Let's see your old bevel Ducati

**The_Dover** · 15th November 2006, 15:25

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

**mstriumph** · 16th November 2006, 20:08

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

**jim.cox** · 21st November 2006, 08:08

Originally Posted by orangeback

This is hot

Here's the real thing

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-78277126.htm

**Hailwood** · 21st November 2006, 13:30

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** · 21st November 2006, 14:14

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

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-76599969.htm

**Eddieb** · 27th November 2006, 09:43

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** · 27th November 2006, 10:58

Originally Posted by Eddieb

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/_Briti...ofocusZunknown

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..

**Brian d marge** · 29th November 2006, 02:01

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** · 29th November 2006, 17:57

Originally Posted by Brian d'marge

　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** · 12th December 2006, 13:07

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/List...px?id=79905307

**TLDV8** · 12th December 2006, 14:05

Originally Posted by 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/List...px?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.

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)

Still running and over nz$400..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ducat...mZ290058511590

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ducati-GT-750-Ro...mZ320057790908

**Dooly** · 13th December 2006, 08:14

Thanks for that.
So the bike is a mongrel?

**Dazza** · 13th December 2006, 09:29

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** · 13th December 2006, 11:03

Originally Posted by Dooly

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.