Ducati 1000 DS custom build

[Kato]

Originally Posted by buzzer

Polishing day…

Its mentally draining to do actually,

Not as mentally draning as it is to keep it like that once the bike is in use

Can't fault the effort it took, but everyone I know who have done the same gave up trying to maintain it after a few rides

[buzzer]

Originally Posted by Kato

Not as mentally draning as it is to keep it like that once the bike is in use

Can't fault the effort it took, but everyone I know who have done the same gave up trying to maintain it after a few rides

I must admit I havent found that to be a problem. when finished I put some ACF 50 in the spray gun and turn the presure up so it atomises, and give the bike a good coat. keeps everything nice!

the engine parts I had been waiting for came, and I finished off the belt covers. I also made the housing for the hall effect triggers, the most accurate bit of machining I have done in years as I needed to locate the sensors exactly 135 degrees apart. I will post some pictures later on that. But for now here is the engine!

[walkingpictures]

That's looking fabulous Tony,a credit to you as always,good luck with the rest of the build

Kimbo

[Mr Gazza]

There's usually at least a hose pipe at the moto cross tracks, so most of the grime should just slide off that high finish.

[buzzer]

A nice part of the build is when you start to pull it all together. All that preparation of parts for months before all comes together quite quickly.