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08 Jan 08, 04:31 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Mississippi, USA
Posts: 11
Bike: 1996 955SP, 1994 900M Monster, 1990 Honda RC30
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New to Board w/ duck (1996 955SP)
Hi Y'all,
I have finally decided to get my 1996 955SP back into shape. It has been sitting for a long time. It was purchased new by a family member and I got hold of it a few years ago. It was featured in the June 1997 issue of Sport Rider magazine. Iwill be needing a few parts for it if anyone knows a good place to purchase stuff. Oh yea, it is serial #00002 and the speedo has only 185 miles registered. how about that! I took it down the road right after I got it and it screams. ........... So does my Honda RC30. jay m |
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08 Jan 08, 06:14 PM
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Magnesium Master
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Coventry
Posts: 3,835
Bike: 749, Phil Read Rep,
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Hello JM Welcome. but if this bike has been layed up for a long while do you really think it a good idea to just go for a blast. Or did you omit telling us that you had it all checked over and the belts replaced and brake fluid changed etc.
Phil
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08 Jan 08, 06:41 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Mississippi, USA
Posts: 11
Bike: 1996 955SP, 1994 900M Monster, 1990 Honda RC30
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The Bike had been ridden occasionally before I got it. I took it for a spin the day I purchased it. It has not been run in the few years it has been in my posession.
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08 Jan 08, 06:43 PM
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Magnesium Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Coventry
Posts: 3,835
Bike: 749, Phil Read Rep,
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Not a good idea you need to get some preventative maintenance done on it then.
Phil
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08 Jan 08, 06:52 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Mississippi, USA
Posts: 11
Bike: 1996 955SP, 1994 900M Monster, 1990 Honda RC30
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Yea, you are right. I will be looking for info and a list of correct fluids to do a good servicing. I have the fairings and stuff off right now and am giving it a good cleaning. I want to make sure it is ready to go before I ride it again. I have sold some other projects and have finally made the room and time availability to begin this project. I am glad I found this forum to maybe get some info that I need to proceed.
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08 Jan 08, 07:01 PM
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Magnesium Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Coventry
Posts: 3,835
Bike: 749, Phil Read Rep,
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There are plenty of people on here with specific to your bike info I'm not offe with them but others are, good luck.
Phil
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08 Jan 08, 09:27 PM
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Ducati 998 Forum Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: On tour with I Famosi Quattro
Posts: 5,144
Bike: Ducati 998s Mono Fi
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If nothing esle - change the timing belts - if ones of those let go or jumped a tooth - that'll be one BIG repair bill on a 955...
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08 Jan 08, 10:54 PM
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Titanium Titan
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk UK
Posts: 4,974
Bike: 999Bip, DD Racer
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Welcome to the site Jay...what a lucky sod you are to have a 955 ! But like everyone has said, PLEASE change those belts, oil, filters, at the VERY least !...we dont want you ending up in the Hokey Fenoke !
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09 Jan 08, 10:48 AM
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Club Racer
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: London
Posts: 496
Bike: '07 848, '96 Ducati
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Welcome Jay M!
I knew that starting a 955 Room would bring other owners out of the wood work! See Dan thats 2 now! only 51 or 47 to go... (depending on who you ask). Would Jay M and Ripper996 would you both add some pictures of your bike and maybe of the engine number in the More Ducati 955, any of them yours? thread so we can try to get a list together. |
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09 Jan 08, 12:11 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Mississippi, USA
Posts: 11
Bike: 1996 955SP, 1994 900M Monster, 1990 Honda RC30
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The engine number is not a problem. It'll be a while until I get it back together for pictures. If there is any way to get the article from the Cycle Rider mag, the history of the bike and the original owner is there. I'll try to scan the article and add it when I get a chance.
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09 Jan 08, 06:54 PM
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Club Racer
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: London
Posts: 496
Bike: '07 848, '96 Ducati
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Northern California
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Bike: Ducati 888 SP4, Ducati 955 SPA, Ducati 996 SPS, MV F4 1000S
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