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1990 750 / 900 Sport

Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:13 am
by yellerduck
There doesn't seem to be many posts in this particular category so I thought I would make one for the record. Are there any 89 90 Sport owner's out there?

1990 Sport

Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2006 4:10 am
by ducinthebay
Yes, there are a few still rolling around. I know a few guys, and I'll have them post here also so we get a list of owners going.
I bought mine as a non-running bike for $1500, and basically went through everything to get it on the road again. the only thing I didn't have to fix was the motor. After several years of changes, and more than $1500 more, I have a unique Duc that's a lot of fun;
Paso Front end w/ 17" 907 wheels and brakes (300mm), 748 M/c's on the bars, had to machine the clipons to fit the 41.7mm fork tubes (Telefix). Ohlins steering damper (needed on this model) Later SS swingarm with custom adapters pressed into the cases. Aftermarket shock, 36 Dellortos with 2" 90degree rubber elbows and UNI foam filters, removed the petcock and replace with a banjo fitting, GiaCoMoto 2 into one pipe, European bodywork in red and white, Oddessey battery, rear brake M/c and pedal assy. from an ST (bolts onto the case) 15/39 gearing, Pirelli Diablos, after market coils and leads. Of course there was the usually rebuild trials and tribulations, and a lot of cursing at the previous owner(s) for being hacks. Of course, I'll never get the money out of it that I put into it, but I didn't put that much into it, besides time. I always loved the F1, and this is about as close as I will get to owning one. I currently am using Paso triple clamps, but was lucky enough to get a set from the first year 851, which have an additional 3mm offset. I'll try those out next spring. I also just got a vented clutch cover, which will be going on soon. If the motor ever blows up, I'll put a 900SS motor in it, but for now, I'll enjoy the 750.