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Mileage:42
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Engine Size (cc):851
Warranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Type:Sport Bike
For Sale By:Private Seller
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1990 Ducati 851 (California model, original license plate)
VIN: ZDM1HB6P9LB001366 (clean California title in hand) 42,3xx miles (service history back to first service in June of 1990 at 876 miles) In the early '90s, a previous owner commuted from Sacramento to San Francisco (175 miles of highway) on this 851 and that’s where about 30k miles came from. This bike is in its prime and ready for years of continued use. It's reliable, well sorted and making excellent power. I’ve owned three 851s over the years and this bike feels every bit as strong as the others making about 97 hp at the rear wheel. Only selling to make room in the shop for my girlfriend’s Monster she’s looking to buy. 1995-2013: Unfortunately, in 1996, the owner I bought the bike from dropped it in a parking lot, on the left side. At a cost of $4402, the bike was completely stripped and repainted the same, rich 851 Anniversary Red with factory decals under clear. He even correctly applied the Agip decal on the tank above the clear, per original. While the nicer-than-original paint only has about 10k miles on it, the bike has collected some bumps and bruises over the years and I try to show these in the pictures. The worst being the scratch at the left 851 decal (photo) and then the touched up scratches on the left fairing (photo). Hard to see in photos and in person so they’re almost irrelevant. Some highlights: - Valve clearances were checked and all were in spec (shows stability) at 37,304 miles. - Belts were again renewed during a major service at 40,111 miles. - ProItalia +5 chip. - 40 tooth rear sprocket (original is 39) helps a bit with acceleration and makes 6th gear usable at legal speeds (original gearing is very tall for noise regulations). - Signed by Doug Polen (1991, 1992 World Superbike Champion - Ducati 851) at The Quail in 2014. - “Flying D” vented clutch cover, period correct upgrade to keep clutch cool and let dust escape. - BMW 12 V accessory outlet (near Ohlins reservoir) for charging your cell phone, powering your heated vest, etc. or charging the bike’s battery when being stored). - No fork leaks and has neoprene protective wraps. Some of the work completed since I’ve owned the bike (November 2013 at 40,116 miles): - Installed a set of ultra-rare Conti reverse cone mufflers that sound like nothing else. These mufflers took first place with my '92 851 at a sound contest at Ducati gathering one summer. From 2k to 10k RPM, they sing three different versions of Italian opera on acceleration alone. On decel, they raise the hairs on the back of your neck. And good luck getting the smile off your face as you match revs and downshift a few times going into corner! These are also the identical mufflers that came on the 851 Tricolore Kit and the extremely rare Lucchinelli Replica (Corsa, race bike). They’re lighter than Termignoni carbon fiber cans and make more power. Can you tell I’m a fan of these mufflers and I’m going to miss them? They really are magic. - Opened the airbox lid which allows bike to run properly while retaining air filtration, a very common mod on 851s and similar Ducatis. Matches the mufflers and chip making about a 20 rwhp increase over stock with wonderful throttle response from idle to WOT. - Installed a fully adjustable Ohlins rear shock with remote reservoir. Sag is setup for 175 lb. rider + 25 lb. of gear. - Installed Samco silicone coolant hose kit, repaired thermostat and filled with fresh coolant. - The original mirrors were not in the best shape so I installed a nice, not perfect, set that came off another ’90 851. With the Vitaloni decals I was able to find, they worked out nicely. - Installed a new Barnett clutch at 40,904 miles. - Installed a 13 mm clutch master cylinder to have easier clutch pull yet retain original look at the slave cylinder and the master cylinder. - Rebuilt the original clutch slave cylinder with a Ducati upgrade kit. - Removed two sets of “banana connectors” from voltage regulator wiring and soldered wiring (charging system becomes much more reliable with these connections removed). - Installed Gustaffson windscreen. Taller “Daytona” screen was used by Fast by Ferracci at Daytona for higher top speeds but also gets some wind off the rider on the street. (1992 decal on screen from when it was on my 1992 851.) - Installed an acid trap on the battery vent hose (the previous owner installed the wet cell battery to sell the bike and it still works fine). - Removed California emissions plumbing/charcoal canister to simplify/lighten the bike and reduce chances of vacuum leaks that could harm the engine. - Installed Ducati 916 handgrips. - Installed a new rear brake pressure switch and front Ferodo brake pads. - Regular brake and clutch fluid flushes using Castrol DOT 4. - Bike was missing its toolkit but I had a near perfect, NOS toolkit on the shelf and it’s included. Also included with the sale: the bike’s service history notebook, receipts, and Owner’s Manual. Thanks for looking and feel free to ask any questions or request more pictures! |
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