Let's see your old bevel Ducati

[orangeback]

lets see some pictures of your old bevel Ducatis (Darmah, SS, GT, MHR, GTS, round case ,square case ETC). as i was suprised on how man people in here own them, or have had, :innocent:
ill crack it of with mine
SD900 with drop bars, Ive hade for 11 years :shit: :scooter:

[limbimtimwim]

That's a cool bike!

Do Darmahs have oil filters (Before that, they didn't, right?) ? What are they like to maintain?

[98tls]

calling TLDV8........les this thread was made for you......

[orangeback]

That's a cool bike!

Do Darmahs have oil filters (Before that, they didn't, right?) ? What are they like to maintain?

yes it has a small filter beneith the front cyl carby, they are a bike that like to be tinkered with all the time, had the motor and box done twice at great cost $$$$$$, second time i put 8 new V2 gears in it as the the o/e ones where lossing there hardining, but if you change the oil reg, and warm them up to get that SAE 50 oil warm your fine.

[HenryDorsetCase]

the closest I have is a piston out of one that lives on the windowsill of my gargre..... a friend of mine had one in the day, nice bike. once wound up, locomotive stable, and such a nice noise... (misty eyed memories....)

[SuperDave]

That's a great looking bike!

[Richard Mc F]

Hmmm if I manage to attach it, my bitza S2900, 60k on the clock, and then I think me and the missus better ride to Kaiawa for fish n chip lunch.

[Maha]

Hmmm if I manage to attach it, my bitza S2900, 60k on the clock, and then I think me and the missus better ride to Kaiawa for fish n chip lunch.

Did you pass through Warkworth 2up last weekend Richard?....
Think it was last weekend, we were at the Bridgehouse having a drink....:yes:

[sAsLEX]

The new old looking Ducatis aint looking too bad

[Richard Mc F]

Did you pass through Warkworth 2up last weekend Richard?....
Think it was last weekend, we were at the Bridgehouse having a drink....:yes:

That was me, thought I saw a blue triumph parked there.
Would have stopped :drinkup: but the mrs was not feeling well, we were on our way up to Leigh for the Anika Moa gig, stayed at a local motel cruised back the next day down through 16.

Can't get the woman off the back now she has had a taste :scooter: around Awhitu yesterday, Kaiaua today

[cowpoos]

heres a fine example of a old duc bevel drive.....

[merv]

Way back in my first year at Uni in ChCh one guy had an old 450 bevel drive but he only came out for one ride with us and the shame is I do not have any photos of it to share. Then he left as a drop out never to be seen by me again.

[Kickaha]

1982 SD900 I owned it for 6 years (I think) and did around 50,000km on it including the Southern Cross and two Rusty Nuts 1000 milers

In that time it had a crank done (V2 one shit itself with 11,000km on it) a little end bush and gearbox output shaft bearing

I put the SS fairing on as I got tired of having a sore neck trying to keep up with maniacs on the Ducati club rides

The shot loading it onto a boat is on Stewart Island after the Rakuria Sunset Rally in 1994

If I could afford it I'd have another one tomorrow although the one I really lust after is a MHR1000

[Richard Mc F]

heres a fine example of a old duc bevel drive.....

Desmodronic yes, but observe the rubber drive belt to the left of picture.....pppfttt should red ya for of topic :whocares:

[98tls]

Way back in my first year at Uni in ChCh one guy had an old 450 bevel drive but he only came out for one ride with us and the shame is I do not have any photos of it to share. Then he left as a drop out never to be seen by me again. Damn....wonder if it still lives somewere................

[HenryDorsetCase]

If this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=76922484&key=549446) goes for anything like its opening bid I reckon its good buying. I really love that motor in the road frame with the frame mounted half fairing like the one on the 900SS

:love:

[T.W.R]

:shutup::love:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=18276&d=1129879327

1) Lewis pass 91 Punakaiki Rally (Mud Run) Mate's 81 SD, had a 8mm allen key hose clamped to the gear lever shaft, electrics hated rain, but a bloody great bike.

2) MHR on song just down the road from home.

