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Title: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 21, 2010, 02:53:00 AM
Miscellaneous cool Italian motorcycles.  I saw these over at http://forum.svrider.com/showthread.php?t=61824&page=1 (http://forum.svrider.com/showthread.php?t=61824&page=1)

We should start our own Italian/Cool/Interesting Bike picture thread on this forum.

Laverda Jota 1000
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/Blurredplate.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/P1010204-1.jpg)

Laverda 75 Sport
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/laverda_75_sport.jpg)

Benelli ??
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac244/Albertiyu/3753769553_6808380a0d_b.jpg)

Benelli Leocino
(http://www.khulsey.com/motorcycles/vintagebike-images/benelli_leoncino_4t.jpeg)
Gear driven cam (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fnoMEQhhaoA/SvPHAIpUGUI/AAAAAAAAJFY/1CrhCINUlNE/s400/Benelli+Leoncino+4T+(1).jpg)

(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac244/Albertiyu/mach14.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac244/Albertiyu/mach11w.jpg)

(http://www.ulm1.de/rudgepic/vasco9.jpg)

(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/760995324_zexet-XL.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/760995347_6nhUJ-XL.jpg)

Malagutti?  I've never heard of this brand before.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac244/Albertiyu/gal4226ao.jpg)




Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 21, 2010, 03:26:36 AM
Laverda Jarama
(http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/uploadedImages/articles/issues/2009-07-01/Laverda_Jota7.jpg)
(http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/uploadedImages/Blogs/Landon/laverda.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: gregrnel on January 21, 2010, 04:49:36 AM
Benelli 900 Sei

(http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bike%20Directories/Benelli%20Bikes/images/Benelli-900-Sei-80.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 21, 2010, 04:54:03 AM
Quote from: Travman on January 21, 2010, 02:53:00 AM

Malagutti?  I've never heard of this brand before.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac244/Albertiyu/gal4226ao.jpg)

Malaguti is another one of the Bologna bike makers (Ducati and Morini being the others). They currently only make scooters and have partnered with Ducati for some special edition models.. actually, i think they went out of business...

(http://images.car4you.ch/dat/img/dea/veh/p/17/4236417_1.jpg)

(http://www.bikez.com/pictures/malaguti/2006/23770_0_1_2_drakon%20nkd%2050%20ducati%20corse_Image%20credits%20-%20Malaguti.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 21, 2010, 05:05:12 AM
Old Guzzi parallel twin.. 250cc  just 1500 euro

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/CIMG1118.jpg)

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/CIMG1116.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on January 21, 2010, 05:52:31 AM
The first few laverdas to me are gorgeous. I've seen pics of malaguttis before. How bouts a ghezzi-brian?

(http://image.automotive.com/f/images/10024481+pheader/122_0012_01_z+Ghezzi-Brian_supertwin_1100+side_view.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on January 21, 2010, 05:54:24 AM
You didn't put up enough Morini's for my tastes either:

(http://www.khulsey.com/motorcycles/vintagebike-images/vintage_moto_morini.jpeg)
(http://www.khulsey.com/motorcycles/vintagebike-images/moto_morini_tresette_sprint_sm.jpeg)
(http://www.khulsey.com/motorcycles/vintagebike-images/moto_morini_corsarino_sm.jpeg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on January 21, 2010, 05:55:06 AM
Jeff Nash has one of these at his Alvarado Advanced Motorsports shop (AMS-A, near Fort Worth).
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 21, 2010, 09:08:15 AM
A black Laverda Jota triple on the right.  You don't see too many Jotas that aren't orange with a silver frame.  The orange bike is a Laverda SF1 750 twin.
(http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/18352-1/Laverdas_and_me.jpg)

Have you ever seen the Laverda RGS1000 Executive?  It was a sport tourer before the term was coined.
(http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/66737-2/1000_Exec_4.jpg)
(http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/66734-2/1000_Exec_1.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on January 21, 2010, 09:40:44 AM
I think that bike has great shapes
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Novelo on January 21, 2010, 09:52:55 AM
Sweet bikes but Travman I think you have a serious addiction. Maybe you should take some time off or just go on a full Cafe Racer binge and get smacked out. Surround your self with clip-ons, number plates, round headlights, and other shiny metal things [cheeky].   
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 21, 2010, 09:58:50 AM
Quote from: ato memphis on January 21, 2010, 09:40:44 AM
I think that bike has great shapes

yeah, but that plucked turkey squid riding it just ruins it for me...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 21, 2010, 10:06:44 AM
My favourites:

3 1/2 Sport
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/CIMG1022.jpg)

Harley/Aermacchi Chimera
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/CIMG1086.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/CIMG1088.jpg)

Ducati police bike (300cc)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/CIMG1096.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/CIMG1098.jpg)

Ducati Scrambler (250cc)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/CIMG1157.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/CIMG1158.jpg)

Ducati Elite (125cc)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/CIMG1163.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/CIMG1165.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/Cimg1166.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Don on January 21, 2010, 10:37:38 AM
http://guzzista.wetpaint.com/page/Andre's+stunning+Moto+Guzzi+T3+cafe+racer?t=anon (http://guzzista.wetpaint.com/page/Andre's+stunning+Moto+Guzzi+T3+cafe+racer?t=anon)
love the look of the police bike
Don
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on January 21, 2010, 02:11:41 PM
The Guzzi mentioned above...

(http://image.wetpaint.com/image/1/HU8KjXzjAENAOHC6Hc3EBw92825/GW746H559)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on January 21, 2010, 02:49:48 PM
Quote from: ato memphis on January 21, 2010, 05:52:31 AM<snip> How bouts a ghezzi-brian?<snip>
Here's a pretty good one.
(http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/ghezzi/big_ghezzi_01.JPG)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on January 21, 2010, 04:39:25 PM
The best looking new style monster I have seen.  Desmoquattro FTW

(http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/4441/monsterdesmobabesux2ue5.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on January 21, 2010, 04:41:55 PM
i really like the painted clutch case and sump with contrasting bare metal parts (or perhaps its silver paint). The red calipers are a little much, but not horrendous. I like the pipe shape quite a bit. Subframe doesn't look so bad all blacked out with a black frame.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on January 21, 2010, 04:53:17 PM
Quote from: ato memphis on January 21, 2010, 04:41:55 PM
i really like the painted clutch case and sump with contrasting bare metal parts (or perhaps its silver paint). The red calipers are a little much, but not horrendous. I like the pipe shape quite a bit. Subframe doesn't look so bad all blacked out with a black frame.
What about the motor swap?  you're right about the calipers, over the top
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on January 21, 2010, 05:17:01 PM
I mean, a 4V would be sweet, but I really like 2V / aircooled in the open frames... I might have picked the testrastretta engine for the conversion, since it has the narrower heads, purely for visual reasons.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on January 21, 2010, 05:58:29 PM
I wonder if the radiator would get enough airflow if you mounted it up where the airbox would be.  That would definitely clean it up, or many other bikes for that matter.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Fergus on January 21, 2010, 06:44:33 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on January 21, 2010, 05:58:29 PM
mounted it up where the airbox would be. 

That's a killer idea that I'd love to see. I wish I had the $, knowledge, and time to give it a try. I'm guessing there wouldn't be enough airflow, but if there was, it'd be hawt/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 22, 2010, 05:32:38 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 21, 2010, 10:06:44 AM
Harley/Aermacchi Chimera
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/CIMG1088.jpg)
Ducatiz, that is what I'm talking about.  I love all the bikes you posted.  I saw a Morini 3.5 this summer that was for sale cheap.  It was very beat up.  The police bike is cool.  It would be awesome to have for around town use.  What do you think the that is sticking out of the bottom hole of the Aermacchi Chimera? 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 22, 2010, 05:44:03 AM
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/DSC_0855.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YA41o7h_cjc/Si-zrpQDD5I/AAAAAAAAB9E/51tE5ywtO6Y/s1600/guzzi_338_detail.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 22, 2010, 05:49:39 AM
Benelli 6-cylinder.  I wish they had done something different with the battery. 
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/76604/cafe-racers-thread/DSC02644.JPG)
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/76606/cafe-racers-thread/DSC02641.JPG)
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/76605/cafe-racers-thread/DSC02640.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 22, 2010, 05:53:04 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/76153/cafe-racers-thread/cafebitsa11448835575xf.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 22, 2010, 05:55:17 AM
Quote from: Travman on January 22, 2010, 05:32:38 AM
Ducatiz, that is what I'm talking about.  I love all the bikes you posted.  I saw a Morini 3.5 this summer that was for sale cheap.  It was very beat up.  The police bike is cool.  It would be awesome to have for around town use.  What do you think the that is sticking out of the bottom hole of the Aermacchi Chimera? 

valve head.   1 cyl 175cc engine with a horizontal cylinder.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Privateer on January 23, 2010, 04:58:17 AM
met this bike's owner at a random car/bike show at one of the local high schools.  Apparently he got it really cheap in italy and had it shipped over.

(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8068/may2009008.jpg) (http://img9.imageshack.us/i/may2009008.jpg/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: LowThudd on January 23, 2010, 10:00:23 PM
1971 Harley Aermacchi Sprint 350 This bike is for sale near me for $1500. Kinda nice.

http://picasaweb.google.com/geshaghian/Aermacchi?feat=embedwebsite# (http://picasaweb.google.com/geshaghian/Aermacchi?feat=embedwebsite#)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: supertjeduc on January 24, 2010, 02:35:55 AM
http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/p712792092/slideshow (http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/p712792092/slideshow)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: LowThudd on January 24, 2010, 02:58:21 AM
Quote from: supertjeduc on January 24, 2010, 02:35:55 AM
http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/p712792092/slideshow (http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/p712792092/slideshow)

That is one awesome bike show!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 24, 2010, 07:35:57 AM
Quote from: LowThudd on January 23, 2010, 10:00:23 PM
1971 Harley Aermacchi Sprint 350 This bike is for sale near me for $1500. Kinda nice.
http://picasaweb.google.com/geshaghian/Aermacchi?feat=embedwebsite# (http://picasaweb.google.com/geshaghian/Aermacchi?feat=embedwebsite#)
Where is it listed?  Does it run?

Quote from: supertjeduc on January 24, 2010, 02:35:55 AM
http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/p712792092/slideshow (http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/p712792092/slideshow)
That was a hell of a show.  I wish we could see an Italian bike show like that in the U.S.  We have one every September, but it doesn't compare to that one.  I really liked the Monster in pics 17 & 18.  That is a very cool swingarm and exhaust. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: LowThudd on January 24, 2010, 02:55:00 PM
PM sent
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 25, 2010, 04:05:47 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2437/3878327559_8cf678182a_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 25, 2010, 04:06:55 PM
Quote from: Travman on January 25, 2010, 04:05:47 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2437/3878327559_8cf678182a_b.jpg)


jeebus, that bike is so clean you could eat off it..

>NICE<
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 25, 2010, 04:08:31 PM
Anyone know anything about this Gilera?
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3474/3271648647_cd4e30847c_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 25, 2010, 04:14:55 PM
Quote from: Travman on January 25, 2010, 04:08:31 PM
Anyone know anything about this Gilera?
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3474/3271648647_cd4e30847c_b.jpg)

i know it would be painful to ride!

it's a Gilera Saterno with some funky gizmo on the valve train.  it's a DOHC single, they were very popular for a while, went out of biz in the 80s and now (?) make only scooters.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 25, 2010, 04:41:37 PM
Ducatiz, thanks for the name of the Gilera.  I found this information and pic of a stock Saturno

"In post-war Italy, the biggest rival to the iconic Moto Guzzi Falcone was the Gilera Saturno. Only six thousand of these elegant 500 cc singles were produced in Arcore from 1946 to 1958, but they left a strong impression on the history of motorcycling. Engineer Giuseppe Salmaggi actually designed the Saturno in 1938: it's a testimony to the quality of his work that the svelte Gilera became the favored mount of racing privateers a decade later, with class-leading acceleration and handling."
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/gilera_saturno_piuma_telescopico.jpg)

It appears the earlier year versions of the Saturno had girder style forks. 
(http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bike%20Directories/Gilera%20Bikes/images/Gilera-Saturno-SS-47-1.jpg)
(http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bike%20Directories/Gilera%20Bikes/images/Gilera-Saturno-SS-47-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 25, 2010, 05:44:02 PM
Quote from: Travman on January 25, 2010, 04:41:37 PM
Ducatiz, thanks for the name of the Gilera.  I found this information and pic of a stock Saturno

you need to go to Italy to one of the big swap meets.. but wear a condom, you'll be jizzing about every 10-20 feet.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on January 25, 2010, 06:54:39 PM
(http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v377/14/110/1444645166/n1444645166_30133470_5190.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: krolik on January 25, 2010, 08:14:40 PM
Quote from: Travman on January 25, 2010, 04:05:47 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2437/3878327559_8cf678182a_b.jpg)


Nice!

That dude looks like he bought that bike when it was new. ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 26, 2010, 04:39:37 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/77358/cafe-racers-thread/bold1u.jpg)
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/77361/cafe-racers-thread/bold3.jpg)
http://www.boldprecision.com/article.htm (http://www.boldprecision.com/article.htm)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 26, 2010, 04:42:37 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/75740/cafe-racers-thread/28_zoom.jpg)
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/75741/cafe-racers-thread/31_zoom.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on January 26, 2010, 05:29:39 AM
Quote from: Travman on January 26, 2010, 04:39:37 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/77358/cafe-racers-thread/bold1u.jpg)
http://www.boldprecision.com/article.htm (http://www.boldprecision.com/article.htm)


Are those fork/caliper braces to mitigate brake-dive?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on January 26, 2010, 06:19:52 AM
Quote from: ato memphis on January 26, 2010, 05:29:39 AM
Are those fork/caliper braces to mitigate brake-dive?

Yep, popular in the late 70's.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on January 26, 2010, 06:21:41 AM
Very interesting. Wonder what the perceived feel would be like.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 28, 2010, 10:40:47 AM
Aermacchi Ala Azzurra 250
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac244/Albertiyu/Aermacchi-Ala-Azzurra-250-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 28, 2010, 10:42:52 AM
(http://www.motomoriniclub.nl/list/IM00058.jpg)
(http://www.motomoriniclub.nl/list/IM0101.jpg)
(http://www.motomoriniclub.nl/list/IM00035.jpg)
(http://www.motomoriniclub.nl/list/IM0003.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: supertjeduc on January 29, 2010, 05:33:34 AM
Quote from: Travman on January 28, 2010, 10:42:52 AM
(http://www.motomoriniclub.nl/list/IM00058.jpg)
(http://www.motomoriniclub.nl/list/IM0101.jpg)
(http://www.motomoriniclub.nl/list/IM00035.jpg)
(http://www.motomoriniclub.nl/list/IM0003.jpg)

That third bike was my first (morini 500S) ,yes i always had good tast ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 29, 2010, 07:15:40 AM
love the 31/2 sport and 500 sport.  the 500 engine had some issues, but still. . love the 72 deg vtwin.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 29, 2010, 07:16:24 AM
Quote from: Travman on January 28, 2010, 10:40:47 AM
Aermacchi Ala Azzurra 250
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac244/Albertiyu/Aermacchi-Ala-Azzurra-250-1.jpg)

same engine setup as on the chimera -- horizontal single. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 29, 2010, 10:34:32 AM
Quote from: supertjeduc on January 29, 2010, 05:33:34 AM
That third bike was my first (morini 500S) ,yes i always had good tast ;D
You do have good tastes.  I had never seen a 500 in black.  Was it a stock paint job?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 29, 2010, 10:40:58 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 29, 2010, 07:16:24 AM
same engine setup as on the chimera -- horizontal single. 
Thanks for pointing that out.  I can see the valve head is very similar or perhaps the same as the valve head sticking out of the 1 cyl 175cc engine in the Chimera. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bill in OKC on January 29, 2010, 11:05:50 AM
And the Harley version
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc190/stankbone/1965Harley-DavidsonSprint250.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 29, 2010, 11:18:40 AM
Quote from: Bill in OKC on January 29, 2010, 11:05:50 AM
And the Harley version
Nice, I like it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 29, 2010, 11:21:39 AM
Early Bimota with what looks to be a Honda CB750 engine.  Looks like you could buy it as a kit with a chromoly frame and aluminum tank.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/BimotaHB11.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/img_316941_1134436_6.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/AUG08_SEXIEST_BIMOTAS_HB160.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Blue on January 29, 2010, 12:31:56 PM
Quote from: Bill in OKC on January 29, 2010, 11:05:50 AM
And the Harley version
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc190/stankbone/1965Harley-DavidsonSprint250.jpg)

Quote from: Travman on January 29, 2010, 11:18:40 AM
Nice, I like it.

I know I like my '69 Sprint SS350
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2768/4052423347_f1940bda04_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 29, 2010, 04:17:45 PM
Very nice, looks great in with the orange paint.  Please post up more pics of your Sprint if you have them.  I'd love to see a Sprint with a rider on it to gauge how big they are. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 29, 2010, 05:02:15 PM
Quote from: Travman on January 29, 2010, 10:34:32 AM
You do have good tastes.  I had never seen a 500 in black.  Was it a stock paint job?

Morini 500's came in 3 colors in Europe.  There were probably 100 x as many sold there as here.  They only sold them briefly here, I think they were actually not officially represented. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on January 29, 2010, 07:12:43 PM
i dont even know what this is gonna be, but ill call dibs now and save the hassel.
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7gYNb3GSh4M/Sn75ptolEgI/AAAAAAAAOQU/t23lq4ry5mc/s1600/DSC_0319%2BMedium.JPG.jpeg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 30, 2010, 02:24:48 AM
Quote from: xcaptainxbloodx on January 29, 2010, 07:12:43 PM
i dont even know what this is gonna be, but ill call dibs now and save the hassel.
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7gYNb3GSh4M/Sn75ptolEgI/AAAAAAAAOQU/t23lq4ry5mc/s1600/DSC_0319%2BMedium.JPG.jpeg)


did you download this off one of those paraphiliac sites???
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bill in OKC on January 30, 2010, 08:18:07 AM
The bike in front doesn't do much for me but the two in the background have some interesting touches - I'd like to see better pics of them.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 30, 2010, 09:42:04 AM
Quote from: Bill in OKC on January 30, 2010, 08:18:07 AM
The bike in front doesn't do much for me but the two in the background have some interesting touches - I'd like to see better pics of them.

no idea which post you're referring to, dude... :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 30, 2010, 04:53:09 PM
Modified Benelli Sei's
(http://www.benelliclubgb.net/images/gallery/doug-miller-1.jpg)
(http://www.benelliclubgb.net/images/gallery/doug-miller-2.jpg)
(http://www.benelliclubgb.net/images/gallery/adolph_lothring/image006.jpg)
(http://www.benelliclubgb.net/images/gallery/adolph_lothring/image008.jpg)
(http://www.benelliclubgb.net/images/gallery/adolph_lothring/image019.jpg)




Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 30, 2010, 04:55:04 PM
Motobi
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/2605108329_e2e301a053_b.jpg)

Cagiva Raptor
(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp155/turnenem/spain196.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bill in OKC on January 31, 2010, 01:06:55 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 30, 2010, 09:42:04 AM
no idea which post you're referring to, dude... :D

The picture right above my post.  A guy laying down holding a fender over the front wheel.  There are a couple of bikes behind him with some interesting tank/springer/multi combinations.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 31, 2010, 02:06:46 AM
Quote from: Bill in OKC on January 31, 2010, 01:06:55 AM
The picture right above my post.  A guy laying down holding a fender over the front wheel.  There are a couple of bikes behind him with some interesting tank/springer/multi combinations.

damn, you have a good eye
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 31, 2010, 02:08:55 AM
Quote from: Travman on January 30, 2010, 04:55:04 PM
Cagiva Raptor
(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp155/turnenem/spain196.jpg)

Monster copy with a TL1000 engine.  Fairly well done, I rode one in Italy last year.  Cagiva COULD have done more with them, but they are basically done for now.  Talk about a "parts bin" bike!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: monsta on January 31, 2010, 03:15:34 AM
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/monsta904/bevel-monster.jpg)

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/monsta904/bevel-monster1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 31, 2010, 04:36:40 AM
Quote from: monsta on January 31, 2010, 03:15:34 AM
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/monsta904/bevel-monster.jpg)


that hurts to look at.

why would someone take a roundcase and do that to it?   :'(

i've seen modern stuff done with bevel engines, but that frankenstein setup just hurts to look at.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 31, 2010, 08:01:25 AM
I was going to let that one slide, but I have to agree.  The frame isn't pretty and the yellow wheel with the red frame gives it a Ronald McDonald look.  I'd have to be a little more respectful of such a classic engine. 

I'm sure everyone has seen this bike before, but just in case, this is how modern stuff can be combined with bevel engines.
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/BevelTech2.jpg?t=1264960644)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/BevelTech1.jpg?t=1264960672)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 31, 2010, 08:27:56 AM
Quote from: Travman on January 31, 2010, 08:01:25 AM

I'm sure everyone has seen this bike before, but just in case, this is how modern stuff can be combined with bevel engines.
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/BevelTech2.jpg?t=1264960644)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/BevelTech1.jpg?t=1264960672)

mmmm let me get my hand lotion...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on January 31, 2010, 08:30:32 AM
yeah, the beveltech is incredible.

Can't imagine why the one with a Monster tank badged VeeTwo would turn out so ugly unless it was VERY mid-project.  (There are wires dangling off the motor)... Seat fitment is poor too.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 31, 2010, 08:37:00 AM
that's a good point, but i guess you have never owned an older duc.  all of mine have had shit hanging/falling off of them...

i have a GTL that I love.  when i bought it, i rode it off planning to ride it home (like 20 miles).  about halfway there, one of the damn cylinders stopped firing, which on that bike is a pregnant dog since it's 180 deg parallel..  it would start up while on the kickstand, but then stop firing when i started riding.

i got it towed, and after banging my head trying to figure out why one cylinder wouldn't fire unless it was on the kickstand.

there is no kickstand switch.

goddam points had disconnected and were grounding when it was leaning.    it took me 6 goddam months to notice it was swinging (cause whenever i looked up there, it was leaning against the frame..  [bang] [bang] [bang]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on January 31, 2010, 08:39:06 AM
The guys over at Big D Cycle were telling me that "part of the joy of owning one of our beautiful classic triumphs or nortons or tritons is that you get to play 'where did that part go' when you arrive at your destination".  - That, and the opposite shifting.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 03, 2010, 05:14:05 AM
1970 Benelli Tornado
(http://www.benelliclubgb.net/images/gallery/colin-terlich.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on February 03, 2010, 05:23:35 AM
drool.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 03, 2010, 10:41:33 AM
Quote from: Travman on February 03, 2010, 05:14:05 AM
1970 Benelli Tornado
(http://www.benelliclubgb.net/images/gallery/colin-terlich.jpg)

The similarity of that parallel to this one is very strong, but then again, that is a pretty standard look for hte 70s bikes.  Coils are in the exact same place too. Same carbs.


'76 Ducati 500 GTL
(http://motoprofi.com/bikephoto/4461/ducati_500_gtl_1976_1.jpg)

(http://motoprofi.com/imgs/a/a/g/p/o/ducati_500_gtl_1976_3_lgw.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 03, 2010, 04:12:38 PM
I like this 1983 Benelli Sei on eBay right now.  Never seen one in red before. 
(http://i.ebayimg.com/17/!Bk42Pl!Bmk~$(KGrHqMH-DMEs71t!jDkBLZc!(0Jgw~~_3.JPG)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/19/!Bk42ou!!2k~$(KGrHqQH-E!Es9usjt3PBLZcBL20ng~~_3.JPG)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Benelli-900-Sei-Rare-Six-Cylinder_W0QQitemZ270524078044QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_motorcycles?hash=item3efc7dd7dc#v4-34 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Benelli-900-Sei-Rare-Six-Cylinder_W0QQitemZ270524078044QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_motorcycles?hash=item3efc7dd7dc#v4-34)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 03, 2010, 04:27:08 PM
Quote from: Travman on February 03, 2010, 04:12:38 PM
I like this 1983 Benelli Sei on eBay right now.  Never seen one in red before. 

I've never seen one NOT in red!

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/CIMG1131.jpg)

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/CIMG1133.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on February 03, 2010, 05:27:32 PM
For those that don't know, that is shinya kimura in the pic and he does some pretty cool stuff with old ducs, triumphs and hd's.
http://www.chabottengineering.com/motorcycle.html (http://www.chabottengineering.com/motorcycle.html)


Quote from: xcaptainxbloodx on January 29, 2010, 07:12:43 PM
i dont even know what this is gonna be, but ill call dibs now and save the hassel.
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7gYNb3GSh4M/Sn75ptolEgI/AAAAAAAAOQU/t23lq4ry5mc/s1600/DSC_0319%2BMedium.JPG.jpeg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 04, 2010, 03:12:49 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on February 03, 2010, 05:27:32 PM
For those that don't know, that is shinya kimura in the pic and he does some pretty cool stuff with old ducs, triumphs and hd's.
http://www.chabottengineering.com/motorcycle.html (http://www.chabottengineering.com/motorcycle.html)



cool!

he needs a shave
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 04, 2010, 04:08:35 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on February 03, 2010, 04:27:08 PM
I've never seen one NOT in red!
The one I see out on the streets every now and then is white.  I guess I've seen them in red, but what I really liked about the one I posted was that it was a deep dusky red as opposed to the more orange-red of the one you posted.  I'm sure they are the same color, just with different lighting.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 04, 2010, 04:39:35 AM
Quote from: Travman on February 04, 2010, 04:08:35 AM
The one I see out on the streets every now and then is white.  I guess I've seen them in red, but what I really liked about the one I posted was that it was a deep dusky red as opposed to the more orange-red of the one you posted.  I'm sure they are the same color, just with different lighting.

only one Benelli red.  my photo was taken under very overcast skies, probably with flash.  it was raining out.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bill in OKC on February 04, 2010, 05:59:37 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on February 03, 2010, 05:27:32 PM
For those that don't know, that is shinya kimura in the pic and he does some pretty cool stuff with old ducs, triumphs and hd's.
http://www.chabottengineering.com/motorcycle.html (http://www.chabottengineering.com/motorcycle.html)

Thanks for the link!  Looks like the bike I was interested in is called the Needle.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on February 04, 2010, 03:16:07 PM
no problem, he has done a couple other ducs that aren't on the site that are pretty cool.  Although all of his bikes tend to be somewhat similar.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucatiTorrey on February 05, 2010, 09:13:21 AM
I love the green color, and the gear driven cam, beautiful!  [bacon]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 05, 2010, 09:28:48 AM
Quote from: ducatitorrey on February 05, 2010, 09:13:21 AM
I love the green color, and the gear driven cam, beautiful!  [bacon]

of what?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 05, 2010, 11:09:25 AM
Probably talking about the first page. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 06, 2010, 11:57:25 AM
Nice color for a 750GT.
(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp155/turnenem/My750GT.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 06, 2010, 04:42:10 PM
Did these four cylinder Benellis ever make it to the U.S. or were these for Europe only?

504 Sport
(http://www.benelliclubgb.net/images/for-sale/mbrown354.jpg)

354 Sport.  I like the fairings, looks like they came from a first generation Moto-Guzzi Lemans.  That has to be one of the smallest sized four cylinder engines.  I know Honda made a CB350 four. 
(http://motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/classic_bikes/BENELLI_354_SPORT.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on February 07, 2010, 08:19:07 AM
A 250 4-cylinder:

(http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Benelli%20250%20Quatro%2075.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 07, 2010, 08:57:25 AM
IIRC, Benelli only had a short run in the US, around 76-81ish and haven't been imported since. They were pretty small even in Italy.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 07, 2010, 12:35:21 PM
Very cool.  I've seen pics of the 250 4-cylinder racer.
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/benelli_250_carruthers.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 08, 2010, 02:03:46 AM
I saw a few of the small 4's in Italy at swap meets.  I don't know if they were originally street models or not, all of them were done up in race kit.  My gut feeling is that Benelli was so small back then that they didn't have a "corse" division, they just built stuff -- for street or race.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on February 08, 2010, 08:52:06 AM
Quote from: Travman on February 07, 2010, 12:35:21 PM
Very cool.  I've seen pics of the 250 4-cylinder racer.
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/benelli_250_carruthers.jpg)


I would take both of these in a hurry.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 08, 2010, 09:01:39 AM
Quote from: ato memphis on February 08, 2010, 08:52:06 AM
I would take both of these in a hurry.

they are just waiting for an american distributor

http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/2009_Benelli_Tornado_Tre_1130_Motorcycle_Test (http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/2009_Benelli_Tornado_Tre_1130_Motorcycle_Test)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucatiTorrey on February 16, 2010, 08:37:50 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on February 05, 2010, 09:28:48 AM
of what?

yeah, these
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fnoMEQhhaoA/SvPHAIpUGUI/AAAAAAAAJFY/1CrhCINUlNE/s400/Benelli+Leoncino+4T+(1).jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac244/Albertiyu/3753769553_6808380a0d_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mitt on February 16, 2010, 04:16:17 PM
Quote from: DucatiTorrey on February 16, 2010, 08:37:50 AM
yeah, these
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fnoMEQhhaoA/SvPHAIpUGUI/AAAAAAAAJFY/1CrhCINUlNE/s400/Benelli+Leoncino+4T+(1).jpg)


Very cool - no belts to change  ;D

I would love to try a gear driven design and build on a modern 2V ducati motor with the right time and tools.


mitt
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on February 16, 2010, 04:21:45 PM
It would be substantially heavier than the alu pulleys and rubber belts though, right? I don't think you would be able to make the pulleys aluminum and survive the wear against each other.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mitt on February 16, 2010, 04:55:43 PM
Quote from: ato memphis on February 16, 2010, 04:21:45 PM
It would be substantially heavier than the alu pulleys and rubber belts though, right? I don't think you would be able to make the pulleys aluminum and survive the wear against each other.

The sedici has gear driven cams - though I can't find a picture right now.



mitt
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 20, 2010, 06:59:45 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/81661/cafe-racers-thread/Ducati%201974%20750%20Sport%20Desmo%20Special%20Ducati%20Concorso%20Finals%20Laguna%20Seca%209-2007%202.JPG)
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/81662/cafe-racers-thread/Ducati%201974%20750%20Sport%20Desmo%20Special%20Ducati%20Concorso%20Finals%20Laguna%20Seca%209-2007%203.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 21, 2010, 04:44:25 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/81635/cafe-racers-thread/Habe%20fertig%20(3).JPG)
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/81634/cafe-racers-thread/Harris%20Imola.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on February 21, 2010, 01:17:10 PM
Alright you guys, quit fooling around and put the radiators back on these bikes!!   >:(

























;D   [moto]   [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 21, 2010, 04:11:06 PM
Quote from: Travman on February 21, 2010, 04:44:25 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/81635/cafe-racers-thread/Habe%20fertig%20(3).JPG)

NCR dry clutch on a bevel.  Very risque.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on February 21, 2010, 05:12:50 PM
This one may not fit perfectly with the rest but it is definitely a cool italian bike.

(http://www.waspworks.com/images/exhausts/Wasp_DSC_EXHAUST1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brix821 on February 22, 2010, 03:22:45 AM
damn I want a SC
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 22, 2010, 05:11:13 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on February 21, 2010, 05:12:50 PM
This one may not fit perfectly with the rest but it is definitely a cool italian bike.

(http://www.waspworks.com/images/exhausts/Wasp_DSC_EXHAUST1.jpg)

i like that exhaust..  must look funky from the bottom since it wraps around the oil filter and avoids blocking the drain.  very nice.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on February 22, 2010, 06:30:41 AM
i'd like to see a few more angles as well. Nice rear brake lever - I like the cut out look a lot.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on February 22, 2010, 07:21:33 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on February 21, 2010, 04:11:06 PM
NCR dry clutch on a bevel.  Very risque.

that bike makes me happy.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 22, 2010, 07:29:06 AM
Quote from: ato memphis on February 22, 2010, 06:30:41 AM
i'd like to see a few more angles as well. Nice rear brake lever - I like the cut out look a lot.

(http://www.waspworks.com/images/exhausts/Wasp_DSC_EXHAUST3.jpg)

(http://www.waspworks.com/images/exhausts/Wasp_DSC_EXHAUST4.jpg)

(http://www.waspworks.com/images/exhausts/Wasp_DSC_EXHAUST2.jpg)

(http://www.waspworks.com/images/exhausts/DSC_Exhaust_Kit_11.jpg)

(http://www.waspworks.com/images/exhausts/DSC_Exhaust_Kit_08.jpg)

the joints could be cleaner, but maybe that's a preproduction setup.  they aren't offering them for sale.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on February 22, 2010, 07:30:39 AM
Could use a little polishing, but I like it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 22, 2010, 11:43:49 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/81646/cafe-racers-thread/Im000152.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 22, 2010, 11:47:40 AM
Quote from: Travman on February 22, 2010, 11:43:49 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/81646/cafe-racers-thread/Im000152.jpg)

i rode a right hand shift model once, it was a pain in the ass. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on February 22, 2010, 11:50:44 AM
Holy similar bikes, Batman

Interesting that the gauges mounting is different, tank shape is slightly different, and seats are different, but otherwise, look very much identical.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 22, 2010, 12:24:31 PM
Quote from: ato memphis on February 22, 2010, 11:50:44 AM
Holy similar bikes, Batman

Interesting that the gauges mounting is different, tank shape is slightly different, and seats are different, but otherwise, look very much identical.

top one is a 750.. a twin..  they are very different if you could see the top one's engine
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on February 22, 2010, 12:26:30 PM
That's what I figured, but having to only see the single in the foreground, with identical paint and minor other variations, I had to wonder what was going on.

Was the single available in that color scheme from the factory?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on February 22, 2010, 02:05:23 PM
Little more on the custom sc above.
http://www.waspworks.com/ (http://www.waspworks.com/)


Sport-Classic 2into1 exhaust (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Udx79vDqnE#normal)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 22, 2010, 03:37:28 PM
Very cool exhaust on that red Sport Classic.  It reminds me a little of the Road Racing exhausts for Monsters that were out several years back.  The exhaust exited on the other side though. 

The Red Sport Classic looks like it has a wet clutch.  I never knew they came with wet clutches. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on February 22, 2010, 03:38:27 PM
paul smarts are dry i believe. the rest are wet at the dealership right now, iirc.

Look closely at the red bike. Somebody explain to me how gears are shifted. [cheeky]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on February 22, 2010, 03:41:02 PM
I thought that was weird too, but I'm not nearly as knowledgeable as a lot of the ducatista around here.  Is it a DS1k? It looks like the S2R800 motor to me, but like I said ^

edit 1000ds with dry clutch
http://bikerholic.com/2008/11/03/ducati-paul-smart-1000-sport-1000-and-gt-1000-details-and-hi-res-photos/ (http://bikerholic.com/2008/11/03/ducati-paul-smart-1000-sport-1000-and-gt-1000-details-and-hi-res-photos/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 22, 2010, 03:43:06 PM
Quote from: ato memphis on February 22, 2010, 03:38:27 PM
paul smarts are dry i believe. the rest are wet at the dealership right now, iirc.

Look closely at the red bike. Somebody explain to me how gears are shifted. [cheeky]

rofl

Quote from: Travman on February 22, 2010, 03:37:28 PM
Very cool exhaust on that red Sport Classic.  It reminds me a little of the Road Racing exhausts for Monsters that were out several years back.  The exhaust exited on the other side though. 

The Red Sport Classic looks like it has a wet clutch.  I never knew they came with wet clutches. 

the first year or two of SCs came with a dry clutch and then they changed them.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 22, 2010, 04:11:10 PM
Here is what I see after looking over some pictures.  If it is a Sport Classic and has one shock it had a dry clutch.  If it has two shocks it has a wet clutch. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on February 22, 2010, 04:14:21 PM
Good info trav, I had always assumed they were dry clutch bike because they were dual spark 1000 motors
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on February 23, 2010, 05:25:45 PM
(http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/mv_agusta_magni_860.jpg)
79-80? 860 Magni
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on February 23, 2010, 05:45:09 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/moto_guzzi_ambassador_custom.jpg)
69 ambassador custom
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on February 23, 2010, 05:52:54 PM
(http://motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/classic_bikes/benelli-racer.JPG)
65 Benelli 250
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 23, 2010, 06:00:12 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on February 23, 2010, 05:25:45 PM
(http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/mv_agusta_magni_860.jpg)
79-80? 860 Magni


oh man.. wood.. serious wood.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 24, 2010, 10:20:49 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/892-M-1.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/mach1_5.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/Ducati250Mach-1Cafe.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 24, 2010, 10:40:53 AM
those crunky old tanks are interesting but always strike me as weird -- and decadent.  how much hassle went into making that?!  get a dent, you can just chuck it.  repairing it would be a pregnant dog.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 24, 2010, 10:52:46 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on February 24, 2010, 10:40:53 AM
those crunky old tanks are interesting but always strike me as weird -- and decadent.  how much hassle went into making that?!  get a dent, you can just chuck it.  repairing it would be a pregnant dog.
I too always thought those tanks were weird looking for the sake of being funky, but evidently there was logic behind that shape.  From the SVRider's forum,
"This is called a "Jelly Mold" tank. It's design allows the rider's arms to tuck in to the molding on the sides of the tank. The indentation on top allows the riders chin to get lower on the tank. The brackets on top are for mounting a tank pad for the riders chin."

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/248465831_gCZLh-M-4.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/248467062_XsqWx-M-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mitt on February 24, 2010, 03:29:44 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on February 23, 2010, 06:00:12 PM

oh man.. wood.. serious wood.

  [laugh]   [laugh]   [laugh]   [laugh] 

but +1


mitt

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on February 27, 2010, 11:57:56 AM
(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/9089/shinyaducati.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on February 28, 2010, 05:23:20 PM
(http://www.fastdates.com/PitBoardFeatures/DucatiFactoryMuseum/Ducati.179GranSport125.530.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 28, 2010, 05:28:12 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on February 28, 2010, 05:23:20 PM
(http://www.fastdates.com/PitBoardFeatures/DucatiFactoryMuseum/Ducati.179GranSport125.530.jpg)

Museo Ducati bike!

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DucatiMuseo/CIMG0924.jpg)

and here is the next one with a jelly mold tank

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DucatiMuseo/CIMG0925.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 28, 2010, 05:28:55 PM
Early Desmosedici??   [evil]

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DucatiMuseo/CIMG0929.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 28, 2010, 05:33:13 PM
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/motorcycles/bike_right.jpg)

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/motorcycles/japcustompantahmonoshockbmp.jpg)

And this one kills me everytime I see this pic.. SCHWING!
(http://www.bevelheaven.com/pix/jap780pantah-a.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 01, 2010, 04:40:08 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on February 28, 2010, 05:28:55 PM
Early Desmosedici??   [evil]

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DucatiMuseo/CIMG0929.jpg)
Nice find.  That engine looks better than the Apollo concept bike it came out of.  Not that the Apollo wasn't an attractive bike bike for the time, just that the engine sitting by itself looks like a work of art.  Here is a good article about the Apollo.
http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/motorcycle-reviews/ducati-v4-apollo.aspx (http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/motorcycle-reviews/ducati-v4-apollo.aspx)

That black & red Pantah with white frame is my new favorite Pantah. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 01, 2010, 05:14:20 PM
Quote from: Travman on March 01, 2010, 04:40:08 PM
That black & red Pantah with white frame is my new favorite Pantah. 

The Apollo engine is from teh Museo Ducati

That "black and red Pantah" is a race bike made by Brain Racing.  That's a Verlicchi monoshock frame and alu swingarm.  THat's a 500 case and wet clutch.  I wish I knew where they got that fairing, it's just so angry and pure looking.

I stole the pic off bevelheaven -- that bike is pure porn to me. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 01, 2010, 05:16:48 PM
I like the fuel level sightglass  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 01, 2010, 05:18:41 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on March 01, 2010, 05:16:48 PM
I like the fuel level sightglass  [thumbsup]

common feature on the old fibreglass-tank bikes.  a clear strip on the side. 

those tanks are increasingly unused because of the ethanol gas in the states -- the fibreglass clouds and then dissolves with exposure to ethanol.  imagine that for your >$50,000 restored bike
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 02, 2010, 09:51:41 AM
This is the best looking motorcycle I've ever seen.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/Ducati_1974_Bevel_Roundcase_Sport__.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/Ducati_Concorso_4th_round_Road_Atla.jpg)

Here is a little article about this bike.  It has a non-standard Desmo valve system for higher revs and power.
http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-750-sport (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-750-sport)

1974 article about the Ducati 750 Sport.
http://www.ducatimeccanica.com/article_two_wheels/default.html (http://www.ducatimeccanica.com/article_two_wheels/default.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucatiTorrey on March 02, 2010, 11:07:57 AM
Quote from: Travman on March 02, 2010, 09:51:41 AM
This is the best looking motorcycle I've ever seen.

that is dope as hell....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 02, 2010, 11:12:17 AM
Quote from: Travman on March 02, 2010, 09:51:41 AM
This is the best looking motorcycle I've ever seen.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/Ducati_1974_Bevel_Roundcase_Sport__.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/Ducati_Concorso_4th_round_Road_Atla.jpg)

yeah, you gotta have some serious OCD to handle a polish wheel that long...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on March 02, 2010, 02:33:31 PM
Jizz...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Fergus on March 02, 2010, 06:12:50 PM
Quote from: Travman on March 02, 2010, 09:51:41 AM
This is the best looking motorcycle I've ever seen.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/Ducati_Concorso_4th_round_Road_Atla.jpg)
I agree. That's a beauty.
Quoteocd
Yeah, and only 3 miles on the odo. All polish, no ride.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 02, 2010, 06:20:04 PM
Quote from: Fergus on March 02, 2010, 06:12:50 PM
I agree. That's a beauty.Yeah, and only 3 miles on the odo. All polish, no ride.

3 KILOMETRES!

even less!

