How unoriginal is your bike?

dhumphrys

I know a lot of you guys strive for originality in your bikes and cars but I clearly don't. I've always enjoyed tinkering, upgrading and modifying my projects.

I was thinking about my bike and it struck me just how little of the original 1989 851 Strada remains:

frame
swingarm
rear axle
chain adjusters
rear suspension pivot and hoop
engine mounting bolts
swingarm pivot
radiator
fuel filler cap
tail light

This got me thinking, who out there has the LEAST original bike?

Just for fun
Darren

pgray

Very original except for the 955kit, oh and the fuel filler cap.

Jasper

I have changed a little bit on my SP5 😯

CARBON
• CORSE CARBON 1 PIECE AIRBOX
• CORSE CARBON AIR RUNNERS
• CORSE CARBON BELLMOUTHS
• CORSE CARBON TANK (1992, not 1993-I prefer the shape!!)
• CORSE CARBON FILLER CAP
• CORSE CARBON FAIRINGS AND SEAT UNIT
• CORSE CARBON UNDERSEAT TRAY WITH OIL CATCH TANK
• CORSE CARBON THROTTLE BODY BRACKETS
• CORSE CARBON DASHBOA
RD
• CORSE CARBON FOOTREST HANGERS
• CORSE CARBON BRAKE PEDAL
EDAL
• CORSE CARBON REAR BRAKE ROD
• CORSE CARBON BRAKE ROD BRACKET
• CORSE CARBON EXHAUST HANGERS
• CORSE TERMIGNONI SILENCERS
• CORSE CARBON SWING ARM END CAPS
• CORSE CARBON FRONT FRAME FILL IN
• CORSE CARBON REMOTE SHOCK CLAMP
• CORSE CARBON UNDER SWINGARM HUGGER
• CARBON FRONT MUDGUARD
• CARBON REAR HUGGER
• CARBON V-PIECE
• CARBON BELT COVERS
• CARBON CLUTCH COVER
• CARBON SPROCKET COVER

WHEELS, BRAKES AND SUSPENSION

• CORSE BILLET PRELOAD ADJUSTERS CORSE MAGNESIUM YOKES
• CORSE DEEP DISH CAST IRON ROTORS
• CORSE MAGNESIUM EX –CARL FOGARTY WHEELS
• CORSE REAR DISC CORSE - CARL FOGARTY
• CORSE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
• CORSE REAR BRAKE HANGER
• CORSE REPLICA CHAIN ADJUSTER BLOCKS IN BILLET ALUMINIUM
• CORSE REAR SWING ARM REPLICA,
• 23MM SPINDLE and Ti Nuts-Hand MAde
• OHLINS FG43 FRONT FORKS
• BILLET RIDE HEIGHT JACK UP SPACERS
• OHLINS STEERING DAMPER
• OHLINS REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
• HARRIS CLIP ONS
• BREMBO BILLET GP CALIPERS
• BREMBO RADIAL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WITH FLIP UP LEVER
• BREMBO RADIAL CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER WITH FLIP UP LEVER

ENGINE-120hp 71ft/lbs

• PCIII WITH CUSTOM MAP
• STM ADJUSTABLE CAM PULLEYS
• LIGHTWEIGHT FLYWHEEL
• BILLET CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER
• STM 48T SLIPPER CLUTCH
• CORSE SPAGHETTI EXHAUST SYSTEM
• CORSE MAGNESIUM VALVE COVERS
• CORSE MAGNESIUM CAM COVERS
• CORSE MAGNESIUM CUTAWAY CLUTCH HOUSING

OTHER STUFF

• ELCTRONIC TACHO WITH BUILT IN FUNCTIONS
• LED WARNING LIGHTS
• CUSTOM LED RUNNING LIGHTS
• CUSTOM BILLET REAR LIGHT HOUSING WITH LED LAMP
• CORSE RUN/STOP SWITCH
• CUSTOM BILLET BRAKE CALIPER BRACKETS
• CUSTOM ALUMINIUM NUMBER PLATE HANGER
• CORSE SCREEN
• CUSTOM CARBON HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WITH PROJECTOR HEADLIGHT
• CUSTOM MIRRORS WITH BUILT IN LED INDICATORS
• LED REAR INDICATORS
• CUSTOM ALCANTARA COVERED SEAT AND BUM PAD
• FULL HEL STAINLESS STEEL BRAKE AND CLUTCH LINES
• ALL BOLTS REPLACED WITH STAINLESS STEEL TAPERED ALLEN BOLTS(ALL TAPERED BY HAND ON LATHE)
• CUSTOM ALUMINIUM COOLANT OVERFLOW BOTTLE
• CUSTOM ALUMINIUM BATTERY TRAY
• CUSTOM AIRFILTER HOUSING
• SAMCO HOSE KIT
• CUSTOM REINFORCED SIDESTAND
• CUSTOM STEERING STEM NUT

