Crash Damaged Ducati Superbike back on the road!

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I've finished the crash damaged wrecked Ducati 848 superbike and it's back on the road. After weeks of rebuilding it I can finally ride it. I bought this bike from Copart salvage auctions and rebuilt it.
I've replaced the fairings, front forks, front wheel, clutch and brake levers and even had a hole in the engine repaired!
Check out the other videos in this series:
I bought a SMASHED UP Ducati Superbike and it's worse than it looks!
• I bought a SMASHED UP ...
Fixing everything wrong with my SMASHED UP Ducati - except the engine!
• Fixing everything wron...
Can this Ducati Superbike engine be saved?
• Can this Ducati Superb...
Thanks to everyone who supports me

[@markdavies5508]

It's like hanging around a mate's garage while he tinkers with his bikes. Thanks Ash😀👍

[@AshRowland]

Haha yea I guess... you're welcome any time 👍

[@BEEF-RUMP]

Ash, in my experience bikes will drop below minimum on the oil whilst running, it's in transit around the engine! Coolant should be topped up at the rad, wobble bike and squeeze rad pipes to remove any air and keep topping up until air has gone. Then worry about the expansion tank. The expansion tank barely needs any coolant. Check level marks on it. Well done for getting it running.

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate, yea I realised that with the oil... I'll do 100 miles on it and drain it and replace the filter again to make sure it's all clean

[@BoggyPasso]

Six degrees Celsius is as cold as we get in south eastern Queensland in winter Ducati sprung loaded mirrors are spectacular unless they loose tension then life becomes difficult Love your show,nothing is impossible just some are more difficult 🏍👍

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate... it wasn't quite as cold as it was when I took the FZR out, I think that was about 2 degrees 🤣

[@KensWorldRestorations]

So glad for you Ash. You’ve got the support of Kate and the rest of us out here in la la land…you’re such a natural with the videos and you’ve learned so much with the repairs and restoration that we all benefit from watching the videos. Enjoy the ride my friend - you deserve it.

[@AshRowland]

Thank you mate, I've said it before and I'll say it again, I can't wait to see your FZR on the road!

[@KensWorldRestorations]

@ that makes two of us!! And I can’t understate the importance of having a partner who is just as committed to the restoration hobby as we are. My wife makes sure I have all the support I need whether it’s for spending time or money, she’s always there for me. What a team!!

[@stevenrowley9481]

You can run the engine up with the rad cap off. This will allow any air bubbles to escape. Then, top up the radiator, and put the cap back on. If the level in the header tank rises when the engine is hot, it's because the coolant expands as it gets hot, pushes its way past the rad cap, and into the expansion tank. As the coolant cools down, it's sucked back into the rad. Well done on flushing the engine through.

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate, I did alright eh? 😊

[@loganalomar9919]

Great job Ash! Sometimes the money doesn't matter, you just do it because you love it. Ride on mate!

[@AshRowland]

Absolutely mate, thanks 👍

[@IAMKR15]

i like your nonchalant friendly approach to making videos for us to watch. Makes us feel that we are there with you in your garage , hanging out while restoring bikes. thanks for your good efforts.

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate, you're very welcome, I pretend the camera is friends 🤣

[@davidstatham7760]

Well done Ash , i thoroughly enjoyed watching you rebuild your 848 .

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate, I enjoyed doing it 👍

[@DaveCBR600F]

Cracking job Ash that bike looks incredible 👌

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate... I'll get some miles put on it and hopefully it'll be all good 😊

[@johnnybravo7733]

Great result Ash. Keep going strong

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate! Plenty more to come, GPZ next!

[@Busaboy1300]

Your Kate is an amazing lady,remember,treat her good because if you don't, someone else will....and well done to that build.its a beauty of a bike,and I defo though those very nice sky shots were part of the video..lol..keep up the awesome work ash,well done mate.

