Newbie But An Oldie!

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Ducatimally, Dec 10, 2020.

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  1. Just thought I'd say 'oreet to everyone!
    Acquired an '01 996 in yellow about a month ago to partial restore as a Sunday toy. I've had 916's before - brand new '97 916 Bip, traded in '99 for new 996 Bip, back to front deal for a Senna II about 2001 (was to be my forever bike). Sadly let the Senna go after about 2-3 years to fund son racing MX.
    Anyway I'm back on it now and spent £1,400 on Fleabay so far on bits! (Arrows and Marchesini's + odds n sods). I'm sure I'll be a regular on here asking advice and swapping notes etc. Not sure how far I'm gonna go with the restore yet. Probably make sure engine and other important bits are good 1st before I start with the body work etc. (maybe shoulda done that before the cans and wheels, but couldn't resist :D).
    Nice to meet you all :upyeah:
     
    #1 Ducatimally, Dec 10, 2020
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  2. Pictures required (with the obligatory wheelie bin just visible in the background or full frontal if you must). Welcome.
     
    #2 expired road racer, Dec 10, 2020
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  3. Hi
     
    #3 DanSS600, Dec 10, 2020
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  4. No Wheelie bin I’m afraid upload_2020-12-10_22-19-4.jpeg
     
    #4 Ducatimally, Dec 10, 2020
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  5. Hi and welcome aboard go for the full restoration it's winter you are not going to ride it just after Christmas we will be going into another lockdown there has never been a better opportunity
    And it really helps you get to know the bike even more
     
    #5 Clarkey63, Dec 10, 2020
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  6. Nice wood.
     
    #6 Cream_Revenge, Dec 10, 2020
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  7. Ye - I know what your saying with the strip down, when it’s not new it’s nice to know your way around and sort out the “tricks” previous owners have made /bodged. Just watched the YouTube series with the guy buying a “cheap Ducati 748”. Not fussed about a concourse, but want a nice clean reliable bike
     
    #7 Ducatimally, Dec 10, 2020
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  8. Do you know about the 1098 kick stand mod?
     
    #8 Cream_Revenge, Dec 10, 2020
  9. Didn’t think you could see through my Leathers....
     
    #9 Ducatimally, Dec 10, 2020
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  10. ......er no. What’s that about then? Guessing a bit longer and not made from chocolate?
     
    #10 Ducatimally, Dec 10, 2020
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  11. Welcome to the forum
     
    #11 Carr01, Dec 10, 2020
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  12. Welcome along
     
    #12 nodrog, Dec 10, 2020
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  13. Welcome enjoy
     
    #13 Gandalf, Dec 10, 2020
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  14. Errrr no wheelie bin or bins then you can’t come in older newbie :thinkingface: I like to be kept happy just ask the boys :)

    welcome partly into our mad house
     
    #14 Ducbird, Dec 11, 2020
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  15. Welcome
     
    #15 El Toro, Dec 11, 2020
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  16. Exactly. It's a straight fit and is a great help to the stress levels when you park up.
     
    #16 Cream_Revenge, Dec 11, 2020
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  17. Welcome to the forum:upyeah:,the bike looks a treat in yellow but just not sure about that vertical stack pipe.;)
     
    #17 XH558, Dec 11, 2020
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  18. welcome mate

    worth going through Desmoworx videos on youpube, particularly the thunderbike race build, pretty much start to finish rebuild and he's knows his stuff, also found great knowlege on here and all willing to help too :upyeah:
     
    #18 Pete433, Dec 11, 2020
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  19. Cheers - looks better in the pics than the flesh. All original panels, no major damage, just needs some TLC. Glad you like the stack pipes BTW - they’re the future
     
    #19 Ducatimally, Dec 11, 2020
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  20. Must be a nautical thing.:upyeah:
     
    #20 XH558, Dec 11, 2020
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