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Title: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Duck-Stew on August 29, 2010, 04:10:08 PM I moved to NM back in April and perhaps some of you have wondered 'Where's Stus' Ducati?!?' Well, she's in pieces/parts right now getting a major (last and final) re-do.
She's my Cafe-Racer Monster bought new @ R&S Yamaha/Ducati on Juan Tabo on July 1, 2000. My love-affair with this motorcycle is the longest standing time I have *ever* owned one vehicle. By a margin of over 2:1. Can't explain why I love my bike so...and I quit trying to do that years ago too. Anywho, here's a re-cap of what's up my girl: (link is of the WHOLE enchilada, below is a re-cap) http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=13264.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=13264.0) RoadRacing wire-wheels (yes, the un-obtanium kind from back in the day when wire-wheels on a Monster meant $2500 versus the Sport-Classic wheels for $500) and my Brembo full-floating iron rotors off of an SS/SP (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3069/2945057669_6393b5d520_o.jpg) Excerpt snipped from the above post: Quote Well, even though the bike had been the '05 DMC national show winner, in my mind.....it was never 'done'. I realize now that leaving well-enough alone just *really* isn't in my DNA until the project is complete. It's a sickness yes, but I'm not really seeking treatment either. LOL... It seems in todays motorcycle market that a 'good enough' bike well, just isn't good enough anymore. More power, lighter weights, better brakes & handling (all good things mind you) are the emphasis. The SOLE emphasis when building/designing a sporting bike. I remember being a Yamaha/Ducati salesman in Albuquerque New Mexico in 2000/2001 when the R6 was a claimed 120hp. I thought 'Wow!, 120hp out of 36cid!!!! Now THAT'S amazing!' Today....sadly....an '00 R6 would get it's ass handed to it by every other 600cc bike. In the real-world, a 600cc sportbike is overkill really... Most people rack up mileage on slabs of boring tarmac just trying to get to work, the girlfriends place (or boyfriend), go do some shopping, go out for dinner, etc... Let's face it, the real-world is about as far from a track setting as could be imagined (think the 5 fwy in CA through the central valley....). Building a 'good enough' real-world bike is what Ducati did in '93 when it debuted the Monster. Yes, it's got an SBK dervied frame and a torquey 900 engine (no slouch in '93 mind you...) but you could do real-world stuff on it. Bags are available, handle-bar risers, wind-screens if those are your things. Heck, most here know of Phil B. in San Diego area with 120+K on his M900..... Real-world indeed. Plus, should the owner be so inclined, rear-sets and clip-ons are available as well providing a more sporting angle on a real-world bike. Ok, ok....I'm getting a bit off track here. I decided to build a real-world hot-rod. Growing up in Detroit with all the big-block V8's around and 4-speeds and such... I couldn't understand why the old tymers would just build a nice, low-stress small-block to power thier hot-rods. Didn't make sense to me as I had my focus firmly set on bigger, better, faster, and MORE! They had learned (as I know now) that those things are well and good....but not as a sole emphasis when building a project. I knew a guy who ran a fiberglass bodied '32 Ford with a 500+cid Donovan Aluminum big-block Chevy with a 14:1 blower on it....on alcohol....on the street....and it had a nitrous-oxide fogger system 'just in case'. Well, that's all well and good....but it ain't the daily-driver he can depend on. And he'd be all kinds of make the beast with two backsed if he took it out and it rained.... Uh, yeah...call a friend with a truck & trailer. The old tymers knew enough to limit themselves to a respectable build. Not the fastest, not the most powerful, but you could enjoy it....a lot. When I decided to dry-clutch the 750 engine most people told me to just go buy a 900 engine and put it in there. I chose not to & here's why... The bike harkens back to a simpler time. A time when the 750's were considered the MOST bad-ass thing out there (think today's liter bikes...) They were the bruisers that would dominate the road. So, it seemed fitting to mod my 750 and limit myself to that displacement (focusing on lighter weight to achieve the desired look/performance) so as to honor that time period. My take on