3) Mate's 80 LS(not a SL, the ID plate had LS stamped on it) 500 Pantah, crap starter motor, so was bump started everywhere:lol: cost my mate 2 lots of 2yr loss of licence within 5yrs. It had a heap of coin thrown at it while it was off the road but ended up having an appetite for clutches. (maybe not a bevel but it's the era).

[98tls]

nice TW.....................:Punk:

[Dazza]

Bugger must scan photo's of my old S2900, spent shit loads on the motor with V2 Oz, she was my first :love: @ the tender age of 18 :bye:

[jim.cox]

[QUOTE=orangeback;819896]lets see some pictures of your old bevel Ducatis QUOTE]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=4565

:)

[idb]

I've owned mine for about seven years and I don't think I've got any photos of it!

Except for these taken over the last couple of weeks.

[orangeback]

this is hot

[orangeback]

This is hot

[jim.cox]

This is hot

But they aren't bevels :)

=mjc=

[orangeback]

But they aren't bevels :)

=mjc=
I know, but cool what you can do with an ss or monster , could be on my next project list :shutup: :dodge:

[Forest]

I know, but cool what you can do with an ss or monster , could be on my next project list :shutup: :dodge:

Looking at the rear swing-arm, both of those bikes appear to be the limited edition Paul Smart replica.

[T.W.R]

Looking at the rear swing-arm, both of those bikes appear to be the limited edition Paul Smart replica.

Nah they're both 1000S base models, the swingarm is straight where the Paul Smart rep has an arched swingarm. Think they're a bit plump looking, SS dukes were lean beasts:love:

[Forest]

Nah they're both 1000S base models, the swingarm is straight where the Paul Smart rep has an arched swingarm. Think they're a bit plump looking, SS dukes were lean beasts:love:

You're absolutely right. I must have spent too long looking at that motion induced blindness link! :yes:

[SPman]

How about a working bevel drive...

My GT750 in '74 - Buller Gorge.

No pix of the 750SS unfortunately - didnt have it long enough........sigh....

[mstriumph]

*sigh*
almost as gorgeous then as he is now :love:

[The_Dover]

jesus John, did you live in those bushes behind you there??

[mstriumph]

so ... which bit of 'gorgeous' don't u understand Dover? :innocent:

[jim.cox]

This is hot

Here's the real thing :)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-78277126.htm

:)

[Hailwood]

That ss is sure sexy looking. I used to own an 80 SD900, an 82 SD900 and also had an 83 MHR but cant find any pics right now

[Forest]

If I had more money, I would have loved to bid for the following:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-76599969.htm

[Eddieb]

196something 250 narrow case.

It's a runner but never been registered on NZ roads. Was originally a 350 but that blew up and the 250 was put in. It's my very slow project.

No idea of the real model, the original UK papers show it was registered as a 1972 Mark 3 which would make it a wide case, but the narrow case frame was only made between 1964? and 1968. It has standard bars rather than clips on's so isn't a Mach 1/Diana, maybe a Monza?

BSA bantam tank
No side covers
Unknown seat

Anyone knows of any bits lying around, especially a tank, seat & side covers let me know.

(Pics are about 700kb each, sorry if you're on Dial up.)

Eddie

[TLDV8]

Anyone knows of any bits lying around, especially a tank, seat & side covers let me know.

US Ebay is probably the best resource for Single parts at reasonable prices...but you never know your luck. (here)


http://motors.search.ebay.com/_British-European_W0QQbsZSearchQQcatrefZC6QQcoactionZcompar eQQcoentrypageZsearchQQcopagenumZ1QQfcclZ1QQfclZ3Q QfposZQ5AIPQ2fPostalQQfromZR10QQfrppZ50QQfsooZ2QQf sopZ2QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1QQsacatZ35602QQsadisZ200QQsam cmZ6028QQsargnZQ2d1QQsaslcZ2QQsbrftogZ1QQsofocusZu nknown

I managed to find a pair of 750 cylinders,a bare front head with no damage and Aprilia switch gear from Australia...NOS Aprilia indicators from Europe and other parts from the US..

