My GT engine is coming to thr end of a long and expensive rebuild, new crank and pistons, cams re ground to a mega am spec.
Compression ratio ending up to a measured 9.2. It should go well. Idea is to take it to the Colombres rally next year, but as I am recovering from a stroke, it’s in the hands of the Gods and my Physio team . Thank goodness I fitted the Bevel Heaven hydraulic clutch as it’s my left hand side that’s affected by the stroke.
The work is done by Craig Ridgley from CMR Racing who is a singles specialist who has decided to take on twins. Check out his Facebook page for more photos as this forum doesn’t like my photos
My GT engine being rebuilt
- rightsideup
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Re: My GT engine being rebuilt
The very best of luck to you in getting back in the saddle. I too fitted the hydraulic clutch conversion to my GT before my recent 2,600 mile trip round Europe, it transforms day-to-day riding of the bike.
'74 Ducati 750GT | '78 MZ TS250/1 | '97 Honda VFR750
In the high latitudes of Finland, in the parching heat of Africa, under the most different operating conditions these motor-cycles run to the satisfaction of their owners.
In the high latitudes of Finland, in the parching heat of Africa, under the most different operating conditions these motor-cycles run to the satisfaction of their owners.
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p.s. I've been looking at the Colombres Rally website - I might give it a go in 2025 too. Whereabouts are you located, UK?
'74 Ducati 750GT | '78 MZ TS250/1 | '97 Honda VFR750
In the high latitudes of Finland, in the parching heat of Africa, under the most different operating conditions these motor-cycles run to the satisfaction of their owners.
In the high latitudes of Finland, in the parching heat of Africa, under the most different operating conditions these motor-cycles run to the satisfaction of their owners.
Re: My GT engine being rebuilt
Go to Colmbres, easy enough to reach if you take the ferry to Santander, most rides are around 150 miles.
We stay in hotel Canal. , cheap as chips in town so plenty of eating options room to park on paved area outside
No bikes have been stolen yet. It’s a great rally not many people wearing red cords.
We stay in hotel Canal. , cheap as chips in town so plenty of eating options room to park on paved area outside
No bikes have been stolen yet. It’s a great rally not many people wearing red cords.
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Re: My GT engine being rebuilt
Sounds good - especially the absence of red cords!
'74 Ducati 750GT | '78 MZ TS250/1 | '97 Honda VFR750
In the high latitudes of Finland, in the parching heat of Africa, under the most different operating conditions these motor-cycles run to the satisfaction of their owners.
In the high latitudes of Finland, in the parching heat of Africa, under the most different operating conditions these motor-cycles run to the satisfaction of their owners.
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Re: My GT engine being rebuilt
my hydraulic clutch conversion kit will be life altering for you....
https://store.bevelheaven.com/Engine-Re ... vel-Twins/
https://store.bevelheaven.com/Engine-Re ... vel-Twins/
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Re: My GT engine being rebuilt
I have it !
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I read your post too quickly it seems............. thanks!
Steve Allen (925)798-BEVL[2385] Ride'm, Don't Hide'm
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Re: My GT engine being rebuilt
So do I!!
'74 Ducati 750GT | '78 MZ TS250/1 | '97 Honda VFR750
In the high latitudes of Finland, in the parching heat of Africa, under the most different operating conditions these motor-cycles run to the satisfaction of their owners.
In the high latitudes of Finland, in the parching heat of Africa, under the most different operating conditions these motor-cycles run to the satisfaction of their owners.