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NuTTs on March 03, 2010, 09:46:32 PM
MV Agusta 350 Scrambler

(http://thebikemuseum.com/pix/actual_image_large.php?id=863)

MV Agusta 850SS

(http://thebikemuseum.com/pix/actual_image_large.php?id=261)

MV Agusta Ferrari

(http://thebikemuseum.com/pix/actual_image_large.php?id=63)

http://www.philclassic.co.uk/ (http://www.philclassic.co.uk/)

That's $442,600 - it's for sale. I want, I may just have to start selling my vital organs

MV Agusta 750 America - this is one of THE best sounding motorcycles ever. Period.

(http://thebikemuseum.com/pix/actual_image_large.php?id=908)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 05, 2010, 10:38:34 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/76_2.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/76_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucatiTorrey on March 05, 2010, 12:31:51 PM
yeah i love those MV Agusta's, is that one of the new ones?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Triple J on March 05, 2010, 02:02:14 PM
Moto Guzzi MGS-01  [evil]

(I'm a guzzi fan)

(http://image.motorcyclistonline.com/f/8864994+w750+st0/122_0310_02z+2004_moto_guzzi_mgs_01_corsa+side_view.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 05, 2010, 03:16:33 PM
Egli frame, NCR tank?
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/img_4710.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lawbreaker on March 05, 2010, 03:49:36 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on March 05, 2010, 03:16:33 PM
Egli frame
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/img_4710.jpg)

That's Bad-Ass !! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 05, 2010, 03:53:09 PM
Like the above guzzi but with termis

(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/2005CorsaMGS-01-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 05, 2010, 04:38:13 PM
Cool stuff.  You got to love the MGS-01.  I never knew that Egli messed around with Ducati's until I saw the picture above.  I was more familar with the Egli Vincents, Hondas and Guzzi's. Here is another Egli Ducati I just found.
(http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/egli/images/Egli_Ducati_DE.jpg)

More pictures of the Egli frame without bodywork or engine.  http://www.egli-racing.ch/a1/news.php?WEBYEP_DI=12 (http://www.egli-racing.ch/a1/news.php?WEBYEP_DI=12)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 05, 2010, 04:48:57 PM
Bimota HB1.  Maybe 10 of the HB1 were built. All were meant to be race bikes. The most famous driver was Luigi Anelli, who raced a HB1 in 1973. Today, this is probably the most sought after special framed Honda CB 750 SOHC/4 bike.  Ceriani front fork, Marzocchi rear dampers, Fontana brakes - Bimota used only the best accessories. (from www.satanicmechanic.org (//http://))
(http://www.satanicmechanic.org/images/Bimota01.jpg)
(http://www.satanicmechanic.org/images/Bimota02.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 06, 2010, 05:00:51 AM
450 Jupiter
(http://www.ducatimeccanica.com/lorin_smith/jupiter_6.jpg)
(http://www.ducatimeccanica.com/lorin_smith/ducati_jupiter.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 06, 2010, 05:07:01 AM
one more HB1

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe/P1060912.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 06, 2010, 05:14:28 AM
very clean guzzi cafe

(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/leman3-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 06, 2010, 11:18:16 AM
The first and only Ducati inline four
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe/MuseoMorbidelli065.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe/MuseoMorbidelli066.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 06, 2010, 11:45:57 AM
Say what?  Give us some history please.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on March 06, 2010, 11:50:09 AM
probably didn't produce it cause they were afraid of the nickname it would get because of the cam timing gear covers...




the Mickey
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 06, 2010, 12:35:46 PM
Quote from: Travman on March 06, 2010, 11:45:57 AM
Say what?  Give us some history please.
125 GP: The Rarest Ducati (1966)
This competition engine will always be remembered as the first and only in-line 4-cylinder engine and the first with 4 valves per cylinder in Ducati's history.
The 125 cc in-line engine featured timing that was controlled by a gear train and 4 spring-loaded valves per cylinder (!). Needless to say, Desmodromic timing was considered to be inapplicable to cylinders with a unit capacity of just... 31cc!
Despite the refined design work, the engine produced a "mere" 23 HP at 14,000 RPM: not enough to contest the brawn of the 5-cylinder Honda with its 30 HP.
This prototype was track-tested only (by Franco Farnè) and never went into production, becoming instead a display-case oddity to be exhibited during trade fairs and other events.

Technical specifications

    * Engine: across the frame, in-line 4-cylinder, twin overhead camshaft, air-cooled.
    * Cylinder capacity: 124 cc; (34.5 x 34mm).
    * Compression ratio: 12:1.
    * Timing: four valves per cylinder, controlled by a gear train (non- desmodromic timing).
    * Fuel feed: 4 Dell'Orto SS1 carburetors.
    * Gearbox: 8 gears.
    * Maximum power: 23 HP at 14,000 RPM.
    * Maximum speed: 200 km/h.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 06, 2010, 01:59:03 PM
Very cool.  Thanks for the info.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NuTTs on March 07, 2010, 08:50:13 AM
This one is weird ish but it's going really cheap at â,¬1300, I'm sure that â,¬1000 would bag it..

(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii273/kurtlad/alazzurraMadrid.jpg)

350cc Ducati Desmo engine, it should move with my fat ass riding it. I think.



Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on March 07, 2010, 09:12:38 AM
where is that for sale at?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 07, 2010, 01:24:23 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe/Guzzie_7.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucatiTorrey on March 07, 2010, 02:37:57 PM
that is a sweet bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 07, 2010, 02:55:12 PM
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/78900SS.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 07, 2010, 04:56:11 PM
Quote from: NuTTs on March 07, 2010, 08:50:13 AM
This one is weird ish but it's going really cheap at â,¬1300, I'm sure that â,¬1000 would bag it..

350cc Ducati Desmo engine, it should move with my fat ass riding it. I think.


I take umbrage at that characterization!  The Alazzurra was a "perfected" Pantah, IMHO.  Look at all the Pantah bikes and compare them to the beauty of the Alazzurra -- best thing that happened to Ducati, style-wise, was being bought by Cagiva when they were.

The Ally has a Pantah TL frame, forks, wheels and brakes, but completely restyled tank, seat and fairing.  Not to mention they ditched the Nippodenso coils and fixed the wiring. 

350 cc is a dog though.  Unless you love Allys (I have 3, kill me) I would pass. 

It's a beautiful specimen tho.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 07, 2010, 05:47:03 PM
(http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr141/joshuatemple/jj6.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 08, 2010, 03:30:45 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on March 07, 2010, 05:47:03 PM
(http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr141/joshuatemple/jj6.jpg)

Frank Masscho creation (Belgium).. pantah 500 cafe bike

here is another pic of him on that bike

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/motorcycles/FrankMasschoBelgium.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NuTTs on March 08, 2010, 11:02:15 AM
Quote from: Raux on March 07, 2010, 09:12:38 AM
where is that for sale at?
Madrid.. wanna buy?


This one was built by Pepo, my friend and owner of Radical Ducati in Spain
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/radical_ducati_carallo_sport.jpg)





Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on March 08, 2010, 11:29:17 AM
ooo you're friends with RadDuc!!!

that's a nice price for a unique older bike.
got more info?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on March 08, 2010, 04:01:47 PM
Quote from: Raux on March 08, 2010, 11:29:17 AM
ooo you're friends with RadDuc!!!
...

+1!   [beer]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 08, 2010, 04:46:02 PM
Quote from: NuTTs on March 08, 2010, 11:02:15 AM
my friend and owner of Radical Ducati in Spain
dude, you must get me an Imola on clearance $5,000?  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 08, 2010, 05:17:39 PM
Hoping someone knows more about this one
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe/sider.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on March 08, 2010, 05:18:28 PM
that is one goofy frame.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 08, 2010, 05:31:24 PM
yeah I hadn't seen one like that before, here comes the ultimate ducati frame
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 08, 2010, 05:32:02 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe/DSCF0005.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 08, 2010, 05:34:21 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe/DSCF0002.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 08, 2010, 05:35:06 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe/rat5.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 08, 2010, 05:35:50 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe/rat3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 08, 2010, 05:46:07 PM
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/73750sport.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 09, 2010, 03:48:43 AM
Quote from: ato memphis on March 08, 2010, 05:18:28 PM
that is one goofy frame.

amen to that.

then again, they (the germans who do that stuff) probably look at the extended swingarms on street bikes here and shake their heads.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: techno on March 10, 2010, 12:51:21 AM
Spotted by a friend on Italian holiday. Guzzi with side car.

(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx193/techno_photo/yelloguzzisc.jpg)

(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx193/techno_photo/yelloguzzi.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Jukie on March 10, 2010, 11:00:35 PM
my little Lillie the Lammie


(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/3210797903_0c52a37057.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on March 11, 2010, 12:56:02 AM
(http://s690.photobucket.com/albums/vv270/drkmojo/Nice%20Bikes/101502seriesarapide.jpg)

Vincent 1936 Rapide
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on March 11, 2010, 12:57:22 AM
(http://s690.photobucket.com/albums/vv270/drkmojo/Nice%20Bikes/1936_Benelli_250cc.jpg)

250cc Benelli - Double Overhead Cam 
This bike was designed in 1936 and one like it won the 1939 Isle of Man TT. During the war, the Benelli factory was destroyed and the surviving machinery was carted off by the Germans. So, after the war they had to race the same bikes, but did so with great success. In the 250cc world championships, they were 2nd in 1949 (the first year there was a ‘world championship’), 1st in 1950 and 3rd in 1951, even though their rider was killed half-way through the season. Benelli then withdrew from racing until 1959 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on March 11, 2010, 12:58:42 AM
(http://s690.photobucket.com/albums/vv270/drkmojo/Nice%20Bikes/1947_Moto_Guzzi.jpg)

1947 Moto Guzzi - Biclindrica
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on March 11, 2010, 01:00:04 AM
(http://s690.photobucket.com/albums/vv270/drkmojo/Nice%20Bikes/1949_Moto_Pariila_250cc.jpg)

1949 Moto Parilla 250cc
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on March 11, 2010, 01:01:35 AM
(http://s690.photobucket.com/albums/vv270/drkmojo/Nice%20Bikes/1957_Gilera_.jpg)

1957 Gilera - 4 Cylinder Racer
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on March 11, 2010, 01:06:38 AM
(http://s690.photobucket.com/albums/vv270/drkmojo/Nice%20Bikes/Benelli_1935_Type_4_TN_1.jpg)

1935 Benelli Type 4
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on March 11, 2010, 02:26:15 AM
It appears the Hoosier Hooligans don't allow hot linking to their server. :-\
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on March 11, 2010, 04:11:49 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 11, 2010, 02:26:15 AM
It appears the Hoosier Hooligans don't allow hot linking to their server. :-\

DOH!  Fixed it  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on March 11, 2010, 04:13:08 AM
Quote from: Mojo S2R on March 11, 2010, 04:11:49 AM
DOH!  Fixed it  [thumbsup]
sweet!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on March 11, 2010, 04:40:57 AM
(http://s690.photobucket.com/albums/vv270/drkmojo/Nice%20Bikes/MVAgusta.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 11, 2010, 08:33:35 AM
(http://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=64136&d=1268142797)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 11, 2010, 08:35:33 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/84573/cafe-racers-thread/4214555370_9caa00df4f_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 11, 2010, 08:36:53 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/AxelGuzziLMRacing1.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/SL270667.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: eesnas on March 11, 2010, 01:12:19 PM
nice finds! (specifically the previous 2)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JEFF_H on March 11, 2010, 01:40:39 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/moto-guzzi-cafe-racer.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 11, 2010, 03:23:15 PM
A new Guzzi V7 Cafe Classic with a fairing
(http://www.xtupload.com/new/image-DFDF_4B99697C.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 12, 2010, 04:35:07 PM
93 Ducati 900ss
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/84850/cafe-racers-thread/ducati03.jpg)
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/84847/cafe-racers-thread/ducati05.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 12, 2010, 04:35:52 PM
WTH is a Moto Paton?
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/84492/cafe-racers-thread/3933482829_d8e2c23c1d_b.jpg)
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/84491/cafe-racers-thread/3934336128_82c44d4eb5_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 12, 2010, 06:20:23 PM
Quote from: Travman on March 12, 2010, 04:35:07 PM
93 Ducati 900ss
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/84850/cafe-racers-thread/ducati03.jpg)


Nice.  [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on March 13, 2010, 04:51:11 AM
Quote from: Travman on March 12, 2010, 04:35:07 PM
93 Ducati 900ss
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/84850/cafe-racers-thread/ducati03.jpg)
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/84847/cafe-racers-thread/ducati05.jpg)


OH My that is pretty
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lethe on March 13, 2010, 05:05:10 AM
Quote from: Travman on March 12, 2010, 04:35:52 PM
WTH is a Moto Paton?
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/84492/cafe-racers-thread/3933482829_d8e2c23c1d_b.jpg)
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/84491/cafe-racers-thread/3934336128_82c44d4eb5_b.jpg)
http://www.motopaton.com/ (http://www.motopaton.com/)

Sounds like an interesting and different bike.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 13, 2010, 07:27:47 AM
Quote from: Travman on March 12, 2010, 04:35:07 PM
93 Ducati 900ss

(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/84847/cafe-racers-thread/ducati05.jpg)


Nice.  later model SS with an early model SS or Darmah fairing.

(http://www.unixconsult.co.uk/bike/pictures/900SSD-rhs.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 13, 2010, 09:27:50 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/DSCN4046.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on March 13, 2010, 10:51:08 AM
AWESOME pipes on the Benelli 6!! Bet that sounds increbible at full bark! [thumbsup] Had a friend ages ago with a Honda CBX, I forget the pipe he had on it but I will never forget the sound. [bow_down]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 13, 2010, 11:44:07 AM
cool concept
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe/Morini9emezzoSport.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Betty on March 13, 2010, 01:16:28 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on February 28, 2010, 05:28:55 PM
Early Desmosedici??   [evil]

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DucatiMuseo/CIMG0929.jpg)

Technically I don't think the Apollo was either a Desmo or a sedici ... and I am not trying to be a smart arse but I did get a laugh out of the suggestion that the predecessor for the Desmosedic MotoGP bike was designed as a competitor to Harley.

I think I know what you meant though and it would have been interesting if it had gone into production ... Ducati may be a completely different company now ... or they may have ceased to exist many moons ago.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Betty on March 13, 2010, 01:25:28 PM
Quote from: Travman on February 24, 2010, 10:20:49 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/892-M-1.jpg)
Beautiful. Hadn't seen one until my visit to the museum.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2799/4271366940_d865ceb55a.jpg)

I saw this one first in Pisa and thought WOW, that's different in an awesomely cool way. But when I later went to the museum I had one of those 'ohh I get it now' kinda moments.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 13, 2010, 03:26:43 PM
Quote from: Betty on March 13, 2010, 01:16:28 PM
Technically I don't think the Apollo was either a Desmo or a sedici ... and I am not trying to be a smart arse but I did get a laugh out of the suggestion that the predecessor for the Desmosedic MotoGP bike was designed as a competitor to Harley.

I think I know what you meant though and it would have been interesting if it had gone into production ... Ducati may be a completely different company now ... or they may have ceased to exist many moons ago.

I think you missed the  [evil] in my comment? 

The Apollo engine had nothing to do with the 'sedici design at all, the Apollo was pushrod (!) and a 2v setup, and a POS from all acounts....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 13, 2010, 03:45:23 PM
Quote from: Betty on March 13, 2010, 01:16:28 PM
I think I know what you meant though and it would have been interesting if it had gone into production ... Ducati may be a completely different company now ... or they may have ceased to exist many moons ago.
According to the article in Motorcycle Classics, "the inability to source tires capable of harnessing such a big-engined and heavy bike deprived 1960s bikers of the thrills of riding the first of the next generation of 4-cylinder sport bikes."  It could have been a success and it would have made Ducati a different company for better or worse.  I like seeing points like that in history. 

"one half of the engine would, and did, provide a superb basis for a range of 90-degree V-twin models. Five years after the Apollo project's demise, Taglioni proved the worth of that assertion when he designed Ducati's first OHC 750 V-twin, closely inspired by the Apollo's architecture."

http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/motorcycle-reviews/ducati-v4-apollo.aspx (http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/motorcycle-reviews/ducati-v4-apollo.aspx)
(http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/uploadedImages/articles/issues/2009-05-01/Apollo-01.jpg)
(http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/uploadedImages/articles/issues/2009-05-01/Apollo-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Markus on March 13, 2010, 04:06:39 PM
Quote from: Travman on March 12, 2010, 04:35:07 PM
93 Ducati 900ss
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/84850/cafe-racers-thread/ducati03.jpg)
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/84847/cafe-racers-thread/ducati05.jpg)


Holy heck I'm in lust.
[thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: pennyrobber on March 13, 2010, 05:39:12 PM
That SS is beautiful. This thread is great.  [beer]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Blue on March 15, 2010, 06:30:25 AM
Quote from: Markus on March 13, 2010, 04:06:39 PM
Holy heck I'm in lust.
[thumbsup]

Quote from: pennyrobber on March 13, 2010, 05:39:12 PM
That SS is beautiful. This thread is great.  [beer]

#1 for both comments.

That SS makes me want one (though, I wanted one before I saw this bike).
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 15, 2010, 04:23:26 PM
Moto Guzzi S3
(http://www.firestartergarage.it/images/Moto/S3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 15, 2010, 04:26:24 PM
Tastefully customized 1100 by Fire Starter Garage (http://www.firestartergarage.it/index-moto.html (http://www.firestartergarage.it/index-moto.html))
(http://www.firestartergarage.it/images/Moto/Nibbio_3.jpg)
(http://www.firestartergarage.it/images/Moto/Nibbio_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 15, 2010, 04:33:17 PM
1977 MV Agusta Magni 860
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/mv_agusta_magni_860.jpg)
http://www.bikeexif.com/1977-mv-agusta-magni-860 (http://www.bikeexif.com/1977-mv-agusta-magni-860)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 15, 2010, 04:52:12 PM
Quote from: Travman on March 15, 2010, 04:33:17 PM
1977 MV Agusta Magni 860
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/mv_agusta_magni_860.jpg)
http://www.bikeexif.com/1977-mv-agusta-magni-860 (http://www.bikeexif.com/1977-mv-agusta-magni-860)



derby

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg615693#msg615693 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg615693#msg615693)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: dutchy73 on March 15, 2010, 04:53:22 PM
Quote from: Travman on March 11, 2010, 08:36:53 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/AxelGuzziLMRacing1.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/SL270667.jpg)

All these Guzzi postings are making me ache for one of my own.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucatiTorrey on March 15, 2010, 05:54:35 PM
I am very slowly (who am i kidding, its not slow) falling in love with Moto Guzzi.

we need a drooling smiley faced guy* something like  :'(, move the tear, and give him this mouth :P
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on March 15, 2010, 09:26:57 PM
Quote from: Travman on March 12, 2010, 04:35:07 PM
93 Ducati 900ss
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/84850/cafe-racers-thread/ducati03.jpg)
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/84847/cafe-racers-thread/ducati05.jpg)

(http://forums.dieselstation.com/style_emoticons/default/drool3.gif)  I want!  That is gorgeous.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 16, 2010, 03:22:44 PM
87 885cc Harris-Ducati
This hybrid is a blend of English ingenuity and Italian passion, with a heavily modified '82 Darmah bevel-drive motor feeding its power through the Steve Wynn-designed Harris nickel-plated  chassis.
(http://image.motorcyclistonline.com/f/8552804+w750+st0/122_9603_12z+1987_ducati_885+front_side_view.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 16, 2010, 03:28:10 PM
Bimota made a Supermono?
(http://image.motorcyclistonline.com/f/8552870+w750+st0/122_9603_15z+bimota_supermono_racer+side_view.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on March 16, 2010, 03:36:14 PM
Quote from: Travman on March 16, 2010, 03:28:10 PM

Bimota made a Supermono?


http://www.ducati.ms/forums/showthread.php?t=48504 (http://www.ducati.ms/forums/showthread.php?t=48504)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on March 16, 2010, 03:56:30 PM
"These slender bikes have a 650cc Rotax 4 valve single in them. It's the same motor used in the BMW F650GS, hence the official Bimota model nomenclature of "BB1" (Bimota-BMW, 1st Series). About 375 were ever built."
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 17, 2010, 03:14:14 AM
Thanks for the info on the BB1 guys.
(http://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=35275&d=1217991302)
(http://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=35273&d=1217991129)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 17, 2010, 04:56:12 AM
Quote from: Travman on March 17, 2010, 03:14:14 AM
Thanks for the info on the BB1 guys.
(http://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=35275&d=1217991302)
(http://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=35273&d=1217991129)

damn, it's so organic, slender and almost phallic.  it looks almost like a suppository.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on March 17, 2010, 09:29:28 AM
shit i never thought about that. BMW DOES have a single available for builds. for that matter so does Aprilia. hmmm a true supermono ....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 17, 2010, 09:34:11 AM
Quote from: Mojo S2R on March 15, 2010, 09:26:57 PM
(http://forums.dieselstation.com/style_emoticons/default/drool3.gif)  I want!  That is gorgeous.

i wonder how many people have jizzed over this bike?

it is so very beautiful, such a nice collection of lines and the color scheme is awesome.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 18, 2010, 11:49:35 AM
Ducati 900 GTS custom.  78 bevel engine and frame mated to modern running gear from Sports Classic.
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ducati-900-gts-2.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ducati-900-gts-3.jpg)
(http://www.renewaters.ca/more_ducati/images/IMG_1876.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 18, 2010, 04:55:25 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe/DucatiDelBiondoraging_6118.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe/DucatiDelBiondoraging_6128.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe/DucatiDelBiondoraging_6121.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 18, 2010, 05:08:34 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe/MotoGuzziClassicLeMans2009byDynotec.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/isaka_040125_11.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 18, 2010, 05:25:58 PM
(http://www.teamyikes.com/Resources/Egli002.JPG)
(http://www.teamyikes.com/Resources/Egli001.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 18, 2010, 05:27:44 PM
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e311/mgrau/filippo-barbacane-moto-guzzi-dia-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Markus on March 18, 2010, 05:32:51 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on March 17, 2010, 09:34:11 AM
i wonder how many people have jizzed over this bike?

it is so very beautiful, such a nice collection of lines and the color scheme is awesome.

Absolutely agree. There's nothing on that SS I'd change. IMO it's the perfect balance of cafe racer aesthetic and modern(ish) tech.
[thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Blue on March 19, 2010, 09:07:04 AM
This could be fun.
(http://www3.telus.net/gdockray/racing/25.jpg)
This too.
(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq193/centaurojoe/Cafe/IMG_3772.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on March 19, 2010, 09:09:29 AM
amazing how many moto guzzi's are in this thread.
someone (not me) should take the time and do a count of each make in the thread.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucatiTorrey on March 19, 2010, 11:10:55 AM
yeah and these guzzis are some of the nicest bikes I've ever seen. Hate to say what would have happened had I even known about Guzzi when I bought my first bike!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Triple J on March 19, 2010, 11:41:50 AM
 [bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down]

Quote from: 1KDS on March 18, 2010, 05:08:34 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe/MotoGuzziClassicLeMans2009byDynotec.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 19, 2010, 03:35:14 PM
The deep sump on the blue/gray bike above doesn't look as cool as the Guzzis with the shallow sump.  I assume this one is a newer engine

Where are are these cool looking Guzzi's hiding?.  I only see one clapped-out Guzzi every couple of years or so.  Even the local Moto Guzzi/Triumph dealer only has one used California model.  I've never seen a cafe racer styled Guzzi in real life.  They must all be in Europe. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on March 19, 2010, 05:04:31 PM
other than never seeing them well done in person, they are also yawn-a-thons to ride.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howley on March 19, 2010, 06:07:10 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on March 18, 2010, 05:08:34 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe/MotoGuzziClassicLeMans2009byDynotec.jpg)

That obviously gets ridden hard! Look at the chicken sticker on the front tire!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 19, 2010, 06:25:20 PM
That deep sump does look terrible, the guzzi motors remind me of an automatic transmission with two growths, one on either side.  That being said, I can still get behind a lot of these customs.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 20, 2010, 02:06:29 AM
Quote from: ato memphis on March 19, 2010, 05:04:31 PM
other than never seeing them well done in person, they are also yawn-a-thons to ride.

i have to disagree, they are great cruisers and have similar engine pulse characteristic to a Duc twin.  great low end power.  that being said, most of the older ones were designed as cruisers with appropriate gearing and ergos.  i've ridden an 850 cafe that was tuned and very hot.

the engine has a VERY low center of gravity and the jugs make it 100% balanced.  the big-ass single plate dry clutch absorbs a lot of vibration too. 

they CAN be pretty heavy, but it depends on the year.  they started using a lot of aluminum in the later models (90s) and got lighter. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 20, 2010, 05:42:41 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeII/8479153214236078_8c28356081_b.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeII/normal10.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: slowkitty on March 20, 2010, 05:43:57 AM
I like Guzzis .... I've ridden a V11 and they are, well, different.  The V11 I rode was not the best handling bike there is, but the roar, the vibration; the bike was almost primeval, pulled like a train. They turn heads too. Guzzi riders are usually wrenchers, and the V11s are not difficult to work on, like Monsters.  

My contribution ... two pictures that I like ....


(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/bikermeow/dpp07d90510102d58.jpg)

(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f254/bikermeow/dpp07d90510102327.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 20, 2010, 05:46:13 AM
Here's a couple more
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeII/dyn004original800600jpe.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeII/3melinda011kl3.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeII/huite7.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 20, 2010, 05:51:50 AM
Here's a little blasphemy

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeII/DUZI29thNov08040.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeII/evo29thNov08007.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 20, 2010, 05:53:22 AM
little more on the above bike
DUZI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI41vZVkj2I#normal)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 20, 2010, 06:05:22 AM
I know this one isn't Italian or even euro, but I can't not post it
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeII/DSC00332.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 20, 2010, 06:13:26 AM
ok, back on topic

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/VARIABLE9/Cool%20Bikes/DUCATI.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 20, 2010, 06:14:40 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeII/rumi_125_junior.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 20, 2010, 06:26:25 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeII/mv2.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeII/mv1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 20, 2010, 06:30:30 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeII/aIMG_7746.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Triple J on March 20, 2010, 08:22:23 AM
Quote from: ato memphis on March 19, 2010, 05:04:31 PM
other than never seeing them well done in person, they are also yawn-a-thons to ride.

I don't know about the older ones, but my Griso is definitely not a "yawn-a-thon" to ride. It is heavy, and is for sure different than a Duc, but it is still a blast to ride.  [thumbsup]

I also get a shit ton of compliments on it... [bacon]

The problem with Guzzis is there aren't a lot of good dealers around, so you don't see a lot of them on the road. We're lucky to have one of the best dealers/shops in the country here in Seattle though.  :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: eesnas on March 20, 2010, 01:41:18 PM
(http://blog.hemmings.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/Agusta%20monowheel.jpg)

[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on March 20, 2010, 02:22:00 PM
Quote from: eesnas on March 20, 2010, 01:41:18 PM
(http://blog.hemmings.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/Agusta%20monowheel.jpg)

[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
i think you missed the title of the thread "Miscellaneous COOL Italian Bikes
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 20, 2010, 02:31:09 PM
Quote from: eesnas on March 20, 2010, 01:41:18 PM
(http://blog.hemmings.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/Agusta%20monowheel.jpg)

[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

isn't that Mr Garrison's monocycle??
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 20, 2010, 03:33:13 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on March 20, 2010, 06:05:22 AM
I know this one isn't Italian or even euro, but I can't not post it
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeII/DSC00332.jpg)
Well the exhausts look to be inspired by a MV Magni so I think this one counts. 
(http://thebikemuseum.com/pix/master_image_med.php?id=93&&)
(http://thebikemuseum.com/pix/master_image_med.php?id=235&&)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: gOoIe B on March 20, 2010, 07:07:35 PM
Quote from: Raux on March 20, 2010, 02:22:00 PM
i think you missed the title of the thread "Miscellaneous COOL Italian Bikes

While I think its still "cool," its certainly not a "bike."  More like a "mike"...  :P
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 05:48:26 AM
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b23/randomsv650/Other%20Bikes/aadamsguzzi_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 05:48:47 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/lawsonatwoodley.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 05:50:24 AM
l really like where this one is going

(http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/6894/0amt3tz5.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on March 21, 2010, 06:09:33 AM
I think I liked it as a MH900e a little better so far.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 06:19:27 AM
Yeah, that tread hasn't been updated in almost a year now, last I heard it was for sale.  I liked it in almost all of its configurations.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 06:25:10 AM
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac244/Albertiyu/ducatiminimarcelino.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 21, 2010, 06:25:40 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 05:50:24 AM
l really like where this one is going

(http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/6894/0amt3tz5.jpg)
+1 I love it.  I like the unfinished look and the beautiful red frame/swingarm contrasting with the raw unfinished tank.  I'd slap a round headlight or a V-rod headlight on it and call it a day.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 06:29:37 AM
It did have a monster headlight at on point, seems to be an ever-evolving bike, here's the build, kind of in reverse.

http://www.ducati.ms/forums/showthread.php?t=54249 (http://www.ducati.ms/forums/showthread.php?t=54249)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 06:30:38 AM
duc flat tracker
(http://hellforleathermagazine.com/galleries/images/Sideburn4_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 06:32:53 AM
(http://hellforleathermagazine.com/galleries/images/v12m01_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 06:37:08 AM
TerraMostro

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i52/alexmuccilli/ducati_terra_mostro.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 21, 2010, 06:39:05 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 06:25:10 AM
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac244/Albertiyu/ducatiminimarcelino.jpg)

that is equally interesting and depressing at the same time!   [laugh] [bang]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 06:51:18 AM
apparently called the mini marcelino, could be fun, definitely interesting

(http://cienmotos.com/tienda/images/DSC02302.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 06:57:52 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeII/gespanne_motoguzzi_titel.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeII/iwanbikestitel.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 07:02:00 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeII/MVAgusta_7543.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeII/MVAgusta_7545.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeII/MVAgusta_7554.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 07:05:36 AM
Its an Aermacchi single, that has been punched out to 500cc and uses a Ducati bevel drive, OHC arrangement.

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeII/6-1.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeII/7.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 07:18:50 AM
Here's one more pic of the one and only I posted on page 11

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeII/Duc125quattrojc.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 07:45:51 AM
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e311/mgrau/maserati_motorcycles_160_sport.jpg)
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e311/mgrau/maserati_160_motorcycle_engine.jpg)
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e311/mgrau/maserati_motorcycle_160cc_engine.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 07:46:49 AM
(http://www.wheelsofitaly.com/wiki/images/thumb/8/8b/Maserati-160-1954.jpg/800px-Maserati-160-1954.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 07:47:52 AM
(http://www.maserati-alfieri.co.uk/enthusiast70/Donington-020a.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 07:49:06 AM
(http://www.wheelsofitaly.com/wiki/images/c/cd/800px-Ferrari_motorcycle.jpg)
(http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/4619/122qa.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 08:02:21 AM
Thanks for starting this thread travman, it's been fun and educational.  Over 5,000 views now.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 21, 2010, 12:26:29 PM
Thank you.  I love seeing the interesting and cool bikes you've posted.  Good stuff 1KDS.

A couple more of the MH900 custom.  Here is the orginal thread on this bike. 
http://www.ducati.ms/forums/showthread.php?t=54249 (http://www.ducati.ms/forums/showthread.php?t=54249)
(http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/4561/200806020003fi1.jpg)
(http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/3285/200806020015gj7.jpg)
(http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/4249/200803030011gu1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 21, 2010, 02:38:19 PM
front wheel drive model? 

Quote from: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 07:02:00 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeII/MVAgusta_7545.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on March 21, 2010, 02:43:38 PM
I see a chain to the rear wheel?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 03:30:29 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/4489347bin.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 03:31:45 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/4033466.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/4259527bin.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 03:33:17 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/ls.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/lsmotor.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 03:35:38 PM
Multi/Hyper
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/DSC00028.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/DSC00035.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 04:10:35 PM
Now that I look at it more, I believe the MV in question above is just a bicycle with a fake motor, maybe?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: justinrhenry on March 21, 2010, 04:14:37 PM
(http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2008/10/06/blondi0_En1Nq_3858.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 21, 2010, 04:41:39 PM
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac244/Albertiyu/cafe250.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac244/Albertiyu/pm.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: LA on March 23, 2010, 08:51:57 AM
Here's a friends 74 Sport.

(http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq353/1ajess/Marks74Sport.jpg)

LA
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucatiTorrey on March 23, 2010, 01:28:40 PM
this has been a really great thread you guys! thanks! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 23, 2010, 01:41:22 PM
Quote from: LA on March 23, 2010, 08:51:57 AM
Here's a friends 74 Sport.

(http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq353/1ajess/Marks74Sport.jpg)

LA
Awesome looking bike Larry.  I really like the background.  Have you every been given the chance to ride it? 

Don't be modest now.  Let's see some pictures of your 80-900SS
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 23, 2010, 02:51:56 PM
(http://www.motomoriniclub.nl/list/IM00058.jpg)
(http://www.motomoriniclub.nl/list/IM00035.jpg)
(http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-VONT43JR.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 23, 2010, 02:52:31 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/2-Strokes/mv49.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 23, 2010, 02:53:36 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3331/3640440209_41336a52b9.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 23, 2010, 02:55:07 PM
(http://www.khulsey.com/motorcycles/vintagebike-images/gilera_124_5v_cafe_racer.jpeg)
(http://www.gilera-saturno.com/images/gilera/saturno/03031405-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 23, 2010, 02:59:09 PM
Couple more shots of the ghezzi-brian from page two
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/010210side.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/010210top.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 23, 2010, 03:03:50 PM
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac244/Albertiyu/BENELLI-750-SEI1.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac244/Albertiyu/BENELLI-SEI-22.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 23, 2010, 03:06:00 PM
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac244/Albertiyu/walt_siegl.jpg)
http://www.waltsiegl.com/ducati.html (http://www.waltsiegl.com/ducati.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 23, 2010, 03:07:24 PM
Hyper1098s
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/Hypermotard-1098-S.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 23, 2010, 03:09:08 PM
(http://www.forumimagecodes.com/images/f7g3ojialeaps8ar9ne3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on March 23, 2010, 03:20:12 PM
Troll Supertwin - 352lb WET weight, 92 hp, of  Troll Engineering in Hoogeveen The Netherlands

(http://www.trollsupertwin.com/uploads/Troll_Page_1_illustraion.jpg)

Built up by Jeff Nash @ AMS & Doug Lofgren.

Me want:
(http://www.trollsupertwin.com/uploads/Troll_1.jpg)
(http://www.trollsupertwin.com/uploads/Troll_2.jpg)
(http://www.trollsupertwin.com/uploads/Troll_3.jpg)
(http://www.trollsupertwin.com/uploads/Troll_4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 23, 2010, 03:26:53 PM
Nice find! I've never heard of that, I bet it scoots at that weight.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 23, 2010, 03:29:35 PM
(http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/4355/ascari1000cr3.jpg)
(http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/5195/ascari1000cr4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 23, 2010, 03:31:21 PM
Did I already post this one?  I'm not looking, needs a derby if it was
(http://www.waspworks.com/images/exhausts/Wasp_DSC_EXHAUST1.jpg)
(http://www.waspworks.com/images/exhausts/Wasp_DSC_EXHAUST2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 23, 2010, 03:50:27 PM
I think that one was posted already.  Oh well.  It doesn't hurt to see it twice.  It is a gourgeous Sport Classic.  Here is one by Radical Ducati.  Here is the story to go with this bike:
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=es&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radicalducati.com%2Findex.php%3Fpage%3Dcarallo-sport (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=es&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radicalducati.com%2Findex.php%3Fpage%3Dcarallo-sport)

(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/radical_ducati_carallo_sport.jpg)
(http://www.radicalducati.com/uploads/images/Preparaciones/carallo%20sport/carallosport4-400.jpg)
(http://www.radicalducati.com/uploads/images/Preparaciones/carallo%20sport/carallosport3-400.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on March 23, 2010, 03:59:22 PM
http://www.trollsupertwin.com/ (http://www.trollsupertwin.com/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 23, 2010, 05:05:08 PM
from above site

# Keihin 41mm flatslides w/ Malossi short intake 
# Ohlins Single Shock
# Nitrited Showa Forks with Ohlins internals
# Wheels : 17" Dymag Cast Magnesium
# 92 rear wheel hp @8200 rpm
# Wet Weight 352 lbs

That's tasty
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 23, 2010, 07:45:21 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on March 23, 2010, 03:29:35 PM
(http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/4355/ascari1000cr3.jpg)

[evil] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Novelo on March 23, 2010, 08:02:01 PM
I concur looks like RAD's work from Spain
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: flynbulldog on March 23, 2010, 09:23:11 PM
Any problem posting your own bike?

This is a 74 750 GT built to sport specs and modified with Imola bodywork and a few ride-ability upgrades.
Front brakes and rotors from a 996, works suspension components, Borrani wheels and custom curved Conti pipes.

I bought it as a basket case and rebuilt it over a three year period.

(http://www.bevelheaven.com/pix/MH750GT/images/007.jpg)

(http://www.bevelheaven.com/pix/MH750GT/images/004.jpg)

(http://www.bevelheaven.com/pix/MH750GT/images/750special01.jpg)

(http://www.bevelheaven.com/pix/MH750GT/images/CIMG3107-s.jpg)

(http://www.bevelheaven.com/pix/MH750GT/images/fly-in-tank-s.jpg)

(http://www.bevelheaven.com/pix/MH750GT/images/014.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 23, 2010, 09:25:20 PM
^^ Very nice.  [thumbsup] Is that a fly on the tank?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: flynbulldog on March 23, 2010, 09:29:32 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on March 23, 2010, 09:25:20 PM
^^ Very nice.  [thumbsup] Is that a fly on the tank?
why yes, that is a fly on the tank  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 23, 2010, 09:35:27 PM
Quote from: flynbulldog on March 23, 2010, 09:29:32 PM
why yes, that is a fly on the tank  ;)

Beautiful bike brother.  [bow_down]  That fly is killer.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: M900 on March 24, 2010, 03:32:35 AM
Quote from: flynbulldog on March 23, 2010, 09:29:32 PM
why yes, that is a fly on the tank  ;)
cast inside the fiberglass???
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on March 24, 2010, 03:35:47 AM
Quote from: M900 on March 24, 2010, 03:32:35 AM
cast inside the fiberglass???
It appears to me that the fly landed in the resin in the mold and was trapped by the cloth.

Very cool.

How many of you would have demanded a new tank? [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on March 24, 2010, 04:50:16 AM
Get you some gear gazers, son!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: flynbulldog on March 24, 2010, 07:34:26 AM
Don't like gear gazers and are you guys kidding me? does anybody know the significance of the fly?  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on March 24, 2010, 07:36:04 AM
not a clue over here. I always thought gear gazers were really neat - watching the bevel gears mesh.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on March 24, 2010, 08:51:38 AM
Quote from: flynbulldog on March 24, 2010, 07:34:26 AM
Don't like gear gazers and are you guys kidding me? does anybody know the significance of the fly?  ;D

Standard joke on Italian fiberglass QC?

And you had that 'fly' painted in, right?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: orangelion03 on March 24, 2010, 08:53:04 AM
The first thing I thought of when I saw the fly was a urinal...

That is one effin pregnant dogin bike man!!!!  As much as I like the newer belt drive motors, nothing says DUCATI to me like a bevel drive.  Gorgeous.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 24, 2010, 09:26:50 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 24, 2010, 03:35:47 AM
It appears to me that the fly landed in the resin in the mold and was trapped by the cloth.

Very cool.

How many of you would have demanded a new tank? [evil]

as long as the tank retained it's size/shape and was sound, i'd just consider that fly a permanent guest from bologna.

the real question is :  how do you ride it?  fibreglass tank + E10 gasoline = dead tank. 

do you have non-ethanol gas by you?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on March 24, 2010, 10:26:27 AM
E10? That'd be nice, but isn't E15 just as prevalent now?

I'm afraid we digress.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Rock Store on March 24, 2010, 10:52:31 AM
In 1973 cycle world tested a 750ss,to their amasement their was a fly embedded under the resign,in the clear fuel stripe, that fly & machine became "Legend".....Cook Nielson,s preproduction 750ss also carried this distinction......!
later...RS
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 24, 2010, 11:08:22 AM
Quote from: ato memphis on March 24, 2010, 10:26:27 AM
E10? That'd be nice, but isn't E15 just as prevalent now?

I'm afraid we digress.

10% is the Federal limit, except for E85.  I have never seen E15/15% ethanol.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: flynbulldog on March 24, 2010, 11:29:58 AM
Quote from: Rock Store on March 24, 2010, 10:52:31 AM
In 1973 cycle world tested a 750ss,to their amasement their was a fly embedded under the resign,in the clear fuel stripe, that fly & machine became "Legend".....Cook Nielson,s preproduction 750ss also carried this distinction......!
later...RS

Close but not exactly:

In 1974 Cycle magazine (not "cycle world") editors Phil Schilling and Cook Nielson got two of the original, yet to be released, SS 750s and decided to go racing.
Their escapades with racing the Ducatis became legend â€" they went on to win the 1977 Daytona 200 on a modified '74 750 - "Old Blue" (at that time it was called the "California hot rod"). One of the photographs published of the bike build showed the fly entombed in the fiberglass tank - and the legend of the fly grew from there.