a respectable build (at that time and with that budget too). Well, this final (and yes dammit I DO MEAN FINAL!) re-working of the Cafe-Racer will actually stretch that displacement to 799cc's built in the original engine cases (I swapped the engine out years ago to a '99 SS750i.e. engine btw) with the following equipment: 91mm overbore kit 1985 Ducati F1 cylinder heads 40mm Dell-Orto flat-slide carbs Custom built 2-into-1 exhaust 900SS valves 900i.e. cams (2x H cams as my vert intake comes in through the back...) 6-speed transmission from a M695 w/800 miles on it Dry-slipper clutch Brembo billet radial master cylinders Marzocchi M1R front forks Marzocchi 'Strada' rear shocks Tomaselli clip-ons Tomaselli throttle Front wheel w/the rotors all 'blinged' out... (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/3089544817_347051d620.jpg) From the post about my triples: Yes, the triples look simple. The 'usual' for me...the mods *look* simple, but actually are quite involved. The casting ridge got polished out, but that opened up a couple of the ends of the pinch bolt bores. So, I had to get them welded up and then repolished down again. Got all that sorted out and got the '91-'98 SS steering stem. But, that wouldn't fit as it was too small for the bore of the lower triple as well as being too short. So, the lower bore had to be recessed 0.100" as well as welded up and then bored to receive the SS stem. After all that, in addition to the purchase price of the F1 triples...well...I'm out about as much as the Speedymoto billet units. I glass beaded them to a nice finish and added chrome plated steel 12.9 bolts. Oh, and she's topped off with a '91-'98 SS top nut. [thumbsup] (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3626/3375950828_d9c8431844.jpg) The sketch that inspired most of this (the rest was brewing in my head for a few years...) (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/3575197107_463ca559a3.jpg) Front-end installed: (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3644/3599321496_d2d882636c.jpg) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3599321158_53a51dde67.jpg) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3403/3598511895_0dea48424d.jpg) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3409/3599320454_5ab119b9d0.jpg) Custom built (only one in the world...) round tube aluminum swingarm: (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2670/3700498774_f96bc1edd1.jpg) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3454/3699687795_07ef929ba3.jpg) Clutch cover from an '87 Paso 750 (same as a 1987 F1 750)... Hehehe... NO oil pressure sender hole! [thumbsup] (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/3708385121_1c40099ce0.jpg) Was an EPIC amount of effort to find a brand-new 11 year old Akront 40-spoke rear hoop in 4.25" width, but she's laced up & ready to go Rim did arrive safely and was un-drilled so it had to go to the experts @ Buchanan's Spoke & Wheel in Azusa. Here it is. The worlds ONLY 4.25" Road-Racing wire wheel for a Ducati Monster with an original Akront hoop. She's good in pics, better in person.... ;D (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4505836619_807bbebf26_b.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4505836323_5b5a94e1c7_b.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4505837399_c37187b4c4_b.jpg) Width difference between the old 5.5" hoop and the new 4.25": (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4505836959_762c7294b7_b.jpg) Frame coming together: (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4759789185_e3402fe540.jpg) Minor detail, but makes me happy: Oh, and my old personalized plate from NM *can* be hung back on the bike now that I'm back here. It's a little thing, but to think about it makes me so happy.... (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4526303750_f47f7845d4.jpg) Here's the updated frame and very rough idea of the bodywork: (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4940303310_2479bcf757_b.jpg) ----versus before---- (http://www.flightcycles.com/flightcycles/HotrodM750/Originals/Hotrod_3317.jpg) Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Duck-Stew on August 29, 2010, 04:15:18 PM Here's the back-story on the bike:
http://www.flightcycles.com/FlightCycles-HotrodM750.tpl (http://www.flightcycles.com/FlightCycles-HotrodM750.tpl) Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Cloner on August 29, 2010, 05:23:50 PM Wire wheels....check.