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[Brian d marge]

Witty Ducati in luton

I had one of those, mine was a 239 cc French Model , but I did a few things to it ,,twin plug m green and white cam , piston etc ,,,top 100 mph ,,,JUST ,,,only JUST

They were all bought in by the ducati importer ( castle , coombs ?? cant remember ,,but have the adress somewhere ..liverpool way !~)
in the mid 70 s ,, they used a lot of similar componets

John Wittman has been racing these thing for years ,,even made a twin cam engine

Look in any old british bike mag for his address ,,, ( luton England )

BTW　　 　　The 250 is the nicest of the bunch ,,the rest just vibrated ,,,

Stephen

[SPman]

　The 250 is the nicest of the bunch ,,the rest just vibrated ,,,
The rest weren't to bad if they were carefully assembled and set up. Rode a 450 in "72, which was quite smooth, considering. However, as for the 6 volt electrics.........

[Dooly]

Saw this on TM.
Kinda tickled my fancy as a project or something.
Whats the issue with parts etc, any probs?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=79905307

[TLDV8]

Saw this on TM.
Kinda tickled my fancy as a project or something.
Whats the issue with parts etc, any probs?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=79905307

That bike is not a 1978 for a start...Wrong tail,no kick start,guard shape to flat..etc etc
Sure,they are good bikes but old now.If you get a lemon,bend over. :laugh:
If you get a good one,change the oil regularly and generally look after it,it will deliver many good miles and adventures.
They are still a great tourer with a set of Koni's and some decent fork oil.

I would say $4000/$5000 would not go that far on the engine if done in a shop.

Perhaps little change out of $2000 for a conrod kit and a gasket set.

*
Since my last post a set of Fuel taps are on the way for the GT and got a mint rechromed headlight surround from Australia...The quest continues....

The pic of the Aprilia switch up the page,the seller i got that off put another one on Ebay,winning bid US$177 (nz$264) :confused:

Still running and over nz$400..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ducati-Aprilia-light-switch-w-wiring-for-GT-Sport-Bevel_W0QQitemZ290058511590

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ducati-GT-750-Roundcase-Lower-bevel-drive-gears_W0QQitemZ320057790908

[Dooly]

Thanks for that.
So the bike is a mongrel?

[Dazza]

Here's a photo of my Mates SD from the time when I owned my S2, it's in bits waiting for rebuild number 2, Bugger,won't let me download bmp's

[TLDV8]

Thanks for that.
So the bike is a mongrel?


It appears to be in great condition,its just not a 1978.
It has a new number plate so maybe there was some confusion at some stage.
A 1978 is a whaletail..regarded as the best looking by some.
Another typical Trade Me auction with tiny dark pictures and no information.
You would want to see the full work history on the bike or have a very close look to see the general state of it if owner serviced.There manor and answers will quickly determine walking away.

[idb]

Thanks for that.
So the bike is a mongrel?

A 1978 would have a kick-start (as well as electric) and whale tail.

[Dooly]

Since we have Motoweb here at work I ran the plates etc.
This is what came up.
Maybe someone can make sense of the VIn and other details?

Registration details
Registered overseas: No
First registered in NZ: 7-Jan-1986
Last registration: Re-registered 16-Dec-1996

Vehicle Identification
Year 1978 VIN 7A857001196902783
Make Ducati Chassis 902783
Model 900 Main colour Black
Submodel Darmah Second colour Gold
Engine Assembly
Number 902908 Country of origin Australia
Capacity 900 cc Previously registered in Not entered
Power Not entered Assembled Outside New Zealand
Fuel type Petrol Body style Motorcycle
Alternative

Odometer readings Registration plates

24-Nov-2005 WOF 73,449 Km
24-Mar-2005 WOF 73,286 Km
23-Dec-2003 WOF 73,164 Km
31-Jan-2003 WOF 72,959 Km
16-Dec-1996 WOF 72,737 Km

16-Dec-1996 89TLC (Standard)
7-Jan-1986 8PMO

[TLDV8]

Chassis 902783

Engine Number 902908

The engine number is 1978.
The frame number is 1978.

