Restoration Of An Abandoned Ducati 748 SPS - Genuine Barn Find!
This time we're back to restoring motorcycles namely this Ducati 748 SPS that was abandoned by its owner long ago and left to rot in this barn, but I've since saved it and restored it back to fully road going condition and found it a lovely new home to live in with its new owner. I hope you enjoy this episode and will leave a little like and a comment to show your support. Enjoy.
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Restoration Of An Abandoned Ducati 748 SPS - Genuine Barn Find!
straight to the point, attention to details, good work and skills, no shitty music, pure explanation about the restoration progress... kudos to you sir, can't wait for ur next projetc videos... big thanks... 🎉
Thank you, Glad you enjoyed it :)
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It's the "no shitty music" for me. Please all builders, stop putting music on your videos.
First time I've seen a mechanic who take note of important details while doing some repairs. This guy is a Legend.
Just the kind of restoration video I like to watch. less talk and more action, natural sound, no exaggeration! Keep up the good work mate.
This restoration is even more impressive when you realise he's done it in only an hour!! Huge respect 👍
While having tea break in the middle!
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When your paid by the job and not the hour you get very productive
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Even after all the years that have passed since this bike was designed it is still one of the best looking, and sounding machines of all time, and it was a joy to see you bring it back to its former glory, 😎👍. Eagerly awaiting the next rebuild.
Thank you, really glad you liked it :)
Sounds rough to me.
@@johnferguson40 It's a Ducati
@@4Kandlez I don't care what it is, gasses are leaking and the head is knocking.
@@johnferguson40 that's a dry clutch and think you'll find the gases are leaking from the end of the exhaust outlet 😂
Anyone who has ever done a similar project knows how much work is involved. And you always make it look so easy. Many Kudos and thanks for the video. 😊
Thank you so much for that comment :)
I’ve got a few Ducati’s, I don’t tend to trust others to work on them so I do it myself, but you could work on my bikes any day 👍
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I enjoyed the video immensely, your knowledge and attention to detail is something to be proud of. I am 70 years old and hearing that bike makes we want to go riding again. Just don't tell my wife. Cheers
Thank you for bringing this beautiful machine back to life!!! It's perfect!!!! Love the yellow!! Everyone wants red but yellow is best!!!!
Wow, you amaze me with the amount of work you put into, not only restoring the bikes/cars but also the hours editing the videos, it must take you hours of video work setting up shots, then putting them together. Thank you for your time and effort.
Thank you for your kind comment and for watching :) Yeah it does take a really long time to make these videos, I spend all day the workshop filming and working and then come home to spend all night editing the footage I basically work round the clock 7 days a week.
@@RRCRestoration Well thanks, you've only made me want to get another Ducati. Been Missing that sound.
what is the price?
@@RRCRestorationbore off
Always a happy moment when I see you have released a new video. Stellar work as always.
OMFG - I'm at work and now I absolutely CAN NOT WAIT to get home and put this up on the big screen!!!!
Being in work has never stopped me!
I hope you enjoy it my friend :)
Watching it on the big screen now mate 👍
I left work early to watch.🤣
Wait till you see the comedy cam belt tensioner test, it is not to be missed 😂
The 748 was always seen as the baby brother... The 916 design was years ahead of it's time. One of those few cases. I had lots of Ducati model bikes, and my huge collection started from my first 916. Always loved this bike. And if money was no object, even the 748 would be in my garage today. thanks for sharing this rebuild.
Just watched this, first time I've watched your videos, you're a perfectionist ! The time taken in the filming this must have at least tripled your actual job time . Switching seamlessly from one shot to another as you inserted a part takes a lot of time and forethought as a one man band !! Great explanations , and a fantastic job done . A well deserved restore for an iconic bike ! 👍 Keep up the good work pal ! 👏
Long format motorcycle restoration?! Yes! Thank you!
Enjoy :)
you're welcome
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One of the best hours of youtube content I've ever seen, truly inspiring! 👏🏼
Thank you so much :)
Hours? Omg this video is indeed 1h long 😅.
This is next level talent, and a true example of loving your job.
Kudos to you for explaining the process of an outstanding restoration of a beautiful machine. I'm in the process of hopefully buying a 1999 Ducati 748.
It's hard to believe this bike was designed more than 30 years ago, what a beautiful machine! Stellar work on the restoration. Keep them coming. New subscriber here 👍
Ducati was one of the best bikes you could own back then
@@jasonlapp4559 still is
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Remembering the introduction of 916 like it was yesterday.. time sure flies..
