Ducati 916 Superbike Full Restoration EP3

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Ducati 916 Restoration. In todays episode I do all of the bodywork and start wiring the bike back up.
Now before i go on with my description I'll just drop in the link to my Patreon account and you can check that out if you'd like - / rrcrestoration
So as usual before i can do anything i need to fully strip the parts im working on so i got the fairings off the shelf one by one and stripped them down and stored all the fixings in my usual fast food containers for safe keeping.
After the panels were all stripped i could prep them for paint, the first thing to do was to put the fuel tank in the spray booth and turn on the extraction as my paint stripper is nasty stuff! once the paint stripper was applied i left it to do its thing and i set about the plastic pieces. Prepping these parts was easy as the paint work was a sound base for priming onto as the paint wasn't damaged and was applied really well painting on top of the original yellow also has the added benefit of if the bike ever gets a stone chip you will only see yellow underneath not primer or black plastic so thats always a nice thing.
After sanding down all the panels i had to repair the broken part that i mentioned in episode 1 , to do this i used an old body shop technique of gluing the broken bit back into place and then reinforcing the repair by melting some stainless steel wire into the plastic and then sealing it in, fixing it like this actually makes it stronger than it originally was to begin with.
Now with that done the paint stripper should have done its work and yup it had, all the paint had crinkled up leaving nothing but bare steel so all i had to do was give it a quick wire brushing and a good wash to decontaminate it in preparation for filling in a couple of wee dents that it had picked up. these were filled in just with standard body filler and sanded back to leave a perfectly smooth surface.
Then came the painting stages, as you've seen me do this a million times before i don't think i need to describe this process again but what i will say is when painting anything yellow always be sure to use a white primer as the coverage with yellow paint is appalling and using a white base just helps to get full opacity that bit quicker.
Once all the parts were primed, wet flatted, painted, stickered up and clear coated they were left to cure and i got on with the job of refitting the wiring loom to the rear end in preparation for the engine being fitted in the next episode as its just easier to get access to run all the wires just now.
And that brings this episode to a close I'm afraid but i will be back again soon with the next one.
As usual i really hope you enjoy this series of videos and leave a like and a comment to let me know what you think.
Enjoy
RRC
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Ducati 916 Superbike Full Restoration EP3

[@HeroRR]

I can't even enjoy this series properly because my anxiety watching this knowing the massive amount of work you have to do to put this together is a bit overwhelming haha. The level of detail and effort that goes into this is amazing! You have my respect :) I cannot wait to see the final results!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for the kind comment :)

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

So much work. You two make it look so easy.

[@silvsiri3478]

I feel exactly the same

[@galihroyy5968]

bro request restorasi your cabinet n tools

[@achillesken6872]

I feel the same man. I'm always thinking, for every few minutes of vid, there is an hour of work, and I start thinking through that. Good to know I'm "normal" and others feel the same :)

[@sghr220]

"Did you really think I was going to paint it red?" Bumblebee plays "I believe in you".

[@mr7wi]

Came here to say this. Leaving satisfied.

[@RonaldFinger]

No you’re not allowed to upload this quickly

[@trabantfreak2370]

haha

[@leonardobonleux]

I smell a motorcycle race around here

[@johnnyh293]

You better get moving ;-)

[@Egon1982]

@Ronald Finger come on mate :D we are waiting .... 😏

[@RRCRestoration]

Haha I couldn't let you beat me again ;)

[@roelfkromhout]

Good on ya for sticking with yellow. Secretly the best color for these. That trick with the hot wire reinforcement for that broken piece of fairing is amazing by the way.

[@muttonhead7739]

It certainly is, I've loads of bits I'm gonna use that trick on.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Glad i could pass on some knowledge to you all :)

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

Devastated by the yellow.

[@daytrading5456]

I used to use a similar method, but on most occasions the very high heat and metal applied caused the "good" side to show disfiguration (melting). I use super glue and fiberglass/carbon cloth method now instead and it's flawless and unbreakable. Just sand down easily and paint. RRC looks to have executed perfectly with no problem but if a newbie with this method, be careful with the heat.

[@BC-sk9xo]

Err….. no

[@omarrafaelgonzaezaguirre6020]

Dude. This past weekend, I would be diagnosed with Coronavirus. This night isn't horrible, really this videos relax and take my attention. I don't know if I should go to work again but the medicines do her work. Today I dream so good.

