So I’m looking to develop a range of parts for a specific bike rather than flit around all different sorts. I have around a 10k budget to buy a bike. Keep it in my workshop for the summer. Develop parts for it then sell on. what would you go for. Anything scrambler from Ducati or triumph had a strong modding scene. even the new ninja1000sx could be a good should as they sell bucket loads of them. looking for inspiration.
What parts do you have in mind to make? There are plenty of helpful folks on here who I’m sure would be willing to send you parts to pattern/modify or improve if you put the feelers out. Would focussing on 1 bike be putting too many eggs in one basket?
start with mirror blanks for the 916 range!!! you have 2 customers for a start. aint that right @cookster !
The beauty of the Ducati range is that there are many common and interchangeable parts across different models. I know they are done to death, but, for instance, dry clutch pressure plates and covers fit tons of bikes. Billet rear brake levers, gear levers, petrol caps etc etc. You may be best tapping into that type of multi bike stuff rather than a single model.
You have those little holes left after you take the mirrors off. Put a cable tie through them and through the mirror supports.
im using some lil plastic screw thingys that do the job quiet nicely atm but they look ugly. if it were a track bike i wouldnt care to much but it is my baby!!
Look at U.K. bike sales for the most popular selling bikes, top 5, then see what others offer for those and see if you can sell the same items?
Has to be the type of bike people will buy quality for !! A lot of popular bikes have cheap tat available for them and unfortunately people like to compare price but not quality or value !
I just looked up the top five selling bikes of 2019, not what I was expecting. The GS's are in there, but I imagine they are well cared for. maybe something that is raced a lot, like the 899 or the SV650 if they still race those.
You also need to think of established competition. For that reason I would rule out something like the Triumph Street Twin. I would probably consider the Thruxton R as a good bet.
Similar bikes but I think different cohort? I could well be wrong. Think Triumph Scramblers are popular with older more monied riders. Scramblers more hipsters.
There is a company who as a side line makes accessories for bikes, Cymarc. Mostly GS, some of it looks a bit ropey but maybe worth having a look at his site.
Joking aside.... anything that makes a race bike easier to ride for the fat middle aged with knackered backs, wrists and shoulders. Handle bar risers, lifters and back towards an upright position. Things that move the mirrors so that you can see past your middle or shoulders. Things that stop the 'orrible lean angle of the side stands. Adjustable foot rests and peddles etc. IMHO....