1978 SD900 in the attached pic,it may have simply had the wheels (magnesium speedlines which could crack and were normally replaced with alloy FPS items which became standard in 1980) and seat unit replaced.Depends if someone was looking for original or just a rider.

The 1978 is small port head ,36/38 mm stepped crank pin.
The later bikes had got about all that was going by then..big port heads like the SS (1979),straight 38mm crankpin (1980)..3 dog gearbox's (late 1981)..All items phased in from around 1979.
It was all over for the Beveldrive by the mid 1980's.
Change the oil and don't rev the crap out of them and they are fine.

[Dooly]

Thanks for that mate.

I was considering it as a project, not a resto, a rider that needed a scrub up and perhaps a few mods here and there in a slightly non stock way.

[jim.cox]

.
Change the oil and don't rev the crap out of them and they are fine.

Yes, change the oil regularly.

but the desmo engine is designed to rev.

Lugging them in too high a gear is what kills them fastest.

Give them tit, lots of tit. They like it that way

=mjc=
.

[TLDV8]

Yes, change the oil regularly.

but the desmo engine is designed to rev.

Lugging them in too high a gear is what kills them fastest.

Give them tit, lots of tit. They like it that way

=mjc=
.


I said don't rev the crap out of them,not don't rev them.
Who would lug any bike in any gear.
Keep taking a "stock" pistoned SD over 8000 rpm and you will not only !@#$ it long term but it had made its "stock" 52 rwhp long ago.
Not to mention the "stock" combustion chamber is 1950's technology so you are wasting your time.
"Stock" SD engine and 5000 to 7500 rpm sure but the piston speed with a 74.4mm stroke is very high and obviously the stress is squared by the rpm.

The flipside,spend enough on mods,conrods,quality high compression pistons,ceramic coating and welded heads with reangled valves,41mm FCR's,good cams and a clutch that will take the abuse and you can turn over 9000 rpm and close to 90 rwhp.
For how long is the question...All depends on how much time and money is spare.

Never hurts to have a TL as another bike. :laugh:

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[Eddieb]

The engine number is 1978.
The frame number is 1978.



Are you able to determine ages for other models? I'm still trying to establish the real age of my 250.

It was last registered in the UK as a '72 Mark 3, which would make it a wide case, but it's a narrow case so must be sometime between about ~'64-'68.

I'd like to get some sort of real age on it, the closer it is to 66, the closer it is to being a classic.

Eddie

[Dazza]

Never hurts to have a TL as another bike. :laugh:
>
Ya bugger I'm jealous, what yr is the 860. I spent about $9000 on the engine of my S2 with V2 in 96, dulp,did everything except reangled valves.Did go like shit and even idled when I got it back fm.Oz.

[TLDV8]

Ya bugger I'm jealous, what yr is the 860. I spent about $9000 on the engine of my S2 with V2 in 96, dulp,did everything except reangled valves.Did go like shit and even idled when I got it back fm.Oz.

Dazza..It's a 1973 750 GT :cool: ..I also sent my SD engine over to Brook Henry (1993 or 94),turned out he had serviced the bike itself before it was bought back here in early 1983 when i got it...Got everything except the C/R gearbox,went to 41mm FCR's around 1998 ... I used two rear 750 F1 rear inlet manifolds with O-ringed machined wedges to adapt them and also to tip them to the correct angles...Seem to remember at the time it cost me around $1800 by the time i got two carburator's,filters,filter adapters and jets off Sudco,made cables etc etc :gob: but well worth it... It was a surprise the first time a 1550mm wheelbase Darmah carried the front wheel on power alone :laugh:

One thing of note.....When i got my engine back it came with new Bosch coil's.
What you were not told was,remove the stock beveldrive ballast resistor's,took a while to hunt that down wondering why the jetting was fine but the chambers looked like rich or weak ignition.

[TLDV8]

Are you able to determine ages for other models? I'm still trying to establish the real age of my 250.

It was last registered in the UK as a '72 Mark 3, which would make it a wide case, but it's a narrow case so must be sometime between about ~'64-'68.

I'd like to get some sort of real age on it, the closer it is to 66, the closer it is to being a classic.