I got an email directly from Cook Neilson during my restoration and search for historical tidbits:

As I recall, the first 750SS that showed up at Cycle Magazine was the one with the fly in the fiberglass. Back then, the fuel tanks had sight gauges on both sides of the tank; the fly was cast into the sight gauge on the right side of the tank, clearly (and embarrassingly) visible to Phil and I and all our friends. As the years rolled by, all of our fuel tanks were repainted in one scheme or another. So somewhere out there the fly still exists. I don't know if Dale Newton's estate still has it, or if Fred Fitzgerald (the current owner of Old Blue) has it, or if somebody else has it and doesn't know. In any case, diligent searchers will have to sand the tank down to reveal the original sight gauges. Happy hunting! --cook neilson

The fly on the tank of my 74 750 special is a small nod to Phil, Cook, Old Blue, and the Ducati racing heritage.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 24, 2010, 01:42:23 PM
cool story man, and really f'n cool bike!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on March 24, 2010, 02:55:20 PM
Belt drive head, converted to bevel for use on old bevel race bike

(http://www.ducatimeccanica.com/kevin_race_motor/rearheaddrivehousing.jpg)

http://www.ducatimeccanica.com/kevin_race_engine.html (http://www.ducatimeccanica.com/kevin_race_engine.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on March 24, 2010, 03:18:09 PM
Beautiful bike flynbulldog.   [thumbsup]

...and your neighborhood is pregnant dogin' too!!   [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 25, 2010, 07:45:10 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/175f3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 25, 2010, 04:15:56 PM
Demm, the other italian bevel
(http://www.pavesirestauri.com/dedem.jpg)
(http://www.pavesirestauri.com/deman.jpg)
(http://www.pavesirestauri.com/demcop.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 25, 2010, 04:17:24 PM
(http://www.khulsey.com/motorcycles/vintagebike-images/demm_motorcycles_demm-50_racing.jpeg)
(http://www.khulsey.com/motorcycles/vintagebike-images/demm_motorcycles_demm-50.jpeg)
(http://www.khulsey.com/motorcycles/vintagebike-images/demm_motorcycles_49cc_engine.jpeg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 25, 2010, 04:18:17 PM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Demm_1.jpg/800px-Demm_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 25, 2010, 04:19:31 PM
(http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/demm/images/DEMM_Capri_1959_Left_Front.jpg)
(http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/demm/images/DEMM_Capri_1959_tank_decal.jpg)
(http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/demm/images/DEMM_Capri_1959_top_view.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 25, 2010, 04:25:52 PM
That's all I got for DEMM, but here's a cool guzzi shot
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/DSC_0855.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 25, 2010, 04:32:15 PM
We need a drool icon, I know this has been posted on the forum, but it hasn't in this thread
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/VARIABLE9/NCRTi1098.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/VARIABLE9/NCRTi10983.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/VARIABLE9/NCRTi10984.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 25, 2010, 04:46:46 PM
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac244/Albertiyu/duc.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac244/Albertiyu/duc2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 25, 2010, 04:49:57 PM
One of my least favorite ducs but, to each his own
(http://www.motorrevu.hu/img/Indiana_RobertoRomeo_kicsi.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 25, 2010, 04:53:55 PM
Apollo look alike
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/45_zoom.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/58_zoom.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucatiTorrey on March 26, 2010, 04:30:14 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on March 25, 2010, 04:49:57 PM
One of my least favorite ducs but, to each his own
(http://www.motorrevu.hu/img/Indiana_RobertoRomeo_kicsi.jpg)


Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 26, 2010, 06:35:27 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on March 25, 2010, 04:49:57 PM
One of my least favorite ducs but, to each his own
(http://www.motorrevu.hu/img/Indiana_RobertoRomeo_kicsi.jpg)

i would totally take it just for the rareness factor.

back then, they were trying to ape Honda, if you squint from a distance you can see it looks like one of the old 750 cruisers.

the chrome on the engine and parts was SHIT.  Iv'e never seen one that wasn't flaking like crazy.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on March 26, 2010, 07:18:22 AM
Jeff has one at his AMS shop in Alvarado. Y'know, it looks like it would a pretty fair grocer getter. Interestingly, the fender/rear wheel clearance looks HUGE for that style bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 26, 2010, 07:19:02 AM
Quote from: ato memphis on March 26, 2010, 07:18:22 AM
Jeff has one at his AMS shop in Alvarado. Y'know, it looks like it would a pretty fair grocer getter. Interestingly, the fender/rear wheel clearance looks HUGE for that style bike.

well duh, how do you think you'd fit a 300-series tire on it otherwise?

FYI the frame is nearly identical to the Cagiva Elefant, with the square box frame and 2-piece cradle.  I bet it's the same except for a bigger angled neck.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 26, 2010, 04:10:34 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/DucatiSportDesmospecial1.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/DucatiSportDesmospecial2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 26, 2010, 04:12:22 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/248465831_gCZLh-M-4.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/248467062_XsqWx-M-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 26, 2010, 04:13:36 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/892-M-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 26, 2010, 04:24:42 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2675409182_1d615149aa_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on March 26, 2010, 04:32:22 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on March 26, 2010, 04:24:42 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2675409182_1d615149aa_b.jpg)
any details on that?

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 26, 2010, 04:44:15 PM
sorry man, I got nothing on that one
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on March 26, 2010, 04:47:50 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on March 26, 2010, 04:44:15 PM
sorry man, I got nothing on that one
Too bad...

that thing is pretty sweet. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 26, 2010, 04:54:37 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on March 25, 2010, 04:32:15 PM
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/VARIABLE9/NCRTi10984.jpg)
Good call.  It is nice to see this project again.  What kind of swingarm is that?  They just need to put a round headlight and a Monster tank on that bike and it would be ascetically complete.

BTW, I don't think I've ever even heard of Deem before.  I'll have to do a little research.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 26, 2010, 06:44:41 PM
It's a Ram mag swingarm, there was more progress posted today, I agree about the headlight, sadly it's got full fairings

http://www.ducati.ms/forums/showthread.php?t=76500 (http://www.ducati.ms/forums/showthread.php?t=76500)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 27, 2010, 02:27:42 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 26, 2010, 04:32:22 PM

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2675409182_1d615149aa_b.jpg)
any details on that?



Morini 500 Sport, heavily modified.  Noticeably, the exhaust is quite absurd, chopped frame and (what looks like) a hand-cut clutch cover with an NCR dry clutch (they also made aftermarket dry clutches for Ducati bevels).

Also, the beer can being used for the crankcase blowoff.

(http://it.enveloop.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/nastro-azzurro-edizione-limitata-cape-town-330-ml.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on March 27, 2010, 03:25:53 AM
I like the absurd exhaust.

...and the catch can.

I like most everything about that bike. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Markus on March 27, 2010, 04:06:09 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on March 26, 2010, 04:10:34 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/DucatiSportDesmospecial1.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/DucatiSportDesmospecial2.jpg)

Beautiful!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 27, 2010, 07:18:31 AM
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/album%202/DSC01529.jpg)

(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/album%202/image014.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 27, 2010, 07:25:35 AM
A Manx Norton inspired tank on a modern Sport Classic
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/87673/cafe-racers-thread/cafe+sport+classic.jpg)

Nice 750 Sport inspired rear section on this SC
(http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab288/dougblackney/Picture004.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 27, 2010, 10:32:40 AM
Nice sc's ^

Don't think I've seen flat red yet
(http://www.duccutters.com/JVB-Moto-FlatRed/Originals/model2.jpg)
(http://www.duccutters.com/JVB-Moto-FlatRed/Originals/model1.jpg)
(http://www.duccutters.com/JVB-Moto-FlatRed/Originals/ducmot3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 27, 2010, 11:04:44 AM
(http://www.duccutters.com/JVB-Moto-FlatRed/Originals/FlatRedPhoto.jpg)
(http://www.duccutters.com/JVB-Moto-FlatRed/Originals/back15.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 27, 2010, 11:16:58 AM
M1000 based Scrambler

(http://jvb-moto.com/rocknroll/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/scrambler1web740.jpg)
http://jvb-moto.com/rocknroll/?page_id=37 (http://jvb-moto.com/rocknroll/?page_id=37)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on March 27, 2010, 01:15:18 PM
Inspired by some of the bikes above...

I know that I'm in the minority, but I like the way my desmoquattro motor looks, and I sure would like a tank that gives visibility to the entire vertical head.  The cost would be astronomical though.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 27, 2010, 02:15:06 PM
Maybe a 748/916/996/998 tank would work to show off the top head if you left the side panels off
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on March 29, 2010, 08:34:36 AM
I present, the Yamaha TRX 850. I mean Ducati ~750SS/CR:

(http://home.swipnet.se/mikael_s/trx/road2.gif)
(http://home.swipnet.se/mikael_s/trx/trx-2.gif)

The similarities here are crazy. Braced rear caliper, seat shape, fairing shape, trellis, pipes... I know it was common, but wow. These pics are taken from a guy's website who conveniently also owns a Ducati Supersport [cheeky]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 29, 2010, 09:39:30 AM
Quote from: ato memphis on March 29, 2010, 08:34:36 AM
I present, the Yamaha TRX 850. I mean Ducati ~750SS/CR:


The similarities here are crazy. Braced rear caliper, seat shape, fairing shape, trellis, pipes... I know it was common, but wow. These pics are taken from a guy's website who conveniently also owns a Ducati Supersport [cheeky]

and very hard to find on the secondary market.. they are very loved..

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: flynbulldog on March 29, 2010, 11:39:09 AM
Quote from: Travman on March 27, 2010, 07:25:35 AM
A Manx Norton inspired tank on a modern Sport Classic
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/87673/cafe-racers-thread/cafe+sport+classic.jpg)

Nice 750 Sport inspired rear section on this SC
(http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab288/dougblackney/Picture004.jpg)

That photo of the SC from Rocket Garage is mine. Who the hell is Rocket Garage?  ???
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on March 29, 2010, 02:00:13 PM
Quote from: flynbulldog on March 29, 2010, 11:39:09 AM
That photo of the SC from Rocket Garage is mine. Who the hell is Rocket Garage?  ???

The guy that stole your photo.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 29, 2010, 02:48:38 PM
Quote from: flynbulldog on March 29, 2010, 11:39:09 AM
That photo of the SC from Rocket Garage is mine. Who the hell is Rocket Garage?  ???
I googled Rocket Garage and found this French motorcycle blog/site:
http://www.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Frocket-garage.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fguzzi-76-special.html&hl=en&ie=UTF8&langpair=it%7Cen&langpair.x=11&langpair.y=7&langpair=it%7Cen (http://www.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Frocket-garage.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fguzzi-76-special.html&hl=en&ie=UTF8&langpair=it%7Cen&langpair.x=11&langpair.y=7&langpair=it%7Cen)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: flynbulldog on March 29, 2010, 02:51:58 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 29, 2010, 02:00:13 PM
The guy that stole your photo.

You got that right...  [bang]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 29, 2010, 03:00:36 PM
Looks like a Sport Classic with lowered gauges & headlight and a SuperSport tank.
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/S50GNWS3PuI/AAAAAAAALUI/IX0lc_RTEaQ/s1600/71112133%2B002.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/S50GN3lv1gI/AAAAAAAALUQ/TqVcon1yAZo/s1600/71112133%2B015.jpg)
(//)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 29, 2010, 03:08:33 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/S7ETL-fUP9I/AAAAAAAALsY/Oxw3BzuOENE/s1600/goldie+8.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/S7ETMLRg74I/AAAAAAAALsg/Dc-EqE6jFCQ/s1600/goldie+3.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/S7ETMfQKl8I/AAAAAAAALso/AGjVRu_OHMY/s1600/goldie+2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 29, 2010, 03:23:15 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/Sf30LPQNr6I/AAAAAAAAE-Q/FjdQcq-FRKM/s1600/GK8C5186.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 29, 2010, 03:56:27 PM
Aprilia Falco custom
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uXgjvegn-Bs/SLWhp6m7PAI/AAAAAAAAB1c/NwMPBPlE3po/s1600/caferacer.info%2B01.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uXgjvegn-Bs/SLWhqIrk8mI/AAAAAAAAB1k/1xbXAsxjUoI/s1600/falcoracer20005640x480rp1.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uXgjvegn-Bs/SLWhqIJNkQI/AAAAAAAAB1s/xUOcLB-N2V8/s1600/falcoracer20006640x480wy2.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uXgjvegn-Bs/SLWhrq_z7dI/AAAAAAAAB18/WJKwpZE1fYQ/s1600/falcoracer20009640x480qg9.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 29, 2010, 04:10:19 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/SqjjN7zHd6I/AAAAAAAAG-w/ehvhI16Schc/s1600/jackmandonegg2.gif)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/Sl12swcSPQI/AAAAAAAAGQ4/GXWIOjO4NAA/s1600/img5428ih1.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/SilrHPuGw4I/AAAAAAAAFfY/EYrtC6HaD9Q/s1600/laverd10.jpg)

NSFW vintage Laverda ad: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/Sov0TazPWEI/AAAAAAAAGwY/hP5Z_BTPYoI/s1600-h/530816305_2805439ea2_o.jpg (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/Sov0TazPWEI/AAAAAAAAGwY/hP5Z_BTPYoI/s1600-h/530816305_2805439ea2_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 29, 2010, 04:17:06 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/SfWqo3fkNCI/AAAAAAAAE3Q/yd1j8bncE6I/s1600/best_sfc_shade_side_jpeg.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/SfWqxX8zGnI/AAAAAAAAE3Y/bOsfeii1QIA/s1600/frontag)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/SfWrGN2lQ9I/AAAAAAAAE3o/ZqjciYWHLLo/s1600/small_file_sfc_duo_final_jpeg.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 29, 2010, 04:24:27 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/SwaZF37b7xI/AAAAAAAAIVE/jJDUVF2GaE0/s1600/PBCE-MV-Agusta-Magni-Superlight-6+asphaltandrubber.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 29, 2010, 04:44:00 PM
Bimota HB4. 
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/bimota-hb4-official-photos/bimota-hb4-moto2-race-bike-1.jpg)
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/bimota-hb4-official-photos/bimota-hb4-moto2-race-bike-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NuTTs on March 30, 2010, 12:14:38 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on March 29, 2010, 09:39:30 AM
and very hard to find on the secondary market.. they are very loved..



They are very cheap over here
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 30, 2010, 04:17:21 AM
Quote from: Travman on March 29, 2010, 03:00:36 PM
Looks like a Sport Classic with lowered gauges & headlight and a SuperSport tank.

...and a banana seat..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 30, 2010, 04:19:18 AM
Quote from: NuTTs on March 30, 2010, 12:14:38 AM
They are very cheap over here

where are you?  i'd love to pick one up cheap, they usually go for a bit of a premium here.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on March 30, 2010, 04:54:14 AM
he be all up on Andromeda (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andromeda_Galaxy). You better grab yourself a Kevin Sorbo to get you there.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on March 30, 2010, 05:22:42 AM
This post serves as a bookmark.

That is all.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: flynbulldog on March 30, 2010, 02:32:22 PM
Quote from: Travman on March 29, 2010, 04:24:27 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/SwaZF37b7xI/AAAAAAAAIVE/jJDUVF2GaE0/s1600/PBCE-MV-Agusta-Magni-Superlight-6+asphaltandrubber.jpg)

Mannnn!  Magni superlight... :o I'd give a left nut for that!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Grampa on March 30, 2010, 02:45:29 PM
that thar is one purdy injun
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on March 30, 2010, 02:55:29 PM
Yeah, that's a good one.  [beer]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 03, 2010, 02:26:32 PM
(http://www.duccutters.com/MISCgallery/Originals/100609ModifiedMH900.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 03, 2010, 02:54:46 PM
Look closely
(http://www.duccutters.com/Bruno-DesmosediciReplica/diciReplica08.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lethe on April 03, 2010, 03:52:11 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on April 03, 2010, 02:54:46 PM
Look closely
(http://www.duccutters.com/Bruno-DesmosediciReplica/diciReplica08.jpg)
I see lesser brakes than the real thing should have, a little piece of tube towards the back that I assume is trellis which should'nt be there and the swingarm is the plain jane type I have.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on April 03, 2010, 03:58:59 PM
Yeah, forks, rotors, wheels, hugger, pipe routing, sprocket cover, rearsets, monster swingarm, ... Proportions look close, but the body itself looks slightly... off.  i stare at an actual desmo every saturday at the shop during burga time.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 03, 2010, 06:02:55 PM
It's an S4R
http://www.duccutters.com/Bruno-DesmosediciReplica.tpl (http://www.duccutters.com/Bruno-DesmosediciReplica.tpl)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducducgooseme on April 05, 2010, 10:43:21 AM
sorry, that is poser ghey to me.

[roll]

does the guy have a vw with a ferrari body on it too?  [coffee]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on April 05, 2010, 10:44:29 AM
pontiac fiero w/ ferrari body ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on April 05, 2010, 10:59:14 AM
More like a VW Bug with a Porsche 550 Spyder body kit.  I've actually seen those.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 05, 2010, 12:15:25 PM
Quote from: NorDog on April 05, 2010, 10:59:14 AM
More like a VW Bug with a Porsche 550 Spyder body kit.  I've actually seen those.

yeah, but those can be cool.  bore and stroke the engine to 2.2L and add forced induction and it can blow a real Spyder off the road.. :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 05, 2010, 02:48:38 PM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/89077/cafe-racers-thread/gg750Sport11a.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MonsterTom on April 05, 2010, 03:41:17 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on April 03, 2010, 02:26:32 PM
(http://www.duccutters.com/MISCgallery/Originals/100609ModifiedMH900.jpg)

What model bike is this, is it a modified MH?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on April 05, 2010, 03:45:10 PM
drool.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MAXdB on April 05, 2010, 04:18:02 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on April 03, 2010, 02:26:32 PM
(http://www.duccutters.com/MISCgallery/Originals/100609ModifiedMH900.jpg)

I'm in love...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 05, 2010, 04:31:17 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on April 03, 2010, 02:26:32 PM
(http://www.duccutters.com/MISCgallery/Originals/100609ModifiedMH900.jpg)

reminds me of this:

(http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Ducati%20500SL%20Pantah%20%203.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on April 06, 2010, 07:08:35 AM
Quote from: MonsterTom on April 05, 2010, 03:41:17 PM
What model bike is this, is it a modified MH?

Yes, that's a highly modded MH.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 07, 2010, 03:22:14 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/Ducati_StreetfighterARGRED.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 07, 2010, 03:23:04 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/ResizeofDSC09283.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 07, 2010, 03:23:40 PM
(http://riviere67.free.fr/Championnes/EPHEMERES/guzzi-3-cil.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on April 07, 2010, 03:54:56 PM
i saved pics of that streetfighter myself. Excellent looking bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 07, 2010, 04:57:36 PM
I thought it was the shift tech bike with those pipes, but it's the wrong color.  Now I see that they are reproducing the custom setup they used.  Nice bike
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 07, 2010, 05:07:43 PM
My new bike (new to me):

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/900FE/rightside.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on April 07, 2010, 05:08:26 PM
Nice FE!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: M900 on April 07, 2010, 07:46:40 PM
Quote from: NorDog on April 05, 2010, 10:59:14 AM
More like a VW Bug with a Porsche 550 Spyder body kit.  I've actually seen those.

if you (or anyone here) is thinking about doing the porsche body on a VW thing, be sure to spring for the deluxe model with doors that actually open.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: orangelion03 on April 08, 2010, 05:14:55 AM
Quote from: Travman on April 05, 2010, 02:48:38 PM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/89077/cafe-racers-thread/gg750Sport11a.jpg)

Bella!

This would be in my fantasy garage.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 08, 2010, 06:39:56 AM
Quote from: 8Ducatis on April 08, 2010, 06:32:45 AM
Ducati 250 Monza, complete in alloy!(http://img3.werkenntwen.de/photo6/acfd932bdd0739a8c9175ab3353edabe/h/h/hh46zp2xitisqz5h9ft82cz268t.jpg)

gotta love NCR pushing the dry clutches for everyone.

what does that thing weigh, like 50 kg?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Vindingo on April 08, 2010, 03:45:41 PM
Quote from: Travman on March 11, 2010, 08:36:53 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/AxelGuzziLMRacing1.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIII/SL270667.jpg)

what kind of guzzi's are these?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 08, 2010, 03:52:31 PM
highly modified V7 maybe
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 08, 2010, 03:56:46 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/S5a8T6PfteI/AAAAAAAALLk/5kYBjcwZB1E/s1600/S1K%2BGulf%2BPaint%2BRight%2BSide.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 08, 2010, 04:00:40 PM
SS's for ducatiz

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/S4ve_SZJABI/AAAAAAAAK7s/QosiIWTfTXQ/s1600/750ss1.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/S50GN3lv1gI/AAAAAAAALUQ/TqVcon1yAZo/s1600/71112133%2B015.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 08, 2010, 04:04:09 PM
Quote from: Vindingo on April 08, 2010, 03:45:41 PM
what kind of guzzi's are these?

T3 with updated heads.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 08, 2010, 04:39:46 PM
Found that guzzi on rocket garage and it says it's a LeMans
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 08, 2010, 04:42:18 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/S4G1aV22CuI/AAAAAAAAKw4/bSWmjn9vX9k/s1600/guzzi2.JPG)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/S4G1bedFmAI/AAAAAAAAKxQ/I3Ie6JKBxl8/s1600/guzzi4.JPG)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/S4G1bpIIaNI/AAAAAAAAKxY/llwePzXHB-w/s1600/guzzi11.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 08, 2010, 04:45:29 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/SzvvJOetCBI/AAAAAAAAJKI/RggO53s9p3M/s1600/dirtGuzzi2.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/SzvvI11D8QI/AAAAAAAAJKA/ns_3QRsa1FE/s1600/dirtGuzzy3.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/SzvvpaK3-sI/AAAAAAAAJKY/WrSL0qTePO4/s1600/100radical.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 08, 2010, 04:49:25 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/SzDSdN7VPDI/AAAAAAAAJBY/tvkpZWNbDNg/s1600/2163591.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/SzDSdQMaI5I/AAAAAAAAJBg/6sUv9xoyqNw/s1600/2163591-2.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/SzDSdsg-kOI/AAAAAAAAJBo/cBTeBrHhJ0E/s1600/2163591-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 10, 2010, 10:53:30 AM
(http://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8710&d=1165282031)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 10, 2010, 04:28:59 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/20090622_4.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/20090712_DSC_0698.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 10, 2010, 04:31:53 PM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/90215/cafe-racers-thread/l_f0e4cafdb9a685cbccb200914440e694.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 11, 2010, 03:35:47 PM
Ducati Condor A350 made for the Swiss Army

(http://www.eliteautofla.com/search/images/1/thumbImg.php?s=740&i=C006-1.jpg&ms=0&mp=0&mw=0)

(http://www.eliteautofla.com/search/images/1/thumbImg.php?s=740&i=C006-4.jpg&ms=0&mp=0&mw=0)

(http://www.eliteautofla.com/search/images/1/thumbImg.php?s=740&i=C006-14.jpg&ms=0&mp=0&mw=0)

(http://www.eliteautofla.com/search/images/1/thumbImg.php?s=740&i=C006-9.jpg&ms=0&mp=0&mw=0)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Grampa on April 11, 2010, 03:43:27 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on April 11, 2010, 03:35:47 PM
Ducati Condor A350 made for the Swiss Army

(http://www.eliteautofla.com/search/images/1/thumbImg.php?s=740&i=C006-1.jpg&ms=0&mp=0&mw=0)

(http://www.eliteautofla.com/search/images/1/thumbImg.php?s=740&i=C006-4.jpg&ms=0&mp=0&mw=0)

(http://www.eliteautofla.com/search/images/1/thumbImg.php?s=740&i=C006-14.jpg&ms=0&mp=0&mw=0)

(http://www.eliteautofla.com/search/images/1/thumbImg.php?s=740&i=C006-9.jpg&ms=0&mp=0&mw=0)


(http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/196086/images/mimonster.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 12, 2010, 09:54:42 AM
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/album%202/Ducati_M160CR.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 12, 2010, 09:57:58 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/20071122__PF22884.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 14, 2010, 04:45:24 PM
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/105/270508230_f66f89cdd6_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Blue on April 15, 2010, 05:35:36 AM
Some Aermacchi/HDs. 
I am biased as I own one (1969 Sprint 350SS).

1967 Aermacchi Sprint H
(http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/1309348/sn/1381779069/name/n_a)
(http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/1309348/sn/37162155/name/n_a)

Aermacchi 66/67
(http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/1309348/sn/553140135/name/n_a)

Race bikes
(http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/1309348/sn/441203290/name/ERTT+350.jpg)
(http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/1309348/sn/957821063/name/n_a)
(http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/1309348/sn/2049617367/name/Aermacchi_1961-Sprint_RS.jpg)
(http://a6.typepad.com/6a00d83420789753ef00e55087cd648833-pi)

www.aermacchi-racing.com (//http://) (custom frame kits and lots of parts support)
(http://www.aermacchi-racing.com/image/speciaal/motorvrijst.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: RichD on April 15, 2010, 09:57:43 AM
Quote from: a m on March 21, 2010, 02:43:38 PM
I see a chain to the rear wheel?

Noooo!!! you ride it backwards and steer with your feet!   [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on April 15, 2010, 11:19:50 AM
(http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/2/2gtwz83.gif)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: triangleforge on April 15, 2010, 12:14:56 PM
This one lives a couple of blocks from me, behind a rafting supply shop that's owned by the proprietor of the local Guzzi/Royal Enfield shop:

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4524347266_51bced3c02.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2632/4012901360_150f142d55.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 15, 2010, 05:24:19 PM
Quote from: Travman on April 14, 2010, 04:45:24 PM
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/105/270508230_f66f89cdd6_b.jpg)

ok, i am stumped.  what the make the beast with two backs is that?  some kind of hydrogen/nuclear powered ride?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 15, 2010, 05:30:05 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on April 08, 2010, 04:00:40 PM
SS's for ducatiz


(http://rlv.zcache.com/i_jizz_in_my_pants_tshirt-d235473733452488159o78u_325.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on April 16, 2010, 07:01:10 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 15, 2010, 05:24:19 PM
ok, i am stumped.  what the make the beast with two backs is that?  some kind of hydrogen/nuclear powered ride?

It is a very old Benelli. And extra cool.

I'd put a picture on of my '66 Benelli but it is in a very sad state right now.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 16, 2010, 11:29:01 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/90759/cafe-racers-thread/moto-guzzi-t3.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/moto-guzzi-t3-2.jpg)
(http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff44/swiest152/ETSBK/DSCF5383.jpg)

From this
(http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff44/swiest152/ETSBK/2003_0621_001134AA.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 16, 2010, 11:53:31 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/90769/cafe-racers-thread/tittler-guzzi-1.jpg)
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/90770/cafe-racers-thread/tittler-guzzi-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 16, 2010, 11:54:17 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/90902/cafe-racers-thread/Daytona2010107.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 16, 2010, 11:56:20 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/90208/cafe-racers-thread/Orange.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 16, 2010, 01:34:12 PM
I'm really a sucker for the sport 1000s, I need to stop looking at pictures of them before I just go buy one.

(http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: gOoIe B on April 17, 2010, 03:04:54 AM
Quote from: Travman on April 07, 2010, 03:22:14 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/Ducati_StreetfighterARGRED.jpg)

This bike looks absolutely sick.  It also employs possibly the best use of the fork reflectors ever.

Got any more angles on this thing?  My searches fail :(
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on April 17, 2010, 04:09:58 AM
It was featured on DucatiNewsToday


http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/2010/03/wallpaper-wednesday-ducati-streetfighter-special-ii/ (http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/2010/03/wallpaper-wednesday-ducati-streetfighter-special-ii/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: gOoIe B on April 17, 2010, 06:19:49 AM
Awesome.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brix821 on April 17, 2010, 07:28:51 PM
Quote from: Travman on April 16, 2010, 11:54:17 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/90902/cafe-racers-thread/Daytona2010107.jpg)
soo awesome
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 20, 2010, 08:53:59 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/91319/cafe-racers-thread/RedDucAfter.jpg)
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/91320/cafe-racers-thread/ducatimonza.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: numbskull on April 20, 2010, 11:40:30 AM
Quote from: Travman on April 20, 2010, 08:53:59 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/91319/cafe-racers-thread/RedDucAfter.jpg)
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/91320/cafe-racers-thread/ducatimonza.jpg)
Love the simplicity of this one. That exhaust flowing with the rear wheel looks great!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 22, 2010, 09:10:28 AM
(http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n448/ctune_album/VMD%202008%20Cafe%20Racers/DSCN0125.jpg)

What engine configuration is in this Laverda race bike?  It looks like a longitudinally mounted triple.  It is hard to tell with the fairing.
(http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n448/ctune_album/VMD%202008%20Cafe%20Racers/DSCN0134.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on April 22, 2010, 09:12:19 AM
is that the plug i spy?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 22, 2010, 09:17:25 AM
(http://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66686&stc=1&d=1271879564)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on April 22, 2010, 09:22:40 AM
(http://idhitit.org/gallery/general016.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Don on April 22, 2010, 12:34:01 PM
Quote from: Travman on April 22, 2010, 09:10:28 AM
(http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n448/ctune_album/VMD%202008%20Cafe%20Racers/DSCN0125.jpg)

What engine configuration is in this Laverda race bike?  It looks like a longitudinally mounted triple.  It is hard to tell with the fairing.
(http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n448/ctune_album/VMD%202008%20Cafe%20Racers/DSCN0134.jpg)
Traveman, that is the V6 1000
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Laverda/laverda_1000_v6%2078.htm (http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Laverda/laverda_1000_v6%2078.htm)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 22, 2010, 05:33:34 PM
Wow a V6!  That's what I like about this thread, learning about bikes I didn't know.  Thanks for the education. 

That is a very interesting swingarm on that bike.  I don't think I've ever seen anything like it. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bick on April 22, 2010, 06:42:51 PM
Long, but very cool!
HD - Bimota factory tour, 09 Tesi 3D WA, DB7 onboard wheelie++ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez5xO0jTWvE#lq-lq2-hq-vhq-hd)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mitt on April 24, 2010, 04:34:45 PM
(http://api.ning.com/files/iB70ZkCSuVolobel9DYbSooL7PVRhKF46mSFMqXQzFZXp*Bl9MHJpOgVTRT9oOs7Bto8UzOgJ8Z5xFSo*8SSPixzTBKeVDTl/89880038.jpg)

top secret location in WI


mitt
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 24, 2010, 04:44:53 PM
love that paint scheme!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on April 24, 2010, 10:54:47 PM
Some photos from the latest DOCQ ride, unfortunately couldn't go.....
http://picasaweb.google.com/docq00/April10ShedRide?feat=flashalbum#5462470878088250002 (http://picasaweb.google.com/docq00/April10ShedRide?feat=flashalbum#5462470878088250002)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on April 25, 2010, 02:21:53 AM
Quote from: Travman on April 22, 2010, 05:33:34 PM
Wow a V6!  That's what I like about this thread, learning about bikes I didn't know.  Thanks for the education.  

That is a very interesting swingarm on that bike.  I don't think I've ever seen anything like it.  

I've had some shots of that bike for some time.  Here are two more:
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/v6.jpg)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/v6proto.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 25, 2010, 05:00:32 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/MVAgusta_0452.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/MVAgusta_0452a.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/MVAgusta_0448.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 25, 2010, 06:17:45 AM
Here's another angle on the above duc

(http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l123/notarex/IMG_0839.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 25, 2010, 06:26:08 AM
(http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20%20A/Magni%20Sfida%201000%2089.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 25, 2010, 06:26:59 AM
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g68/Zenithman/folgore-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 25, 2010, 06:27:30 AM
(http://www.caferacer.net/images/aadamsguzzi_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 25, 2010, 06:29:58 AM
(http://www.wildguzzi.com/pics/bob_levesque.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on April 25, 2010, 07:55:13 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on April 25, 2010, 06:17:45 AM
Here's another angle on the above duc

(http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l123/notarex/IMG_0839.jpg)
this has got to be one the cleanest, most minimalistic bikes, I've ever seen.

Would LOVE to have this bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on April 25, 2010, 09:24:42 AM
The very rare Izzug Otom.  :P

Quote from: 1KDS on April 25, 2010, 06:27:30 AM
(http://www.caferacer.net/images/aadamsguzzi_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 25, 2010, 11:07:00 AM
Yeah, those are getting exceedingly rare  ;D

I didn't notice that when I posted it, there was a monster pic on the board a while back like that
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on April 25, 2010, 02:15:42 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on April 25, 2010, 09:24:42 AM
The very rare Izzug Otom.  :P

[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]  Made in Ylati.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 25, 2010, 03:01:01 PM
Here's one more and I found it on duccutters, it's a Benelli Mojave tank

http://www.duccutters.com/DaveHartleip-250Cafe.tpl (http://www.duccutters.com/DaveHartleip-250Cafe.tpl)
(http://advrider.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=155953&stc=1&d=1205456469)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 25, 2010, 05:51:27 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/firestarter_garage_moto_guzzi.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: hackers2r on April 25, 2010, 05:53:48 PM
Quote from: Travman on April 16, 2010, 11:56:20 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/90208/cafe-racers-thread/Orange.jpg)


Really liking this exhaust.  Anyone have any ideas?  I noticed the RSD symbol but nothing listed under Sands' custom projects.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 25, 2010, 06:01:00 PM
^^definitely one off


(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/239710.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 25, 2010, 06:02:52 PM
(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/P1000052.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 25, 2010, 06:04:09 PM
(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/140410900ss%20(5).JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 25, 2010, 06:06:09 PM
(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/Dsc00307.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 25, 2010, 06:23:31 PM


(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/Giro300508%20(2).jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: LA on April 25, 2010, 07:59:00 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on April 25, 2010, 06:26:59 AM
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g68/Zenithman/folgore-1.jpg)

You know I'm a Ducati guy, but you just don't get much cooler that this. [thumbsup]

LA
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on April 25, 2010, 08:01:50 PM
all these great looking Moto Guzzi bikes. seriously nice conversions. but when i was looking at bikes, all of the new ones look soooooo heavy.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Markus on April 26, 2010, 03:42:52 AM
(http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r462/MarkSidler/Ducati%20Pics/1984GuzziV71.jpg?t=1272285483)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 77south on April 26, 2010, 03:58:02 AM
Quote from: mitt on April 24, 2010, 04:34:45 PM
(http://api.ning.com/files/iB70ZkCSuVolobel9DYbSooL7PVRhKF46mSFMqXQzFZXp*Bl9MHJpOgVTRT9oOs7Bto8UzOgJ8Z5xFSo*8SSPixzTBKeVDTl/89880038.jpg)

top secret location in WI


mitt

Huh,  I had no idea i had met you.  Cause that's me in the Ducati jacket.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 26, 2010, 03:22:55 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/68_p8.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/68_p13.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 26, 2010, 03:24:21 PM
(http://blog.defgrip.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/parilla_racer-550x366.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on April 26, 2010, 03:38:24 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Ducati_250_special_2.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Ducati_250_special_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 30, 2010, 06:03:14 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/photo022.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/900Supersexy.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 30, 2010, 06:06:08 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3522/4559340478_aa22f9af0f_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 30, 2010, 06:09:54 PM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/92620/cafe-racers-thread/8.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 01, 2010, 05:04:04 AM
Wow, I'm loving that SS
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 01, 2010, 09:44:35 AM
Quote from: Travman on April 30, 2010, 06:03:14 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/900Supersexy.jpg)

Definitely not a 900.

Look at the clutch.

That's a Paso 750 engine (or early Elefant 750)

Dry clutch with rhs clutch slave, and there is no way in hell someone got 900cc (or close to it) out of the 750's geometry.  Crank is too small and no more room on the deck to bore the cylinders. I think the biggest overbore is 780cc, which was a DP/Ferracci P/C kit.

I bet this was originally a 750SS with the wet clutch and they blew the engine or wanted a dry clutch.  Easier to buy a used Paso 750 engine off ebay (or marktplaats.nl) and bolt it right up than modify the crank to accept a 900 clutch.

Sexy.

Not a 900.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucatiTorrey on May 01, 2010, 09:49:10 AM
Quote from: Travman on April 30, 2010, 06:03:14 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/photo022.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/900Supersexy.jpg)
what is this? want!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 01, 2010, 02:35:46 PM
I'd love to see more angles of the black Super Sport above.  I'd like to see the side view and also see what kind of headlight is on there.  Awesome looking tail section.  What kind of swing arm is that?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on May 01, 2010, 03:00:41 PM
Pretty sure that swinger is from a Paso.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 01, 2010, 05:21:52 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on May 01, 2010, 03:00:41 PM
Pretty sure that swinger is from a Paso.

Yep, that eccentric is right from the Paso 750 which sort of closes it for me that the engine is from a Paso 750. 

The shock has some custom linkage at the top.  BOth the Paso and Elefant had very cool rear suspension.  That's not a Paso shock, I can say that.

Looks like they shaved a good bit of metal off it too.

So looks like an SS top/frame and a Paso 750 bottom/rear.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 06:13:13 AM
(http://www.caferacer.ca/cafegallery/albums/userpics/bikepics909920fullra3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 06:14:36 AM
(http://www.dropbars.com/Aramichi/Kit%20in%20portland%20march%2006%20032.jpg)
(http://www.dropbars.com/Aramichi/Kit%20in%20portland%20march%2006%20034.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 06:15:54 AM
(http://www.roadandrace.com.au/parts/motorcycles/images/Ducati_Narrowcase_Giro_Special.jpg)
(http://www.roadandrace.com.au/parts/motorcycles/images/Ducati_Mach_1_1966_Carl_Liebold_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 06:18:54 AM
(http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr105/tribsaray/cadwell09001.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 06:53:21 AM
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j12/Firedome-Tx/2008%20Isle%20Of%20Man/DSC00376.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 06:55:28 AM
(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/3822/cimg5454mediummedium.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: krolik on May 02, 2010, 08:12:20 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 06:55:28 AM
(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/3822/cimg5454mediummedium.jpg)

WTF is that front suspension?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lethe on May 02, 2010, 08:23:53 AM
Quote from: krolik on May 02, 2010, 08:12:20 AM
WTF is that front suspension?
Bimota ancestor?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 02, 2010, 10:34:30 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 06:53:21 AM
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j12/Firedome-Tx/2008%20Isle%20Of%20Man/DSC00376.jpg)

its a little depressing to think that this frankenstein shows off the engine better than a factory pantah

notice the 1990s era 900SS intake manifold on the testa orrizontale
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 01:58:54 PM
(http://www.caferacer.ca/cafegallery/albums/userpics/Ducati_M160CR.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:00:46 PM
(http://www.benelliclubgb.net/images/gallery/doug-miller-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:04:22 PM
(http://www.pavesirestauri.com/nerdes.jpg)
(http://www.pavesirestauri.com/nerans.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:06:08 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/2318776107_0975346c0f_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:09:06 PM
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/76/171415671_cff3a73946.jpg)
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/51/171415393_2320ddce91.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:09:59 PM
(http://www.museoannicinquanta.it/Moto-Bartali.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:10:47 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2469/3590176356_20a4b9c60a_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:12:17 PM
(http://homepage2.nifty.com/motobiclub/CIMG0017.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:15:24 PM
(http://www.pavesirestauri.com/descim.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:18:28 PM
(http://www.ducatisingle.com/images/img5971817.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:19:31 PM
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_C6viGlYnHm8/R81vHCpEQbI/AAAAAAAAAGs/OGWZiLi743o/s720/Duc100GS.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:21:24 PM
(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/ducati250050708..JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:22:14 PM
derby?

(http://www.classicsolutionsuk.com/Italian/350%20Bitsa.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:23:53 PM
(http://motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/classic_bikes/1958_mondial_175.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:26:20 PM
(http://www.classic-motorrad.de/galerie/albums/ftp/2009-gloriascanaris/036-Garelli-Sportmoped.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:29:23 PM
(http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/moto-guzzi-motorcycle-museum-6.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:30:11 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E15jc7J5CoU/SfdlQrI1xoI/AAAAAAAAGTc/AaZbKhwjtIY/s1600/moto_guzzi_gambalunga_jpg%2520(1000x671).jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:31:35 PM
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/218/482626860_0b72b3c374_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:33:04 PM
(http://homepage2.nifty.com/motobiclub/CIMG0036.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:34:29 PM
(http://www.wheelsofitaly.com/wiki/images/2/25/Jonghi125ACT_Beltoise_CoueilleWP.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:35:48 PM
(http://www.maserati-alfieri.co.uk/enthusiast70/Donington-020a.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:36:51 PM
(http://www.classic-motorrad.de/galerie/albums/userpics/10431/normal_05042008759.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:39:10 PM
(http://www.wheelsofitaly.com/wiki/images/a/a3/1952_150_Turismo.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:40:50 PM
(http://www.joesignshop.com/parilla.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:41:58 PM
(http://www.khulsey.com/motorcycles/vintagebike-images/ardito_stradella_sport-75_motorcycle.jpeg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:43:48 PM
(http://www.khulsey.com/motorcycles/vintagebike-images/demm_motorcycles_demm-50_racing.jpeg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:46:46 PM
(http://www.advrider.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=220789&d=1259436256)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:47:26 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2718/4142910290_2593c74c6d_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:48:44 PM
(http://www.eurospares.com/graphics/Linto/Linto75lefta.jpg)
(http://www.eurospares.com/graphics/Linto/Linto75righta.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:49:19 PM
(http://www.classic-motorrad.de/galerie/albums/userpics/10013/linto.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:50:29 PM
(http://www.classic-motorrad.de/galerie/albums/ftp/2008-Ospedaletti/SL740381_%28Small%29.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:51:23 PM
And I'm spent...for now.  It will take a while for everyone to digest these anyway.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 02, 2010, 04:36:06 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:00:46 PM
(http://www.benelliclubgb.net/images/gallery/doug-miller-1.jpg)

something about the Sei just looks very decadent.   [wine]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 02, 2010, 04:36:51 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:35:48 PM
(http://www.maserati-alfieri.co.uk/enthusiast70/Donington-020a.jpg)

the bike looks with terror onto the big-gutted guy looking to ride..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 02, 2010, 04:37:33 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 02:29:23 PM
(http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/moto-guzzi-motorcycle-museum-6.jpg)

the old bikes like this look less like a pleasurable ride and more like a rolling castration machine
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 06:24:38 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on May 02, 2010, 04:36:06 PM
something about the Sei just looks very decadent.   [wine]
You're right and that's a great way to put it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 08, 2010, 03:26:53 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/3228321471_0d956ef9e6_o.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/2203608371_5f1bc9fa2a_o-Copy-Copy.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/3228357217_b5015f5ebe_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: High_Side on May 09, 2010, 01:15:40 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on May 02, 2010, 01:58:54 PM
(http://www.caferacer.ca/cafegallery/albums/userpics/Ducati_M160CR.JPG)

  Who can tell me more about this awesome bike?????
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 09, 2010, 03:57:47 PM
All I've got on that one is one more pic

(http://www.caferacer.ca/cafegallery/albums/userpics/M160CR.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 11, 2010, 08:47:12 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/m.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/rrrr.jpg)
Is it just me or is the tail section a little too high in the air?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on May 11, 2010, 10:51:22 AM
Quote from: Travman on May 11, 2010, 08:47:12 AM
~SNIP~
Is it just me or is the tail section a little too high in the air?