Mag Alternator cover next!

stafford

I thought Jasper would be along to prove you can make a sows ear out of a silk purse. 😝

Jasper

stafford wroteI thought Jasper would be along to prove you can make a sows ear out of a silk purse. 😝

Oh hark at Mr OEM!! 😉

henk

Jasper wroteI have change a little bit on my SP5 😯 Mag Alternator cover next! [ATTACH]2906[/ATTACH]

your cheating you placed "CORSE CARBON THROTLE BODY BRACKETS" twice.
but still an impressive list😁

henk!!!

Mr.R

I think the bottom fork yoke, wheels and fuel tank are still pretty original on my old nail* ???
Almost everything else has been modified, (or swapped for later parts) improved/lightened, both inside and outside the motor.

I'm off to the Island next weekend having just fitted K-Tech modified Showa forks, Maxton Ohlin's modified rear shock, lightening a few more parts and throwing an awful lot of Ti' fasteners at it.
Oh and one of Peter's carbon under trays.

* '92 851/916cc "Bitsa", I've got some 5 spoke wheels, alloy spindles and a pair of Ohlins FG9050's to fit to it in the future.

"TRIGGER'S BROOM'S" got nothing on this bike but...
It still has the OEM 851 Frame and C/cases although they've been modified.

I reckon it trumps Jasper's bike as far as modifications/non originality goes.

Steve R

Jasper

Mr.R wroteI think the bottom fork yoke, wheels and fuel tank are still pretty original on my old nail* ??? Almost everything else has been modified, (or swapped for later parts) improved/lightened, both inside and outside the motor. I'm off to the Island next weekend having just fitted K-Tech modified Showa forks, Maxton Ohlin's modified rear shock, lightening a few more parts and throwing an awful lot of Ti' fasteners at it. Oh and one of Peter's carbon under trays. * '92 851/916cc "Bitsa", I've got some 5 spoke wheels, alloy spindles and a pair of Ohlins FG9050's to fit to it in the future. "TRIGGER'S BROOM'S" got nothing on this bike but... It still has the OEM 851 Frame and C/cases although they've been modified. I reckon it trumps Jasper's bike as far as modifications/non originality goes. Steve R

I think you are right there mate,as I have left the engine alone.

Jasper

Mr.R wroteI think the bottom fork yoke, wheels and fuel tank are still pretty original on my old nail* ??? Almost everything else has been modified, (or swapped for later parts) improved/lightened, both inside and outside the motor. I'm off to the Island next weekend having just fitted K-Tech modified Showa forks, Maxton Ohlin's modified rear shock, lightening a few more parts and throwing an awful lot of Ti' fasteners at it. Oh and one of Peter's carbon under trays. * '92 851/916cc "Bitsa", I've got some 5 spoke wheels, alloy spindles and a pair of Ohlins FG9050's to fit to it in the future. "TRIGGER'S BROOM'S" got nothing on this bike but... It still has the OEM 851 Frame and C/cases although they've been modified. I reckon it trumps Jasper's bike as far as modifications/non originality goes. Steve R

I think you are right there mate,as I have left the engine alone.

Jasper

henk wroteyour cheating you placed "CORSE CARBON THROTLE BODY BRACKETS" twice. but still an impressive list😁 henk!!!

I have deleted the duplicate mod!!😉

marvin

Off the top of my head the only things original are:

frame, but with corse gussets and removable cross brace
fuel tank & internals
side fairings
swingarm and and rear axle
front subframe and 2/3 gauge cluster
tail light
wind screen
brake calipers
turn signals
clipons
lotsa bolts
right side switch's on clip on
headlight
suspension hoop & rocker

All I can remember

dididucdich

I have changed some parts too:

front wheel
complete brakes including the pump (19mm dia)
fork
jokes
... all from a 996

engine from a st4s with head porting and pc3 (116 rwhp)

footpegs from lsl
handlebars from mr
windshield from mra
fairing from ricambi weiss
tachometer from mbb
rear wheel magnesium from pvm
Scorpion spaghetti manifold
Termi pipes (50mm dia)
and many carbon parts

but frame, tank and cpu (and some other parts) are original ;-)

... and I forgot the 900 gramm heavy LiFePo accu with the matching racing carrier

SP128

Reviving an ancient thread, but seems the right place.