Eddie

Eddie..There are a few restoration books devoted to the Single's which give an idea via the engine/frame numbers.
One other option might be to try a post on a site like this one http://www.bevelheaven.com/ they have a forum for singles so no doubt someone out there will be able to help.

[gavin j]

lets see some pictures of your old bevel Ducatis (Darmah, SS, GT, MHR, GTS, round case ,square case ETC). as i was suprised on how man people in here own them, or have had, :innocent:
ill crack it of with mine
SD900 with drop bars, Ive hade for 11 years :shit: :scooter:
hi gav here im just building up a gt 860 same sort of color with the cool pin stripes
just onto the eletrics now when i work out how to work this thing a bit better ill
put a couple of smaps of her on here

[orangeback]

couple weeks ago , it came out for a strop over the hill

[Dooly]

Nice mate.

Went for a ride on the neighbour's one a few weeks back. 21000 orig kms and 81 model. Mint as. Did'nt feel that heavy despite it looking like it weighs heaps.
Went better than a 97 Moto Guzzi Sport 1100 that I rode recently, that was perhaps the worst bike I've ever ridden IMO.

Saw another Darma 2 weeks ago out country here at a pub, guy has had it 21 years. Mint as well.

[idb]

I've owned mine for about seven years and I don't think I've got any photos of it!

Except for these taken over the last couple of weeks.

Here is an updated photo taken about 3 months later.
It's the black one in front

[98tls]

Very nice IDB,great thread keep them coming.

[Dazza]

Very nice IDB,great thread keep them coming.I'll second that, sorta makes me miss my S2 with the Vee Two engine :niceone:

[98tls]

I'll second that, sorta makes me miss my S2 with the Vee Two engine :niceone: Reminds me of how lucky i was to have an old man who had first an 860 followed by a 78 900SS then an 80 900SS,can still hear them going through the valley on the way up to the old Conway store.:niceone:

[Dazza]

Reminds me of how lucky i was to have an old man who had first an 860 followed by a 78 900SS then an 80 900SS,can still hear them going through the valley on the way up to the old Conway store.:niceone:Still cannot beat the sound of a bevel on song with Conti's on me feels :devil2:

[Kickaha]

12/11/06
If I could afford it I'd have another one tomorrow although the one I really lust after is a MHR1000

Well I ended up with one, pity I can't ride it at the moment because of some shoulder surgery

[Voltaire]

Here's mine, bought it in Sydney in 1986.
Had it painted in '88 and bottom end done in '99.
Was unused from '88 to '04.
Stock ( as far as I know) apart from Staintunes and shocks.
Was probably originally red/white and is a 78 model.
Get strange looks these days kicking over a 900 (easy actually).

Top end could do with a makeover...
I'll wait till it stops.

Good points: very stable, very loud, sets off car alarms, fast enough for me.
Bad Points: um..............did 800km in one day, going from Sydney to Adelaide....not the most comfortable touring bike .....

[98tls]

Well I ended up with one, pity I can't ride it at the moment because of some shoulder surgery Send it down here i will keep the wheels rolling till your better.:drool::niceone:

[Kickaha]

Bad Points: um..............did 800km in one day, going from Sydney to Adelaide....not the most comfortable touring bike .....

I did two 1600 km runs on mine 19-1/2 hours each time(which had the later seat) the biggest pain was the short fuel range


Send it down here i will keep the wheels rolling till your better.:drool::niceone:

Can't see that happening :bleh: by the time I can ride it again the Ohlins rear shocks should be on it and maybe the emulators in the front

[98tls]

I did two 1600 km runs on mine 19-1/2 hours each time(which had the later seat) the biggest pain was the short fuel range



Can't see that happening :bleh: by the time I can ride it again the Ohlins rear shocks should be on it and maybe the emulators in the front :niceone:On ya,look forward to reading your thoughts after a ride with the new bits.

