St2 Project......hmmmmm

Be careful there. The header pipes of the ST2 are a smaller diameter than the ST4.

 

I believe ST2/3/4s exhausts are all slightly different but there will be pipes for the ST2, termi, Leo Vince etc.

The plastic fillet plates are a fiddle to remove and replace so easily damaged, keep an eye on breakers sites

 

Scottoilers. Soooo last century.

 

Greta don't like em....

 

The ST2 and ST4 zorsts are interchangeable, the ST3 is different. I had aftermarket cans on mine, can't remember what make now, but they were not too expensive new.
The panel below the seat going to the read is very fragile at the front where it attaches with a small diameter long bolt. These panels need to be removed when fitting/removing the pannier rack. You will see what I mean when you take them off next.
The front infill panels around the instrument seem to last providing they are treated gently. I fitted a small round voltmeter into the left side one (above the fuse box) as the ST2 charging system is a bit old fashioned.
I kept the panniers and rack off my ST2 when I sold it and modified the rack to become a QD rack for the new Supersport, those panniers are really robust.

 

2nd that, it's like it doesn't quite fit and over time the plastic socket that holds the fastener breaks and the panel starts wobbling. I bought a replacement off a breaker for a few quid and it had suffered the same fate so I just got the araldite out

 

Welcome to ST fairings
You can make a discreet hole on the upper fairing to get access to the battery +ve so you only need to remove the lower fairing - much easier, also for oil changes if that's all you are doing.
Mirror removal is the biggest PIA and no way round it I know of

 

Ditch that Scott oiler Paul fvcking messy shite, unless your touring mega miles what's wrong with the occasional wipe around with a rag soaked in dirty engine oil ?

 

You might want to convert the fairings to use Dzus fasteners. It involves irreversibly modifying the upper side panels but is well worth it. After the conversion you can remove the side fairings in less than a minute leaving the nose fairing in place.
The attached files show details of how it is done. The one from Rushjob, who used to frequent some UK forums although I haven't heard of him in a while, is very good.

 

I recently had exactly the same dilemma as you. I was intent on building a cafe racer and set about looking for a suitable donor bike. I eventually found a 900ss that hadn’t been on the road since 08 for £1500. I bought it home then wrestled with my conscience for about a month until I eventually took the angle grinder to it! My reasoning was that it was what I’d bought it for. Pictures are of as purchased and current state of build. Having done 95% of the fabrication work it’s just about ready to strip down, paint and detail.

 

You animal looking good, just kidding about the animal bit

 

I bought that bike from Rushjob, and put the engine and wheels into my 851 frame..

 

I think I still have these in the loft if you're interested.
https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/carbon-silencers.34915/

 

Ok, I’ll let him know now and get back to you, cheers.

 

Could you give me a few pointers to breakers that are good for Ducati parts ?
I'd really appreciate it .

I'm still looking for a few ST4 bits .... especially mirrors , and some locks .
Original Ducati mirrors are stupid pounds and 95 pence , and there are some American replacements that aren't that much cheaper ....

 

@kev moose breaks them and is worth contacting.

 

I know it’s obvious and you probably already do it but just in case......
Set up very specific eBay alterts (using the filters provided eg condition, location, etc) and save them with alerts set. That way you should not miss out.