Ducati Recalls 2007-2008 1098 Models and 2008-2009 848 and 1098R Models for Charging System Problem

Ducati has issued a recall of certain 2007-2008 1098, 1098 Tricolore, and 1098R motorcycle models and 2008-2009 848 and 1098R motorcycle models.

The motorcycle charging system may be adversely affected by engine heat and stop operating. This results in damage to the voltage regulator and ensuing battery discharge.

7130 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

5 Ball Racing Team Art

Art for t-shirts, hats, and stickers

This above art was done for Keith Ball's (Bandit of Bikernet.com), Bonneville efforts. At first he used the design below but, then he asked me to modify a unused design originally proposed for the Chop 'n' Grind team.


The first design. As usually Keith wanted a pin-up


The original Chop N' Grind art


Digital color study

The designs were kept simple using only black, orange, and yellow to keep the printing cost down for the t-shirts and stickers. The color study was later done for a painted version I did for Michael Litcher's Stay Gold show in Sturgis. After the painting came back from Sturgis, I wanted to do some additional work on it. When I get the time, I'll post the complete procedure (step by step), of the painting process on Bikernet and a link on this site.