Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950  07-Apr-2006, 13:35 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 2,566 1000DS SS
anybody know who printed the workshop manual that this chap bought on ebay. (ie was it an original Ducati manual?)
I dont mind spending a few quid on a manual cos it will save a few hundered very... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 31-Mar-2006, 13:55 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 2,566 Manuals
Havnt seen anything for the 1000DS SS 2003
As it has just come out of warranty, I am going to start maintaining it myself. (cos dealer costs are so high!)
Anyone know where i can get a manual? |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 14-Mar-2006, 14:13 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 1,161 Rear Axle
Hi,
Just a small question...
The rear axle on my 1000SSDS has a nut both sides.
There are no locking devices to secure these nuts (eg split pin etc)
On all my previous bikes, I always had a locking... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Sep-2005, 14:06 |
| Replies: 14 Views: 2,614 |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Sep-2005, 14:04 |
| Replies: 14 Views: 2,614 1000DS SS high bars
Hi,
Cyclecat supply spacer kits for clutch and brake reserviors, but these are not needed, (also supply bits of hose)
You will need some new grips, unless u think u can get the originals off without... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 14-Sep-2005, 13:56 |
| Replies: 14 Views: 2,614 |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Sep-2005, 14:07 |
| Replies: 14 Views: 2,614 1000DS SS high bars
What a change!
The cyclecat bars have transformed the bike
Did around 100 miles yesterday, and my wrists / hands felt fresh and fine. (seem to of cured the vibration numbing of my hands too!)
They... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Sep-2005, 09:45 |
| Replies: 14 Views: 2,614 High Bars
Cyclecat riser bars now fitted.
Look V nice in titanium colour.
Not a difficult job to do (a few hours).... but a bit fiddly.
They do foul the top fairing on all settings, but this can be easily... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Aug-2005, 14:34 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 1,695 |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Aug-2005, 10:22 |
| Replies: 14 Views: 2,614 |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Aug-2005, 17:02 |
| Replies: 14 Views: 2,614 higher bars and fairing mods
I am Looking at going much taller with my handlebars.
BUT!!!
the fairing follows closely the swing of the std bars.
Has anyone done a high bar mod and mods to the fairing to allow for them. (Not... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-May-2005, 14:03 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 1,455 fuel light and spares
hi,
Having reported to my ducati dealer that I had checked the wiring etc and that the fuel sender was faulty, AND booking it in for its 24 month service... they now inform me that the fuel sender is... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Apr-2005, 13:59 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 1,679 Hi Scully, I have a pair of Oxford humpback...
Hi Scully,
I have a pair of Oxford humpback sports panniers and tail pack.
It is all very awkward to fit to the bike and took a lot a faffing around to get it right.
Would recommend leaving them on... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Apr-2005, 14:09 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 1,679 Hi, No replies!!! Doh. Anyway, I have taken a...
Hi,
No replies!!! Doh.
Anyway, I have taken a closer look at my bike.
It looks like I have increased the front and rear ride height too much cos it does lean over a long way when unloaded on the... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Mar-2005, 14:05 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 1,619 High Handlebars
Hi,
I expect this has been batted around before....but here we go again.
I would like to raise my handlebars up.
What kits are reccomended and what are the implications eg longer brake hoses,... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Mar-2005, 14:02 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 1,679 unstable sidestand
Hi,
I plan to use my 1000SS for some touring.
I have discovered that when i load up the back seat with panniers and tailpack, the bike becomes unstable on the side stand, ie it wants to topple over... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Apr-2004, 12:49 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 3,364 1000 DS SS Suspension settings.
1000 DS SS Suspension settings.
Showa front forks / Ohlins rear shock
Good kit, but It's all wasted on me.
Having just read the T.W.O. magazine test on the 1000DS SS, I have to agree with them... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Apr-2004, 08:24 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 2,130 Dry Clutches
I am fairly new to ducati's and have a 1000 DS SS.
I have a few questions regarding the dry clutch.
1. I know it is normal for them to be noisy, but can they be made to be quiet(er)?
2. How... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Feb-2004, 23:04 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 1,805 suspension and leak
bike is a 1000ds ss
all the suspension is adjustable,
(ie compression and rebound, preload and height...)
where do I start tweaking or is it a case that if I need to ask I shouldn't be messing... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Feb-2004, 22:58 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 2,144 Carrying stuff
I have started planning my summer hols, ie jump on ferry and see where I end up.
My old throwovers would wreck the paint/plastic of the back end and do not fit the bike very well anyway.
This... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Feb-2004, 22:50 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 2,755 whoops
All pretty well back together now.
Halfords plastic repair kit restuck the split well.
and
Halfords touch up paint hid the repair.
I used Nissan red 526 to cover the split which appears to be a very... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Jan-2004, 19:28 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 2,755 whoops
All very sound advice, thanks.
I think i'll try a combination of attempting to repair it with glue and touch up paint, and follow that by slapping a big sticker over it to hide the bodge.
If... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Jan-2004, 21:03 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 2,755 whoops
PS
Kind of shutting the gate after the horse has bolted, but what make of crash bobins would you recommend and are they easy to fit??? |
| Forum: Tyres 26-Jan-2004, 20:50 |
| Replies: 0 Views: 2,144 New treads for 1000DS SS
First set of treads are now worn out at 3700 miles.
Michelin pilot sports.
They seemed very good and i will probably go for the same again, unless someone out there knows of anything that can give... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Jan-2004, 20:43 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 1,975 Dead left hand
This isn't an adolesent tale...
When riding the 1000DS SS for more than 1/2 hour in anything other than open roads I find that my left wrist and hand go dead (ie having to use the clutch whilst... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Jan-2004, 20:34 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 2,755 whoops
Hi,
Your advice please.
My 1000DS SS toppled over and has put a small j shape split in the fairing just on the recess where the indicator bolts on.
There is no real damage to the paint, and the split... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Dec-2003, 15:44 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 2,640 1000ss pipes
It is just the cans that I want, to unleash the Duke noise.
However, I am concerned that I may upset the engine, as at the moment with the stock cans it is sweet. with massive power from low down,... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Dec-2003, 12:18 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 2,640 1000ss pipes
Scorpion do reaasonably priced alloy and carbon cans and they are easy to get hold of from M&P or MPS, but again they only list the 900ss.
Does anyone have any experience with the scorpion cans? |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Dec-2003, 13:25 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 2,640 1000ss pipes
Hi All,
New to the site and dukes.
Got me a new 1000ss earlier in the year and its great.
The only thing is it doesn't sound like a duke. All you can hear is the dry clutch. (although when... |
