| Author | Message | ||
     Sportyeric |
Seriously. Not playing troll. Not to replace the S2, or the Sportster. I don't think I'm capable of selling a bike. I'll just keep building more storage. But I've been lusting after a pre-96 SS SP. They're going for cheap. Qualify for cheap insurance because of their limited production numbers (as does my S2). And look pretty. At 6'6" I may not fit behind a full fairing. And I don't like the half-faired ones. The engine is too ugly to be exposed like that beautiful Sportster/Buell engine. Comments? Other than buy an S1. Might have to do that too. Aesthetically, I like a tube frame. I envision the Buell for two-up touring, the Sportster for street hooliganism, and the Duc for days when I don't feel like riding the others. Never rode one, or even sat on one but I think it would feel more flickable than either of the others. | ||
| Doughnut |
Qualify for cheap insurance because of their limited production numbers (as does my S2). not to highjack, but why is this? My s2 was silly cheap to insure. Wouldn't it be more xcost to insure a rarer bike? | ||
| Sportyeric |
Our insurance covers damage to other people's property and bodies and damage to your own body. (Auto accidents aren't covered by general health insurance.) It varies by displacement on bikes, not value of the bike since the bike itself is not covered unless you get optional (even more expensive) insurance. My Sportster costs about $100/month. Vehicles over 25 years old in good original condition (no after market stereo, etc) can qualify for "collector" status and insurance drops dramatically, but it can't be used to go to work or school. A vehicle with less than 1500 worldwide that year qualifies at 15 years old. So my Buell this year now costs me $15/month. But I have to ride the Sporty to work. I usually only insure from April to November. Now I can keep the plate on the Buell year round in case of a sunny day in February. | ||
| Lemonchili_x1 |
SS SP? Is that like the 900 Superlight? The early to mid nineties air cooled Duc's are nice bikes from my experience, never owned one but a few friends have. Dynojet or similar kits do wonders, carbon Termi's make them one of the best sounding motorcycles on the planet (IMHO  ). Bars are a bit of a stretch and relatively low, pegs high-ish and a little rear set. More stable than flickable, but not as slow steering as an old bevel-drive Ducati. I've never ridden an S2, but I'd guess the S2 would turn quicker? | ||
| Lemonchili_x1 |
You may know all this already, but: http://www.ducatitech.com/2v/sp_cr_faq.html I think the SP was the 900SL "Superlight" here in Oz. Very nice | ||
| Gambit |
i got one recently, although a later model last august (2002 900ss). fully faired version though, and efi - never regretted it one bit. motor doesn't feel too different from a buell, but tranny shifts better in my opinion. some ducati people swear by carbs although most upgrade to keihin FCR's - i am in the minority of EFI fans (no tinkering required). as for exhaust - mine has leo vince sbk when i bought it (sent shivers down my spine when i first heard it revv up). good luck! |
