Engine modifications / what have you had done ?
 

What modifications are you chaps fitting to your Ducati's ?

What would you recommend for others new to Ducati's ?

What is the most cost effective modification ?

Thanks

A.

Archie

A set of pipes is compulsory!!!:DI've got a JHP air filter & a slipper clutch,but the list of possible mods is endless!! It all depends on how big your wallet is!!:D

Mods so far (not much really):

carbon 45mm termi's
carbon hugger/chain guard
carbon exhaust shield
tinted double bubble screen (really works well)


Looking to carbon-ise the following in due course:

front sprocket cover
clutch cover
heel plates


Termi's were the best thing I've ever done. To anything. Ever.

Ade.

I'm having a larger clutch slave unit fitted - a claimed 20% reduction in lever effort which will be good for me poor arthiritic hands..

Get your suspension set up properly is IMHO the first and best mod.

Dave Parkinson at SP racing is in Southport and Andy White at KAIS in Atherton is only 20 miles away. Both come highly reccommended.

Its not always neccessary to respring or revalve, just decent setup.

My SPS came set up really wierd, set up for a 7 stone rider rather than a 17 stone fat git:lol: and was transformed with an hours work.

Also Dukes tend to be overgeared and its a very common mod to lower the gearing.

Gearing and suspension mods are cheap and easy before you start on the Ducati disease of spending lots of wonga.

After that its the obligatory Termis and a FIM chip to improve the fuelling.

Oops nearly forgot, get brake and clutch levers set at right angle and helibars improved riding position for me, what i'm trying to say is get the riding position as comfortable as possible so you can relax and concentrate on riding.

THEN SPEND LOADS OF MONEY:D:lol::devil:

[Edited on 3-8-2004 by BDG]

On my 2000 748S:

50mm Carbon Termigs with DP Half Race Chip - setup properly!
Remove mesh from air intakes for better air flow
Pipercross MPX038 OEM-Style replacement air filters - 18 quid a pair
Pro V-Twins Slipper (ramp & bearing) - about to be replaced with an STM Evo 48T slipper
14/40 gearing on quick release TSS sprocket - need 96 link chain for this
Suspension setup on Snetterton trackday by Ohlins suspension - worth doing as I didn't know if the bike was setup to standard or not and it feels better now
Sparco rearsets (exact copies of DP ones for half the price) for maximum adjustability
Taken pins out of bars to adjust position of brake and clutch - really worth doing (costs nothing!) and very scary when you reach for the brake first time and it's not where it used to be!
Tinted high-screen from Busters - only 38 quid and really good while on the move if you're lanky like me!

Other than that the rest is just tarting it up with carbon :D

[Edited on 3-8-2004 by antonye]

termi's, downgearing, and slipper are all obligatory if you go on track at all imho.
getting the bike set up correctly for you too, be it suspension tweaks, lever positions, or footpegs.
after that any carbon/ titanium bits really only for looks but obviously shave a few gramms too.
havnt got any myself yet but lighter wheels aslo make a huge difference so im told.

I have a MY 2000 996 with the following:

54mm Sil Motor Carbon pipes
FIM chip setup by Neil Spalding of Sigma Performance along with the full grunter spec found here
14 tooth front sprocket
Lightened flywheel
Lever placement after the removal of the pin (SOOO much better)
Carbon tarty bits (front mudguard, swingarm protector, heel plates, hugger with chainguard)

Next is suspension and then California Superbike School ... then a slipper .... (depending on plans being concocted ..)


[Edited on 3-8-2004 by tp-996]

[Edited on 3-8-2004 by tp-996]

and someone that can ride it ! ;)

SO cruel ...

Give me a few weeks and I'll be back, for 5 minutes at a time ....

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....:lol:

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 :(

:D 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!:o:cool:

DC.

[Edited on 3-8-2004 by DC]

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 :sing:

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

Radial M/Cylinder, HEL Brake lines HH Pads :D :D

Adjusted levers, stuck Diablo's on, and a single seat unit (easily good for 10BHP :sing: ), 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...

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!! :mad:

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

</Loz ducks behind a wall>

:frog::frog::frog:

</Loz ducks down again>

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

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

:sing::sing::smug::smug:

any pictures?:frog:

The only modification I've had to make was fitting a starter motor.;)

Mmmm, lets see if I can remember my recipe.

Take one standard 996 bip
then add...
54mm full Sil-Motor system and re-chip
STM 48 tooth slipper
AP 6 pots with Performance Friction 95 pads
AP adjustable ratio/span master cylinder
Renthal quick release sprocket carrier with 38 rear and 14 front
Marchesini magnesium 5 spokes
Tec Moto rearsets
Suspension set up by Sabre Sport GP team

Once you have all ingredients together, stir in some gravel, grass and tarmac.
Leave to dry for a few hours and you have a perfect Slut, ready to serve.

crikey gav. is that all?? :D

LahLahLahLahLah..............:P

My 748BP as it stands is running

Alloy flywheel
Corse Slipper Clutch
Stainless clutch springs
Alloy clutch spring caps
Pipercross MPX038 Filters
50mm Ti Half System
FIM Eprom
Ohlins Fork Springs
2002 WSB Ohlins Rear Shock
Motor Master Rear Disc
Bendix MF pads
HEL Front, Rear and Clutch Lines
Standard discs converted to fully floating
Cornerspeed Clutch Slave Cylinder ;)
Cornerspeed Stainless Bi-Hex Wheel Nuts
Renthal Carrier
Renthal 14/36 Gearing
Robby Rearsets
Ohlins Steering Damper
Evoluzione number plate bracket
Alloy clutch and sprocket covers
Alloy Dzus Fairing fasteners
Every bolt that can be swapped for stainless has been swapped.
F Fabbri D/B screen

God knows when, but it'll be getting a new motor which will have

855cc Big Bore Conversion
12:1 Compression
Balanced bottom end
30mm/34mm big valve heads
Gasflowed head
Squish squeezed a tight as I dare
Dialled cams, hopefully with vernier pulleys
Possibly 50mm 916 throttle bodies
Slipper will get swapped over
The 50mm half system may get 50mm headers, or even a new system
Bespoke eprom to top it all off..........rev limit to be decided :devil:

should be fun............:puzzled:

Not much........yet;)

later 2000 sps injectors (MUCH smoother ride)
sticker kit (well, its near the engine)
few bits of carbon

feeling embarrased looking at the lists above:(...MUST TRY HARDER>>>>MUST SPEND MORE MONEY>>>>>MUST KNOCK OFF WIFE BEFORE SHE SEES CREDIT CARD BILL:devil:

You fools!!!

Ther most important performance conversion is the changing of the valve dust caps from plastic to alli!!!!!!:barfy::lol::barfy: