Anything to watch on a SS1000?
 

Hello everyone,

This is my first post here, so please be nice to me :)

I hope this is the right place to ask.

I'm thinking of moving from an SV650 to a Ducati. Always loved the look of the Supersports and test rode an SS1000 recently.

As the bike's my daily transport, what should I look out for in a second hand SS1000? Any technical things tend to go wrong? Reliability? Any useful mod's (e.g. Scottoiler, recommended crash mushrooms, etc)?

Any advice and experience would be much appreciated. Many thanks! :)

Nothing really. I have a few SS800's and the only thing that seems to go wrong is the instrument panel leaking moisture...which is a bummer cos it's part of the immobiliser circuit....other than that they are fine bikes. have fun :)

Ooh get you!! :lol:

It's a shoe thing.

You have one for each foot? :roll:

I have one for each day :)

Just like TP :lol:

I just picked up a 1000ss twin spark, rode it tonight, belting bike, engines are bulletproof but the paint finish will flake off on the front if not looked after. Not a showstopper really since all you have to do is repaint it. Apart from that get one and enjoy-and welcome to the passion.

John

change the gearing(lower)this makes it easier to ride, add some termi's(or similar)this makes it sound like a ducati, mod airbox and add chip(for crisp throttle response) did the above on my 900SSie (pre -748) and it was a great bike - then just ride it.

Just watch that it doesn't have a 14t front sprocket...

Yes, a Scottoiler is a must for any chain drive bike of you're gonna use it for commuting, especially over winter when you dont have time to lube the chain after EVERY ride!
Changing the gearing is a good idea as they dont make much use of their 130+ top end. Lowering the gearing makes it much more responsive at low revs (around town) and gives better acceleration. Just make sure you go up 2 or 3 teeth on the rear sprocket, as Anthony says don't drop to 14T on the front unless it's temporary as the tighter circumference will cause early chain wear.

You can't "mod the chip". It's a fixed unadjustable ECU. The only option is a Power Commander or an FIM ECU.

Hi everyone,

Thanks for all the advice and the welcome ...


... I went for it and now have a lovely SS1000 :D
What a belting engine! It's a fabulous experience and makes a wonderful noise :sing:
I see very few Supersports around, which makes owning one a more special feeling :)

The paint finish is already imperfect, but I'll get Chips Away or the like to fix that and then get the paint sealed.

A Scottoiler and crash mushrooms are immediate requirements. Can anyone recommend some attractive mushrooms that would look good on a grey SS? I've used R&G in the past, but don't know that they'll look the part. I couldn't find any official Ducati mushrooms in the catalogue. (Essential insurance for track days and icy winter commuting.)

Also, has anybody replaced their nuts with stainless ones? I've always found this valuable too, but don't know if there's a kit for the SS.

:bouncy: