1981 Ducati NCR Replica ~ For Sale
Full, ground up restoration and custom
build. This bike started life as a 1981 MHR and has been
extensively modified to build a high performance NCR Replica.
The bodywork was constructed from a mould taken off a 1980 NCR
and all bracketry was custom made to suit and fitted with quick
release Dzus fasteners. The seat/tank unit is one piece and can
be removed in less than 60 seconds and the fairing (which is a
completely different shape to a MHR) can be removed in less than
2 minutes. The seat itself clips onto the tank/seat unit and
there is a large storage pocket in the tail. The clear strip in
the fuel tank is fully functional for determining fuel levels
(period correct). The bike will be supplied with a colour
matching SS fairing as well as the full fairing.
The engine has been full rebuilt to race spec by Mike Soderland
at Gowanloch in Sydney and included increasing the stroke which
took the capacity from 860cc to 951cc. This required lifting the
barrels 5mm and then resetting the bevel drives. The oil
filtration system was modified from partial flow (bevel motors
generally only send approx. 20% of oil flow through the filter)
to full flow which allowed substantially better filtration and
fitment of the oil cooler. The bottom end is Vee Two, pistons
are high compression running in standard bores and the heads
have been ported and are running Imola spec race cams.
The 2 into 1 exhaust system was custom made by Tranzac
(Brisbane) with larger headers to suit the larger diameter
exhaust ports and is ceramic coated. New 40mm Delorto
carburettors and port matched manifolds were fitted as a part of
the rebuild. Tuned length open bell mouth inlets are fitted and
K&N pod filters will also be supplied with the sale. The carbs
are tuned with the open bell mouths as fitment of either inlets
with “bird catcher” mesh or the pod filters has a marked impact
on performance. The ignition is controlled by Sachse electronic
ignition system and Dyna coils. All of the engine work and tune
means that the engine starts easily (often when easing over
compression), runs like a watch and has exceptional performance.
Modifications to the frame are relatively modest. The pillion
peg hangers were removed and the tubing from this was used to
strengthen the frame around the steering head/front down tubes.
This required fitting a different rear master cylinder (off a
Ducati Monster) and custom made linkages. All brake callipers
have been re-built and re-anodized (not just painted) and both
front and rear brake lines are braided stainless. The forks are
fitted with progressive rate springs, gold valves and a fork
brace and the rear suspension is Koni. The tyres are Avon racing
AM22 front and AM23 rear, each with approximately 90% tread
remaining.
A new wiring harness was fabricated to remove a number of the
multi pin connectors (to reduce number of failure points) and to
use relays for both low and high beam to reduce current flowing
through the switches. All switches were rebuilt or replaced and
modern bayonet style fuses are installed on all circuits. An
electrical component mounting plate was custom made to fit all
components neatly under the seat. The dash is handmade and
fitted with new Veglia gauges.
Although the above highlights the major restoration work, all of
the small stuff was replaced during the build. This included
items such as:
Accelerator cables and Tommaselli throttle
New Veglia gauges, drive cables and speed-o drive
Wheel bearings, steering head bearings and swing arm bushes
Sprockets and chain
Ducati 250 Desmo tail light
Headlight shell and brackets (re-chromed) with new lens (H4
halogen globe)
The completed bike is visually stunning with either the full
fairing in race replica format or with the SS fairing fitted to
show off the polished, modified motor. This was recognised by it
winning its class in the Queensland Laverda Concourse in 2014
and it being the feature bike in the July 2018 edition of the
Australian Motorcycle Trader magazine. The total distance
travelled since the rebuild is 3,900 kilometers, mostly with the
local Ducati owners club. This means there are a couple of stone
chips on the fairing. The bike was built for riding (not just a
collection piece) and it is worth noting that the only track
time the bike has had was for the photo shoot for the magazine
article. The bike is in roadworthy condition (had full
registration up until August last year).
International shipping can be arranged
Located Brisbane, Australia
Asking price - $37,000 USD - sensible offers considered
No Longer For Sale
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