[T.W.R]

Can't see that happening :bleh: by the time I can ride it again the Ohlins rear shocks should be on it and maybe the emulators in the front

Keep it clean :whistle: a certain wee birdie tells me you & cleaning bikes don't mix to well :pinch: it'd be sacrilege to let the MHR get filthy :(

[pete376403]

In the mid '70s Kevin Bock motorcycles in Upper Hutt had a 450 sitting in the window for ages waiting to be bought. It was there so long the paint was faded on the outward facing side - no-one wanted Ducatis when you could get japanese reliability for a better price.
My mate Grant Smith bought a 750GT, the gold and black one and then as soon as they became available, traded it on a green frame 750SS. That would be a most desirable item today.

[T.W.R]

traded it on a green frame 750SS. That would be a most desirable item today.

They are the most desirable these days :niceone:

[Kickaha]

a certain wee birdie tells me you & cleaning bikes don't mix to well :pinch: it'd be sacrilege to let the MHR get filthy :(

A certain wee birdie needs to learn to keep his fucking mouth shut then,it's nobodies business but my own how I look after my bikes

[T.W.R]

A certain wee birdie needs to learn to keep his fucking mouth shut then,it's nobodies business but my own how I look after my bikes

:lol: well you don't want to let it get into the state of the one below :no:

That's a 35000km one owner Mille :pinch:, the owner should have been :2guns:

[Max Headroom]

That's a 35000km one owner Mille :pinch:, the owner should have been :2guns:


Those marks should polish out.......

[Kickaha]

:lol: well you don't want to let it get into the state of the one below :no:

That's a 35000km one owner Mille :pinch:, the owner should have been :2guns:

It's certainly given me something to aim for:rolleyes:

[SPman]

Get strange looks these days kicking over a 900 (easy actually).
Very easy - the 750 was a doddle to kick start in the seat.

[T.W.R]

Those marks should polish out.......

:crazy: just a bit of elbow grease is in order


It's certainly given me something to aim for:rolleyes:

:thud: you scare me sometimes

:corn:

[vifferman]

In the mid '70s Kevin Bock motorcycles in Upper Hutt had a 450 sitting in the window for ages waiting to be bought.
That was the bike I lusted after back in the late 70s. When I wrote off my first bike (t-boned a car that didn't give way), I had to travel by bus for a while. Although I never for a moment considered giving up biking, there was a guy in my home town that had one, and used to rip around on it riding like a complete cock. That really gave me the shits - couldn't see him living long.
I had a mate at varsity that bought a Darmah from the proceeds of selling dope during the summer holidays: went from a ratty old CB350 to a Suzuki 750 to the Darmah in a matter of a few weeks.
I nearly bought a 750SS back in '94ish, but I was too long thinking about it, and missed out. But I've threatened the wife that the next "last" bike (the last 4 have been "The last bike you'll ever own, so enjoy it!") will be a Ducati, to go with the keyring I bought in Chch back in 1995.

[idb]

A bevel 750 Sport is my fantasy Ducati *sigh*
Saw a beauty at the DOC rally at St Arnaud a few years back

[idb]

Another view...sex on wheels!!!
I've got tears in my eyes now!!!

[Dazza]

Another view...sex on wheels!!!
I've got tears in my eyes now!!!
I hear you, that's for sure !!! :niceone:

[vifferman]

Another view...sex on wheels!!!

Oh yeah! :headbang:
The 750 I missed out on buying was like that, but silver....

[Kickaha]

nice:drool:

Oh yeah if anyone isn't a member
http://www.bevelheaven.com/

[Kickaha]

If I hadn't bought the MHR I might have been tempted by this

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=178949835

Seems expensive though, are Darmahs going for that kind of money now?

[Voltaire]

A bevel with no kick start :bye:
At least the seat looks comfy.....

[T.W.R]

If I hadn't bought the MHR I might have been tempted by this

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=178949835

Seems expensive though, are Darmahs going for that kind of money now?

For a mock-up of a SSD Darmah it's been done pretty well, though some things are wrong ;)
wonder what the reserve is ??

[Kickaha]

For a mock-up of a SSD Darmah it's been done pretty well, though some things are wrong ;)
wonder what the reserve is ??

