[Ducati] 750SS Forks

[Mark Hatten]

Josh:

The forks from the 93 750SS will be Showa cartridge forks with no external 
adjustments.  They are the same forks that were on the early 900SS/CR.  The 
later CRs (like yours) came with Marzocchis.  All of the 91-98 
750SS/900SS/SP/SL/FE forks have the same external dimensions.  If I recall, 
the earlier forks had a smaller OD axle, but the forks are the same -- it's 
just the captive nut in the left fork leg that's smaller, and that can be 
easily changed.

The Showa forks from the 93 750SS have one big advantage over your 
Marzocchis:  they can be re-valved.  The Marzocchis have sealed cartridges; 
the only thing you can do to them is to change the springs and alter the oil 
weight/level.

Considering that the non-adjustable Showa forks usually sell cheap (I also 
have a set if you're looking), I think it's a great way to upgrade your 96 
CR for the street.  If you have them set-up (springs/valving) for your 
weight/riding style, you really won't miss the external adjustments IMO.

If you're racing, or you want to use the same bike for commuting during the 
week and track days on the weekend, then you might want to look into a set 
of the externally adjustable Showas.  I have a set for sale as well; 
however, they don't sell cheap ;-)  You still will have to have them set-up 
for you for optimum performance.  You can also go down the path of grafting 
Superbike forks on your SS (wait for it . . . I have a set for sale!), but 
that's quite a bit more involved, with new or modified triple clamps 
required, along with new bars, fender, speedo drive, axle, wheel bearings, 
brake calipers, etc.  And the Superbike forks still need to be revalved & 
resprung to really work well.

Mark Hatten
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Filak" <filakjf at yahoo.com>
To: "Ducati Owners Group" <ducati at ducati.net>
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 8:55 AM
Subject: Re: [Ducati] 750SS Forks


> --- Kerry and Brad Black wrote:
>> single disc 750?
>
> I don't know. Ducati actually put a single front disk on a SS? Wow,
> that's sounds so uncharacteristic.
>
> Well here's the deal. I have an opportunity to purchase a used set of
> forks from a '93 750SS. I was hoping to upgrade and replace the
> Marzocchis on my '96 CR. Doesn't sound like the way to go.
>
> Thanks,
> John
>
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