The End of the Aermacchi project
A metal scrapper came and picked up the Ducati engine and spare crankcase this evening. IRead More
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.
A metal scrapper came and picked up the Ducati engine and spare crankcase this evening. IRead More
Now that the Aermacchi–Ducati divorce is final, what options do I have for the chassis goingRead More
Even though it was a struggle to get the Ducati Monster 620 engine into the AermacchiRead More
Well, dimensionally speaking, I’ve proven it’s possible. But practical? Desirable? Those remain unanswered questions. There certainlyRead More
I am still pondering what to do with the Aermacchi. I’ve got no serious offers inRead More
I’ve always been intrigued by the Italjet Amarcord concept bike from 2001. It used a standardRead More
I’ve concluded that I’m unlikely to ever get around to the Aermacchi-Ducati project, and I haveRead More
Going through workshop withdrawals as my recovery continues, I decided I need to do SOMETHING, andRead More
I had a nifty matched set of Aprilia brake and clutch master cylinders lined up forRead More
So, I’ve been chatting with some folks in Europe making Supermono replicas, and was given aRead More