SoSo Ducati 916 Build Part 8: It's crunch time. Let's make it work!

[@CorsaGarage]

She's coming along beautifully! Great job, Taylor. The amount of dedication to film and build needs to be commended. It's damn hard work.

[@taylorwlaird]

Thank you, my friend. This thing wouldn't have happened without you ❤

[@Farlig69]

Commenting for the algorythm.... Man you should have waaaay more subs!

[@billrogers7928]

I miss my 1098 but I still have a 748 that now may turn into a 1098. Thanks for showing us some of the challenges you faced.

[@taylorwlaird]

You're welcome! I hope I can inspire more people to do builds like this. Not only is it really fun to build, but the end result is going to be spectacular.

[@finnjohn7729]

Sweet! I was especially enjoying watching your heater oscillating right on the beat of the music during that timelapse starting around 1:30 .. looked like it was dancing. Nice touch!

[@taylorwlaird]

My heater is starting to get as much attention as the bike and I am HERE FOR IT.

[@ronharding2643]

Only one problem man, videos ain't long enough! Epic build 🔥🔥🔥🔥🦆🤘

[@taylorwlaird]

I knowwww, but I’d rather leave you all wanting more? Or something?

[@vijaychauhan46]

Your work os fantastic, I like how the bike is turning out to be

[@taylorwlaird]

Holy moly, thank you!

[@Llama_vet]

Tyler your work ethic is impeccable, but let’s not ignore the work ethic of that fan! 😂

[@taylorwlaird]

That little heater gives me LIFE.

[@mancavecustoms13]

I see tough time at the impressions for you. Good vid, keep it up!

[@TheOriginalCoda]

I just came back from a trackday on my 748, so I'm even more eager now to see those extra ponies loaded up 😀

[@taylorwlaird]

I absolutely adored my 748 on track, but it definitely needed a bit more oomph. Maybe not 70hp more oomph, but 🤷‍♂

[@TheOriginalCoda]

@@taylorwlaird As you can imagine, I was being overtaken by the 1000's on the straights, but I was able to go around the outside on the following corner... so I'll take what I can get :-)

[@taylorwlaird]

@@TheOriginalCoda Oh, the ever-present straight-line-tough-guys. The FUNNEST people to pass on little bikes. It's almost worth keeping the 748 motor to make them that much more sad 😂

[@weaselswheels5258]

This is the best build on KZbin I’ve seen to be honest! I’m currently doing a superbike build series on my channel and I thought I was adding some trick parts to make my bike special but yours is on a totally different level. Love the channel can’t wait to see this done 👍

[@taylorwlaird]

Lordy, does that make me happy. Hopefully the algorithm will give me a break one of these days! And I'll check your build out now!

[@weaselswheels5258]

@@taylorwlaird I’m thinking how on earth are you going to top this in the future? Maybe I’m just old but I love these bikes imho these were the glory days of wsbk with foggy bayliss corsa haga edwards slight etc that was my favourite era proper homologation specials rc30’s and 45’s, ow01’s, zx7rr’s and the best of all imho the Yamaha r7 ow02 👌 Thank you for checking my channel out brother I hope you like it! I’m about half way through my build I’ll let you know when it’s finished and you can give me some advice on how to make it better if you wouldn’t mind 👍

[@taylorwlaird]

@@weaselswheels5258 I have a few ideas for a build in the future, but we’ll see. And agreed; not only are these things the most gorgeous sportbike ever, but they are truly formidable race bikes that cruuuushed at the hands of some truly talented racers. Hence, this “tribute” bike 🤷‍♂️

[@weaselswheels5258]

@@taylorwlaird couldn’t agree more buddy! I hope you like my build and the parts I am fitting. I’m annoyed with myself after seeing yours as my plan was to go full carbon fairing on mine also but I didn’t! I wish I had now I do have some carbon bits for it but should of gone full fairing!

[@Poorlybobsdad]

Looking forward to the next one 👍🏻

[@DesmoResto]

I love the bike, your attitude and approx to the build and the structure of the videos!! Epic job and and so pleased for you - hard work getting duly rewarded…👏👏

[@hilbilchillbil]

Bike is going to look awesome 😎

[@samiam4240]

Awesome build...

[@Roostabergers]

looks epic man, so great that it's all coming together.

[@MrCornhole98]

Right on man!!

[@fiddefriberg8903]

Great job. Can you share some photos on the installation for the seat you made. I am still figuring out the best way for main 750ssie

[@taylorwlaird]

The seat is attached by a very specific 916-era RS mount made from carbon fiber. You could pretty easily fab up something for your bike, as you'd just need some tabs with holes to mount the DZUS fasteners!

[@CT-zz6di]

You got this man !!!!

[@larryrenzosaenz]

More amazing stuff, the suspense is killing me! One thing, I worry about the choice of hose clamps in the fuel system. Does Ducati usually run regular screw-type clamps on the high pressure side of the pump, like at the injectors?

[@taylorwlaird]

The clamps I’m using are high-pressure ones from Radium Engineering… Only because I am not a fan of oettingers.

[@larryrenzosaenz]

@@taylorwlaird Well, there ya go! Thanks for the insight, TL. 👍

[@taylorwlaird]

@@larryrenzosaenz You're welcome! I mean, we'll find out soon whether or not my choice was the correct one 🤷‍♂

[@larryrenzosaenz]

@@taylorwlaird well, should your choice be flawed, surely a fiery death shall guarantee you revel at Valhalla's noble table!

[@taylorwlaird]

@@larryrenzosaenz LO DO I SEE MY BROTHERS

[@CNSFX]

So in terms of handling, with more power and a longer rear swing arm, what are your expectations compared to a 998 or even a 1098? Will you or someone else take it on track?

[@taylorwlaird]

I’m not sure what to expect, really, but I’m excited to find out! And I’ll be developing it and riding it at first, but I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not fast enough to truly exploit this beast. But… SoSo has some cool stuff planned in that department.

[@taylorwlaird]

Also, I think “old-school superleggera” would be apt.

[@CNSFX]

@@taylorwlaird cool, I’ll be watching, thanks for the reply!

[@taylorwlaird]

@@CNSFX Of course! I just love nerding out about these things.

[@phillipturner4945]

OK dumb question time. When you already had a 1098 what was the advantage of the 748 frame swap?

[@sosocycles]

Not a dumb question at all! It’s because we wanted the bike to be as close as we could reasonably get to a late 90s World Superbike Ducati, but without having to spend tens of thousands building a less reliable and less powerful motor.

[@ninobrown5524]

One video every two weeks isn't gonna cut it

[@taylorwlaird]

If I had more time, they would be way more frequent. I wish that were the case!