We're not all train spotters who have to have all the correct nuts and bolts :bleh:

And a lot of bikes ex Ducati factory are pretty much parts bin specials anyway

[T.W.R]

We're not all train spotters who have to have all the correct nuts and bolts :bleh:

And a lot of bikes ex Ducati factory are pretty much parts bin specials anyway

:nya: a simple eye-ometer spots the obvious things :shifty:

In 81 they weren't quite at the point of digging into the bins for the Darmahs :no:

[Kickaha]

In 81 they weren't quite at the point of digging into the bins for the Darmahs :no:

Ducati have been digging in their parts bins since time began, the SSD was just a Darmah with some extra bits added on

I dressed my Darmah up the same as that but it was in the Burgundy colour, the fairing made it a lot easier to keep up on Ducati Club rides, not that we'd ever speed of course:shifty:

[Kickaha]

Another Darmah for sale
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-179351527.htm

come on trainspotter errrrr sorry I meant T.W.R what's the matter with this one :bleh:

[idb]

Another Darmah for sale
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-179351527.htm

come on trainspotter errrrr sorry I meant T.W.R what's the matter with this one :bleh:

Non-original bars
Non-original mirrors
Non-original pipes
Non-original air filters

......just at a glance.....

[T.W.R]

Ducati have been digging in their parts bins since time began, the SSD was just a Darmah with some extra bits added on



:yawn: better freshen up on your Darmah history :bleh:

The SSD was a production model that ran along side the standard SD, only 100 or so made it to Australasia and SSD parts were an optional extra for Darmahs.
The Darmah didn't start getting chopped and changed with parts until 82ish which basically was SS swingarms sealey chain adjusters etc and were still being made in 84 when they were renowned for being as you said a parts bin special some even with MHR 900 motors





come on trainspotter errrrr sorry I meant T.W.R what's the matter with this one :bleh:

What Idb said plus it's missing it's steering damper too. but it's a more genuine article than the one in Wanganui :niceone:

You'll be rubbing your wee mitts now see what Emoto are trying to hock off

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-179608284.htm

[Kickaha]

:yawn: better freshen up on your Darmah history :bleh:

The SSD was a production model that ran along side the standard SD, only 100 or so made it to Australasia and SSD parts were an optional extra for Darmahs.

Production model it may have been but in reality the SSD was nothing more than a Darmah with SS bits thrown at it


The Darmah didn't start getting chopped and changed with parts until 82ish which basically was SS swingarms sealey chain adjusters etc and were still being made in 84 when they were renowned for being as you said a parts bin special some even with MHR 900 motors

My Darmah had both chain adjustment at the rear wheel and at the swingarm



You'll be rubbing your wee mitts now see what Emoto are trying to hock off


I think they're fucking dreaming, but I expected to pay a bit more than I did, although there one has got 30K less on the clock

[idleidolidyll]

it's from '74 and sadly in need of attention now...................oops, that's the bluesmoke Ducati I had for a while

[idleidolidyll]

i think this one had some bevel drives in it but it's probably not what you're looking for........

[idleidolidyll]

here's a mates 750 and our 350.

sadly the 350 could do with some work............NEIL!!!!

[T.W.R]

Production model it may have been but in reality the SSD was nothing more than a Darmah with SS bits thrown at it

Still a stand alone model though and was marketed as such :done:


My Darmah had both chain adjustment at the rear wheel and at the swingarm

:nya:Parts bin special


I think they're fucking dreaming, but I expected to pay a bit more than I did, although there one has got 30K less on the clock

especially when in the early 90s one could be brought for under $12K with only 11500kms on the clock :Punk:

[Kickaha]

especially when in the early 90s one could be brought for under $12K with only 11500kms on the clock :Punk:

Oh yeah

Front brake M/c is wrong
clutch lever is wrong
Rear shocks are wrong and upside down
Not sure on those front forks either, they're certainly different than mine and any other MHR I have seen
Indicators are wrong
Tail light is wrong

:laugh::laugh:

[T.W.R]

Oh yeah

Front brake M/c is wrong
clutch lever is wrong
Rear shocks are wrong and upside down
Not sure on those front forks either, they're certainly different than mine and any other MHR I have seen
Indicators are wrong
Tail light is wrong

:laugh::laugh:

