Ducati: Supersport

Condition:	Used
Year:	1979
Mileage:	20518
Exterior Color:	Black and Gold
Manufacturer:	Ducati
Warranty:	sold as is
Model:	Supersport
Sub Model (Optional):	900SS
Will ship worldwide:	ships worldwide
:	“described by Ian Faloon as " ...too nice to sell"”
Price:	C $55,000.00
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1979 900SS Ducati

This is my personal bike. It needs nothing, mechanically it is perfect, cosmetically it is very good, consistent with its age, see pictures. Starts reliably from cold, warm or hot, and once warm idles perfectly. If you are an enthusiast of vintage and classic Ducati you probably know my website Ducatimeccanica, and therefore are familiar with my and my wife Sue's bikes. If not, this bike is offered for sale there too, along with fair bit of information for bevel Ducati enthusiasts.

The bike has polished edge FPS wheels, 40mm carbs, original Conti exhaust system, Brembo goldline callipers, which even have the original Brembo "date of manufacture" rings on the lines still. CEV turn signals, Veglia gauges (both fully functioning). The bike has both seats (solo and dual), normally use the dual seat for touring as it is more comfortable for longer rides, both come with the sale. Cosmetically the bike is in good condition, as can be seen from the pictures. The bike was in good condition when got it, and therefore did not need full restoration, merely did lot of taking apart and cleaning, and replacing of worn or missing parts. It is very nice unmolested 900 SS.

I did install RaceTech Gold Valve Emulators, which highly recommend. They are an invisible improvement and do not compromise the original look of the forks, only the ridability of the bike. They could be removed very easily for the absolute purists out there. Other than that the only non-original parts on the bike are the bar end mirrors and the velocity stacks... the original velocity stacks were grey, the ones have now on the bike are black. have pod filtres that fit when I'm riding it, they will come with the bike.

Brake pads, tires, battery, fork seals, break fluid etc. are all new in the last couple of years. Compression is excellent, no oil leaks... ready to ride, or put in your living room. ride it every opportunity get, but once it's yours you can relegate it to museum duty if you want. think it would be crime, but by then it will be yours and won't have any say in the matter.

Everything you've ever heard, or read, about how fantastic beveldrive Ducati 900SS is to ride is true... they are fabulous machines.

This one has been my favoured touring bike for the last few years. would (and have many times) get on it tomorrow and ride to BC, Montana, or California for that matter, without concern. and the bike are in southeastern Alberta, western Canada.

Why have decided to part with it, if it's such great bike? ... am about to retire, hopefully to British Columbia, and have restorations in the wings waiting to tackle which need to fund, so that, and the fact that I'm not getting any younger, or thinner apparently, both factors when riding the SS any distance, has lead me to the decision that it's time to let the SS move on to it's next lucky custodian.

The valves have been adjusted, carbs are balanced and synchronized, oil has been changed (religiously every 1,000 miles) just fill up with fuel, find your favourite twisty road and go experience motorcycling nirvana...

I have many more pictures and can take any you may require. Winning bid price does not include crating or freight which are the responsibility of the buyer. was unable to figure out how to make the shipping info display correctly, will ship the bike worldwide at the buyers expense, not just to Canada. am happy to help in sourcing those services if required... or just come for visit and ride it home.

This is wonderful opportunity to become the next caretaker of very unique and special motorcycle... one of only 774 that have ever, or will ever, exist.

Good luck in your bidding, have loved this bike since the moment got it... you will too.

(production number from Ian Faloon's "Ducati 900 Bible")

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