The main frame of the motorcycle cracked across the upper frame tubes at the welds where the stearing head is attached to the remainder of the frame. Because I noticed the damage before complete failure occured there were no injuries. Had complete failure occured the motorcycle would have been un controlable. Subsequent to my discovery of the dammage I discovered that this type of failure has occured in the past with many other 900ss model ducatis. The vehicle is now at the dealership who is contacting the manufacture. Information regarding this type of failure may be found at several web sites including club desmo's bulletin www.clubdesmo.com/newbbs/messages/23/23.htm.
The worst 1996 Ducati 900SSSP problems
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Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. The rear brake reaction rod nut and bolt will need to be replaced.
- Risk
- This condition can cause increased braking effort.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear brake reaction rod nut and bolt with a new modified nut and bolt.
Recall number 97V222000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Ducati 900SSSP 5
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What 1996 Ducati 900SSSP owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Frame cracking is a problem with ducati 900cc motorcycles. It is a regular topic of discussion on the web sites and on group rides. Depending on location and milage the dealer reaction has varied from warrentied frame replacement to denial of manufacturer fault. While I have not experianced this fault myself, it is dangerous enough that I believe t should be reported and investigated.
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Questions about the 1996 Ducati 900SSSP
Is the 1996 Ducati 900SSSP reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 Ducati 900SSSP, 2.0 times a typical 900SSSP model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Ducati 900SSSP?
Body and structure, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 1996 Ducati 900SSSP have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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