[@faisaladi4822]

i keep falling asleep in the middle of your vids, idk why it's so calming hearing tools at working lmao

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for your kind comment :)

[@darylhaines7397]

Watching this makes me miss my old ST4s. Was a fabulous machine. 😢

[@andredosapatonovo]

I'm binge watching your channel... Dude, your work is insane. Best restoration videos ever. Love your humor. Keep up with the good work!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for your kind comment, Enjoy :)

[@theogridog]

My favourite KZbin channel rebuilding my favourite bike. Perfect.

[@rick66]

Your work,attention to detail,and set up is world class.....not to mention your camera skills! Really do enjoy any resto you do,especially motorbike ones😉👍 all the best

[@st3althyone]

Amazing work restoring this beautiful machine to a work of art, you really had me going when you pulled out that can of “Ducati Rosso” for a second, there’s no way you would’ve gone through all that work restoring this beauty to change the color it came with. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you go through all the arduous work bringing this machine back to it’s original state, great work. I can’t wait to see it completely restored to it’s former glory and running once more as it was meant to from the start. Bravo!

[@eoinj3929]

Very impressive ! Ive never seen one guy do all the specialist skills from mechanics, electrics, painting, zinc plating and tyre fitting. Amazing. Well done .

[@eoinj3929]

Actually, thinking about it you should have a Discovery channel TV Show. Much better than Wheeler Dealers with that muppet Mike Brewer!

[@uli4666]

Yes.

[@Perception_]

I was going to post a comment how I always like a Duc to be yellow, and then I realised you hadn't painted it yet. Then you pulled that joke, and I was almost buying it. Yellow is such a great look on this.

[@silvsiri3478]

When he sanded off the Ducati decal , my heart broke.

[@JunoW712]

You saved my day! Your videos are Balsam for my soul douring my self isolation due to infection ❤️

[@RRCRestoration]

Enoy :) and i hope your feeling ok?

[@theoutlaw2213]

I hit like before the video starts just because those 20 minutes will looks like 1 minute😍

[@fadykomery1479]

Watching this all I kept thinking “these guys are doing God’s work.” Bless your skills and patience to bring back such artefacts back to life. No one in my area does this kind of work anymore and that’s a shame.

[@captainamerica9353]

Fady Komery, it would seem each generation is losing more and more guys that can work with their hands, yet collector vehicles continue to set price records! So who exactly is going to repair and maintain said vehicles, and will fuel be available /affordable in 2030 when the bans commence?

[@RST9413]

After i watched 3 epsiods ,i realize they are new and 4th is not ready yet. Good work! Amazing!

[@jacobwilliams109]

Lol, you got me good with the red paint. I said, "oh no, red..." Nothing wrong with the red, that yellow is too nice for that bike.

[@zainmalik9480]

Excellent job Sir..I am from Pakistan..🇵🇰

[@user-cj8kz1dq3y]

Wow.....a Ducati 748/916/996/998 top fairing who's still in one peace. Love the video's! Greetings from a Dutch 916 (red) owner with, yes you've guest it, a repared top fairing.

[@clawpicker]

I'm a biker on an old CBX. I really love your tidy workshop, your thorough way of restoring. I'm from the north of Norway and with a couple of friends from the Folkstone. I now speak english with like a soft southener with a daft Norwegian accent (no offense to anyone, please!!!) I wish I had spent some time in your area to speak english from the front of the mouth like we do. :-) Keep the videos coming, They're a treat!! Best regards, Tor

[@JDnBeastlet]

My usual method of keeping track of parts I've removed - bolts maps, ziplocs and putting them back in place when the parts are removed - would be overwhelmed by a project of this scale. How on earth do you remember where every goes? Fasteners, wiring, sub-assemblies, bearings, clips, snaps etc? Loving this series - you are doing a tremendous job!

[@jannopuusepp1846]

I almost screamed when the Rosso red tin was on the screen... u got me there :P

[@12325814]

Love to watch your precise and unbelievably clean work! But I understand that even the substance of the original 916 was quite nice. Thank you for sharing!

[@mathuetax]

I remember watching you use that peel-off mixing board several projects ago and thinking I gotta try that. To say it was a game-changer for me when using filler is an understatement.

[@jeffersonmedina3792]

Espectacular! Gracias por compartir.... Me encanta el grado de detalle que colocas a tus restauraciones! 👍👏👏👏

[@TheRhodes76]

Wow just wow!!! Outstanding workmanship, I can’t wait for the next episode 😀

[@SimonMurrayPhuket]

As always, an amazing video making what is a difficult job to get a perfect finish, look seamless and effortless (while we all know different). Loving this series and all of your other work and thank you as always for your time and effort in putting these videos together for us to enjoy!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much! :)

[@A_Sailors_Prayer]

What possible problem could the dislikes have... seriously... flawless work

[@josephpagano9499]

This is like therapy, absolutely amazing

[@goodmood4652]

You are the king of restoration.

