Comments on photo id Shakey F02 x2 in the album "Racebikes and History" created by breakout998

Now I'd like to know much more about those two bikes. DO you have any high res pictures and any info? The forks I've never seen before, nor the carbon ducting (other than on a 999RS (that maybe answers my question)). Thanks in advance.

They are F02s MANUFACTURED IN 2003 for Paul Birds monster mob BSB effort which had these bikes supplied by Ducati Corse for 2003 F02 RHS fairings had the vertical cylinder belt cooling duct fitted into and part of the fairing; these bikes where made and raced the same year as 999 raced WSB

In the combined rounds with WSBK these bikes ridden by Shakey Bryne were so far ahead that the WSBK boys were embarrassed

these bikes have cable clutches and thumb brakes as fitted when they were raced by ETI and Sean Emmett, rumor suggests that after Yamaha broke with Hizzy; that Hislop was due to take these bikes over; but unfortunately died in the crash 2003

Very interesting indeed and thanks for taking the time to reply. Very informative. I asked a couple of connected/informed friends and I understand that these bikes are still together living in Australia.

I have them at the moment