Newbie Help

As in one of my previous postings I let you guys know, that I'm a new duc rider but have been riding Jap bikes for a while. I'm the proud new owner of an 02 duc 900ss dark. She's beautiful, and comfortable in comparison to my torture rack r6, she growls, and I love her.

But....

1. I let her run for awhile yesterday because when it was delivered the battery was pretty flat but didn't realize it was "air-cooled", so when I jumped on her there was nothing there, but after I let her cool she ran strong, and smooth. (the smooth shifting is great)

2. Torque, the torque was not what I expected it would be in the 3k-6k range, (Not that this is bad just different)

3. Carbed bike, I wasn't aware the 02 was a carbed bike. So I assume if I change the exhaust canisters (although the previous owner cored the current) it will need to be jetted. Is this correct?

4. I rode it last night and today, and in closing must say..... I think I'll probably have to sell my r6 (or turn it into a track bike) because I'm in love.

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The 02 SSie is definitely fuel injected. People are split on the way to adjust the fueling to match mods. Some like to reflash the ECU, others go for a PC3. I went with the Power Commander and had it Dyno tuned. Much improved throttle response and drivability over stock.

Out of curiosity, what made you think the bike was carbureted? Did you buy it used or as a left over/new?

So...what DID you know about this bike before you bought it? yes, its air cooled, and no its NOT carburated.

What don't you like about the mid-range torque? I mean, that is what everyone raves about the 2 valve motors (you did know the bike only has 2 valves per cylinder, right?!?!?)

BTW, make sure you get the thing serviced (oil AND valves) every 6k.

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That it was a ducati thats all the info needed.

You guys are gonna slam me for this. I bought it off of e-bay, paid 4k, and had it shipped here. And yes all I knew is that it's a duc. I assume it's carbed, because on the left clip-on there is an "idler" or lever to adjust the idle. Maybe it's not an 02'? Although the title says it is.

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That is the same bike I have. I cored mine and then bought sil motor slip-ons. You should not have to adjust anything unless you start messing with the air filter and cover. If it is black it is an 02 I think that is the first year they made the 900Sport.

That is for cold starting did you bike come with the manuel? You can download it of off ducatis web site.

Ahhhhh... See the only thing I've ever seen those on are carbed bikes. I think manual is just what I need.

I believe the previous owner put a K&N air filter in it, I'm not sure if he modified the exhaust.

Take the seat off and then undo the rubber clip at the front of the tank and you will be able to see if it has been modified with and open air box or if it has the stoke cover on with the two rubber snorkels sticking up. If you have the open air box you will want to get you computer flashed or get a Power Commander so you do not have a lean running condition.

looks like just the rubber seals have been removed.

It's an 02... All that cold start lever does is is raise the idle. It is not a choke or enrichener circuit like on a carb bike. It makes a nice cruise control on the highway! If the pipes and the airbox are modded, the bike will definitely benefit form a remapping of some sort. You will probably find you have a lean pop out of the airbox at 4k or so. A PC or re-flash will do wonders for you.