It's plenty high, but the SSS rearstand makes it even more pronounced.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 11, 2010, 11:19:45 AM
I do love that S2R swingarm mated to the the SBK frame.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 11, 2010, 04:23:40 PM
Hmm, a rad bike not in a 999 frame, that's new.  Looks like a 1098 with custom sub frame.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 12, 2010, 03:27:36 AM
a SBK frame with a DS1000 engine?  seems like a waste.  it looks awesome tho.  rad = kewl.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 12, 2010, 03:49:32 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on May 12, 2010, 03:27:36 AM
a SBK frame with a DS1000 engine?  seems like a waste.  it looks awesome tho.  rad = kewl.
I'm not sure why people create air cooled Ducati race bikes.  Is it because they fit into a certain race class. 

I like the SBK frame air cooled Ducati engine combination even better as a naked bike.
(http://www.radicalducati.com/uploads/images/Rad/RAD02/cafe_racer/5.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 12, 2010, 04:05:41 PM
Guzzi Griso SE.  We don't get this version with the tubeless spoked wheels and black frame in the U.S. (http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/Griso2009_8V_TenniLeft_NoMirrors.jpg?)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/Griso2010_8V_Red_NoMirrors.jpg?t=1273712381)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 12, 2010, 05:16:34 PM
Quote from: Travman on May 12, 2010, 03:49:32 PM
I'm not sure why people create air cooled Ducati race bikes.  Is it because they fit into a certain race class. 

I didn't think about that at all.. duh..


QuoteI like the SBK frame air cooled Ducati engine combination even better as a naked bike.
(http://www.radicalducati.com/uploads/images/Rad/RAD02/cafe_racer/5.jpg)

I think maybe the masking tape disqualifies that as a true naked.. :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: krolik on May 12, 2010, 06:08:15 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on May 12, 2010, 05:16:34 PM
I didn't think about that at all.. duh..


I think maybe the masking tape disqualifies that as a true naked.. :D

It's covering up the nipples. 8)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 12, 2010, 07:26:53 PM
Quote from: Travman on May 12, 2010, 03:49:32 PM
I'm not sure why people create air cooled Ducati race bikes.  Is it because they fit into a certain race class. 

??? [bang]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 13, 2010, 08:21:31 AM
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac244/Albertiyu/IMG_9764.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac244/Albertiyu/IMG_9750.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on May 13, 2010, 08:33:40 PM
Got any more of that?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 14, 2010, 03:22:33 AM
That's all I found of the black & gold single.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: flynbulldog on May 14, 2010, 06:34:56 AM
Quote from: Travman on May 12, 2010, 03:49:32 PM
I'm not sure why people create air cooled Ducati race bikes.  Is it because they fit into a certain race class. 

I like the SBK frame air cooled Ducati engine combination even better as a naked bike.
(http://www.radicalducati.com/uploads/images/Rad/RAD02/cafe_racer/5.jpg)

I guess in this case the reason would be because thats not an SBK frame it's a custom frame made by radical ducati for their kit bikes
(this is one of their kit bikes)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 14, 2010, 12:37:27 PM
I did read that it was a custom made chromoly steel frame.  I'm no expert, but it does look just like a SBK frame, doesn't it?  It gives me hope that I can create something similar using a SBK frame in the future.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 14, 2010, 06:35:13 PM
Yeah, it's nearly identical to the current gen SBK frame.  This can be done with a stock superbike frame.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Rock Store on May 15, 2010, 06:56:03 AM
Nick .. the gold & black desmo belongs to non other then "Julian Masip", one of the finest tuners & builders of bevels every to come out of Spain,thats his Supermono ,Desmo.. One of many great machines he owns & do a search Nick youll find Julian.
later...Dom
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on May 15, 2010, 07:00:07 AM
Grazie, RS.  :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 19, 2010, 05:41:50 PM
Luigi Cannava's modified Guzzi Rocket
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/CL/guzzir.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on May 19, 2010, 10:58:22 PM
Don't know if it's Italian.  Found it on an Italian Site (http://www.tottimotori.com (http://www.tottimotori.com)).  Believe it's an Italian Custom.  Oh, and it's called the "Pregnant Duck".   ???

(http://www.tottimotori.com/download_121/IMG_5366.jpg)
(http://www.tottimotori.com/download_121/duck_big.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on May 20, 2010, 07:12:18 AM
Quote from: Mojo S2R on May 19, 2010, 10:58:22 PM
Don't know if it's Italian.  Found it on an Italian Site (http://www.tottimotori.com (http://www.tottimotori.com)).  Believe it's an Italian Custom.  Oh, and it's called the "Pregnant Duck".   ???

(http://www.tottimotori.com/download_121/IMG_5366.jpg)
(http://www.tottimotori.com/download_121/duck_big.jpg)

I'd love to hear that run.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 20, 2010, 05:06:34 PM
looks like a honda cbx motor to me
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on May 20, 2010, 07:47:20 PM
Affirmative, that's a CBX.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 23, 2010, 04:15:58 AM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4573455402_bf214dde6b_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 23, 2010, 04:17:01 AM
Aprilia twin based special, the Aprilia RRV450 twin
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/02aprilia-RRV450.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 23, 2010, 04:19:41 AM
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/album%202/Quarter0007.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/album%202/Front0017.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/album%202/RtSide0041.jpg)

(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/album%202/Engine1718.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/album%202/Ride.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 23, 2010, 04:22:20 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/dsc00086wk.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/dsc00110t.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/dsc00120v.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 23, 2010, 04:25:52 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/94324/cafe-racers-thread/mcmillan_v7_sport_racer.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 23, 2010, 06:23:50 PM
This bike currently being parted out on the .ms forum, I love me some sport classics

(http://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=68973&stc=1&d=1274636314)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Cloner on May 24, 2010, 11:40:40 AM
Running copy of a Moto Guzzi V-8!

MOTO GUZZI 8 CILINDRI SOUND (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdxI3faucvM&playnext_from=TL&videos=pqry4rICVO8&feature=grec#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 25, 2010, 09:19:21 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/MotogirodItalia_2421.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 25, 2010, 09:20:12 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/MotogirodItalia_2436.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 25, 2010, 04:24:04 PM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/95166/cafe-racers-thread/p1020170.jpg)
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/95168/cafe-racers-thread/p1020166.jpg)
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/95167/cafe-racers-thread/p1020167.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucatiTorrey on May 25, 2010, 05:23:47 PM
 [bacon] ator
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Billyzoom on May 25, 2010, 07:36:26 PM
Quote from: Travman on February 20, 2010, 06:59:45 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/81661/cafe-racers-thread/Ducati%201974%20750%20Sport%20Desmo%20Special%20Ducati%20Concorso%20Finals%20Laguna%20Seca%209-2007%202.JPG)
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/81662/cafe-racers-thread/Ducati%201974%20750%20Sport%20Desmo%20Special%20Ducati%20Concorso%20Finals%20Laguna%20Seca%209-2007%203.JPG)


That is one of the most beautiful motorcycles I have ever seen.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on May 25, 2010, 08:13:51 PM
Quote from: Cloner on May 24, 2010, 11:40:40 AM
Running copy of a Moto Guzzi V-8!

MOTO GUZZI 8 CILINDRI SOUND (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdxI3faucvM&playnext_from=TL&videos=pqry4rICVO8&feature=grec#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)



If I **EVER** win the lottery.  I will own one of the copies and I will ride it and it will most likely kill me....
















and I couldn't care less!  [evil]

(that was an awesome vid!)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 26, 2010, 11:41:27 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_na1tm37oB8o/S-6d-OpY1SI/AAAAAAAAHPg/ShsUIJLoMPo/s1600/darmahZON.jpg)

High Speed pedicure
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_na1tm37oB8o/S-sHYyLuKZI/AAAAAAAAHOM/EQXyTqo1Yi4/s400/toesZON.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on May 26, 2010, 02:23:25 PM
Quote from: Travman on May 26, 2010, 11:41:27 AM
High Speed pedicure...

[laugh]  I guess Sidi boots weren't so great in 1972.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 28, 2010, 01:16:16 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2706/4521077301_5bbceda3bf_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 28, 2010, 01:18:05 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3377/4600956224_35540c3cec_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 04, 2010, 03:30:25 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/95902/cafe-racers-thread/750ssZON.jpg)

(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/95906/cafe-racers-thread/4653255576_1ebb8686bc_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: techno on June 04, 2010, 05:23:24 AM
These were taken at a classic bike meet in Australia at Broadford.

(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx193/techno_photo/DSC01272.jpg)

(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx193/techno_photo/DSC01271.jpg)

(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx193/techno_photo/DSC01266.jpg)

(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx193/techno_photo/DSC01268.jpg)

(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx193/techno_photo/DSC01223.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 05, 2010, 08:38:25 AM
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/album%202/db7.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/album%202/879983532_zJ3CN-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 05, 2010, 08:41:41 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/3345390814_528061d7a6_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3004/2889298545_9b80feec97_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: supertjeduc on June 05, 2010, 12:00:28 PM
Quote from: Travman on June 05, 2010, 08:41:41 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/3345390814_528061d7a6_b.jpg)


I have seen this one in real life and i think it is one of the ugliest ducs (look at those mirrors )
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 05, 2010, 12:22:40 PM
I definitely prefer the looks of the white-framed, red 851 above.  The multi color 851 looks like a police bike with those mirrors. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 05, 2010, 12:49:29 PM
the tricolore has a lot of things you wouldn't like such as the standard forks (Marzocchi M1R's) and the funky unobtanium rotors.  the mirrors are only the tip of the 'berg for me.  the 2-piece wheels are very light but are well known to make the beast with two backs up royally with any abuse, same type as on the 900SL

the red model is a end of series model, I believe, with USD type Showas, and modern-style rotors, not to mention the updated seat/rear/side fairing setup on the full-red model.

i wouldn't kick the tricolore out of bed though.  i think you would be shelling out about $30K for that bike right now.  the red one less, maybe no more than 8-10k.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 07, 2010, 09:41:53 AM
1971 MK3 450 (http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/Gilberto_71_450_MK3Desmo.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 07, 2010, 09:44:00 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/supermono6.jpg)

Check out the carbon fiber subframe
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/7D9W9166_Edit_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 07, 2010, 09:45:03 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/IMG_6416.jpg)

Is it just me or is this tail section a little high?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 07, 2010, 09:45:59 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/96270/cafe-racers-thread/Guzzi750America.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 07, 2010, 09:50:05 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/forum/attachments/f14/36827d1275910259-cafe-racers-thread-moto_guzzi_axel2-2-jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NuTTs on June 07, 2010, 11:09:21 AM
Quote from: Travman on June 07, 2010, 09:45:03 AM

Is it just me or is this tail section a little high?

They are all like that - mine's pretty much all put together so those promised pics will be up shortly.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 07, 2010, 11:20:43 AM
Quote from: NuTTs on June 07, 2010, 11:09:21 AM
They are all like that - mine's pretty much all put together so those promised pics will be up shortly.
Is it style or is there some function to a having a super high rear end?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: hackers2r on June 07, 2010, 12:57:00 PM
Face down ass up!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on June 07, 2010, 01:28:20 PM
bite that pillow  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on June 07, 2010, 02:17:49 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TAzsomuDZuI/AAAAAAAANGM/mcY5KZNlZtE/s1600/Alone.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 10, 2010, 05:18:49 PM
It may not be that exotic, but there is something I really like about this Guzzi V11.
(http://www.xtupload.com/new/image-B390_4C0E6A61.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 10, 2010, 05:49:14 PM
(http://www.postimage.org/gx2ihbUi.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucatiTorrey on June 11, 2010, 06:51:46 AM
I am definitely becoming more and more of a fan of Guzzi bikes. They look so beefy!
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/firestarter_garage_moto_guzzi.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucatiTorrey on June 11, 2010, 06:55:15 AM
another shot of the Benelli  Cafe, this time with Termis
or should i say, Termi
(http://fwdmail.files.wordpress.com/2006/10/benelli_tnt_cafe_racer_02_1024x768.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 11, 2010, 07:15:17 AM
I dig the new Benellis.  They just need more buyers and dealers to get going.  A few more years of refinement would be nice.  Ducati is really the only Italian bike you'll see on the streets.  Benellis are limited to the internet or magazines.

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/Guzzi8negro2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 11, 2010, 07:18:50 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/96796/cafe-racers-thread/hip.jpg)
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/96795/cafe-racers-thread/ipk.jpg)
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/96794/cafe-racers-thread/kioi.jpg)
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/96793/cafe-racers-thread/ooo.jpg)
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/96792/cafe-racers-thread/yhp.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucatiTorrey on June 11, 2010, 12:30:31 PM
Quote from: Travman on June 11, 2010, 07:15:17 AM

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/Guzzi8negro2.jpg)

very nice. If i had known about Moto Guzzi when i was shopping for a bike, oh man, that could be in my garage.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on June 11, 2010, 02:31:50 PM
(http://www.motomoriniclub.nl/turbo14.jpg)

(http://www.fillmoregazette.com/files/imagecache/970wide/files/moto_morini_corsa.jpg)

(http://static.open.salon.com/files/occhi-chiusi-old-racing-eyes-shut-giclee-print1229487428.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 11, 2010, 05:46:22 PM
(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p317/jimbemotumbo/Laverda/DSC_0150.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2596/3990222254_78dce65305.jpg)

(http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/2771/dpp07d90510102327.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v198/Phang/PDSCN6538.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: supertjeduc on June 12, 2010, 01:10:16 AM
I like the old guzzi's , but the new ones are so very [puke] [puke] [puke]
Only that new caferacer style 700 (or so) is nice but it is so slow

(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/s4/v3/p900370047-5.jpg)

(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v2/p692652164-4.jpg)

(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/s2/v1/p98946333-4.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: hackers2r on June 12, 2010, 02:49:06 AM
(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/s2/v1/p98946333-4.jpg)
(http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/2771/dpp07d90510102327.jpg)

ok...what guzzi are these?  

nm...ghezzi brian...cool looking
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on June 12, 2010, 03:19:17 AM
OMG can we stop with the Guzzi circle jerk!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucatiTorrey on June 12, 2010, 06:03:32 AM
I think they look amazing! Whats wrong with getting away from the same old Ducati for a bit
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on June 12, 2010, 09:59:31 AM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4488477879_5b1ebf169b_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on June 12, 2010, 10:01:15 AM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796/4488467414_90823ee71f_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on June 12, 2010, 10:06:40 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/20071122__PF22884.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on June 12, 2010, 10:07:14 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/20090317__PF15733.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on June 12, 2010, 10:07:43 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/20090622_4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on June 12, 2010, 10:09:43 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3238/2958158753_35a8dd7d2d_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on June 12, 2010, 10:39:00 AM
Shinya Kimura (sp?)

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/shinya2am.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 12, 2010, 11:10:14 AM
A Morbidelli V8

(http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20%20A/Morbideli%20V8%2098%20%201.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: supertjeduc on June 13, 2010, 04:32:48 AM
http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/p962238281/slideshow (http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/p962238281/slideshow)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 13, 2010, 06:39:46 AM
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/46/144480400_0e6eb886df_b.jpg)

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/183/420268253_c05d572b75_b.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 13, 2010, 06:40:24 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/laverda8negro.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on June 13, 2010, 01:03:19 PM
(http://www.f042.com/img/gallery/F042/23.jpg)
(http://www.f042.com/img/gallery/F042/24.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: gOoIe B on June 13, 2010, 04:29:36 PM
(http://www.ghezzi-brian.com/_Images/_Gallery/_Models/_Furia/Furia_6.jpg)
(http://www.ghezzi-brian.com/_Images/_Gallery/_Models/_Furia/Furia_1.jpg)
(http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/7757/fionda2wx6.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uXgjvegn-Bs/SmhNI1QlHwI/AAAAAAAAFrw/ecNDoYBE1F0/s1600/kimera%2B13.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uXgjvegn-Bs/SmhMURiLAiI/AAAAAAAAFrQ/Ly1NbF6Xtao/s1600/kimera%2B9.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 15, 2010, 05:46:02 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/img1198q.jpg)

(http://www.brothersoftheyellowsign.org/bb/WildOnes/images/1956GileraSaturnoPiuma0034.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 18, 2010, 05:41:09 PM
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y32/Mean1967/DSCN6758.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 18, 2010, 05:45:22 PM
New bike by Radical Ducati based on an S4
(http://www.radicalducati.com/uploads/images/Rad/raceric/raceric8.jpg)
(http://www.radicalducati.com/uploads/images/Rad/raceric/mono7.jpg)
(http://www.radicalducati.com/uploads/images/Rad/raceric/mono1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 18, 2010, 05:49:33 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/custom-ducati-3.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/custom-ducati.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/custom-ducati-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 18, 2010, 05:54:42 PM
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/album%202/bikepics-1998449-full.jpg)

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/250mk372.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on June 19, 2010, 03:16:16 AM
Quote from: Travman on June 18, 2010, 05:45:22 PM
New bike by Radical Ducati based on an S4

:o  :o
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the exposed vertical head!!!  WANT!!  [evil]   [drool]

Now they need to re-route the fuel lines and wiring on the right side and cut up those CF belt covers to expose the mechanical goodness beneath!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: gOoIe B on June 19, 2010, 03:52:18 AM
Quote from: pompetta on June 19, 2010, 03:16:16 AM
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the exposed vertical head!!!  WANT!!  [evil]   [drool]


I agree, I love the look of the exposed vertical head, and wish I could find a fuel tank for my bike that would do a better job of this.

However, I think what they did to "supplement" the rear half of the frame is ass ugly, and doesn't mesh with the factory frame layout at all...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JDucati on June 19, 2010, 07:27:27 AM
Quote from: Travman on June 07, 2010, 09:44:00 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/supermono6.jpg)

Where can I find one of these motors?

I know there are only around 50 bikes made but there has to be more motors than that.

I am a thumper lover and that seriously made my heart skip a beat. [thumbsup]

~JD
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 19, 2010, 08:49:30 AM
Quote from: Travman on June 18, 2010, 05:49:33 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/custom-ducati-3.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/custom-ducati.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/custom-ducati-2.jpg)

jeebus, that engine looks like it is about 1000lbs too big for that frame...  i bet the handling on it is very straight-line
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Christian on June 20, 2010, 05:33:24 PM
Quote from: JDucati on June 19, 2010, 07:27:27 AM
Where can I find one of these motors?

I know there are only around 50 bikes made but there has to be more motors than that.

I am a thumper lover and that seriously made my heart skip a beat. [thumbsup]

~JD

Make your own? When I saw it, it looked like a bored and stroked 916 motor with a missing piston and cylinder. Wikipedia says it's displacement is half of that of a 1098.

Some photos I took:

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2803/4494513220_acf001921b.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4494513784_6e0f42737b.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4493874849_65b347b5e2.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 21, 2010, 02:46:00 AM
Quote from: Christian on June 20, 2010, 05:33:24 PM
Make your own? When I saw it, it looked like a bored and stroked 916 motor with a missing piston and cylinder. Wikipedia says it's displacement is half of that of a 1098.

Some photos I took:

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2803/4494513220_acf001921b.jpg)

Not so straight forward.  IF you look at the top of this photo, you see something weird where the top crank rod would be -- it's a balancer.  There is a sort of half-rod riding on the journal which connects to it. 

Quote from: JDucati on June 19, 2010, 07:27:27 AM
Where can I find one of these motors?

I know there are only around 50 bikes made but there has to be more motors than that.

I am a thumper lover and that seriously made my heart skip a beat. [thumbsup]

~JD

Call a dealer and see if they have a catalogue for it.  If they do, you can order it if its in stock.  I have euro-spec bikes and they ahve the catalogues for them.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Triple J on June 21, 2010, 09:21:57 AM
Pierobon F042. 

Boulder Motorsports had one of these at Miller this year. [drool] [drool] [drool] [bow_down]

Quote from: 1KDS on June 13, 2010, 01:03:19 PM
(http://www.f042.com/img/gallery/F042/23.jpg)
(http://www.f042.com/img/gallery/F042/24.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 21, 2010, 04:59:28 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on June 19, 2010, 08:49:30 AM
jeebus, that engine looks like it is about 1000lbs too big for that frame...  i bet the handling on it is very straight-line
I think the frame is the stock frame.  The body work is smaller which makes the engine look bigger.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 22, 2010, 02:41:40 AM
Quote from: Travman on June 21, 2010, 04:59:28 PM
I think the frame is the stock frame.  The body work is smaller which makes the engine look bigger.
[thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 22, 2010, 05:45:57 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TB_XVsVzYhI/AAAAAAAANh0/rmg91En6mek/s1600/CP+Racing+007.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 22, 2010, 06:02:42 PM
I've seen this Monster before with a different paint job.  I like this iteration the best.  I really like the cafe style bump seat. (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TBu25gWPzfI/AAAAAAAANek/M-JM9SXDWHo/s1600/AABW-050.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TBu275YT_HI/AAAAAAAANes/mUSUUGz_5GI/s1600/AABW-053.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 22, 2010, 06:23:00 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TA1p57tM8UI/AAAAAAAANG8/EiCW72Xnlrk/s1600/wanganui+006.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TAgPqX5SCcI/AAAAAAAANCM/8b1XDbek8q4/s1600/29001410.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on June 22, 2010, 07:07:32 PM
Quote from: Travman on June 18, 2010, 05:54:42 PM
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt313/757terryb/album%202/bikepics-1998449-full.jpg)

How come I don't see a right handlebar on the Guzzi with the three girls? Do I need to clean my glasses?? ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DoubleEagle on June 22, 2010, 07:17:01 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on January 25, 2010, 06:54:39 PM
(http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v377/14/110/1444645166/n1444645166_30133470_5190.jpg)
That is uh one spicy meatball !

Dolph       :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on June 22, 2010, 07:21:07 PM
Quote from: fastwin on June 22, 2010, 07:07:32 PM
How come I don't see a right handlebar on the Guzzi with the three girls? Do I need to clean my glasses?? ;D

looking too high for them. look further down the fork
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DoubleEagle on June 22, 2010, 09:45:57 PM
Quote from: Travman on March 18, 2010, 11:49:35 AM
Ducati 900 GTS custom.  78 bevel engine and frame mated to modern running gear from Sports Classic.
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ducati-900-gts-2.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ducati-900-gts-3.jpg)
(http://www.renewaters.ca/more_ducati/images/IMG_1876.jpg)

STUNNING !

Dolph     :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DoubleEagle on June 22, 2010, 09:48:21 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on March 18, 2010, 05:27:44 PM
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e311/mgrau/filippo-barbacane-moto-guzzi-dia-2.jpg)
HUBBA, HUBBA !

Dolph      :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DoubleEagle on June 22, 2010, 10:24:18 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on March 25, 2010, 04:49:57 PM
One of my least favorite ducs but, to each his own
(http://www.motorrevu.hu/img/Indiana_RobertoRomeo_kicsi.jpg)
Looks like a Honda Sabre.

Dolph      :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DoubleEagle on June 22, 2010, 11:03:45 PM
Quote from: Travman on April 22, 2010, 09:17:25 AM
(http://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66686&stc=1&d=1271879564)
WOW................love is in the air .

Might have to add to the stable.

Dolph       :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DoubleEagle on June 22, 2010, 11:07:33 PM
Quote from: mitt on April 24, 2010, 04:34:45 PM
(http://api.ning.com/files/iB70ZkCSuVolobel9DYbSooL7PVRhKF46mSFMqXQzFZXp*Bl9MHJpOgVTRT9oOs7Bto8UzOgJ8Z5xFSo*8SSPixzTBKeVDTl/89880038.jpg)

top secret location in WI


mitt
Somewhere near Peter Egan's place.......?

Dolph           :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 23, 2010, 02:39:36 AM
Quote from: fastwin on June 22, 2010, 07:07:32 PM
How come I don't see a right handlebar on the Guzzi with the three girls? Do I need to clean my glasses?? ;D

the angle of the pic, it is low and the camera looks to be exactly 0 deg from the bar.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 23, 2010, 03:48:20 AM
Quote from: fastwin on June 22, 2010, 07:07:32 PM
How come I don't see a right handlebar on the Guzzi with the three girls? Do I need to clean my glasses?? ;D
Three girls?  I only see two girls and a man dressed as a girl next to that Guzzi. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucatiTorrey on June 23, 2010, 07:08:06 PM
Quote from: fastwin on June 22, 2010, 07:07:32 PM
How come I don't see a right handlebar on the Guzzi with the three girls? Do I need to clean my glasses?? ;D

yeah its low, i see a break lever
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 23, 2010, 08:12:29 PM
Quote from: Travman on June 23, 2010, 03:48:20 AM
Three girls?  I only see two girls and a man dressed as a girl next to that Guzzi. 

[laugh] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DoubleEagle on June 23, 2010, 08:14:28 PM
I vote "  Best thread ever.  "

Dolph      [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 24, 2010, 05:19:54 AM
I like the swingarm and exhaust.
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/98284/cafe-racers-thread/06280910.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DoubleEagle on June 29, 2010, 05:20:40 PM
!989 851 Super bike.

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn198/DoubleEagle_photo/DSCN0477.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn198/DoubleEagle_photo/DSCN0478.jpg)

Dolph      :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on June 29, 2010, 08:07:03 PM
damn there is one of those for sale in the shop here. a 91 851 P3 i think it's called

4300 euro. aluminum tank upgraded Marzocchi RSD forks.. freaking awesome, don't have the cash. too much invested in the rebuild.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 05, 2010, 04:45:18 AM
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/99442/cafe-racers-thread/P1010724.JPG)

(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/99327/cafe-racers-thread/Guzzi1.JPG)
(http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/99326/cafe-racers-thread/Guzzi2.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: supertjeduc on July 05, 2010, 05:11:25 AM
I can see now where the BMW GS frontfender came from
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Betty on July 05, 2010, 11:11:35 AM
Quote from: supertjeduc on July 05, 2010, 05:11:25 AM
I can see now where the BMW GS frontfender came from

My first thought was 'Multi-beak'
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: THE WRIST on July 15, 2010, 10:37:32 PM
Hi guys, just signed in...

http://www.crs-motorcycles.com/FotoGallery.htm (http://www.crs-motorcycles.com/FotoGallery.htm)

Look at this lil bike creator... It's a little handmade producer...

CR&S

;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 15, 2010, 11:44:21 PM
^^^^ Nice.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 19, 2010, 04:48:04 AM
This bike is on eBay right now. Magazine article: http://www.vindellecellars.com/Ducati/bike_images/magazineart.htm (http://www.vindellecellars.com/Ducati/bike_images/magazineart.htm)
(http://www.vindellecellars.com/Ducati/bike_images/bike_rhsopt.JPG)
(http://www.vindellecellars.com/Ducati/bike_images/bike_lhsopt.JPG)
(http://www.vindellecellars.com/Ducati/bike_images/front_rhsopt.JPG)
(http://www.vindellecellars.com/Ducati/bike_images/lhs_rearopt.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on July 19, 2010, 06:34:23 PM
That Darmah is just purely gorgeous.  I want that!  I wonder what the reserve price is going to be..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 20, 2010, 01:38:40 AM
Quote from: Mojo S2R on July 19, 2010, 06:34:23 PM
That Darmah is just purely gorgeous.  I want that!  I wonder what the reserve price is going to be..


is it definitely a Darmah?  It just looks like any old squarecase to me.  not much left to figure a darmah from..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on July 20, 2010, 03:32:17 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on July 20, 2010, 01:38:40 AM

is it definitely a Darmah?  It just looks like any old squarecase to me.  not much left to figure a darmah from..

You are quite right.  According to the article only the engine and most of the original frame are left over.  It's pretty much a total custom job.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 20, 2010, 04:07:40 AM
Quote from: Mojo S2R on July 20, 2010, 03:32:17 AM
You are quite right.  According to the article only the engine and most of the original frame are left over.  It's pretty much a total custom job.

the forks look original, hard to miss those 38mm tubes, but the swingarm looks like it's from a Pantah, wheels, brakes, etc..

i wonder what the electrics are?  the original nippodenso setup was SHIT.

no idea on the tank.  the exhaust looks amazing, i would love to do that on my bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: RodeoClown on July 20, 2010, 11:47:46 AM
(http://hellforleathermagazine.com/galleries/images/Shinya-Kimura-Edge-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 29, 2010, 03:47:35 AM
This bike nearly caused a divorce.

I saw it on Ebay 2 years ago!  I have a 10-bike limit.  Wifey said I can have another if I sell one.  I promised to SELL TWO and she wouldn't budge and let me pull the trigger on it.  I slept in the doghouse for a few nights.  I went up to NY and checked it out even, I desperately wanted it.  WANT.  I got the name of the buyer and he is a good guy.  Maybe someday:

Guzzi 850 (T3) Lemans  (thumbnails, click for large)

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/th_lem1.jpg) (http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/lem1.jpg)(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/th_lem2.jpg) (http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/lem2.jpg)(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/th_lem3.jpg) (http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/lem3.jpg)(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/th_lem4.jpg) (http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/lem4.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/th_lem5.jpg) (http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/lem5.jpg)(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/th_lem6.jpg) (http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/lem6.jpg)(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/th_lem7.jpg) (http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/lem7.jpg)(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/th_lem8.jpg) (http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/lem8.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/th_lem9.jpg) (http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/lem9.jpg)(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/th_lem10.jpg) (http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/lem10.jpg)(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/th_lem11.jpg) (http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/lem11.jpg)(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/th_lem12.jpg) (http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/lem12.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 29, 2010, 05:40:05 PM
Ducatiz, I admired that Guzzi from a distance. 

Here is the latest bike from the Wrenchmonkees (http://www.wrenchmonkees.com/monkee20.html (http://www.wrenchmonkees.com/monkee20.html))
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ducati-750ss-custom-4.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ducati-750ss-custom-3.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ducati-750ss-custom-2.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ducati-750ss-custom.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 29, 2010, 05:46:41 PM
Quote from: Travman on July 29, 2010, 05:40:05 PM
Ducatiz, I admired that Guzzi from a distance. 

Here is the latest bike from the Wrenchmonkees (http://www.wrenchmonkees.com/monkee20.html (http://www.wrenchmonkees.com/monkee20.html))
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ducati-750ss-custom-4.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ducati-750ss-custom-3.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ducati-750ss-custom-2.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ducati-750ss-custom.jpg)



it's nice, but it's been done.  750SS converted to a cafe racer w bump seat.  they should have done something more with the exhaust, they just used slipons and the stock header.  i like the change in look with the headlite, but it looks like just a monster up front.  forks are cool too.  also move the oil cooler to under the frame to reduce the effect.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 29, 2010, 10:39:11 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on July 29, 2010, 05:46:41 PM
it's nice, but it's been done.  750SS converted to a cafe racer w bump seat.  they should have done something more with the exhaust, they just used slipons and the stock header.  i like the change in look with the headlite, but it looks like just a monster up front.  forks are cool too.  also move the oil cooler to under the frame to reduce the effect.

Well, Step up to the plate.  :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 30, 2010, 03:49:49 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on July 29, 2010, 10:39:11 PM
Well, Step up to the plate.  :D

I'm building a shop in the back.  Once the kids are a little older...

This is the last build I did, but it's been >8 years now.  I like replicas

The forks are not real magnesium.  I took a regular set of Marzocchi 35s and had them pc'd to match the color.  I just couldn't find them and when I did, they were ridiculously expensive.

The engine is actually a 650 with the external parts correct.  The clutch was the hardest to source, that's from an Elefant 350.  Same with the calipers.  Regular F08s recoated.  Fairing and tank came from Mario Sassi, the exhaust headers are original and refinished, megaphone is custom made.  The tip has a set screw so you can take the end out and add packing to make it more streetable.  Wheels are regular FPS painted to match the forks (as original, but not magnesium).   Seat came from ebay, frame is a ground up build to copy the Verlicchi.

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/motorcycles/bike_left.jpg)

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/motorcycles/bike_right.jpg)

assembly.  so nice when everything is clean.
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/motorcycles/DSCN1447.jpg)

on the work bench.  by the time I sold it, i had put cam oilers in, which is also not original but helps the engine immeasurably.

EVERYTHING was hand-soda blasted and polished.  that clutch cover was originally black.
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/motorcycles/engine_left.jpg)



Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: abby normal on July 30, 2010, 04:49:13 AM
Oh man, that's stunning.  the TT2 is, IMHO, the most beautiful ducati ever.
nice work.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 30, 2010, 05:05:13 AM
Quote from: abby normal on July 30, 2010, 04:49:13 AM
Oh man, that's stunning.  the TT2 is, IMHO, the most beautiful ducati ever.
nice work.

thanks

i'd really love to do a "real" TT2, meaning use the real magnesium parts etc but the forks usually for 4-6 grand when you can find them.  same with the wheels, and if you buy used ones, there is no telling what condition they are in.  the old -school mag wheels are occasionally compromised and break.  the weight difference was about 7-8 lbs iirc.  using the 650 engine actually made the engine a tad lighter as the jugs are thinner and lighter.  the real TT2 also used oddball 81mm jugs which are unobtanium (of course one can bore an 80mm set).  but i was fine with using the 650.

i picked up most of the engine parts while in italy on several trips.. wife and i used to go there a lot - BK - before kids -- and I would always hit the "Scambios" and buy stuff..   It is absurd to buy things like dellorto carbs off ebay for 350-500 when you can get the same thing at a swap meet for 75-100 euro.. it's worth it just for the trip to italy..

anyhow.. i miss that bike, i only kept it for 8-9 months before selling it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on July 30, 2010, 07:09:26 AM
Sweet TT2 ducatiz.  Must have been hard letting her go.  Looks like a lot of love went into her.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 30, 2010, 09:00:15 AM
Quote from: Mojo S2R on July 30, 2010, 07:09:26 AM
Sweet TT2 ducatiz.  Must have been hard letting her go.  Looks like a lot of love went into her.


TT2 replica to be fair.  Lots of differences, but I tried making it as close as possible.  It was hard letting that bike go, but I have a "10 bike limit" rule, thanks to the Mrs... and the buyer made me an offer I couldn't refuse -- no, not a horse head.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 30, 2010, 06:08:11 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on July 29, 2010, 05:46:41 PM
it's nice, but it's been done.  750SS converted to a cafe racer w bump seat.  they should have done something more with the exhaust, they just used slipons and the stock header.  i like the change in look with the headlite, but it looks like just a monster up front.  forks are cool too.  also move the oil cooler to under the frame to reduce the effect.
I've seen the converted 750SS done before too, but I think the Wrench Monkee version just comes together well.  Most of the others I've seen just don't look as right, sort of like this one... :P
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV/DSC00957.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 30, 2010, 06:10:24 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV/2911220035_71d098aec2_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 30, 2010, 06:12:10 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV/21.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV/4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 30, 2010, 06:29:12 PM
(http://www.bar-design.net/projects/bardesign_V7_Cafe_Sport.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 30, 2010, 06:34:32 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4763750096_b632a535eb_b.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1278329642343)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 30, 2010, 08:20:54 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on July 30, 2010, 03:49:49 AM
I'm building a shop in the back.  Once the kids are a little older...

This is the last build I did, but it's been >8 years now.  I like replicas

The forks are not real magnesium.  I took a regular set of Marzocchi 35s and had them pc'd to match the color.  I just couldn't find them and when I did, they were ridiculously expensive.

The engine is actually a 650 with the external parts correct.  The clutch was the hardest to source, that's from an Elefant 350.  Same with the calipers.  Regular F08s recoated.  Fairing and tank came from Mario Sassi, the exhaust headers are original and refinished, megaphone is custom made.  The tip has a set screw so you can take the end out and add packing to make it more streetable.  Wheels are regular FPS painted to match the forks (as original, but not magnesium).   Seat came from ebay, frame is a ground up build to copy the Verlicchi.

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/motorcycles/bike_left.jpg)

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/motorcycles/bike_right.jpg)

assembly.  so nice when everything is clean.
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/motorcycles/DSCN1447.jpg)

on the work bench.  by the time I sold it, i had put cam oilers in, which is also not original but helps the engine immeasurably.

EVERYTHING was hand-soda blasted and polished.  that clutch cover was originally black.
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/motorcycles/engine_left.jpg)





Nice  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DoubleEagle on July 30, 2010, 09:03:43 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on July 29, 2010, 05:46:41 PM
it's nice, but it's been done.  750SS converted to a cafe racer w bump seat.  they should have done something more with the exhaust, they just used slipons and the stock header.  i like the change in look with the headlite, but it looks like just a monster up front.  forks are cool too.  also move the oil cooler to under the frame to reduce the effect.
Did you notice.......no Mirrors !

Dolph     :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DoubleEagle on August 09, 2010, 10:34:25 PM
Bella Ducati (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV7L2nnIP2s&NR=1&feature=fvwp#normal)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 11, 2010, 05:38:57 PM
derby, but this is what I would do to make a naked SS

I actually have a spare tank off a '92 with the "pip" gas vent instead of the bar type on the '94 and up....

...and a spare frame that has been rewelded (head crack) and lightened some...

..hmm



(http://www.unionmotorcycle.com/images/bikes/customs/ducati/ducati05.jpg)
(http://www.unionmotorcycle.com/images/bikes/customs/ducati/ducati01.jpg)
(http://www.unionmotorcycle.com/images/bikes/customs/ducati/ducati03.jpg)
(http://www.unionmotorcycle.com/images/bikes/customs/ducati/ducati02.jpg)
(http://www.unionmotorcycle.com/images/bikes/customs/ducati/ducati04.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DoubleEagle on August 11, 2010, 10:54:40 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on August 11, 2010, 05:38:57 PM
derby, but this is what I would do to make a naked SS

I actually have a spare tank off a '92 with the "pip" gas vent instead of the bar type on the '94 and up....

...and a spare frame that has been rewelded (head crack) and lightened some...

..hmm



(http://www.unionmotorcycle.com/images/bikes/customs/ducati/ducati05.jpg)
(http://www.unionmotorcycle.com/images/bikes/customs/ducati/ducati01.jpg)
(http://www.unionmotorcycle.com/images/bikes/customs/ducati/ducati03.jpg)
(http://www.unionmotorcycle.com/images/bikes/customs/ducati/ducati02.jpg)
(http://www.unionmotorcycle.com/images/bikes/customs/ducati/ducati04.jpg)
That's sweet to look at .....but if must be torture for your balls  !

Dolph
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 12, 2010, 01:52:48 AM
Why do you think racers have so few kids?  And many of them look like capons!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 25, 2010, 05:21:10 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV/BF1_9694.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3546838532_599bc6d8c1_b.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/VARIABLE9/Cool%20Bikes/3a289e5a.png)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on August 26, 2010, 07:25:45 AM
To even Know that somebody thought that ^^Gilera motor^^ up makes me smile and have hope for mankind.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 26, 2010, 01:25:06 PM
Quote from: yamifixer on August 26, 2010, 07:25:45 AM
To even Know that somebody thought that ^^Gilera motor^^ up makes me smile and have hope for mankind.

Ing 1:  Hey, Lupo!  You know what?  Ima gonna makea CRAZY complex cam drive setup witha da gears!

Ing 2:  Silvio, you crazy!  Dontcha know das a crazy way to makea da cam drive?

Ing 1:  What can I say, Ima Gilera ingegnere!  We crazy!  Hey, itsa almosta August, we gotta go for de month!
'

(apologies to my Italian friends.. not the jersey goomba types, the real ones from Italy)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Privateer on August 28, 2010, 10:41:09 AM
saw these at Cars and Coffee today

(http://a.imageshack.us/img819/2920/candc828053.jpg) (http://img819.imageshack.us/i/candc828053.jpg/)
(http://a.imageshack.us/img839/2575/candc828051.jpg) (http://img839.imageshack.us/i/candc828051.jpg/)

(http://a.imageshack.us/img202/6681/candc828055.jpg) (http://img202.imageshack.us/i/candc828055.jpg/)
(http://a.imageshack.us/img839/3438/candc828056.jpg) (http://img839.imageshack.us/i/candc828056.jpg/)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 30, 2010, 05:13:20 PM
Axel Budde's Guzzis
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/moto-guzzi-racer-2.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/moto-guzzi-racer-3.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/moto-guzzi-racer-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 30, 2010, 05:57:14 PM
Sport Classic 1000 by MotoWheels
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/ducati-sportclassic-2.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/ducati-sportclassic.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 30, 2010, 08:51:48 PM
This was at the shop today.

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/bmw004.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/bmw005.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/bmw006.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/bmw007.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DoubleEagle on August 30, 2010, 09:04:10 PM
Quote from: Travman on August 30, 2010, 05:13:20 PM
Axel Budde's Guzzis
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/moto-guzzi-racer-2.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/moto-guzzi-racer-3.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/moto-guzzi-racer-1.jpg)
Those are so sweet !

Dolph     :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Markus on August 31, 2010, 06:41:14 PM
Likely some derbyed pics but whatever, it's a killer bike...


