Reviving a Legend: 1979 Ducati 900 Replica Restoration Begins - Part 1

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  • Reviving a Legend: 1979 Ducati 900 Replica Restoration Begins - Part 1
    In this episode of Back to Classics, we start with the final build of the 1979 900 Mike Hailwood Replica.
    After Mike Hailwood’s spectacular victory at the 1978 Isle of Man Formula one race, Ducati commemorated this event with the introduction of a race replica. This bike was introduced in 1979 and only produced in a limited run of 300 (initially announced to be limited to 200!) and came with a certificate. Although Mike’s racing bike was based on a 900 NCR Formula 1, the street model was largely based on the 900 Super Sport of the same year with bodywork mimicking the sport Motorcycle racer.
    Harné is going to take you through the early stages of the build starting with fitting the frame around the freshly rebuild engine. After that he will be restoring and installing parts like the rear shocks and electrical system. Gradually he will take you along the whole process, step by step. In future videos in this series we will get this bike on the road!
    Thanks for watching this episode and see you soon at Back to Classics!
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Komentáře • 36

  • @brianperry
    @brianperry Před 7 měsíci +2

    l owned a 900 SS in 78/9....(Younger, far more supple body back then)...Loved it. A great exhaust note through the Conti pipes, plus stunning handling...What a wonderful looking engine the V-twin bevel drive is...Best looking bikes ever...

  • @carlobrotto7132
    @carlobrotto7132 Před rokem +2

    This opens my Ducati ❤ thx a lot .

  • @raymondvoigt7336
    @raymondvoigt7336 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Wonderful informative video! Thank you for sharing!

  • @northlandrider5396
    @northlandrider5396 Před 2 lety +4

    Hugely impressed by the elegance of your solutions, my friend. And deeply ashamed of the state of my workshop. Best regards from a New Zealander now committed to watching a Dutchman replicate an iconic Italian racing motorcycle built by an Englishman who is currently helping me to get a 1927 Triumph running. It's a small world.😊

  • @vjmcminnesota4593
    @vjmcminnesota4593 Před rokem +2

    I’ve fixed horns by putting them in an ultrasonic cleaner before. Sometimes that frees things up that have seized from sitting.

  • @MarcS4R
    @MarcS4R Před rokem +4

    really great to hear you sharing your knowledge about these bikes. i love the MHR

  • @bryanandrew7729
    @bryanandrew7729 Před rokem +2

    Jst awesome I have a 1978 GTS 900 and a 1980 sd darmah basket case I jst love the sound they make

  • @geronimovanschukkmann5239

    Like the channel a LOT!

  • @coreylevenson
    @coreylevenson Před 2 lety +3

    Nice video about assembly of a very nice bike. Thanks!

  • @dugwthree
    @dugwthree Před rokem +1

    They was sold here in the USA. I remember seeing in the eighties

  • @TheMotorcycleMuse
    @TheMotorcycleMuse Před 2 lety +3

    That's a quality build! Great video!

  • @ezekieljoshuarebortura3146

    Perfect!

  • @adamroper1197
    @adamroper1197 Před rokem +2

    Awesome channel, thanks for making this.

  • @jonathanohagan1349
    @jonathanohagan1349 Před 2 lety +2

    This just appeared in my time line...nice. No w I am a Ducati fan, but... whow!!! that Merc looks awesome.

  • @vintagedesmo2658
    @vintagedesmo2658 Před 2 lety +3

    love it! I'm just about in the same step on a 73 750 sport. Just waiting on a package from Back to Classics to arrive!

  • @gntdriver2840
    @gntdriver2840 Před 2 lety +2

    This bike is going to look better than brand new.
    I was just thinking that your indicators are flashing too quickly,and the problem you have with the horn not working could be down to poor ground/earth connection on the freshly painted frame .
    Ive had the same problems in the past
    Also dont forget your safety glasses when using the lathe
    great work

  • @DesmoXVI
    @DesmoXVI Před 2 lety +4

    Great stuff! Loving the workshop, expertise and presentation
    Can't wait for more, thanks for posting!

  • @Shinysideup
    @Shinysideup Před 2 lety +3

    Just stumbled across your channel awesome quality work subscribed.

  • @doctordapp
    @doctordapp Před 2 lety +2

    Nice project guys!

  • @Ducati900SS
    @Ducati900SS Před 2 lety +1

    Did the clutch cover not have the large bearing in it? 6:59

  • @pickleboat45
    @pickleboat45 Před 2 lety

    Mine has only about 3,000 miles, bought new. In my shop covered, doesn’t need restoring..

  • @shudyka
    @shudyka Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Erne, very good video indeed !!

  • @markwarner4833
    @markwarner4833 Před 2 lety +1

    My brother had a 900SS in 1976.

  • @cameronboyce4695
    @cameronboyce4695 Před 2 lety +2

    Just found your channel and I like the work that you guys do. Wish you all were in the states so I could come work for you.

  • @stephenanderson4603
    @stephenanderson4603 Před rokem

    Great video 👍

  • @JasonSimonSmith
    @JasonSimonSmith Před 2 lety +2

    This is wonderful. Interested to see how the rear brake system works. Is there a crossover shaft involved from lever on right side (?) to the rear brake on left side.
    Really enjoying this. Cheers !

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  Před 2 lety +3

      By 1978 Ducati had come up with a good solution for the left-side gear change. No crossover rods were needed as the gear linkage moved to the left and the rear brake master cylinder moved to the right. Only the 1976-77 models are problematic in that area.

  • @philippejoseph8604
    @philippejoseph8604 Před 2 lety

    At 3:43 The bike not only looks like but IS like apart the enginr tuning.

  • @gerrievl
    @gerrievl Před 7 měsíci +1

    Die poster op de achtergrond (die rode 900) waar kan ik die bestellen. Voor in mn werkschuur😊

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Die is hier te koop: www.ducaticlassics.com/ducati/990255900/poster-ducati-900-ss-special

    • @gerrievl
      @gerrievl Před 7 měsíci

      @@BackToClassics zijn jullie ook gewoom open zaterdags bijv. Voor bezoekers? Zou graag is rondkijken bij die oude motoren. En ik kan het mooi aanrijden vanuit dordt met de motor.

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  Před 7 měsíci

      @@gerrievl wij zijn geopend van maandag tot vrijdag. Maar we hebben alleen een werkplaats en geen showroom oid. Dus bel even voordat je komt, dan houden we er rekening mee.

    • @gerrievl
      @gerrievl Před 7 měsíci +1

      super doe ik! lijkt me gaaf om is te kijken naar die klassiekers. kan wel nog even dutren aangezien mijn motor weg is voor onderhouid en het weer ruk is. @@BackToClassics

  • @apistosig4173
    @apistosig4173 Před 2 lety +1

    That orangey colour I would describe as Vermillion. I have a 1979 900 SS which I cite as better than sex.

  • @geewillikers5342
    @geewillikers5342 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome work. Is that a gromatic lathe?

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  Před 2 lety +1

      Yes, that is a Gromatic lathe, supplied by Groenewegen from Rotterdam. We're actually looking to upgrade to a different lathe with more capabilities.