2003 620/800/1000 SS aftermarket parts

[snlsmith]

Does anyone know of any good aftermarket parts sites for the 2003 era of Supersports? Aside from replacing the 620 engine with an 800 or 1000, I am looking to add a little more power but have not found much out there. I think the easiest thing would be to replace the exhaust on mine with a set from the 800 or 1000 as the US versions of those did not have the catalytic converters that mine does have (from what I can tell from the documentation). Since my bike was purchased by the original owner in NY, I assume it does not have the Cali emissions, but need to check it out to make sure.

I was just smoked by a (non Z06) Vette this weekend from a dead stop, and although I did have my wife on the back and held 2nd gear way too long, I still feel I should have put up a better challenge. My bike is great in the turns, but I want some more straight away power. Any hints / tips are appreciated.

Aside from those specific items, I would also be interested in any sites in general that deal in parts for these bikes. Most I find only go back to 2005 models, with a few to 2004, but none dealing with the SS models.

[PhilB]

CA Cycleworks specializes in 2V Ducatis. Chris is helpful, knowledgeable, and a good guy. Ducati Parts, Parts for Performance and Motorcycle Maintenance >> California Cycleworks

PhilB

[breesej]

1999 to 2007 Supersports are pretty much all the same except for transmission and engine.

I have some carbon Fiber slip-ons (Marving) for sale locally, if you pick up the shipping I'll send them your way. here's the ad:
1999 and Up Ducati slip-ons

Other than a bigger moter, you can't do anything else, the slip-ons aren't going to do much but they will sound awesome. Even the slightly larger 800 only has 75hp. If you want straight line speed, ditch the Duc and get a liter bike.

The hot ticket for the late model budget supersports are:
lighter wheels from the 1000DS or 2003 800 Supersport
aluminum box section rear swing arm from a 900SS
or ultimately the aluminum swing arm from the 2003 800 Supersport or any 1000DS
Adjustable forks from a 2003 800 Supersport or 900/1000 Supersport, ST models may fit too.
Better tuned Rear shock.
Drop to a 14 tooth front sprocket or go up a few in the rear.
Slip-ons.
Superbike forks up front if you want some bling, but your better off with bolt-ons from another SS.