Mike Hailwood Replica Ducati Isle of Man Parade lap

[@coobye]

Fantastic video. I bought mine new 36 years ago and still own it. They're a wonderful machine.

[@heyjoe9401]

I sold mine 25 years ago 😭😭😭

[@PeterPalm-hq2yi]

love Ducatis. Had a 450 Scrambler and later an 860 GT. Nothing to beat the sound of that 90 degree vee twin. Not even an old school V8. Absolutely adore Vee twin engines.

[@cordulahink7572]

Just had the missus come into see what the noise was 😂. Great watch and some lap 👍. Have an 81 and can't' see me ever getting rid of it, such a joy to ride, love it.

[@BluSTi]

Oh my! I can't believe i just found this video! I'd do almost anything for a MHR! And at IOM!!! Magnificent!

[@stuartmetcalfe547]

Hiya, outstanding riding, beautiful lines and a great smooth lap. I was the slower Replica Hailwood rider on your right and you passed me after the original start line after Agos Leap. I'd have loved to stay with and follow but you had the pace on me....and the video shows it. Beautiful flowing lines and showing the Hailwood doing what it's designed for. Congratulations. Superb line around Creg Ny Baa. Yes, we may have had to have one piece leather suits made/bought but riding on Closed Roads on the Isle of Man is an honour IMHO. Sadly its getting harder and harder, they seem to want Past Masters, VIPs and/or bikes with racing history. I've ridden it 6 times, 5 different bikes but I suspect unless I buy an ex racing machine, no more. Couldn't get a ride in 2019. And Health and Safety wouldn't permit that here on the mainland either.... Thank goodness for the IOM. Well done you - superb entertaining ride. Stuart

[@EssexCountyPhoto]

Beautiful video, thank you. My old mechanic in France had a Pantah he raced on occasion, sounded awesome. In 1998 my first big bike was a '91, bright red 750 SS half-fairing, with white frame & wheels,pillion cover, and the compulsory folded biscuit tin lid to avoid the top cylinder's manifold freezing in winter! All my mates laughed at its puny power. I loved every minute of riding it for 2 years... I still really miss it nearly 25 years on. Would buy another one in an instant. (...and I've been riding BMW's since...)

[@ericpalm5096]

Brilliant!! Absolutely brilliant! Thanks for the ride! Cheers from Pennsylvania!👍🍻😁

[@Desmofil888]

Awesome video. And that sound of the bevel, great!!

[@kernowkimpy1600]

Yes Stuart it was a great privilege to have the chance to do a closed lap, I have been going to the IOM since 1981 and riding the track on open roads, it was always way up on my bucket list to ride the track on closed roads if I ever got the chance and I enjoyed every second of it ! I particularly liked the riding through Kirk Michael at 100mph in place of the usual 30mph with cars everywhere...lol I was also lucky to get a fairly clear run and that the bike went well without any problems which is why I never revved it too much until the finish line as the last thing I wanted was any mechanical problems. I'm not sure what the current restrictions are for doing a further parade lap but given the slightest chance I would love to do it again. I did try and find the photographer that took some pictures of all three of us on the start line I even gave my details on the day to one but never heard anymore.

[@stuartmetcalfe547]

Hi, I managed to research the photo on pages 46 and 47 of Classic Bike Guide October 2018 Number 330 and got these details but havent managed to get any reply to buy a copy: "I have checked for you and the image that you would like a copy of doesn’t belong to us. It belongs to Stephen Davidson from Pacemaker www.pacemakerpressintl.com/category?id=162 If you contact them I’m sure that they will help you if they can. Kind regards" Cheers Stuart

[@amk5198]

Magnificent. That sound! I'm never, ever selling my Mille.

[@jeromef2001]

I just bought a Mille, from 85, I am so happy. What a wonderful machine. I was hesitating with a perfect F1 1985 but I think I did the right choice.

[@Rincypoopoo]

Great stuff. Makes me miss my Pantah. I can smell the engine on the cool down. Lovely. Thanks for posting.

[@richardbehrle1496]

Awesome stuff! I love the view of the instruments!

[@Spondoodikins]

Brilliant video. Glad I've just found this. I have one of the first 500 which I need to get back together.. It was nearly finished about 10 years ago but went back on the job list, now needs stripping again... I raced in the Manx this year but wouldn't fancy riding an MHR around there without more ground clearance. Hope to finish mine next year. Bought my first MHR on my student grant money at Leeds University late 80's. Used to ride it balls out everywhere then sold it to go racing. A mate has it now, happy days 😀

[@kernowkimpy1600]

Yes the ground clearance isn’t that good but at least it prevents you from going stupid, I’ve worn holes in my fairing and then had them repaired and try not to scrape it again but it’s so difficult as the bike handles so well. Well done on riding the Manx, I don’t think a lot of people realise the effort it takes to even get on the start line.

