Written by Andrew Jones
How many 21-year-olds do you know with a killer workshop and an amazing bike collection" The answer is probably zero. That’s because ? unlike other things in life ? getting older seems to be a distinct benefit in the bike scene. With no more kids, years of riding experience under your belt and the mortgage paid off, many of us find ourselves in a position where those dream bikes we’ve always wanted are finally within reach. Not only that, but you also have the time to actually work on the damn things. California’s Stephen Brisken knows just what we mean and this very shiny Ducati 900 Super Sport is one massive testament to it.

?I am a retired guy with lots of time to waste building custom bikes and maintaining a small collection,? says the very lucky Stephen from his newly minted man cave. ?My shop is part of a large metal barn. I have been able to insulate, drywall and heat a good portion of the space. The shop is divided into two areas. One is for the messy work of cutting, grinding, polishing and the like. The other area is closed off from the first and is my assembly area with two bike lifts and hand tools.? And what you’re looking at right now is the latest progeny of this very cool little set-up; a ?97 Ducati 900 SS fared cafe which Steve calls ?The 900?. Mmmm – so chromey
Steve purchased the bike through Craigslist from a track day rider in Southern California who was looking to upgrade to a finer example o...