Ducati 916 it's Red Hot

[@grahamjay4155]

The Red Bull colour scheme was really nice, but that's been easily surpassed now, what a stunner, hope you get many years of enjoyment out of your Ducati! I guess as we get older it's not about having the latest & greatest bit off kit anymore, but like you say just appreciate how lucky we are to have what we have. I've had my Ducati for coming up to 9yrs and couldn't part with now.

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Thank you mate, I agree, this on another level now. Yes its not all about the latest and greatest, this is more of a rolling piece of art. So cool you have been enjoying yours for so long. All the best 😎🙏

[@russbrockwell]

Absolutely awesome looking machine there. Such a great look. Love the black and red. That’s a keeper for sure. 👍🏼 loving the content and glad to see the channel growing. Thanks

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Thank you mate, it's certainly a looker! Yep I'm really happy with the black and red combo, I wasn't sure if it would look right but it does! 😂 Yep I was going to sell it after the makeover but think it would be a crime to let it go now 😬 Hey & thanks mate, I appreciate it! All the best, Griz 😎🙏

[@paulireland4258]

Outstanding Grizz.Absolutely better than honestly I thought it was ever going to turn out. No.idea why I thought that?🤷🏻‍♂️ You have absolutely done such justice to this amazing classic.It's truly beautiful;A Work of art. Elated for you Buddy.You've put so much into this project and it absolutely speaks for itself. Trendmendous.I thought , and I commented on an earlier blog that you would never improve on the look of the Red Bull, but mate, you have fair surpassed it.Absolutely Epic renovation. Don't ever part with that now I think you just might possibly regret it for ever! Much respect as always.Stunning ending. Or rather Beginning!!😉👍Good luck mate🙏

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Ah thank you mate! I'm glad to hear you like it as much as I do. It's great to have it all sorted at last so I can start enjoying it properly. Its been a lot if work but was well worth the effort 👌 all the best, Griz 😎👊

[@paulireland4258]

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[@bobagoat465]

Great to see the 916 back in Red Griz, it looks beautiful. I had the same issue with my fuel connections. Fortunately I had a set spare, but I’m going to change over to metal ones for long term ownership. I put a 1098 side stand on mine and it helps with the bike lean and heart rate😉. Keep the vlogs coming mate. Take care.

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Hi mate, thank you, urs great to see it finished at last. Yeah those fuel connectors are a nightmare 😫 definitely worth upgrading to metal ones though 👍 I need to do the sidestand mod as it's not good for my heart as it is 🤯😂

[@martinsavage775]

Mate she is STUNNING!!! I’m in awe of how pretty she is! Reference the stand; I swapped mine for a 1098 stand - straight swap and she sat more upright than with the standard stand! Much more easy on the heart and I binned the block of wood. 898 stand would work too mate. Hope that helps! 🤩

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Hi mate, thanks yep she sure is pretty! Ah cool, I knew you can use a 1098 stand but not found any at sensible price, but I didn't know a 898 stand will fit too. Hopefully I'll find one as the lean angle is scary! 😨😂

[@danielteves1170]

Awesome rebuild great presentation.

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Thank you mate, glad you enjoyed! 😃😎🙏

[@krislambert6625]

hey grizz, that is looking really really nice i must say! i was a little unsure about doing away with the redbull livery but man that looks so sweet now! and i love how the other parts of the bike are blacked out..looks great with the ducati red. and as far as tarting it up goes...i say go for it!,i like to buy things for my bike like blue nuts and bolts,break/clutch levers reserviour caps,swing arm protectors,spoke skins...and someone that i work with says that its sad! .. since when did customization become sad!? im in to my bike and want to make it my own. anyway top job man,it looks amazing!

[@dalewiggin7083]

Nice 1 griz what a cracking job you’ve done there looks mint 👍

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Cheers mate. So glad to have it finished 🙌 😎

[@paulwilson861]

Wow 🔥🔥🔥 That looks the Dogs nuts… love it…. so jealous…. Cracking job 👍

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Thank you mate, glad you like it 😃😎🙏

[@martin.5336]

Looks great.red and black looks way better den red bull colours. Looks super clean now.

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Hi mate, thank you! The redbull colours were cool but it's now on a whole new level of cool 😂

[@trevorphillips3055]

Hi Griz, that paint work looks stunning I bet you're chuffed! I came down to Cheddar a couple of weeks ago, so many cyclists in the gorge with cars queuing behind them. I never got to have a decent run through there.

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Hi mate, thank you. I'm glad you approve! 😃 yeah I'm super chuffed with it! Ah yeah cheddar at times can be a nightmare, the mixture of tourist, cyclist and sheep can be a bit trying 😅😂

[@steveallan3306]

What an absolute stunner!

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Thank you mate! 😃🙌

[@mickjones8963]

I love your comments about wanting to rip her up the street, but also treating her gently. I'm in a very similar situation, got one of the original 916's from the Cagiva factory, built 1994, the gadge I bought it from also covered it in stickers, however, it's trick as fook. Full on one off Termi carbons, increased sized airbox, all fairings carbon, Brembo wheels & brakes (the Cagiva versions were Brembo wheels not Marsh) Fox shocks, I have her stored in my yard, take her out for a wobble every week to so, but the temptation to twist that wrist..... Good Luck, safe rides. Mick.

