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Old 13-06-2020, 03:03 PM   #1
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Another build thread - Ducati 1000

June 2020. I normally build bikes over the winter months... but with Corvid -19 we are not going on any holidays or getting out much so my wife suggested I start my winter project early! I think she prefers me in the garage!

I bought this bike a few years ago... and over the winter 2018/19 I built it into this you see below... over the summer of 2019 I put quite a few miles on it... and actually loved the bike! it feels light and nimble, handles and brakes really well! I normally sell my bikes on, but this time I decided to keep it. A couple of things bugged me though... The tank I used was a compromise, it looks wrong to me, and although the carb conversion worked well... I felt the Monster 38mm Mikuni CV carbs held it back performance wise.

So its in for another rebuild/refresh... cosmetic only as I did the engine last time, and that is running well. I will be fitting some 41mm FCR carbs, a new tank (999) and making a new seat. And maybe change the exhaust...

this build will take some time... but I guess that depends on how corvid 19 affects daily life!









Here are a few pictures from the first rebuild...
















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Old 13-06-2020, 03:04 PM   #2
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Old 27-06-2020, 11:42 AM   #3
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Been working on making the manifolds from scratch… it’s been quite difficult to get the shape and angles right, while maintaining approximately the same length.. there now though and I am pleased with the results. took a while to smooth the bore with the die grinder where I had penetrated with the TIG welds....





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Old 27-06-2020, 02:29 PM   #4
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Old 28-06-2020, 03:38 PM   #5
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Your skills are awesome.
Thanks!

here is the subframe i have been making the last few days… I have deliberately kept it short as this will be a short single seat, which is the next job to do… I have used Rose Joints for no other reason than I just like the look of them!



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Old 28-06-2020, 10:18 PM   #6
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Old 03-07-2020, 12:41 PM   #7
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Next the messy job of making a seat, well I actually made two as I couldn’t decide on shape! Its the one thing many people ask how I do it, so I have written a tutorial on it rather than post all of it here.

here is the link to my blog page


https://jtccc.wordpress.com/projects...t-manufacture/



So just a few pictures…








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Old 03-07-2020, 02:13 PM   #8
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Interesting, thanks for sharing.
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Old 15-07-2020, 06:05 PM   #9
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Today I made up some cables for the FCR’s. as they are split I have used a cable junction box, and made up the cables from scratch, including the brass nipples which I have soldered on.

here is a link to a video to see the action...

https://youtu.be/f0Xjr0e7Ukw






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Old 15-07-2020, 06:39 PM   #10
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Loving them carbs for sure....quick off topic question,sorry if it's already been asked....is that the original swingarm or did you do the conversion?

Great stuff so far

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Old 15-07-2020, 06:47 PM   #11
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Loving them carbs for sure....quick off topic question,sorry if it's already been asked....is that the original swingarm or did you do the conversion?

Great stuff so far

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yes, its the original Multistrada SA
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D'OH ....ahhhh,got it now,thanks Tony,good luck with the rest of the build

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Old 15-07-2020, 08:22 PM   #13
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Liking this thread. The old Multistrada is a good bike hidden under v.ugly plastic, ripe for modification and Monsterizing! The S version even has Ohlins so get 'em cheap while you can. Very ugly but very capable bikes! Even with the one piece tank/seat can be made to look ok
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Old 26-07-2020, 06:10 PM   #14
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Lockdown is good for progress! I have finished the frame modifications to clear the carbs, and finished the fabrication on the rear subframe so it's off to the powder coaters tomorrow.

I have also stripped the rear shocker so I can change the colour on the spring... not sure what to yet, but definitely not yellow! had to make a clamp as these are strong springs and I have the utmost respect when working with them under this much tension, hence the beefy plate and studs!

And here is the engine...







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Old 26-07-2020, 08:35 PM   #15
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