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851 - 1993 Strada Biposta (in Bits) Restoration
Ok lets get this thing started as I feel its going to be a long one.
A few months ago I bought what I think is a 1993 851 Strada Biposta - in bits. I had renovated a 900SS from a complete strip down so was not really worried about the rebuild. Obvioulsly since getting the 900SS I had always lusted after a Superbike but felt another bike in the 8 -10k price range was not really something that was affordable or could justify to the Mrs. This came up at 4k, I don't mind say the price, please feel free to say its about right, I've been ripped off or I got a bargain. I thought at lease I could just about get (most) of my money back if I sold the parts.
It was bought from a mechanic who runs a bike shop, so rightly or wrongly presumed the work done so far would be to a professional standard. The engine and heads were build up and looked in good condition, the frame was painted not powder coated, panels and tank in good order.
Its taken a bit to sort the garage out and get a bit (and I... -
My First Ducati, And I Am In Love!
Files are attached, could not figure out how to upload the img so it shows in the post, sorry -
M1000ssie
I've pretty much kept my M1000 out of these pages despite it being a project and owning it several years now.
The build thread was on the UKMOC site:
https://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=59086&highlight=Project
Major bits of the spec are now:
Monster M1000 DS ie
04 Reg
Not sure of original spec.
10 months MOT
Remus Ducati Performance mid-level Exhausts.
Power Commander.
K&N Air Filter
Hyperpro rear spring on Showa remote res Rear shock
Multistrada Reg-Rec.
Hybrid 848/1098/SS Forks with Multistrada 1200 Radial Brake Calipers
Standard Master cylinders with Multistrada reservoirs
5 Spoke wheels
Carbon Front Mydguard
Carbon Side panels
Carbon heal guards
Monster 696 Front headlight Fairing.
Clock faces swapped for White from SS Model Clocks
ST Handlebars(I like them, nobody else appears to, I think they're 'tidy') -
V4 Added A Bit Of Red
Quite liked the idea of trying a red bash plate to add a bit of colour, so bought a cheap new silver one that was removed at a dealer before use. Sprayed it red, a bit orange peely, should have rubbed it down a bit more before lacquer, if I like it after a while, I may get it powder coated so it's a bit more hard wearing. -
Hello, Here Are My Bikes.
Hello there,
I am from Nowra, Australia and have two Ducatis. My first intro into the Ducati word is my 2022 Multisrada V2S. I love this bike. It is exactly what I was after. I have back issues so the upright seating style suits me and I can get away with my son and do the odd bit of camping here and there.
I have also recently purchased a used 2018 XDiavel S. Not what I was looking for, actually I wasn't looking at all, but it is such a lovely bike. And when I rode it, wow. I just fell in love. I can't ride it for more than about an hour in one go, so it suits me for short trips and some occasional fun.
Bot h bikes are completely different, but I enjoy them for what they were made for. -
900ss Ohlins Bling
Fitted (or rather had fitted) a bit of bling for my 900SS today. Ohlins DUC235. Having a ride out on Sunday with the Surrey Ducati gang to see how it feels -
Billy No Mates Tour 2024
Off to the Ardennes and Luxembourg "with all my friends" to draw little circles on the roads. I shall try to post some pictures. Weather looks crap! -
Alps & About.
Having a ride through from Calais to lake Como; not on the Pani but the Panzer.
Visited this place.
https://www.crosspoint.tirol/en-home
Wow. Hundreds of very interesting bikes. Rocket Ron’s Elf 500 was great. Too many to list all here. Then up & over the Stelvio; as you do. Would recommend it to everyone. -
(1990) 851 Sp2 In France
Brought this beauty back home today!
#173/380
Frame: ZDM888S*000173*
Engine: ZDM888W4*000130*
Built 13/02/1990
First registered in Austria. Spent two decades in Germany (10 years in a museum) and was imported in France in early 2020. I became the 5th owner yesterday.
It’s in near mint original condition… I have already put the correct (OEM) Vitaloni round mirrors on (sourced last month in Japan). Typical 1988-1990 era bikes. Love it!
Sil Motor carbon high cans will stay on as I find them terrific. But the OEM low cans (A08/B08) came in the sale.
