Ducati 1000 DS custom build

utopia · 09-01-2024, 04:17 PM

This will be interesting.
My "other" bike is a modified Honda Dominator, so substantially the same base.
Mine is nowhere near as tidy as your's will no doubt be .. more of a day to day hack than a tidy custom.
I suppose the CG tank is a decent choice. They've been used many times before and are proven. Personally I went with an ally tank from a TT500 (XT500) yamaha as the bike is a lifetime keeper. Fairly easy to make them fit and they have clearance for the oil-in-frame filler cap too. Worth considering maybe ?
I also pondered fitting the rear end with one of the curvy teatrays from a monster but that is on the back burner for now. I reckon it would look good. Feel free to use the idea.
I kept the larger front wheel (21 inch in the case of the dommi) as I wanted to build something a little more personal than the usual "streetracker" style.
Finished weight is 145kg by the way.
I considered fitting a flatslide Keihin but so far I've stuck with the original carb but ditched the airbox. If you go a similar route I can supply ballpark jetting info should you need it.

While it ain't a monster nor even a ducati, I for one would be very interested in following the build.

buzzer · 10-01-2024, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by utopia

This will be interesting.
My "other" bike is a modified Honda Dominator, so substantially the same base.
Mine is nowhere near as tidy as your's will no doubt be .. more of a day to day hack than a tidy custom.
I suppose the CG tank is a decent choice. They've been used many times before and are proven. Personally I went with an ally tank from a TT500 (XT500) yamaha as the bike is a lifetime keeper. Fairly easy to make them fit and they have clearance for the oil-in-frame filler cap too. Worth considering maybe ?
I also pondered fitting the rear end with one of the curvy teatrays from a monster but that is on the back burner for now. I reckon it would look good. Feel free to use the idea.
I kept the larger front wheel (21 inch in the case of the dommi) as I wanted to build something a little more personal than the usual "streetracker" style.
Finished weight is 145kg by the way.
I considered fitting a flatslide Keihin but so far I've stuck with the original carb but ditched the airbox. If you go a similar route I can supply ballpark jetting info should you need it.

While it ain't a monster nor even a ducati, I for one would be very interested in following the build.

Thanks, I have ordered a 41mm FCR already! would love to get some jet suggestions!

I will keep posting progress guys!

Mark64 · 10-01-2024, 05:31 PM

I'm really looking forward to this, who doesn't love a build thread, bring it on.

utopia · 15-01-2024, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by buzzer

Thanks, I have ordered a 41mm FCR already! would love to get some jet suggestions!

Sorry ... crossed purposes there ... the jetting info I have is for the std carb but fitted with a pod filter and free-flow exhaust.
I'm still dithering on fitting the Keihin flatslide.

Dukedesmo · 15-01-2024, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by buzzer

Thanks, I have ordered a 41mm FCR already! would love to get some jet suggestions!

I will keep posting progress guys!

Don't know about the jetting on this setup though I did mess with mine on the Monster but you could do worse than take a look at; http://www.factorypro.com/tech/tech_...Burns,pat.html

09-01-2024, 04:17 PM	#1
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,545	This will be interesting. My "other" bike is a modified Honda Dominator, so substantially the same base. Mine is nowhere near as tidy as your's will no doubt be .. more of a day to day hack than a tidy custom. I suppose the CG tank is a decent choice. They've been used many times before and are proven. Personally I went with an ally tank from a TT500 (XT500) yamaha as the bike is a lifetime keeper. Fairly easy to make them fit and they have clearance for the oil-in-frame filler cap too. Worth considering maybe ? I also pondered fitting the rear end with one of the curvy teatrays from a monster but that is on the back burner for now. I reckon it would look good. Feel free to use the idea. I kept the larger front wheel (21 inch in the case of the dommi) as I wanted to build something a little more personal than the usual "streetracker" style. Finished weight is 145kg by the way. I considered fitting a flatslide Keihin but so far I've stuck with the original carb but ditched the airbox. If you go a similar route I can supply ballpark jetting info should you need it. While it ain't a monster nor even a ducati, I for one would be very interested in following the build.

10-01-2024, 05:31 PM	#3
Mark64 Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Hondon de los Frailes Bike: S4r Posts: 287	I'm really looking forward to this, who doesn't love a build thread, bring it on.