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate... there was actually about 20 minutes of sky footage before I realised 🤣

[@ps2modul]

Ash, good work! 👍🏻 Bella works fine and make you happy. 😀

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate 😄

[@simonsigvaldsen244]

Awesome job! Thank you for taking us through this amazing journey, To more adventures on two wheels! Ride safe!

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate 👍 you're welcome

[@stevebristow2097]

Ash! just wanted to say buddy, love your Channel, really informative, and please don’t change your presentation style. You’re a proper layman’s mechanic, and it’s such a joy to watch. I dabble in affiliate marketing, if you need any help with driving your brand, forward, and of course I have the knowledge to do it, please let me know and I’ll gladly help for free! Take care buddy, can’t wait for the next video.

[@AshRowland]

Thank you Steve, appreciate that mate... don't worry, nothings going to change with the channel and the way I do it, at the end of the day it's just me, my bikes and my tools 😊

[@stevebristow2097]

@ that’s good news mate…. Now, no more buying new projects, get that barn find back on the road lol.

[@rootYouTube]

Amazing work Ash! Really impressive progress! I was looking for a winter trackbike project, remember seeing this bike back at end of Nov in Copart but stepped away when I spotted the engine case hole. You are very brave for picking this up! Ended up winning a red 848 Evo ‘13 with termis from Chester Copart, nose and left side damage. All sorted now with performance parts and race fairings. That gen of ducatis have several issues. Plastic tank swells, don’t use fuel with ethanol. Stator yellow cable wicks oil. Clean up the electrical contacts with contact cleaner and lithium grease or it can create resistance and melt the cables. Do the belts if they are old. Immobiliser and keys are linked to the dash not the ECU. Jpdiag for diagnostics. You can reprogram the ECU if you want to delete the servo motor or switch to another map using KKL OBD cables IAW5xReader, TunerPro or TuneECU.

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate, top tips there, I'll get on that connector! Well done for getting yourself one too!

[@christianweller4288]

Water dripping from exhaust….. condensation from exhaust gasses. All those hydrogen atoms combining with oxygen……. Voila water!

[@alanstead0568]

Great work again Ash. Such an interesting process. Great to go along the journey with you. Thanks

[@AshRowland]

Thanks Alan, glad you enjoyed it

[@JIMWSMITH]

Nice bike really like it in that colour. Well done for saving it.

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate... yea, looks lovely, it's a pearl so kind of flips in the sunlight

[@paultownsend6085]

Bloody well done Ash... Superb job and definitely one to be proud of.... Another great video mate

[@AshRowland]

Thanks Paul 👍

[@nickrider5220]

Your willingness to have a go at anything does you credit 👍🏻 You've got a good one in Kate, she was right to help you along - you could take a low risk life , but still die from a cut in the garden and develop sepsis or some such.....life is better when you do things that give you joy 🙂

[@AshRowland]

100% and a great way to look at life 😊

[@douglasfitzsimmons654]

Exceelent mate, we'll done keep up the good, work, look forward to you're next project😊

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate... I've got to finish the GPZ first 😉

[@katywalker8322]

Yay, another bike running. As to the power on the fzr, that is probably Brochure Horse Power. Only vaguely related to reality. Well done to Kate on getting you on bikes. When I told my mother I had bought a bike, it is the only time in real life I have seen someone so list for words that they “chewed air”

[@AshRowland]

🤣 yea, I don't think my mum was super happy about it but she seems to be pretty cool now, I think she realises I'm grown up now 😉

[@jameshisself7375]

Nice work. The expansion tank is for adding coolant as a maintenance action to top it off. For coolant changes or in your case rebuilding and refilling then adding coolant at the radiator cap would be the correct process.

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate... Yay I did it right!! 🤣

[@alanwilkinson5152]

Fabulous bike well worth the money. 👍Alan Northern Ireland.

[@AshRowland]

Thanks Alan, I think so too

[@matthewallen1894]

Great work! And now you own an 848!