Cool frame.....check. Sexxxxxy engine with rear facing intakes on both cylinders.....check. Cool side cover.....check. Vertical frame member between the rear engine mount bolt and the long horizontal member.....check. Del'Lorto carburetors.....check. Custom exhaust.....check. Bangin' bodywork.....check. Another Monster Challenge winner......?????????? It's lookin' good. [drool] Where shall we hang the Harley emblems? Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Duck-Stew on August 29, 2010, 05:38:36 PM Another Monster Challenge winner......?????????? It's lookin' good. [drool] Where shall we hang the Harley emblems? It's the ONLY Monster Challenge winner in my mind. 2006's MC was won by a bike I handily beat in 2005 and it was COMPLETELY UNCHANGED since the 2005 MC... Anywho... The Harley emblems?!? How about we hang 'em on a wall somewhere? You know, far, far away from the bike! ;D Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: DucDog on August 29, 2010, 07:11:39 PM Very Nice Bike!!! [thumbsup]
It has great visual balance and lots of parts that are not noticed at first glance, but which make the machine special when you look closely. I can see why it makes you a grin like a mad hatter..... ;D When will we get to see it.......? Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Luv A Duc on August 30, 2010, 08:01:34 AM Stu,
Why not upgrade the forks to a USD design off of an S4RS? Chris Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: JJ on August 30, 2010, 09:06:54 AM Stu, Why not upgrade the forks to a USD design off of an S4RS? Chris Where are you hiding it? Bring it to the street buddy and lets go rock it...Awesome commitment and planning...An inspiration you are my friend! [bow_down] Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Cloner on August 30, 2010, 09:23:02 AM Stu, Why not upgrade the forks to a USD design off of an S4RS? Chris The bike started with inverted forks, Chris. The idea is a retro look....."standard" forks, dual shocks, spoked wheels, Pantah vertical head....which would kinda be spoiled by inverted forks. I like how you're thinkin', though. Me and go fast goodies get along GREAT! Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Cloner on August 30, 2010, 10:53:56 AM Where are you hiding it? Bring it to the street buddy and lets go rock it...Awesome commitment and planning...An inspiration you are my friend! [bow_down] He had it out this weekend, JJ. Where were you???????? ;) Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on August 30, 2010, 11:05:22 AM He had it out this weekend, JJ. Where were you???????? ;) his bike was getting serviced...talk about rubbing the salt in the wound [laugh] bikeless for 2 weekends JJ? Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: JJ on August 30, 2010, 11:22:27 AM his bike was getting serviced...talk about rubbing the salt in the wound [laugh] bikeless for 2 weekends JJ? I'm one step short of really really crying!!! :'( C'mmon, Shannon make me proud! Yes they said 2 weeks or a month depending on cams! [bang] No money for another bike yet..Come winter come soon... Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Cloner on August 30, 2010, 12:04:09 PM ..Come winter come soon... Shut yer pie-hole, ya stinkin' heathen. Don't take out your frustrations on the rest of us who don't mess up our camshafts. ;D Winter is a four letter word. M-O-O-N...that spells winter. BTW....if they're replacing your cams, why didn't they preorder them and have them waiting for you rather than having you surrender your bike for a month? Seems kinda wasteful of precious warm weather. Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: JJ on August 30, 2010, 12:30:52 PM Shut yer pie-hole, ya stinkin' heathen. Don't take out your frustrations on the rest of us who don't mess up our camshafts. ;D Aah that got your attention! ;) OK, sorry! The last thing I want is winter...My knee wont let me ski and I haven't found anything I can do yet and be happy!Winter is a four letter word. M-O-O-N...that spells winter. BTW....if they're replacing your cams, why didn't they preorder them and have them waiting for you rather than having you surrender your bike for a month? Seems kinda wasteful of precious warm weather. Cam problems! Tell that to PJ's...! There may be no issues with the cam, but they said there have been problems with 848's...Ducati has been good with support for void warranties...applies to me! Now I hope it is a simple freakin valve adjustment that should take a max of 2-days, but not sure why things take soooo long when my bike gets in...I hope they are not disabling the odo and taking the Tricolore to Alaska! [roll] Poor Stu...sorry, thread jack, as usual! Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: kingbaby on August 30, 2010, 01:44:02 PM JJ, Isn't yours an 07? (just thinkin' out loud).
