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SMT
29-Mar-2006, 21:02
Has anyone fitted one of these to a 900SS ie? How does it all work with the grab rail?

Also apart from the two side fixing allen keys as per the original side panels, how is it held in place?

Thanks - Simon
Iconic944ss
30-Mar-2006, 00:12
I think 'twpd' has done something similar to this and 'is experienced' !!!

DSC member twpd (http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/member.php?action=viewpro&member=twpd)
nicks
30-Mar-2006, 20:16
The grabrail is bolted on to the rear subframe so you would unbolt the grabrail and take it off completely.

It's not a seat cover the one you are looking at. (i think)
SMT
31-Mar-2006, 09:52
I figured the grab rail needed to be removed, but it looks like the tail light is fixed to the grab rail, so once you have removed the grab rail what do you fix the tail light to? Also the securing seat clip is part of the grab rail mechanism.

Also not sure where or how exactly you are supposed to fix the seat cover apart from the two front fixings?
SMT
02-Apr-2006, 20:43
I think I have made a boo boo here. Looks like Ricambi Weiss just sells replacement panels, not any of the related brackets etc., so the seat cover I have bought is a replacement panel for the Genuine Ducati accessory one which does come with all the necessary brackets and at an eye watering price of £365!
Nick D.
04-Apr-2006, 23:36
I have the DP solo tail section on my 1999 944SSie. To fit, you need to remove the original side panels, grab rail with attached tail light and the seat lock. The DP kit came with a replacement for the grab rail which was just that with the handle part sawn off and unpainted. The OEM seat lock is swapped to this part and the tail light is reattached before the whole assembly is reinstalled on the frame. The seat cover itself "grabs" the seat and is only held on by friction and the two original front allen bolts. The overall fit of the DP unit is mediocre and the area around the tail light is poor. Would I buy it again - no.
SMT
09-Apr-2006, 20:55
Sold the Ricambi Weiss cover on e-bay at a small loss and bought one of these instead...

http://www.ducati-kaemna.de/cms_en/katalog.htm?&view=artikel&artikel=12

It fits well and looks a lot better in real life than the picture on the website. I'm happy anyway :D
nicks
12-Apr-2006, 13:04
Can you post somes pics please?
SMT
13-Apr-2006, 11:29
I haven't taken any pictures of my bike yet. :( I'll try to do so over the weekend weather permitting!
SMT
24-Apr-2006, 20:39
Here you go...
scully
25-Apr-2006, 10:07
Originally posted by SMT
Here you go...

Hey looks superb Ive been looking for one of these for my 1000SS for some time. Are they any more comfortable than the standard seat? Mine is very hard and gives me a**e ache after a few hours...

Cheers.
scully
25-Apr-2006, 10:09
Originally posted by scully
Originally posted by SMT
Here you go...

Hey looks superb Ive been looking for one of these for my 1000SS for some time. Are they any more comfortable than the standard seat? Mine is very hard and gives me a**e ache after a few hours...

Cheers.

Erase and rewind! Just noticed its only a cover so answer is no then :lol:
phillc
25-Apr-2006, 13:22
Originally posted by scully
Hey looks superb Ive been looking for one of these for my 1000SS for some time. Are they any more comfortable than the standard seat? Mine is very hard and gives me a**e ache after a few hours...


I have a Sargent seat fitted to mine and they certainly make a difference, for both rider and pillion. They're about £300 new, but I picked up mine or £150 second hand.

http://static.flickr.com/34/104235686_4b6d59de5b.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/40/109172856_96be8d4a70.jpg
scully
26-Apr-2006, 16:45
Originally posted by phillc
Originally posted by scully
Hey looks superb Ive been looking for one of these for my 1000SS for some time. Are they any more comfortable than the standard seat? Mine is very hard and gives me a**e ache after a few hours...


I have a Sargent seat fitted to mine and they certainly make a difference, for both rider and pillion. They're about £300 new, but I picked up mine or £150 second hand.

Very nice, where did you pick it up from?

http://static.flickr.com/34/104235686_4b6d59de5b.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/40/109172856_96be8d4a70.jpg
phillc
26-Apr-2006, 17:19
Originally posted by scully
Very nice, where did you pick it up from?


A crashed 750ss that was being broken. Just a matter of keeping eyes open and a bit of patience.

I've seen these Sargent and Corbin seats on eBay second hand for around the £200 mark.
Nick D.
26-Apr-2006, 17:43
Here is a pic of my SS with the DP solo seat cowl. As posted before the gel coat on the cowl has stress cracks since day one and has some fittment issues, but is ok if you are not anal like me.

Solo seat cowl (http://images1.snapfish.com/34692%3A488%7Ffp345%3Enu%3D3237%3E843%3E%3A75%3EWS NRCG%3D323367%3C%3A8255%3Anu0mrj)