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by buzzer
Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:27 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Well you asked for another Ducati build
Replies: 707
Views: 79586

Re: Well you asked for another Ducati build

I have come to a standstill now until the powder coater finishes my frame and parts, which is quite frustrating! Like so many business these days he just can't get good reliable staff so has a backlog... I have also finished the wiring diagram ready to do the electrics. https://jtccc.files.wordpress...
by buzzer
Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:58 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Well you asked for another Ducati build
Replies: 707
Views: 79586

Re: Well you asked for another Ducati build

painting day… I debated on painting some of the parts satin black, but I actually like the fake carbon, plus its very durable. The fuel filters came as well.. I bought an 8mm and a 6mm one and swapped the parts over to compensate for the fact the fuel tap is a smaller pipe than the carb! https://jtc...
by buzzer
Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:03 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Well you asked for another Ducati build
Replies: 707
Views: 79586

Re: Well you asked for another Ducati build

The engine is all back together now and I am pleased with the results. There will be a break in my posts for a while as I am off for a bit more sun :lol: :wave: :wave: https://jtccc.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/53572243967_54e41b232a_o-copy.jpg https://jtccc.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/53572243952_a5...
by buzzer
Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:43 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Well you asked for another Ducati build
Replies: 707
Views: 79586

Re: Well you asked for another Ducati build

I would give it a try Chris... I did mine today, they are currently drying Onto rebuilding the forks, boy the oil was black in there! they were all OK though so new seals and dust covers, and some new oil. I often hear of people replacing fork seals and still having them leak afterwards…. This is of...
by buzzer
Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:46 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Well you asked for another Ducati build
Replies: 707
Views: 79586

Re: Well you asked for another Ducati build

the engine build is well underway…its a nice and simple engine to build, I do like the way honda gets all the tolerances spot on! While I was on I polished the ports, and matched the inlet manifold to the head. I also did a bit more Cerakote, and I have to say its easy to apply, and gives a superb f...
by buzzer
Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:49 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Well you asked for another Ducati build
Replies: 707
Views: 79586

Re: Well you asked for another Ducati build

kind of looks like those CCM spitfire things, but a damn sight cheaper. looking forward to the finished article Thats kind of the look I wanted! :) one of the few items on the bike that needed real attention was the swinging arm bush and needle roller bearing. it was badly rusted and seized… I chec...
by buzzer
Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:20 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Well you asked for another Ducati build
Replies: 707
Views: 79586

Re: Well you asked for another Ducati build

I’m sorry to say it Tony, but looking at the photos only there looks to be too big of a gap between the rear wheel/tyre and the rest of the bike making the swingarm look really long. It’s like there needs to be something to fill that gap may be? It’s only my opinion, and may look different in reali...
by buzzer
Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:14 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Well you asked for another Ducati build
Replies: 707
Views: 79586

Re: Well you asked for another Ducati build

thanks for the award! I do love a bit of tinkering! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: headlight brackets took some thinking about, but I had plenty of time to do it lying in the sun! thank goodness for the Ipad and Ipencil!. I sent the drawing off to the water jet cutters and they cut them out of some n...
by buzzer
Sat Feb 24, 2024 11:00 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Well you asked for another Ducati build
Replies: 707
Views: 79586

Re: Well you asked for another Ducati build

I have wanted to try Cerakote for a while due to the great reports of its durability and finish. So I purchased a pint to see how it went… its not cheap! I read the instructions on their knowledge base and it seemed simple enough so I thought I would start with the wheel hubs. First job was strippin...
by buzzer
Sun Feb 04, 2024 11:32 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Well you asked for another Ducati build
Replies: 707
Views: 79586

Re: Well you asked for another Ducati build

The rear number plate mounting looked OK, but it needed a hugger… I wanted to keep things as light as I could so I decided to try some carbon fibre.. first and probably last time as its a nightmare to work with! I had to buy a meter, so I decided to also make the battery tray as well… That’s current...
by buzzer
Fri Feb 02, 2024 12:57 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Well you asked for another Ducati build
Replies: 707
Views: 79586

Re: Well you asked for another Ducati build

Last year when i brought Dori to the mot station they failed me because i had a gps speedo :eek2 Next time ask him where in the testers manual it says a GPS speedo is a reason for failure... indeed the speedometer is not part of the motorcycle test. you don't even need a mileometer! If he argues, j...
by buzzer
Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Well you asked for another Ducati build
Replies: 707
Views: 79586

Re: Well you asked for another Ducati build

I have used these GPS speedos on a few builds now, it makes things simple, neat and light. The hole for the ignition switch made a handy holder for the warning light LED’s! https://jtccc.files.wordpress.com/2024/02/53500789458_5624d5b236_o-copy.jpg https://jtccc.files.wordpress.com/2024/02/535010551...
by buzzer
Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:03 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Well you asked for another Ducati build
Replies: 707
Views: 79586

Re: Well you asked for another Ducati build

I have agonised over what to do about the number plate… In the end I decided to copy the current crop of bikes that hang it off a bracket off the swinging arm. I quite like how CCM do it so have sort of copied their design. I have used thin wall steel tube which is always difficult to bend, so to pr...
by buzzer
Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:50 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Well you asked for another Ducati build
Replies: 707
Views: 79586

Re: Well you asked for another Ducati build

now one of the more satisfying jobs… exhaust fabrication! the original headers were 28mm but its very hard to get any sorts of bends in that diameter so I went up to 32mm, which aesthetically I think looks better. 32mm bends are available in quite a few angles, its just deciding which ones you need,...