Members Bike - DC's Ducati 996 Rebuild!

DC · 27 Apr 07, 02:23 PM

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Hope this is of some interest to you lot on ere. Its pics of the rebuild to my 996.

Heads have been rebuilt with new valve seals fitted and valves lapped in. Oh and re shimmed.

Rockers and cams all fine.

Bottom end checked over and repainted. With the squish set.

DC. :wink:

DC · 27 Apr 07, 02:24 PM

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Some more.

Getting set up to set the squish. Engine rebuilt with new belts and timed up of course. Frame, subframe and swing arm repainted. With a few other goodies added. Ready in time for late spring/summer time.

Wahhoo.

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DC · 27 Apr 07, 02:24 PM

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Some more,

DC · 27 Apr 07, 02:26 PM

Oh, and some more. :wink:

Getting it back together. At last. All original fixing that could be re plated have been done.

More pics to follow as its on its wheels now.

DC.

**nogaromill999** · 27 Apr 07, 02:50 PM

Its really GOOD to see a bike being cherished isnt it? Excellent job.......

**stevel** · 27 Apr 07, 04:01 PM

yeah, great post...nice to some some internals being developed thru a sequence. Always a surprise to see how short the stroke is on modern Duc's compared to the bore.....enjoy the build and the results....cheers

**Ollie** · 27 Apr 07, 04:08 PM

Nice Project Mate, So has the Frame been powder coated?

I am starting my Big build Inc Engine in the Winter! as i am a fari weather biker!! :wink:

DC · 27 Apr 07, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ollie

Nice Project Mate, So has the Frame been powder coated?

I am starting my Big build Inc Engine in the Winter! as i am a fari weather biker!! :wink:

The Frame has been spray painted. Thought about powder coat but what the hell. Give paint a try.

The standard paint that was on the frame was in a poor state due to wear and tear and old age. The red paint seems good/tough so thought, go for it. Give it a try.

Gonna see how It goes for now.

DC.

**RodH** · 27 Apr 07, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ollie

Nice Project Mate, So has the Frame been powder coated?

I am starting my Big build Inc Engine in the Winter! as i am a fari weather biker!! :wink:

Ollie, mate, you just leave yourself wide open for having the **** taken

**SP2 Boy** · 27 Apr 07, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ollie

Nice Project Mate, So has the Frame been powder coated?

I am starting my Big build Inc Engine in the Winter! as i am a fari weather biker!! :wink:

But Ollie you will have only just got it back on the road!

DC you said "The red paint seems good/tough so thought, go for it. Give it a try."

You also forgot that RED is the fastest!

**Rick 996R** · 27 Apr 07, 06:28 PM

Great to see the bike in the stages of rebuild. Have you worked out total costs ? Or are you too scared to add up everything. I was just wondering as I am thinking of doing the same thing in the future but wouldnt have a CLUE what this would cost

**Pax** · 27 Apr 07, 07:46 PM

That engine looks great, almost a shame to put a fairing over it. It must be really satisfying. Great job.

Pax

**Ollie** · 28 Apr 07, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by RodH

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ollie

Nice Project Mate, So has the Frame been powder coated?

I am starting my Big build Inc Engine in the Winter! as i am a fari weather biker!! :wink:

Ollie, mate, you just leave yourself wide open for having the p*ss taken

Just Wait ROD just yoiu wait!! :wink: :wink:

**jbird** · 28 Apr 07, 10:57 AM

looking good!!!!

DC · 28 Apr 07, 03:50 PM

Cheers chaps, 8) Thanks for the comments.

Since you lot like them so much, have a look at some more!!!

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