[@Matt92766]

The paint peel on the tank was both horrifying and satisfying at the same time 😂🙈 I am heading up to Scotland next friday for the N500 so I'll keep an eye out for a white scooby or red ducati 👍

[@adamwhite1920]

Love the detail of your work, tidy workshop, super organisation and that you remember where everything goes again. I did think you were going to paint it red. Also like that you leave out repetitive bits. Your descriptive comments are spot on too, not too much to say but just enough to explain some important points. Great job man! I do like seeing which products you're using too.

[@AutoMotivate]

I always learn from you! Love your editing and your style.

[@dantemartini2345]

Love old George in the background there.

[@BradyBegeman]

Always waiting. Always watching.

[@spikeafrican8797]

Just awesome work... and I love the format. The pace and videography is just perfect IMHO. Thanks!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for your kind comment :)

[@molser13]

The yellow was for the 748 (I've got one) but it suits nicely on this 916. A great job (as usual) on this incredible bike. Massimo would be proud to see this !

[@matthewburns5053]

Thank you for great video as always I really enjoy your hard work.

[@djevo3441]

Another restoration project..... Amazing job..... awesome as always.... congratulations my friend

[@jasonvenegas8264]

Awesome satisfation. Really really enjoy it

[@kelisapadi]

If only I have the space and tools...sighhh. Very nice work. Eager for more...

[@timsiggs7993]

Always a great watch. Thank you.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@paulfellows2094]

out standing job your work is fantastic very well done

[@gauraviper]

Absolutely loving your videos. I really appreciate your methods and techniques. A lot to learn from you...!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@swampy1584]

Cracking paint job as always👍👍

[@squibblez2517]

Just amazing to watch. Fantastic work, and you have yourself a new sub!

[@cristianzorrilla2540]

ahhh... the refreshing starting of the week I was waiting for. Thanks for your videos!!!

[@RRCRestoration]

You are so welcome! :)

[@Juha.Latva-Somppi]

What you've done for this 916 is magic. It's a pleasure to watch your craftsmanship.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@hcolin4165]

Im enjoying this series N as a Motoman that LOVES to see how stuff works N goes together....this is a treat!!

[@OCDRex11]

Based on the comments I think I am the only one who was happy to see that Rosso color as you opened the can!!! But just a few seconds later I was sad. Would have loved to see the old girl in typical Ducati red glory! But I cannot lie, the yellow must be done and I am glad you did chose that in the end. Maybe I am just jealous cause I want a red 916?! ha ha. Great episode as usual!

[@glynprice3815]

Been waiting since lunchtime for this. Big thanks. BTW best choice of paint for the Duke .I think we would watch you as well

[@1fstyota]

This is almost therapeutic. Nice work!

[@billfear1]

It's 22:40 here in Thailand. Just about to doze off...then I get a notification.... Sod being tired! Going to watch your awesome restoration. Great work ...love this x Channel!

[@RRCRestoration]

Haha, I hope it was worth staying up for :) Thank you for your kind comment.

[@user-zt5gi9po5z]

赤もいいけど黄色もいいですね！ 毎回楽しみにしています！

[@slavenleko]

I love all you videos. Can't wait next 😎

[@pointman028]

Wow. Yellow being my favourite colour. Well done for keeping to the yellow. I could watch this over and over again and never be bored. So many little tips and tricks that all add up to sure perfection. Well done bro.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for your kind comment :)

[@Waleed9547]

Love all your restoration projects 👌👌👌 glad I'm subscribed

[@RRCRestoration]

Awesome, thank you! :)

[@immelting9834]

I dig the yellow , nice choice. I actually have the exact bike , however I stripped it down to bare frame and did the frame in black and the plastics in charcoal grey metallic. Decals in dark charcoal grey metallic.

[@damiangroen9408]

all the work into this bike, you are doing it amazing. if I ever need a repaint I know where to look. amazing work can't wait to see the finished result. this model made my youth and I can't stop loving this bike

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much , I cant wait to see it all back together again either :)

[@Messier87_M87]

I love this channel! This is my favorite project yet! Ducati Corse 🇮🇹 🏁

[@alekthefisherman5676]

Oh man, you have skills. I can’t wait to see your next video, it made me feel enthusiastic on my committed project.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@marcofranzoni2924]

Love this Series Greetings from Switzerland 🤙🏽

[@keithspencersr.6806]

Outstanding work my friend, she going to be a very beautiful bike, color gets me, just love those bikes in red.

