Okay, hear’s a breakdown ofโ the text provided, summarizing the key details about the Ducati 748 buildโ by Championship โฃCycles:
Overview:
Championship Cycles, led by Mike Vienne,โ took on โคthe challenge of completing โขa long-abandoned Ducati 748 project for a friend. The goal was to create a competent track machine without excessive spending.
Key Modifications & Details:
Startingโ Point: โ The bike arrived as a rolling chassis with an engine,โค having been started six years โคprior โbut stalled due to life circumstances.
Engine: Rebuilt with light headwork and a Ducabike semi-open slipper clutch.
Wheels: Heavy OEM wheels were โขreplaced with lightweight forged aluminum Dymags.
Suspension:
โRear: Nitron โshock with adjustable preload, rebound, and compression.
โ โข Front: Upgraded with 6-piston PFMโฃ calipers and narrow-band rotors.
Aesthetics: Theโข bike initially looked “dull” with a gray โprimer fairing, and Mike aimedโ to โคadd character.
Parts Availability: Mike had a large collection of spare parts for 748/916/996 Ducatis, allowing him to get โthe bike running quicklyโ (under 48 hours).
*โฃ Budget Focus: The majority of theโ budget was allocated to improving handling.
Overall Approach:
The buildโค focusedโข on practical upgrades to improve performance on the โคtrack, leveraging Mike’s experience and existing โฃparts inventory to keep costs in check. The aim was to create a functional and enjoyable track bike, rather than โฃa showpiece.
Let me know if you’d likeโ me toโ elaborate onโ any specific โฃaspect of the build!