To show how random it is, Carlos (Not the one from thedealership) has the other black 1098s 2008 that came off the same truck as mine. His cams were junk @ 7.5k Mine are good at 15.6k. His bike was also a "stall" bike.... Go figure, right? Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Ratfink749 on August 30, 2010, 01:48:19 PM JJ, Isn't yours an 07? (just thinkin' out loud). Mine's a "Stall" bike. but its a 749S, so of course it is. It stalls all the F'ing time when I pull up to stoplights. So is this new cam issue the xx98 version of the xx6/xx8 flaking rocker issue?To show how random it is, Carlos (Not the one from thedealership) has the other black 1098s 2008 that came off the same truck as mine. His cams were junk @ 7.5k Mine are good at 15.6k. His bike was also a "stall" bike.... Go figure, right? Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Duck-Stew on August 30, 2010, 01:55:46 PM Don't make me ban all you thread-jacking' fools!!! Take this sh*t to NMMR TOSAT, dammit!!!!
Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: kingbaby on August 30, 2010, 02:28:52 PM Yah, kinda. More of a hardening issue & very random. Unlike the, "oh, you have an 03 999?....do yourself a favor & shoove it off a cliff".
Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: nicrosato on August 30, 2010, 04:13:13 PM Quote My knee wont let me ski and I haven't found anything I can do yet and be happy! Work on your guitar playing. [End of thread jack]. Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Ratfink749 on August 30, 2010, 05:06:51 PM So, is there anything happening with the project at this moment? Or is it on hold for the time being?
Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Duck-Stew on August 30, 2010, 05:18:00 PM So, is there anything happening with the project at this moment? Or is it on hold for the time being? The frame is finishing being fabricated, parts are still being acquired, and the motor has yet to be started being built... Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: kingbaby on August 30, 2010, 05:46:33 PM Ah shit. Forgot you drug the general into the NMMR.... Thanks.
I think that's called fare game. Nice bike, Stu Fixed Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Duck-Stew on August 30, 2010, 06:11:19 PM Don't make me ban all you thread-jacking' fools!!! Take this sh*t to NMMR TOSAT, dammit!!!! In my haste to post up this afternoon, I forgot to add this: [cheeky] Sorry for any confusion. Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: kingbaby on August 30, 2010, 06:38:42 PM I got the [cheeky] without you putting the [cheeky] part. Just don't want the other founding flounders to get up your skirt for our "free range posting'".
And now that I look a bit more, seems you separated the two... I think/guess/maybe/have no make the beast with two backsin' clue. Being someone that's not big into :D ;) :P [laugh] [clap] ...Please use one, or all here :-* Edit: [With a deep talk show host voice] "And now back to your regularly scheduled programing" Insert your favorite smiley here ____________. Or here ______________________________. Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Duck-Stew on September 05, 2010, 06:20:21 PM (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/4962220931_271febb5d7_b.jpg)
Although progress is slow, when anything does come up... It's quite nice. Lower shock mounts machined, awaiting the pretty tig welding. Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Duck-Stew on September 06, 2010, 02:56:02 PM (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/4966103974_35aa4119da_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/4965503377_58025bb017_b.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/4965503309_5b0cd5672f_b.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/4966103790_4816f89a88_b.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/4966103740_eabde7f19a_b.jpg) Rear wheel used for this mock-up photo session is off of a Sport-Classic 5.5" with a 180/55/17 on it. I'll be rolling a 17"x4.25" with either a 160/60/17 or a 150/60/17 depending on how it looks.... BTW, my personal reaction to these photos is: [drool] Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Zaster on September 06, 2010, 03:08:06 PM BTW, my personal reaction to these photos is: [drool] Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Duck-Stew on September 06, 2010, 04:53:15 PM Was just looking through some of my photos and noticing the dates they were taken....