[@novachannel1981]

you got me good when you pulled out that red paint, i was thinking oh no lmao

[@jaeger4966]

Lol, he got me too with that red paint. Favourite channel restoring my favourite bike ever 😍

[@RRCRestoration]

Glad you fell for my little joke ;) lol

[@AndrewBoundy]

Just awesome. I could watch this all day - I just might :)

[@RRCRestoration]

Nice one, Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@jam2190]

Wow weeee, the paint stripper you use is awesome

[@faizsuria]

This bike will look like old new stock! You are very detail person. Enjoying the series and the others as well. Thank you! 🇲🇾

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@AvnerSJ]

Can't wait for ep4.. nice

[@rabk5702]

Your doing a grand jobbie on that bike Jock nice posting love the speed work lol :-)

[@cjr6564]

My Heart sank when I saw the can of boring Red paint. You really got me with that! Keep going with the great work.

[@RRCRestoration]

Nice to hear my little joke reeled you in lol.

[@Druwoods]

Okay great work, that hot wire trick got you a sub. I love working on my 916, just something simple and honest about it. It's a joy to look at, work on, and ride.

[@RRCRestoration]

Nice, Thank you for subscribing it means a lot :)

[@davidaldrich3488]

Would love to see a tour of your shop....as usual your attention to deal is astounding....just the wait time between steps is more than some people put into their rebuild....you are the one ....... period

[@RRCRestoration]

I'll get around to a workshop tour soon when ive got he place into some sort of order, behind the scenes is a bombsite haha. So glad you enjoy my work :)

[@bertayoing]

marvelous work again sir.

[@RRCRestoration]

Many thanks!

[@ronzelina6682]

Awesome work yet AGAIN !

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@aaronburkart5962]

As always. Great work sir.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@didierils7201]

super travail vivement la suite

[@alanmacer5078]

She is going to be a Beast when Complete , Well done fella

[@Ad-ytb]

amazing work 👍

[@muttonhead7739]

You got me lovely there, fair play. I won't lie, I would have to see it painted red!

[@murraykriner9425]

Its a immense amount of work to painstakingly make her even better than she must of looked when first uncrated in the UK. Thank you!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@jrand2631]

Great job, and yeah at 14:12 I was like "Nooo, what is he doing?!?" 😱😱😂

[@RRCRestoration]

Nice to see you again, Glad my little jokes reeled you in ;)

[@jrand2631]

@@RRCRestoration Thank you, and yeah you sure got me on that one! 😂

[@pdvd78]

Nice to see how Rosso Ducati from 14.15 turns out to be yellow ;)

[@luisr102]

Great job!!

[@ezyrides4592]

Supreme resto work. A1👌

[@silvsiri3478]

I love this restoration. I’m hooked on your channel

[@RRCRestoration]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@strokenumber3]

That was a nifty reinforcement repair on the plastic. And I was cheering your 'decision to paint it red', but yes, original colour is the correct way.

[@badlarry172]

can't wait for the next ep great job. ta

[@andrewgrace4410]

Beautiful restoration

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@chombi84]

Great video 👍

[@EVILSPAWN1003]

That fixing the broken thingamajig with steel wire:BRALLIANT. This channel:BRALLIANT

[@RRCRestoration]

Glad you enjoyed my little trick for fixing broken plastic :)

[@EVILSPAWN1003]

@@RRCRestoration I enjoyed the whole 916 restauration playlist from beginning to end:) Subbed 👍

[@davidshearer9545]

Magical, had a yellow monster 94 m , always wished it was red,you had me going there for a while 😜

[@andylawton9116]

Loving it mate 👍👍👍

[@usethenoodle]

Gosh, What fun! I'm inspired.

[@richardpearson4248]

Awesome video amazing job you are doing on the bike absolutely fantastic looking forward to next video's stay safe 🇬🇧👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@norbertpecheq3427]

I remember that 916 was finished in red only and 748 in yellow only...Same as Monsters were 900 in red,750 in black and 600 in yellow...Frankly said ,I can´t imagine it in white or blue or even green..? Great video as usuall and I am desperately looking for next episode with this phenomenal engine!!!Cheers!

[@JMFangio33]

For your reinforcement (8 minutes), you can dilute one or more Lego in acetone, and get a plastic paste, you apply it and after evaporation, it becomes real plastic again !

[@petebird7171]

Always a pleasure to watch 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@steven-vn9ui]

Seeing that paint go on was mesmerising. And yes, I did think you were going for red for a second haha!

[@ThrillaPark]

Amazing as usual.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)