[@AshRowland]

Very true... for now at least

[@TLSnooker]

Well done, sir! Lovely bike!

[@AshRowland]

Thank you mate 👍

[@paultierney8867]

You have done yourself an us bikers proud. Well done Ash.

[@AshRowland]

Thanks buddy... pat on the back!

[@Northfox46]

Really enjoyed this build/repair. Well done! I like the way you go about the challenges, yes you aren’t a professional but thorough 👌 (unlike some KZbinrs). Oh & im 51 & still ride sportsbikes so you’ve no excuse, keep doing them 😜

[@AshRowland]

Haha, thanks mate, I'm definitely no professional, but as a result I end up checking everything twice and referring to manuals, nothing to forget if I don't know in the first place 🤣 Thanks for watching

[@grizzlystr3445]

Congratulations great build, keep up the top content 😎👍

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate, will do 😃

[@huzzar]

Another wonderful series. Really enjoy your videos!! thank you so much mate.

[@AshRowland]

Thank you friend, always nice to know 😃

[@Cheekymonkey1]

Good Ash and Kate i love watching you both on your you tube videos on your you tube channel I hope both of you are well and Ash are you enjoying buling and fixing up all of your motor bikes where is Kate I miss her Pllease keep safe and warm and please keep up your good work on your you tube chamnel

[@AshRowland]

Thanks a lot mate, I hope you're well, keep safe 😃

[@fredstraw]

Well done mate getting it all done. What you going to do with these bikes keep them all

[@AshRowland]

I'd love to but a: I don't have the space and b: I can't afford to 🤣

[@Chains2Sprockets]

top job mate congrats on your finished bike,

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate, time to enjoy it now, weather dependant 🤣

[@Chains2Sprockets]

@@AshRowland burn rubber not your soul

[@AshRowland]

@@Chains2Sprockets I'm Ginger, apparently I don't have one 🤣

[@Chains2Sprockets]

@@AshRowland roman blood lol

[@Jabbekot]

Love ur vids, Ash!

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate 👍

[@volvogt21]

Congrats. Yes they are a quick fun bike. Rear suspension is way too stiff from the factory. They are super under valued. Such a lot of bike for the money. Thanks Kate.

[@AshRowland]

Kate say's your welcome 🤣

[@Squintbox]

Job well done congrats

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate 👍

[@mistersofty12345]

Broke even, made some awesome videos and learned a shit ton. Worth it ad say

[@AshRowland]

You're absolutely right, thank you mate 👍

[@antbailey2648]

well done mate lovely bike

[@AshRowland]

Cheers mate 👍

[@jonesy4468]

nice one mate sounds amazing, my 955i is now up and running it was water in the fuel tank, its in getting new tyres, brakes bled and new chain and sprockets

[@AshRowland]

It was hard to capture the actual sound on the microphone, I think the camera mic picked it up a lot better

[@jonesy4468]

@AshRowland you did a good job I could hear the bike quite well

[@SamsAutoAssortium]

Absolutely smashing it mate fair play that's a beautiful trio of bikes to have sitting round 👌

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate... I can't believe you broke your breaker bar 🤣

[@SamsAutoAssortium]

@AshRowland devastated by that I've had that thing for years 😅

[@AshRowland]

@@SamsAutoAssortium 🤣

[@shortblokeonabike]

It may not have worked out to be a particularly good bargain in the end, but at least you have the peace of mind of knowing what has been done. If you'd bought a different one there is always work to be done...

[@AshRowland]

This is true... I'd of been screwed if the engine was no good after all that!

[@danijelcar5184]

Great bike and great repair job😎👍 I have just also made engine rebuild on my old GPZ900R also runs great.😁

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate... I'm just about to start stripping down the GPZ engine, wish me luck 😅

[@danijelcar5184]

@AshRowland Great engine to work 😁👍

[@kepamurray1845]

I made up an adapter to screw into the drain plug on the water pump and back fill it with the cap loose. Works a treat.

