Ducati 748 916 996 - Things that happen when they've been sitting for some time and other rambling
A walk around an early 916 I had in that had been sitting for some time, describing the issues and faults you'd expect to see. I'm doing quite a lot of these jobs across the range nowadays, and most of them end up being around $5,000 for various reasons. So that's the number i quote when I get asked "how much do you think it will cost to.....". Followed by "but it depends what's wrong with it". It's very hard to tell how bad it'll be just looking at it.
On this one the replacement braided clutch and brake hoses were made by John Stamnas (Goodridge agent here in AU) with what they called "retro black" (or something like that, I've forgotten already) covering, which is a matt black look plastic over the steel to make them look more like the original rubber hoses and not shiny.
The owner wanted to be present when it was started for the first time, and appeared most disappointed when it went ruh ruh bruuuuuuum, firing without any drama at all. He was expecting popping and banging and that sort of thing. The HICAP starter lead kit from Motolectric certainly helps the 916 in that regard.
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You're very generous with your knowledge, it is appreciated.
Enjoyed the video Brad. You do a very good job explaining and at a slow enough pace I can keep up, and your teachings are loaded with detail. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!
Great video Brad. I am also working on Ducatis professionally (in NZ) and would love to see more customers willing to invest the means necessary to get those older bikes going again. The reality is often that they are too run down and get sold again for someone else to get a big shock about the items needing doing. Pains my heart. Some other items usually found on these barn finds are worn clutches and valve rocker arms were the chroming has come off. Also fogged up headlight lenses, leaky crank case breathers and frame paint damaged by acid from the battery. Seen a few ones where the anodized finish of forks has come off as well. I never comment on social media but I really appreciate your YT and website content.
Electrolysis works Brilliantly, I did this process on my 748, 7 years ago and never returned after lining the inside with RED COAT Liquid lining,absolutely brilliant. Steve .... Australia
Excellent knowledge sharing Brad, thanks!
Really enjoyed this, thanks
Thanks fir the video. Hope to see more of this bike redo.
@bradthebikeboy
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it's done and gone. i just fixed all the stuff that was wrong with it, and filming all that is not something i can allocate time to. well - you'll see it in a charging system video i have to edit.
Nice. Btw, thanks for your writing about ducati tuning on your website. It is still a great ressource after all the years!
Radiator hoses on my 1999 are in excellent condition . . . somewhat amazing.
Excellent video, thanks Brad.
Nice bit of history too
Ciao Brad thank you for the video
Thanks for the video BB
Loved the video Brad. The internal tank rubber looked pretty good compared to the molten licorice /treacle / molasses goo that comes out of bmw tanks when they've been sitting for 7+ years.
@bradthebikeboy
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i think the fact the fuel had escaped via the rust holes at the bottom would have let the hoses solidify again to some extent. there was no fuel left in it.
People worry about keeping the mileage down 🙄 I’d much rather buy a bike with higher mileage that’s been regularly used and well maintained🏴
Awesome. Off to buy some mirror screws!
@LarryHawes-eq9gl
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same thoughts.
I was thinking there is protection inside. It’s like black coating in mine !!