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After much searching I have found the lady I have been looking for. An early white framed 1991 900ss bought from forum member wolfram. 99% complete and in need of some TLC. She looked better fully dressed :-(. Ive spent the weekend taking it to bits, I intend to strip back to the frame and powder coat as a starting point.Carbs need a refresh but not sure whether to rebuild the top end, replace engine studs while the engine is out. The wiring is pretty poor and has a lot of bodged repairs. Looking forward to this

On Monday 27 April production will gradually start again at the Ducati factory in Borgo Panigale
Employees called to work will be the minimum necessary to carry out production and research activities and must comply with a rigid safety protocol developed together with the RSU and subject to a specific agreement. Masks will be mandatory for everyone, regardless of distancing
Claudio Domenicali: "It is absolutely essential to pay close attention to strict compliance with safety procedures: the virus has not disappeared. The work done jointly with the Emilia-Romagna Region has been important. It will be an extremely difficult year but starting up again is still a beginning; we have a lot of orders for the Streetfighter V4, for the Multistrada GT and for the Panigale V2. The motorbike is a perfect vehicle for ‘phase two’: no parking problems and distancing guaranteed; safety and fun at the same time."

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 26 April 2020 - Ducati is set to gradually return...

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Project completed. 900ss + some 851 and 748 DNA.

Hi its Richard from Huntingdon Cambs owner of a 888 superbike

evening chums!
as many know, i was laid off a lil while back, shortly before cv19 fucked things up, i was a lil worried but did a bit of cold calling on companies i liked the look of and landed myself what seemed to be a fantastic opportunity.
unfortunately then cv got "real" and messed it up! we were allowed to work but the client on the project we were going to start on didn't want people on site... the job is making granny annexes and although we are working away from the main house and have all our own amenities, they didn't like the idea . fair enough, probably as much about them now being home all day and having their peace disturbed as it was about safety.
i thought all was lost but 2 weeks back, my now boss got in touch and asked if id like to do a different project.
anyhu, i thought id share the project as i know some of ya are into this sort of thing and also i like to talk! and share pics. on that front, i dont have many pics to share just yet as my phone is shit.....

Happy st George's day everyone, I will be having a few beers and fish and chips tonight to celebrate.

The Borgo Panigale motorcycle manufacturer launches "Ducati Cares", a Program allowing its fans and Customers to safely return to Ducati Dealerships when government restrictions allow
Thanks to the digitalization process initiated by the Company in recent years, Ducati is able to offer new ways of remote interaction between Customers and Dealers
Francesco Milicia: "We are further developing support for our global Dealer network in order to serve our Customers in the safest and most practical way."

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 22 April 2020 – Ducati looks ahead by launching the "Ducati Cares" program, which allows Ducati Dealers to welcome their Customers and Fans again. The program is mainly focused on Safety, but will also answer to the desire to resume everyday life and being able to experience the emotions and freedom that riding a motorcycle offers.

The "Ducati Cares" program has been created for the worldwide Ducati Dealer network, providing guidelines to be adopted so...

I would like to pay tribute to the people who gave us the love of all things motorcycle, whether it be your dad, brother, uncle, grand dad, whoever gave you the love and interest that you still have today.
I have often wondered why my brother and I have always ridden bikes, never been without one from the age of ten, my brother was doing 20k a year on his at one time.
We grew up with a father who rode bikes as transport, work and back stuff, nothing flash, NSU Quickly then onto a C50 then his last bike was the dizzy heights of a C90, all rebuilt a number of times, if you went anywhere it was on the back of dads bike, no helmets, a duffle coat and jeans.
The point is this was the norm, no fear, none of this nonsense you often hear about bikes being dangerous, we were actively encouraged to ride, it was cold, it was wet but it was magical.
My father passed away peacefully in his sleep last night, at 91 he thought it was time to go, so as I pay tribute to a man who passed on his love...

The thread about embarrassing old photos reminded me of some images I scanned after I found them whilst clearing out my Mothers house late last year.

We lost her earlier in the year, 23yrs after we lost my father, and I put together a time line of them with bikes starting in the 40’s.

I apologise for the self-indulgent nature of the thread, but I'm sure some of the images will be of interest to some.

We'll start with camping in the 1940s.
This has Easter 1947 written on the back, and is believed to be Friends of my Father he served with in the Navy.
On to my Fathers beloved 650 Gold Flash
Which ended up with a sports sidecar.
Note the riding gear!
Then many years later my Mother having a trip around the garden on my DT175.
I will accept everything I deserve for how I looked @1983

My father actually rode my RD350 YPVS a few times in the mid 1980s, but is just posing here.
Then lastly the pair of them on my Z1000H in the mid 1990's a short while before we lost my Father. He rode...

Well in a sudden twist of fate, my builder has contacted me to say the under the current FMB and government guidelines, as long as his sub-contractors are willing and able (which he assures me they are) and everyone observes social distancing measures, he is prepared to start the detached garage/annexe build on Monday, which was due to start in March. We have also approached all of our neighbours to ensure they are happy with the idea of work taking place in our garden and none have objected, as we will still be in compliance with distancing measures. They have known for some time of our intention to build since we lodged the planning application some months ago.