You obviously know your way around a Ducati! It is a pleasure to watch such a skilled mechanic/restorer.
Thank you, cheers :)
A spectacular restoration for the abandoned Ducati 748 SPS! Truly a rediscovery from bygone years!
As someone that appreciates cleanliness and organization I like how clean and organized your shop is.
Just finished watching this video whilst my wife is watching some rubbish Australian wedding show on TV. This is the best thing I’ve seen on KZhead for ages. How long did it take to complete. Phenomenal work and it’s amazing to me that you had the right tools to hand straight away, I’m always rummaging around through various drawers and toolboxes. Hope the new owner is as happy with the bike as I was watching you put it all together. Best wishes from Wales.
I particularly loved the Zip tie holding the grinder to the bench lol. The amount of professionalism you show in all your video's is amazing and inspirational. This video was spectacular! Foam to dust years are like dog years, 7-1 ratio lol.
Haha glad you enjoyed it :)
Growing up I had an enduro 80 and my little brother thought it was funny to see me work on it more then i rode... This restoration is a gem.
Most restoration is buy new stuff to replace the old one. This guy restore almost everything, even the front suspension. Respect.
I was very disheartened by your opening comments about how this restoration was going to go. I’m halfway through the video and it’s only bloody brilliant 🎉❤😅 you are doing such a bang up job on this old duck. And boy does she ever need it. It’s so good to see it wasn’t ragged to death before being abandoned. Absolutely love the Chanel and content. ❤
Thank you for leaving a comment and I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed the video :)
Woooow !! One hour plus RRC !! Best Wednesday in 2023 so far ❤
Enjoy :)
I’m always amazed at people who can build/rebuild things. My dad could. My grandfather was a master mechanic and farmer and my great grandfather was a blacksmith. Me. I can ride a motorcycle. But don’t ask me to fix/repair. I can do oil changes and put gas in them and that’s it. Great video!
My dad rebuilt/repaired fine mechanical watches & wall/table clocks. As a child I used to watch him work.
Thank you! You did it perfectly! Just like when I fix or restore or maintain equipment or my Land Rover. 1. blow dust away, 2. wash 3. dry, 4 start disassembling, and so on. And your shop is CLEAN! Thank you again!
So nice and fulfilling to see a bike restoration in one episode!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)
Lol restoration my A**. That bike was basically mint, just dirty and some corrosion. The oil was virtually fresh still and the sparkplugs still good. This wasn't a restoration, this was a service 🤣🤣
Awesome job as always and certainly a lot more work went in to this than was shown on video, for a non full resto the bike looked immaculate when finished.
Cheers buddy, Glad to see that you know exactly how much work is involved in restoring these bikes.
It's hard to believe these bikes were first unveiled in 94! They look brand new still! If someone had an example that was in this condition it would be easy to think it was a brand new bike! Truly a timeless design!
This is my types of videos NGL.. 40 to 1 Hour long restorations.. no sound track, straight up Voice over with a little bit of saturation.. this is beautiful
Hands down one of the best restoration channels! You do every aspect of the build, you are very skilled.
you're too kind :)
Probably the best restoration video of anything I've ever seen. Love that we see start to finish in one video, not spread over weeks and weeks. If that's not a full restoration I don't know what is. Beautiful. I know, will go and watch the 916 video now 🙂
Another masterclass from the boss . Great to see your cinematography skills adding to the overall polished article . Love the test ride and on board footage, which finishes up the video perfectly. Well done , top notch job from a truly skilled biker . Can't wait for the next bike project !
A true motorcycle archaeologist. One-of-a-kind.
An SPS deserves the full RRC magic. As you say that is a pity.
Just ran across your channel and just love what you are doing. Doesn't hurt that the 748 is my all time favorite. I have had several standard 748, a 748L and two 748RS. Having rebuilt all of them and raced a couple, your video filled me with many memories. Thanks
Without doubt, the most interesting bike restoration project I've watched to date. Superbly executed and simply explained, together with your excellent knowledge and skills. Last, but not least, what a fantastic project bike to work on. I didn't think it was possible to raise it from the dead, but you proved me wrong. I'll be watching your other restoration videos with interest. Very well done!
This motorcycle is an ultimate brilliant! One of the most stunning sportbikes ever built! The work is perfect! True pleasure to watch!