[@marcogiannettoni7219]

Beautiful bike, and you are a great rider! It's very emotional to think the same (or so...) bike of Hailwood in the same roads of TT. Cheers from Italy from a nephew, a 1995's 900SS! Marco.

[@kernowkimpy1600]

Thanks for your compliments, the bike went well and it was a great experience riding the TT circuit, one I look back on with fond memories.

[@duncanridgewell2102]

Great watch. Solid riding. Love the mechanical sympathy you show right until the Glencrutchery Road when you knew you could coast home if it'd blown. Very stylish.

[@kernowkimpy1600]

Yes I kept the revs down until Glencrutchery road as the last thing I wanted was a mechanical failure on what will probably be my one and only chance to do a complete closed road lap, a great experience.

[@shed6624]

I am in the process of buying one, (fingers crossed) after watching this fantastic video i cant wait!

[@kernowkimpy1600]

Good to hear you enjoyed my video and hope all goes well for you in buying one for yourself. They are a great bike and a joy to ride so rewarding when you get it all right but can be temperamental at times, all the fun of owning a classic bike.

[@hawkeyesystems7406]

Great to see an MHR doing what it was designed to do and ridden hard. You can almost imagine Mike doing this.

[@kernowkimpy1600]

It was an amazing experience to ride the TT circuit on closed roads, one I would love to do again.

[@robwhite461]

Fred gassit would have give ya the five blue singlets and a hairy chest award. You definitely gave the rice rockets a bloody good toasting on that effort. Bravo!

[@giampieroprevidi6575]

Fa vivere il circuito e l'atmosfera. 🔝🔝🔝👏👏👏

[@philhawley1219]

Dell'ortos ,Contis, Desmo symphony. A superb rider too. Did not often see the Speedo drop much below 160 kmh(100mph). I have a kph Speedo on my old NCR Ducati as well, it makes me feel really fast. But I wish I could ride like this bloke!

[@davyboyclassic]

Thanks for the ride. Like a fool, I sold mine !!

[@kernowkimpy1600]

Sorry to hear that you sold your's, if only we could see into the future !!

[@paulm2467]

Me too, it was one of the original 200 with two separate seats, I still miss it 35 years later.

[@richardbehrle1496]

Awesome Awesome! It makes All the right sounds.

[@elcapitan560]

As a Ducati SS "grandpa" I can say this his carbs are badly synchronized. The throttles do not open concurrently! The distance between the two carbs was one of the main issues when "bowden cables" were used for actuating the throttles. I was told that Dell'Orto offered electric driven throttle drives, but they never replied to my letters in the late 1980s.

[@elcapitan560]

I had a Nippon Denso dashboard on my Laverda 750 SF2. But when I saw the original Veglia Borletti instruments on my Duc 750 SS, I thought no any others were more beautiful. I'm really an "Italo freak", they built the best and most beautiful vehicles of all time.

[@kernowkimpy1600]

Hi, thanks for your message and comments. Perhaps you could make a video of how to set up Delorto carbs ? Im always up for learning. I hope you enjoyed seeing a Bevel being used as it should be, even with unsynchronised carbs.

[@jesus25488]

Increíble espectacular esta moto de 34 años.

[@stephenanderson4603]

Excellent, well ridden 👍

[@ianbeattie1653]

Impressive ride for a parade lap, bike seemed to go well.

[@kernowkimpy1600]

Thanks Ian I did gave a clutch problem the day before the lap but thankfully it went ok it did scrape the fairing a few times but It was a great experience.

[@mariaeugeniaforasacco1577]

Amazing! gorgeous bike! 😍

[@codsupagain]

excellent riding. and on standard road gearing, by the look of it

[@theslimrealshady]

Nicely ridden.

[@badenpascoe3976]

nice smooth riding

[@johndonovan7352]

brilliant!

[@stuartmetcalfe547]

Hiya, I have managed to track down the photographer who took the picture of the three of us riding 900 Replicas/Hailwoods that day - let me know if you'd like details. Stuart Metcalfe

[@はるさん-j4w]

素晴らしい景色とバイクをありがとうございます😃👍

[@kernowkimpy1600]

Thank's I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@tiloraber627]

Perfect road ridin! Impressiv!

[@barriecooke4170]

That was excellent, if that was a parade lap then I'd mate see their idea of a hot lap? Was that his rear tyre locking up as he down shifted going into the corners?

[@kernowkimpy1600]

No it was not the rear tyre locking up, i'm not 100% sure where the noise comes from, you can only ever hear it on the GoPro video, i did think it may of been the clutch but i'm not sure. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video, i enjoyed riding the lap.

