My latest project, just about finished !

iang · 27-Apr-2011, 16:39

After buying my 748R from a guy in Glasgow who described it as 'mint' ( which it wasn't !! ) I pulled it completely to bits apart from the engine and have over the past 3 months been building it back together along with cleaning and replacing anything that needed changing.
I sourced lots of carbon and other bling and the bike now looks virtually brand new and will hold its value rather well I would imagine in this condition.
Ducati Glasgow carried out a full thorough service for me before I collected the bike so everything is set for some decent weather. Just a clutch cover to fit and a couple of minor jobs.
Whether my aging bones can put up with the bike who knows but if not an 848 may be my next project !!!

A few photos for the time being,

Bionicle · 27-Apr-2011, 17:57

One word "STUNNING"

Gbyte666 · 27-Apr-2011, 19:44

Like that, like that a lot.
Come and do my 996 for me..

Craig

bradders · 27-Apr-2011, 20:30

very nice

Loz · 27-Apr-2011, 20:36

Looks completely tasty

Top job.

antonye · 27-Apr-2011, 21:40

That does look very nice indeed! Well done!

007 · 28-Apr-2011, 14:41

Wow.........Simply stunning!

A credit to you. I'm very jealous indeed.

Best regards,

James

iang · 09-Jul-2011, 10:54

Dash is now fitted and looks great. I bought some carbon plates and made a mounting bracket that is similar to the RS Corse one. I fitted two led lights for Oil and Fuel even though the display does already have a visual warning. Luckily I managed to get a spare instrument wiring loom so I was able to make a specific loom that just plugs in and the original dials can be fitted again in a few minutes.

The clarity is brilliant and the gear indicator works really well, brings the bike more up to date.

I also fitted a jhp clutch cover and a carbon fuel cap. Apart from getting radial forks/brakes/cylinders everything is done, really pleased with the finished item just a pity my aging bones are finding it tough going !!

Is it time for a Hypermotard !!!

007 · 09-Jul-2011, 18:54

Wow, what a superb machine. Simply stunning.....

Best regards,

James

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27-Apr-2011, 17:57	#2
Bionicle Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Bikes: Ducati 1098R Bayliss Rep Posts: 2,142 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Aylesford Kent Mood: Find people who share your values, and you'll conquer the world together. One word "STUNNING" Reply

27-Apr-2011, 19:44	#3
Gbyte666 Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Bikes: Ducati 996 1 & only Class C DD Champion and KTM LC8 950 SMR Posts: 2,395 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Newbury/Hungerford Mood: It's not big, Its not funny, It's necessary Like that, like that a lot. Come and do my 996 for me.. Craig Reply

27-Apr-2011, 20:30	#4
bradders Registered Forum User MotoGP God Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike Posts: 11,913 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hants Mood: waiting... very nice Reply

27-Apr-2011, 20:36	#5
Loz Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,973 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Sussex Mood: Train comes and I know its destination Looks completely tasty Top job. Reply

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007 Registered Forum User 500SD Bikes: 996 Bip Posts: 524 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Henley-on-Thames Mood: CITIUS EST MELIUS! Wow.........Simply stunning! A credit to you. I'm very jealous indeed. Best regards, James Reply

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007 Registered Forum User 500SD Bikes: 996 Bip Posts: 524 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Henley-on-Thames Mood: CITIUS EST MELIUS! Stunning! Wow, what a superb machine. Simply stunning..... Best regards, James Reply