Back in 1999, browsing through the local Ducati dealer's showroom I stumbled accross this 1990 Ducati SP2, within a fortnight it was in my garage. It would lead me on a journey over the coming years of highs and lows, connecting me with some great people, some of whom became good friends and a few who I would rather walk past and ignore.
In the time that I have owned this charismatic, exciting and fantastic machine there has been a progressive development in my career path. No longer am I restoring rusty and tired sports cars but since 2009 I have been manufacturing quality composite components for Ducati motorcycles.
It seemed right that I should start where it all began, with parts for the 851 and 888 models. There is a rather good forum which has worldwide participation from fans of these machines, they are also steadily gaining an enthusiastic following and upwardly appreciating value so investors are also seeking good examples out.
I recommend that you seek out the forum, www.ducati851and888.com there is a multitude of good information ranging from technical through to general chat. It is also a good source of finding some of the elusive parts needed to keep your machine on the road or finish up that concours rebuild, the regulars also seem very friendly!
Manufacturing of parts has now been in progress almost a year and I am looking at branding the products so that there is no confusion as to where the parts are from. This way they are not resold on as genuine period parts, (they really are that good) and can easily be differentiated alongside the countless faceless rubbish available through the internet auction sites and various forums!
Feel free to contact me with any queries, I shall update this blog over the coming months with news of what I manufacture and as new components become available, regards Peter. ( January 2010 ).
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