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One of the things that was taking time (yes..yes...the reason the build is taking so long...honest o_O) was sourcing parts needed. As said...
When I did start the bike up, right at the beginning after purchase it was running so badly.. Fuelling was bad... wait until we get to the fuel...
At the same-ish time rebuilt the starter motor... [ATTACH] And repainted it, more in-keeping with the new engine look...didn't want a black...
So with these products in hand... rattled (pun intended) through the black plastics... (small dabs of filler to remove scratches on the...
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So the idea of letting the engine wait for pieces, and to start on the rest of the bike changed the dynamics of the build.. it meant I could...
Paint code for the silver metallic frame (996) is : BASF 696,6113 dunno if that helps?
Bonsoir...from just North of Toulon! A+
Appreciate the support! Thx! :upyeah:
Thanks for the support Andy! :upyeah: I do hope the end result matches my "fertile imagination"! - we'll see shortly as I'm really wanting this...
As a teaser... Can I just share the word: Chrysalis And share a paint chart so you don't lose interest...;) (I know I'm a tart:)) [ATTACH]
The steering head bearings were obviously shot...and required (carefully!) cutting off. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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This photo best represents the care and maintenance performed on this bike over the years: [ATTACH] I would love to laugh, but jeez, come on :...
...removed every piece...what a state. :rolleyes: [ATTACH]
Also about now, I had what you could call a "bonding moment"... admittedly these seem to be much rarer working on motorbikes than cars...;)...
What is the reputation of Ducati owners? Fastidious? -Certainly not the previous one..:thinkingface: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
So... I decided to attack the rest of the (utterly knackered) bike...even though the engine wasn't completed. I could also see some parts on the...
So the idea of completing the engine first, and then turning the attention to the rest of the bike wasn't really working out... [ATTACH] I...
Oooo...exciting! [ATTACH] So it was about now I placed an order with Stein Dinse ...loads of gaskets, seals, bolts...while I always intended to...
