My Ducati

[My Superlight] Model: 900SL

Year: 1993

Bore (mm): 92

Stroke (mm): 68

Capacity (cc): 904

Compression ratio: 9.2 : 1

Max rpm: 9000

Carburation: Mikuni BDST38-B67

BHP: 73

Top speed:135mph

Purchased in February 2000 from 'On yer bike'

Differences between 900SL and 900SS Carbon fibre front mud guard; single seat unit; numbered 'Superlight II' plaque on fork top yoke; decals.  
     
Modifications: Philips 'blue' headlight bulb
5" x 7" number plate ( www.impact-signs.co.uk )
Tyres - Bridgestone BT57 (front 120/70ZR17, rear170/60ZR17)
Corbin seat unit
Scottoiler
Goodridge hoses
carbon fibre clutch cover ( www.qbcarbon.com/index2.htm )		  
     
Tuning modifications: K&N logoDynojet logoRenthal logo  
  The first stage in tuning any bike is to ensure that the standard machine is set up correctly - valve timing, carb settings, plugs, etc.

The next areas that I looked at were the exhaust, carburation and gearing. Termignoni cans provide a louder but more effcient exhaust. Stage 2 K&N air filter and Dynojet kit provide a radical change to the air intake and carburation giving an average 8% power increase.

Gearing can be altered by increasing (improved acceleration) or decreasing (improved top speed) the number of teeth on the front or rear sprocket. A Renthal 39 tooth rear sproket can be fitted without altering the standard chain length.

 

  
Future modifications ? Keihin flat side carbs ( www.chrisclarke.co.uk )

944cc big bore kit

 

 

  
Accessories Optimate II battery optimiser

'Trik stand' - rear paddock stand

Dainese 'Extreme' jacket ( www.dainese.it )

Carbtune II vacuum gauge + remote extension kit

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Last updated 02/07/00.