[Ducati] '96 900SS Carb Question

[Jim Calandro]

I certainly cannot say for all examples but I had a test roll on with two 
other friends all with 900 SS of about the same vintage.  Here is what we 
found.  Starting at about 4 K my bike with stock carbs would open up about 
three bike lengths on the bike with the flat slides, the bike with flat 
slides and a 944 kit would do the same to me.  Once the flat slide only bike 
got around 6K he would stop loosing ground to me but could not over take. 
The 944 bike kept pulling away but at a reduced rate.

My theory is that the CV carb can regulate air flow much better and maximize 
power over the rmp range.  I think both owners with the flat slides opened 
them up too much and the bike just did not deliver the power it is capable 
of.  I have found this with my F1B and can feel acceleration pick up when I 
roll back out of the throttle a little.  Gradual opening of the throttle 
gives better results.

Jim

Jim Calandro
il Capo
US DESMO
www.usdesmo.com
704-843-0429
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "brian pierson" <bgp900cr at yahoo.com>
To: "Ducati Owners Group" <ducati at ducati.net>
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 1:51 PM
Subject: Re: [Ducati] '96 900SS Carb Question


> Buy a set of Kehein 41 flatsides! I have them on my 93ss and they give a 
> hudge HP increase. I do not sell them yet but, I will in the future. 
> However, my buddie Chris down at CA Cycleworks does.
>
> Brian Pierson [empmotors.biz]
> 99 996
> 93 900ss
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