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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: canuck750 on May 11, 2018, 11:43:34 PM
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A dream bike of mine, red / 1974 black round case Ducati 750 GT
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/mcy/d/ducati-750-gt-sport/6584038118.html
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/CRASH/Ducati%20gt_zpsc1tzoszz.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/CRASH/Ducati%20gt_zpsc1tzoszz.jpg.html)
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If I won the lottery I'd be hunting down one of your builds.... invariably gorgeous.
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I had two of them...The first I bought in 1978 had Borriani rims and leading axle fork...I was driving past a local Suzuki dealer and saw it for sale. Stopped to have a look and the salesman said to take it for a ride....I had ridden nothing like it, as Cook Neilson said, it feels like a hydraulic engine, so smooth compared to Birt bikes and buzzy Japanese ....And the stability...and slow steering...I sold it after a few years and then bought another one in 1985...It cost 1200 bucks...I sold it after a few years and bought a used Harley Shovelhead.. :tongue: :shocked: :huh: I believe my 96 900 Monster is a good replacement..goes a lot faster and certainly steers faster and has a real charging system...but doesn't have that classic look....
This is the second one.......
(https://i.imgur.com/c0M91pvh.jpg)
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About 20 years ago, a friend and I collected his newly acquired 750GT from a Renaissance Motorcycies in Tucson, where it was sold on consignment. A dry air preserved bike, it was and remains the cleanest, nicest preserved 1970s Ducati I've ever seen (I didn't pay attention to them until the early 80s) and it cost... $2500. :laugh:
GTs belong to a short lived class of gentlemanly Italian big bikes of the early 70s, V7 Sport and Laverda/Eagle twin being two others, that were sold before they were tuned into harder edged race replicas.. The GT strikes me as a sort of more intelligent, more refined version of the BMW R75. A real jewel of a bike to ride that lives up to the 'Thoroughbred of Motorcycies' slogan used by Ducati at that time.
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This one is here at The Guzzi Doctor, waiting in line for a ground up..
(https://thumb.ibb.co/f3C5fd/0108181145.jpg) (https://ibb.co/f3C5fd)
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I would love to find a complete basket case to rebuild. Unless I can take it all apart and feel each part of it in my hands I just can not bond with a bike. I have a mint 3000 mile 1000S that as nice as it is I don’t feel any attachment to. I am a sucker for punishment.
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I hear you on the bonding... And a bevel drive Ducati V twin engine has plenty of parts to bond with...I am no expert on older Ducatis bit I read the needle bearing connecting rods can be a problem...And the shimmed bevel drive gears are entertaining .Some parts might be difficult to get....There's a few websites dedicated to them...
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I have a mint 3000 mile 1000S that as nice as it is I don�t feel any attachment to. I am a sucker for punishment.
I'd be happy to take that 1000S of you're hands. I'm sure I could find a way to bond with it, w/o completely rebuilding it. :grin:
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http://www.bevelheaven.com (http://www.bevelheaven.com)
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I would love to find a complete basket case to rebuild. Unless I can take it all apart and feel each part of it in my hands I just can not bond with a bike. I have a mint 3000 mile 1000S that as nice as it is I don�t feel any attachment to. I am a sucker for punishment.
There's a basket case 860 GTE in my shed, belongs to a friend. Crank already rebuilt, needs everything else! :grin:
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This would be my choice - Darmah SD 900!! :1: :cool: :thumb:
(https://thumb.ibb.co/nzdNAd/ducati_sd_darmah_1_2857.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nzdNAd)
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What a timely thread. I bought 5 mega millions tickets with a tenspot burning to be set free. Matched one number, so I know I'm getting red hot. Your choice needs no modification, it is simply spot on. Good luck with the lottery thing. :laugh:
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This would be my choice - Darmah SD 900!! :1: :cool: :thumb:
(https://thumb.ibb.co/nzdNAd/ducati_sd_darmah_1_2857.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nzdNAd)
I had one for 18 years. :smiley: If it wasn't broken, it was getting ready to. <shrug> Best sounding motorcycle ever with Conti mufflers..
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750 GTs are slower but I think better than what followed. The 860GT introduced a new frame, eventually carried forward to the Darmah which definitely does not handle as well. The seat on the Darnah is about 3/4 inch of foam despite looking thicker. The 750 is also substantially kinder on its rod bearings. The one definite advantage of the Darmah is desmo heads, particularly a late Darmah with wide spaced manifold stud heads identical to those on an SS. The ripping acceleration of a Darmah and its good quality ND instruments almost make up for the handling, seat and rod bearing issues. My Darmah not particularly unreliable but did require a bottom end overhaul at 40,000 miles.
The 860GT and 900GTS in my world aren’t particularly attractive motorcycles, either functionally or esthetically.
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The 860GT introduced a new frame, eventually carried forward to the Darmah which definitely does not handle as well.
Agreed. I traded an 860GT for the Darmah, and was disappointed in the handling of the Darmah..
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. The 750 is also substantially kinder on its rod bearings. Darmah and its good quality ND instruments almost make up for the handling, seat and rod bearing issues. My Darmah not particularly unreliable but did require a bottom end overhaul at 40,000 miles.
The 860GT and 900GTS in my world aren�t particularly attractive motorcycles, either functionally or esthetically.
. Nah, the earlier crankpins were stepped 36/38mm . it was the added cc's / torque that was harder on crankpins on the larger displacement ( 864 for both Desmo and springer) until about mid 1978 ( possibly earlier) when the new 38mm across crankpins were used. The oil filter on the square cases was a def. improvement . 40 k was not out of the ordinary on any bevels due to the low oil pressure systems . Some folks just changed the oil more often, did not lug the engines( which could be easily done due to the torque and got more miles). As per the 860/ 900's GT/S , the later ones , with Darmah bottom ends, proper left shifting, Bosch ignition, as well as springer heads( quick valve adjustments) were as functional as a Bevel Duck can get. As per best handling, my favorite was my 1980 900SS
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Yes, I own a 1980 900SS and it handles well... but not in my experience better than a 750 GT. Both have the original style frame, not the ‘touring’ frame introduced with the 860 GT and used on the Darmah.
I’ve known of 750 GTs that have gone 100,000 miles on their bottom ends. The lower power is what does that, notwithstanding Ducatis attempts to upgrade the square case bottom end for more power of the 860s. That was what I meant by saying that the 750 GT is kinder to its rod bearings. The situation was not completely brought back under control until about 1984, when plain bearing rods and full flow oil filter were introduced on the bevel engines.
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My '74 750 GT has been off the road for a couple of years while I refurbished the dashboard and gauges (and life got in the way of completion). Coincidentally I finished that up last night. It needs fresh oil and fuel and I'll give a good test ride this weekend.
(https://thumb.ibb.co/grJ1qd/IMG_0406_1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/grJ1qd)
(https://thumb.ibb.co/in7Y3y/IMG_0409_1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/in7Y3y)
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Here's a clean looking '78 GT 860 on craigslist. I have no idea whether or not these are considered appealing Ducs, but it looks good in the pic.
https://lansing.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1978-ducati-gt-860/6582163728.html (https://lansing.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1978-ducati-gt-860/6582163728.html)
[(https://images.craigslist.org/00i0i_bnJMtgibmjp_600x450.jpg)
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Here’s my ‘74 750gt. I love it but my ‘77 lemans is so much more comfortable for me plus I have no problem tearing the Guzzi apart bolt by bolt. The duke though...the thought of splitting those cases if need be would keeps me up all night
(https://thumb.ibb.co/fzz00d/445_CB6_A7_4_C29_41_C2_A841_75059_E73_E62_F.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fzz00d)
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Here's a clean looking '78 GT 860 on craigslist. I have no idea whether or not these are considered appealing Ducs, but it looks good in the pic.
https://lansing.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1978-ducati-gt-860/6582163728.html (https://lansing.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1978-ducati-gt-860/6582163728.html)
[(https://images.craigslist.org/00i0i_bnJMtgibmjp_600x450.jpg)
I had one of these and it was a lemon from the rind to the seeds...buyer beware!
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A dream bike of mine, red / 1974 black round case Ducati 750 GT
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/mcy/d/ducati-750-gt-sport/6584038118.html
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/CRASH/Ducati%20gt_zpsc1tzoszz.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/CRASH/Ducati%20gt_zpsc1tzoszz.jpg.html)
1974 750GT Purchased new by my friend's brother, it's still in the family. He has installed electronic ignition, it's had valve guides replaced, and he just did pistons. Also, I believe an ST2 alternator slots right in, but not sure if he did rotor, stator, or both. about 60,000 miles on it. Original paint, and sounds awesome!
(https://thumb.ibb.co/h4tpdy/V7_750GT.jpg) (https://ibb.co/h4tpdy)
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Mine:
http://forum.bevelheaven.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=4543
(https://s7.postimg.cc/5nji56bl7/750gtrh.jpg)
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I had a 74. Mine was set up for amateur racing, drilled and safety wired, 40mm carbs, rear sets. I bought it out of a guys garden, (2 old Ducatis for 65 bucks!) and had to take the weedeater to get to it. I cleaned the fuel system, had to make an exhaust system for it,rebuilt the brakes, put in a new battery and cheap tires. It started about the 3rd kick . The bike ran like stink. I rode it to work one day. I loved the performance, but the ergos killed me. Sold it. I'm pretty sure a Guzzisti bought it from my buddy Tom.
(https://thumb.ibb.co/dDOkqo/VTS_01_1_Segment_1_20170907004856.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dDOkqo)
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1974 750GT Purchased new by my friend's brother, it's still in the family. He has installed electronic ignition, it's had valve guides replaced, and he just did pistons. Also, I believe an ST2 alternator slots right in, but not sure if he did rotor, stator, or both. about 60,000 miles on it. Original paint, and sounds awesome!
I did an alternator upgrade on my 73 750...It was 1979...Stator and rotor from an 860....The left side cover needed the stator "bore" deepened and the center of the stator needed to be relieved for the crankshaft nut..I did the job originally with just the stator and regulator but output was not increased, so I did the rotor also....Much better after the modification with enough electrical power at lower speeds to keep battery fully charged and an H4 headlight...
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Mine:
http://forum.bevelheaven.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=4543
(https://s7.postimg.cc/5nji56bl7/750gtrh.jpg)
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This would be my choice - Darmah SD 900!! :1: :cool: :thumb:
(https://thumb.ibb.co/nzdNAd/ducati_sd_darmah_1_2857.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nzdNAd)
Hear, hear. I was lucky, that's what I learned to ride on. Honestly, great learners bike. Very stable and forgiving.
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Actually, if I ever won the LOTTERY, as in netting $1M or more, I would be one, sick puppy when it came to acquiring motorcycles.... :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :rolleyes: :laugh: :grin: :wink:
There would also be a huge "MAN-CAVE" of biblical proportions to house all the acquisitions... :shocked: :shocked: :wink:
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This would be my choice - Darmah SD 900!! :1: :cool: :thumb:
(https://thumb.ibb.co/nzdNAd/ducati_sd_darmah_1_2857.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nzdNAd)
And rather surprisingly, a nice Darmah can be had for a reasonable price.
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1978 Ducati Darmah - $12500
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/d/1978-ducati-darmah/6588230245.html
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/CRASH/Darmah_zpshhfo8mcy.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/CRASH/Darmah_zpshhfo8mcy.jpg.html)
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In about 1979 i was a spotty 18 yo apprentice and I lusted after a Ducati V-twin, a mate had a 450 single and I have a big trailee, XT500.
I spotted an ad in the local paper for a car dealer. It listed trade ins for sale. There were 2 bikes included. One said - Ducati
I went there and in a shed out the back was a Ducati round case twin. It looked a bit rough and there was petrol leaking from the carbs. the salesman said he couldn't start it as it was kick start only
So I passed on it. It was $1200 and I was on $125 a week. I would have needed a loan and my old man would have had to go guarantor.
I was only later that I realized the significance of my mistake
The bike was a 74 750SS green frame. Single seat, glass tank and everything. I was sure it had amal concentrics with ticklers, hence the juice everywhere, so it may have been a GT based replica.
I bought a 1981 900SS brand new later and loved that bike for 15 years and 95,000 kms, until I foolishly traded it on a 1996 M900 which I still have
That's my 'missed opportunity' story
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In about 1979 i was a spotty 18 yo apprentice and I lusted after a Ducati V-twin, a mate had a 450 single and I have a big trailee, XT500.
I spotted an ad in the local paper for a car dealer. It listed trade ins for sale. There were 2 bikes included. One said - Ducati
I went there and in a shed out the back was a Ducati round case twin. It looked a bit rough and there was petrol leaking from the carbs. the salesman said he couldn't start it as it was kick start only
So I passed on it. It was $1200 and I was on $125 a week. I would have needed a loan and my old man would have had to go guarantor.
I was only later that I realized the significance of my mistake
The bike was a 74 750SS green frame. Single seat, glass tank and everything. I was sure it had amal concentrics with ticklers, hence the juice everywhere, so it may have been a GT based replica.
I bought a 1981 900SS brand new later and loved that bike for 15 years and 95,000 kms, until I foolishly traded it on a 1996 M900 which I still have
That's my 'missed opportunity' story
I also have a 96 M900....Compared to my memory of the two 750 bevel drives I owned....the Monster is much better all around bike as expected...Keep it long enough and it'll have classic looks.. :grin:
All you Guzzi guys need to keep in mind the old 750's are kick start only..They do start easily on one kick when tuned properly but it's an awkward affair to kick for guys used to Brit bikes...
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They do start easily on one kick when tuned properly
My theory is one kick per person watching. Alone in my garage it fires on the first kick nearly every time. But leaving a bike meet with 10 people watching me... "Come you #$%^&,FIRE!"
I started it yesterday after a two year slumber with fresh fuel and oil. Half choke, second kick.
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I also have a 96 M900....Compared to my memory of the two 750 bevel drives I owned....the Monster is much better all around bike as expected...Keep it long enough and it'll have classic looks.. :grin:
All you Guzzi guys need to keep in mind the old 750's are kick start only..They do start easily on one kick when tuned properly but it's an awkward affair to kick for guys used to Brit bikes...
Yeah I hope so, would have been better to keep them all
When my SS got old the 40s had a bit of wear and the off idle response was a bit dicky, coupled with a high first gear I occasionally stalled it at lights. I got pretty good kicking it while astride which was a bit awkward. That bike always seemed to start well and lucky it was light.
I also had Bultacos and Huskys so awkward kickstarters were a way of life..
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Seems pretty cheap, can this be real?
https://omaha.craigslist.org/mcy/d/ducati/6540963281.html
Ducati 1975 860 GT. Runs good. 14,000 miles. Same owner 35+yrs. Needs minor TLC - tires are old. $5,000.00 ob reasonable offer. Cash sale in person only.
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/CRASH/860%20gt_zpsozf2jjqm.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/CRASH/860%20gt_zpsozf2jjqm.jpg.html)
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860GTs are the red headed step children of bevel Ducatis, so it would not surprise me if it were a genuine advert at that $5K price. What is interesting to my eye about this 860GT is that its a non-electric start version which was relatively rare IIRC, lighter and less problematic. Ducati didn't get starters figured out well until the Darmah.
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Single disc front too. All aussie 860GTs had dual discs, dunno about the rest of the world.
I never got the styling either. I guess they thought it was a good idea at time.
Later there was the 350/500 non desmo parallel twins (GTLs?)and the TL600 pantahs. What were they thinking.
From the sublime to the ridiculous!
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860GTs are the red headed step children of bevel Ducatis, so it would not surprise me if it were a genuine advert at that $5K price. What is interesting to my eye about this 860GT is that its a non-electric start version which was relatively rare IIRC, lighter and less problematic. Ducati didn't get starters figured out well until the Darmah.
An early bevel for $5K sounds pretty appealing, orphaned red head or not.
I know the styling was not most peoples cup of tea when it came out but it has grown on me in a 70's kinda way. It reminds me of when FORD bloated out the Mustang for 71' I hated it having owned a 65 2+2, now I like the big wedge of the sports roof Mustang, those sharp angular lines shared on the Ducati side panels remind me of another era, my coming of age time period.
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An early bevel for $5K sounds pretty appealing, orphaned red head or not.
I know the styling was not most peoples cup of tea when it came out but it has grown on me in a 70's kinda way.
I knew a guy who had a non-electric-start 860GT very similar to this one, but in original orange paint, back in the early 90s. An 860GT was inexpensive in relation to other Ducati twins even at that time and he liked it. Its for sure true that avoiding the starter on a GT is a good thing. You still have weak charging and funny ignition of the pre-1977 models, but solutions have been generated for those issues as they are common or very similar to other pre-1977 Ducati twins.
As a side note, they also made a very few 900GTSs with Darmah bottom ends, with the same electrical and gear shift upgrades as a Darmah but using valve spring heads.
