TT2 Replica build

sam

sam

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Ducati TT2 Replica build

This is for those interested in classics.

I have finally started my TT2 project last Monday 11th but has taken the form of an F1 chassis chassis now welded as far as I can with the engine in place,will have to do the wheel and chain alignment before I take it off the jig. Using ST2 front end monster rear wheel 600sl Pantah engine 900ss swing arm TT2 fairing and seat unit purchased from Ragged edge racing. Been coming along nicely the past week.

I have also posted this build from day one on the Ducatisti site not sure if this is connected or not.
 
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Having taken 3 years to just about finish my project I am impressed with what you are doing here.
Unless you have done something like this it is difficult to appreciate just how much thought and work and modifications have to be done.
Good luck and keep us posted! :)
 
Hmmm! missed the claimed 7kg :? and I still have the subframe to put on not that it is going to weigh much 7.4kg so far.
I have the frame welded and the alignment calculated,now for some machining.
 
Wheel and sprocket alignment achieved to-day small problem arose but easily overcome. Shock mount and subframe for tomorrows list.
 
Gave my carbs a treat this morning they were in a sorry state with lying around in my workshop the past 20yrs so gave them a spa. I picked up an ultrasonic cleaner when I was out and about yesterday the guy said it keeps on cutting out so got it for nothing, turns out there was a small crack in one of the corners which was leaking fluid onto the electrics so I gave it a spread with J weld last night.

First thing this morning I put the jets and delicate things in and gave them a wee blast for half an hour then put in the carb bodies along with some seaweed extract and yak pee great result. Have ordered some spares, gasket sets along with a couple of aluminium bell mouths.:)
 
Spotted a near demolished bottle of Moniack's Sloe Gin in the background!! ;) :)

Lovely stuff! I could drink it like lemonade. :D


And the carbs don't look too bad either. :lol2: I cleaned mine in my ultrasonic cleaner using dilute alloy cleaner/acid stuff and that worked well.
Frost's petrol additive to combat ethanol etc apparently works well to un-gum blocked jets when used neat.
 
Not nearly as good as my own sloe gin have sloe's growing in the garden two years ago I managed to get 15lb = 15 bottles!
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Spotted a near demolished bottle of Moniack's Sloe Gin in the background!! ;) :)

Lovely stuff! I could drink it like lemonade. :D


And the carbs don't look too bad either. :lol2: I cleaned mine in my ultrasonic cleaner using dilute alloy cleaner/acid stuff and that worked well.
Frost's petrol additive to combat ethanol etc apparently works well to un-gum blocked jets when used neat.
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Not nearly as good as my own sloe gin have sloe's growing in the garden two years ago I managed to get 15lb = 15 bottles!
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Yes we have sloes as well in the garden but when I tried it I think it would have been better to put the resulting drink in the ultrasonic. :eek:

Not sure if we had too much sugar or too much gin. I have stuck to Moniack's since!
How much sugar did you add and how long did you leave it? Did you agitate it during the process or leave alone?

Sorry for hijacking your thread but I am very interested in your project as well! :D
 
I used to make Sloe gin in the past but haven't done for a number of years.

The recipe I used :
1lb of sloes in a 2lb Kilner jar
4oz of sugar
Fill to the top with dry gin.

Shake the jar daily until the sugar has disolved and the liquid has taken on a dark colour.
1/4 fl oz of Almond essence can be added after 2 weeks.
Leave the sloes in the jars for at least 2 months before straining and bottling. Use double muslim when straining to maintain the clarity.

Sloe gin made in the Autumn is just fine for Christmas. :)
 
As above but use 4 oz of caster sugar 1lb of berry to one bottle of Gin prick the berry do not squash also tried it with the almond essence but was not for me.Only managed a Month before sampling the first bottle.
 
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Lets get back on track, been a sloe day for progress :lol2: but have it rolling chuffed tae feck!Starting to look like a bike now spoke to Maxton earlier think I will buy one of their shocks and get the front end re-sprung and valved to suit the bikes weight. Spent too much time making a stand than I should have would have been cheaper buying one.
 
Subfarme fabricated and welded today what a lot of fiddling to get it done, ended up with my 7 year old son giving me a hand.