The famous Davida publicity shot of Ben Part's Zagato Moto Guzzi with the hotness on the seat.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AmcPs1hlDaM/SO0vte3uTtI/AAAAAAAAAm0/TX5peZZtN-0/s800/372.jpg)

And a couple more of the same bike:
(http://a.imageshack.us/img153/2862/2343105101330albdh6.jpg)

(http://a.imageshack.us/img153/3814/6576105101330albtk2.jpg)

...which apparently gets ridden. Far.
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/zagato_moto_guzzi.jpg)


And the bike Part built for Ewan McGregor called "OB1".
(http://a.imageshack.us/img153/8929/6273105101330albxj7.jpg)

Not as cool as the original Zagato Guzzi, but still mighty nice.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on August 31, 2010, 07:18:56 PM
Nice looking pair of Guzzis, I'd forgotten about those.  [beer]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on September 04, 2010, 03:23:59 PM
The corse scheme looks good on the SF

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV/Ducati-Streetfighter-Corse-custom-21.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on September 04, 2010, 03:26:25 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV/2911225759_35c4a43008_b.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV/2911220035_71d098aec2_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on September 04, 2010, 04:42:38 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4573455402_bf214dde6b_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on September 04, 2010, 04:44:01 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/3159575486_804f0ce603_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/3159580024_91e630c718_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on September 04, 2010, 04:45:14 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/2498139217_c50f26ea18_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on September 04, 2010, 04:45:55 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4785612335_a0919e4acf_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on September 04, 2010, 04:50:41 PM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz343/1stgecco/IMAG0477on.jpg)
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz343/1stgecco/IMAG0323.jpg)
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz343/1stgecco/IMAG0392.jpg)
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz343/1stgecco/IMAG0472.jpg)
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz343/1stgecco/IMAG0474.jpg)
QuoteS4RS, 1098S "Mako"
Hi,
the Monster got its genes back: derivied from an 851 superbike ,it got a Fullfairing and a Monoseat back. The Tank remained as the "monster" part on it.
Fairing is an adapted `78 TT1 Hailwood , Tail is a '72 Imolastyle mutation over the years from my first '78 bevel SS, but recognizable , as I think.

the 1098 is a last the same story : `78 TT 1 fairing bottom merged with a 1098 top and adapted `72 Imolaseat and a Streetfighter Tank, which is the "monsterization" for the 1098.
The modern project was done because of aerodynamic malebehaviour of the oldstyle S4RS : there is not enough downforce on frontwheel at topspeed and analysing the overallsituation I found the seatposition to be to low and to far backwards, so more or less I was forced to set up a new bike, which should be even advanced in respect to aero and massforces compared to the base 1098.
hope you accept this.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on September 04, 2010, 04:57:49 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4384353664_4d11882b18_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on September 04, 2010, 05:00:20 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/3069086002_2d27e2ab1e_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on September 04, 2010, 05:05:42 PM
(http://www.duccutters.com/johnson/tMonOct2006/Originals/DSC_0037.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on September 05, 2010, 06:33:41 AM
The best a man can get

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4685271799_04b553ec2f_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: badgalbetty on September 05, 2010, 07:27:56 AM
many many thanks for this thread! This is probably the most awesome group of pictures of old and new Italian Motorcycles I have ever seen. Again, Thank you all have posted I have really enjoyed looking at this. My head is buzzing with ideas for an old Guzzi should one cross my path really cheaply........ [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 05, 2010, 08:01:03 AM
Quote from: badgalbetty on September 05, 2010, 07:27:56 AM
many many thanks for this thread! This is probably the most awesome group of pictures of old and new Italian Motorcycles I have ever seen. Again, Thank you all have posted I have really enjoyed looking at this. My head is buzzing with ideas for an old Guzzi should one cross my path really cheaply........ [thumbsup]


oh, you can pick them up cheaply, but doing work on them is a pregnant dog (parts wise) unless you are in italy often
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on September 05, 2010, 10:18:52 AM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/3891500383_c65b9c19bb_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on September 05, 2010, 10:19:24 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3502657642_b7614721e3_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on September 05, 2010, 10:45:29 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/img1198q.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on September 05, 2010, 10:45:56 AM
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/28/62959936_b71a320259_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on September 05, 2010, 10:47:30 AM
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/46/144480400_0e6eb886df_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on September 05, 2010, 10:47:56 AM
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/183/420268253_c05d572b75_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 08, 2010, 10:32:31 AM
(http://www.officinerossopuro.it/images/Moto/Idro_4.jpg)
(http://www.officinerossopuro.it/images/Moto/Idro_2.jpg)
(http://www.officinerossopuro.it/images/Moto/SCR1000.jpg)
(http://www.officinerossopuro.it/images/Moto/SCR1000_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 08, 2010, 10:36:07 AM
(http://www.motociclismo.it/foto-moto/cache/moto-scooter/test-moto-guzzi-v7-racer--ispirata-alla-v7-sport-dei-primi-anni-settanta--e-un-vero-divertimento/20.jpg_700.jpg)
(http://www.motociclismo.it/foto-moto/cache/moto-scooter/test-moto-guzzi-v7-racer--ispirata-alla-v7-sport-dei-primi-anni-settanta--e-un-vero-divertimento/01.JPG_700.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: orangelion03 on September 08, 2010, 11:00:13 AM
How "cool" this is will depend on your taste, but it was at the Rock Store on Monday.  Apparently, the owner did this to his brand new 'tard.  I thought it had been a salvage project =)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/IMG_5271s.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/IMG_5272s.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: iRam on September 08, 2010, 12:05:26 PM
That thing looks bad ass!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: orangelion03 on September 08, 2010, 12:19:19 PM
Quote from: iRam on September 08, 2010, 12:05:26 PM
That thing looks bad ass!

Should be seeing photos of bike and rider on rockstorephotos in the next day or so, and I'll post.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 08, 2010, 04:20:11 PM
I think I like the headlight, need to see some other angles though.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: orangelion03 on September 09, 2010, 11:01:35 AM
Not sure this one hasnt appeared earlier in this topic, but I thought this makes a nice comparison with the chopped up 'tard above.

This one I'm sure I like  ;D   (though I would prefer at least a vestigial front fender)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/BfMWogBGkKGrHqMH-C8EsMMWdgc6BLDbmp5wWQ_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on September 09, 2010, 01:58:16 PM
New part of the MV website:
http://www.mvagusta.it/en/heritage/moto-da-strada (http://www.mvagusta.it/en/heritage/moto-da-strada)

[beer]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 10, 2010, 03:11:04 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on September 09, 2010, 01:58:16 PM
New part of the MV website:
http://www.mvagusta.it/en/heritage/moto-da-strada (http://www.mvagusta.it/en/heritage/moto-da-strada)

[beer]

Best MV ever!!

(http://www.mvagusta.it/uploads/5i/Kg/5iKgqCFcU_vuYKARnTxojg/98-125cc-2T-3V.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 8Ducatis on September 13, 2010, 06:14:32 AM
Here are some pictures from Italian Racers from German Historic Championship.
(http://img12.werkenntwen.de/photo13/3ef12c19736d043a3d5a1a25743650f7/a/8/a8fqexltnbyexz4i9lih0s4mrj3.jpg)
Moto Morini 175
(http://img5.werkenntwen.de/photo13/3ef12c19736d043a3d5a1a25743650f7/v/9/v9yjos5n6teyvhx9sby3ndbtrap.jpg)
MV Agusta 350
(http://img7.werkenntwen.de/photo13/3ef12c19736d043a3d5a1a25743650f7/q/6/q6igiaoyfma828p4p43mseb1vsy.jpg)
Ducati 175 Sport
(http://img16.werkenntwen.de/photo13/3ef12c19736d043a3d5a1a25743650f7/d/f/dfplmbs0jdvtlasabgoy7km6tl0.jpg)
Moto Guzzi Lodola 175
(http://img1.werkenntwen.de/photo13/3ef12c19736d043a3d5a1a25743650f7/l/z/lztxc3c73mu5zq37qwct8av306b.jpg)
Gilera Saturno 500
(http://img10.werkenntwen.de/photo9/bdd61fbcd6ee8e01773cf6ccb83b9448/q/v/qv02p21m7iwspxsfq6mdwl2fqu5.jpg)
Ducati 175 Sport
(http://img16.werkenntwen.de/photo13/3ef12c19736d043a3d5a1a25743650f7/c/y/cyfxy1u77zpt5g3h7sbaux6tgb6.jpg)
(http://img12.werkenntwen.de/photo13/3ef12c19736d043a3d5a1a25743650f7/o/7/o740y2wx1p78opbt70vjfufc6kv.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 21, 2010, 10:59:51 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV/DSC_0002.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV/DSC_0017.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV/DSC_0012.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 21, 2010, 11:09:34 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV/45970_150520451641954_100000519999085_342096_2220785_n1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 21, 2010, 11:25:46 AM
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/radical-ducati-rad02-imola/radical-ducati-rad02-imola-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 21, 2010, 05:21:58 PM
(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/jota%2028-6-09%20028.jpg)
(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/210910MVamerica.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 21, 2010, 05:22:42 PM
NCR replica
(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/140910NCR%20new%20build%20(2).JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on September 21, 2010, 08:27:20 PM
Last 3 bikes are all quite the examples.  [beer]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 12:12:14 AM
(http://cmac.smugmug.com/photos/891-L-1.jpg)
(http://cmac.smugmug.com/photos/899-L-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 12:14:02 AM
(http://summerinmaine.smugmug.com/photos/8308537-M.jpg)
(http://summerinmaine.smugmug.com/photos/8308539-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 12:18:04 AM
(http://mr-head.smugmug.com/photos/126007987-O.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 12:19:56 AM
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/659434/096.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 12:22:22 AM
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/659434/RIH5-06049.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 12:28:23 AM
I think this one may have already been posted but believe this is a different pic.

(http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l123/notarex/IMG_0839.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 12:30:08 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v668/billmonahan/7c77e6aa.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 12:31:29 AM
(http://media2.dropshots.com/photos/89382/20070908/202826.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 12:35:04 AM
(http://chain.smugmug.com/photos/21962406-M.jpg)
(http://chain.smugmug.com/photos/21962411-M.jpg)
(http://chain.smugmug.com/photos/21962408-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 12:36:23 AM
(http://rad.smugmug.com/photos/196795828-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 12:45:22 AM
(http://www.davida.co.uk/media/pix/ls.prod.jet/full/full_KatGuzDock.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 12:49:44 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/2-Strokes/DSC_0925.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 12:53:50 AM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/4986696533_e2b7dbef3f_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 12:55:19 AM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/3753776373_bf5567e7bf_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 12:58:17 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3310/3220152477_a89351e2d2_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3369/3220151021_1381b7feae_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 01:01:58 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/3155161309_68b0053240_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 01:03:11 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3244/3101243162_f2094b2434_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 01:05:36 AM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4933068466_b4ab01d8a0_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 01:10:51 AM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2206/2341877032_b3fa6c7249_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 01:16:30 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/3159575486_804f0ce603_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/2498139217_c50f26ea18_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4573455402_bf214dde6b_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 01:18:12 AM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4785612335_a0919e4acf_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 01:19:39 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3601978626_dcffca0ecc_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 01:21:03 AM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4573453814_bd0be5183f_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 01:21:55 AM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4572818387_7689afafae_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 01:29:16 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3474/3271648647_cd4e30847c_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 01:30:21 AM
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/49/152715509_08e7b036cc_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 22, 2010, 03:13:32 AM
that tank is awesome  [drool]  must be about 6 gals!

Quote from: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 01:01:58 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/3155161309_68b0053240_b.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 22, 2010, 03:16:25 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qpWtg6IvDLk/SCU3nOLDlOI/AAAAAAAADlc/tFKFTqiL7_M/s1600/MotoFiacconeGirls3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 22, 2010, 03:28:02 AM
I share with all of you one of my dream bikes.  I plan to make a replica of this bike when I have collected all the parts.  I have a special bin in my garage of parts which are going to this build.  I might have to have some fabbed, I guess..  Trying to avoid that route.

These bikes are street legal, more or less. 

(http://www.bevelheaven.com/pix/jap780pantah-a.jpg)

another version:

(http://www.bevelheaven.com/pix/jap750pantah-a.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Blue on September 22, 2010, 04:48:56 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on September 22, 2010, 03:16:25 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qpWtg6IvDLk/SCU3nOLDlOI/AAAAAAAADlc/tFKFTqiL7_M/s1600/MotoFiacconeGirls3.jpg)

Alas, this is a Honda CB360 sporting a Benelli tank.  I am not trying to bust anyone's chops, but I remember this build from another forum.

CB360 Cafe Racer (http://www.motofiaccone.com/moto/39-cb360-cafe-racer)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 22, 2010, 05:23:40 AM
Quote from: Blue on September 22, 2010, 04:48:56 AM
Alas, this is a Honda CB360 sporting a Benelli tank.  I am not trying to bust anyone's chops, but I remember this build from another forum.

CB360 Cafe Racer (http://www.motofiaccone.com/moto/39-cb360-cafe-racer)

argh...  i thought it looked odd from the thong down.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on September 22, 2010, 05:50:39 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on September 22, 2010, 05:23:40 AM
argh...  i thought it looked odd from the thong down.

That's what I said when I saw "The Crying Game".
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 22, 2010, 06:46:09 AM
Quote from: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 12:14:02 AM
(http://summerinmaine.smugmug.com/photos/8308537-M.jpg)
(http://summerinmaine.smugmug.com/photos/8308539-L.jpg)
What make is this bike?  It looks very British.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on September 22, 2010, 07:04:29 AM
It is a Velocette Viper. Very cool and very brittish.

I watched Dave Roper on an early 60's 500 make some modern riders look very slow on one at NHIS a few years ago.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Billyzoom on September 22, 2010, 11:58:33 AM
Uh, yum. [drool]

Quote from: Mojo S2R on September 22, 2010, 12:45:22 AM
(http://www.davida.co.uk/media/pix/ls.prod.jet/full/full_KatGuzDock.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 24, 2010, 04:29:09 AM
Ducatiz, good luck with your project.  It looks like an awesome goal.

I know Laverda's should be orange, but I seem to prefer them in any color other than orange.
(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/2811081200%20(1).JPG)
(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/LJota%20MK1750s%20018%20(5).jpg)
(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/f4%20007.jpg)
(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/sf750%20002.jpg)

Benelli Tornado - The Italian Bonneville?
(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/Benneli%20230208%20(1).jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 24, 2010, 04:30:21 AM
(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/SF240608%20(1).jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 24, 2010, 04:38:38 AM
Love that swingarm.
(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/bikes%20bim%20012.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: supertjeduc on September 24, 2010, 05:14:05 AM
Quote from: Travman on September 24, 2010, 04:30:21 AM
(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/SF240608%20(1).jpg)

[clap] [clap] [clap] so mean/lean
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on September 26, 2010, 07:24:48 PM
Quote from: Travman on September 22, 2010, 06:46:09 AM
What make is this bike?  It looks very British.

Quote from: yamifixer on September 22, 2010, 07:04:29 AM
It is a Velocette Viper. Very cool and very british.

I watched Dave Roper on an early 60's 500 make some modern riders look very slow on one at NHIS a few years ago.

My bad.  With a name like Velocette I thought it was Italian.  Didn't think to look it up.  Still cool though.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Jaman on September 27, 2010, 05:53:04 AM
Awesome.  [thumbsup] [moto] [thumbsup]

http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/ducati-monster-900-----wheelchair.htm (http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/ducati-monster-900-----wheelchair.htm)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/243g6sh.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on September 27, 2010, 06:32:36 AM
Took these pix at the Rock Store back on the 12th of September.

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/nordog59/Benelli01.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/nordog59/Benelli02.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/nordog59/Benelli03.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/nordog59/Agusta01.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/nordog59/Agusta02.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on September 27, 2010, 07:10:29 AM
A few more:

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/nordog59/Tesi02.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/nordog59/Tesi01.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/nordog59/Desmo01.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/nordog59/Desmo02.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/nordog59/SBK01.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/nordog59/SBK02.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 27, 2010, 04:29:24 PM
From the Mid-Atlantic Italian Motofest in Shepardstown, WV this past Sunday.
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26035_GuzziV7.jpg?t=1285634606)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26010_MotoGuzzi.jpg?t=1285635406)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26007_MotoGuzzi.jpg?t=1285635489)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 27, 2010, 04:40:42 PM
Italian singles were well represented.
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26028_MV_Singles.jpg?t=1285635744)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26027_Singles.jpg?t=1285635818)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26025_Singles.jpg?t=1285635861)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26008_HD_Sprint.jpg?t=1285636139)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 27, 2010, 04:42:17 PM
This Laverda 1000 3C was calling my name.
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26032_Laverda3C.jpg?t=1285635956)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26015_Laverda3C.jpg?t=1285636011)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26004_Laverda3C.jpg?t=1285636096)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 27, 2010, 04:43:50 PM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26031_Ducati73_750GT.jpg?t=1285636243)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26014_Ducati73_750GT.jpg?t=1285636314)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26011_Ducati73_750GT.jpg?t=1285636354)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26006_Ducati73_750GT.jpg?t=1285636386)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26016_Ducati900GTS.jpg?t=1285636482)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26005_Ducati900GTS.jpg?t=1285638539)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26030_Ducati900GTS.jpg?t=1285638572)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 27, 2010, 04:49:50 PM
There was a guy with a Bimota DB4 and an NCR Milona R.  He was selling the DB4.  I guess he didn't need it anymore.
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26021_BimotaDB4.jpg?t=1285638302)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26020_MilonaR.jpg?t=1285638302)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26023_MilonaR.jpg?t=1285638440)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26003_MilonaR.jpg?t=1285638490)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: orangelion03 on September 28, 2010, 10:42:06 AM
Quote from: Travman on September 24, 2010, 04:30:21 AM
(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/SF240608%20(1).jpg)

I'LL TAKE THIS!!!!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on September 28, 2010, 12:25:38 PM
Quote from: Travman on September 27, 2010, 04:49:50 PM
There was a guy with a Bimota DB4 and an NCR Milona R.  He was selling the DB4.  I guess he didn't need it anymore.
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26021_BimotaDB4.jpg?t=1285638302)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26020_MilonaR.jpg?t=1285638302)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26023_MilonaR.jpg?t=1285638440)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26003_MilonaR.jpg?t=1285638490)
I know that guy with the Milona...looks like he had some paint work done.

He treks to Michigan every year for our annual SSR event.

He tracks the Milona. ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 8Ducatis on September 30, 2010, 05:27:27 AM
From the German Historic Championship in Hockenheim last weekend:
Mr. Piero Laverda and his V6!
(http://img14.werkenntwen.de/photo13/173001366a2e004d6e49fc80b36e049c/p/z/pzts11mgm5f61csbnoucua4o8mg.jpg)
(http://img15.werkenntwen.de/photo13/173001366a2e004d6e49fc80b36e049c/7/1/71ykitgsklj7zpibzq0f9jd15im.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 05, 2010, 11:00:07 AM
(http://philclassic.co.uk/photo-sets/benelli-sei-900/Benelli5.jpg)
(http://philclassic.co.uk/photo-sets/benelli-sei-900/Benelli1.jpg)
(http://philclassic.co.uk/photo-sets/benelli-sei-900/Benelli4.jpg)
(http://philclassic.co.uk/photo-sets/benelli-sei-900/Benelli6.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 05, 2010, 11:00:48 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV/benell10.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Triple J on October 05, 2010, 11:07:44 AM
Not a fan of the paint...but, DAMN that is a sweet bike. Probably at the top of my bike want list.  [bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down]

Quote from: Travman on September 27, 2010, 04:49:50 PM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26020_MilonaR.jpg?t=1285638302)


Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 05, 2010, 01:08:34 PM
It was a sweet track bike.  It is really a silver and blue paint job.  Any red you see is the reflection from the red tarp above it.  One more pic...

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Italian%20Motofest%202010/2010-09-26002_MilonaR.jpg?t=1286309160)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Triple J on October 05, 2010, 01:25:46 PM
Quote from: Travman on October 05, 2010, 01:08:34 PM
It was a sweet track bike.  It is really a silver and blue paint job.  Any red you see is the reflection from the red tarp above it.  One more pic...



That sounds cool then.  [thumbsup] I thought the red was a fade of some sort.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on October 05, 2010, 02:40:46 PM
Quote from: Triple J on October 05, 2010, 01:25:46 PM
That sounds cool then.  [thumbsup] I thought the red was a fade of some sort.
Me too  [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 06, 2010, 03:49:00 AM
(http://philclassic.co.uk/photo-sets/benelli-sei-900/Benelli1.jpg)

Always loved the Benelli Sei.....  Still looks good today.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on October 06, 2010, 09:21:22 AM
Quote from: Travman on October 05, 2010, 11:00:48 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV/benell10.jpg)


WANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Think My fireball 50 can grow into it?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on October 07, 2010, 07:46:00 PM
(http://oi56.tinypic.com/333zbxy.jpg)
http://renardmotorcycles.com/tourer_en.php (http://renardmotorcycles.com/tourer_en.php)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zarn02 on October 07, 2010, 07:48:04 PM
I see someone donated the Confederate guys some Guzzi motors...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 07, 2010, 07:50:31 PM
Quote from: zarn02 on October 07, 2010, 07:48:04 PM
I see someone donated the Confederate guys some Guzzi motors...

lol
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on October 07, 2010, 08:07:20 PM
(http://thekneeslider.com/images/2010/10/ducati-v8-2.jpg)
http://www.wirthwein-motoren.de/index.php?function=cms_show&id=63 (http://www.wirthwein-motoren.de/index.php?function=cms_show&id=63)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 07, 2010, 08:29:49 PM
Quote from: Witty Name Here on October 07, 2010, 08:07:20 PM
(http://thekneeslider.com/images/2010/10/ducati-v8-2.jpg)
http://www.wirthwein-motoren.de/index.php?function=cms_show&id=63 (http://www.wirthwein-motoren.de/index.php?function=cms_show&id=63)

Italian bike assraped by a maniacal German.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on October 09, 2010, 09:30:01 PM
Nice modern take on the puppy. Needs a ud Marzocchi fork and some retro logos. Wing ?
(http://www.duccutters.com/Cucciolo2005/041906MotoBike/Originals/DSC_0009.jpg)
http://www.duccutters.com/Cucciolo2005.tpl (http://www.duccutters.com/Cucciolo2005.tpl)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on October 09, 2010, 09:33:15 PM
The O G.
(http://classic-motorbikes.net/images/gallery/9160.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 09, 2010, 11:06:05 PM
Quote from: Witty Name Here on October 07, 2010, 07:46:00 PM
(http://oi56.tinypic.com/333zbxy.jpg)
http://renardmotorcycles.com/tourer_en.php (http://renardmotorcycles.com/tourer_en.php)


[evil]  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 10, 2010, 05:43:50 AM
Streetfighter  [evil]
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bw7WIuXtZVM/THw4DpyPDuI/AAAAAAAAEZM/x0BtHG78gwc/s1600/IMG_6314.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 10, 2010, 05:46:07 AM
Benelli 750
(http://www.pipeburn.com/storage/IMG_6425.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1286324959169)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 10, 2010, 05:46:32 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV/CV2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 10, 2010, 05:47:37 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV/45970_150520451641954_100000519999085_342096_2220785_n1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on October 10, 2010, 09:17:10 AM
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_VDCGGBYmNCk/S5HKQsvf3jI/AAAAAAAALHg/ZqWQYXbVvQc/s1600/Daytona2010201.jpg)
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_VDCGGBYmNCk/S5HKVBasH2I/AAAAAAAALHk/rkanc3Vf-sA/s1600/Daytona2010202.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on October 10, 2010, 09:19:18 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VDCGGBYmNCk/TBtqJicF-RI/AAAAAAAAOOg/x1_ahoCR_2Q/s640/Photo+170.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 10, 2010, 10:50:26 AM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/moto_guzzi_cafe_racer.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/moto_guzzi_cafe_racer_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 10, 2010, 11:03:32 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4cJpknMqKE&feature=player_embedded# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4cJpknMqKE&feature=player_embedded#)!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 10, 2010, 11:06:11 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TJuh3HJ8qsI/AAAAAAAAPvI/08VAZUaCXJw/s400/myduc1+federico+di+fonzo.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TJuh4RjCPLI/AAAAAAAAPvQ/3O-bJbyItv8/s400/myduc2federico+di+fonzo.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 10, 2010, 11:20:10 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TJ9qeVTsdjI/AAAAAAAAPww/jKDgoVnOsH4/s1600/ducati+by+alberto+nomads+blog.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on October 10, 2010, 01:11:48 PM
^WANT^
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on October 10, 2010, 05:44:20 PM
Trav,
you got any more pics/info on that cafe above?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 10, 2010, 05:58:45 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on October 10, 2010, 01:11:48 PM
^WANT^
Walt Siegl.  http://www.waltsiegl.com/motorcycles.html.
Sorry that's the only picture of the Super Sport based bike

Walt Siegl is the same guy who built this Monster based bike.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2734/4381126442_4f5302c0d2_z.jpg?zz=1)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4381126674_5c25129ba3_z.jpg?zz=1)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2718/4380373145_328a3a607b_z.jpg?zz=1)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on October 10, 2010, 06:04:19 PM
Thanks,

I guess dp could have told me too.  There is a link to his site on Walt's site
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zarn02 on October 10, 2010, 06:32:59 PM
I've a sudden desire to take a bevel-head and try and make an air-cooled superbike out of it.

Put it in an SBK frame, give it injection and an airbox, top-flight suspension, etc...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on October 10, 2010, 06:36:48 PM
I second this motion
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howie on October 10, 2010, 07:53:04 PM
Those Walt Siegl bikes are even better in real life, including the Harleys. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 11, 2010, 07:50:59 PM
Quote from: zarn02 on October 10, 2010, 06:32:59 PM
I've a sudden desire to take a bevel-head and try and make an air-cooled superbike out of it.

Put it in an SBK frame, give it injection and an airbox, top-flight suspension, etc...

pure folly.

you'll just go make the beast with two backsing mad trying to make all the shimmed bits fit...

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: orangelion03 on October 11, 2010, 08:31:13 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5069507969_059fc661ee.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54728237@N04/5069507969/)IMG_5337 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54728237@N04/5069507969/#) by rearance (http://www.flickr.com/people/54728237@N04/), on Flickr

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5070051898_e89361559b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54728237@N04/5070051898/)IMG_5333 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54728237@N04/5070051898/#) by rearance (http://www.flickr.com/people/54728237@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 12, 2010, 04:30:59 AM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/moto_guzzi_cafe_racer.jpg)

[drool] [drool] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 12, 2010, 05:00:40 AM
1960 Ducati 250 Twin GP
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeVI%202010/PA-2010Trip250GP-013.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeVI%202010/PA-2010Trip250GP-010.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeVI%202010/PA-2010Trip250GP-004.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeVI%202010/PA-2010Trip250GP-003-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 12, 2010, 07:39:04 AM
Quote from: Travman on October 12, 2010, 05:00:40 AM
1960 Ducati 250 Twin GP
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeVI%202010/PA-2010Trip250GP-013.jpg)

hailwood's bike.. I never saw a good pic of the engine.. wow... just goes to show you what a long weekend, a bunch of wine and cigarettes and a mill can get you..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 17, 2010, 04:36:34 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4763750096_b632a535eb_b.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1278329642343)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on October 17, 2010, 04:53:53 PM
Have I posted a Condor yet?

(http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/condor/images/Condor_1976_A350_1.jpg)
(http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/condor/images/Condor_1976_A350_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zarn02 on October 17, 2010, 05:26:40 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on October 17, 2010, 04:53:53 PM
Have I posted a Condor yet?

Ducati with different badging? License-built? A completely different brand that also produced a bevel-drive 350 single?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zarn02 on October 17, 2010, 05:31:33 PM
Quote from: zarn02 on October 17, 2010, 05:26:40 PM
Ducati with different badging? License-built? A completely different brand that also produced a bevel-drive 350 single?

Found the answer (http://motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/classic_bikes/condor-classic-motorcycles.php). Google is my friend.

"Despite the fact that it says Condor on the motor, it is a Ducati, the Swiss Army would only buy Swiss machines, Condor were the only Swiss manufacturer, they couldn't build enough of the right type, so they got Ducati to build them for them and re-badge them as Condors."
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 17, 2010, 06:07:35 PM
Is it Italian though?  The Motorcycle Classics article about the Condor A350 is a good read.  The frame is Swiss-made by Condor.  The engines for these bikes were probably made by Mototrans in Spain under liscence from Ducati.  A pretty cool tidbit is that it has a rubbermounted engine similar to a Harley Dyna or Norton Commando.
http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/article.aspx?id=2147485517 (http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/article.aspx?id=2147485517)
(http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/uploadedImages/articles/issues/2010-03-01/Condor2_resized600X400.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on October 17, 2010, 06:50:08 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on October 17, 2010, 04:53:53 PM
Have I posted a Condor yet?

Yes I did, just found it.  It was a for sale ad though so the picture link is broken
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg652109#msg652109 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg652109#msg652109)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on October 17, 2010, 07:54:52 PM
come to dallas and we'll convince Mark to ride his to AMS and you can play around on it. shift is on the other side  iirc [thumbsup]

i used it as my pit bike at a track day earlier this year
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 77south on October 19, 2010, 09:22:08 AM
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_3dkCY7W5CGU/TKn83Ip9I4I/AAAAAAAABCc/WZKOu-P883A/s800/IMG_0178.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 21, 2010, 05:23:09 PM
Very cool.  I wish the Laverda revial of the 90's had been successful.

Here is something new from Radical Ducati
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs794.snc4/67420_446595386106_136587446106_5504591_3863959_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs379.ash2/65766_446595036106_136587446106_5504577_5099581_n.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/radical-ducati.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on October 21, 2010, 05:51:34 PM
You got anything more on that one Trav? I can't find it on their site, chopped up ST2?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on October 21, 2010, 05:52:36 PM
(http://193.164.196.40/images/594/5948861401.jpg)
(http://193.164.197.50/images/596/5965549205.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: hackers2r on October 21, 2010, 06:28:52 PM
Man I like the look of that bike!!! ^ Has that same badass naked appeal as the NCR Millonas.  Is that based of a SS?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 21, 2010, 06:33:08 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on October 21, 2010, 05:51:34 PM
You got anything more on that one Trav? I can't find it on their site, chopped up ST2?
http://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2010/10/9-by-radical-ducati.html (http://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2010/10/9-by-radical-ducati.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on October 21, 2010, 06:40:26 PM
Quote from: hackers2r on October 21, 2010, 06:28:52 PM
Man I like the look of that bike!!! ^ Has that same badass naked appeal as the NCR Millonas.  Is that based of a SS?

Yep, 749/999 tail and 916 style race fairing. I make the beast with two backsin love that one

Quote from: Travman on October 21, 2010, 06:33:08 PM
http://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2010/10/9-by-radical-ducati.html (http://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2010/10/9-by-radical-ducati.html)

Thanks
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on October 21, 2010, 06:42:47 PM
I like the new rad but the "subframe" doesn't look right/finished
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 22, 2010, 05:39:05 AM
jeebus, this one looks fast as stink...  nice..

but i'd rather not ride it wet (as shown) with those slicks!!!

Quote from: Travman on October 21, 2010, 05:23:09 PM
Very cool.  I wish the Laverda revial of the 90's had been successful.

Here is something new from Radical Ducati
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs794.snc4/67420_446595386106_136587446106_5504591_3863959_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on October 22, 2010, 01:02:00 PM
Factory Oddity: 1999 Monster 900 S - From Italy, Metric Speedometer, with Supersport CR Fairing with Checkerflag style paint on the side (like was on the DP tanks), coffin masters, and has what appears to be a Corbin-style Seat (but from the factory - installed - cant use seat cowl) and had the all the DPM sprocket cover, alternator inspection cover, cam covers, and "DUCATI" cast in the Triple Clamp - came OUT OF THE CRATE this way.

He only has pictures in print form, I'm going to try to get him to ride it up here to take pictures of it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 26, 2010, 11:18:43 AM
(http://s2.postimage.org/7hETr-743e9b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 26, 2010, 11:22:27 AM
(http://s1.postimage.org/uaqk9-743e9b.jpg)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn158/speedspada/DSC01927.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 26, 2010, 11:30:24 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VXXOYbOxBAY/TE_1j3YLm7I/AAAAAAAAAKk/ZexPBDzyE-o/s1600/johnw.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on October 26, 2010, 11:40:07 AM
Travman, again I have to say you have a hardon for Moto Guzzi...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Triple J on October 26, 2010, 12:33:39 PM
I like this bike a lot, but what's up with the wheels? If you go to all that trouble you'd think they at least put some sweet, lightweight wheels on it.  ??? Even if those are light (and I doubt it unless there some weird material)...the old Duc 3 spokes are fugly. This bike needs BSTs!!

Quote from: Travman on October 21, 2010, 05:23:09 PM
Here is something new from Radical Ducati
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs794.snc4/67420_446595386106_136587446106_5504591_3863959_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 26, 2010, 01:20:21 PM
Quote from: Triple J on October 26, 2010, 12:33:39 PM
I like this bike a lot, but what's up with the wheels? If you go to all that trouble you'd think they at least put some sweet, lightweight wheels on it.  ??? Even if those are light (and I doubt it unless there some weird material)...the old Duc 3 spokes are fugly. This bike needs BSTs!!


Also has the same Chinese-made rotors that I bought for my bike..:  (which by the way are GREAT, but still...)

Maybe since Rad Duc is using them, that's an endorsement of sorts?  I can't find anything wrong with them

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=42205.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=42205.0)


Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on October 26, 2010, 01:24:20 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on October 26, 2010, 01:20:21 PM
Also has the same Chinese-made rotors that I bought for my bike..:  (which by the way are GREAT, but still...)

Maybe since Rad Duc is using them, that's an endorsement of sorts?  I can't find anything wrong with them

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=42205.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=42205.0)




i don't think so. they look like Braking discs. and they aren't cheap...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 26, 2010, 01:28:43 PM
Quote from: Raux on October 26, 2010, 01:24:20 PM
i don't think so. they look like Braking discs. and they aren't cheap...

slots look like the chinese copies, not braking.. missing extra drilling... the spokes of the carrier are tapered like the chinese...



chinese:
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/chineserotor.jpg)

b-king:

(http://indysuperbike.com/img/Braking/sk_wv.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on October 26, 2010, 01:46:33 PM
These are the one's I was referring to, but you may be right as the slots appeared curved like the one's you showed.
I just find it hard to believe they aren't using, EBC, Braking or Galfer for their rotors

(http://www.braking.com/Braking/sito/immaginiCopertina/54_copertina_stx.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 26, 2010, 01:56:26 PM
Me too, but then again,  I have a set and they are nice..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on October 26, 2010, 04:19:47 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on October 26, 2010, 01:56:26 PM
Me too, but then again,  I have a set and they are nice..


That's what she said.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 26, 2010, 04:31:53 PM
Lol. That never gets old
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 27, 2010, 05:05:27 AM
Quote from: Raux on October 26, 2010, 11:40:07 AM
Travman, again I have to say you have a hardon for Moto Guzzi...
It's true I do have a hard on for Moto Guzzi.  I love the visual presence of the cylinders sticking out from the frame.  They make awesome cafe racers.  Too bad they are so rare here that I only see one on the road every couple of years and then it is probably some clapped out touring bike.  I'm constantly on the look out for the right one for sale. 

One more....
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee165/dswansbiker/khk002.jpg?t=1212542810)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 27, 2010, 05:45:03 PM
(http://i.ebayimg.com/06/!!gp+UG!EGE~$(KGrHqJ,!h!Eyrr+tByeBM)sh!liu!~~_4.JPG)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/11/!!gp+T+Q!2E~$(KGrHqR,!h!Eyrv1fFZSBM)sg7oIfg~~_4.JPG)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/16/!!gp-8D!BWE~$(KGrHqIOKjgEyNHbZhEpBM)r9))RFw~~_4.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 27, 2010, 06:07:17 PM
Quote from: Travman on October 27, 2010, 05:05:27 AM
It's true I do have a hard on for Moto Guzzi.  I love the visual presence of the cylinders sticking out from the frame.... 
+1000

Love 'em.  The bike I've always meant to own but somehow never quite managed to find the right excuse. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 27, 2010, 06:09:12 PM
http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-supersport-custom#more-10960 (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-supersport-custom#more-10960)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ducati-supersport-custom-1.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ducati-supersport-custom.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 27, 2010, 06:10:15 PM
Pantah SL frame with an Alazzurra engine and wheels.  Custom seat and tank.

Quote from: Travman on October 27, 2010, 05:45:03 PM
(http://i.ebayimg.com/16/!!gp-8D!BWE~$(KGrHqIOKjgEyNHbZhEpBM)r9))RFw~~_4.JPG)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 27, 2010, 06:11:05 PM
Part of me loves it but part of me is nauseated... WTF?

Quote from: Travman on October 27, 2010, 06:09:12 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ducati-supersport-custom.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DesmoDiva on October 27, 2010, 06:15:36 PM
I think we all know who painted that bike.....  [thumbsup]

He's even mentioned in the article.   [clap]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 28, 2010, 05:24:53 AM
Not Italian... definately not cool... and not mine either (but identical to one I once owned).. Looking at this pic I can still hear the ridiculous "Brrringg, bring, bring, bring" exhaust note.  Love the stock kick stand.....  [laugh].

Ah, those wacky East Germans.  Sehr lustig, Genosse  [thumbsup].

(http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr129/phil_mz250/MZfinalJul062.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on October 30, 2010, 09:35:09 PM
(http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/10/06/98/64/dsc02930.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on October 30, 2010, 09:35:32 PM
(http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/10/06/98/64/dsc02931.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on October 30, 2010, 09:38:42 PM
(http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/10/06/98/64/dsc03016.jpg)
(http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/10/06/98/64/dsc03018.jpg)
(http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/10/06/98/64/dsc03019.jpg)
(http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/10/06/98/64/dsc03012.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on October 30, 2010, 09:39:16 PM
(http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/10/06/98/64/dsc03021.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on October 30, 2010, 09:46:27 PM
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/11/37/54/69/img_4323.jpg)
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/11/37/54/69/img_4324.jpg)
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/11/37/54/69/img_4327.jpg)
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/11/37/54/69/img_4329.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on October 30, 2010, 09:51:20 PM
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/11/37/54/69/img_4429.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 31, 2010, 08:05:24 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on October 30, 2010, 09:46:27 PM
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/11/37/54/69/img_4327.jpg)
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/11/37/54/69/img_4329.jpg)


(http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/01/2000455272489756911_rs.jpg)

Love the pantah race conversions, although I would swap the 5-spoke FPS wheels for something a little more sturdy.  Those are 2.15" in the front and 2.5" in the back (90 and 100) and the wheels are pretty heavy. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 31, 2010, 05:52:48 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv_6gAcYi8E&feature=player_embedded# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv_6gAcYi8E&feature=player_embedded#)!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 31, 2010, 05:53:25 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TMwmOvOy__I/AAAAAAAAQD4/lZOORIXu26k/s640/014+Paris.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 31, 2010, 05:56:50 PM
Quote from: Travman on October 31, 2010, 05:53:25 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TMwmOvOy__I/AAAAAAAAQD4/lZOORIXu26k/s640/014+Paris.JPG)

hardtail??   ???
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on October 31, 2010, 06:02:27 PM
looks like suspension link is below.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 31, 2010, 06:03:21 PM
Quote from: a m on October 31, 2010, 06:02:27 PM
looks like suspension link is below.

i see that, but where's the shock/spring??
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on October 31, 2010, 06:04:02 PM
my guess is through the swingarm
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 31, 2010, 06:11:59 PM
Quote from: a m on October 31, 2010, 06:04:02 PM
my guess is through the swingarm

but that's just a regular SS swingarm.  not much real estate there to stuff a shock.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on October 31, 2010, 06:14:55 PM
no?

it has eccentric adjusters.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 31, 2010, 06:20:44 PM
Quote from: a m on October 31, 2010, 06:14:55 PM
no?

it has eccentric adjusters.

aha, i missed that.. i've seen that bike before then, .... hrmm...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: pjfa on November 01, 2010, 02:41:47 AM
Here another view  [thumbsup]
(http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/8986/900supersexy.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 01, 2010, 05:01:55 AM
Quote from: pjfa on November 01, 2010, 02:41:47 AM
Here another view  [thumbsup]
(http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/8986/900supersexy.jpg)

wow, what a great design to hide that shock.  nuts!  N V T S
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on November 01, 2010, 07:17:51 AM
weird. lots to like about that bike, painted calipers i do not like.  i also am not a fan of the captured slave cyl setups.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: pjfa on November 01, 2010, 07:33:49 AM
One more  [beer]
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeIV/photo022.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on November 01, 2010, 07:44:07 AM
Where are the rearsets mounted?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on November 01, 2010, 09:21:46 AM
Quote from: a m on November 01, 2010, 07:44:07 AM
Where are the rearsets mounted?

Looks like swingarm bolt and engine case to me.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 01, 2010, 10:01:56 AM
Quote from: Mojo S2R on November 01, 2010, 09:21:46 AM
Looks like swingarm bolt and engine case to me.

yep, looks screwed right into the sw
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 03, 2010, 06:04:06 PM
Moto Guzzi.  Anybody know the history?
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab305/terryb757/ET6606.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 04, 2010, 07:32:29 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeVI%202010/brightlogicIMGP6130.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on November 04, 2010, 08:19:05 PM
mod'd kb2?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 05, 2010, 11:20:44 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on November 04, 2010, 08:19:05 PM
mod'd kb2?
I'd say it is a KB1 with the fairings trimmed off to show off the frame and engine.

Bimota KB1
(http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Bimota%20KB1%20%202.jpg)
(http://motorcycle.2smtc.com/Upfiles/BeyondPic/Bimota/2009-01/20090104210651194.jpg)

sans fairings
(http://motorcycle.2smtc.com/Upfiles/BeyondPic/Bimota/2009-01/20090104210651184.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: truckinduc on November 05, 2010, 11:26:39 AM
Is the fuel tank actually the fuel tank? Looks kind of hollow.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 05, 2010, 11:29:23 AM
Quote from: truckinduc on November 05, 2010, 11:26:39 AM
Is the fuel tank actually the fuel tank? Looks kind of hollow.

yes, see the vent tube.. it's very wide and flat.

look how wide this effer is:


hope you can play the cello
Quote from: Travman on November 05, 2010, 11:20:44 AM
sans fairings
(http://motorcycle.2smtc.com/Upfiles/BeyondPic/Bimota/2009-01/20090104210651184.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on November 05, 2010, 09:12:15 PM
and that's why i like ducati.  two across is the widest they go.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on November 05, 2010, 09:45:38 PM
Quote from: Travman on November 04, 2010, 07:32:29 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeVI%202010/brightlogicIMGP6130.jpg)

Too bad they didn't make a slimmer version with a Jota motor.