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This would be my choice - Darmah SD 900!! :1: :cool: :thumb:
(https://thumb.ibb.co/nzdNAd/ducati_sd_darmah_1_2857.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nzdNAd)
went by Don's shop here in OKC today and saw that one parked in front. It looked showroom new. Probably better looking than new to be honest.
I immediately offered the owner $1200 for it. :evil:
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How do the desmo bevel twins compare to the standard ones? Were they really that better? I know the belt-drive twins have very narrow cams, since the forces are much smaller than in a conventional setup, and there is almost no power loss for opening the valves, but did it actually make a big difference back then?
Also, were the standard ones adjusted with the screws and locknuts, or did they all have shims?
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The desmo engines made more power than the valve spring engines - a 750 GT and even a 750 Sport is a quite mildly tuned device, a 750 SS is much faster, also because of bigger carbs. Another difference is that the valve spring engines wear out their valve guides notably faster.
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A couple more interesting Duc's for the dream list
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Ducati-Other/263732367319?hash=item3d67ac8fd7:g:hYcAAOSwJdBbEs7a&vxp=mtr
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/CRASH/74%20Ducati%20Hot%20Rod_zpssbralxy9.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/CRASH/74%20Ducati%20Hot%20Rod_zpssbralxy9.jpg.html)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Ducati-Other/123177133231?hash=item1cadede4af:g:PsMAAOSwTodbGFa3&vxp=mtr
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/CRASH/74%20Ducati%20GT_zpsdwl8lxa9.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/CRASH/74%20Ducati%20GT_zpsdwl8lxa9.jpg.html)
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I really, REALLY like this one...but $15,000 and RESERVE NOT MET?!? :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: 19 bids...however, so someone wants it...
Beautiful machine...but in the "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous" category!! :thumb: :cool: :1:
(https://thumb.ibb.co/k9HyL8/Screen_Shot_2018_06_08_at_2_47_21_PM.png) (https://ibb.co/k9HyL8)
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I really, REALLY like this one...but $15,000 and RESERVE NOT MET?!? :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: 19 bids...however, so someone wants it...
Beautiful machine...but in the "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous" category!! :thumb: :cool: :1:
(https://thumb.ibb.co/k9HyL8/Screen_Shot_2018_06_08_at_2_47_21_PM.png) (https://ibb.co/k9HyL8)
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I agree, if the description is accurate it’s a pretty special bike but the price, not cheap! And still bidding it up. Beyond what I can pay for one.
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Well I didn't win the lottery and Turin beat me to the one on Craigslist so I spent some of my retirement money on this one..........
(https://thumb.ibb.co/dGmjco/20180608_121153.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dGmjco)
1991, Serial#38 out of 60 Imported that year. I'm still breaking it in at only 14,000 miles. I'm pleasantly surprised at how comfortable it is for a guy 6'1",
after all the horror stories I've heard about the belts and valve adjust, if you take your time, no big deal. I'm glad my search ended with this one!
Paul B :boozing:
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Don't have any photo, but I have a Cagiva Frieccia stored somewhere at the back of the garage. It looks exactly like the Paso, and is quite wicked for a 125cc bike. Moto Morini Dart 350 and 400 also had this same styling, but those were mostly a really neat white colour (they look much better in person than on photos).
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Wow F-22! Thanks for the info on those, now I'll have another bike to keep an eye out for!
(https://thumb.ibb.co/h6Lh08/Cagiva_Freccia_125_C9_R.jpg) (https://ibb.co/h6Lh08)
(https://thumb.ibb.co/foRY7o/Cagiva_125_Freccia_88.jpg) (https://ibb.co/foRY7o)
Paul B :boozing:
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Sold for $19,275.00, yikes, I am going to have to sell a kidney!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Ducati-Other/123177133231?hash=item1cadede4af:g:PsMAAOSwTodbGFa3&vxp=mtr
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/CRASH/74%20Ducati%20GT_zpsdwl8lxa9.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/CRASH/74%20Ducati%20GT_zpsdwl8lxa9.jpg.html)
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Sold for $19,275.00, yikes, I am going to have to sell a kidney!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Ducati-Other/123177133231?hash=item1cadede4af:g:PsMAAOSwTodbGFa3&vxp=mtr
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/CRASH/74%20Ducati%20GT_zpsdwl8lxa9.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/CRASH/74%20Ducati%20GT_zpsdwl8lxa9.jpg.html)
that is actually remarkably cheap... wonder what was wrong with it!
