Mike Hailwood TT replica ... and others

[Captain]

This bike looks hot IMO.

http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/ncr-mike-hailwood-tt/big_NCR_Mike_Hailwood_TT.jpg

http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/ncr-mike-hailwood-tt/14.jpg

http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/ncr-mike-hailwood-tt/big_06.jpg

http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/ncr-mike-hailwood-tt/09.jpg

http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/ncr-mike-hailwood-tt/big_13.jpg

[tempest161]

yet another reason why i wish i had more money.

[clarkey]

yet another reason why i wish i had more money.

+ 1

[Dr freedom]

Small rear sprocket .. wicked dash though.

Its a great looking machine.. retro & contemporary all in one.

[SIX36]

Sweet bike. would look nice in my living room...

[Captain]

It's well priced too ... only $ 13,000 US

[triumph]

not a bad looking bike .

[Captain]

Oops .. looks like I dropped a zero. It's $ 130,000 US :lmao:

[Andrew B]

That is a seriously good looking bit of gear!

[zenodamper]

What a coincidence - I just been pouring over the build sheets for those shockies - or maybe I am paranoid dellusional-er again...?:confused1::lmao:

Though, why not custom build something a bit fruitier for the rear, if using that fork up front - upgrade later on from the Ducati catalogue perhaps? :D

[Captain]

Is there much of a difference in 'performance' between the monoshock or this double set up? Why is the single shock better? (I am assuming it is, given that everybody has moved over to a single ... or is it a cost issue?)

[rats666]

Sweet bike. would look nice in my living room...

Totally agree Mr 848, awesome looking bike, but would rather see it launching around the curbs of the IoM or NW200, than in my lounge room....... :confused1:. not sure how to get it up the stairs either :confused:

[gazujc]

Personally and it is only because Iam an older fart, but give me the original 900/1000 version from around 1982 - 1984 any day over the modern crap (IMO).

http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bike%20Directories/Ducati%20Bikes/images/Ducati%20Mike%20Hailwood%20Replica.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2098/2497852574_5495e233f6.jpg?v=0

http://www.supershowevents.com/collection/moj4pics/moj4-duc-hail-1.gif

http://www.supershowevents.com/collection/moj4pics/moj4-duc-hail-2.gif

And yes, that is a kick starter.




Garry

[scott]

yep,thats mad.

[chunks]

if i ever have the money and the chance to buy one of the orignal ones i will, even a nice silver and blue 900ss

[SLAC]

if i ever have the money and the chance to buy one of the orignal ones i will, even a nice silver and blue 900ss

All depends on what year for 'one of those blue & silver ones":lmao:

Wouldn't waste my money on the 900SS if a "ORIGINAL" green frame was around.. I had a 82 SD Darmah, heavy but i had fun on it..

[SLAC]

Personally and it is only because Iam an older fart, but give me the original 900/1000 version from around 1982 - 1984 any day over the modern crap (IMO).

http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bike%20Directories/Ducati%20Bikes/images/Ducati%20Mike%20Hailwood%20Replica.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2098/2497852574_5495e233f6.jpg?v=0

http://www.supershowevents.com/collection/moj4pics/moj4-duc-hail-1.gif

http://www.supershowevents.com/collection/moj4pics/moj4-duc-hail-2.gif

And yes, that is a kick starter.




Garry


+1, i still have a soft spot for the good old bevel drive duc

[gazujc]

if i ever have the money and the chance to buy one of the orignal ones i will, even a nice silver and blue 900ss


If you mean the original 900 MHR then I am with you.

Even better (for me) is that I know where one sits in the original owner's backyard garage with an original 45000 kms on the clock in full standard trim with additional pipes (have seen it, and sat on it) and with original purchase papers and manual. While he does not want to sell it (but rather restore it) I have told him straight out, when the time comes to sell that he should give me first chance and I will find the money.

The 900 was always my dream bike and remains so today, closely followed by a 750F1 Laguna Seca, Montjuic or the basic 750 F1.






Garry

[zenodamper]

Is there much of a difference in 'performance' between the monoshock or this double set up? Why is the single shock better? (I am assuming it is, given that everybody has moved over to a single ... or is it a cost issue?)

Connection at work is forked - I think I bottomed it out... (hence the tardy response) ...anyway, could not resist some droll humour there... moving on...>>>

Monoshocks usually utilise a linkage assembly - and this was one of the original reasons, i suppose, for doing it - as a linkage can be made progressive, and so when an MX bike lands from something BIG its damper is less likely to bottom out with some progression to it - i.e., harder and harder the farther it goes down...

...then there would be the more compact nature of things and the slinging it more toward the centre of the mass and lower...

This is a really long topic dude! :lmao:

They all have some positives about them - even stereo shocks (high low u know)... Monoshocks make changing motion ratios (the curve) easier simply by swapping the appropriate piece (tho' complex). Even cantilevers won a few races here and there - shocks all have some good and bad; but shirley it is better to not have them so far back at the bike's tail? And of course, if you want stroke, you then have to build them longer than what is ideal (weight) if using stereo's... Monoshocks sort that simple. Where it gets funkiest is deciding on an optimum stroke, and thus body length/size... :)

Right, dinner time - ciao.

[Captain]

Thanks :ayyy:
Mate never too long, the more I learn the more this topic fascinates me (sucker). In some ways I'm finding motorcycling similar to my real love - sailing - in that it's a good mix of technology / science / physics and 'feel' (for want of a better word). On top of it there's the speed and the competition (if you don't think sailing is fast try a 14ft skiff ... I am much more afraid of that than a motorcycle :lmao:).
Motorcycling, at our level at least misses the 'teamwork' aspect, but we make it up by being in good company :ayyy:

But I digress; I still reckon that to ride fast you need a pretty good understanding of the science ... and suspension is right there, so feel free to expand on your explanation mate. Maybe no-one else will read it :lmao: but I will :ayyy: