )
My 900ssie was a great bike. I found it to be very stable and sure footed, it stayed planted in the bends and turned in reasonably well. The engine was solid and reliable and while the carb versions are fine, I think the injection smoothed out the power delivery with plenty of punch all the way through the rev range. There are also no problems with winter starting/running. I would never have any hesitation in recommending one to a friend and I think you should ride one as they are a bit like fungus and tend to grow on you.