JHP Ducati 2V SBK 1088 cc (120 hp, 300lb)

[zooom]

very nice Douglas....I assume the plugged bungs are there for sensor tuning or if you have a motor still using sensors (though I can't imagine why) ?

[junior varsity]

The exhaust bends and welds look fantastic.

The exhaust might also need to be a part of the 'package' as it may be difficult for a person to find someone who can fab it up local to them.


As far as shipping the parts all to JHP for a 'final assembly' - I would predict that some people would do this (especially those in Europe), but I also foresee people in the US possibly foregoing this option (either the do-it-yourself-er or using one of the regional ducati race outfits like DucPond, DucShop, Boulder Motorsports, etc that they may be familiar with)


so the sharkskinz in fiberglass are lighter than the carbon fiber equivalent - thoughts as to how they fair with respect crash worthiness compared to carbon?   I suppose I've never held two identical pieces of bodywork before where one was carbon and one was fiberglass to compare weights

[zooom]

As far as shipping the parts all to JHP for a 'final assembly' - I would predict that some people would do this (especially those in Europe), but I also foresee people in the US possibly foregoing this option (either the do-it-yourself-er or using one of the regional ducati race outfits like DucPond, DucShop, Boulder Motorsports, etc that they may be familiar with)


so the sharkskinz in fiberglass are lighter than the carbon fiber equivalent - thoughts as to how they fair with respect crash worthiness compared to carbon?   I suppose I've never held two identical pieces of bodywork before where one was carbon and one was fiberglass to compare weights

I agree on the overseas shipping could be a bit cost prohibitive, or at least push the envelope of someone's budget.

if THESE Sharkskins are anything like their other skins, I would assume them to be very crashworthy...not that you aim to crash or anything...but I have known a few racers who've scuffed some shark skin fairings on repeated occasions without a need for to replace, just paint repair or a lil mending.

[Triple J]

I'd prefer just a kit was available so I could build it myself. Smart move is to probably offer a home assembly and a JHP assembly option.

[junior varsity]

The only other thing I can conceivably think of that would make it really straightforward for the DIY'er is a spec-built or modified factory wiring harness.  Whether factory style wiring harnesses are modified or wiring harnesses are done up to spec, I would think it would be pretty much the basic wiring with factory style plugs for the ECU / fuse area, starter circuit, gauges, etc but would omit the 'street legal' parts (since the frames don't come vin'd) like the lights, coffee cup warmer, horn, signals, etc.

That would allow the "mild" build(er) to use an essentially stock motor with a DP ECU, or the person who is interested in doing a "wild" build with cams and all that jazz, they would have the convenience of plugging up a microtech or nemesis and doing the custom map routine.

I'm sure there's some looney toon out there that wants to ditch the starter to save even more weight and have to use a starter-cart everytime but that's not for me. i do like some of the features of the 'road bikes', that's for sure.

[Triple J]

The only other thing I can conceivably think of that would make it really straightforward for the DIY'er is a spec-built or modified factory wiring harness. 

+1 That would have to be in a kit for the DIYer. 

[junior varsity]

it would also be very nice if it was made from good quality beefy wiring too (i'd rather it weigh slightly more but be made of good, high strand flexible wire than the stuff normally equipped by... almost all OEMs).

kinda like deans wire, wet noodles and such.

[TAftonomos]

Frame/swingarm, and tank/fairing/seat/tail.  Nothing else needed here.  I was THIS CLOSE to dropping some coin on Kaemna stuff, but would like to hear what you think the "kit" might cost.  Last time I checked on the pierbon frame it was over 4500 alone....and not street legal/no vin.

[derby]

...and not street legal/no vin.

should be able to register it as a special construction.

[junior varsity]

i've got crayons and a calculator if you want to figure out some good numbers to mark it with.

[Speeddog]

AFAIK, your local DMV will tell you what to do.

i've got crayons and a calculator if you want to figure out some good numbers to mark it with.

[junior varsity]

They dont got as many color crayons as me.

[Randy@StradaFab]

   Beautiful bike, very well done!

    The only negative is on the exhaust. People like to see those pretty colors on Titanium, but it should not look like that if welded correctly. It shows a lack of gas shielding and is more prone to crack. The inside of the tube should be purged with Argon also.

[Rob Hilding]

 

[koko64]

I'd be happy with a 90hp/350lb power to weight ratio. That is a very effective street bike.
A 120hp/300lb power to weight ratio is the stuff dreams are made of.