Well This is where it all started about 2 years ago. Possibly stolen but a vehicle check of the frame number confirmed that it was clean, gave me a reg number and the ability to get a V5. Only then did money change hands. Everything that could be removed from it quickly had disappeared. wheels, forks, pipes, clutch, fairing,tank etc etc. Oh I forgot to mention it is a 998R. So I started trawling round for all the major missing bits and 2 years later its starting to go back together. So 2 pics of the start point and 1 of the current situation. Still looking for some smaller bits but going in the right direction now.
Top yoke remained but numbered plate was removed. Ducati have no cross reference between these numbers and the frame number due to a fire which destroyed some of their records.
Good luck in your endeavors. The prices of these makes the job financially viable. If bought for the right price.
If you’re missing the oil cooler, Tom Irvine has one for the 996R/998R. (The fittings are different to the 998S).
What a great project.Good luck with the resto.As previously said hopefully your outlay will be rewarded.
bettes, I have an oil cooler but it has taken a wack and split. I was going to try and tig it up... Will be tricky to clean. So I am interested. How do I contact him?
Thanks for your comments guys. This is a great project for self isolation in the workshop. My son works in a brewery so he is home as well. He bought a barrel with him so thats in the garage too!
It’s truly great seeing what was once a beautiful machine being brought back from the brink to once again grace the top step of the motorcycle world.. it could have so easily never have seen the light of day again.. So thank you on behalf of everyone who adores everything that is, Ducati.... x