Carb parts arrived this morning so will build the carbs tonight while having a beer, good service from Eurocarb ordered yesterday afternoon arrived before 10 am and that was by Royal mail only snag is they only had one alloy trumpet/bell mouth new old stock but now obsolete he held it back so should arrive tomorrow will post a pic when it arrives hopefully someone has one lying around that they are willing to part with I have bought a couple of plastic ones just in case I cant get one but doubt they will look as nice.
 
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they only had one alloy trumpet/bell mouth new old stock but now obsolete he held it back so should arrive tomorrow will post a pic when it arrives hopefully someone has one lying around that they are willing to part with I have bought a couple of plastic ones just in case I cant get one but doubt they will look as nice.
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I have the 45mm and the 70mm trumpets on my Ebay watch list and both are showing "more than 10" available.
I saw something about these maybe a year or more ago and I'm sure they said they were getting them made for themselves now.

I use Eurocarb as well and very quick and the guys are very helpful on the technical front. I spoke to them yesterday as I need a couple more parts. Seems some poor copy Dellorto parts are doing the rounds which came from the Far East. Unlike the comments about copy parts on another thread these parts are to be avoided at all costs.
 
Hi Pict this is the one I was wanting to use:" New Old Stock trumpet 25mm long 62mm outside diameter as shown attached to carb". Would prefer to use something with a gauze but I do not have the room. Sam
 
If these are too big could you not just machine down the trumpet to the correct length?
Maybe "shortening" their 70mm one would give you a better profile and maybe modify the gauze cover to fit the shortened trumpet?
 
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If these are too big could you not just machine down the trumpet to the correct length?
Maybe "shortening" their 70mm one would give you a better profile and maybe modify the gauze cover to fit the shortened trumpet?
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I went through every scenario with Gary from eurocarb this morning trying to use the socks for the DCOE carbs as well but the bell mouth is the problem the front carb is close to the bracing tube I would have to scallop the trumpet to fit. I have noticed on some of the TT frames that tube has a bend in it but I was paying too much attention in keeping everything uniform. But I will learn from this one. :)
 
Different inlet manifold with an angle on it to give you more room or modify/shorten the existing one?
I feel your pain! :lol2:
 
Long way away from that have all the electrics to position next never mind the wiring then make a tank.:eek:
 
Carbs cleaned new seals, mixture screws, rebuilt and floats reset ready for fitting!Time for another beer me thinks.:)
 
Have posted this in the classifieds as well


Hi all,
I have just received my gaskets and parts from Dellorto but have a wee dilemma! The aluminium trumpets/bell mouths I ordered they only had one and are not getting any more ex old stock but have sent it any way along with two black plastic ones( which look crap)
Do any of you guys have one lying around which you are willing to part with? I am restricted with what length of bell mouth I can fit and this was the best option.



Sam
 
Spent the best part of the afternoon positioning the ignition parts trying to keep everything tidy ended up the simplest solution was the only way.

I folded aluminium sheet tying to keep the coils out of the way but ended up with a simple plate behind the headstock and the coils mounted on the diagonal frame tube.

Maybe I took the easy route out but it was giving me a headache .
 
Revamped heat sink after discovering it would be a safer option to use the resistors. Apparently they are better used in a road application stopping the coils from over heating and destroying themselves.:confused:
 
Started the tank this afternoon shaped the base and inserted the lower box have not finalised the rear of the tank yet but had to start somewhere.

I will have to buy a leather shot bag to form the sides and top so cant do much more until I get that.Better start reading my book to familiarise myself with how to approach that.
 
After much thought I gave up on how I was approaching making this tank, I have now started on a "buck" to make help in forming the aluminium this will be used as a template when I finally get the desired shape.
I will be able to use the base as a hammer form by clamping the aluminium sheet to the underside of the base by means of another piece of wood them gently beat the aluminium to the shape of the former.Well that's the theory anyway!!

I may have to pack lots of ply at the rear as there will be a lot of shaping to do the dense insulation is a bugger to grind with a fibre disc it is melting and proving difficult to work with.
 
Managed to escape for an hour this afternoon into the workshop and knocked up a breather catch tank, needed a break from grinding and sanding the buck for my tank.
 
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