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

That’s awesome mate! It’s one of those bikes that temps you to be naughty! 😂 enjoy your beast! 😎🙌👍

[@StreetRallyAsh]

Subscribed! 😀 What a machine!

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Ah thanks for the sub mate! Glad you like it 😃😎🙏

[@garyhutson6361]

Looks absolutely brilliant 👏👌🏼👍🏾😀 Well done you.

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Thank you mate, glad you approve! 😃🙌😎

[@stephencole4498]

the rear ride height adjuster being seized is a common problem. however it's easily resolved, just remove and apply a little heat to the locking nuts and adjuster itself and it should come free. remember the lower nut with the marks is left hand thread

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Hi mate, thanks for the tip! I tried that and it didn't budge. I ended up replacing it with another and all is good now 👍

[@GRACEORT]

This ride height adjuster is not there for lowering or raising the seat height, that’s a foolish misconception. It is there to alter the geometry and steering of the machine and requires someone who knows what they are doing to adjust it along with other things on the bike that are affected by its alteration. If you refer to the user maa add manual it clearly states there how fundamentally important that is for safety of the rider!

[@GRACEORT]

Nice overall job. That’s a nice front sprocket cover, what make is it? I can only make out ???? Moto

[@thumper2140]

Griz fing awesome and the next time I'm down your way we got to meet up got to have a look at the 916 mate. At the Monday bank holiday me and my mate we ended up at moulbrough and bike didn't want to start, got to get a new battery a sell gone shit happens anyway you take care and ride safe TTFN

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Hi mate! Yeah give me a shout, we'll see what can be arranged 😉 oh jeez I hope you got your bike sorted and got home! All the best mate 😃😎👍

[@thumper2140]

@@SixthGearMotorcycles yeah all shorted the rac got it going he told me not to kill the engine just keep going to get me back home. Hopefully mite see you soon anyway you take care and ride safe TTFN

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Great stuff mate, all the best 😎👍

[@chappo9059]

Gorgeous bike 🔥

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Thank you mate! 😃😎🙏

[@delstephens7441]

They always had false neutral …I had 916 then 996 SPS both suffered with that . I’m in middle of restoring 748 with 853 conversion . Full nut and bolt …spent fortune 🙈

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Hi mate, best of luck with that restoration, it's definitely a expensive hobby! 😂 Mine doesn't have a false neutral issue, just a issue with the neutral light, I've got a replacement neutral switch which will probably fix that though 👍

[@FeathersMcgraw]

Hi Griz What happened about tge Termi system you had? Have you had a change of heart about fitting it? It already sounds awesome, you've done a cracking job .

[@delstephens7441]

The ohlins front …I need haha ….

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Ah yes they are beautiful mate & really make the bike stand out. I think they are due a service soon though 😬😂

[@delstephens7441]

And you can get nice anodised fully adjustable ride height adjusters on eBay from states …look great at £140

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

I thanks mate, I bought a really nice billet ride height adjuster & have replaced the old one along with the standard shock with a ohlins race shock, the back end has now been transformed to say the least 😉🙌

[@banditbeggers533]

That’s a stunning bike mate. I have the same problem with my side stand as my bandit 650 has been lifted and it leans a lot but it’s ok don’t go anywhere but would like a longer stand at some point

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Thank you mate! Ah yeah, its a bit of a nightmare, the 916 will fall over it leans so far 😂 I fitted a new ride height adjuster last weekend and it's improved a little but could still do with a longer sidestand. I hope you get yours sorted 😀👍

[@banditbeggers533]

@@SixthGearMotorcycles thanks mate. Think I may just take mine to my mates garage and get him to extend it for mate a bit as struggling to find a descent 1

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Well worth doing mate, I'd do the same although it's not so easy with mine as its made out if alloy. I might see if I get someone to make a new one for me though 🤔👍

[@andrewpowell8856]

hi mate lovely looking bike , id be intrested in the exhaust if you do decide to sell on

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Cool mate I’ll let you know if I decide to sell it 😎👍

[@banditbeggers533]

Think it need a paint protection on her mate

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Hi yes, I need to get something on the panels although I'm not a big fan of protective film stuff as I like to see the paint shine after a wash and polish 🙁😂

[@tomjerry9738]

you sounds like you talk about a love history. pro and contra. i have a 996 and i need to sell it but seeing this video make my heart bleeding. i love my ducati. i dont want to sell it. i will regret selling it....

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Hi, I think with most bikes we have a love hate relationship 😂 I started off with the idea of doing it up in readiness to sell but it looks so good now that I don't want to! 😆 Ah mate, I'm in the same boat as you, I know I'll regret it if I sell it.. 🙃🤦🤷‍♂️

[@stevegriffith7236]

I know your not supposed to pick your bike on looks, but that's nearly impossible with the Ducati line. I personally, bought the 1199R and 75% of it was because I think it's the best looking Ducati out there!

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Hi mate, yeah I know what you mean and what a awesome bike the 1199R is too! Such a beauty! I used to have a 1299, its the one I really regret selling if I'm honest, I could happily buy another even though it had it faults, it looked amazing, was super comfy and went quite well too.. 😆😂

[@FeathersMcgraw]

Oh sorry i just got to that bit in the video. I'm such a feckin gonk at times.

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Hey no worries mate, I bought & fitted the new termi system and ohlins shock last weekend. I'll try get another video up soon 😉😎👍

[@HomemadeHarley]

My old bike

[@stefanomarigo8953]

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[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

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