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pat slinn
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Post subject: Franco Farne  Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 12:51 pm |
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It is being reported in the Italian press that Franco Farne has died. Franco had been a employed in Ducati's experemental and race department since the 1950's. Franco played a big part in many of Ducati's racing sucesses including the Paul Smart's Imola win in 1972 and Mike Hailwoods 1978 IOM TT win.
In later years Franco headed up the team that gave Carl Fogarty four WSB world championships.
I have fond memories of working with Franco during the 1980's on the factory TT1 and TT2's.
RIP Franco.
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ian charlton
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Post subject: Re: Franco Farne Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 1:01 pm |
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Very sorry to hear this,a legend in all things Ducati,you must have some wonderfull memories of happy times spent together Pat,from the real good ole days. RIP Mr Farne,and thanks for your loyalty to Ducati,through thick and thin.
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Carlo
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Post subject: Re: Franco Farne Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 1:15 pm |
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Insieme a Giorgio Nepoti, se ne va un pezzo di storia del motociclismo Italiano. RIP.
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Carlo
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Post subject: Re: Franco Farne Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 1:21 pm |
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Ciao Franco...
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ducttf1
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Post subject: Re: Franco Farne Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 3:04 pm |
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Sad day for Ducati and all racing motorcycle enthusiasts. Pat said he had been deteriorating for quite some time. RIP Franco Farne. Lou
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Carlo
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Post subject: Re: Franco Farne Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 6:57 pm |
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ducttf1 wrote: Sad day for Ducati and all racing motorcycle enthusiasts. Pat said he had been deteriorating for quite some time. RIP Franco Farne. Lou Lou is true, Franco was very ill 
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marcotoys
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Post subject: Re: Franco Farne Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 6:25 am |
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fmcd92
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Post subject: Re: Franco Farne Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 8:47 am |
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Sad news.
Gilles, very interesting read via that link! We owe acknowledgement to Franco Farne for his work in development of the trellis frame and the Pantah engine.
Thank you – mille grazie!
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618F1
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Post subject: Re: Franco Farne Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:50 am |
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