[@jamesperrin5691]

Mega!

[@jamesperrin5691]

Water vapor not smoke. Normal in winter.

[@AshRowland]

Thats a great idea, thanks 😊

[@captroft]

I have a 848, in the reviews when they were new it was called the Goldilocks bike, did everything to satisfaction, not to dull not too edgy, fantastic. If you can keep it. Can’t see anyone giving you 5k for a cat A bike. I was surprised you got that cases welded so good. Well done anyway buddy. Ps it will be even better on a warmer day on an empty road. 👍🏻

[@AshRowland]

Yea, it's a great all rounder... 5k is unrealistic, unless they shoot up in value for some unknown reason... I'll probably keep it until I can justify the loss 🤣

[@stuartsharpe5513]

An excellent job to great bike well done 👏

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate 👍

[@blowduke]

Got two dukes 1098 and monster they can be a money pits at time but they are great bikes

[@AshRowland]

Want an 848 as well? 🤣

[@davidsaunders4450]

848's are lovely and, aside from the weight, I suspect the FZR is probably not putting out 130 bmp anymore!

[@AshRowland]

Haha almost certainly, probably lucky if it's 3 figures 😄

[@ianreid5789]

Great job Ash you really have to work to a budget and check prices before you buy however you can only check what u are aware of there’s always going to be a few surprises well done anyway I don’t believe I would have took her on with that hole in the case you should be proud of yourself for completing

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate... Next time I'll try harder to stick to a budget and do more checks before hand, I'm pleased with the result though

[@BeerBikesandBoost]

That’s a fair old kick in the man bits at that price the bikes a stunning bit of kit but at that price is a little bit steep. Keep the videos coming mate great effort

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate, yep, I actually didn't total it up until 5 minutes before recording this, I thought I was closer to 4k 🤣

[@BeerBikesandBoost]

@ I really enjoyed the build any plans for a next one? I’ve got a zx12r planned which should be exciting

[@AshRowland]

@BeerBikesandBoost no plans yet, need to fix the ST2 oil leak and focus on the GPZ engine

[@MrSkid1970]

Put a set of termignoni exhausts on,and listen to the music!😊

[@AshRowland]

I hear they are the ones to have 👍

[@andrewashman3333]

Fantastic achievement - thank you for documenting - costs are always more than you think - I have to buy a bike lift and search out a manky ZRX or summink.

[@AshRowland]

You're very welcome mate, thanks for watching... yes, you do need to get a lift and buy a manky project bike... may I recommend Trader Bikes Direct? Thats where I got the FZR and ST2 from

[@stevenrowley9481]

Just a quick thought, don't adjust the gear lever with the engine running 😮

[@AshRowland]

Good shout, that could have gone rather wrong 🤣

[@raymorris952]

Not white smoke, its condesation, steam, ! Its normal for a cold engine, most of it is moisture in the exhaust burning off. Nice bike Ash you have done well.

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate, given the circumstances I think I was ok to worry 🤣

[@NickPhillips-n5k]

Again, not smoke...it`s condensation. My Aprilia and Blackbird do exactly the same thing in the cold weather.

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate, you know how it is, think the worst and hope for the best 🤣

[@NickPhillips-n5k]

@@AshRowland know that feeling very well.

[@tichwykes]

I wonder what your mum thinks about you having a ton of bikes now Ash? I know my mum wasn't keen but I had a few over the years. Both Dukes look great as well as the FZR, how's the GPZ doing, & the Busa & whatever others you have? As I've lost count now ha ha. Great job though mate although tackling Ducati's does have me quaking in my boots as your parts list showed eek.

[@AshRowland]

Haha, I don't think she minds, as long as I'm happy 😃 The GPZ engine is actually behind the camera in the shot with the 3 bikes, waiting for a stand so I can take it apart! I haven't ridden the Busa for a while, lets just say the weather hasn't been suitable 🤣

[@w-r-a-p-t-o-r]

Nice Bike Mate!

