Aye Propeller,
Nice, but the swinging arm is 'standard' Motrans Ducati/Ducati and more than adequate for the power it is being asked to handle on the road.
Also the extra pipework does nothing for the bike apart from load it up with more weight where you don't need it. Extra rigidity may be an advantage with the old 'narrow case' frames, but on the widecase used by Ducati and adopted under licence by Motrans they are plenty stiff enough. The 100Kg Ducati single is the weight to be aimed for, with a 350 motor tuned for plenty of mid-top range power. Yes, there are fancier bits of kit for the track and the Island, but one of these 350 spring valve widecases (image attached) will provide years of enjoyment.
Shredded rear tyre on narrow case 250 Monza"Unfortunately, Stu had done a little too much sliding in qualifying and found that his rear tyre was badly worn. The budget didn't run to a replacement so it would have to do for the race."
And you can't have that much fun if the frame is like the Forth Rail Bridge!
Sadly 'Steelcraft haven't updated their blog in a while, but if you care to see some tasty bits of Italian singles and scratching about on Ducati 250 singles, these 2 Gentlemen have a good idea of how to do it.
'Steelcraft'_Ducati_single_racing_blogBest wishes and good health, Bill
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