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Ducati Parts Interchangeability List

Introduction and disclaimer, please read carefully: For the academic interest of other Ducati enthusiasts, there are listed below a number of non-standard parts which have been suggested as alternatives to the genuine Ducati parts which can be scarce or expensive. Some information is only hearsay. The important point to note is that the suggestions have not been approved by anyone, certainly not the Ducati Factory who would presumably prohibit such fitment. If anyone decides to use non-standard components on their own bike it must of course be entirely at their own risk in view of the lack of guarantees or assurances. If in doubt, seek the guidance of a qualified motorcycle engineer regarding the changes you are considering. The mentioning of any suppliers or manufacturers on this site should not be interpreted as an endorsement. The compilers, publishers and contributors to the list only make available this information on the strict understanding that the readers fully understand and accept the above terms. Any prices quoted are £, approximate and maybe out of date.

Contributors to the list should also understand that the information is for the public domain, with no copyright and for the free benefit and interest of any Ducati enthusiast. Feel free to add a link to these details on your own web page making sure that acknowledgement is given to Ducati Owners Club (GB). Many thanks to all those people who have contributed. Additions and corrections should be sent to: David Harvey:

Air Filters: The air filter for the 1992-98 900ss/851/888 is the same as fitted to a Porsche 924. Dimensions are: 211 x 211 x 57. Purflex A515 (K & N equivalent: 33-2003, Mann-Hummel filter part number P12210), costs £5.75 and is common fitment on numerous cars:

Brakes & Wheels: recent model 900 SS bikes have the same size front brake disc rotors (320mm) as the Yamaha XJ1200, FZR1000 Exup and Genesis, YZF1000, FZR 750 Genesis, SZR 660 and TZR 250 but check that the Yamaha carriers have the same offset as the Ducati carriers. Spiegler floating brake discs 300mm, are the same for: Yamaha TRX 850  , 4KN , 4UN, TDM 850  , 3VD , 4CM, FZR 600  , 3RH , 3HE, FZR 600 R  , 4JH / MH / MM, Ducati 907ie Paso, ZDM906PI2, 900SS Bj. 88-90, ZDM906SC, Moto Guzzi 1000 Daytona Type KL.

Brembo front brake handlebar assembly - Yamaha FJ1200/FZR1000, Kawasaki ZX7-6 (Nissin remote reservoir, 5/8 inch (15.9mm) part number 43015-1392) , Suzuki GSXR 750/1100 1990 to 1996, Honda CBR 900.

Grimeca 180 mm double sided front drum brake from the early Benelli 250 2C (or equivalent Moto Guzzi 250, both 250cc two-stroke twins) is apparently the same as the later Ducati singles. The lugs on the fork where the torque arms engage appear to be identical to those on the early Ducati forks (the one with metal gaiters of the MK3 and the one with rubber gaiters of the SCR). Since the bolts that hold the fender are very small (6 mm) the torque arms embrace the aluminium lug behind the bolt and are kept in place by the fender's lugs.

For brake leverage ratios visit: http://www.vintagebrake.com/

Paso speedo drive hub: same as Aprilia RS125.

Cables: Venhill Engineering <sales@venhill.co.uk>

Carburettors: parts for Mikuni 38 mm constant pressure carburettors mounted on current Ducati models such as the Monster or Supersport are also available at Yamaha dealers because the TDM 850 uses the same. Rubber inlet "pipes" for the carb to manifold junction on the 750F1 or 36 mm Paso Dellorto carb conversions. Ski-Doo/Bombadier Snowmobile part # 570-134600 is a near perfect match, the important internal "rubber washer" that mates the carb and manifold is spot on.

Clutch friction plates - Suzuki GSF400?

Clutch hub bearing: 6201 32 x 12 x 10 (OD, ID, thick). Get a 2RS/1C3. It's a standard electric motor bearing, sealed on both sides.

Clutch slave piston seal: "Quad Ring" part number Q4210-560ND I believe that they need to be made of ethylene propylene (EP).
There is also a Honda part that will fit, part number: 06431-MA3-405. Sorry, I have no information as to which model it is from, it is a square-section seal.

Clutch thrust bearings: If you have a dry clutch with a 28.5 mm diameter piston fitted with a ball race for the thrust bearing, you will probably find that SKF bearing 630/8-2RS1 will fit, sizes are:
Outside diameter: 22 mm
Inside diameter: 8 mm
Width: 11 mm

Electrics: Late bevel fuse box - 'Durite' with spade fuses for direct replacement, part number: 0234 24 cost: £6.

