This 2000 Ducati 748 is one of the roughest Ducati projects I’ve taken on — and this is where the rebuild begins.

I found this Ducati 748 after it had been sitting for years, and calling it a “barn find” might be generous. The bike is in seriously rough shape, with years of neglect, corrosion, grime, and plenty of unknown problems waiting to be uncovered.

In this first episode of the Ducati 748 rebuild and restoration series, I’m tearing into the bike to see just how bad it really is and figuring out what it will take to bring this classic Ducati sportbike back to life.

The goal is to restore this 2000 Ducati 748 while keeping the character and appearance of the original bike. Before we can get anywhere near riding it, though, there’s a LOT of work ahead.

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🔧 In this episode:
• 2000 Ducati 748 barn find inspection
• Assessing the condition of the motorcycle
• Beginning the Ducati 748 teardown
• Finding years of neglect and corrosion
• Inspecting the engine and major components
• Figuring out what needs to be rebuilt or replaced
• Planning the complete Ducati 748 restoration

This will be a multi-part Ducati 748 rebuild series, so follow along as this neglected Italian superbike goes from a rough barn find to a fully restored motorcycle.

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Time Stamps:
00:00 Start
0:06 Evaluating The Bike
3:15 Disassembly inspection
8:35 Bike Wash & Detail
11:17 wheels removed
15:40 Gas Tank
21:44 Brake Rotos & Bearings
23:55 Controls & Suspension
27:18 Exhaust
29:17 Rear End
30:42 Engine Components

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