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Questa e la mia sfida.............
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GeeKay



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 27, 2014 10:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Out of curiosity, I have spent a great deal of time researching the origins of this bike's original powerplant. At the time the Tesi was racing, a 907cc motor was as good as it got capacity-wise (from the Paso 907ie). So I often wondered how my bike got a 964cc unit, as stated on the VIN tag and confirmed by period articles.
Well, thanks to some very helpful Ducatisti, I now know. Very Happy

To replicate the 964cc motor, I need a base 851cc motor. These are not the easiest of motors to acquire, but my agent in Japan has sourced one for me. So thats awaiting shipment from Japan.
To achieve the required 964cc capacity, I also need to bore the barrels to 95mm and have them re-plated. And find some "rare as rocking horse poo" 95mm Ducati 851 pistons. Pistal used to make them in batches of 10 for a Ducati dealer in the USA, but no longer supply them. Wiseco also used to make them, but don't anymore. And don't have any stock left. I have, however, located a pair of new Wiseco's in Australia. They are currently winging their way to the UK.




Next piece of the puzzle is a 68mm stroke crank. I'm on the case.............
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stockcar



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 27, 2014 11:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

fantastic....
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Tesikwak



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PostPosted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 2:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bloody hell-fire!!
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GeeKay



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 1:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ta da !

xmas present to self.............




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Beta Techno trials iron. Project bikes:- Suzuki V4 500, TS185 cafe racer, XR11/71, Kettle/Katana, TDRGV250, OR50, Gag125,Triumph T595 and a Triumph X75 Hurricane replica.
Too many projects...............
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brian



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 10:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very nice Pretty old too by the look of the faded sticker Laughing
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trev45



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 11:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There is lots of nice things in OZ

It all falls down from above

Trev
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trev45



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 12:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ebay number - 161565377626

Is this it game over ?

Trev
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2bims



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 1:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes...had seen that one....And I'm sure GeeKay will be along to answer....advert only on for 7 days....so maybe a test to see whether to pursue???? Shocked
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brian



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 11:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

How much for postage to Australia Gaz Wink
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trev45



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 1:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I could get Matt to build it again maybe
Umm thinking thinking umm

Trev
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stockcar



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 10:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

seems a shame, what sort of budget is it??
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CNC



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 11:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

GeeKay wrote:
ta da !

xmas present to self.............



So nice... you could wear it around your neck Wink
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stockcar



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PostPosted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 10:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

made near 8K but didn't meet reserve......
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GeeKay



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 11:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

woot woot Very Happy








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trev45



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PostPosted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 12:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Keep going don't give up

Trev
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