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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... |
13-06-2020, 03:04 PM | #2 |
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a few more...
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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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27-06-2020, 02:29 PM | #4 |
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Your skills are awesome.
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28-06-2020, 03:38 PM | #5 |
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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! |
28-06-2020, 10:18 PM | #6 |
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excellent looks great
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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… |
03-07-2020, 02:13 PM | #8 |
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Interesting, thanks for sharing.
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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 Last edited by buzzer; 15-07-2020 at 06:11 PM.. |
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 Kimbo |
15-07-2020, 06:47 PM | #11 |
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15-07-2020, 07:14 PM | #12 |
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D'OH ....ahhhh,got it now,thanks Tony,good luck with the rest of the build
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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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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... |
26-07-2020, 08:35 PM | #15 |
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lovely looking thing
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