Hello from Finland,
I have started a F1 replica building project, even I have not yet get the frame...
But it´s allready ordered, so I count it for a start.
I´m building a racebike and it´ll be acceptalble for Formula 1 80-87 Nordic classic series.
Idea is to do some track days, few classic races and polishing at garage.
It´ll be build from pieces and bits by as good parts as possible (almost...) and the color scheme will be tricolor with red wheels.
I have ordered a new replica frame kit from Harris. Its not the usual one, as they will do it with the F1 works link suspension used on late racebikes. So I´ll have from Harris a TT-F1 frame and swingarm, complete aluminium tank with cap and Pingel valve, and special Öhlins rear shock for the combination.
Swinger is not alu one, its chromemoly triangle style.
I allready have some this and that for the bike: fiber fairings, M1R, triple trees, pieces and bits...
Motor will be made together Kämna, I have planned a something like 1035cc with FCR41´s, STM clutch..
Base for the motor will be new genereation 900 after year 98 (after 98 and newer 900´s have stronger block), with reverse rear cylinder modification. We´ll see when the winter comes!
Target is to get it ready for spring 2012.
I´ll let you know as the project is really started -> I have get the frame kit home.
Little bit profile for the members:
I´m a really passionate about bikes and have several bikes at garage:
*Ducati 1098R ´09 (Track bike. Going to sell it - budget for the F1 project
)
*Aprilia SXV550 ´07 (just for fun bike, great tool at winter time on ice)
*Triumph Bonneville T100 Sixty ´11 (everyday bike, something to ride as usual garage is full of projects - though I´m going to install 904cc kit with big valve head, cams, and 39EFI TB to get some character for that daily ride.. Parts waiting for it. It´s really good looking bike, but motor is like a lazy sheep)
Projects:
*Moto Guzzi Lemans ´81 Cafe Racer project (on pieces and bits, motor is 1207cc, etc, etc - built from nothing too)
*TZ250 ´01 with SXV550 motor (motor allready on frame, but still lot to doo. Motor is heavily modified and I´m excepting +90hp from the rearwheel)
*Honda XR600R (pieces and bit, FlatTrack project which i have forged... - will do it at one day...)
*New F1 racebike project
As you recognize I cant keep me hands of the bikes and have ideas of new modifications at everyday...
Problem is to find the time for the bikes!!
I have also ridden many year Road Racing at national championship level - stopped at 5 years ago, so i like to ride me bikes hard too!!
Take care and have fun with the Ducatis!
-Smiley