[@kenyoungman2231]

Absolutely brilliant. 5 star. Love the skill and the sound!! Gorgeous V twin ( or is it a "L") Can we see the bike please. Wish I had bought one back in the day...will be looking now! Ken Youngman

[@kernowkimpy1600]

Thank's for the comment, I've owned the bike for 36 years and to ride it on the TT circuit was a dream come true and I enjoyed every minute of it.

[@Desmodromic100]

@@kernowkimpy1600 Owned mine for 39 yrs, had it from new, have not ridden it for over 20 yrs, still covered over in the garage, prob needs a bit of fettling to run nice again, ride the Guzzi and triumph mostly, might see how much it will go for , for some other person to enjoy, or do i hang on to it ?

[@philhawley1219]

@@Desmodromic100 Please message me if you are seriously considering a sale. Thank you.

[@misterjones7929]

Nothing like a racing speed parade lap....?! :-)

[@Rick-uu5yo]

Crazy. It would have been great to see some shots of the bike; I have an 80/81 MHR and it's great to see what it can be done in the hands of a pro. Please make a vid showing the bike!

[@kernowkimpy1600]

I'm pleased that you enjoyed the video, i've owned the bike for 35 years its in original condition and i'm definitely not a Pro just someone who enjoys riding his bike.

[@Rick-uu5yo]

@@kernowkimpy1600 I have a question that you may be able to answer: My 80/81 has an odd two-piece fairing. I think it's an exact copy of the one piece but with a split; it doesn't have the lower cut-outs for the exhausts and the split is lower and at a different angle from the regular 81/82s. I scoured Google pictures and have found two other bikes with the same, both the same age. One (sold by Bonhams) was originally fitted with a one-piece but it got damaged and was replaced by the two piece like mine when it was still very new in '80. My guess is that a British shop manufactured some two piece fairings using the one piece as a mold is response to the PITA oil change routine with the one-pieces. I don't think it's an early factory Ducati fairing although all fairing parts, decals and colour are correct. The positioning of the white stripe and the big white "Ducati" indicate to me that the manufacturer didn't pay close attention; my white stripes and "Ducati" decals slope down instead of being parallel to the road. The Bonhams example is perfect and another is parallel to the road but way too low. When you look at pictures of MHRs, it's common to see the white stripes at odd angles. Anyhow, have you ever seen a fairing like mine and do you have any knowledge of it's history? For reference my bike frame is DM900SS 901057 and engine is 091558 DM860 D. Goldlines, black lower fork legs, stainless chain guard, no side covers. I believe the first, MK i MHRs, with the plastic tank covers were frames 900000 to 900300 which I think makes mine the 57th MHR built after the last MK I. It's one of the common UNM plates registered in March 81 in the rush before licensing fees jumped in the UK. I used Robert Miller's list (www.bevelheaven.com/data-squarecase.htm) to compare and it does suggest that mine is an '80 made bike. It's possible that it originally had a one-piece fairing. Here's the best example of the same fairing as mine, with the correct positioning of stripe and decals: www.bonhams.com/auctions/19290/lot/324/. Anyhow, I'm interested in your thoughts.

[@kernowkimpy1600]

@@Rick-uu5yo I have just noticed that the example you give for sale at Bonhams is DYP 931V that is one of the bikes that completed the Isle of Man lap with me, you can see the No plate at 17sec in the video and has now been rebuilt by the current owner using a one piece fairing which is correct and the bike looks great. The way i understand it the first 250 came with fiberglass covers over the tank (my friend had No 6 until he sold it recently), the next run came with polished edges to the wheel rims steel tank and with a one piece fairing and some came with certificates and some didn't apparently. Then came the two piece fairing which mine is and the DUCATI logo on the side of the fairing, after that came the side panel model with black calipers. My frame No is 901186 and like yours was registered in March 81 and is also UNM which like you say was registered to avoid licensing fees raised back then, i believe all bikes were imported by Coburn and Hughes and they registered them. The first owner acquired it in July 81. I would say your bike is like mine, two piece with gold calipers and black fork legs. Hope this helps.

[@Rick-uu5yo]

@@kernowkimpy1600 Our bikes are pretty close; my plate was UNM766W. I live in Canada now but still have the old plate and tax disc. I'm pretty sure my bike was dropped, not crashed but dropped; it has replica Contis to add to this suspicion. I guess the odd-ball fairing will remain a mystery; if it was originally a regular two-piece then it's odd that a badly scratched part would not simply be tidied and repainted. The bike hasn't been ridden since 1990, a crime I know. Winter plans include carb and brake rebuilds, a tank lining and I'm going to pull the heads just to check that all's OK and re-shim the rockers. The windscreen got broken during transit some years ago so I need a new one; I may ask you for exact dimensions of yours to ensure I order the right one. I'm going to repaint, stripe and logo the bottom fairing to make it look correct and I need to fabricate some fairing brackets. Thanks again for your video; I've been binging on desmo vids to kick myself into action.