Notice how high in the frame that engine sits?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on November 05, 2010, 09:50:22 PM
Same bike, slightly different angle.

(http://blog-imgs-17.fc2.com/s/u/p/supercaferacerclub/yokosuka1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 06, 2010, 09:51:32 AM
reminds me of this bike:

(not italian and not relevant to the thread except that it looks similar to me...).. never sold in the USA though..  VERY interesting engine:  5 valve parallel twin (5 valves per cylinder!!)

(http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20%20A/Yamaha%20TRX850%2096%20%201.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: orangelion03 on November 06, 2010, 10:35:19 AM
I do like those TRXs.  Something about the proportions, the motor, etc.  Looks a lot like a 900SS.  Had those been imported into the US, I would be riding one.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 06, 2010, 10:53:56 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on November 05, 2010, 09:50:22 PM
Same bike, slightly different angle.

(http://blog-imgs-17.fc2.com/s/u/p/supercaferacerclub/yokosuka1.jpg)
I like that angle even better.  It looks good with the round headlight.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 06, 2010, 03:24:43 PM
Quote from: orangelion03 on November 06, 2010, 10:35:19 AM
I do like those TRXs.  Something about the proportions, the motor, etc.  Looks a lot like a 900SS.  Had those been imported into the US, I would be riding one.

they were designed to copy the feel of the mid 90s SS bikes.  frame, half fairing and all.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on November 06, 2010, 04:28:22 PM
Quote from: a m on November 05, 2010, 09:12:15 PM
and that's why i like ducati.  two across is the widest they go.

except for that one time  ;)

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe/MuseoMorbidelli066.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on November 06, 2010, 08:15:33 PM
He's not old enough to remember that one. [laugh] Lucky stiff! ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 07, 2010, 05:34:43 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on November 06, 2010, 04:28:22 PM
except for that one time  ;)

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe/MuseoMorbidelli066.jpg)

and then that other time:

(http://image.motorcyclistonline.com/f/8555072/122_0313_03z+1963_ducati_apollo+front_side_view.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on November 07, 2010, 07:47:03 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on November 07, 2010, 05:34:43 AM
and then that other time:

The Apollo was still only two wide, I think a m said two wide because of this and/or the d16
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 07, 2010, 12:27:33 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on November 06, 2010, 04:28:22 PM
Quote from: a m on November 05, 2010, 09:12:15 PM
and that's why i like ducati.  two across is the widest they go.
except for that one time  ;)

When I read this the first time I thought you were making some kind of sexual innuendo joke along the lines of "that's what she said".
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 07, 2010, 05:31:53 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on November 07, 2010, 07:47:03 AM
The Apollo was still only two wide, I think a m said two wide because of this and/or the d16

The cylinders are offset, same width as a parallel twin were one cylinder rotated upward. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on November 08, 2010, 05:19:51 AM
yeah, i meant to include v-4's. the apollo and the desmo.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 08, 2010, 05:23:21 AM
Quote from: a m on November 08, 2010, 05:19:51 AM
yeah, i meant to include v-4's. the apollo and the desmo.

the apollo was such an abortion.  part of me is glad they never got it right and sold them. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on November 08, 2010, 05:24:50 AM
we got this phil aynsley book at work that has some really nice pictures of it, also has the ducati boat motors and the forgotten F1 project ducati V8.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Blue on November 08, 2010, 11:20:43 AM
Quote from: Travman on November 04, 2010, 07:32:29 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeVI%202010/brightlogicIMGP6130.jpg)

Very Nice!

Here is a period review of the bike:
(http://kzrider.com/images/fbfiles/images/79bim1.jpg)
(http://kzrider.com/images/fbfiles/images/79bim2.jpg)
(http://kzrider.com/images/fbfiles/images/79bim3.jpg)
(http://kzrider.com/images/fbfiles/images/79bim4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Mad King Pepe' on November 08, 2010, 12:16:07 PM
Quote from: Travman on November 03, 2010, 06:04:06 PM
Moto Guzzi.  Anybody know the history?
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab305/terryb757/ET6606.jpg)
Guzzi Quattro Cilindri (lit. 4 cylinders).

Moto Guzzi 4 cylinder racer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ0vhIDOwCo#normal)

This page has a bit of info (http://www.labellehistoiremotoguzzi.info/dotclear/index.php?post/1952/Quatro-Cilindri-%281952-1954%29) (in French) and lots of photos.

Some more info from this forum (http://www.z-italia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=68583) (in Italian). As part of their drive to make the bike as aerodynamic as possible, Guzzi decided to drop carbs in favor of indirect mechanical fuel injection (back in 1953!!!).

From these photos (http://picasaweb.google.com/f.kruishaar/ClassicRacing_2#), it appears there was also a single cylinder 350cc (later 500cc) bike with a similar (beaked) fairing.

Although I love many of the current and recent bikes Guzzi has made, it saddens me when companies that used to be such innovators end up repeating the same old design. The expression "polished turd" comes to mind.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 08, 2010, 01:01:07 PM
Quote from: Pepe' on November 08, 2010, 12:16:07 PM
Although I love many of the current and recent bikes Guzzi has made, it saddens me when companies that used to be such innovators end up repeating the same old design. The expression "polished turd" comes to mind.

(http://www.e-monsite.com/s/2008/10/30/paralleltwins/12743260a-7-jpg.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zarn02 on November 08, 2010, 02:13:34 PM
^

Well yeah... sometimes the price of doing things differently is that they don't work as well. ;)

But I do agree that it would be neat to see companies throwing out a greater variety of ideas. Though I don't know if you can really say whether current racing governing bodies rules have stifled innovation, they certainly redirect it to different areas. It's been a while since you've seen anybody say "make the beast with two backs it, we'll just add another cylinder or two, and while we're in there make 'em ovals!"
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on November 08, 2010, 02:22:41 PM
Quote from: zarn02 on November 08, 2010, 02:13:34 PM
^

Well yeah... sometimes the price of doing things differently is that they don't work as well. ;)

But I do agree that it would be neat to see companies throwing out a greater variety of ideas. Though I don't know if you can really say whether current racing governing bodies rules have stifled innovation, they certainly redirect it to different areas. It's been a while since you've seen anybody say "make the beast with two backs it, we'll just add another cylinder or two, and while we're in there make 'em ovals!"

ooo oval pistons with 2 con rods each
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Mad King Pepe' on November 08, 2010, 06:13:00 PM
1991 Gilera CX - 125cc 2stroke - single sided swingarms both front and back

Apparently only 500 were made and only 200 of those still survive today. I still wish I could have bought one.

(http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2008%5C05%5C21%5Cbikepics-1296405-full.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on November 08, 2010, 08:55:01 PM
Thanks for posting that.  [beer]

That bike looks great from the left side.
I remember back to when those came out, I was so disappointed to see the other side.

(http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bikepix/gileracx09070701.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zarn02 on November 08, 2010, 11:15:58 PM
So the Gilera....

Absurdly ugly.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on November 09, 2010, 05:37:26 AM
are those wheels from a buick la sabre?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 09, 2010, 06:42:29 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on November 08, 2010, 08:55:01 PM
Thanks for posting that.  [beer]

That bike looks great from the left side.
I remember back to when those came out, I was so disappointed to see the other side.

(http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bikepix/gileracx09070701.jpg)

(http://www.overtimecomedy.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/ackbar.gif)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on November 09, 2010, 09:19:59 AM
Moto Minarelli

(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/7900/2209334749823610f5c9orz3.jpg)

We've got two of these tiny john deere colored GP bikes at the shop. I can't sit on one without bustin' the pegs clear off, I think. Teeeny tiny.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 09, 2010, 12:13:08 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeVI%202010/Radical-Ducati-Cafe-Veloce.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 09, 2010, 12:14:03 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeVI%202010/1080239261_JPLte-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 09, 2010, 12:42:41 PM
Quote from: Travman on November 09, 2010, 12:13:08 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeVI%202010/Radical-Ducati-Cafe-Veloce.jpg)

that is the best take on a Sport Classic I have ever seen..

<reaching for the hand lotion>
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on November 09, 2010, 12:51:02 PM
i'd like to buy that headlight and brackets.

header wrap is neat and all, but i like ceramic coating better since there's no risk of catching fire, and it doesn't look sloppy
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Triple J on November 09, 2010, 01:34:58 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on November 09, 2010, 12:42:41 PM
that is the best take on a Sport Classic I have ever seen..

+1. Awesome!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on November 09, 2010, 02:52:25 PM
Agreed. Very nice and I also like that smaller headlight. [thumbsup] Hmmmm... I need to stop looking at this thread! [bang]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on November 09, 2010, 05:39:12 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bQfw456ni7g/TM4ewjJ1dyI/AAAAAAAABcQ/dUSd7jJQuyc/s1600/DSC_3508.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on November 09, 2010, 05:43:33 PM
(http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac285/BMWPaul/Isle%20of%20Man%20trip%202009/P6050754.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on November 09, 2010, 05:51:05 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/2-Strokes/DSC_0925.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on November 09, 2010, 05:57:34 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4911748900_593b13b7a8_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on November 10, 2010, 03:38:50 AM
Quote from: a m on November 09, 2010, 09:19:59 AM
Moto Minarelli

(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/7900/2209334749823610f5c9orz3.jpg)

We've got two of these tiny john deere colored GP bikes at the shop. I can't sit on one without bustin' the pegs clear off, I think. Teeeny tiny.

100 years ago I raced a tiny Moto Minarelli.... this one in fact...

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1323/5163406385_d5596d57e1_z.jpg)

The other Italian bike in that photo is an MBA Morbidelli 125. A thing of beauty.  Here's a better picture of another one..

(http://www.racebikemart.com/uploads/images/nxi581234794267.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 12, 2010, 01:24:19 PM
Radical Ducati Café Veloce.  I think they used a GT1000 tank on this Sport1000
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/radical-ducati-cafe-veloce/radical-ducati-cafe-veloce-2.jpg)
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/radical-ducati-cafe-veloce/radical-ducati-cafe-veloce-10.jpg)
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/radical-ducati-cafe-veloce/radical-ducati-cafe-veloce-9.jpg)
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/radical-ducati-cafe-veloce/radical-ducati-cafe-veloce-7.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on November 13, 2010, 07:28:47 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uS9SRZPNZJk/TNqnwie8k8I/AAAAAAAAN_A/5gG38fyD1NI/s1600/P1050061.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uS9SRZPNZJk/TNqnwJ9mJpI/AAAAAAAAN-4/beWR0DBmui4/s1600/P1050050.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on November 13, 2010, 07:43:42 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TN58yET7HAI/AAAAAAAAQTY/ma4klIR6D28/s640/Electric%2BCaf%25C3%25A9%2BBevel%2Bno4%2B1979%2BDucati%2B900SS.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 13, 2010, 07:51:55 PM
(http://www.pixbel.be/Users/8/Images/GatsbyMoto/Rhinebeck_01.jpg)
(http://www.pixbel.be/Users/8/Images/GatsbyMoto/Rhinebeck_02.jpg)

(http://www.pixbel.be/Users/8/Images/GatsbyMoto/Rhinebeck_03.jpg)
(http://www.pixbel.be/Users/8/Images/GatsbyMoto/Rhinebeck_05A.jpg)
(http://www.pixbel.be/Users/8/Images/GatsbyMoto/Rhinebeck_04A.jpg)
(http://www.pixbel.be/Users/8/Images/GatsbyMoto/Rhinebeck_05B.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 14, 2010, 05:35:43 AM
Elegant, but not Italian.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 14, 2010, 07:20:44 AM
The owner was italian, I read
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: krolik on November 14, 2010, 09:31:37 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on November 14, 2010, 07:20:44 AM
The owner was italian, I read
;D


close enough
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: flynbulldog on November 16, 2010, 11:36:42 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on November 09, 2010, 05:39:12 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bQfw456ni7g/TM4ewjJ1dyI/AAAAAAAABcQ/dUSd7jJQuyc/s1600/DSC_3508.jpg)

That is one of the nastiest examples of manufactured patina/pseudo aging I've ever seen [bang] total poser bike  [thumbsdown]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 22, 2010, 06:19:30 PM
Is Moto Morini still selling bikes in Europe? (http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeVII/02.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 23, 2010, 05:22:49 AM
they claim to be...  no way to know for sure...

real shame, those are sexy bikes.  sort of blending the old ducati monster and the cagiva raptor

Quote from: Travman on November 22, 2010, 06:19:30 PM
Is Moto Morini still selling bikes in Europe? (http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeVII/02.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 23, 2010, 10:55:36 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on November 09, 2010, 05:39:12 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bQfw456ni7g/TM4ewjJ1dyI/AAAAAAAABcQ/dUSd7jJQuyc/s1600/DSC_3508.jpg)

[evil] 8)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 24, 2010, 03:46:45 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TOran4vwHvI/AAAAAAAAQbg/f5Dql31jtzg/s640/1007.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 24, 2010, 03:48:53 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TOuFg1Vv3NI/AAAAAAAAQb8/Mqn1as0mGhI/s640/TTre_7.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TOuFiP45hfI/AAAAAAAAQcA/619AnnjSqqs/s640/TTre_5.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TOuFkl-Y_kI/AAAAAAAAQcI/6lbhNKusBdw/s640/TTre_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on November 24, 2010, 04:00:47 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on November 23, 2010, 10:55:36 AM
[evil] 8)

I liked it too, if everybody loves a bike the builder isn't trying hard enough
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on November 24, 2010, 05:23:50 PM
Quote from: Travman on November 24, 2010, 03:48:53 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TOuFg1Vv3NI/AAAAAAAAQb8/Mqn1as0mGhI/s640/TTre_7.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TOuFiP45hfI/AAAAAAAAQcA/619AnnjSqqs/s640/TTre_5.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TOuFkl-Y_kI/AAAAAAAAQcI/6lbhNKusBdw/s640/TTre_1.jpg)
[drool] This Italian seems to have a slightly British look to it from some angles.... maybe its the kicked up exhaust...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lazylightnin717 on December 07, 2010, 06:29:52 PM
Sorry for the crappy cell phone pic.

(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy130/rappevan/IMG_0531.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 08, 2010, 10:35:16 AM
1928 Moto Guzzi 2V Race bike:  http://www.bikeexif.com/vintage-moto-guzzi#more-11229 (http://www.bikeexif.com/vintage-moto-guzzi#more-11229)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/vintage-moto-guzzi-2.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/vintage-moto-guzzi.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on December 14, 2010, 04:05:14 PM
(http://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/13/92/52/30/img_9516.jpg)
(http://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/13/92/52/30/img_9512.jpg)
New RAD02
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 14, 2010, 07:06:31 PM
Wow, good find.  This one might be my favorite one RAD has done so far.  More...
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TQfO4ZwNQ_I/AAAAAAAAQzA/aiG16bMYj1k/s640/IMG_9611.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TQfOa1ipg-I/AAAAAAAAQx0/QFF1vOwSWQU/s640/IMG_9524.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TQfO13IoN_I/AAAAAAAAQy4/cKxorkJdHQI/s640/IMG_9595.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 15, 2010, 04:51:35 AM
I am not digging the headlight, I wonder how a same-technology round light would work?  something SMALL, about the same size glass as that one, but flat and round.  hmm
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on December 15, 2010, 10:08:42 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on December 15, 2010, 04:51:35 AM
I am not digging the headlight, I wonder how a same-technology round light would work?  something SMALL, about the same size glass as that one, but flat and round.  hmm
the Light is the LSL unit that's pretty common on streetfighter in Europe
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 15, 2010, 11:08:21 AM
Quote from: Raux on December 15, 2010, 10:08:42 AM
the Light is the LSL unit that's pretty common on streetfighter in Europe

meh...

you also see those crazy high-tailed bikes in europe.. taste is relative... :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on December 15, 2010, 11:28:32 AM
you mean like this poor 996

(http://www.crankitcycles.com/sitebuilder/images/IMG_3920-795x548.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 15, 2010, 11:31:48 AM
Quote from: Raux on December 15, 2010, 11:28:32 AM
you mean like this poor 996

(http://www.crankitcycles.com/sitebuilder/images/IMG_3920-795x548.jpg)

the front has a certain appeal, ala Munsters, but the tail just looks like crap.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on December 15, 2010, 11:53:58 AM
i've never been mad at a motorcycle until i saw that one.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 15, 2010, 12:03:48 PM
Quote from: a m on December 15, 2010, 11:53:58 AM
i've never been mad at a motorcycle until i saw that one.

don't hates the playa, hates the game...

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Drunken Monkey on December 15, 2010, 10:16:02 PM
I'm sorry, this is the Cool Italian Bikes thread.

That last bike... not cool.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on December 16, 2010, 10:00:35 AM
Quote from: Drunken Monkey on December 15, 2010, 10:16:02 PM
I'm sorry, this is the Cool Italian Bikes thread.

That last bike... not cool.
but it does make you appreciate things more when someone does it right
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on December 16, 2010, 10:03:59 AM
Bet those slicks are a challenge on wet roads. ;D That thing put the ug back in ugly. :P

OK... back to cool Italian bikes. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on December 27, 2010, 03:35:24 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6gYt2lAfrk8/TRirUKUHXwI/AAAAAAAAE94/73Eq9dkb7cU/s1600/shimobros4880732772_6a13097500_z.jpg)
Cool is back.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on December 27, 2010, 04:52:29 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VDCGGBYmNCk/TROzMLsmGnI/AAAAAAAARmg/fpKULViZEJg/s640/uuoo.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 27, 2010, 06:05:01 PM
The Loud Bike above is definitely cool.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lVCC9aDALT4/TFxZIQ5LN-I/AAAAAAAAL0E/DOdt4wzFHGg/s1600/MV.750s.jpg)
(http://www.khulsey.com/motorcycles/vintagebike-images/mv_agusta_750s_super_sport_sm.jpeg)
(http://www.e-motocafe.net/files/products/1975-mv-agusta-750-s-01.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 27, 2010, 06:40:53 PM
175cc 1955 MV Agusta Disco Volante CSS
(http://www.khulsey.com/motorcycles/vintagebike-images/mv_agusta_disco_volante_css_175_detail2.jpeg)
(http://www.khulsey.com/motorcycles/vintagebike-images/mv_agusta_disco_volante_css_175_1955.jpeg)
(http://www.khulsey.com/motorcycles/vintagebike-images/mv_agusta_disco_volante_css_175_detail.jpeg)
(http://www.khulsey.com/motorcycles/vintagebike-images/mv_agusta_disco_volante_3.jpeg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 27, 2010, 06:50:13 PM
Quote from: Travman on December 27, 2010, 06:40:53 PM
175cc 1955 MV Agusta Disco Volante CSS
(http://www.khulsey.com/motorcycles/vintagebike-images/mv_agusta_disco_volante_3.jpeg)

What is it with (some) Italian bikes and:
(http://www.dependablerenegade.com/photos/dr_pix/admiral_ackbar.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 27, 2010, 07:15:24 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on December 27, 2010, 06:50:13 PM
What is it with (some) Italian bikes and:
(http://www.dependablerenegade.com/photos/dr_pix/admiral_ackbar.jpg)



Well.....since that bike came out long before that movie. I would say it goes the other way.  :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 27, 2010, 07:49:34 PM
it was stewing in the Mediterranean subconscious

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 27, 2010, 09:40:56 PM
This was at the shop, last time I was up.


(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/IMAG0002.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/IMAG0003-1.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/IMAG0001.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 671M900 on December 27, 2010, 11:50:48 PM
Quote from: Travman on December 27, 2010, 06:05:01 PM
The Loud Bike above is definitely cool.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lVCC9aDALT4/TFxZIQ5LN-I/AAAAAAAAL0E/DOdt4wzFHGg/s1600/MV.750s.jpg)
(http://www.khulsey.com/motorcycles/vintagebike-images/mv_agusta_750s_super_sport_sm.jpeg)
(http://www.e-motocafe.net/files/products/1975-mv-agusta-750-s-01.jpg)


Right side shafty? sweet!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on December 28, 2010, 03:23:58 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on December 27, 2010, 09:40:56 PM
This was at the shop, last time I was up.

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/IMAG0001.jpg)
Very nice.....  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 28, 2010, 08:47:29 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeVII/P1040381.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on January 01, 2011, 08:10:39 PM
This thread is so deep I think it's probably ok to bend it a bit. Cool Italian bike graphics.
French graphic artiest site.
(http://silencetv.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Print012.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on January 01, 2011, 08:22:49 PM
More polish.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KtfcVCGY3-A/TRIKMhqgqBI/AAAAAAAAO9w/uXeOwoVEL-Q/s1600/DSC_0058.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on January 01, 2011, 08:29:21 PM
Damn, they keep comen' tonight.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n1Ip5ZPt4aY/TP88OOFk30I/AAAAAAAABcE/dRj4rqSdSk0/s1600/team72.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 02, 2011, 05:22:31 AM
Quote from: Witty Name Here on January 01, 2011, 08:22:49 PM
More polish.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KtfcVCGY3-A/TRIKMhqgqBI/AAAAAAAAO9w/uXeOwoVEL-Q/s1600/DSC_0058.JPG)

ouch!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 02, 2011, 06:41:31 AM
Quote from: Witty Name Here on January 01, 2011, 08:10:39 PM
This thread is so deep I think it's probably ok to bend it a bit. Cool Italian bike graphics.
French graphic artiest site.
Definitely OK to bend the rules a little. We've had a British bike by accident. We have had several non-cool bikes too. Neon green choppers however are not allowed.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 02, 2011, 01:20:35 PM
Quote from: Travman on January 02, 2011, 06:41:31 AM
Neon green choppers however are not allowed.

This is all I got, bro'

(http://motorcyclistonline.com/features/122_0608_01_z+2006_ducati_monster_challenge+green_bike_static.jpg)

(http://caferacers.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/moto-guzzi-lemans-3-1982-cafe-racer-01.jpg?w=480&h=270)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 02, 2011, 01:27:58 PM
all of my internets if you can guess the bike

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/f9d98754.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ddan on January 02, 2011, 01:36:30 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 02, 2011, 01:27:58 PM
all of my internets if you can guess the bike

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/f9d98754.jpg)
Guzzi V8

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_Guzzi_V8 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_Guzzi_V8)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on January 02, 2011, 01:36:58 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 02, 2011, 01:27:58 PM
all of my internets if you can guess the bike

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/f9d98754.jpg)
Quote from: Dan on January 02, 2011, 01:36:30 PM
Guzzi V8

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_Guzzi_V8 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_Guzzi_V8)
What he said
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: krolik on January 02, 2011, 03:59:09 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 02, 2011, 01:20:35 PM
This is all I got, bro'

(http://motorcyclistonline.com/features/122_0608_01_z+2006_ducati_monster_challenge+green_bike_static.jpg)

I've seen this one in person. It looks better close up.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on January 02, 2011, 08:26:51 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 02, 2011, 01:27:58 PM
all of my internets if you can guess the bike

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/f9d98754.jpg)

Now that's a full fairing! [thumbsup] [moto] ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on January 03, 2011, 09:24:15 AM
Quote from: oldfastwin on January 02, 2011, 08:26:51 PM
Now that's a full fairing! [thumbsup] [moto] ;D


They didn't call them "dust bins" for nothing.

heard one of those run once. My ears still hurt
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 03, 2011, 11:18:42 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 02, 2011, 01:20:35 PM
This is all I got, bro'
I should have said neon orange.  There is no way you're gonna dig up any neon orange framed Italian bikes.  The bikes you found are still allowed since they are not neon green & choppers.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 03, 2011, 11:19:49 AM
Supercharged Guzzi smallblock?
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TSEPBo_LxDI/AAAAAAAARBs/4tmJN4N1_ZA/s640/170315_178026188885182_177291215625346_474943_4135287_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 03, 2011, 11:22:19 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TSHCI08TnwI/AAAAAAAARCA/isG_QGRbEHQ/s640/DSCN0205-ok-mini.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TSHCGEKsJCI/AAAAAAAARB8/5SOta7dDGbE/s640/DSCN0208-ok-mini.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TSHBakB5W9I/AAAAAAAARB0/izsnpeTwB_4/s640/MG_5015-ok-mini.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 03, 2011, 11:43:32 AM
Quote from: Travman on January 03, 2011, 11:19:49 AM
Supercharged Guzzi smallblock?
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TSEPBo_LxDI/AAAAAAAARBs/4tmJN4N1_ZA/s640/170315_178026188885182_177291215625346_474943_4135287_o.jpg)

what the f?!!  WOW!   [clap]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 03, 2011, 11:45:05 AM
Quote from: Travman on January 03, 2011, 11:18:42 AM
I should have said neon orange.  There is no way you're gonna dig up any neon orange framed Italian bikes.  The bikes you found are still allowed since they are not neon green & choppers.

(http://www.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jiLsBLaOvzE/SmVVNQnEOiI/AAAAAAAABME/OELEnkeX-4M/s400/Ducati%252B1098R%252BGulf%252BEndurance%252BRacer%252Bmodification.jpg&sa=X&ei=LCciTYuWIIOKlweRvam_Cw&ved=0CAQQ8wc4RA&usg=AFQjCNEs1Uj-0fjNtANZXGzHhPCRkUxdHA)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 03, 2011, 12:01:40 PM
Nice find, but I'm not sure that is neon orange.  We'll have to change it to no choppers with neon green & neon orange. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 03, 2011, 12:03:11 PM
I'm pretty sure we've seen this one before, but maybe not this view.
(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/7526/re080mn4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on January 03, 2011, 01:37:19 PM
Quote from: Travman on January 03, 2011, 11:18:42 AM
I should have said neon orange.  There is no way you're gonna dig up any neon orange framed Italian bikes.  The bikes you found are still allowed since they are not neon green & choppers.


How much you wanna bet?  [evil]

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5001/5320984411_b89b17cc68_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 03, 2011, 01:38:46 PM
Quote from: Travman on January 03, 2011, 12:03:11 PM
I'm pretty sure we've seen this one before, but maybe not this view.
(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/7526/re080mn4.jpg)

that exhaust header.. wow! [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Goat_Herder on January 03, 2011, 01:45:08 PM
Quote from: Travman on January 03, 2011, 11:22:19 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TSHCI08TnwI/AAAAAAAARCA/isG_QGRbEHQ/s640/DSCN0205-ok-mini.jpg)
So simple and elegant.  I wouldn't mind having it in my garage.  :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 03, 2011, 01:50:33 PM
Quote from: Goat_Herder on January 03, 2011, 01:45:08 PM
So simple and elegant.  I wouldn't mind having it in my garage.  :)

get in line
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bick on January 03, 2011, 02:05:00 PM
Quote from: humorless dp on January 03, 2011, 01:37:19 PM
How much you wanna bet?  [evil]

Some Painter of Ducs just went out and did one?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on January 03, 2011, 02:33:14 PM
Quote from: Bick on January 03, 2011, 02:05:00 PM
Some Painter of Ducs just went out and did one?
Actually that one was done about 5 years ago.

The bike was pretty cool.

748 with carbs, single front disc, custom frame and swingarm, custom exhaust, with the radiator under the tail.

It was eventually changed back to injection. It never ran right with the flatslides, not because of the flatslides, but more due to lack of tuning I think.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ddan on January 03, 2011, 02:51:32 PM
Quote from: Travman on January 03, 2011, 11:18:42 AM
I should have said neon orange.  There is no way you're gonna dig up any neon orange framed Italian bikes. 



Another one

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5287/5321232661_157e162779_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23081877@N02/5321232661/)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/23081877@N02/5321232661/#)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 03, 2011, 03:14:07 PM
Quote from: Travman on January 03, 2011, 11:18:42 AM
I should have said neon orange.  There is no way you're gonna dig up any neon orange framed Italian bikes.  The bikes you found are still allowed since they are not neon green & choppers.



(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/122_0608_01_z_2006_ducati_monster_challenge_tiger_bike_static.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on January 03, 2011, 03:37:53 PM
Ahhh! My eyes!!! :o
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on January 03, 2011, 03:40:39 PM
Quote from: oldfastwin on January 03, 2011, 03:37:53 PM
Ahhh! My eyes!!! :o
Steve's bike certainly makes a statement...eh?  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Architect on January 03, 2011, 04:15:58 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 03, 2011, 03:14:07 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/122_0608_01_z_2006_ducati_monster_challenge_tiger_bike_static.jpg)

How cool would this bike be if the exhaust exited through the tail? 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Architect on January 03, 2011, 04:18:08 PM
Quote from: The Architect on January 03, 2011, 04:15:58 PM
How cool would this bike be if the exhaust exited through the tail? 

or more appropriately through one hole under the tail............  would he need to sharpie the exhaust?  who wants to stare at a bare exhaust? 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on January 03, 2011, 04:52:58 PM
Can you do reverse anal bleaching on the ass of a Duc? [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on January 03, 2011, 05:08:21 PM
Quote from: oldfastwin on January 03, 2011, 04:52:58 PM
Can you do reverse anal bleaching on the ass of a Duc? [laugh]
Purists.... [roll]

Evidently they are repelled by orange. ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 03, 2011, 05:57:41 PM
Ducati Custom Motorcycles (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86DvMGawo9A#normal)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 03, 2011, 08:46:04 PM
[clap] I should have thought before I mentioned orange frames.  OK, I'll change the rule to no purple neon framed...  just kidding.  Please no more.  

That is an interesting frame on the Tiger Monster.  It is a Monster frame, but with a custom Superbike-like connection to the rear of the engine.  I never noticed that before and I've seen pictures of that bike for years.  
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 671M900 on January 03, 2011, 09:10:05 PM
Quote from: Travman on January 03, 2011, 08:46:04 PM
[clap] I should have thought before I mentioned orange frames.  OK, I'll change the rule to no purple neon framed...  just kidding.  Please no more.  

That is an interesting frame on the Tiger Monster.  It is a Monster frame, but with a custom Superbike-like connection to the rear of the engine.  I never noticed that before and I've seen pictures of that bike for years.  

I'm surprised he didnt paint the exhaust with stripes. I think there's a full write up on the bike on tob, might shed some light on the frame.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Drunken Monkey on January 03, 2011, 11:38:19 PM
Quote from: The Architect on January 03, 2011, 04:18:08 PM
or more appropriately through one hole under the tail............  would he need to sharpie the exhaust?  who wants to stare at a bare exhaust? 

Anything to stop that tail from wobbling.

I've gone on many a ride with the tigerbike and the swaying of the tail...

So... mesmerizing... must... stay... focused... on... road...

Seriously, the Tigerbike gets more grins and thumbs-up than any other bike I've seen. And while Steve's tiger obsession is a bit odd (okay, it's a cry for help) it kind of overshadows the fact that the bike's had a lot of custom work done.


Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Jarvicious on January 04, 2011, 06:54:36 AM
It's impressive to say the least.  Here in Columbia, MO it would go over especially well.  Hell, people hang tiger tails out of the back of their vehicles on gameday (or just througout the year :))
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on January 04, 2011, 09:28:33 AM
Quote from: humorless dp on January 03, 2011, 02:33:14 PM
748 with carbs, single front disc, custom frame and swingarm, custom exhaust, with the radiator under the tail.

i was wondering where the radiator was.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mitt on January 04, 2011, 08:43:35 PM
I will have some more

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5207/5326181914_67dbdb2385_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on January 04, 2011, 09:11:41 PM
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/pierobon-f042-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 04, 2011, 09:24:31 PM
^^^ I want to build one of those in the worst way.  [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 05, 2011, 04:53:46 AM
derby?

(http://www.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://motopassione.blogosfere.it/pierobon/PierobonF042.jpg&sa=X&ei=wGkkTaDJMIaglAfswcTPAg&ved=0CAQQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNG6RTYXisBoYJ32sbs_SsracmnH8g)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 05, 2011, 05:15:26 AM
Here is some information about the Pierobon F042 hstreet.  140 kgs which is 309lbs. 
http://www.bikeexif.com/pierobon-f042#more-11344 (http://www.bikeexif.com/pierobon-f042#more-11344)

(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/pierobon-f042-4.jpg)
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/pierobon-f042.jpg)
(http://www.pierobonframes.com/images/Pierobon_F042.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 05, 2011, 05:23:00 AM
that's the street version, I like the track model better...
Quote from: Travman on January 05, 2011, 05:15:26 AM
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/pierobon-f042-4.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on January 05, 2011, 07:39:37 AM
(http://digilander.libero.it/desmo851/images/748.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Monster Dave on January 05, 2011, 07:42:06 AM
Quote from: xcaptainxbloodx on January 05, 2011, 07:39:37 AM
(http://digilander.libero.it/desmo851/images/748.jpg)

Nothing says "bug eyes" like a huge set of round headlights like that!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: akmnstr on January 05, 2011, 09:18:12 AM
Quote from: Travman on January 05, 2011, 05:15:26 AM
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/pierobon-f042-4.jpg)
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/pierobon-f042.jpg)

Any idea who makes that frame?  And why does it extend all the way to the swingarm?  The Duc engine is designed to be a frame member.  
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howie on January 05, 2011, 09:42:24 AM
http://www.pierobonframes.com/index.asp?page=home (http://www.pierobonframes.com/index.asp?page=home)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Triple J on January 05, 2011, 11:34:28 AM
Quote from: akmnstr on January 05, 2011, 09:18:12 AM
And why does it extend all the way to the swingarm?  The Duc engine is designed to be a frame member.  

The superbike frames, and the old MTS (maybe the new one as well), also extend to the swingarm pivot. Increased rigidity I would guess. Pierobon knows what they're doing...they build all of Ducati's race frames, as well as a few other manufacturer's frames. Their frames are artwork.

The track version of the F042 is at the top of my list of dream bikes...right beside an NCR Millona. Boulder Motorsports is the US dealer for them and they had an F042 at the Miller WSBK races this year... [bow_down] [drool] [bow_down] [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mitt on January 05, 2011, 04:52:10 PM
National Motorcycle Museum Anamosa Iowa (J&P cycles created it)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5207/5326181914_67dbdb2385_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5164/5326182686_87050f6bf2_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5247/5325575461_100f430922_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5122/5326182068_d4c98dbfd3_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5244/5326181712_367592c768_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5048/5326181504_009132e7a7_b.jpg)







Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mitt on January 05, 2011, 04:54:36 PM
Italian H-D

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5169/5325566281_6db4872e68_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5047/5326173078_90007b74a6_b.jpg)


MV

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5130/5325564859_6bb27201ac_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5044/5325565065_f55459f958_b.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mitt on January 05, 2011, 04:59:00 PM
Not Italian but still inspiring

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5122/5325576991_7edeec9a77_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5325576827_5a8a139879_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5002/5325575265_45a1cfbe05_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5284/5325574221_d6c181a1dd_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5125/5326180782_01a1dce89f_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5087/5326181178_dde08e0a63_b.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mitt on January 05, 2011, 05:03:14 PM
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5043/5326180962_8817cf2835_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5281/5325572329_fa0961d1f2_b.jpg)

one of my personal favorites

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5286/5325567415_5d07116bd1_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5201/5326174042_c5da4dd589_b.jpg)

wankel rotary anyone?

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5003/5325571857_080e318b4f_b.jpg)

another fav

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5082/5325565417_772854afda_b.jpg)

my son's favorite

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5122/5326179248_0b2700d9f5_b.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mitt on January 05, 2011, 05:08:29 PM
Board tracker tribute

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5001/5325573511_8f9283bdf4_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5325573147_0571a0da94_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5242/5326180138_56957bf19b_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 05, 2011, 05:30:41 PM
that's so f'ing cool  [thumbsup]  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mitt on January 05, 2011, 05:38:24 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 05, 2011, 05:30:41 PM
that's so f'ing cool  [thumbsup]  [thumbsup]

make a trip to Iowa - I will buy the drinks  ;D

mitt
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 05, 2011, 05:39:21 PM
Quote from: mitt on January 05, 2011, 05:38:24 PM
make a trip to Iowa - I will buy the drinks  ;D

mitt

last time i was in iowa, gas was 89 cents/gal and i was driving a 1970 vw camper bus...   good times...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 05, 2011, 06:22:02 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 05, 2011, 05:39:21 PM
last time i was in iowa, gas was 89 cents/gal and i was driving a 1970 vw camper bus...   good times...

Hippie  :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 05, 2011, 06:24:10 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 05, 2011, 06:22:02 PM
Hippie  :D

you have no idea.. i had a sticker on the back that said "THANKS FOR NOTHING, HIPPY"..  meanwhile, i had hair down to my ass and a cigar in my mouth.

i just liked VWs

..and i was a nazir(ite).
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on January 05, 2011, 07:49:15 PM
 Mitt you just became the owner of this thread. Your own pictures of cool bikes at that insane museum.  I have some photos I need to convert to dig. from classic bike week shows that may compare. Side note, if anyone is in Detroit check out the Henry Ford museum. Good old bike display but any real gear head worth his salt could spend days there.
I love the Indian escaping from the crate. Also the one with chains.
My Grandfather was a Indian dealer, still some paraphernalia laying around. My Dad was a Ducati Dealer/racer in the '70s and I saved a crate from being sold off. "Don't sell that shit, I'll put it on my wall !
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on January 05, 2011, 07:54:15 PM
Check out #2 w/that load(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6gYt2lAfrk8/TSQqt7jcEyI/AAAAAAAAFJk/c4RKnoTWO5Y/s1600/coc1289037_602856354_136large.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on January 05, 2011, 08:08:06 PM
OK, another bend of rules. Not Italian but Euro and definitely cool. Goes with that crazy supercharged Guzzi. This is a tight package. SC'd Jawa thumper, Duc front end, Honda? swinger, spokers. Bonus hard core Duc and Guzzi @ the end.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6gYt2lAfrk8/TSQnVtVRcFI/AAAAAAAAFI8/oobzTFEXx1g/s1600/jlmeccanicaP1040583.JPG)
http://bubblevisor.blogspot.com/ (http://bubblevisor.blogspot.com/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on January 05, 2011, 08:16:47 PM
Quote from: Witty Name Here on January 05, 2011, 07:54:15 PM
Check out #2 w/that load(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6gYt2lAfrk8/TSQqt7jcEyI/AAAAAAAAFJk/c4RKnoTWO5Y/s1600/coc1289037_602856354_136large.jpg)

Nice old original (except for the forks) Gixxer out front. Still have my '86 black and red 750. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on January 05, 2011, 08:23:13 PM
OFW, how bout a '83 CB1100f ?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on January 05, 2011, 08:48:09 PM
Quote from: xcaptainxbloodx on January 05, 2011, 07:39:37 AM
(http://digilander.libero.it/desmo851/images/748.jpg)

OMFG, Is that the '86 Bol D'Or 748?!?!?!? 

(BTW: the '86 Bol D'Or 748 was Ducati's *first* desmoquattro engined bike)

((they may have made other 4V stuff earlier than that, but the '86 748 race-bike is the grandfather of the modern SBK's as it was the fore-runner to the 851))
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on January 05, 2011, 08:52:50 PM
It was a bug eyed fuel injected bike either way. [moto]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on January 05, 2011, 10:06:46 PM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on January 05, 2011, 08:48:09 PM
OMFG, Is that the '86 Bol D'Or 748?!?!?!? 

(BTW: the '86 Bol D'Or 748 was Ducati's *first* desmoquattro engined bike)

((they may have made other 4V stuff earlier than that, but the '86 748 race-bike is the grandfather of the modern SBK's as it was the fore-runner to the 851))

hell yes it is.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on January 06, 2011, 05:39:08 AM
That's bad ass...

I thought it was because of the giant fuel tank.

Damn that is cool, thx for sharing that!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on January 06, 2011, 08:06:33 AM
it was pulled from the ducati north america facebook page, they dig up some rad stuff.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on January 06, 2011, 04:12:33 PM
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1365.snc4/163738_495320902489_51504397489_5865625_5093711_n.jpg)
V-4 Only undone by shitty tires and bad marketing.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 06, 2011, 06:24:21 PM
Quote from: Witty Name Here on January 06, 2011, 04:12:33 PM
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1365.snc4/163738_495320902489_51504397489_5865625_5093711_n.jpg)
V-4 Only undone by shitty tires and bad marketing.

and thank God for that.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 06, 2011, 06:30:25 PM
Quote from: Witty Name Here on January 06, 2011, 04:12:33 PM
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1365.snc4/163738_495320902489_51504397489_5865625_5093711_n.jpg)
V-4 Only undone by shitty tires and bad marketing.

I think copying the "Dream" might have also been a factor. (?)


(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/dream.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on January 06, 2011, 06:49:44 PM
they look kind of fun nowadays
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 06, 2011, 07:03:13 PM
Quote from: a m on January 06, 2011, 06:49:44 PM
they look kind of fun nowadays

when you're 50 you'll say the same for fat chicks
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Jumptship on January 06, 2011, 09:49:45 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 06, 2011, 07:03:13 PM
when you're 50 you'll say the same for fat chicks

I have to wait that long...?  I better stop drinking now.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ddan on January 07, 2011, 03:46:24 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 06, 2011, 07:03:13 PM
when you're 50 you'll say the same for fat chicks
Really?    [roll]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 07, 2011, 04:49:56 AM
Quote from: Jumptship on January 06, 2011, 09:49:45 PM
I have to wait that long...?  I better stop drinking now.

Quote from: Dan on January 07, 2011, 03:46:24 AM
Really?    [roll]

that was for mr a m only.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ddan on January 07, 2011, 05:14:36 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 07, 2011, 04:49:56 AM
that was for mr a m only.

'Scuse me then    ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on January 07, 2011, 06:07:44 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 07, 2011, 04:49:56 AM
that was for mr a m only.
Isn't that what pm's are for?

