Convert GT1000 into Sport1000

[idhktiger]

Hi All,

First post here, hoping to get some guidance with my first Ducati.

Being in Hong Kong, I've found that it's impossible to find a second hand Sport1000, which is the bike I'm looking for. However, I was able to find a mint condition 2010 GT1000.

What I'm trying to find out is how hard (and how expensive) would it be to convert a GT1000 into a Sport1000? If not a complete conversion, at least the look and feel (i.e. skip the suspension and wheel upgrades).

Thanks in advanced!

[Ducatisti23]

You will need the sport1000 tank and seat unit + some clip-ons - PROVIDED that the Sport tank and seat will fit the GT frame???

If you are lucky enough to be able to source these parts 2nd hand then I would imagine somewhere in the $700 - $1000 range?

[LondonDutch]

Originally Posted by idhktiger

Hi All,

First post here, hoping to get some guidance with my first Ducati.

Being in Hong Kong, I've found that it's impossible to find a second hand Sport1000, which is the bike I'm looking for. However, I was able to find a mint condition 2010 GT1000.

What I'm trying to find out is how hard (and how expensive) would it be to convert a GT1000 into a Sport1000? If not a complete conversion, at least the look and feel (i.e. skip the suspension and wheel upgrades).

Thanks in advanced!

If you do a search you will find plenty of threads on this.

Many GT owners end up with a hybrid, keeping the GT tank, and extending an SC style seat, but- filling that gap between the seat and the tank indent is a pain to do seemlessly, so if you want to do the job completely you will need the Sport Tank and Sport seat unit. They should all slot in fine. You also need the clipons for the proper cafe look (go for the biposto higher options - I have a set for sale actually).

Alternatively, you could opt for an aftermarket tank (try searching for fuelcell on here) and an aftermarlet seat too. Diopa in Germany make a good imola style single seat unit for not too many Euros, or pay a little more for a beautifully made Fleda unit from JCPak in the US. You'll need to get all these painted up, but then you'll have a unique bike.

Go for it.

[nevb]

Hi
You could buy the cowl and convert your GT seat. Like i did. I had purchesed a comfot seat and the original was just sitting there. I was also lucky enough to get a set of sport wheels (tyers included very cheep).
Cheers
Nev

[nevb]

One more shot from the frount
Cheers
Nev

[greggers]

In my mind the essential things for converting a GT to more of a cafe look like the Sport, without going so far as a new tank and front suspension, to would be 1) clip-on bars 2) solo seat (or at least rear seat cover like the biposto) 3) adjustable rear shocks so the tail isn't sticking up a mile in the air. Might also consider rearsets.

[K1W1]

Originally Posted by greggers

In my mind the essential things for converting a GT to more of a cafe look like the Sport, without going so far as a new tank and front suspension, to would be 1) clip-on bars 2) solo seat (or at least rear seat cover like the biposto) 3) adjustable rear shocks so the tail isn't sticking up a mile in the air. Might also consider rearsets.

And bar end mirrors

[Cesare57]

Originally Posted by K1W1

And bar end mirrors

+1 - e.g. nevb's CRGs in the pics above. It's amazing how bar end mirrors visually suggest a more lowered, aggressive posture like the S1000 than is really the case. Also, if you decide you don't want to get the exact S1000 look but still want a cafe racer vibe, consider adding a flyscreen or small windscreen to enhance that lowered look.

[nevb]

Hi
I did have clip on's on with other fork legs but did not like the riding position( back and wrist ) so ended up back where i started with the original bars and forks but upgraded the internials.
Nev

[greggers]

Originally Posted by K1W1

And bar end mirrors

Sorry duh yes of course bar ends I should have said that. I think I might be the only person who actually prefers the stock Sport 1000 mirrors to those little round CRGs