Never has before, so I can't see him changing now :tongue: ...probably just a case of empty vessels John.
Is there such a thing as a 'cheap' trackday bike? I have only really heard positives from people regarding JHP's services John, so I wouldn't take it as a personal assault, but if anyone is planning on running a track hack and having it repaired and maintained in a large dealership WILL need VERY 'deep pockets', irrespective of the name above the door. It's just the truth of where we are these days, unless you have the basic ability to repair and maintain your own track bike it will be a very expensive hobby, that most of us could never afford. I really hope this doesn't become personal between you both (Bradders and John) as its true, a dealer maintain track bike will be expensive John and I don't believe Bradders was singling JHP out as exceptionally expensive, but if so I'm sure he'll explain his reasons to you. Anth
JHP have always given me outstanding service. John and the guys rebuilt my, erm, lightly-kneaded 748R into a stunning track bike. Expensive? Well, I reckon you definitely get value for money - top-rate work and superb customer satisfaction. They have often done out-of-scope things gratis as well. And I'm always welcomed up there, even if the distance means I don't make it as often as I should.
Erm...where did I say poor, or not value for money or indeed expensive per se? The guy buys a write off to make into a track bike, then takes to one of the premium Ducati bike builders in the UK (I'd say same bracket and Moto Rapido) to check everything ok and build it...I simply said not a cheao way to get a track bike. As the OP says himself, its quickly looking like getting a std road bike and going that way would be an easier and cheaper route. you guys need some perspective I think want high end, well built and put together with meticulous care and attention? Go to JHP among others..want a cheap doesnt matter if I smash it to pieces track bike, build it yourself :smile:
Seem to be going off topic a bit here !,first off cheap trackday bike is there such a thing ?,my first post states a budget of 6k so not that cheap,and remember this is a trackday bike not a race bike,as i stated in a previous post listing prices was a big dicision for me maybe in hindsight that was a mistake ,but it was a can i finish the project on budget thing.I would like to add JHP are not building this bike,it is in there for routine maintainance,belts,chain, ect it just so happens they spotted the front end problems and have sorted it out,they have gone well beyond what i would call normal service and for that i am very grateful. Back on track, front wheel on its way to motorliner.
Be interested to see how the wheel comes back, as these been fairly light weight how they react to the process if you could stretch those forks and yokes Andy put up seem a fair deal, if I wasnt selling my 848 I'd be looking to put them on mine especially for tracks
John looks after my track hack :smile:. Seriously, I was properly impressed with the facilities at JHP. There's a fully equipped workshop in there with lathes and from memory a milling machine. Last time I was oop norf, John was making busy with the welding torch. reading between the lines, the op has a budget and i believe Bradders was making the point that having any dealer doing non-specialist work like assembling the front end is going to put a hole in that budget.
Yus, I was also just making the point that, if you pay someone to sort your trackbike, I would recommend JHP. (Not in any way having a go at anyone, just stating my personal experience in response to simmyt's post about using JHP! :smile: )
and there's no reason why he shouldn't Jerry, as mentioned earlier there only appears to be good reports of JHP's services. That and the fact that some people are more 'fortunate' than others in the way of budget to fund their 'hobby', Jerry. :tongue: Anyway.....about this wonky wheel :wink:
Simmytt, how has the bike developed? I'm doing similar with an 1198. Got any pictures of the finished CRC fairing? I have gone for the full fairing set and have fitted the seat unit and nose. The air ducts were a bugger to fit and required some modding of the fixing holes. Just waiting for the side panels to arrive and then I can fit them and the belly pan. Yours seems to be a similar project to mine.
Things are moving along quite well,a little tip on the air intakes,use some sticky backed foam(sticky one side only)approx 5mm thick this will give you a air tight seal and allow a little flex on the intakes so putting on the top fairing is quite simple.The bike is all together now,just waiting on a few bits to arrive,i will post up some pics when it comes down off the ramp.
Ok at £3800 on the surface looks like a cheap way to get a Ducati 848 track bike But if your not careful this could end up being a very expensive track bike very quickly whether its in a dealers or not. Just be careful and dont get to burried in it dont forget you can pick up straight 848's for around £5k
bloody hell £6k budget for your first trackbike - my first track bike was a shitty old fzr400. now using my old "cheap" gsxr750SRAD.(and occasionally my not so cheap 916) had i not had the fzr i would have done my 1st TD on my road bike to see if i actually liked it before splashing out on an expensive trackbike! (which i still haven't done because the SRAD was my roadbike - it just has a few more "bits" on it now)
Finished off the bike earlier this year,the only advise i would give is if you have the budget sort out the suspension as the standard set up is not the best,no matter which way you go make sure you get it set up by someone who knows what they are doing.Spec as it stands,Engine ,cams dialed in,termi end cans with ecu and air filter,throttle body's balanced and mixtures adjusted,Renthal rear sprocket carrier,14 tooth front sprocket,gb racing full protection cover kit.Suspension,bike laser lined to check it was straight,front forks rebuilt,rear shock ohlins ttx,ohlins steering damper,rear ride height adjuster,full suspension set up.Body work,crc full fairing kit,front fork sliders,bar end sliders,rizoma rear sets,carbon swing arm cover,hel front lines,sbk front pads.Running Metzeler racetec tyres k1 front,k2 rear.Very happy with the finished bike would like to add a slipper clutch and k tech fork internals,but i am thinking of selling it £5.5k as is or £4.5k without termis and ttx !.Alot of the important work carried out by the guys who know what they are doing with Ducati's so you know its right
