[Ducati] 900 Ducati SSCR on ebay, thoughts?

[Izaak]

Josh,

I have to say the opposite -- I've watched 900ss cr and sp machines 
sell for a while because I like those (the mid 90s models) and the 
typical price on them runs about 3500 while the SPs sell for about 
4000.  The "completed auctions" function is a good barometer on 
ebay.  Plenty of bikes listed with reserves or above 4000 but few sell.

Frankly, I am surprised at the criticism of the CR.  It is 
functionally identical to the SP, and most people confuse them.  Yes, 
you get an aluminum swingarm and adjustable forks with the SP, but 
most people don't need either.  The goldline master clutch and brake 
on the SP are bling only and quite identical internally to the coffin 
type (both have same size piston).  The free floating rear brake on 
the SP is interesting, but I don't think you'll be racing it, no?

Of the SPs I've seen, none one them have the original cast iron 
rotors as they cost and arm+leg to replace, so the owners just get 
the "regular" stainless ones.

A mid-90s CR in good shape and decent miles should sell for around 
3000.  2500 for a well maintained specimen is not bad, especially as 
it seems the seller has his records and can show service (plus, he 
sounds like this bike is not his only Ducati - a true Ducatista who 
loves his bikes).

I know of an SP in Staten Island that the seller is insisting on a 
firm $4700.  IT has 29K miles and looks great, but it's not ridden 
much and he doesn't have any service records and couldn't even give 
me a straight answer about what kind of oil and filter he uses (I 
asked, he said "Ducati brand oil".. uh... yeah..Ducati oil...)

If the bike is mechanically good, get it.  If the look of the SP 
makes you happier, buy a set of full fairings.  I doubt you'll notice 
the difference while you are zooming down the road.  There are also 
two SP type swingarms on ebay right now.

For the record, I have had both.  I sold the SP because the buyer 
made me a crazy offer, the CR was partially "converted" to an SP by a 
previous owner, but I doubt I can tell the difference.. It pops 
wheelies in 2nd gear just fine.

izaak

At 05:27 PM 7/19/2006, you wrote:

>I'd be looking at this purely as a second machine, a light solo toy 
>for trips that are too short to justify the ST, poorer weather, or 
>just solo sillyness every now and then.  So it wouldn't need to be 
>perfect, infact finding something cheap I'd have to spend the winter 
>putting back together would be perfect...
>
>So it seems this one is a bit pricy, good, my credit rating doesn't 
>need another ding just yet. : )
>
>Joshua Coombs
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