For Sale $11,499 obo
It is with a heavy
heart that I sell my "one-off" street bike, however, in
this economy, I must let something go so that I may
complete my other projects. Yet, this bike is a
"show-stopper". I would like to think that my paint
scheme is perhaps the way that the factory should have
painted the original 851 in the late 1980's.
My bike has a
silver Corse frame from Fast by Ferracci. In reading
about the Ferracci AMA race program, Eraldo, preferred
the geometry of the early 851 frames. I have never
measured the frames and compared the differences, but
suffice it to say that this frame and rear subframe is
from the Fast by Ferracci race program. There was no
frame number on this bike, however, we were able to get
factory number and letter stamps to place a valid VIN
number from a wrecked 1992 851. Therefore, this bike has
a valid Arizona tile and registration. Another item that
is Corse is the fully adjustable rear Suspension
linkage. These items are now unobtanium and allowed us
to use a 2001 996 engine for the powerplant. The bike
also has an aluminum Corse fuel tank that bolts down
into the frame. The other cool item is an original AMA
Championship decal for Ducati's win of the 1994 AMA
Superbike season. Also worthy of note is a purpose built
50 mm, 2:1 F1 Exhaust system made specifically for the
851 SP bikes. The exhaust note is glorious and the 2:1
system really seems to help the "punch" of the
mid-range. Other upgrades to this custom bike are:
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Adjustable
Ohlins Rear Shock with Remote Reservoir
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Silver 17"
Marchesini 5 Spoke Wheels from and rear + almost new
Dunlop Sportmax 208 GP tires
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Modern Showa
Gold Nitride Forks
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Brembo 4 pad/4
pot calipers
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Custom Made
Corbin Seat (I had to send the entire seat base to
Corbin because they no longer had the mold for the
851)
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CF Corse
Expansion Tank and Under-Seat Tray
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CF Corse Oil
Cooler Surround
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CF Corse
(small) Battery Base
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Billet Footpegs,
Sprocket Cover, Fuel Cap & Clutch Cover
Under-slung Rear
Brembo Bracket (In the professionally prepared photos,
the rear caliper is missing. However, rest assured that
a rear caliper is fully operational and on the bike.
Please know that
this is not an original 851 Tricolore. This bike is not
a 888 with a different paint job. This is a "one-off"
where I feel that I was able to capture the "soul" of
the original Ducati Superbike but with upgraded
suspension, wheels and engine as well as paint design
that more truly communicates the concept of the use of
the Italian flag in the Tricolore. This bike is a blast
to ride and a major crowd pleaser. Tom Hull and his race
shop that I use in Phoenix has done all of the work and
the set-up of the suspension. No one can set up a bike
to perform like a professional racer. Also, Tom liked
the bike so much, a professional photographer friend of
his took the pictures of the bike and now Tom uses the
picture of this bike on his business card and has a
poster of it on his wall. For any technical information
on my bike, you can call Tom at his shop in Phoenix,
480-641-3871.
Please know that
this bike needs a good home from someone who can
appreciate the more upright ride and Corse elements. It
is not perfect as I do ride it and stone chips are a
part of owning a bike out here in the desert. Also know
that I do not have to sell it and as such, I am happy to
entertain only legitimate inquiries. I get good rates
from FedEx Freight and am happy to make shipping easy
for you. Further, I can trailer the bike up to 200 miles
in diameter from my home in Tucson, AZ. If you wish to
contact me my e-mail address is:
[email protected] or cell phone is: 520-730-7576.
THIS BIKE HAS
BEEN SOLD
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