And as I was waiting since May to collect the bike (located on the other side of the country), I was able to gather relevant original documents.
Next in my do-list:
- Ride.
- MOSFET r/r (it’s already equipped with a LiFePO4 Shido battery)
- Ride some more.
- Big starter cables from Exact Start.
- Continue to ride.
Feeling good tonight !
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Welcome Twotyres.co.uk
Big welcome to our newest forum trader
https://twotyres.co.uk/motorcycle-tyre-finder/?width=170&profile=60&size=17&brands=&spec=
twotyres.co.uk are a mail-order motorcycle tyre specialist, with a fitting centre in SE London.
They also sell other parts and accessories, including lithium motorcycle batteries, security products, plus trackday and travel accessories.
I’m sure @TTBen will be along soon to tell you all about their products and services and how you can benefit from this relationship
Welcome to the Ducatiforum official traders family @TTBen and twotyres.co.uk -
Well I Got One
After a bit bartering I got a Monster SP this week and had my first run out today. Got a few bits already fitted but no doubt I will find more to fit. -
Finally Bought My First Ducati
I’ve wanted a 900SS since I was 16 (when the first came out), when I thought they were the most beautiful bike ever made. I think they’re still up there.
So far, I’ve had a bit of a mixed intro to Ducati ownership. I rode it home 100 miles quite happily after I bought it, and a few days later I had an amazing run out to north Wales for a few hours. 10 minutes from home, the throttle cable snapped. I’ve replaced the throttle open cable but the throttle close cable is a bit heavy so I have one of those on order now and hopefully I should be back up and running by the weekend.
My daily ride is a KTM Superduke GT so the Supersport is purely for showing off on the finest days. -
New V4 Owner
I've owned and ridden a cbr600rr for 5 years now and loved it but was itching to get something a little different. Unfortunately someone knocked my cbr over while it was parked and insurance being as slow as it has been I ended up pulling the trigger on my dream bike. Cant wait to pick it up -
748 Stable Complete….for Now…!!
Hi all, so here we have it - finally got my hands on a 748 and I plumped for an ‘02 plate bike with just 4100 miles from new!!
there’s a bit that needs/wants doing to it, but it’s a cracking base to start from, and having only really ever ridden 996’s previously, I’m more than happy with it from what I can tell from the hour and half it took me to ride it home!! -
Ops I Did It Again
Hi everyone from Spain with my "new" ST4S
Really excited, although she has several issues I hope really soon I will be riding
(The oil stain in the ground is from a German car, so haters please.....stop XD ) -
Time Flies
Feels like only yesterday I had the daunting task of driving Lady Nasher and this little lad home from the maternity unit.
27yrs later and this happens: -
The Deal Is Done!!
Finished prepping the bike for sale, after almost a week of work, removing most of the aftermarket parts I wanted to keep. It's now ready to be collected by the dealer, who is coming over to take it away at the weekend and also delivering the new bike. I'll reveal what that is in due course. -
Return After A While Away To A 888
Hello everyone
After many years away from Ducati and even a few away from bikes themselves….
My last sports bikes were a mixture of 916s in an array of spec for track days in my mid 20s, then went over to super motors for a while before going completely to the dark side of Italian classic cars.
The 888sp model was and is something I find still the most amazing thing to look at even now.
Taken ages to find one and am collecting it the end of June, it’s a 1993 SP5 number 068 with just over 11000 miles on the clock.
It’s 31 years old now, it’s been well cared for with a lot of provenance.
All mots, service history etc etc
What issues are showing up now and what do I really need to look for or be aware of?
Looking forward to bring back into
Ducati and involved with the community here.
Cheers Toby -
998 998s Mono
Well. I've just has the 998s mono in for a full service incl belts at Carl Harrisons , Cannot speak highly enough of this man's skill and knowledge on these bikes, great service.
Got her home and had a good ride out, truly amazing machines, I'd forgotten how well they turn in and the instant power delivery. how light and quick they are.
Apparently only 2 mono 998s on the roads -
748 Final Got One
After years of on off Ducati ownership I have final got the bike I had on the wall as a teenager , well will have in two weeks time!!
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