Mods (the unoriginals, front to rear with thoughts):
CF front fender (made 17 years ago for my previous 1990 851, have forgotten by whom)
Marvic magnesium Streamline wheels (~15 lbs lost that made a huge difference)
Descacciati floating cast iron front rotors (from Motowheels. Look great and work even better)
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsas (always wanted to try. BTO deal made it happen. So worth it.)
Vitaloni Baby Turbos (look better IMO than the now-stored mouse ears)
Brembo RCS 19 brake master cylinder (OEM not awesome; RCS is – incredible braking control)
Brembo RCS 16 clutch master cylinder (a matching thing, but it does work a little better)
Domino Quick-Throttle (1/4 turn)
Matris F15k fork cartridges for M1R (front-end transformed; M1R now cool)
Ducati Performance bar ends (like the look)
Spider Peak grips (like the feel)
Ohlins SD154 steering damper (never had a problem with slappers, and sure won’t)
Samco silicone radiator hoses (one OEM broke, so…)
Magnecor KV85 ignition wires (look cool and work well)
EVR slipper clutch with sintered friction discs (never had one before. Should have)
BCM billet clutch cover (subdued and sturdy)
Spiegler steel brake & clutch lines in black (needed for RCSs. Nice looking, too)
John Hackett customized EPROM (real improvement)
Dynojet PCIII USB (mapped by Motorsport Exotica. A touch closer to perfect)
JHP foam lozenge-style air cleaner (needed something, so called Coventry)
Ducati side-stand from 907ie (about an inch longer and perfect with shock and taller Supercorsa rear)
Annitori QS Pro quick-shifter (easy to install and works perfectly up and down with the slipper clutch)
Vario 23mm adjustable foot pegs (35.5" inseam and 50+ year-old knees make these a must have)
MVS-Performance CF ECU cover (gratuitous)
CF front sprocket cover (why not)
MVS-Performance case saver (better safe)
Ducati ST4(s) header (the Brad Black influence)
High-link pipes 45mm – 50mm, brackets and hangers (fabricated by Brian Kono, After Hours Racing)
Termignoni Racing CF Oval 50mm exhaust silencers (sourced from Top Speed Shop in Germany)
Termignoni CF exhaust straps (Top Speed found these in the bin. Thanks)
Cogent Dynamics Pro Series shock (folks at CD are as awesome as the shock)
Sebimoto CF upper and lower rear fenders (pretty and light)
Driven Racing aluminum 40t rear sprocket (it’s Only 9.5 oz and 15/40 feels good to me)
MVS-Performance CF chain-adjuster plates (good looking and very strong)
Pro Bolt black Ti fasteners (look great and lighter, as if…)
Rizoma Club turn signals (look better IMO and shine brighter than the now-stored OEMs)

(Fun) stuff made by Jan/AJCorse:
CF 3-piece Corse-style air box, with block-off plates and covers (feel the noise)
CF velocity stacks Corse-style
CF Corse-style gas cap
CF dash cover
CF snorkels (also gratuitous)

Made by Griff:
Radiator guard

Made by motobob1000:
Ferracci-style (old-school) tank protector

All from members is first-rate.

OEM takeoffs retained and carefully stored, even the piece cut to clear the exhaust.

griff851

The frame and rear rocker arm, switch gear, looms, headlight, tail light and indicators are the only original bits on mine.

dudlington

Rear brake caliper is the only thing left original on one of my bikes ,but I have the parts to change over to the underslung type...... mmmmmm

Jasper

dudlington wroteRear brake caliper is the only thing left original on one of my bikes ,but I have the parts to change over to the underslung type...... mmmmmm

Change it then....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DUCATI-888-Corsa-Brembo-Rear-Brake-Caliper/152897769634?hash=item23996ad0a2:g:W0gAAOSwXf1aevqO

marvin

You poor bastards, modifying a bike and then I bet you rode it too!!!

griff851

Yep! And worth every hour of toil and trouble. Even got busted by the wife removing the front wheel and replaced the bobbins on the discs with my baby boy in one of those harness's you strap on the front of you. Wow did she go off.

Mr.R

marvin wroteYou poor bastards, modifying a bike and then I bet you rode it too!!!

Sure do mate and the modifying still goes on and on and on...
Just about to fit some Billet Brembo GP calipers, that arrived in the post a couple of days ago.

Steve R

Jack888

Brembo cast iron floaters (have brand new discacceti floater's stored)
Underslung rear caliper
Silmotor slip ons
Upgrade eprom
916 clutch and brake master cyl's
Oil cooler(yet to be fitted)
23mm vario peg adjusters
Exact starter cables
New style starter solenoid
QB Carbon seat unit
Chain case saver
Carbon hugger
Carbon front gaurd
Carbon open clutch cover
Carbon Sprocket cover
Jhp air filter with open lid
Z48 Clutch
Hel brake hoses