[@Desmodromic100]

@@kernowkimpy1600 Mine came from Coburn & Hughes, same as.

[@pbdaytona]

Terrifying but beautiful

[@ymaginerick5804]

Félicitations ,congratulations

[@hl5867]

Perfekt 👏👏👏👏

[@billyburroo]

unless u have ridden a late 70s early 80s Vtwin ducati at speed u just don't understand how impressive they are

[@kernowkimpy1600]

Yes you’re definitely right about riding the 70’s and 80’s Ducati's, they’re so rewarding when you get it all right.

[@kazunari420509]

It seems that the air funnel is lascivious to the bad taste and the coloring of a single piece of paper. Great machine to choose a rider!

[@charlietrisic6879]

Me thinks this is not his first time at IoM.

[@kernowkimpy1600]

Your right its not my first time at the IOM but it is my first time doing a closed lap. And all i can say it was a fantastic experience. !

[@BassSwirls]

" I went so fast I saw God" ....me mate Gaz ....RIP

[@stephenbogert2109]

Fun! wish I got to ride my MHR mille there! Is there a reason you were keeping the speed down

[@kernowkimpy1600]

Hi Stephen, the event was a parade lap to celebrate 40 years of Mike's TT win in 1978. It also had Honda RC30's in the parade celebrating 30 years of manufacture. It was a chance in a lifetime to be able to do a lap of the TT course on closed roads. I had to keep telling myself not to rev the bike too much as the last thing I wanted was to have an engine failure, after all the bike is very nearly 40 years old. I believe the top speed is about 210 KPH. I did rev it near to the red line on the finish line.

[@bossarochannel]

ingat po enjoy the rides

[@thomastraddles1204]

Lovely lap on a cracking bike. I think that year was the last time for the enthusiast's parade lap. Just the old racers now. Shame

[@kernowkimpy1600]

Mike Hailwood Replica's were invited to join the Classic Racer Magazine parade lap being 40 years since Mike's win in 1978. It was a great experience and would love the chance to do it again.

[@thomastraddles1204]

@@kernowkimpy1600 I was there that year it was an impressive sight, lovely to see especially John Mcguinness doing a 100mph lap on a MHR waving to the specatators!

[@syakuhachirider]

私も81年式のＭＨＲに乗っているので判りますが高速コーナーは140ｋｍまでが限界でストレートは160ｋｍも出せれば充分だと思ってます。私も今年は念願のマン島へ行ってコースを走りたいと思っております。

[@kernowkimpy1600]

Hi, I hope it works out for you to get to the Isle of Man this year. You will be able to enjoy the section between Ramsey Hairpin and the Creg-na-Baa on a one way system. Have a great time.

[@petritis-]

💥❤🌹💥👋

[@TheReverb1]

Superb man; however I do not get it why you did it hard into town at around 165km/h that put me my neck hair crisp! (in a part was very dangerous indeed if some one does not know the curves etc) and then in most part of the "open road" you did it mild; only in couple of parts you put the bike at 175km/h or so. Thanks

[@kernowkimpy1600]

I'm pleased that you liked the video. The reason I kept the revs down on the straights was with a top speed of 220km/h I would of put the engine at risk revving to the red line and knowing this may be a once in a life time chance to ride the circuit on closed roads I didn't want to blow the engine up during the lap, the only time I took it to the red line was over the finish line.

[@ehtcom]

Wish I had never sold my 900S2

[@michaelvollmer9491]

No ugly screamin exhaust, no engineturns over 7500 rpm, it was a better kind of riding in the 70ies and 80ies. I love ridin my 900 SS .

[@ianalderton6683]

I was planning to join this, but the organisers insisted on one piece leathers, racing license, full 'race bike' scrutiny and zero recovery if anything happens 'out there'- not very attractive for a 'parade' costing quite a lot of money from my part. Now I see this film, I know I missed a great event and the organisers were obviously quite right ! ; )

[@kernowkimpy1600]

I did the parade on a full road motorcycle licence but did need one piece leathers, it did cost me quite a bit but worth every penny.

[@collegeravinedescabris554]

je trouve qu'il tire un peu court, la mienne à 5000rm j'étais à 150 km/h !!!

[@rcnelson]

A "Parade" lap? Rider must have gone over the ton.

[@はるさん-h2h]

熱いね🎉❤

[@bertie6355]

The chap on the vf400 must have sh** himself with two bevels coming past him at the same time on full chat. (at 6:50)

[@kernowkimpy1600]

I think the bike at 6.50 was a RC30 as the parade was also to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Honda RC30.

[@MeYou-yz2yz]

V-Twin For Victory. 😁

[@forthleft]

Shame it wasn't using top gearing.

[@robspierre3446]

I had to go change my shorts, out of glee, 2000 900ss