Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Most popular mods

[Rob748]

Well I know this has probably been posted before but can we have a run down of the most popular mods. I'm new to this website as I've finally acquired a dream - it's only taken me ten years but there you go.

[psychlist]

If not, start by reducing the gearing so it's more tractable in everyday use, get the suspension "tuned" to your bodyweight and riding style, then fit some Termi's followed by a lightweight flywheel and lighter wheels

Alternatively, save up yer dosh and buy a more powerful model

[dickieducati]

14t sprocket on the front
180 rear tyre (probab have already if its a 748)
obviously termi's
open clutch cover
slipper clutch if you do trackdays

[psychlist]

Originally posted by dickieducati
slipper clutch if you do trackdays

So long as you don't mind replacing clutch plates every couple of thousand miles

[dickieducati]

i've had mine in for at least 4k now never touched it and still seems fine. i do get the slipper working too!

[spinoli1]

Hi Rob,

In order of overall preference and value for money -

1. 14 tooth front sprocket - £15
2. Pirelli Diablo Corsas (rear 180) - great for road and track - up to £200
3. Overbore clutch slave cylinder - Casoli £80
4. Fit 4 - pad brake calipers - you will not believe the difference - £200+
5. Slipper clutch for the track (ST4s plates to improve basket life) - from
£400
6. Do something to let it make a proper noise. Anything from new system to coring the silencers. £0 to £1,000 plus
7. Lightweigt wheels - if your still feeling flush - £1,000 if new

Don't forget crash protection - bungs, case armour etc.

Spinoli

[domski]

Nobody mentioned suspension mods

You not worried about the bike handling properly then?

I'd get a shock and fork rebuild before buying exhaust, P4 calipers, £1000 wheels or a slipper clutch

carbon fibre .. and some more carbon fibre .. and a little more carbon fibre, start with heel plates and go from there .. and a smattering of magnesium ....

[spinoli1]

And - Huggerrrrrrr!

[psychlist]

Originally posted by domskidue
Nobody mentioned suspension mods

Oh yes they did :P

Originally posted by psychlist get the suspension "tuned" to your bodyweight and riding style

Probably only cost about 40-50 notes too!
On the other hand.....
You dont have to lavish thousands of squid on your pride and joy!
But it certainly helps