Simply amazing!!! Thank you for all the great hints and for taking us for the ride of this restoration. 🎉
i really appreciate how organised this man is.
Coś wspaniałego bardzo przyjemnie się to ogląda dobrze że są jeszcze tacy ludzie jak ty❤
love the content you make on here . awesome work you did on this 748 SPS even not being full resto still looks like a million bucks!!!!!
It's bad to see in what initial conditions you can find a piece of art like this 748 sps. It's beautiful and even ugly at the same time to see in which conditions a restored bike that anyone can buy is in the origin, and then how can it be restored. I prefer good and preserved pieces to totally restored ones. A big thumb up from Italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
Amazing how you make it seem like you took care of this in under a week lol. You're an inspiration. Love these vids and I hope to see many more!
This is going to be a great restoration. These are great bikes, and it’s a shame to see this beauty in such disrepair. But I know you will give this bike the proper restoration it deserves.
This has been SUCH a treat! An hour's worth of Mr. RRC doing his spectacular thing. I've spread the watching of it over several opportune times when I can just sit and disappear in it for a while. Kind of a shame I've finished it, so hurry up and drop us another soon dude 😁. Ooh aren't we demanding 😂. You shouldn't be so bloody good, that's the problem 😉👉👉👉. Thanks man 🙏. 😎
That bike just got a whole new life to live all over again... you did an amazing job 👏🏻...🫡I salute you ✨
This looks like an absolute pleasure to work on. Considering it is a 'partial' restoration it turned out amazing. Any more than this level would have made it a show queen. Kudos to your skills and attention to detail. Keep doing what you are doing 😁
What an absolute enjoyment to watch your videos. Proper restoration and I love how careful you deal with every piece!
Thank you, glad you liked it :)
great to see you add so much value in the right way to do things, the front wheel, covering the ecu, thanks for the tip on the headlights, i will have to do them on mine. I have covered 54 thousand miles on mine and owned since 2006. Lovely to see the work you carried out on this one. Mine when the injectors are balanced sounds so sweet. Great to see your work
Restoration videos of motorbikes are truely amazing to watch.❤
Wow. I just found this channel and I am already a fan. It is so relaxing and satisfying to watch. Thank you for all your effort. You got yourself a new subscriber and I seriously think you deserve more.
Maravilloso, que trabajo tan magistral, You tube no es lo mismo sin este contenido, esté canal es el rey 👑 de los canales de restauración,un saludo desde armenia Quindío y un millón de gracias por darnos momentos de alegría, bendiciones 🔧🤝🏍️🔩💝
What a joy to watch this process. So many specialty tools, so many parts. I’m a technician and it looks daunting. Impressive.
An absolutely enthralling watch - I loved every minute of that. Top work Sir.
You have done an amazing job restoring that Ducati 748 SPS. I absolutely love the 748 and the 998 Ducati. I would aspire to have one in my collection.
Thank you, glad you like it :)
Absolutely great job! Not only on the motorcycle but also amazing video editing! Congrats from Portugal 🙂👍🇵🇹
This and the 916 are the most beautiful bikes ever made. Great job!
Wow. What a beautiful job you did, seriously admirable. Detail oriented and done right, resulting in a fantastic bike. Thanks for sharing!
Some of the best video editing I've ever seen on KZhead! I hope folks appreciate there is almost as much work in the editing as the restoration. Superbly done!
Agree 100%
I have 40 years riding bikes and have always ridden them as if I had just purchased, just exactly the way you gently tested your machine, just shifting gently and smoothly with low rpms, that way you can really feel the engine like a cat purring
Yes, I also like to feel the engine by gently using it ( most of the time ). Only occasionally I ride bike fast for a short distance. So, I totally understand what you mean.
Amazing that there are so many barns in the world that unknown to anyone have been hiding a priceless classic car or bike for so many years until now… awesome..
I love watching someone bring relevance to what others would send to the scrap yard. Good show.
Sua habilidade é incrível e você ainda ajuda a preservar a história, parabéns!!
So true. This bike looks amazing with its new lease on life.
Great work buddy everything you did was spot on - I always watch these videos and end up seeing all the mistakes...you know your stuff clearly. It brought back memories of my 999, so many similarities on the engine/belts etc. And I've ridden that road a 1000 times so we're in the same part of the world! Good luck
Fantastic effort you guys, you both deserve a good medal for perseverance. What a great project, thoroughly enjoyed that. Thank you for letting us come along for the journey.
