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Mis-firing 900SS

I have a '94 Ducati 900SS. The front cylinder was mis-firing, so I got the dealer to have a look. They found a groove in the front cylinder, so I got a new bore & piston/ring plus new gaskets on both heads.

After about a thousand miles it's mis-firing again, but on the back cylinder this time. The rear plug is excessively diry - when cleaned it runs fine again.

I thought it might just be one of the HT coils and that they've been put back the other way around. So I've switched them over. But the back cylinder is still mis-firing.

I'm going to look at the compression on both cylinders (to make sure it's not oil getting in to the bore, though there's no smoke), and adjust the fuel mixture (turn it down til it stalls then put it back up by a turn and a half).

Anyone got any other ideas?

Cheers

Ian

Posted on Sep 16, 2003, 5:28 AM

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Re: Mis-firing 900SS

possible broken barrel stud? Check all four nuts. If one lifts or moves, the studs bust. Jon

Posted on Sep 28, 2003, 2:12 AM

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exhaust question ducati 900SS

Hi, This may be a silly question to all you long time Ducati owners out there but I recently purchased a 2001 900SS. It is a great bike and has a great low rumble sound with the Remy exhaust. I also have a Ninja 750 with a D&D that makes that signature high scream that lets people know when you are coming with the throttle wide open. My question is: Is it possible to get that same "here I come" sound from a 900SS? Or is that low, rough, car-like rumble just what a Ducati is supposed to sound like. I would appreciate any comments (so long as they are kind) about my new Duc. Thanks, Sean

Posted on Sep 14, 2003, 8:06 PM

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exhaust "here i come" sound

by bill

I have the 750 ss and put the DP air filter set up on it when i bought my DP pipes. the open top air filter definitely offers extra performance bonus plus a more deeper "throatyer" sound.
cheap part. big bonus.

Posted on Jul 30, 2004, 1:20 AM

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engine swaps

by Roberts

Hello Everyone

Wondering if a engine swap from a 996 to a 748 rolling chassis is possible, or is it better to just purchase a 996 complete bike instead.. Appreciate any comments anyone can give...

Posted on Sep 10, 2003, 11:57 AM

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Looking to Get a New Ducati 999

I haven't been riding for like 10 years but when I did ride I was on 750 crotch rock and iteighed 600 lbs back then.

I've been looking at bikes now for a few months and the one that catches my eye is the Ducati 999.

After not riding for 10 years do you that's going overboard, or should I be looking at something else?

Thanks,

Mark

Posted on Sep 10, 2003, 9:36 AM

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Go for it!

Hey, my first bike that i EVER rode was a Duc 750SS when i was 18 and i didn't kill myself

Do whatever you feel comfortable with and don't worry about what others say. Cause when your out there, you know how far to push it.

Posted on Sep 29, 2003, 8:23 PM

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Hi guys! What Duc was in the flick Freaky Friday? >>

Sorry guys I ride a V-Rod. Don't hate me.

Oh, I have a 916 too.

Thanks,
john

Posted on Sep 7, 2003, 4:11 PM

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stolen ducati motorcycle

1993 907 IE Ducati Motorcycle stolen from 9085 Alcosta Blvd in San Ramon on August 30 at 4AM. 2 tone red & black. custom leather saddle, ferrari styly black horse decals on each side panel. Lic # HIPDUCK
silver & black rims, black staintune exhaust.
buddy 925 551 5864 please...

Posted on Sep 5, 2003, 10:54 AM

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Design Your Dream Ducati Contest

by Kenneth

Check out the preview from our work in the Design Your Dream Ducati Contest Please vote for us...

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Every support is very much appreciated!!!

Reaction are welcome.

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Posted on Sep 4, 2003, 11:30 AM

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FOR SALE FBF Carbon Slip-ons for 996

The pipes came off my 99 996 but not sure what other models they may fit. Excellent condition, less than 5k on pipes $700.00 new, asking $450.00 Email w/ questions or for pictures. Ryan

Posted on Sep 4, 2003, 6:30 AM

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pipes

in the market, if you could email me pick that would be great.

Posted on Mar 23, 2004, 6:57 PM

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Sweet Ducati 748 F/S..Great Price!

Selling it for a good friend of mine.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2430864135

Posted on Sep 2, 2003, 8:08 PM

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Help to restore old mans ducati (unknown model)

my father passed away a few years back, and left me his old bike that he stripped and never got around to fixing up again, i dont know what model it is, although i do seem to remember him telling me it has a barcelona frame (i think?)

i was hoping someone might know where to find information on old ducati's and how to determine the model / age etc

thanks

Les

Posted on Sep 2, 2003, 4:07 PM

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