Hi gang,
Finally, nearly 2 years after starting the project to have a custom track bike with all the good bits of my 749 and some bits I just was really wanting (greed most probably had a lot to do with this ;D ). My bike now works, and boy does it work well!
Most of the build was done by my friend, Ricardo. If it wasn't for him the bike would still be in a million pieces. Thank you Ricardo.
I went up to Alcarras (Catalunya, Northern Spain) for a track day, initially I was only going to take some learners around and then call it a day as the weather wasnt very good first thing in the morning. However, the sun came out (the weather forecast promised rain) and I decided to really try the bike out. I grinded a hole into the bellypan, that exhaust is a bit too wide me thinks.
Spec:
Bodywork - Radical Ducati RAD fibreglass => carbon & kevlar reenforced
Tank - Stock Ducati 749
Paint - Speed Designs (Big thanks to Paolo for the awesome paintjob)
Chassis - 999S (adjustable)
Subframe - Aluminum
Forks & Clamps - Stock Showa USD (love them)
Front Wheel - Braking Forged Aluminum
Front Brake Rotors - Braking Wave
Front Brake Calipers - AP Racing 6 pot
Front Brake Pads - AP Racing Carbon
Front Brake Lines - Goodridge
Front Brake Master Cylinder - Brembo PR 19 x 18
Engine - Stock 749 with ported and polished cylinder heads with new belts. 40,000km
ECU - Ducati Performance (for 54mm Termignoni)
Wiring - Stock Ducati CANBUS
Exhaust - Spark Silencer with 50mm => 62mm headers. Loud but not obnoxious. Ok, it's v. loud.
Front Sprocket - 14T
Swingarm - Ducati Hypermotard
Rear Shock - BiTubo Italian SBK spec for 749R
Rear Wheel - Marchesini Forged Aluminum
Chain - Tsubaki 525pitch heavy duty
Rear Sprocket - 43T
Tires - Dunlop D211 NTEC (front => medium, rear => medium-hard)
Weight - Feels a lot lighter [laugh] [drool]
The bike is very very agile. We've closed the adjustable steering head, the wheels weigh pretty much 50% less. The new subframe weighs in at less that 1kg, the old one was somewhere above what felt like 10kg. Removing the front headlight assembly helped a hell of a lot too.
I still need to keep adjusting the bike. The gear lever is 1cm too short and I keep missing downshifts. I need to put on the rear brake pedal as I've started to use this a lot more. Also need to raise the rear end another 1cm. The main thing I need to improve is my riding :)
I hope you like it.
(http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/3148/recta.jpg)
(http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/2215/postcurso.jpg)
(http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/4595/pitlane.jpg)
Before anyone starts thinking I was on track without gloves.. I was taking the bike into my box
(http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/5842/pitlane2.jpg)
(http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/5568/metab.jpg)
(http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/8659/cursoz.jpg)
(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/119/curso2.jpg)
(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/4070/boxbt.jpg)
(http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/75/alumno.jpg)
(http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/7462/749evo.jpg)
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/7485/749evo2.jpg)
This R6 didn't know what blasted past ;D
(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/191/zamparr6.jpg)
Nice. [evil]
very nice, my friend owns a 749, I showed him this pics and he [drool] all over my keyboard
Thanks, I'm still drooling over her. [evil] [drool]
Sweet... I like the 'semi-naked' look.
That thing is sweet! I like the color combo and the exhaust.
The body work, tard sss and paint scheme go well together!
mitt
me likey [bow_down]
very cool, Kurt. [thumbsup] [beer]
Outstanding!! [clap] I'd like to see some close-up pics of that exhaust system. Love the overall look, very nice. [thumbsup] Glad you like the results, that's what is most important. Two years of work and money is a long time and a lot of cash. Happy motoring. [moto]
Love it.
The low pipe looks very good.
Nice - I love the Radical Ducati bodywork design!
8) [drool] [bacon]
veerrrrry nice bike, NuTTs!
Quote from: fastwin on June 14, 2010, 06:35:39 AM
Outstanding!! [clap] I'd like to see some close-up pics of that exhaust system. Love the overall look, very nice. [thumbsup] Glad you like the results, that's what is most important. Two years of work and money is a long time and a lot of cash. Happy motoring. [moto]
(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii273/kurtlad/escapekurtis6.jpg)
(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii273/kurtlad/escapekurtis5.jpg)
One from a pro:
(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii273/kurtlad/1006132086.jpg)
Thanks for the comments. I've had my heart in this bike for 2 years and there are still things to sort out.. details. However I am pleased with the result. I may need a more compact belly pan though as that thing catches on anything over 45º(ish).
Lookin' good. I'd like more detail shots, but hey, I'm into de tails.
[drool] [drool]
Awesome Job!!!
If my 749 transformation goes half as well as your's I'll be happy.
The close ups of the exhaust will come in handy, as I'll aiming for a smiliar exhaust set up. No more toasted buns for me.
Very nice [thumbsup]
Quote from: NikosF on June 14, 2010, 03:01:41 AM
Sweet... I like the 'semi-naked' look.
[thumbsup]
Dude, that looks awesome! Great color combo & yeah, the semi nakedness is badass! Congrats on a building a great ride! [beer]
Quote from: NuTTs on June 14, 2010, 09:46:47 AM
(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii273/kurtlad/escapekurtis6.jpg)
(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii273/kurtlad/escapekurtis5.jpg)
One from a pro:
(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii273/kurtlad/1006132086.jpg)
Thanks for the comments. I've had my heart in this bike for 2 years and there are still things to sort out.. details. However I am pleased with the result. I may need a more compact belly pan though as that thing catches on anything over 45º(ish).
Very cool. I'm digging that exhaust! Yep and it looks loud too!!! [laugh] Thanks for posting up the loud pipe pics! [thumbsup]
Thanks all, I will try to tidy her up for some nice shots but the dirty track pregnant dog looks good. [laugh] => that is a lame excuse not to wash the bike.
Very very cool! [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [bow_down]
Quote from: a m on June 14, 2010, 10:05:40 AM
Lookin' good. I'd like more detail shots, but hey, I'm into de tails.
+1 We need more pics!
Quote from: Triple J on June 15, 2010, 06:43:35 AM
Very very cool! [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [bow_down]
+1 We need more pics!
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Nice [moto]
I really like what you've done to your bike. Definitely jealous. [thumbsup]
sweet
I love that bike, just another idea that's been stuck in my projects folder