[superduc21]

Well here it goes. I am starting the build process of my 99 750 to turn it into a track only bike. My parts have started to arrive.......nichols flywheel, lightweight axles, hotbodies 749/999 fairings, heads to be ported, and hopefully that wet/dry conversion (thanks Blade). New rims are also soon but that will have to be put aside for now. This will be my first bike build so don't mind all the questions. Heres what I am starting with...

 

[CHRISMI]

Sounds cool..I am curious to see the project as it comes along!

 

[Mhe225]

Good luck .... and, as Chrismi already wrote, keep us posted. 749/999 bodywork on this bike ..... interesting
RonB

 

[blade625CT]

Good luck .... and, as Chrismi already wrote, keep us posted. 749/999 bodywork on this bike ..... interesting
RonB

here is a pic of a 1000SS with 999 bodywork, and a 996 tail

 

[zooom]

looks great Blade!....Superduc...can't wait to see the final results of your project!

 

[Rainman]

Looks cool!

 

[superduc21]

I'm sticking with the SS sharkskinz tail. Still trying to figure out paint. Thinking of Red with the lower part of the lower fairing black

 

[JDuc]

the 996 tail will fit?

 

[superduc21]

I dunno??? On another note does anyone use the Gilles chain adjusters??? They look pretty good and functional, also the use of spools would be great!

 

[FM_Ducati01]

What do "lightweight axles" do for ya...??

 

[superduc21]

shave about a pound total off the front and rear. other then that????

 

[rz33v4]

Uh-h-hh-h, lightweight axles reduce weight and on the more critical unsprung portion.

 

[blade625CT]

the 996 tail will fit?

anything will fit if you are willing to go the distance.

on that bike, the rear subframe has been cut off, and a tubular aluminum unit fab'd to replace it.

"hacksaw ingenuity"

I believe he has the weight on that bike down to about 330 lbs dry [oil, no fuel]

Mine is currently 347 lbs. I Think Kevin lost about 15 lbs. with the subframe chop.

 

[Mhe225]

......here is a pic of a 1000SS with 999 bodywork, and a 996 tail ........Mine is currently 347 lbs......... I Think Kevin lost about 15 lbs.

Very good looking indeed, Blade.
Kevin got it figured out ..... it's way cheaper and easier for the rider to go on a diet than it is for the bike Plus ..... all the money that you don't spend on food .........
RonB

 

[mals900ss]

I used to frequent a joint car and bike historic race meeting.. It used to crack me up to see the length some of the bike guys would go.. Drilling EVERYTHING.. bolts, nuts , heels of their boots... then have 2 pies and a hamburger for lunch and all looked like they were 100 kg's in the shower!!!

That bike looks great.. and Good luck with the buid and following seasons.

Mal

 

[blade625CT]

I used to frequent a joint car and bike historic race meeting.. It used to crack me up to see the length some of the bike guys would go.. Drilling EVERYTHING.. bolts, nuts , heels of their boots... then have 2 pies and a hamburger for lunch and all looked like they were 100 kg's in the shower!!!

That bike looks great.. and Good luck with the buid and following seasons.

Mal

I hear you mal...I see guys who spend a fortune on Ti nuts and bolts, and tell me all about the weight savings whilst consuming 2 big macs.

not me...although i did splurge on a Ti front axle [mostly for strength...the stock axles seem to bend too easily]