I've had 03, 04 and 05 1000s and the seat isn't really that bad. Most will have later seats or gel/ DP seats fitted by now anyway.

Ducati released an upgrade kit with mirrors, sidestand, screen, heel plates etc in - I bought one for my first 'Strada. They were cheap but no longer available new ...

Hi Carl mate

I got one of the first Multis in the UK back in 2003, and I've still got it, I love it to bits, BUT this is my own opinion others may and possibly will disagree, my bike is a summer toy I don't think it will stand up to the harsh winter roads, salt n all. I have never had one problem ...