Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > ok iv done

[scottyr1]

ok iv done it gone and got rid of the faith full jap bike and bought a 2000 996sp 50mm termis and correct chip(so im told )runs fine sound like a bean fed pig if not a bit load loads of carbon bits all the usual trimmings but the question i have is it too much hassle to put a passenger seat on or is it just a case of sub frame cowl and pegs or more trouble i know people will say why didnt you get a bip but i realy like the way this rode and also what steps do you take to get them ready for winter instead of putting them to bed lol

[nelly]

SPS uses the P8 ECU which is pretty big. Also runs ignition amplifiers in same location. There's a lot of wiring and ECu under the seat hump. That would all need remounting to get a BP seat on. wouldn't mount to BP subframe either. Short answer is no, not really
As for winter. If your riding her, wash her down, protect as much as you can with WD40 or such like and polish to protect paint. Don't put it away damp, fan heater in garage for a while.
If your storing, same steps really. Good clean beforehand, keep away from damp and fill the tank with fuel. That stops condensation and rusting of tank internally. Living room is ideal place

[Guido]

Hi Scotty,

I did the swap on my '01 748R. You need a few little bits as well as the subframe and seat, especially if you don't want to have to swap all the fittings/lights/indies etc over every time you change between Single and Bip seat units.

Neil will know better than anyone though about the wiring/ECU clutter on that bike so go with his wise words.

[chris.p]

Originally Posted by Guido

Hi Scotty,

I did the swap on my '01 748R. You need a few little bits as well as the subframe and seat, especially if you don't want to have to swap all the fittings/lights/indies etc over every time you change between Single and Bip seat units.

Neil will know better than anyone though about the wiring/ECU clutter on that bike so go with his wise words.

I think the ecu on the sps is a whole lot bigger than the one on the 748R.


Chris

[scottyr1]

Originally Posted by chris.p

I think the ecu on the sps is a whole lot bigger than the one on the 748R.


Chris

thanks for all the help and advice guys but went to collect bike to day and it wouldnt start when asked the guy what the problem was he just looked blank and said i will get one of the mechanics to look for you so i said ring me when its sorted and left not a good start to my ducati adventure dont think i will be going back when he rings will look else were

[final_edition]

I take it they were going to take your R1 in P/X?