Emily has her new dress.

Well, taking the opportunity this weekend as the weather was fair I popped on Emily's newly adorned fairings. I just have to add the #9 to the seat unit and renew a Celeres racing decal, then finish with a final wax on, wax off for the upcoming show at Shepton Mallet on the 7th - 8th February.

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I've also replaced the modern black rev counter with another one in white for that classic look. As part of the show regulations I've drained the tank of fuel although my new fluid syphon device decided not to play so it was back to plan A, even petrol fumes leave an awful taste in the mouth. I also had to disconnect the battery which turns out to weigh about the same as the entire bicycle that Richard Hammond was riding in tonight's edition of Top Gear, around 800 grams. She'll be on display on the Ducati Owners Club stand there and Liz and I will be there on and off all weekend, I have a limited amount of photos from the Isle of Stuart and Emily in action to give away so make sure you find us to get one. 
See you there I hope.

 

Time for a winter refresh.

Well the old track bodywork is off and a little bit of cleaning is required, mostly just brake and clutch dust along with bobbles of tyre rubber.
We will of course most certainly be applying for a slot again at this year's Classic TT so I took the opportunity to get some of the required shots you need with your application. You need to add photos of your bike with and without fairings along with an action shot. Last year we had just the photos you can find at the very beginning of this blog. Now we have plenty!

Occasionally the cat seems to take a shine to the nose fairing that has been on the conservatory table during the off season.

Finally for now we're all off to the Bristol Classic Bike show at the showground Shepton Mallet soon so it seemed like a good time to unveil the new livery for this year. I may have to change the race number but live long Giancarlo the Lion of Jesi.