:slap:didn't you read the sales pitch :laugh: and actually some of those bits are bits you said you'd put on yours :laugh:

Least some of us kept the externals stock enough to hide what had been done internally, enough to get a spot in a off shore magazine :first::nya:

[orangeback]

I think they're fucking dreaming, but I expected to pay a bit more than I did, although there one has got 30K less on the clock
ill second that ,fucking dreaming your is nearly twice the bike ,his last one he only got 12-13k for why such a big increase, http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=107271258
I wonder where he gets his pricing from. maybe he will sell my darmah for 15k for me :laugh:
here's one to pick holes in then, to keep you two going a bit longer

[Kickaha]

here's one to pick holes in then, to keep you two going a bit longer

:sick::sick::sick:

Thats fucking ugly

[orangeback]

:sick::sick::sick:

Thats fucking ugly
the swiss have to much money and no sence ove style

[desmo dave]

Sorry for the poor quality pic, it was 1 i took 22years ago and it hasn't come out very well through the scanner

[karbonblack]

ill second that ,fucking dreaming your is nearly twice the bike ,his last one he only got 12-13k for why such a big increase, http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=107271258
I wonder where he gets his pricing from. maybe he will sell my darmah for 15k for me :laugh:
here's one to pick holes in then, to keep you two going a bit longer

I normally ignore this kind of thing but why do you think we got $12-13k for that bike? We sold it for $20k and the buyer was delighted.

[vifferman]

:sick::sick::sick:

Thats fucking ugly
Yeah, but it's not unfixable: another seat/tail unit, and a pair of zorsts (including those stupid swoopy headers) and you could have a real looker.

[Kickaha]

I normally ignore this kind of thing but why do you think we got $12-13k for that bike? We sold it for $20k and the buyer was delighted.

I went for a look at this bike on Saturday, first problem was finding the place as with very limited signage it seems you're trying to make the place invisible

The bike is nowhere now as good a condition as mine (although mine has been repainted)and as I said I paid 10K less locally than whats being asked for your one

I wouldn't mind the front forks to try though, be interesting to see if they're much different than the stock Marzocchi with the extra adjustment they have

Just fitted the Ohlins rears on mine, but with pissing down rain outside I think I'll wait for a dry day to test them out

[Kickaha]

Anyone after a 900SS
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ducati-900SS-Super-Sport-1981-Ducati-900SS-Bevel-Classic-Lo-Mls-Great-Condition_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a543Q7c3 9Q3a1Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp32 86Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem170273886527QQitemZ1702738 86527

[Hailwood]

Some Italian painted it red...shoot the heretic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kickaha]

A 1975 square case 750SS for sale with only 50 miles on it
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1975-Ducati-750ss-NEW-50-miles_W0QQitemZ290320131066QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_m otorcycles?hash=item43986da3fa&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A317|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1308

[Kickaha]

And Another
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=250430717784

[orangeback]

wanted air box rubbers

any old bevel heads out there got got any oem air box rubbers for a square case 900,
I'm looking for the tight bent one, must be some sitting in people shed, as most have pods on,

[jim.cox]

any old bevel heads out there got got any oem air box rubbers for a square case 900,


Tried BevelRubber in Aussie? www.bevelrubber.com.au

[orangeback]

Tried BevelRubber in Aussie? www.bevelrubber.com.au
thanks, but try him , its one of the only thing he dosen't do

[orangeback]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=339698495

quote
+ XTRAS PICTURES SAY IT ALL.
immmmmmm yip
crack smokin :gob:

[desmo dave]

I think it may be forsale for quite some time.

[Voltaire]

I'd like a set of those bars for mine, would compliment my WW2 German helmet ( in matt black) nicely :innocent:
must take a few minutes for the brakes to come on though.....

[orangeback]

281684281685

[Kickaha]

So was that before and after or have you got another one?

[BMWST?]

i have a worshop manual for these,anyone interested

[orangeback]

So was that before and after or have you got another one?
ive got 2 1/2
one's a 77 other 79 that ive alway had from back when you sold yours 20 years back
79 had to get fixed after the quake
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=233464&d=1299133452