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Category: Aermacchi-Ducati Special

I’ve wanted an Aermacchi single, specifically a ’73–’74 Harley 350 SS/SX. But Aermacchi engines are a bit of a black art and parts are scarce. Since I’ve also wanted to build a Ducati Supermono replica from a production Ducati twin, I’m combining two desires into one project, while hoping to keep it achievable for a garage hack.

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  • Aermacchi-Ducati Special
On June 19, 2020

Engine located

I located a Ducati 2004 Monster 620 motor locally that I was able to pick upRead More

  • Aermacchi-Ducati Special
On May 14, 2020

Engine mounting mock-up

with the wheels and suspension finished, I’m working out how the engine mounting plates will look.Read More

  • Aermacchi-Ducati Special
On April 27, 2020

Steering stops v. 2.0

1/4″ alloy plate bolted to the underside of the lower triple clamp. Just cut out byRead More

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On April 17, 2020

It rolls!

I also got the back wheel mounted properly in the frame. The Suzuki Bandit 400 axleRead More

  • Aermacchi-Ducati Special
On April 17, 2020

Steering stem replacement …and issues

I have had concerns about the the steering stem I originally modified for Bultakenstein being tooRead More

  • Aermacchi-Ducati Special
On April 11, 2020

Steering stop fabrication

Since the Suzuki’s steering stops are at 3 and 9 o’clock, and the Aermacchi has aRead More

  • Aermacchi-Ducati Special
On April 9, 2020

Steering stem spacer

I made this spacer to adapt the Suzuki steering stem to fit the Aermacchi. It’s fromRead More

  • Aermacchi-Ducati Special
On April 4, 2020

’82 KZ750R steering clamps

I picked up a set of ’82 Kawasaki GPz750 (one-year-only KZ750R) steering clamps and steering stemRead More

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On April 1, 2020

Progress photo

What I’ve cobbled together so far—as of this morning when I had to “go to work,”Read More

  • Aermacchi-Ducati Special
On March 20, 2020

Frame damage & repair

I felt heartbroken — absolutely gutted. I was installing new bearing races when the frame fellRead More

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