Bevel Drive 900 models (Darmah, Darmah SS, SS) with Nippon-Denso handle bar switch gear are the same as on similar year GS series Suzukis.

Darmah battery - (same dimensions as fitted to Reliant Robin) Varta 53030 12v 30 AH 180A - Sears Die-hard Gold, garden tractor battery, 96135, Group U1, 325 CCA. Yuasa have a useful battery selection web site. Front brake light switch (for current models) cost from Ducati: £24. From Radio Spares Components (part number: R.S.320 506) they are £4 for fully waterproofed version with built-in leads. Switch without leads are £1.10 (part number: R.S.159 4584) RS Components. Also Cherry part number: DC1B-D3AA Technical Helpline: 01536 402888.

Darmah head light: a little cheaper as BMW H4 headlight glass/seal/rim. Darmah starter motor brushes: part number SBR 5830

Front brake light switch (hydraulic) for older models can be replaced by a brake light switch from Volkswagen (Beetle for example), Audi etc. The only difference is the threads which are conical which means that the washer is not needed.

Handlebar switches on the current SS models - Honda XBR500. Right-hand handlebar switches for 748/916 - Honda Fireblade

Hailwood replica (Mille) starter motor - Suzuki GS400-425-450 or 500 models.

Indiana headlamp: Yamaha Virago 535 and V-Max 1200

Monster headlamp glass: BMW R100S, part no. 63121358147. Bosch part numbers for Monster headlight glass & reflector (not available separately from Ducati) are 1305604904 (Glass) and 1305304903 (Reflector) They are not cheap (about £45 and £60 respectively) but less than a complete unit.

Monster starter relay: Hella 4RA 003 510-131.

Oil pressure switch for some early belt-drive late models - Volkswagen Polo. For newer Ducati models (original Ducati code 539.4.030.1A and 539.4.019.1A) - Opel Agila 1000cc. The General Motors code is 90.534.902.

Pantah light lenses: the front flashers built in the fairing are the same as mounted in old Fiat 850's front bumper. Tail light for Pantah 500 and 600 models are the same as mounted on former Puch 50cc mopeds.

Paso clock can be replaced by fitting the printed circuit board from some Fiat models such as the Mirafiori, Tipo and Jaeger.

Paso headlamp: Yamaha FZ750 of 1985/6 - Koyoto part number 110-31420 (UK market, not dual light version).

Paso ignition switch - Gilera 125 SP01

Paso 750 and 906 Marelli ignition coils appear similar to first model of Fiat Uno.

Paso starter solenoid (standard fitment) = Hitachi 12V MS 5A-181.

Paso Digiplex ignition unit appears similar to that fitted to Lancia Thema 16V, Fiat Croma 1600 & Moto Guzzi Nevada 750.

Regulator/rectifier - Honda CB250/400N Superdream, CM450 or CX500 (Shindengen part number: SH 232 127 - for many non-fuel injected Ducatis). Alternatives are manufactured by Electrex, Stoke Row, Reading, Oxfordshire, England. telephone :- ++44-1491-682369; fax. :- ++44-1491-682286 part number for the 748/916 Ducati: RR 51 £ 75 &: Newtronic Systems Ltd. Unit 3, Challenge Way, Blackburn Lancashire BB1 5QB. Phone: 01254 680187 - Fax: 01254 682550 - sales@newtronic.co.uk . Another supplier is: Silent Hektik in Germany.

Starter solenoid and flasher relay for two-valve twins - Rover/British Leyland Mini/1100

888 engine speed and position sensors - Fiat Tipo SEN 8D

907 i.e. throttle position sensor (potentiometer), type PF09, is also used in Alfa Romeo's 33 i.e.

The coils on the Kokusan electrics on the Montjuich, Laguna Seca and Santamonica is the same as on the Suzuki 400 GSX E.

Fuel filters: BMW K100RS part number: 13 32 1 461 265 (8mm) or 16142325859, Purolator F20011, AC GF61, Fram G2, Motorcraft FG-2, Wix 33032, CarQuest E2036 (mid-80's Ford Ranger. Fram part number G2). For the 916: Mahle KL 24/1, approximately about 10/15 mm longer than the stock item, it has a 50mm diameter.