At this stage the builder is only planning to complete the groundworks/excavation and foundations. Building Control have said they can still attend on-site inspections (outdoors only) so once the initial one is out the way the builder can then pour the concrete having laid the services, electricity/ water etc and move...

Holy s**t. This thing is insane. I am yet to twist the throttle above 5.000 rpm and try it in sports mode - but man, this thing moves. I’m taking it nice and slow to getting to know her. I get the sensation of flying once the engine gets up to revs. Can only imagine how she feels in sport mode.
Any suggestion to which bar end mirrors to get?

Now it’s safely tucked away, I have some stuff to do on the car.
- fit the paddle shift wheel I did a while ago http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=97582 what could go wrong?!
- bumper off to clear debris and check out state of rads
- air condensers need replacing while there
- fit GT/aero bumper
- fit aero skirts
- wipers off for a refurb
- general return of all black plastic bits that are now a bit grey..!
- battery tender wiring so I can just plug in
- run down the rust patch I have on the roof and treat it
- consider replacing eggshell cracked rear lights
- sort sticking sunroof
- replace or refurb (depending how mad) wheel nuts
- new tyres...and have the repair on the rear alloy checked...probably are them returned while I’m at it

Once all that’s done, get it in for a service with @cookster and have the aircon re-gassed

Then start on the gixer..

Over the moon with my restored 888 making the front cover, centrefold and 8 page article of my rebuild. This was posted on the Ducati Owners Club GB page and I am massively honoured and proud to have made the front cover. Hoping to get more photos from the shoot, but I will be buying several copies for the guys who helped me.

Here are the great connections you can rely on (hope I haven't missed anyone out).

Abba Stands Sky Lift – (https://abbastands.co.uk/) This stand is amazing and will be instrumental in stripping and rebuilding the bike once the parts start coming back.
Paint - First Place Finish (https://www.1stplacefinish.co.uk/) - Matt Manderson "the Artist"
Parts, Mechanicals, Servicing and Engine Rebuild - Pro Twins (http://www.protwins.co.uk/) - Speak to Pete and the team
Parts - MotoRapido (Hampshire)- http://www.motorapido.co.uk/
Cerakote - Hi-Spec Coatings (http://www.hi-speccoatings.co.uk/index.html) - Wesley...

Regular Froum visitors may have seen my post about buying a BST carbon swingarm for the 1098R over Christmas.

1098R Carbon Edition

Well, with another day free, and not being able to get out and ride, I fitted it yesterday. Here's how it went for those needing to remove their swing arm or maybe do some other maintenance.

Bike on the ramp ready for surgery.
Before I did anything, I wanted to make sure I could remove the swingarm bolt as if I couldn't, it was a show stopper. I had a 916 years ago that had a siezed one and it was a pig to get out.The 1098R had a full engine and gearbox rebuild at John Hackett about 4 years ago so I was hopeful the bolt would be well greased and easy to remove. OK, loosen the RHS nut a couple of turns, put an old extension bar on the socket and give it a tap......It moves straight away with very little effort. Result and I can continue.
Luckily, I have non folding foot pegs fitted (Gilles VCR) so I could use axle stands under...

Not sure if of use, or how genuine, but a number of you are really needing top work I saw posted by a friend on FB.

ALL TRADES OUT OF WORK

In need of 30 carpenters , 20 electricians and 20 plumbers for a temp hospital going up in Newport. All night shifts 7pm-7am £380 a shift. Need people starting as early as tomorrow so don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Contact 07871 614094

Hi All,

I am from Holland, the southern part - province Limburg. Half hour drive to the Eifel and not far from the Ardennes too. I started driving motorcycles at a early age, it was I think at my 10th year and have sold my last bike MV Agusta F4 in 2011.

2020 - was looking for a bike 2 years but everytime something pushed me away. Wanted a 748r / 748SPS or a 748SP, but than a 996SPS crossed my path and had a agreement with the owner, 2 days for pick-up he raises his price with 2k€, I stepped away.....

But at a Ducati dealer I saw a 996SPS #533, I visited him and saw also a 748SPS what needed TLC, I did not mind If the price was ok. However we could not agree on price for the 748SPS so we had to go for the 996SPS..... and we agreed

Hope to enjoy this forum, thanks.

Cheers, and what is a introduction without pictures ;-)

One of my favourites owned for 20 years

also known as the 2 wheeled transit van or the Italian sea anchor,.

Hello,
My 1098s is my first Ducati, which I've had for 2 years, but I feel I'm only recently understanding how to ride it properly after spending a long time with 600s.

It's not exactly a minter (20k miles) but cleans up nicely. Lot of carbon on it and Termis but it is otherwise standard.

I've collected all the bins in Oxford for this picture (Binsanity):
Bin-less:

Chris

being an old git , i tend to like the older bikes and seem to like banging my head against the wall
trying to keep them on the road...... but god they're View attachment 194353 fragile....................................DS