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate! I saw your handling kit video for the XF earlier, I might be tempted, I'll see how the MOT goes next month 🤣

[@w-r-a-p-t-o-r]

@ mine got its done yesterday 👍

[@ianrussell2816]

It's not smoking ash , it's condensation in the engine , when it gets fully warmed up it will go

[@AshRowland]

Yeah I realised that, thankfully 😅

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

Came out great!! sad you have to sell it. I definitely understand tho. My 848evo shocks me everytime I need to buy parts. Its always 3 or 4x more expensive than any other bike I own. I can't Imagine what it would be like if I wasn't a mechanic and had to take my bike to ducati. 😬

[@AshRowland]

I should have put a cost up of how much it would be if I bought all the parts new from Ducati, I reckon about double!

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

@AshRowland you should it would be interesting to find out. I bet 2 1/2 to 3x the price. The sad part is these bikes can be totalled just by falling over with very little damage. Insurance goes off of ducati parts prices. A set of new Fairings from ducati is high enough to total out the bike if it's got higher mileage. Happened to a friend whos bike rolled forward off the kickstand on a hill. had only fairing damage. it was all just paint scratches and a few scratches on foot peg and bar end. Insurance Totaled it out saying it was over half the value of the bike in damage. Its been a few years but i want to say it was something like $3500 to $4000 in damage. He bought it back from the insurance company. Bought a set of the ebay fairings and I want to say less the $800 the bike looked perfect.

[@cabbage64]

Pretty bike, good job

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate... I'll definitely come see your welding work soon!

[@Canalediandreakkid-om9cn]

nice work

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate 👍

[@jameshardy6277]

As a rule, I'd give 1/4 of the online used rates for a crash damaged bike. No point taking that risk to be back at the price point of a clean, well looked after equivalent.

[@AshRowland]

You're right, I really wasn't expecting the parts to be so expensive! Oh well, you live and learn 😃

[@matmiller5256]

Nice one @AR/Beauty of a bike ! ./ next time, you could have made the engine cover removal tool yourself and saved £3p Quid. Well done !

[@AshRowland]

You're right, I'll invest in a milling machine right away 🤣

[@schemkesa]

These mirrors are rubbish, but I really like this bike 😂😂❤ yep its a ducati, you will love it more and more. Those older Ducatis are something special ❤

[@AshRowland]

The time I've spent riding it so far has been very enjoyable, the riding position is surprisingly not uncomfortable! The mirrors are rubbish though 🤣

[@SteveIt]

Another great video I think I’m find the same issue with mine, I could be close enough to break even, if I try spray paint the parts myself I could save some cash 😬😆

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate... the hornet? Yea, paint it yourself if you can, there aren't many fairing panels on that

[@SteveIt]

@ no worries, it’s great satisfaction once it’s done And yep 😬

[@paulf2898]

another bike saved well done,personally id keep it and sell the others

[@AshRowland]

Yea, not a bad idea to be honest

[@guyonacub4335]

Of course you can keep this bike Give it to your misses but tell her that you will take care of it for her I've been doing this for years 😅 Well done for saving another bike A honda C90 cub next, please, on the channel as I don't want to be the only one who wants to throw myself under a bus with the frustration that this bikes give me 😅😅😅😅

[@AshRowland]

I'll have to get Kate to ride it... I think she'll hate it though 🤣 I'd like to get a Honda on the channel, not sure it'll be a c90 though 😃

[@jamest5149]

Using engine flush isn’t good on bikes, the crank bearings are very small/narrow and the cam lodes are steep/high so the drop in viscosity and lubricity can cause problems, also the flush can effect the clutch. Do another oil change to flush any remaining engine flush out of it and you should be good.

