Nasher
Well-known member
I’ve mentioned my current project quite a lot on the forum and now I’ve ensured it will work to my satisfaction I thought I’d best stick some progress up.
Last summer I picked up a 2003 1000SSie DS for a very good price and spent a bit of time getting it to start and run correctly.
I brought it mainly because the engine is in my opinion a peach, and is the ultimate development of the Classic 2 Valve Aircooled Ducati V Twin. I have a 5 page Ducati pdf which details the technical differences between the 992CC engine and it’s 904cc predecessor.
It’s also fitted as standard with an Ohlins rear shock, and Showa front forks, so has the making of something really nice to play with.
I took the horrid Cheap carbon cans off and put the OEM ones on it came with, threw some Exactfit cables on, sorted out the non-functioning idiot lights, then brought some leads and downloaded the software to reset the TPS – Thanks ChrisW.
I then enjoyed riding it, and it rides lovely.
In fact I’ve had a big guilt trip that I’ve chosen to ride it a bit more than my beloved 1997 Carbie M900.
But I always had a plan, because let’s face it, it’s not as pretty as it’s predecessors.
My plan was to fit a complete set of 900 Superlight Bodywork to it, as in my opinion that would be the best of all worlds as far as this generation of Supersport goes.
I also had all the bodywork in stock already, so it hasn’t cost me a great deal, apart from time.
I’m posting this now, as on Friday I had a big milestone, I’d fitted the Carbie SS tank with a fuel pump, filter and Level sender from a 1000SSie and had it running from the new tank.
Over the weekend I bolted on some parts I’ve been making on and off over the last couple of months, got the fairings mocked up into place, and am now convinced it will all work.
My reason for being reserved about it, is that I’d set myself a goal of doing it all without any modification to the standard parts, especially the frame, as I’d like to be able to offer it for sale at some stage with all the standard parts so it can be put back to standard. Despite being an unloved model it is after all quite rare.
Images of progress with some scant details to follow during the day today and tomorrow as I get time between working from home, and I’ll keep it up to date going forward.
No longer working Fridays and currently not having access to my boat as the yard is in lockdown will really help move the project on.
But this is how it currently sits:
Nasher.
Last summer I picked up a 2003 1000SSie DS for a very good price and spent a bit of time getting it to start and run correctly.
I brought it mainly because the engine is in my opinion a peach, and is the ultimate development of the Classic 2 Valve Aircooled Ducati V Twin. I have a 5 page Ducati pdf which details the technical differences between the 992CC engine and it’s 904cc predecessor.
It’s also fitted as standard with an Ohlins rear shock, and Showa front forks, so has the making of something really nice to play with.
I took the horrid Cheap carbon cans off and put the OEM ones on it came with, threw some Exactfit cables on, sorted out the non-functioning idiot lights, then brought some leads and downloaded the software to reset the TPS – Thanks ChrisW.
I then enjoyed riding it, and it rides lovely.
In fact I’ve had a big guilt trip that I’ve chosen to ride it a bit more than my beloved 1997 Carbie M900.
But I always had a plan, because let’s face it, it’s not as pretty as it’s predecessors.
My plan was to fit a complete set of 900 Superlight Bodywork to it, as in my opinion that would be the best of all worlds as far as this generation of Supersport goes.
I also had all the bodywork in stock already, so it hasn’t cost me a great deal, apart from time.
I’m posting this now, as on Friday I had a big milestone, I’d fitted the Carbie SS tank with a fuel pump, filter and Level sender from a 1000SSie and had it running from the new tank.
Over the weekend I bolted on some parts I’ve been making on and off over the last couple of months, got the fairings mocked up into place, and am now convinced it will all work.
My reason for being reserved about it, is that I’d set myself a goal of doing it all without any modification to the standard parts, especially the frame, as I’d like to be able to offer it for sale at some stage with all the standard parts so it can be put back to standard. Despite being an unloved model it is after all quite rare.
Images of progress with some scant details to follow during the day today and tomorrow as I get time between working from home, and I’ll keep it up to date going forward.
No longer working Fridays and currently not having access to my boat as the yard is in lockdown will really help move the project on.
But this is how it currently sits:
Nasher.
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