Over the course of 30 years being involved with CLASS Motorcycle Schools I have met hundreds of dedicated track riders who loved experiencing their own “edge” in a safe, non-event environment the school provided. One such person was a local Ducati enthusiast everyone called JD who attended most of the NW schools and Bay Area events over the years.

The bike he rode for most of these track day events was his 1996 Ducati 900SS SP, #SP D55 which he bought brand new off the show room floor.

As with most things JD did, he became immersed not only in the art of riding but also with the elements beyond the track, the selection and installation of aftermarket items designed to enhance the stock motorcycle. Not wanting to be a victim to the timing and efficiency of others, JD also became proficient with the up keep and servicing, not just oil changes and chain replacements but serious, proactive upkeep.

Time is catching up to everyone and the riding position on the 900 is too aggressive these days to be comfortable for aging joints and bones. The heads were recently sent to Moto Corsa in Portland for lash adjustment and new belts installed while JD was assembling them to the engine. Moto Corsa made note that the exhaust guides have wear and will need to be serviced within the next 5,000 miles. That is a lot of track days.

There is an impressive list of top of the line Improvements, Extra Parts including track day body work and the Tools to allow a new owner to continue maintenance if they are so inclined. From a quote JD sent:

“Ducati, turning riders into mechanics since 1949”.

The last thing I asked JD when we picking the bike up if he had ever crashed or damaged the bike. He was a very clear “no”! Never been down, never crashed.



What’s on/in the bike as it rolls that’s not stock
1. Ducati performance 944 Kit
2. Keihin 41mm downdraft carburetors
3. Full Termignoni 45mm high exhaust system with carbon fiber cans
4. Nichols Lightweight Flywheel
5. Steering Damper
6. Ohlin’s 43mm front forks (with mid valve kit) and triple clamps kit Sprung for 9.5NM (200 lbs. rider)
7. Ohlins rear shock (spring for 200 lbs. rider)
8. Marchesini lightweight front and rear wheels
9. Fully adjustable woodcraft rear sets
10. Fast by Ferrachi stage 2 cams
11. STM lightweight belt pulley kit
12. Oversized (2mm) intake and exhaust valves
13. Oil cooler relocation kit (sits behind front nose fairing behind light) with braided oil lines.
14. Ducati Performance ignition modules
15. Dyna plug coils
16. STM crankcase breather
17. Ducati Performance slipper clutch
18. Corbin seat NGK Plug wires
19. Lightweight 520 chain and sprocket sets

Tools
1. Speedy Moto engine replacement trellis
2. Speedy Moto rear shock link brace
3. Timing wheel attachment, wheel and marker Compression gauge
4. TwinMax Carburetor balancer
5. Clutch Hub holder tool
6. Piston ring compressor
7. Ohlins rear shock spring adjustment wrench Steering head nut tool
8. Flywheel holder tool
9. Timing wheels wrench
10. Crankshaft Timing wheels wrench
11. Heads Flywheel Nut removal/installation tool Head Bolt offset torquing tool
12. Crankshaft holding nut tool
13. Workshop manuals X2
14. Keihin manuals and parts list


Parts and stuff
1. Bike Cover
2. Tank Bag
3. Stock Mirrors
4. Stock Timing modules
5. Stock Plug coils
6. Stock rear set foot pegs
7. Extra Instrument cluster
8. Extra swingers pivot rod
9. Stock engine mount rod
10. Stock brake and clutch adjustment rods
11. Extra Fairing Stays
12. Extra Tach indicator
13. Stock Blinkers
14. Extra brake and clutch levers
15. Clutch Pack X2
16. Assorted o-rings, gaskets and shims for engine Belt
17. Set Throttle Cables
18. X2 Fuel Filter
19. STM slipper clutch basket and hub
20. Original Belt Covers
21. Frame sliders for track fairings
22. Extra complete track fairing set
23. Complete set of Main fuel jets for Keihin 41mm carbs
24. Assorted extra needle jets for carbs
25. Assorted extra main air jets
26. Assorted rebuild kit parts for carbs
27. Extra carb air filters
28. Open velocity stacks for carbs
29. Pit Bull Rear Stand
30. 888 style mono seat.

The selling price is $5,495. The VIN# is ZDM1LC4N9TB023308 and miles are 32,397. Please come by and see it at Automania LLC, 895 SE Gladiola Drive, Grants Pass, OR 97527. http://www.automaniagp.com 541 479 8888 Oregon Dealer DA1287.

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