[@AshRowland]

Okie dokie mate, I did read that about the clutch, but thought that was probably the best way to get any residual aluminium filings out... I did notice the clutch was a bit noisy when the stuff was in there but it quietened down again with fresh oil afterwards 👍

[@yorkshiresdronestruggle]

Kate lead you astray 😂

[@AshRowland]

Haha yep! 🤣

[@geoffreyrowland979]

Not smoke, its condensation coming out of the pipes.

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate, I realised that, and I was so relieved once I did 🤣

[@richardkelsall3454]

whats happening with the kawasaki gpz

[@AshRowland]

Thats next mate, the engine is actually on the bench behind the camera during the cost summary 😊

[@NickPhillips-n5k]

The water dripping from the exhaust will be condensation. Perfectly normal.

[@BenHunter-qg6fw]

Wooooooop wooooop

[@AshRowland]

Always first mate 🤣

[@BenHunter-qg6fw]

@ off course no1 fan I am lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cseivard]

As always,Off to CoPart!

[@AshRowland]

Either there or eBay 🤣

[@phill147]

eBay works for me 😁

[@andymoorhouse8820]

Looks like your a Ducati man now multistrader next

[@AshRowland]

If I do another Ducati any time soon I'll go bankrupt 🤣

[@andymoorhouse8820]

@AshRowland ha ha ha yes I understand

[@michielbergman6202]

Don't sell it...well wait till spring ( summer maybe)...

[@AshRowland]

Haha, I'll see how the cash flow gets 🤣

[@MrSkid1970]

Another beauty saved!what's next ash?

[@AshRowland]

Who knows... finish the GPZ I reckon

[@Jabbekot]

Never ever put a tool on an oilfilter, when u put it on, guys! Please! Only handtight!

[@AshRowland]

Does my nut in 🤣 Sometimes I'll stick a cable tie round it and tighten it by using a pair of plyers to twist it if there's poor access for my hand though

[@alanhebden5178]

I totally agree, I have a 2012 Streetfighter 848, best bike I ever had. I disagree with you mum, except, ride like an a$$hole, and die the same way. I've been riding since 1982, and guess what, I'm not dead yet.

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate, it's all about how you ride and how many risks you take at the end of the day... like you said, ride like and idiot, die like and idiot

[@liambrady9852]

Great job getting it back together. Unfortunately its been a trend since Covid that people lose sight when buying the vehicle (bike/car) and bid way too much when buying from Copart/moto mine etc as well as forgetting they have to pay fees that have also risen as the trend has gotten more popular. Beautiful bike, great job but overpaid for in the initial purchase

[@AshRowland]

You're probably right, I think 2k would have been better but I never realised the availability and price of all the parts I'd have to get!

[@Mark-fp1et]

Why not try what some of the car channels do and raffle the duke seems to be a money spinner for some and a way of raising more money than simply selling obviously I don’t know how many takers you would need to make it viable but maybe something to look into 😬

[@AshRowland]

Yea I've thought about that but I'm not sure I'd be able to generate enough ticket sales to make it work, I'd have to sell 5000 tickets at £1 each and i just don't think my channel is big enough for that yet

[@H-M-78]

Cooling system is not rocket science. Coolant from expansion tank can only go inside the system when the engine is cooling off from running and there is coolant missing in the rest of the system

[@AshRowland]

Ah, cool 😎 thanks

[@fredstraw]

Your mum was right they are dangerous.

[@AshRowland]

👍 I guess they're as dangerous as you want them to be 😉

[@fredstraw]

Sorry, what I meant really is other vehicles that are dangerous. You have to be like AI now monitoring everything.

[@AshRowland]

@@fredstraw 🤣 very true

[@danijelcar5184]

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[@AshRowland]

That sounds sweet mate!

[@sham27007]

My dad dont want me to ride. Only when one of his friend's son passed his test, he asked me why don't you ride.

[@AshRowland]

🤣 well, that sounds like permission to ride to me