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996SPS (1999) Yes or No

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Hi everyone,

I have an opportunity to purchase a 1999 Ducati 996SPS with 5,000Km on the bike with a lot accessories (Slipper Clutch, New Radial Mount Forks & 4 Pot Gold series Brembo, Dymag Carbon wheels, Evolution Front Faring, & list goes on and on...etc) as can partially be seen on the pictures.

As bikes prices varies by country to country, my best analogy is that the seller is asking the price equivalent to a used 2006 Ducati Paul Smart.

1.) What do you guys think re the deal (Pice about right, too high, too low)

2.) I want to have 1 bike of the Tamburini design...not sure this is a good choice or I should hold off for a 998S, or 998R?

3.) Any particular concern over this 996SPS, anything to watch out?, etc...

Please excuse my ignorance & any perceived silly question this may seem to be...I'm totally torn & cant decide whether to proceed or not & would like your inputs as a sounding board.

Best,
Kris





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I know the figures arent really comparable but you might be interested in this. Think the cam timing is as mentioned by Tom Tom

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Congratulations Chantank on your SPS purchase! Seeings how I've been dreaming about owning an SPS since '97 I can't imagine how you'd be anything but thrilled with what appears to be a nicely equipped SPS (except for that front fairing imo)

TomTom, nine16, thank you for your input vis a vis turning my 996 into my oft dreamt of SPS

And ducv2, very impressive readout, must make for a throttle full of laughs on road or track!
Your welcome!

Ducv2, the cam timing is different on yours, if the first peak is lower than the second your more towards 115 intake, 111 will even them out and 109 will make the first one slightly higher, but still keep the second good enough :)
Im good friend with chris.
Your welcome!

Ducv2, the cam timing is different on yours, if the first peak is lower than the second your more towards 115 intake, 111 will even them out and 109 will make the first one slightly higher, but still keep the second good enough :)
Im good friend with chris.
Tom Tom, Chris did explain the timing but it went over my head (whats new:)). Its nice and smooth but revs like a banshee.:eek:
Well it was possibly over his head too without being an asshole myself :)
It just seems weird to clock the cams to saudi oclock but its what works the best, both dyno and rider experience says the same, it just smacks at that timing.
So you have a new experience coming up :) Hello mid!
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Stripped 996SPS with yours truly...thanks again for the inputs!

Quick question

I will have the front forks serviced (seals and oil) would it be necessary for the Dampers & Rear shocks as well ?



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Stripped 996SPS with yours truly...thanks again for the inputs!

Quick question

I will have the front forks serviced (seals and oil) would it be necessary for the Dampers & Rear shocks as well?
Yes. While you're at it, you may want to do the upgraded piston kit for the steering damper.

http://www.ohlins.nl/index.php?lang...tegoryID=43&productID=1343&productspecID=1966
Beautiful tires... very nice! While you have the fairings off pull those yucky frame plugs.
Thanks Adam will check it out & request this then.

Prophet, The pirelli supercorsa sp are nice aren't they I have them on my 999R as well.
Good purchase mate!
Thanks Adam will check it out & request this then.

Prophet, The pirelli supercorsa sp are nice aren't they I have them on my 999R as well.
You're welcome and congrats. I like the wheels. Pick up a black seat (easy) and a nice stock upper and you'll be good to go!

Went back to the Supercorsas myself (sc1 & sc 2 instead of sp) and I'm excited about it.
Thx again all,

Seats and faring on the way...will certainly post when done.
Terrific. Where did you find a front fairing? I didn't see any in prime condition on eBay.
Adam,

Your right can't find decent used one so I ordered it via

DUCATI PARTS ONLINE | New & Used Original Ducati Motorcycle Parts & Accessories

Price seems competitive and I explicitly asked for New OEM.

Hope it arrives as such....will revert.

Best,
kris
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Its glory days are coming back...picking her up this evening!
Thanks again all for your support.




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Gorgeous.
Gorgeous.

they all are :D
Yes, but that nose on the first page was an atrocity.

And I do think the 5 spoke Dymags are a nice looking wheel.
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