Hailwood replica
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:39 pm
Dear fellow Ducatisti,
I've just set out on a search for a Mike Hailwood replica Ducati. My reasons are many, but among those that come to mind are: the Hailwood aura (the greatest rider in history IMHO), the looks of the bike, the last of the bevel drive motors, the few years I've left as a rider (just turned 68), my memories of having once ridden a friend's many, many years ago.
So, I'd like to hear from those who know or own these bikes about what I can expect in terms of rideability, safety, reliability, maintenance (especially relating to the bevel mechanism and set up), availability of parts, desireable upgrades, what I should expect to pay for a good (not concourse showbike) sound example, where should I start looking and, of course, if you know of any for sale.
I should be grateful for any and all comments. If you'd rather contact privately, email me at <[email protected]>. I live in Colorado and teach at CU Boulder.
Many thanks in advance and I look forward to your comments.
Ric
I've just set out on a search for a Mike Hailwood replica Ducati. My reasons are many, but among those that come to mind are: the Hailwood aura (the greatest rider in history IMHO), the looks of the bike, the last of the bevel drive motors, the few years I've left as a rider (just turned 68), my memories of having once ridden a friend's many, many years ago.
So, I'd like to hear from those who know or own these bikes about what I can expect in terms of rideability, safety, reliability, maintenance (especially relating to the bevel mechanism and set up), availability of parts, desireable upgrades, what I should expect to pay for a good (not concourse showbike) sound example, where should I start looking and, of course, if you know of any for sale.
I should be grateful for any and all comments. If you'd rather contact privately, email me at <[email protected]>. I live in Colorado and teach at CU Boulder.
Many thanks in advance and I look forward to your comments.
Ric