Comments on: MD Project: Ducati Supersport Streetfighter (Bike Reports) (News)

By: Gabe

Gabe — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:23:01 +0000

I just dropped off all the parts with Charlie O’Hanlon today…he says he has everything he needs to put the motor together, so we’ll have a roller pretty soon.

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By: marcve

marcve — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:20:31 +0000

I sold a sweet 955 daytona for a song two years ago. I wish I’d kept it and done a speed triple number on it. My GSA 1200 with a Remus pipe is an amazing bike, but doesnt press the looney buttons on tar when you want. On dirt its another story…..

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By: Kjazz

Kjazz — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:22:27 +0000

Gabe, you’re a good man!! YOu took my goofin around criticisms in the light they were given…..just good hearted ribbing….. Keep up the great reporting! I check your site daily.

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By: Kjazz

Kjazz — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:17:21 +0000

Haha! C’mon now. What I dont like about the Duc, you had nothing to do with, the genes the Italianos put in it, just dont work with “nekkid” IMO!! Hey!! The stuff that you did to it though….Looked AWESOME!!!!

Now…..we are all awaiting news of the CB!! (seriously!)

Best,
K

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By: tron

tron — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:53:12 +0000

I think its pretty good as a home brew. Actually more reminds me of the SV1000 naked I had and sold this summer.
A person could always do more or different but you have to draw a line on time and cost somewhere.

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By: Gabe

Gabe — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:38:49 +0000

1: I didn’t design the tail section! Blame Pierre Terblanche. But you wouldn’t believe how much stuff I can tuck in under the seat.

2: Yes, you are right–it does need something there to fix it asthetically.I’ve seen guys use perforatged metal plates cut to fit and painted black. Looks good.

3: The chin spoiler isn’t ideal, I’ll admit, but this project was about using avaialable bolt-on parts. It looks bad on the right side because the mounts don’t line up just right. An afternoon modding the brackets would work wonders.

4: Agreed, exhaust is the way to go. Those are the stock pipes (actually made by Remus) and an aggressive custom system would be cool. But it would also cost more than the bike is worth…

5: It was very hard finding 4 matching screws…in my big box of leftover fasteners. What do you want me to do, spend $4 at a hardware store? Do you think I’m Stirling Moss or something?

6: Matte Black would look cool! You are on point.

Thanks for your feedback.

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By: Gabe

Gabe — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:29:28 +0000

Kjazz hurt my little feelings so now maybe I don’t feel like writing about my CB…

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By: tla

tla — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 03:00:51 +0000

it looks…ok…but yea, what’s going on the the old cb project bike?????

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By: Kjazz

Kjazz — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 20:19:09 +0000

Oh, BTW…is it still for sale?

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By: Kjazz

Kjazz — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 20:16:38 +0000

Wow!! It turns out that HarryFXR is right! I spent some time looking at this motorcycle and there are some points I want to write about; these are all negative however. (just warning you sensitive types…). I’ll try not to put two words together in such a fashion as to confuse the Harley FXR riders amongst us.

Issue: The tail section continues rearward almost beyond the rear tire. Score: uhhh 0.

Issue: Where the Frame/Tank come along side each other there is an annoying gap; which probably looks great if completely invisible, hidden beneath a fairing. Score: 0.

Issue: Chin spoiler is bright red making it very conspicuous. Would likely be 2,000% better if blacked out and 1,000,000% better if it had actual race damage. And 55,000,000% better if removed. Score: 0.

Issue: Pipes. These probably look fine (for 1980s era D&Ds which they strongly resemble) with the bike in it’s intended configuration. Could use a set of shorty’s on it or some other junkyard dog style (Arrows) to impart the streetfighter look. I know many will disagree, just M.O. is all. Score: 0.5 (half point for leaving the scars on the cans; 10 points if you scarred it yourself while doing a foot down U-Turn with burnout, powerslide in an attempt to out run a constabulary)

Issue: Flyscreen. c’mon!!! is that hard to find 4 matching hex head cap screws….? really. I know, I know….junkyard streetfigher…. Score: -4

Those are the major points. I’ve already stated I dont like the aethestics of Duc motors in the first place(most new engines anyway…the old ones are sweet). In fact, I think maybe motorcycle fairings were invented in the first place so as to hide Ducati motors. Purely my opinion.

Last issue: paint it black for crying out loud.

Hey I feel better Harley!! Thanks pal!!

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