More pics...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 07, 2011, 10:35:43 AM
(http://iwang.dk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/3c1.jpg)
(http://www.bordsenius.com/motoguzzi/database/img/10031437086656fd4f8301fdb5ce74b90f5d481fd1.jpg)
(http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Laverda%201200%20%203.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 07, 2011, 10:52:58 AM
Classy revision of a Guzzi T3 with an earlier style tank, revised pegs, bars, seat, and foot controls.
(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w4/CarloRustico/MyRide-2933.jpg)
(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w4/CarloRustico/MyRide-2939.jpg)

Stock looking T3
(http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/975/dscf2738.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 07, 2011, 11:56:56 AM
Quote from: Travman on January 07, 2011, 10:35:43 AM
(http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Laverda%201200%20%203.jpg)

what model is this?  If you squint your eyes, it looks like a GTL

(http://motoprofi.com/bikephoto/4461/ducati_500_gtl_1976_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 07, 2011, 04:09:38 PM
It is a Laverda Jota America 1200 (http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Laverda/laverda_1200_78.htm).  I think the came out around 1978

(http://www.vintagecycleprints.com/backissues/cycle/7806cyc.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MotoCreations on January 08, 2011, 12:05:12 AM
(http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/4354/mainil.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 08, 2011, 12:20:35 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/gilera_175_milano.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/gilera_500_gp.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howley on January 08, 2011, 04:13:42 AM
Quote from: MotoCreations on January 08, 2011, 12:05:12 AM
(http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/4354/mainil.jpg)

Oh god... [drool] [drool] [drool] [bow_down]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: orangelion03 on January 08, 2011, 10:14:55 AM
^^^^^What he said!!^^^^

What model is this?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 08, 2011, 10:18:04 AM
Quote from: orangelion03 on January 08, 2011, 10:14:55 AM
^^^^^What he said!!^^^^

What model is this?

750 F1-B -- with a TON of updates.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on January 08, 2011, 10:35:01 AM
what i find most intersting is the right hand side kick stand?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 08, 2011, 11:16:55 AM
Prob no kickstand at all
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mitt on January 08, 2011, 11:20:13 AM
Quote from: Howley on January 08, 2011, 04:13:42 AM
Oh god... [drool] [drool] [drool] [bow_down]

+1111111
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on January 08, 2011, 11:22:16 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 08, 2011, 11:16:55 AM
Prob no kickstand at all

huh... are we looking at the same pic?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Jarvicious on January 08, 2011, 11:34:01 AM
Ya know, I don't see the allure of that 750.  I mean, obviously it's built to be a race bike more than anything, but there isn't a single damn line on it that makes any sense.  Aesthetically, that is.

The front is round, the back is square, the underbelly dives down in front....

It's just weird to me.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 08, 2011, 12:30:12 PM
Quote from: Raux on January 08, 2011, 11:22:16 AM
huh... are we looking at the same pic?

lol, i was on my phone -- no pic when i posted that.

yes, the F1B has a right side kick because of the exhaust.

my mistake.

i have seen F1s with no kicker but a knock off for temp
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bishamon on January 08, 2011, 04:28:07 PM
(http://toddbundy.com/DB1_1.jpg)

(http://toddbundy.com/DB1_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Vindingo on January 09, 2011, 12:46:34 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qpWtg6IvDLk/TO1jJ-n46jI/AAAAAAAAew0/yKYJVJ7389s/s1600/automoto+e+epoca+padova+3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 09, 2011, 05:41:19 PM
(http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/131070841_full.jpg)
(http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/131070846_full-thumb.jpg)
found on Ducati News Today (http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/2010/07/ducati-999-beach-racer/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: triangleforge on January 09, 2011, 05:46:43 PM
^^^ Somebody get that bike a belly pan, STAT!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 09, 2011, 08:36:59 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/HyperStrada-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 10, 2011, 04:43:09 AM
Quote from: triangleforge on January 09, 2011, 05:46:43 PM
^^^ Somebody get that bike a belly pan, STAT!

a belly pan and a proper over-the-clutch exhaust

one of the biggest fuglies on almost all later ducatis is the under-the-pan exhaust..  never liked it...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 10, 2011, 04:43:31 AM
Quote from: Bishamon on January 08, 2011, 04:28:07 PM
(http://toddbundy.com/DB1_1.jpg)

(http://toddbundy.com/DB1_2.jpg)

that makes me feel dirty  [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: triangleforge on January 10, 2011, 08:53:28 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 10, 2011, 04:43:09 AM
a belly pan and a proper over-the-clutch exhaust

one of the biggest fuglies on almost all later ducatis is the under-the-pan exhaust..  never liked it...

Looked at it again this morning and realized that's likely an Aussie sand racer, so there aren't going to be rocks to take out the exhaust header or oil pan. But I do agree on the looks of the under-the-pan vs. over-the-clutch exhaust (though both of my bikes have the under pan header routing  :-\ )
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 10, 2011, 08:56:46 AM
Quote from: triangleforge on January 10, 2011, 08:53:28 AM
Looked at it again this morning and realized that's likely an Aussie sand racer, so there aren't going to be rocks to take out the exhaust header or oil pan. But I do agree on the looks of the under-the-pan vs. over-the-clutch exhaust (though both of my bikes have the under pan header routing  :-\ )

same here, it's all you can find for many models.

i like the over-clutch look for so many reasons, it just makes a tighter visual design and allows you to lower the bike some if you want.  I know the best exhaust weight distribution is on the bottom tho, and putting that 2lbs of pipe lower MAY make some difference.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howley on January 10, 2011, 01:17:16 PM
Quote from: triangleforge on January 10, 2011, 08:53:28 AM
Looked at it again this morning and realized that's likely an Aussie sand racer, so there aren't going to be rocks to take out the exhaust header or oil pan. But I do agree on the looks of the under-the-pan vs. over-the-clutch exhaust (though both of my bikes have the under pan header routing  :-\ )

New Zealand actually.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 11, 2011, 03:47:41 PM
Ritmo Sereno's (http://www.ritmo-sereno.com/) stripped down Guzzi V7
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/moto-guzzi-v7-2.jpg)
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/moto-guzzi-v7-3.jpg)
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/moto-guzzi-v71.jpg)
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/moto-guzzi-v7-6.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 11, 2011, 04:53:46 PM
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/mvlust.jpg?w=590&h=394)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on January 11, 2011, 06:21:09 PM
^^^^^

That tank is gorgeous
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: IZ on January 11, 2011, 09:03:18 PM
thanks Mitt!!   very cool   [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on January 11, 2011, 09:39:15 PM
Why aren't there pipes as tight as this today?
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/z_005.jpg?w=640&h=432)
PS: those Zokes shocks would work on my '83 CB1100f.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on January 11, 2011, 09:50:38 PM
Oops, this one too. 'Cept for those disco flush mounts. Waite! The fact that they had flush mount signals back then...
White shadow cool.
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/z_016.jpg?w=640&h=480)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 12, 2011, 05:14:01 AM
Quote from: Witty Name Here on January 11, 2011, 09:39:15 PM
Why aren't there pipes as tight as this today?
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/z_005.jpg?w=640&h=432)
PS: those Zokes shocks would work on my '83 CB1100f.

i have a pair in my garage that need rebuilding...  same model Strada.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on January 12, 2011, 07:52:50 PM
Quote from: Witty Name Here on January 11, 2011, 09:50:38 PM
Oops, this one too. 'Cept for those disco flush mounts. Waite! The fact that they had flush mount signals back then...
White shadow cool.
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/z_016.jpg?w=640&h=480)


weve got one in the back at work that has isle of man competition stickers on it and ive got the belt covers of one on my s2r ;D  love that bike!


edit: looked at it today, apparently they are isle of vashon stickers, must have had IOM on the brain.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on January 14, 2011, 06:02:18 PM
Some of you may think this isn't cool. I'm not into choppers myself but I do like the custom factor.
How many Laverda choppers out there ? I like the pipes.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZS-5reyH7cI/TS4M8hz3XdI/AAAAAAAAB7E/N0ft_5adZGs/s1600/Laverda%2BChop.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on January 14, 2011, 06:44:24 PM
Can I do this, post a moto from shmee-bay ?
Funny a custom from Von Dutch with minimal pin stripe.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150546178684+&viewitem= (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150546178684+&viewitem=)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 14, 2011, 06:47:18 PM
Quote from: Witty Name Here on January 14, 2011, 06:44:24 PM
Can I do this, post a moto from shmee-bay ?
Funny a custom from Von Dutch with minimal pin stripe.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150546178684+&viewitem= (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150546178684+&viewitem=)

yeah, you just have to link the pic
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zQj3Weqjfqs/TQfL1ERUrCI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/w4SLXaBAL3Y/s900/Guzzi_E.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 14, 2011, 07:04:22 PM
Ducati "Troll" Supertwin up for sale

If you know this bike, you will buy it.  I don't have 9000 laying around.  It needs work, he threw a belt while riding.  The damage is unknown.  Could just be a bent valve or could be a destroyed cylinder.  Either way, it is worth WELL more than 9000.

http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=278737 (http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=278737)

It's about 340lbs WET.  900SS with gobs of mods.   90HP

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e258/tvdweert/Troll2L.jpg)

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e258/tvdweert/Troll1SM.jpg)
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e258/tvdweert/Troll3L.jpg)
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e258/tvdweert/Troll5SM.jpg)
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e258/tvdweert/Troll7SM.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on January 15, 2011, 02:16:22 AM
Want!

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: supertjeduc on January 16, 2011, 05:45:33 PM
Thats a Dutch bike , and it's very nice
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on January 16, 2011, 07:23:40 PM
Quote from: a m on January 15, 2011, 02:16:22 AM
Want!



No, ME want!! [thumbsup] [moto] That's pretty damn cool! [popcorn] [bacon] [bow_down]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Blackout on January 18, 2011, 12:53:47 PM
Maybe a re-post, this thread is HUGE.

MGS01 startup from GuzziManMike @ GuzziRacer.com (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CHTI5fTYus&NR=1#normal)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Triple J on January 18, 2011, 01:36:24 PM
^^ Those MGS01s are one of the best looking bikes ever made IMO. If Guzzi ever produced it I'd be one of the 1st in line with my deposit (provided it was sub-$20K).
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on January 18, 2011, 01:38:10 PM
really is a good looking bike.

funny how when people zoom in on old school components (thinking of the brakes on this one), I can here in the back of my head "whaaa whaaaaaaaa" since the OEM components on the latest bikes are so dang good (new brembo monoblocks for example)


really a great shaped fairing and well displayed motor. not just for a goose, but generally.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 18, 2011, 02:53:49 PM
And if you didn't think there were enough good, inexpensive bikes around:

Click here: You will shit bricks (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/92-851SPT-004-Dymag-wheels-Staintune-exhaust-/250759513087?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item3a626e83ff)



Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on January 18, 2011, 03:22:04 PM
oooh.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 18, 2011, 03:46:24 PM
I prefer the later model 851, but I would not kick her out of bed.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 19, 2011, 11:03:58 AM
Egli-Ducati
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV111%202011/Egli-Ducati-a19667511.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Vindingo on January 19, 2011, 11:08:41 AM
  WOW   :o
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Jaman on January 19, 2011, 02:26:38 PM
she's only 1/2 eye-talyan, but she's still pretty hot....

(http://i53.tinypic.com/105v3o9.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on January 19, 2011, 02:30:45 PM
i read that book. The Vincati. Not enough about the motorcycle for me...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: TAftonomos on January 19, 2011, 08:31:30 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 14, 2011, 07:04:22 PM
Ducati "Troll" Supertwin up for sale

If you know this bike, you will buy it.  I don't have 9000 laying around.  It needs work, he threw a belt while riding.  The damage is unknown.  Could just be a bent valve or could be a destroyed cylinder.  Either way, it is worth WELL more than 9000.



SIGH...I would have bought this immediately had I seen it a few days ago.  Damnit damnit damnit.....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on January 21, 2011, 08:12:27 PM
I got snaked on the Aprilla RSV Cafe. But I saw these a couple nights ago. The bike may be a derby but the shots aren't.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lVCC9aDALT4/TTVHWiKQ-nI/AAAAAAAAM54/qr_UHJi_XE8/s1600/cockpit.3.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lVCC9aDALT4/TTVHnwunCcI/AAAAAAAAM6Y/_NufQqVqtHc/s1600/mv.engine.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lVCC9aDALT4/TTVHlSAb1OI/AAAAAAAAM6U/VQ0180U5fSk/s1600/mv.cockpit.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lVCC9aDALT4/TTVHwl0P9EI/AAAAAAAAM6k/ELD0m1A2eCA/s1600/shinya.gem.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lVCC9aDALT4/TTVHjVJiw-I/AAAAAAAAM6Q/keCaj4wxa8A/s1600/mv.jpg)

Shinya Kimura, beyond custom.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 21, 2011, 09:08:28 PM
It looks just like his previous bike, but with a different engine.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on January 21, 2011, 09:13:25 PM
Ya , same but different but brilliant !
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: abby normal on January 22, 2011, 08:09:46 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 18, 2011, 03:46:24 PM
I prefer the later model 851, but I would not kick her out of bed.

The 851 line stopped in 1992.  After that it was the 888.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 22, 2011, 07:26:00 PM
Quote from: abby normal on January 22, 2011, 08:09:46 AM
The 851 line stopped in 1992.  After that it was the 888.

Early model 851s had the M1R forks  (http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/ducati/ducati_851supeb%20kit%2088.htm) and 16" wheels (well, only the 1987 models on the wheels)

Later model 851s had USD forks  (http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/ducati_851_strada_1991.php) and 17" wheels.

Some other minor changes too.

1992 saw both 851 and 888 models on the showroom floors.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: abby normal on January 22, 2011, 07:41:17 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 22, 2011, 07:26:00 PM
Early model 851s had the M1R forks  (http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/ducati/ducati_851supeb%20kit%2088.htm) and 16" wheels (well, only the 1987 models on the wheels)

Later model 851s had USD forks  (http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/ducati_851_strada_1991.php) and 17" wheels.

Some other minor changes too.

1992 saw both 851 and 888 models on the showroom floors.

Yeah, I understand all that.  The bike for sale is a 92.  No more 851's after 92.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 22, 2011, 08:44:28 PM
You mean the ebay link I posted?  :->
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bishamon on January 24, 2011, 08:57:44 AM
The Vyrus 986 Moto2 entry:

(http://cmgonline.com/images/stories/bikes/Victory/high_ball/vyrus_986m2.jpg)

No Ducati engine in this one (for obvious reasons), but still cool.  I suppose it's only half Italian.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 24, 2011, 01:18:29 PM
Quote from: Bishamon on January 24, 2011, 08:57:44 AM
The Vyrus 986 Moto2 entry:

(http://cmgonline.com/images/stories/bikes/Victory/high_ball/vyrus_986m2.jpg)

No Ducati engine in this one (for obvious reasons), but still cool.  I suppose it's only half Italian.

Is a Ducati not Italian when it uses a Bosch ignition, a Saprisa generator, and Nippondenso electrics?

(http://dofb.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/80_ducati_900ss_reno_leoni.jpg)

Of course it's Italian.  Just like the Cagiva Navigator is Italian.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Billyzoom on January 24, 2011, 06:43:40 PM
Quote from: Travman on January 11, 2011, 03:47:41 PM
Ritmo Sereno's (http://www.ritmo-sereno.com/) stripped down Guzzi V7
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/moto-guzzi-v7-2.jpg)
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/moto-guzzi-v7-3.jpg)
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/moto-guzzi-v71.jpg)
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/moto-guzzi-v7-6.jpg)

I love this bike.  Almost every time I see a bike posted that makes me do a double take and drool, it's one that you posted.  Well done!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on January 24, 2011, 06:45:51 PM
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mv-agusta-grand-prix.jpg)

Love the wheels.

More similar.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/klausnahr/sets/72157622545349121/with/4812115885/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/klausnahr/sets/72157622545349121/with/4812115885/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on January 24, 2011, 07:17:52 PM
Isn't your link the same photo? ???
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on January 24, 2011, 08:16:03 PM
Fixed.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bishamon on January 25, 2011, 05:50:47 AM
Quote from: Witty Name Here on January 24, 2011, 06:45:51 PM
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mv-agusta-grand-prix.jpg)

Love the wheels.


Nice! 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on January 25, 2011, 03:25:34 PM
Nice just isn't good enough. That's make the beast with two backsing beautiful!!! I kinda dig the slotted side covers. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: iRam on January 25, 2011, 03:43:41 PM
Quote from: Bishamon on January 24, 2011, 08:57:44 AM
The Vyrus 986 Moto2 entry:

(http://cmgonline.com/images/stories/bikes/Victory/high_ball/vyrus_986m2.jpg)

No Ducati engine in this one (for obvious reasons), but still cool.  I suppose it's only half Italian.

Wow!!!  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on January 25, 2011, 05:25:01 PM
(http://www.motoscrubs.com/Legored/IMG_1413.JPG)

Could be yours now.
http://www.motoscrubs.com/Legored.htm (http://www.motoscrubs.com/Legored.htm)
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/2157848190.html (http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/2157848190.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on January 25, 2011, 05:27:49 PM
That is an attractive machine.

He says there's more than 800 hrs put into it!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Oldfisti on January 26, 2011, 06:33:43 AM
Quote from: Bishamon on January 08, 2011, 04:28:07 PM
(http://toddbundy.com/DB1_1.jpg)

(http://toddbundy.com/DB1_2.jpg)


This Bimota looks REALLY tough as a naked.


[thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bishamon on January 26, 2011, 07:04:05 AM
Quote from: Witty Name Here on January 25, 2011, 05:25:01 PM
(http://www.motoscrubs.com/Legored/IMG_1413.JPG)

Could be yours now.

Amazing!

I would like it to be mine.  :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: orangelion03 on January 26, 2011, 10:03:15 AM
Quote from: Witty Name Here on January 25, 2011, 05:25:01 PM
(http://www.motoscrubs.com/Legored/IMG_1413.JPG)

Could be yours now.
http://www.motoscrubs.com/Legored.htm (http://www.motoscrubs.com/Legored.htm)
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/2157848190.html (http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/2157848190.html)

Oh baby!   [moto]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on January 28, 2011, 04:39:26 PM
Quoteall of my internets if you can guess the bike

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/f9d98754.jpg)

Fanny pack for spark plugs.
MOTO GUZZI 8 CILINDRI SOUND (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdxI3faucvM&feature=related#normal)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 29, 2011, 10:20:12 AM
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/ducati-750-gt-2.jpg)
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/ducati-750-gt.jpg)
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/ducati-750-gt-3.jpg)
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/ducati-750-gt-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Goat_Herder on January 29, 2011, 10:59:25 AM
Quote from: Travman on January 29, 2011, 10:20:12 AM
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/ducati-750-gt-3.jpg)
Ohhh my.... [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on January 29, 2011, 01:37:03 PM
The coolest thing about *that* bike..... someone actually *rides* it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 29, 2011, 03:51:15 PM
Moto Guzzi is going to make a Scrambler and a new California model.  These were shown at their dealer conference in Monte Carlo yesterday.  I'm digging the scrambler.(http://hellforleathermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Moto-Guzzi-V7-Scrambler.jpg)(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5299/5398760658_161d0147de.jpg)
http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2011/01/spy-photos-moto-guzzi-v7-scrambler-and-california/ (http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2011/01/spy-photos-moto-guzzi-v7-scrambler-and-california/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 30, 2011, 09:26:15 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TUUsEk104jI/AAAAAAAARek/7tG-CqryQsM/s640/DSC_8901.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TUUsONScWzI/AAAAAAAARe4/MmokKHcNF7I/s640/IMG_9201.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 30, 2011, 09:50:04 PM
a little depressing to see "PIAGGIO" behind the Guzzis...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 31, 2011, 12:08:04 PM
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hypermotard-ducati-6.jpg)
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hypermotard-ducati-5.jpg)
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hypermotard-ducati-7.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on January 31, 2011, 12:09:36 PM
interesting mismatched tires.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Triple J on January 31, 2011, 12:57:23 PM
That rebuilt hyper is a local bike.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: iRam on February 02, 2011, 01:39:26 PM
Quote from: Travman on January 31, 2011, 12:08:04 PM
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hypermotard-ducati-6.jpg)
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hypermotard-ducati-5.jpg)
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hypermotard-ducati-7.jpg)

I saw the article bout this on mcn the other day. They said the guy got this crashed hyper really cheap and turned it into this gem.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on February 02, 2011, 01:45:12 PM
Bet that pipe is loud! [thumbsup] Interesting exhaust heat guard on the right side of the front cylinder's pipe. And Josh is right, puzzling tire combo. Still, damn neat looking custom. [clap]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Triple J on February 02, 2011, 02:19:57 PM
Quote from: oldfastwin on February 02, 2011, 01:45:12 PM
Bet that pipe is loud!

Crazy loud. It's the same set-up I had on my Multi rebuild. I ended up ditching the full system headers and replacing the stock udder to cut down on the noise.  :P
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on February 02, 2011, 10:14:10 PM
I read the writeup on that bike. the front is race rains. the rear BST rim is the wrong size and no race rains are available in that size.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on February 03, 2011, 08:05:13 AM
ah. well that explains it. race rains will wear out super fast though.  :/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on February 03, 2011, 10:04:15 PM
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Moto-Guzzi-V7-Clubman-Caf%C3%A9-Racer-Luca-Bar-Design-635x459.jpg) (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/moto-guzzi-v7-clubman-cafe-racer-by-luca-bar/moto-guzzi-v7-clubman-cafe-racer.jpg)

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/moto-guzzi-v7-clubman-endurance-racer-luca-bar-design-design/ (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/moto-guzzi-v7-clubman-endurance-racer-luca-bar-design-design/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on February 03, 2011, 10:14:27 PM
Typically the MG's just don't get me.. but the top one .... i like  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 04, 2011, 05:30:31 AM
Quote from: Raux on February 03, 2011, 10:14:27 PM
Typically the MG's just don't get me.. but the top one .... i like  [thumbsup]

it's the period fairing. 

you can put it on almost anything and it looks sexy.

I believe it was originally designed by NCR, I am not sure, but the earliest bikes I've seen it on were NCR designs.

(http://www.roadandrace.com.au/parts/parts/images/Ducati_450_NCR_Fairing.jpg)

Modern NCR take on an MHR:
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/ncr_hailwood_replica.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bishamon on February 04, 2011, 07:37:07 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on February 03, 2011, 10:04:15 PM
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Moto-Guzzi-V7-Clubman-Caf%C3%A9-Racer-Luca-Bar-Design-635x459.jpg) (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/moto-guzzi-v7-clubman-cafe-racer-by-luca-bar/moto-guzzi-v7-clubman-cafe-racer.jpg)

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/moto-guzzi-v7-clubman-endurance-racer-luca-bar-design-design/ (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/moto-guzzi-v7-clubman-endurance-racer-luca-bar-design-design/)

They are both gorgeous!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on February 04, 2011, 07:46:07 AM
Needs rear end raised up. Looks droopy out back to me
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 04, 2011, 08:20:05 AM
(http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/10/06/98/64/dsc02930.jpg)
(http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/10/06/98/64/dsc02931.jpg/img%5D%3Cbr%20/%3E%5Bimg%5Dhttp://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/10/06/98/64/dsc03016.jpg)
(http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/10/06/98/64/dsc03018.jpg)
(http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/10/06/98/64/dsc03019.jpg)]
(http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/10/06/98/64/dsc03020.jpg)
(http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/10/06/98/64/dsc03021.jpg)
(http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/10/06/98/64/dsc03221.jpg)
(http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/10/06/98/64/dsc03222.jpg)
(http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/10/06/98/64/dsc03312.jpg)
(http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/10/06/98/64/dsc03313.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 04, 2011, 09:38:51 AM
looks like someone googled "bikes with NCR fairing"
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 04, 2011, 03:39:25 PM
(http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/10/06/98/64/dsc02914.jpg)
(http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/10/06/98/64/dsc03012.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on February 04, 2011, 03:42:39 PM
Got any more pics of that sidecar?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 04, 2011, 04:17:59 PM
That's all I have of the Ducati sidecar.  All the other sidecar pics were BMW racers and this Guzzi.
(http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/10/06/98/64/dsc02913.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 09, 2011, 05:28:36 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TVG6reIzplI/AAAAAAAARsk/vqbDOEAhB7Y/s640/DSCN5949.JPG)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TVG6u_DdGkI/AAAAAAAARso/upGZ5xhAhVo/s640/ducati_dafe-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucatiTorrey on February 09, 2011, 11:30:38 AM
Quote from: Travman on February 09, 2011, 05:28:36 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TVG6reIzplI/AAAAAAAARsk/vqbDOEAhB7Y/s640/DSCN5949.JPG)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TVG6u_DdGkI/AAAAAAAARso/upGZ5xhAhVo/s640/ducati_dafe-1.jpg)

HA! love the termi!!!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 09, 2011, 03:46:08 PM
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ducati-gt1000-custom-3.jpg)
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ducati-gt1000-custom.jpg)
(http://bikeexif.exifmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ducati-gt1000-custom-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: orangelion03 on February 11, 2011, 08:44:21 AM
^^^^^  Dead sexy!!!   [drool] ^^^^^
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Blackout on February 14, 2011, 01:10:58 PM
(http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/archive/ben-feb-2011.jpg)

Ben Bostrom's scrambler.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 15, 2011, 05:59:37 PM
Another Radical Ducati bike.  This one is based on a 1098.
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Radical-Ducati-Mikaracer-13-635x423.jpg)
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/radical-ducati-mikaracer/radical-ducati-mikaracer-2.jpg)
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/radical-ducati-mikaracer/radical-ducati-mikaracer-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 15, 2011, 06:33:51 PM
A 750 Monster by Radical Ducati.
(http://www.radicalducati.com/uploads/images/Preparaciones/756/Imagen%202055.jpg)
(http://www.radicalducati.com/uploads/images/Preparaciones/756/Imagen%202035.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 15, 2011, 06:37:14 PM
Quote from: Travman on February 15, 2011, 06:33:51 PM
A 750 Monster by Radical Ducati.
(http://www.radicalducati.com/uploads/images/Preparaciones/756/Imagen%202055.jpg)

love that exhaust kit.

Quote from: Travman on February 15, 2011, 05:59:37 PM
Another Radical Ducati bike.  This one is based on a 1098.
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Radical-Ducati-Mikaracer-13-635x423.jpg)

looks great from the front, but that tail is so friggin high.   ???  :-\
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 15, 2011, 06:44:25 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/moto-guzzi-cafe-racer-1.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/moto-guzzi-cafe-racer.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/moto-guzzi-cafe-racer-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: orangelion03 on February 15, 2011, 08:14:26 PM
^^ What a beast!!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 16, 2011, 04:59:14 AM
Quote from: Travman on February 15, 2011, 06:44:25 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/moto-guzzi-cafe-racer-1.jpg)

(http://images1.memegenerator.net/ImageMacro/5031498/that-makes-me-moist.jpg?imageSize=Medium&generatorName=prison-lady-like-yeahh)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Blackout on February 16, 2011, 10:58:29 AM
This belongs in here too.

(http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Screen_shot_2011-02-09_at_2.12.16_PM1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yotogi on February 17, 2011, 09:10:11 AM
Quote from: Blackout on February 16, 2011, 10:58:29 AM
This belongs in here too.

(http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Screen_shot_2011-02-09_at_2.12.16_PM1.jpg)

Amen.  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 20, 2011, 06:51:31 PM
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/VARIABLE9/Cool%20Bikes/35193e2a.png)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/VARIABLE9/Cool%20Bikes/211fb090.png)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 20, 2011, 07:15:28 PM
I'd love a suede seat.  I would just wear assless chaps and no undies when riding.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on February 20, 2011, 07:41:44 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on February 20, 2011, 07:15:28 PM
I'd love a suede seat.  I would just wear assless chaps and no undies when riding.

agreed.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on February 20, 2011, 08:34:02 PM
How about this seat?
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qpWtg6IvDLk/TUC8QgslyhI/AAAAAAAAflE/jzO2i3Lj_h4/s320/IMG_9089.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 20, 2011, 08:36:36 PM
Quote from: Witty Name Here on February 20, 2011, 08:34:02 PM
How about this seat?
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qpWtg6IvDLk/TUC8QgslyhI/AAAAAAAAflE/jzO2i3Lj_h4/s320/IMG_9089.JPG)

(http://laughingatpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/political-pictures-do-not-want-surprised-guy.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on February 20, 2011, 08:47:45 PM
There was some talk about green earlier.
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qpWtg6IvDLk/TTcaf0-XSUI/AAAAAAAAfgo/X5piJ2SvNnA/s1600/KraxMoto+1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 20, 2011, 08:51:00 PM
Quote from: Witty Name Here on February 20, 2011, 08:47:45 PM
There was some talk about green earlier.
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qpWtg6IvDLk/TTcaf0-XSUI/AAAAAAAAfgo/X5piJ2SvNnA/s1600/KraxMoto+1.jpg)

oh gawd..  it could be so nice, but it just looks like poo
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on February 20, 2011, 09:03:34 PM
Ya, I like green but not in that case. Here's another one that I think turned out nice. 'cept Zards maybe?
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qpWtg6IvDLk/TUSfjXTU-yI/AAAAAAAAfrA/IROKEa4OfB8/s1600/IMG_9201.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on February 20, 2011, 09:07:54 PM
Or this one.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qpWtg6IvDLk/TUC8LcSqyOI/AAAAAAAAfk0/eUA__7j4tYA/s1600/IMG_9079.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 21, 2011, 01:51:08 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aLEuGIXLE8Q/TWKj56oPZwI/AAAAAAAAR6o/acc16gmuTFQ/s1600/172797_1845361942937_1507295953_32038276_3187141_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on February 21, 2011, 02:24:03 PM
Quote from: Travman on February 21, 2011, 01:51:08 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aLEuGIXLE8Q/TWKj56oPZwI/AAAAAAAAR6o/acc16gmuTFQ/s1600/172797_1845361942937_1507295953_32038276_3187141_o.jpg)

I call forum foul on that one. you can't put this on here with zero info
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: hackers2r on February 21, 2011, 02:59:18 PM
^agreed. What tail is on that? I like.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: thought on February 21, 2011, 03:24:36 PM
Quote from: Travman on February 21, 2011, 01:51:08 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aLEuGIXLE8Q/TWKj56oPZwI/AAAAAAAAR6o/acc16gmuTFQ/s1600/172797_1845361942937_1507295953_32038276_3187141_o.jpg)

reminds me of the confederate wraith:

http://confederate.com/motorcycles/wraith/ (http://confederate.com/motorcycles/wraith/)

(http://confederate.com/images/wraith_home.png)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Witty Name Here on February 21, 2011, 09:24:48 PM
That bike is on this Italian blog. Without any info.
It's a good one to bookmark, lot's of random cool.
http://ottonero.blogspot.com/ (http://ottonero.blogspot.com/)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xy2Jmacf1J8/TWJgNGNrheI/AAAAAAAAf7k/uORk1IxNd1E/s1600/Ducati+Move+the+Soul.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on February 21, 2011, 09:46:23 PM
Quote from: thought on February 21, 2011, 03:24:36 PM
reminds me of the confederate wraith:

http://confederate.com/motorcycles/wraith/ (http://confederate.com/motorcycles/wraith/)

(http://confederate.com/images/wraith_home.png)

+1  I thought the same thing.  I like the Monster better though.   [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: braando on February 22, 2011, 03:38:28 AM
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/001-3.jpg)

(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/007-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 02, 2011, 12:19:37 PM
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bMHVd5tX9rU/TWlIBFdbwMI/AAAAAAAASAk/qzdDSCiosvo/s640/DUCATI+pantah+racer.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 04, 2011, 06:29:23 PM
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/MV-Agusta-F3-color-photoshops-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Mad King Pepe' on March 04, 2011, 07:39:26 PM
Here's a teaser. [evil]
(http://www.sportbikerider.us/Pics13/GB1.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Mad King Pepe' on March 07, 2011, 09:20:55 AM
And here's a little more:
(http://www.sportbikerider.us/Pics13/GB1-1.jpg)

too bad this project never worked out, I think it would have been awesome!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MotoCreations on March 07, 2011, 04:23:12 PM

Look at the fork lowers, brake caliper mount, gauge location and you have a small peak at the triple as well as the headlight they used (no suspension shock/spring setup behind) -- definitely not a girder.  I'm thinking it is just an aerodynamic fork tube cover in fiberglass or CF over Ducati factory parts.

Looks cool.  But one tidbit with girder forks that are fully enclosed ala the Confederate's (and something I have built here) -- they can be sensitive to wind directionality depending upon the cross section shown to the wind.


Quote from: Travman on February 21, 2011, 01:51:08 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aLEuGIXLE8Q/TWKj56oPZwI/AAAAAAAAR6o/acc16gmuTFQ/s1600/172797_1845361942937_1507295953_32038276_3187141_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on March 08, 2011, 01:46:56 PM
Didn't know where else to put this. Hope it's not a derby.

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=43586 (http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=43586)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on March 08, 2011, 02:35:19 PM
My Brother's slightly modified  (well quite a bit really) 1974 sport.

(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm259/andrewb172/bike/189723_1461622441047_1848040911_861108_4425185_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 08, 2011, 02:42:07 PM
Beautiful.  I see the Goldline brakes.  Any other modern modifications?  What is the designation on the side panel?  It looks like 905.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zarn02 on March 08, 2011, 02:56:10 PM
Brakes, rearsets, and I'm sure I'm missing something as well.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on March 08, 2011, 03:23:19 PM
Y
Quote from: Travman on March 08, 2011, 02:42:07 PM
Beautiful.  I see the Goldline brakes.  Any other modern modifications?  What is the designation on the side panel?  It looks like 905.
yep 905 is right, he made that badge himself, Kei Hin FCR carbs (39s I think) heads and barrels are from a darmah and have had a fair bit of work, goes like a rocket, but takes some getting used to with the right foot gear change. He bought it as a neglected rolling chassis and after a few years work this is what he ended up with. 99.9% of the work he has done himself.
This is his Pantah that he's had for nearly 30 years, started off as a blue/silver 500 and I think there is fuel injection lurking under that seat.
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm259/andrewb172/bike/199172_1461619760980_1848040911_861094_391015_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 08, 2011, 11:23:38 PM
Quote from: brimo on March 08, 2011, 03:23:19 PM
This is his Pantah that he's had for nearly 30 years, started off as a blue/silver 500 and I think there is fuel injection lurking under that seat.
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm259/andrewb172/bike/199172_1461619760980_1848040911_861094_391015_n.jpg)

I always loved the 350SL's paint scheme
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bishamon on March 09, 2011, 05:59:31 AM
Quote from: brimo on March 08, 2011, 03:23:19 PM
Yyep 905 is right, he made that badge himself, Kei Hin FCR carbs (39s I think) heads and barrels are from a darmah and have had a fair bit of work, goes like a rocket, but takes some getting used to with the right foot gear change. He bought it as a neglected rolling chassis and after a few years work this is what he ended up with. 99.9% of the work he has done himself.
This is his Pantah that he's had for nearly 30 years, started off as a blue/silver 500 and I think there is fuel injection lurking under that seat.

Wow! 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 10, 2011, 05:51:19 PM
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-k8gCIIo8Y7I/TXAbQDahMFI/AAAAAAAASHQ/joIb_gxUOS0/s640/benelli19.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-rcEElAgob-I/TXAbPAv1lrI/AAAAAAAASHM/rTrHeInO7G4/s640/benell16.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-nmktDjInD0g/TXAau6dUTAI/AAAAAAAASHI/K5bKw1f0jiw/s640/benell18.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-3WOuK4xoVK4/TXAauFB4seI/AAAAAAAASHE/U6hGRsOt-84/s640/benell17.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 10, 2011, 05:56:54 PM
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bm9obtNj1aw/TW5Y36aoOkI/AAAAAAAASEE/fDWd0VdXvIE/s640/021.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-sPDTDGAhNxc/TW5ZBhnTNCI/AAAAAAAASEc/Yrxu8QO-1XI/s640/042.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 10, 2011, 06:36:06 PM
say!

Quote from: Travman on March 10, 2011, 05:51:19 PM


(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-nmktDjInD0g/TXAau6dUTAI/AAAAAAAASHI/K5bKw1f0jiw/s640/benell18.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zarn02 on March 10, 2011, 06:55:54 PM
I'll take eight!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on March 11, 2011, 12:20:14 AM
Those cop MVs are definitely UNcool, that Benelli 6, however, is the business.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: rendang on March 11, 2011, 03:53:53 AM
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5091/5516710653_4b0d7de35f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/46927829@N06/5516710653/)
PI 2011 056 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/46927829@N06/5516710653/#) by steveca51 (http://www.flickr.com/people/46927829@N06/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5137/5516709343_7bc8054a72_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/46927829@N06/5516709343/)
PI 2011 055 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/46927829@N06/5516709343/#) by steveca51 (http://www.flickr.com/people/46927829@N06/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5179/5516703601_d756738354_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/46927829@N06/5516703601/)
PI 2011 041 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/46927829@N06/5516703601/#) by steveca51 (http://www.flickr.com/people/46927829@N06/), on Flickr

















Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 11, 2011, 05:59:27 AM
that exhaust is just amazing.  i wonder what that line off the top is?  can't see where the hose goes.

dry clutch on a squarecase = badass.  NCR made that kit, it is like $3k now. 

Quote from: rendang on March 11, 2011, 03:53:53 AM
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5179/5516703601_d756738354_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/46927829@N06/5516703601/)
PI 2011 041 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/46927829@N06/5516703601/#) by steveca51 (http://www.flickr.com/people/46927829@N06/), on Flickr


















Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on March 11, 2011, 09:23:11 AM
that Benelli makes me tingle.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: rendang on March 11, 2011, 01:59:32 PM
  
Quotethat exhaust is just amazing.  i wonder what that line off the top is?  can't see where the hose goes.

dry clutch on a squarecase = badass.  NCR made that kit, it is like $3k now. 

I saw these bikes at a Post Classic meeting at Phillip Island and I went to that garage a number of times but he was so busy I never got a chance to ask him about them.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Nomad on March 13, 2011, 06:00:41 AM
(http://www.crs-motorcycles.com/res/DUU/crs_duu_monoposto1.jpg)

Saw this and its little brother at a motorcycle show in Furth yesterday, absolutely amazing bikes.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 13, 2011, 06:34:39 AM
Quote from: xarlo on March 13, 2011, 06:00:41 AM
Saw this and its little brother at a motorcycle show in Furth yesterday, absolutely amazing bikes.
We are glad you went to a motorcycle show, but why did you post that bike here?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 671M900 on March 13, 2011, 06:45:52 AM
Quote from: Travman on March 13, 2011, 06:34:39 AM
We are glad you went to a motorcycle show, but why did you post that bike here?

CRS Motorcycles, who built the bike, are based in italy. Other than the engine (looks like an S&S or harley, i dunno) the rest of the bike is made in Italy.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 13, 2011, 04:13:50 PM
Quote from: 671M900 on March 13, 2011, 06:45:52 AM
CRS Motorcycles, who built the bike, are based in italy. Other than the engine (looks like an S&S or harley, i dunno) the rest of the bike is made in Italy.
That counts.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on March 20, 2011, 08:24:03 AM
Quote from: Altoracereplica on March 20, 2011, 08:02:34 AM
(http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=553631442&aid=283201#!/photo.php?fbid=10150123422651443&set=a.10150123420551443.283201.553631442&theater)
Here is my bike
(http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=553631442&aid=283201#!/photo.php?fbid=10150123426106443&set=a.10150123420551443.283201.553631442&theater)
Your links don't work.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 28, 2011, 06:48:05 PM
Supercharged Moto Guzzi Falcone
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/motorcycle-supercharger.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/motorcycle-supercharger-4.jpg)
Source: http://www.bikeexif.com/motorcycle-supercharger#more-11778 (http://www.bikeexif.com/motorcycle-supercharger#more-11778)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 28, 2011, 06:58:43 PM
Moto Corse MV Agusta Brutale 1133
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/moto-corse-mv-agusta-brutale-1133-evo-ca/moto-corse-mv-agusta-brutale-1133-evo-ca-16.jpg)
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/moto-corse-mv-agusta-brutale-1133-evo-ca/moto-corse-mv-agusta-brutale-1133-evo-ca-15.jpg)
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/moto-corse-mv-agusta-brutale-1133-evo-ca/#more-20440 (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/moto-corse-mv-agusta-brutale-1133-evo-ca/#more-20440)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 28, 2011, 07:36:40 PM
Did I post this before?

I love the Guzzi LeMans.  I will have one someday.  I already have stuff for it in storage. 

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/guzzilemans/023956d2.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/guzzilemans/1e5b6747.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/guzzilemans/8d0ecbf9.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/guzzilemans/41eef6f3.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/guzzilemans/86e42d06.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/guzzilemans/cbdc3e47.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/guzzilemans/e2357897.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on April 08, 2011, 10:43:50 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/austin.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 08, 2011, 07:37:22 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on March 28, 2011, 07:36:40 PM
Did I post this before?

I love the Guzzi LeMans.  I will have one someday.  I already have stuff for it in storage. 

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/guzzilemans/8d0ecbf9.jpg)
I saw this bike on eBay a year or two ago.  I liked the non-stock color look with the black wheels.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 08, 2011, 07:47:28 PM
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab305/terryb757/album%202/motolady8negro78131207.jpg)
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab305/terryb757/album%202/irene.jpg)
(http://i55.tinypic.com/140vk7p.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: hackers2r on April 08, 2011, 07:55:55 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on April 08, 2011, 10:43:50 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/austin.jpg)

It may have Italian colors, but it's still a Kawi.  That took too much of my time...lol.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on April 09, 2011, 05:06:02 AM
Quote from: Travman on March 28, 2011, 06:58:43 PM
Moto Corse MV Agusta Brutale 1133
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/moto-corse-mv-agusta-brutale-1133-evo-ca/moto-corse-mv-agusta-brutale-1133-evo-ca-16.jpg)
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/moto-corse-mv-agusta-brutale-1133-evo-ca/moto-corse-mv-agusta-brutale-1133-evo-ca-15.jpg)
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/moto-corse-mv-agusta-brutale-1133-evo-ca/#more-20440 (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/moto-corse-mv-agusta-brutale-1133-evo-ca/#more-20440)

Going to need another tissue...

