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LUCA'S WINTER DUCATI PROJECT - FOR THE SUMMER!

With one successful restoration 'under his belt' Luca is looking for another project...

A Ducati 350 from the late 1970s/early 1980s.

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13.11.10 As it stood in the beginning.......just after a quick wash.

04.12.10 A craftsman at work. Thinking that the machine is a little too staid in design, Luca gives it a make-over in the Styling Dept with new accessories.

15.01.11 All three brake discs custom-drilled to a fan pattern, including one with a reverse pattern (top) so all three will appear to 'spin' in a forward direction when fitted.

22.01.11 Engine dissembly begins!

Cylinder head during dissembly (with rocker arm spindle removal tool)

05.02.11 Engine parts return from vapour blasting

19.02.11 Engine part way through assembly (points side)

Alternator/clutch side

12.03.11 Cylinder head assembled (with rocker arm assembly tool)

10.05.11 Engine Complete

28.06.11 Exams over, work continues. Carburetter refurbished and new seals fitted

 Surplus brackets cut off frame & fairing bracket mounted

30.06.11 Frame & parts stripped for painting

Roller bearing cups removed from headstock

16.07.11 Frame, Wheels & Discs return from painting

21.07.11 Engine Mounted in frame, swinging arm mounted, rear sets mounted.