The 1994 750SS has a FIAAM FT 4648 fuel filter fitted as standard, here are some equivalents;

Fuel pumps: Ducati 888 item made for Ducati by Walbro (their part number 5CA305-3 (or 5CA305-2 for the white box). Available from V.E. Peterson in Ohio. 906 Paso: Facet FSE574A. See also: www.fuelsystem.co.uk For the 907ie: Bosch part number: 0 580 463 999.

916 handle bar plugs are much more expensive (but identical to) 600 Monster equivalents.

Ducati key blanks - Moto Guzzi (Zadi), Vespa or Kawasaki also worth trying Fiat key blank number FT-37 (was: F79-1). Yugo: (Ilco # YU2 X167 for boot/trunk), S2 key blanks; steering - Silca ZD11P, ignition - Silca AF5D, seat lock - Silca NE31. For the Darmah: Taylor blank # F69H or F69F. For 1980 900SS: ILCO (made in Canada) F91H/F69H (Original key says "BG" on the rubber part and "H3" stamped on the key itself. For the 750 Paso: JMA F161 (ignition) & Silca CE7 (seat). For the 906 Paso: Ilco FT46 X152 (ignition) and Ilco 9978 (seat).For the 907i.e. a blank from a 'Hinckley' Triumph has worked OK.

Mirror assemblies for the current SS models are available (in black) from in the UK from branches of Halfords and Les Smith for £13. Honda CBR600 are also a close fit. For the M900/M600 available from MPS: 'Busch and Muller' cost: £10 part number BM926/37, similar appearance and better visibility. "Baby Turbo" made by Vitaloni are another alternative. Apparently, Emgo mirrors for some Kawasaki ZX models will fit. For the Paso and 907, mirror assemblies from the Cagiva Fecchia will fit and are much cheaper.

Current model oil cooler hoses: Goodridge cost: £44 via MPS in England.

Oil filters for belt-drive engines: (same as fitted to Citroen 2CV & Peugeot 205 & 309 - UFI part number (23.105.00) corresponds with;)

Before using any of the above there is an Oil Filter Study that is worth reading. N.B.: Early 650 Cagivas with Ducati engines sometimes do not accept the 2CV car filter, the threads differ. In this instance you will probably find that the following 3/4" UNF thread) will fit;
TJ filters : FB5311 and Fram : PH4482. The Fram filter is slightly longer and means you have to leave off the sump guard (Elefant), or make spacers.

Oil filters for bevel-twins: made by Meiwa for Kawasaki KLR250 & Z250 (Kawasaki part no. 16099-004 = Champion X310 and Fram CH6070) FBN OL1.01403.

Paint (touch-in): early belt-drive SS models - Ford Radiant red or Hycote Nissan red 526. Also, check the Ducati Frequently Asked Question. For colour code numbers check Color Rite. 748 yellow: Colorite 7560U. On the official Ducati website the colour is listed as PPG 473.201 (found under FAQ section. PPG is the US based manufacturer of the original paint), very close to Fiat 268 (Giallo Bus). From Lechler in Italy: red 906 Paso (1989): Rosso 65205 www.lechler.it

Bevel-twins sprag clutch: Rover car part number is 22A716 and the outside diameter of the cage that holds the segments together needs to be turned down to 65.5mm. There is a dealer in England who can carry out this work: Alf's, 100 Dominion Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 8JP England. Phone: 01903 200948 - Fax: 01903 210547 <alfsmc@mistral.co.uk>.

Suspension: Fork seals for Showa GD011 equipped bikes are standard 41mm ID x 54mm OD x 11mm seals as found on Suzuki RGV250 (1991 onwards) and Honda NX650. The rear suspension unit for the 750F1 shares its dimensions with the 748/916 unit.

Up-side down fork bushes (inner fork leg diameter is 41 mm)The bushing that goes on to the inner fork leg (slide bushing?) = Suzuki part number 51121-28C00 (Suzuki GSXR1100 '90-). The one that sits in the outer fork tube (guide bushing?) = Suzuki part no. 51152-08D00 (Suzuki GSXR750 '92-'93).

Valve Collets (half-rings): http://www.mbpducati.com/

Well nuts: 1/4 S Metric USM #347103 Well Nut 6mm (.015-.111 grp) www.klsales.com telephone: (414) 521-3003. Their web site has a chart of all sizes available.