This particular re-build (#4 for this bike) is already over 3 years in the works. [roll] Someday I'll learn that it's more fun to ride them than cut them apart... Oh well, won't be long now! [moto] Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Ratfink749 on September 06, 2010, 04:55:23 PM Oh hell, Thats sweet! Looking pretty damn good there Stu! I'm no monster expert, but if there's anything I can help with, please let me know!
Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Cloner on September 06, 2010, 05:20:31 PM Gotta dig a buncha that, Guvnah. What did you guys decide about the vertical member?
Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Duck-Stew on September 06, 2010, 05:26:23 PM Vertical support straight up from the rear motor mount to the upper tube. It's the least offensive, and structurally strongest w/o adding add'l tubing.
Yeah, having held that aluminum round tube swinger in my hand...I've gotta say, she's one of the lightest Duc swingarms I've EVER held in my hand... Next heaviest (CF arms notwithstanding) would be the 749/999S&R arm like what's on RatFink's 749S. Those look massive, but are soooooo light. ;) Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Raux on September 10, 2010, 10:38:33 PM subscribing ;D
Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Billyzoom on November 21, 2010, 01:01:29 PM Stu....
Looking amazing. I think you may need some cash to keep this thing moving along, and I'm happy to do my part. [evil] Help me help you. Joel Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Duck-Stew on December 13, 2010, 08:20:54 PM More 'Verlicchi'....
Less 'Galuzzi'.... The last tube got removed that started the line which becomes the seat support tube on the stock monsters. (starts @ the front mount and heads back and up to meet the main down tubes) I like it. I really like it a lot. (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5087/5259993630_da50329c64_b.jpg) (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5208/5259384681_4e639efe42_b.jpg) (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5283/5259384777_40434e519b_b.jpg) (also of note: The rear shock upper mounts got shortened so the clevis is higher up into the frame. Looks mo' betta dis way....) Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Drunken Monkey on December 13, 2010, 08:33:27 PM I like it. I really like it a lot. As do I [thumbsup] Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Ratfink749 on December 14, 2010, 08:29:23 AM I'm just gonna sit back and drool some more.. [drool]
Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: cokey on December 14, 2010, 12:56:47 PM Estimated weight?
Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Duck-Stew on December 14, 2010, 01:51:58 PM I'm hoping for about 80hp and around 360#... It may be less weight, depends on some things yet to be decided.
The custom fiberglass tank will help with the weight... Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Duck-Stew on May 02, 2011, 02:41:13 PM Well... Through some creative bargaining and an old work truck, I *will* be going to pick up my beloved CR chassis in the next few coming weeks.
hehehehehe..... [moto] Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: red baron on May 08, 2011, 09:07:43 AM Yummy Stu, this will be another killer creation.
Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: SacDuc on May 16, 2011, 07:54:23 AM I would like to say: :o And: [drool] But mostly: :o Simply amazing Stu!! There will be very few people on this planet that will understand what had to happen to make this bike possible. I'm certainly not well versed enough in moto mechanics to be one of them. sac Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on May 16, 2011, 08:20:01 AM [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Cloner on May 16, 2011, 01:34:16 PM There will be very few people on this planet that will understand what had to happen to make this bike possible. I'm certainly not well versed enough in moto mechanics to be one of them. On the first day, God (also known as Taglioni) looked down upon the void and created the desmo. He looked upon the desmo and said, "It is good." On the second day, God looked down upon the desmo and created it a place to live, known as the cylinder head, then created the engine, frame, and all other things motorcycle and he called it Ducati. He looked upon the Ducati and said "It is good." On the third day, so that the Ducati could be the master of all things motorcycle, God created the UJM, the Jawa, the BMW, and all manner of lesser motorcycles. God looked upon the dominance of Ducati and said "It is good." On the fourth day Stuart cross bred one of the lesser beings with a Ducati and begat the make the beast with two backsed Up Bastard Son of All Things Evil, also known as the Flight Cycles Cafe Racer. God looked upon the FUBSoATE and scrounged up a nice lightning bolt to shove in Stuart's ass. Stand back.....it's on the way!!! Now you know. Any more questions, Sac? Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Duck-Stew on May 16, 2011, 01:44:19 PM To the above: [roll] and [laugh] and more [roll]
Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Cloner on May 16, 2011, 02:21:42 PM To the above: [roll] and [laugh] and more [roll] 'Bout what I'd expect from a blasphemer and apostate. ;D Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Duck-Stew on May 16, 2011, 02:53:41 PM 'Bout what I'd expect from a blasphemer and apostate. ;D Coming from you... That means nothing. [thumbsup] Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: JJ on May 16, 2011, 05:04:33 PM Ok..Stuck in Phoenix airport...2 hr delay to CA...& whats with this post? Everyone's got a version of the Bible these days...guess [coffee]this is the Red vesion I cant comprehend among others....keep it chimed pals... [coffee]
Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on May 16, 2011, 08:45:11 PM I have a question Cloner
Where does Judas and Virgin Mary come into play? [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: KRJ on May 16, 2011, 10:45:21 PM Jawa, hmm, what could become of thay? as I stare at My '74 two valve....Mayhem in Bibical proportaions.... Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: JJ on May 17, 2011, 06:15:12 AM Jawa, hmm, what could become of thay? as I stare at My '74 two valve....Mayhem in Bibical proportaions.... No worries, :P thats directed against my new little toy- a 1972 Jawa 350 Californian, currently a garage toy and almost ready for reassembly. Well, if I know where everything goes as tge Czechs didnt make exactly a manual! ??? Way outta class with the Ducs but a simple moto scooter.Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Cloner on May 17, 2011, 07:49:02 AM I have a question Cloner Where does Judas and Virgin Mary come into play? [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] Judas? Heck, that's gotta be Terblanche for leaving Ducati in its hour of need, no? Virgin Mary? No such animal in my book. I'm all for neat stories, but that whole "virgin birth" fairy tale is a bridge too far for me. How about the Virgin Krystle? Oh....wait............. ...& whats with this post? Everyone's got a version of the Bible these days...guess [coffee]this is the Red vesion I cant comprehend among others....keep it chimed pals... As a nonreligious person, I also tend to include bits of Grimm's Fairy Tales (I'm particularly fond of Rumpelstiltskin) and passages from Bulfinch's Mythology in my stories....as I place all of these books in the same classification. As to Stuart's chopper [evil] I was just trying to explain to SacDuc how it came about. You take a perfectly good Ducati, add Jawa wheels and Honda shocks and voila! [thumbsup] All in good fun. I just don't want Stuart to get the big head. ;D Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Duck-Stew on May 17, 2011, 08:22:03 AM Stu's chopper?
Nope... THIS is the final re-birth of the Cafe-Racer Monster done completely right. You want chopper? Give me a year or two... I've got a Duc chopper in my head that has to be built! [evil] Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on May 17, 2011, 08:24:59 AM Judas? Heck, that's gotta be Terblanche for leaving Ducati in its hour of need, no? Virgin Mary? No such animal in my book. I'm all for neat stories, but that whole "virgin birth" fairy tale is a bridge too far for me. How about the Virgin Krystle? Oh....wait............. [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] As a nonreligious person, I also tend to include bits of Grimm's Fairy Tales (I'm particularly fond of Rumpelstiltskin) and passages from Bulfinch's Mythology in my stories....as I place all of these books in the same classification. I love me some Grimm, but haven't picked out my fav yet... Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: nicrosato on May 18, 2011, 06:59:34 AM Quote As a nonreligious person ... Cloner- you should redeem yourself and check out my Church, the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.Quote You want chopper? Give me a year or two... I've got a Duc chopper in my head that has to be built! Uh-oh: Stew has me concerned about the ultimate fate of Big Red, my Monster that lives with him. Title: Re: Yes, Stu does actually own a Ducati.... (The CR thread cont'd) Post by: Duck-Stew on May 18, 2011, 07:26:17 AM Uh-oh: Stew has me concerned about the ultimate fate of Big Red, my Monster that lives with him. Nah... You have nothing to worry about Nic. ;) I already have a dedicated motor and frame set-aside for this abomination. [evil] |