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Originally posted by moddedtunnel
Hello all .

I see the 2002 900SS used a 5.5 inch rear wheel with a 170/17 tire yet the 2003 and up 1000DS " SS " uses a 180/17 tire .

Is the swingarm different between the two bikes or will the 2002 900SS take a 180 rear tire ? Does the 2003 and up 1000SS use a wider wheel than 5.5 ?

Not sure about the swingarm - it's possible but I doubt it. I think they would have kept it the same seeing as the model isn't their flagship range. The rear wheel on the 1000DS is still a 5.5 inch wheel. I'd suggest you'll be fine putting a 180 rear on a 900SS which will give you more tyre choice I reckon. Someone with an SS will be along shortly to confirm.

Originally posted by moddedtunnelAlso , is there an internal dimension/size difference between the two bikes exhaust header and lastly , will a 2003 and up 1000DS fit and work in a 2002 900SS frame along with it's throttle body and electronics ?

I ask because I have found a great deal on a 2002 900S and would like to change it a bit if I buy it

Thanks in advance for any info you can give

[Edited on 23-9-2005 by moddedtunnel]

I can't help with the rest of this - maybe one of the SS people can help you out.

In the meantime - welcome to the club

I'll have a large latte if you're buying - ta.

TP