Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Engine modifications / what have you had done ?

[twids]

cost free. get those levers sorted .1 hours work.took me nearly 3 years of riding ducati`s to do it.i would of paid....

[DJ Tera]

I have a 54mm titanium half system waiting to go on, titanium conrods and 998S/R cams and ECU being fitted at the next service - depending on funds might stretch to some forged pistons, a balance and a port/flow on the cylinders.

Just need to get it back from its gearbox repair now

[DC]

748 Bip...........................

45 to 50 mm Termi half system. FIM chip. Full monty engine tweak and set up. A bit of head work. 853 big bore from Sigma..............um,

5 spoke Marchi wheels. Carbon Solo seat unit. And other bits and bobs. Its a right nice little ride i tell you!

DC.

[Edited on 3-8-2004 by DC]

[Robbie]

If it's a second hand one then get all the worn / broken / knackered bits sorted first.

On my 748 that meant, powder coated frame, new pads, new m/cyl cover, top end rebuild, cambelts, new swing arm spindle & bearings, new clutch basket & plates, change all fluids & filters, new front tyre, new back brake hose, lots of little 8mm stainless fasteners.

Then get it set up to fit you.

Double bubble screen, Helibars, Biposto springs chucked, new springs/shock rebuilt/ suspension set up by Graeme at Shoxx in Glasgow. Helibars make a massive difference if you are tall & fragile like me.

Then make it look & sound how you like.

Mine had JHP titanium cans chip & airfilter already so all I had to do was paint it black & bung on a DP hugger. Lighter clutch slave cylinder on the list next.

Then go looking for more power if you must. I just need to learn to use what's there.

Robbie

[Mr_S]

Termi's, FIM Chip, Filter & Dyno setup (TP reset, chip reprogramming etc)

Radial M/Cylinder, HEL Brake lines HH Pads

Adjusted levers, stuck Diablo's on, and a single seat unit (easily good for 10BHP ), ditched the toolkit in the garage, eat 1 less mars bar a day.

Next

Gearing to 14/40
Suspension fully worked over
Magnesium Wheels

Then

853, Nitrous, parachute, learn to ride better...

The order of planned mods has changed in recent weeks, and may change again...

[marksduc748]

my 748 has termis and chip stuck on it and marvic rims. altered the gearing to suit. better air filter, open clutch basket, super dooper singing and dancing alarm that keeps dam well BLEEPING!!

[Loz]

DP high screen, carbon hugger, Scottoiler and a Ventura luggage system - for my 999S.

</Loz ducks behind a wall>



</Loz ducks down again>

[David Cook]

Couldn't decide where to start so I think that I'd better not ;-)

[Gav748sp]

Well when i finally bought mine it had 1750 miles on it and was basically a mint, standard sp.. Very nice i thought, might just buy a 'couple' of nice bits to put on..........

Pair of Marchesini 5spoke wheels (repainted black by Bike Paints)
Newer Showa forks (now fitted with K-Tech 20ssk cartridge kit)
Brembo P4 Calipers.
Performance friction pads all round.
Earl's made to measure brake and cluth lines (black)
Goodridge rear brake line.
Brembo Radial pumps for brake and clutch.
B.Bolt switch for the brake.
Fast by Ferraci clip-ons (diff angle)
DP longer handlebars.
Renthal grips.
Resevoir relocating brackets for both brake and clutch.
DP Rearsets (race shift)
New Ohlins rear shock.
K-Tech Spring.
New Ohlins spring cup.
Ohlins pre-load adjuster.
Renthal quick change carrier.
New chain and sprockets.
Ohlins steering damper.
Technosel seat.
Smaller front indicators, Kellerman rear indicators now relocated to the carbon bracket behind the reflector.
Home made number plate hanger (now hangs from the bolt between the pipes)
Corse carbon underseat breather box with hoses, tower and valve.
Newvolt ignition amp.
Magnecor Competition 8.5mm Ignition leads.
Full 50mm Termignoni system with carbon cans and 18mm lamda take offs. (for sale)
Dynojet PC111usb.
Vimori nose cone and side panels.
Ducati Corse carbon B/pan.
White no board and mudguard stripe.
Carbon both DP and MS: Heel Guards
RS Chain guard
Swingarm cover
Sprocket cover
Air tubes
Half clutch cover
Fork crash bungs.
Bi-hex Wheel and axle nuts.
Newer lights (with both lights on at once)
Corse screen.
Champion surface discharge spark plugs.
S**t load of nuts,bolts,washers,tophats,rubbers and the like.
DP Chip
All fluids,filters replaced.
Pipercross repacement filters (OEM style)
Air intakes vastly increased but trimming back.
There might be more...not too sure.
Waiting for a couple of boxes from the 'good old' (read cheap old!) USA.
The bike has been run up on the dyno and has had both cylinders individually mapped by Martin @ Dynojet UK.
All the suspension work and subsequent set-up has been done by ex Ohlins Tech Graeme Bell @ Shoxx in Glasgow.. Top bloke, even better service.

The bug has certainly bitten me...and i'm sure there are more of you just the same. Is it an actual medical condition?

It has taken me alot longer than 1st expected.... but aint they worth it!

Gav

[smilo006]

any pictures?