I remember back when my mate pulled up to the guardroom on his new 748 and it sounded broken. "It's the clutch plates" he said 😂 Hell of a bike, as is the 916 sp. The memory of the sound droning out of the pipes when engine braking coming down hill still gives me tears and goosebumps. A right nice job you've done there, mate! Good on you and hope the owner treats her good and rides safe 🖖
The timeless beauty and iconic sound of this bike continue to captivate enthusiasts even after all these years. Your restoration work brought it back to its former glory, showcasing its true potential. I can't wait to see what you have in store for your next rebuild project! Keep up the amazing work! 🏍🔧👌
Very well said.
Another great build! Despite the limitations in the build brief you managed to make it look stunning. Well done!
i have binge-watched your motorcycle videos and just love them. Thanks so much for taking theme to make them and for striking a great balance between entertainment and education. For me i prefer the more detailed descriptions and technical info as, having recently retired, i want to do more to my bikes and even look for a project or two to restore. Your videos inspire me, thanks pal
Love the Celebrations bins for parts 😂😂😂!😊
Outstanding looking bike and a fantastic video, man! Love the hour-long format, too! Cheers for all the effort you put into each video - absolutely sterling work, mate! 🍻🤘💜
I'm definitely with you. The length of this video was perfect. Also the quality of work was outstanding.
Absolutely loved the episode, I couldn't look away for the whole hour ! Well done mate and I look forward to future episodes 👍👍enjoying from Australia 🇦🇺 🏴
Thank you so much really happy to hear you enjoyed it :)
"Not to worry, I'm on the case now". Best intro ever! I love this video.
My 2000 Honda CBR 929 needs a restoration and overhaul with 77k miles on the clock. I don't have the garage space to start it, but I'm inspired. Good job💪🏆
Great save, a very informative video, and what a beautiful cycle... and she sure sounds terrific too! Many thanks.
Fabulous stuff. Always so wonderful to see time, effort and prodigious skill put into restoring beautiful machinery that would otherwise decay beyond repair. Well filmed and produced too. I once almost bought a 748 back in '02 but made the silly mistake of riding my Blackbird to the dealer. At the time I felt like my pushbike had more power. How silly, wrong, (young and stupid) I was back then! Cheers mate from Australia - Dave
To me, power is not everything.
Another garage queen restored.
I think the most amazing bit, besides the beautifully restored Ducati was that belt tensioner app on the iPhone! That’s crazy cool!
Você é um artista, ficou top essa máquina. Um abraço do Brasil.
Perfect job. Not only the restoration, also the filming. 👍
Thank you, glad you liked it :)
These bikes were works of art, despite being down on power to compared to their competitors . Nice to see you restore it.
Love your unconventional way of fixing the bike. It simple and very very cost-effective. Unlike other motorbikes restoration and repairers I have seen on KZhead
Congratulations! you improve on every video. Even with a partial restoration it looks like new or better than new😀
Thank you so much :)
Excelente trabalho!!!! Parabéns do Brasil!!!!
I almost bought a 748 SPS many years ago. The deal didn't go through in the end, but I did end up with an Ducati ST4. Same engine really, just a 916. Great bikes indeed. I have a Ducati Monster 1200 now, but still, I some times miss the rattling of that dry clutch. A friend of mine asked one time if there was something wrong with my bike, all I told him was Ducati, as if that explained everything.
Nicely done!! It's a cry and shame that a thorougbred bike like that is neglected!! 👏👏
Looks and sounds great. Excellent job and great camera work. Thanks very much.
Que trabalho maravilhoso, video super detalhado. Ganhou um novo seguidor. Parabéns do Brasil !!!!!
Thank you for your time and effort.
I don’t even ride bikes but that Ducati is sharp looking, even with faring off… enjoyed the video. Nice job from New Jersey👍🏻
Thank you for saving/restoring this piece of art! Awesome job! Very inspiring!
Beautiful! Another restoration masterpiece 💛
Thank you :)
Always loved this era of Ducati's in yellow!
You're making it look easy, but surely enough we can all see and appreciate the allround craftsmanship. Plus now I have a very good general idea what this duc looks like naked. Thanks!
This is pure restoration, done with passion and patience. Respect 🙏
Great restoration, Quick question will you be restoring the other bikes that were sitting in that barn with the 748? Would love to see you restore them and give them a new life.Great vid btw keep up the good work 👍
Bro that engine dissasembly was overkill xd
This was now an hour well spent watching you transform an icon to its former glory🏍