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Sold for $19,275.00, yikes, I am going to have to sell a kidney!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Ducati-Other/123177133231?hash=item1cadede4af:g:PsMAAOSwTodbGFa3&vxp=mtr
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/CRASH/74%20Ducati%20GT_zpsdwl8lxa9.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/CRASH/74%20Ducati%20GT_zpsdwl8lxa9.jpg.html)
Sell a kidney indeed... :shocked: :shocked: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :huh: :huh: :huh: It must be nice to have that level of disposable motorcycle income...so you can just..."LET IT ROLL" as needed!! :laugh: :grin: :wink:
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...and speaking of winning the LOTTERY... :shocked: :huh: :rolleyes:...you can rest assured I would have a GODET-Egli-Vincent in the stable if that blessed event ever happened!! :thumb: :1: :cool:
(https://thumb.ibb.co/eAX2Cy/Screen_Shot_2018_06_15_at_12_29_14_PM.png) (https://ibb.co/eAX2Cy)
(https://thumb.ibb.co/hCsfzd/Screen_Shot_2018_06_15_at_12_29_26_PM.png) (https://ibb.co/hCsfzd)
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Sell a kidney indeed... :shocked: :shocked: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :huh: :huh: :huh: It must be nice to have that level of disposable motorcycle income...so you can just..."LET IT ROLL" as needed!! :laugh: :grin: :wink:
It's all relative I suppose, many here think nothing of buying a new truck or car at 2 or 3 times the price of the Ducati above...On the other hand a 70's Ducati offers about the same performance as a properly tuned Tonti frame Guzzi.. Not the same exactly but still an Italian big bore bike
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I know this is an older thread, but, seems to have posts from a fair number of bevel twin owners, so, I thought I'd ask my question here.
As some of you may have seen in my other thread, I was finally able to procure a 750GT!
(https://i.imgur.com/0uY92Cb.jpg)
https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=101458.0 (https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=101458.0)
It does not have Boranni high flange rims, though, a fair number of those I see pictured on the 'net, and elsewhere in this thread do have them.
The deal on the bike was to include a pair of them (bare rims), but, they were not sent with the transporter. I'm going to contact the seller, and hopefully have them shipped.
So, my question is, what rims were on these bikes from the factory? I don't want to take apart the wheels I have to put the Borannis on if they're the original wheels (in that case, I'll just procure a pair of hubs to build them on).
Thanks!
Jay
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Going by memory from many years ago, my GT 750 had steel wheels with I think a 19 up front and a 18 in the rear.
My 900GTS had steel wheels too but with 18 at both ends.
I bought it third hand and I doubt the wheels were ever changed out.
I would put the Boranni's on it if I had them. Just disassemble and save the spokes and wheels and use the hubs.
Are hubs easy to come by?
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The type of rims on GTs varied by year/batch. Some earlier batches had Borrani shouldered rims but the last (1975-ish) batch had cheaper steel rims. Looking at old adverts should provide info.
The type of aluminum rims on jas67’s new acquisition do not look original to me. I’d guess these replaced steel rims supplied on this bike from new.
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My '73 750 GT basket had the original Borrani on the back, but a non-shouldered aluminum one on the front (19"). I looked into the re-popped Borranis from Italy and found that the shoulders are a little less tall (or were) than on the originals so might have looked a little odd (I seem to recall that Borrani Italy got into a bit of a legal tussle with the "Made in Italy" stamp on the rim where as it turns out, the extrusion was made in China. No idea where Morad rims are made). I decided in the end to replace it with an Akront / Morad rim from Woody's Wheels in Colorado. They look fine. The rest of the bike has so much to drive the rivet counters crazy that it's not an issue from an originality stand-point.
https://woodyswheelworks.com/
(https://i.postimg.cc/wxFf2mvn/duc-wheel-2.jpg)
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Bumping this thread since I’ve been riding my 77 860GTS a lot recently and just love it. I can’t tell if it’s just because it’s the bike I’ve been riding or if it is really this good. I removed the electric start and airboxes and installed a gear gazer, Sachse crank mounted EI, Contis and K&N pods. Other than being a little loud, it’s a total hoot to ride. I recommend snapping these up before they get stupid expensive like round cases and SS models.
(https://i.ibb.co/X5NDB7r/344-DAED1-8421-4-C69-ACD7-B1265553-D292.jpg) (https://ibb.co/X5NDB7r)