Ducati 748 - Road to track/road

From a simple respray to a full blown rebuild or restoration, post some pics in here so we can all admire your work.
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I would like something that is 50/50 track and road really for now.

I do have my other wheels stored away so when money permits i might put some Supercorsas on those.
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Assuming your only going to use it in the summer, I'd be tempted to put some SC2s on your light weight wheels and wets on your old wheels.

I've run SC2s all year round and they were utterly fantastic in the summer and a lot better than you would expect in the winter.
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What Monty said makes sense :)

Maybe buy sport touring tyres for the other wheels though so you always have the option of riding on the road in colder conditions if you so wish :)
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M7rrs for all year round or the Z8s if you want something cheaper.
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Not sure how you're off for stands but
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That rear stand is very tempting. Shame it's not closer.
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Think I might put some 7rrs or Rosso 3s on for now and some SCs once its summer time.
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taken it for a ride yet?
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Haven't got it back yet. Off to a mate's birthday do out that way tomorrow night so might pop in in the afternoon for a look.
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Been to check it out this afternoon.
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Looks a bit down to be honest
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Good deal on a set of used SCs here Duke. Not sure on the date stamps but look to be 2016.

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Is she still at JHP?
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Yes waiting for the van to do some pickups/ drop offs in my direction.
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There are loads of Supercorsaa in a 180/60 rear on eBay from the Ducati challenge. Might buy some after Xmas and stick them on the spare wheels.
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Bike returning home on Thursday. (clap)
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duke63 wrote:Bike returning home on Thursday. (clap)
Sweet - bet you can't wait to try it :)
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duke63 wrote:Bike returning home on Thursday. (clap)
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Its in desperate need of some new tyres so have asked Jason to price some up for me.
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