So the bike turned up this morning & I'm pretty happy with it. I got it started but it runs like the proverbial hairy goat & the smell of fuel is overpowering (almost like one of the needles is sticking), the throttle cable is binding up & the electrical connections for the starter circuit are a bit average, but nothing that cant be fixed when the time comes. At first glance it needs the following:
Original rear shock (fitted with an Ohlins unit with remote damping adjuster), correct indicators, original grips (it took me 2 years to find a set for the F1), original clutch cylinder, original brake & oil cooler lines, original oil breather box (here we go again) & original footpegs & levers. The general condition is quite good, with the brakes & swing arm in good condition. She has been fitted with new Dunlop Sport Max radials (with a 180/90 rear) & a new battery. I got a nice surprise to find the original toolkit with the bike in as new condition too!
It has a metal Ducati Meccanica badge mounted on the tail (see photo) with the bike serial number on it. I haven't seen these on any of the photos I've collected to date so it's a little odd. You can see the serial number has been professionally stamped, so i'm guessing it must be an original fitment part - has anyone come across this before, as it hasn't been mentioned in any of my web travels.
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