**edit**

Just noticed the master cylinder reservoirs.  WANT!!!

(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z53/b_upton/Moto/moto-corse-mv-agusta-brutale-1133-evo-ca-12.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 09, 2011, 06:47:48 AM
something about the shape of the tank combined wiht the shortness...reminds me..of..

Quote from: Travman on March 28, 2011, 06:58:43 PM
Moto Corse MV Agusta Brutale 1133
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/moto-corse-mv-agusta-brutale-1133-evo-ca/moto-corse-mv-agusta-brutale-1133-evo-ca-15.jpg)

ah..that's it..
(http://scientopia.org/blogs/scicurious/files/2010/09/dog-pooping.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on April 09, 2011, 01:01:57 PM
 [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 13, 2011, 06:38:29 PM
(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/speedie11/635557610_miKEp-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zarn02 on April 13, 2011, 06:46:45 PM
I approve of this.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 13, 2011, 06:47:27 PM
That's it, when I die I want to come back as her seat cushion.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on April 13, 2011, 07:00:31 PM
I've seen that pic before.  It made me happy then too. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Don on April 13, 2011, 10:04:21 PM
Thought you all may like this site. I don't know how to post photo's,leave that to those who know better.
http://www.tottimotori.com/ (http://www.tottimotori.com/)
Really nice bikes
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 671M900 on April 14, 2011, 09:50:24 PM
I usually don't think people should try "cafe'ing" monsters, but these are some good examples. They deal with the angle issue by raising/modifying the tanks position.

(http://www.tottimotori.com/WSP_immagini_standard/13639_immagine.jpg)

(http://www.tottimotori.com/WSP_immagini_standard/11243_immagine.jpg)

(http://www.tottimotori.com/WSP_immagini_standard/13640_immagine.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 15, 2011, 08:09:03 AM
Those are pretty cool.  Those 3 bikes are actually the same bike with three different paint jobs. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 15, 2011, 08:15:22 AM
Quote from: 671M900 on April 14, 2011, 09:50:24 PM
I usually don't think people should try "cafe'ing" monsters, but these are some good examples. They deal with the angle issue by raising/modifying the tanks position.

(http://www.tottimotori.com/WSP_immagini_standard/13639_immagine.jpg)

unless i don't see something, that tank is in the stock position.  the side bumpers sit on the frame in the correct place/angle.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on April 15, 2011, 01:31:32 PM
it's either a Roadracing tank or has been cut to show more of the vert cyl.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on April 18, 2011, 08:00:14 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/851s3nicos.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 20, 2011, 06:11:31 AM
<reaching for the hand lotion>

[drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool]

currently listed on fleabay

http://tinyurl.com/3tp92ew (http://tinyurl.com/3tp92ew)

0 miles on the clock.  (well, 5 but those are factory)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$%28KGrHqMOKpoE1qp6syhCBNrK3OqiMw%7E%7E_3.JPG)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$%28KGrHqQOKj%21E1s026KBTBNrK4l7OrQ%7E%7E_3.JPG)

You could eat off this tire/rotor/swingarm.  It's so friggin clean.  
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucatiTorrey on April 20, 2011, 06:54:42 AM
this is coming from a guy (me) that has no idea what type of bike that Bimota is, but who would buy a bike, never ride it, and wait till its obviously got a case of the two decades old ugly to sell it? Again, no idea what this bike is, could be a mean machine, but honestly, i was 8 when that was made.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 20, 2011, 07:04:16 AM
Quote from: DucatiTorrey on April 20, 2011, 06:54:42 AM
this is coming from a guy (me) that has no idea what type of bike that Bimota is, but who would buy a bike, never ride it, and wait till its obviously got a case of the two decades old ugly to sell it? Again, no idea what this bike is, could be a mean machine, but honestly, i was 8 when that was made.

LOL

you never found a bike older than you that you like?  interesting.

Bimota is an italian company that uses other company's engines and builds super-duper-awesome racebikes around them.  They are similar to NCR in that respect, except NCR uses >only< Ducati mills while Bimota has used Ducati, Kawasaki, and others. 

Most of their bike designs are forward looking, and use a lot of features (engine and aerodynamics) that might look weird to someone with only street-bike experience.  Race bikes will sacrifice form for function where necessary, whereas street bikes are just the opposite, since most people buy bikes based on looks alone.

Compare the Ducati Paso -- widely derided for its looks -- but the design was an attempt to have a controlled air flow for the engine and a futuristic look.  Only now, almost 30 years later, do people appreciate it, probably mostly for nostalgia, but they are much more loved now than years ago.

As far as why he'd buy it and not ride it?  Can't answer that.  But look in the background.  He's got a bunch of bikes, and the Bimota probably wsa the most expensive one.  You can expect this bike to sell for >$50k

That being said, you need to get out more... :-)

FYI here is that dude's collection.  I'd like to see the Santa Monica and Laguna Seca on the right side row.. [drool]

(http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/Stephen_W/Bikerows.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bishamon on April 20, 2011, 09:19:00 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 20, 2011, 06:11:31 AM
<reaching for the hand lotion>

[drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool]

currently listed on fleabay

http://tinyurl.com/3tp92ew (http://tinyurl.com/3tp92ew)

0 miles on the clock.  (well, 5 but those are factory)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$%28KGrHqMOKpoE1qp6syhCBNrK3OqiMw%7E%7E_3.JPG)



Te DB1 is one of my favorite bikes of all time.  What a beauty!  If only I had an extra $20k or so lying around.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucatiTorrey on April 20, 2011, 01:16:32 PM
well put sir, thanks for the run down. I never said i don't like bikes that are older than me. Would love a '76 cb400 or kz 400, among others, including italian machines. I just said i try to avoid vehicles that may end in number anywhere from '82 to '98
imho
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 20, 2011, 01:47:05 PM
Quote from: DucatiTorrey on April 20, 2011, 01:16:32 PM
well put sir, thanks for the run down. I never said i don't like bikes that are older than me. Would love a '76 cb400 or kz 400, among others, including italian machines. I just said i try to avoid vehicles that may end in number anywhere from '82 to '98
imho

[thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on April 20, 2011, 02:26:36 PM
The guy selling the DB1 is also selling this

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$%28KGrHqJ,%21hIE2fDHmlkwBNrLmhV-Qg%7E%7E_3.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 20, 2011, 06:23:30 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV111%202011/caferacercultureblogspotcom.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucatiTorrey on April 20, 2011, 07:45:24 PM
Quote from: Travman on April 20, 2011, 06:23:30 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV111%202011/caferacercultureblogspotcom.jpg)
:o

i need a smoke after that one... wheres the rest of the pics?

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 21, 2011, 05:22:59 AM
Quote from: DucatiTorrey on April 20, 2011, 07:45:24 PM
:o

i need a smoke after that one... wheres the rest of the pics?




yep, have to agree 100%..  a smoke and a rubdown
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 27, 2011, 06:06:33 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/moto-guzzi.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/moto-guzzi-2.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/moto-guzzi-3.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/moto-guzzi-4.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/moto-guzzi-6.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 28, 2011, 10:56:00 AM
1983 Benelli Sei
(http://raresportbikesforsale.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/sei-left.jpg)
(http://raresportbikesforsale.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/sei-engine.jpg)
(http://raresportbikesforsale.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/sei-left-rear.jpg)

6 cylinder bike sounds are in the last half of video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwNGz-xucbA&feature=player_embedded#at=257 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwNGz-xucbA&feature=player_embedded#at=257)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on April 28, 2011, 11:11:59 AM
The exhaust at idle sounds like the drums in Van Halen's 'hot for teacher'  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 28, 2011, 11:45:21 AM
Good call.  I can hear it.

(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/dsc_0150.jpg)
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/dsc_0161.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 28, 2011, 11:48:41 AM
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/benelli_400cc_1980_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 28, 2011, 11:57:03 AM
Moto Guzzi 350 GTS and 400 GTS.  I didn't know Guzzi made Honda CB500's?  This must be a European model. Is it a rebadged Honda?  Or maybe ar rebadged Benelli copy of a Honda?
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/remastered11.jpg)
(http://digilander.libero.it/massimo254/MOTO/moto_guzzi_350_GTS.JPG)
(http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/moto_guzzi/images/Moto_Guzzi_400GTS.jpg)
(http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/moto_guzzi/images/Moto_Guzzi_350_400_GTS_Brochure.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on April 28, 2011, 01:13:06 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on April 28, 2011, 11:11:59 AM
The exhaust at idle sounds like the drums in Van Halen's 'hot for teacher'  ;D

OOOhhh, the clock is slow.  I don't feel tardy.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 28, 2011, 01:51:37 PM
Quote from: Travman on April 28, 2011, 11:57:03 AM
Moto Guzzi 350 GTS and 400 GTS.  I didn't know Guzzi made Honda CB500's?  This must be a European model. Is it a rebadged Honda?  Or maybe ar rebadged Benelli copy of a Honda?

Guzzi made a bunch of I4 and parallel twins.. none came to the states that I know of:

(how do you like those intake manifolds?  LOL)

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/CIMG1116.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/CIMG1117.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/CIMG1118.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/CIMG1119.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/Cimg1120.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/CIMG1121.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/CIMG1122.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on April 29, 2011, 08:46:36 AM
velocity stacks on a 2 stroke. that makes me laugh.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 29, 2011, 08:51:01 AM
Quote from: yamifixer on April 29, 2011, 08:46:36 AM
velocity stacks on a 2 stroke. that makes me laugh.

250 ccs too, i am sure it screams
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Two dogs on April 29, 2011, 03:39:07 PM
Quote from: Travman on April 28, 2011, 11:57:03 AM
Moto Guzzi 350 GTS and 400 GTS.  I didn't know Guzzi made Honda CB500's?  This must be a European model. Is it a rebadged Honda?  Or maybe ar rebadged Benelli copy of a Honda?
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/remastered11.jpg)
(http://digilander.libero.it/massimo254/MOTO/moto_guzzi_350_GTS.JPG)
(http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/moto_guzzi/images/Moto_Guzzi_400GTS.jpg)
(http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/moto_guzzi/images/Moto_Guzzi_350_400_GTS_Brochure.jpg)
;D Why not
Honda tried coping Guzzi with the CX500  [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: WarrenJ on May 03, 2011, 10:43:11 AM
http://renardmotorcycles.com/tourer_en.php (http://renardmotorcycles.com/tourer_en.php)

Don't know if its a derby or not - certainly interesting.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on May 05, 2011, 09:13:39 PM
(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m568/monsterduce/Ducati/IMG_5676.jpg?t=1304240179)
(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m568/monsterduce/Ducati/IMG_5661-1.jpg?t=1304240027)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on May 05, 2011, 09:45:47 PM
OK, that's really nice.  [beer]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on May 05, 2011, 09:45:57 PM
Quote from: WarrenJ on May 03, 2011, 10:43:11 AM
http://renardmotorcycles.com/tourer_en.php (http://renardmotorcycles.com/tourer_en.php)

Don't know if its a derby or not - certainly interesting.

It's Estonian not Italian... wrong thread
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on May 07, 2011, 06:53:35 AM
Quote from: Travman on April 28, 2011, 11:57:03 AM
Moto Guzzi 350 GTS and 400 GTS.  I didn't know Guzzi made Honda CB500's?  This must be a European model. Is it a rebadged Honda?  Or maybe ar rebadged Benelli copy of a Honda?
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/remastered11.jpg)
(http://digilander.libero.it/massimo254/MOTO/moto_guzzi_350_GTS.JPG)
(http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/moto_guzzi/images/Moto_Guzzi_400GTS.jpg)
(http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/moto_guzzi/images/Moto_Guzzi_350_400_GTS_Brochure.jpg)
Its a rebadged Benelli..
(http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/classifieds/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/75292-800x600.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 07, 2011, 04:04:36 PM
Alejandro de Tomaso owned both Benelli and Moto Guzzi during that time period.  He was determined to sell more bikes.  Rebadging made sense.  Too bad we never got any of these interesting smaller four cylinder bikes over here.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 08, 2011, 05:17:54 AM
Quote from: Travman on May 07, 2011, 04:04:36 PM
Alejandro de Tomaso owned both Benelli and Moto Guzzi during that time period.  He was determined to sell more bikes.  Rebadging made sense.  Too bad we never got any of these interesting smaller four cylinder bikes over here.

the guzzis have kickers but not the benelli?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 08, 2011, 06:14:33 AM
Maybe, but perhaps it is just the difference between an early year model and a later year model.  Most likely the blue Benelli pictured above without the kicker is a later year model since it also has disk front brakes.  The Guzzi model is probably an earlier year with kicker and drum front brakes. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 08, 2011, 08:56:57 AM
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab305/terryb757/album%202/3407134_d00f5d926e.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 08, 2011, 09:07:42 AM
If you like vintage race bikes you might like this video. There is plenty of Italian bike content.
http://vimeo.com/sutge/jarama2011 (http://vimeo.com/sutge/jarama2011)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Grampa on May 08, 2011, 07:04:58 PM
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/223332_10150178084952005_719462004_7058279_4500887_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 671M900 on May 10, 2011, 05:47:38 AM
(http://blog.motorcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Smoking-Hot-Bike.jpg)

Duff Goldman rides a monster, and is the greatest cake maker.... ever...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: pennyrobber on May 10, 2011, 07:58:58 AM
Quote from: 671M900 on May 10, 2011, 05:47:38 AM
(http://blog.motorcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Smoking-Hot-Bike.jpg)

Duff Goldman rides a monster, and is the greatest cake maker.... ever...

Is there even any cake in there, or is it just cardboard and fondant like the rest of the "cakes" that are made on TV these days.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kev M on May 10, 2011, 08:00:55 AM
Quote from: Travman on May 07, 2011, 04:04:36 PM
Alejandro de Tomaso owned both Benelli and Moto Guzzi during that time period.  He was determined to sell more bikes.

I bumped into one of de Tomaso's grand (or maybe great grand) daughters the other day. I was wearing a Moto Guzzi sweatshirt and she stopped me to inquire about it because she so rarely sees one. She told me about growing up and being the only girl in school with Benelli and Guzzi stickers on her books. Insisted on taking a pick of the sweatshirt too...

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 671M900 on May 10, 2011, 08:24:59 AM
Quote from: pennyrobber on May 10, 2011, 07:58:58 AM
Is there even any cake in there, or is it just cardboard and fondant like the rest of the "cakes" that are made on TV these days.

I remember seeing the cake being cut, the whole top half (seat, helmet, tank) is cake, and the rest is rice crispies and smaller blocks of cake.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on May 10, 2011, 10:51:01 AM
This cake reminds me of "theme bikes".

I want a cake that looks like a cake.

And bikes don't need any theme beyond those included with the performance parameters of one's choosing.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 10, 2011, 12:06:23 PM
Quote from: Kev M on May 10, 2011, 08:00:55 AM
I bumped into one of de Tomaso's grand (or maybe great grand) daughters the other day. I was wearing a Moto Guzzi sweatshirt and she stopped me to inquire about it because she so rarely sees one. She told me about growing up and being the only girl in school with Benelli and Guzzi stickers on her books. Insisted on taking a pick of the sweatshirt too...



did you get her phone #?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 10, 2011, 12:09:29 PM
1975 Moto Morini 3½ Strada
(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/110111Morini%20(1).JPG)
(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/110111Morini%20(2).JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 10, 2011, 12:17:31 PM
Quote from: Travman on May 10, 2011, 12:09:29 PM
1975 Moto Morini 3½ Strada
(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/110111Morini%20(1).JPG)
(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/110111Morini%20(2).JPG)

one of my favorites   [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 11, 2011, 08:51:34 PM
what a funny exhaust!
(http://www.duccutters.com/MikeLee/Originals/900ssTurbo1.jpg)

Wait!
(http://www.duccutters.com/MikeLee/Originals/900ssTurbo2.jpg)
(http://www.duccutters.com/MikeLee/Originals/900ssTurbo3.jpg)
(http://www.duccutters.com/MikeLee/Originals/900ssTurbo4.jpg)
(http://www.duccutters.com/MikeLee/Originals/900ssTurbo5.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on May 11, 2011, 09:20:44 PM
Blow-thru on a set of CV's.

Interesting.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 11, 2011, 09:23:45 PM
apparently a kit from PCS Daytona.. not many of them around..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 11, 2011, 10:23:46 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Sportrechtsbis.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on May 12, 2011, 02:16:49 PM
Saw that puppy in Belgium once.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 13, 2011, 12:11:37 PM
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm217/bryanut/antique/motoguzzi.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 13, 2011, 12:16:17 PM
First motorcycle with a swingarm.
(http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/moto_guzzi/images/Moto_Guzzi_1928_GT_Norge_500.jpg)
(http://www.lerepairedesmotards.com/img/actu/2011/moto-guzzi-gt-500-norge-1928_hd.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 13, 2011, 12:18:42 PM
Quote from: Travman on May 13, 2011, 12:11:37 PM
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm217/bryanut/antique/motoguzzi.jpg)

Hay ride!  Italian style!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 19, 2011, 07:46:50 AM
Who shall pop the cherry?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/150606393173 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/150606393173)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$%28KGrHqQOKk!E29RJnSheBN0qGsNS-w~~_3.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: pennyrobber on May 19, 2011, 10:11:33 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on May 19, 2011, 07:46:50 AM
Who shall pop the cherry?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/150606393173 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/150606393173)

The crate has never been opened in almost 10 years? How do I even know the bike is still in there?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on May 19, 2011, 10:41:16 AM
Quote from: pennyrobber on May 19, 2011, 10:11:33 AM
The crate has never been opened in almost 10 years? How do I even know the bike is still in there?

Perhaps Geraldo knows?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howie on May 19, 2011, 10:13:29 PM
Quote from: pennyrobber on May 19, 2011, 10:11:33 AM
The crate has never been opened in almost 10 years? How do I even know the bike is still in there?

The same way you know that several thousand dollar bottle of 1957 La Mission Haut-Brion hasn't turned.  Take the risk [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on May 20, 2011, 08:27:03 AM
Perhaps something more appropriate to the name is inside the crate, like this:

(http://adrenalinefix.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/ncr_mike_hailwood.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 20, 2011, 08:34:26 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on May 20, 2011, 08:27:03 AM
Perhaps something more appropriate to the name is inside the crate, like this:

(http://adrenalinefix.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/ncr_mike_hailwood.jpg)

that makes me want to lick the screen
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on May 20, 2011, 09:04:55 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on May 20, 2011, 08:27:03 AM
Perhaps something more appropriate to the name is inside the crate, like this:

(http://adrenalinefix.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/ncr_mike_hailwood.jpg)

This reminds me of when Bart Simpson was showing porn to his friends (for a price).  The nerdy kid said, "I find this oddly compelling."

It is in fact incredibly beautiful.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on May 20, 2011, 04:03:51 PM
Quote from: NorDog on May 20, 2011, 09:04:55 AM
It is in fact incredibly beautiful.



Especially when you consider it puts out something like 130hp at around 300 lbs.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Drunken Monkey on May 20, 2011, 05:12:35 PM
That bikes makes me cry.

Well, once the rapture comes I should be able to find one without an owner  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on May 20, 2011, 05:18:09 PM
Quote from: Drunken Monkey on May 20, 2011, 05:12:35 PM
That bikes makes me cry.

Well, once the rapture comes I should be able to find one without an owner  ;D

doubt it. people with that much money tend not to have souls
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on May 20, 2011, 05:36:36 PM
Quote from: Raux on May 20, 2011, 05:18:09 PM
doubt it. people with that much money tend not to have souls
[clap] [laugh] [clap] [laugh] [clap]

You just made my day.  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 20, 2011, 06:45:09 PM
Quote from: DRKWNG on May 20, 2011, 04:03:51 PM
Especially when you consider it puts out something like 130hp at around 300 lbs.

You mean like that frankenbike that DNA made recently?   [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on May 20, 2011, 06:51:11 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on May 20, 2011, 06:45:09 PM
You mean like that frankenbike that DNA made recently?   [evil]

Yea, but this NCR looks better.   :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 21, 2011, 04:56:03 AM
Agreed but anything that NCR puts out I would take sight unseen.  That Millona still makes me drool.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on May 23, 2011, 01:59:39 AM
Quote from: Travman on May 10, 2011, 12:09:29 PM
1975 Moto Morini 3½ Strada
(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/110111Morini%20(1).JPG)
One of my favourite bikes of all time....  

Mine was a later version... like this..
(http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/uploadedImages/Articles/Issues/2007-05-01/Morini_31-2_Sport_1.jpg)
Damn me for selling it.  Damn me again for selling it cheaply  [bang].  

Quote from: ducatiz on May 20, 2011, 08:34:26 AM(http://adrenalinefix.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/ncr_mike_hailwood.jpg)
that makes me want to lick the screen
+1  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 23, 2011, 06:44:32 PM
ZOMFG

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/200610569517 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/200610569517)



Bidding is already up to $40k

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$%28KGrHqEOKnQE2%28iN,7cyBN1t3Ue+oQ%7E%7E_3.JPG)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqIOKpsE25J9ihZMBN1t3,t26w~~_3.JPG)
[drool]
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqEOKi8E3K2jvGugBN1t3hgSq!~~_3.JPG)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$%28KGrHqMOKiUE3GS6E42QBN1t3rClI%21%7E%7E_3.JPG)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$%28KGrHqEOKkUE21%286J%21U+BN1t3zPoL%21%7E%7E_3.JPG)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$%28KGrHqIOKpME24Jw5%29%28JBN1t36mspw%7E%7E_3.JPG)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$%28KGrHqEOKpIE24gPyk0rBN1t4KjuF%21%7E%7E_3.JPG)
[drool]
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$%28KGrHqMOKogE3EnFIVPQBN1t4RNn5%21%7E%7E_3.JPG)

Cockpit:  No speedo.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$%28KGrHqIOKpkE26L3RhNqBN1t4y8Vtw%7E%7E_3.JPG)
Eat off it:
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$%28KGrHqMOKjME29IzI9%28yBN1t5dC4Q%21%7E%7E_3.JPG)



Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 23, 2011, 06:45:26 PM
EAT off it!
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$%28KGrHqIOKo8E24INBrHSBN1t5GcZ4%21%7E%7E_3.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DesmoDiva on May 23, 2011, 06:48:13 PM
[jack]

Sweet f*ing garage!!

[/jack]


The bike's nice too.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on May 23, 2011, 07:26:00 PM
I really don't see how, or why someone would start to sell off a collection like that.  The only reason I could think of is if he went flat ass broke, but DAMN!!  Some of the bikes that guy has put up for sale.   :o :o
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 23, 2011, 07:41:30 PM
that TT1 is worth it's weight in gold.  i expect it to go to 80k
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on May 23, 2011, 07:54:02 PM
If only I was a successful attorney...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 23, 2011, 07:55:48 PM
Quote from: DRKWNG on May 23, 2011, 07:54:02 PM
If only I was a successful attorney...

you and me both
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on May 23, 2011, 08:00:34 PM
Speaking of...  PM sent.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 24, 2011, 05:50:26 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/mv-agusta-1.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/mv-agusta-2.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/mv-agusta-3.jpg)
http://www.bikeexif.com/mv-agusta (http://www.bikeexif.com/mv-agusta)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 24, 2011, 05:57:42 PM
1969 Laverda 750S
(http://www.stegmaierp.de/bikes/bikes_image/laverda_69_750s/big/laverda_69_001.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 26, 2011, 05:19:09 AM
1988 Ducati 750 F1
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV111%202011/5699434095_422414b867_b.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV111%202011/5700001498_5251ba6c2c_b.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV111%202011/5699997558_882fbe19c5_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 26, 2011, 06:36:12 AM
Quote from: Travman on May 26, 2011, 05:19:09 AM
1988 Ducati 750 F1
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV111%202011/5699434095_422414b867_b.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV111%202011/5700001498_5251ba6c2c_b.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV111%202011/5699997558_882fbe19c5_b.jpg)

love the verlicchi frame. looks like a modified later model SS swingarm though.  not a verlicchi swingarm.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: orangelion03 on May 26, 2011, 08:25:36 AM
^^^^  SHWIIIING!   [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on May 26, 2011, 02:06:21 PM
Quote from: Travman on May 26, 2011, 05:19:09 AM
1988 Ducati 750 F1
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV111%202011/5699434095_422414b867_b.jpg)

That bike has so much WIN going on!!  I love the oil cooler lines, going straight to the front of the nose.   [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 26, 2011, 02:35:41 PM
Quote from: DRKWNG on May 26, 2011, 02:06:21 PM
That bike has so much WIN going on!!  I love the oil cooler lines, going straight to the front of the nose.   [thumbsup]

same mod was done on later SS bikes.  it's a perfect location when you remove the charcoal canister there!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on May 26, 2011, 03:37:28 PM
I think it's a perfect mod just for the fact that you get such a large amount of air being forced onto the oil cooler. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Lars D on May 26, 2011, 03:52:00 PM
Quote from: DRKWNG on May 26, 2011, 02:06:21 PM
That bike has so much WIN going on!!  I love the oil cooler lines, going straight to the front of the nose.   [thumbsup]
Is that Steve's bike? Anyone know?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on May 26, 2011, 04:37:49 PM
Quote from: Lars D on May 26, 2011, 03:52:00 PM
Is that Steve's bike? Anyone know?

Steve, as in Mr. Bacon?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: akmnstr on May 26, 2011, 04:58:51 PM
We just got back from a 6 day ride in the Texas Hill country where we found the Lone Star Motorcycle Museum.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/780monster/100_0953.jpg)

The museum has an awesome collection of vintage bikes but mostly Brit.  But we did find this gem.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/780monster/100_0950.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on May 26, 2011, 05:36:47 PM
Nice find  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 26, 2011, 05:48:44 PM
Quote from: DRKWNG on May 26, 2011, 03:37:28 PM
I think it's a perfect mod just for the fact that you get such a large amount of air being forced onto the oil cooler. 

i think the main benefit is that it's far from the engine.  when it's behind the fairing it actually doesn't have a huge amount of air compared to the head-mount location on the SS -- which was really a compromise as the preferred place is behind the fairing as on that F1 -- the problem was that they needed a place to hide the charcoal canister.  of course, everyone ripped that right off.  bob miller used to make a kit to relocated the cooler but he's long gone.  :-/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: thought on May 26, 2011, 05:51:37 PM
saw this on the for sale section of ducati.ms... 999F06, true factory race bike from the BSB.  pretty nuts

http://www.ducati.ms/forums/128-bikes/111594-fs-ducati-999f06-ex-greg-lavilla-ducati-factory-race-bike.html (http://www.ducati.ms/forums/128-bikes/111594-fs-ducati-999f06-ex-greg-lavilla-ducati-factory-race-bike.html)

(http://www.finckenhagen.com/tmp/ducati_999F06_greg_lavilla_02.jpg)

(http://www.finckenhagen.com/tmp/999f06_01.jpg)

(http://www.finckenhagen.com/tmp/999f06_05.jpg)

more ridiculously large pics here:

http://www.finckenhagen.com/tmp/ducati_999f06_images.html (http://www.finckenhagen.com/tmp/ducati_999f06_images.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 26, 2011, 05:52:32 PM
the 999 looks wonderful with no headlights.  i mean, i love the race versions a lot.  beautiful.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on May 26, 2011, 06:07:25 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on May 26, 2011, 05:48:44 PM
i think the main benefit is that it's far from the engine.  when it's behind the fairing it actually doesn't have a huge amount of air compared to the head-mount location on the SS -- which was really a compromise as the preferred place is behind the fairing as on that F1 -- the problem was that they needed a place to hide the charcoal canister.  of course, everyone ripped that right off.  bob miller used to make a kit to relocated the cooler but he's long gone.  :-/

Ah.  I figured they had altered the nose of the fairing to allow a bit more air to come in.  There was a guy with an SC that filled in the headlight space on the nose of his fairing.  He then perforated it, and relocated the oil cooler to just behind the screen.  He claimed that his oil temps went down by an average of 20 degrees.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 26, 2011, 06:09:46 PM
Quote from: DRKWNG on May 26, 2011, 06:07:25 PM
Ah.  I figured they had altered the nose of the fairing to allow a bit more air to come in.  There was a guy with an SC that filled in the headlight space on the nose of his fairing.  He then perforated it, and relocated the oil cooler to just behind the screen.  He claimed that his oil temps went down by an average of 20 degrees.

probably because you're moving it away from the heat of the engine and adding about 12-16 inches to the oil line more than anything else.  think about it.. engine radiating heat-180-200deg on the surface versus ambient 70-80 deg heat in the front of the bike, away form the engine.

hard to say why oil temps go down tho.  a new bike will always have higher temps until it breaks in.  but it should be cooler nevertheless.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on May 26, 2011, 06:12:41 PM
I see what you're saying, and agree, but...  My point is that you would have a smoother flow of unobstructed air flow to the oil cooler if it was relocated to the very nose of the fairing AND the fairing had been modified to allow more air to flow through it.  Both of these things working in conjunction just brings you double the pleasure, double the fun...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 26, 2011, 06:14:49 PM
Quote from: DRKWNG on May 26, 2011, 06:12:41 PM
I see what you're saying, and agree, but...  My point is that you would have a smoother flow of unobstructed air flow to the oil cooler if it was relocated to the very nose of the fairing AND the fairing had been modified to allow more air to flow through it.  Both of these things working in conjunction just brings you double the pleasure, double the fun...

if you can open that fairing up, then yeah.  the problem on the SS is the vent hole is small, like 6x0.5" but on the F1 it's bigger, like 2" tall.. a lot more air pulls..    i've got one of miller's kits and will someday put it on the FE...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on May 26, 2011, 06:17:11 PM
That's what I'm getting at.  The guy with the SC had basically cut out an oil cooler sized, rectangular opening in the (pre-filled) fairing nose.  From there, he put some screen mesh over the new hole and popped the cooler right up against it.

You can see it here.  He had painted the number scheme on it by the time this pic was taken.

http://www.bikeexif.com/thunderduc-2-0 (http://www.bikeexif.com/thunderduc-2-0)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 27, 2011, 04:40:12 AM
BevelTech's latest creation
http://www.beveltech.net/BTR.htm (http://www.beveltech.net/BTR.htm)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/ducati-900SS-1.jpg)
(http://www.beveltech.net/PA-VernR0511-005.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 27, 2011, 11:30:34 AM
British & Italian hybrid
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/zeezo61/May2011%20OVM/vincati.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 07, 2011, 04:31:13 AM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/laverda.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/laverda-1.jpg)
http://www.bikeexif.com/laverda#more-12155 (http://www.bikeexif.com/laverda#more-12155)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 07, 2011, 09:49:53 AM
This mildly customized Cagiva Alazzurra just sold on ebay.

The list of mods is fairly short, but the guy did it so well it comes across looking amazing.  It was originally meant as a tourer, but the mods really bring out the sportiness of the bike. 

for those that don't know, the Alazzurra is a restyled Ducati Pantah created when Cagiva bought Ducati and tried to kill the Ducati name on touring bikes.  However, Cagiva restyled it so well that it is actually considered a more attractive bike than the Pantahs, but since it has the Cagiva name, they never sell for as much.

I have 2 Alazzurras (well, three if you count the frame, engine and summary parts from the 3rd one I bought and disassembled).  I love them, they ride well even with modest power (55hp).  The engine is a 650cc L-twin, the poppa of the 900cc desmodue of the 90s. 

The last Alazzurra was made in 1987 and then the Sport 750 came out, then the 900 SuperSport (1990).

My second Alazzurra is in need of work, mostly cosmetic.  I've decided to duplicate this bike, I can't stop looking at it.

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/alazzurra-custom/f235ef98.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/alazzurra-custom/db59db2a.jpg)

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/alazzurra-custom/58ee2c37.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/alazzurra-custom/95e12b80.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/alazzurra-custom/269aa84d.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/alazzurra-custom/4697f1bf.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/alazzurra-custom/7462ecfe.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/alazzurra-custom/b139819d.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/alazzurra-custom/c5874105.jpg)

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/alazzurra-custom/fd9ba66e.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: TAftonomos on June 07, 2011, 11:37:39 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on March 11, 2011, 05:59:27 AM
that exhaust is just amazing.  i wonder what that line off the top is?  can't see where the hose goes.

dry clutch on a squarecase = badass.  NCR made that kit, it is like $3k now. 


That is a vac line to the crankcase to pull vacuum.  The "module" right after the venturi (pipe that is welded to/extends into the exhaust stream) is a check valve.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 08, 2011, 05:23:33 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ducati-custom-1.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ducati-custom-3.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ducati-custom-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 08, 2011, 05:47:06 PM
Quote from: Travman on June 08, 2011, 05:23:33 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ducati-custom-1.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ducati-custom-3.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ducati-custom-4.jpg)


these were considered ugly bikes when they came out!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on June 08, 2011, 05:59:13 PM
Some would still consider them just that.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bulldogs2k on June 08, 2011, 07:23:19 PM
Quote from: Travman on June 08, 2011, 05:23:33 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ducati-custom-1.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ducati-custom-3.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ducati-custom-4.jpg)


[drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on June 08, 2011, 11:40:31 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on June 08, 2011, 05:59:13 PM
Some would still consider them just that.

[laugh]  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 11, 2011, 06:28:32 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wSN5OjQm6Kw/TfKEf-WsV9I/AAAAAAAAUEo/QVcAj4EV8ew/s1600/Immagine+037-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucatiTorrey on June 11, 2011, 07:11:26 AM
now thats sexy!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 14, 2011, 06:20:30 AM
Ducati TT2
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ducati-racing.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ducati-racing-1.jpg)

http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-racing#more-12203 (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-racing#more-12203)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: thought on June 14, 2011, 07:32:27 AM
Quote from: Travman on June 11, 2011, 06:28:32 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wSN5OjQm6Kw/TfKEf-WsV9I/AAAAAAAAUEo/QVcAj4EV8ew/s1600/Immagine+037-1.jpg)


damn, that's hot
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on June 14, 2011, 08:04:47 AM
Quote from: Travman on June 14, 2011, 06:20:30 AM
Ducati TT2
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ducati-racing.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ducati-racing-1.jpg)

http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-racing#more-12203 (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-racing#more-12203)

Those pics speak volumes. Pure bike. A motor and what goes with it... nothing more. [thumbsup] [Dolph] [wine]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 14, 2011, 11:38:13 AM
It used to be a TT2...

First off, the motor isn't the original at all.  See the oil lines?  There were none on the early 600 box. That's a Paso 750 case with a wet clutch from a later model.  The TT2 case was polished, not black, so even that clutch isn't original.  The jugs and heads look like they are from a later model SS or M750.  Paso heads are unique with black coating and gold valve covers, unless he's changed that.  I wouldn't because the paso's pistons are 10.5:1 and very nice.

It looks like all that's left from the TT2 is the frame/swingarm, tank and fairings.  Everything else looks borrowed.  The wheels were one of the biggest draws to the TT2 (magnesium?) as well as the forks (also magnesium).  He's put on regular old 17" 3-spoke brembos and aluminum/steel M1R forks from a Paso.

Nice job, but to call it a TT2 is reaching.. FAR..

Quote from: Travman on June 14, 2011, 06:20:30 AM
Ducati TT2
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ducati-racing.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ducati-racing-1.jpg)

http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-racing#more-12203 (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-racing#more-12203)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: akmnstr on June 14, 2011, 12:41:20 PM
(http://ozebook.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/TTmagshoot.jpg)

(http://ozebook.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/TTmagshoot2-200x300.jpg%5Bimg%5D)[/img] (http://www.ducati-tt.de/12Bilder_worksracer/slinn_foto_010.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 14, 2011, 12:46:06 PM
Quote from: akmnstr on June 14, 2011, 12:41:20 PM
(http://ozebook.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/TTmagshoot.jpg)

(http://ozebook.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/TTmagshoot2-200x300.jpg%5Bimg%5D)[/img]
(http://www.ducati-tt.de/12Bilder_worksracer/slinn_foto_010.jpg)

a street converted TT.. interesting..  front blinkers  [puke]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: akmnstr on June 14, 2011, 12:46:29 PM
(http://www.ducati-tt.de/12Bilder_worksracer/slinn_foto_010.jpg)

(http://www.ducati-tt.de/12Bilder_worksracer_b/tt2_s78.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 14, 2011, 02:26:48 PM
Quote from: akmnstr on June 14, 2011, 12:46:29 PM
(http://www.ducati-tt.de/12Bilder_worksracer/slinn_foto_010.jpg)

(http://www.ducati-tt.de/12Bilder_worksracer_b/tt2_s78.jpg)

i like the addition of the splash flap in the second pic.. LOL
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 17, 2011, 07:32:24 AM
I love how clean and simple the exhaust is on the TT2's.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 17, 2011, 07:39:33 AM
Quote from: Travman on June 17, 2011, 07:32:24 AM
I love how clean and simple the exhaust is on the TT2's.

I will be putting a copy of that exhaust on my Alazzurra project...  That silver one that sold on Ebay really pumped me up.

The one on this bike is not the same as the Conti on the TT2, this is a Bub.  I am using a copy of the Conti from Mario Sassi except in stainless.

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/alazzurra-custom/f235ef98.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 17, 2011, 07:41:00 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zkRkwJ_mN88/Tfr0HHNaMGI/AAAAAAAAR5o/nGSl3bn7hqc/s640/CIMG0063-1.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IfZE8oxRvOg/Tfr0F8VRNsI/AAAAAAAAR5k/tAjZ9hdVx_Q/s640/CIMG0060.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 17, 2011, 07:41:12 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mG94s7pjRO0/Te90H_ZCr1I/AAAAAAAARyY/QVZy6j_k4hg/s640/ducati+900+garage+company.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on June 17, 2011, 07:41:51 AM
As beautiful as the Tamburini bikes are the TT2 bikes to me are the best looking Ducatis ever. [thumbsup] Gorgeous little scooters!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 17, 2011, 07:45:26 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on June 17, 2011, 07:39:33 AM
I will be putting a copy of that exhaust on my Alazzurra project...  That silver one that sold on Ebay really pumped me up.

The one on this bike is not the same as the Conti on the TT2, this is a Bub.  I am using a copy of the Conti from Mario Sassi except in stainless.

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/alazzurra-custom/f235ef98.jpg)
That Alazzurra is really a nice looking bike, unique too.  The stainless exhaust will look good and provide a some contrast to the all black engine.  Good luck with the project. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 17, 2011, 07:50:39 AM
Quote from: Travman on June 17, 2011, 07:45:26 AM
That Alazzurra is really a nice looking bike, unique too.  The stainless exhaust will look good and provide a some contrast to the all black engine.  Good luck with the project. 

I'm going to have the seat redone to make it more of a "bump" seat since there is no passenger pegs or bars.  I was thinking to have the exhaust coated black though, I like the blacked out bottom, but I might change my mind.  It's a racing exhaust though and isn't the prettiest...we'll see
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 17, 2011, 07:53:01 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w-n-wZwsPTo/TeSPaXjNO_I/AAAAAAAARr0/OpfK-KVZf_Q/s1600/thunderduc_ducati.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 18, 2011, 09:25:42 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7M5XuQRQtLw/Tfpu19AcH0I/AAAAAAAAUOg/3rBA1lKET_w/s1600/207349_207065172651222_100000432234817_711907_3601040_n.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MUmhQuQEXRg/Tfpu4oAB31I/AAAAAAAAUOw/YlZGoiNumTw/s1600/207986_207065112651228_100000432234817_711903_3114051_n.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aOkEPCGv878/Tfpu-lL9WMI/AAAAAAAAUPY/pYi9iuoD-n8/s1600/216810_207065065984566_100000432234817_711899_5634044_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brix821 on June 18, 2011, 08:15:24 PM
hot damn!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on June 19, 2011, 05:09:09 AM
No kidding!!  That thing is HOT!!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 19, 2011, 06:55:00 AM
meh
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on June 20, 2011, 05:43:04 AM
Love that MH900, but why the ugly "Brembo" decals on the fairing?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on June 20, 2011, 05:50:10 AM
Quote from: DucHead on June 20, 2011, 05:43:04 AM
Love that MH900, but why the ugly "Brembo" decals on the fairing?

Sponsor?

[laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 20, 2011, 06:12:28 AM
It just looks like a suppository gone horrible wrong.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: gOoIe B on June 20, 2011, 06:57:37 AM
wonder what coating was used on the above MH900E's exhaust pipes, and how long will it last??  Looking for something like this to put on my boomtubes this winter...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on June 20, 2011, 07:39:03 AM
Quote from: Travman on June 17, 2011, 07:41:12 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mG94s7pjRO0/Te90H_ZCr1I/AAAAAAAARyY/QVZy6j_k4hg/s640/ducati+900+garage+company.JPG)
Not sure why I find this so desirable...  love it  [thumbsup]

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on June 20, 2011, 08:32:40 AM
Quote from: gOoIe B on June 20, 2011, 06:57:37 AM
wonder what coating was used on the above MH900E's exhaust pipes, and how long will it last??  Looking for something like this to put on my boomtubes this winter...

There's ceramic coatings that hold up quite nicely.  :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on June 20, 2011, 08:45:34 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on June 20, 2011, 08:32:40 AM
There's ceramic coatings that hold up quite nicely.  :)

Yes, but I recommend those that have the highest temperature rating.  The coating on my headers are rated to about 1300 degrees, but it's flaking up near the exhuast ports.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: gOoIe B on June 20, 2011, 07:46:07 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on June 20, 2011, 08:32:40 AM
There's ceramic coatings that hold up quite nicely.  :)

I had my 'tubes delivered with a matte black ceramic coating, and while they still look good, years of action have introduced stains and abrasion of the coating, especially the front header immediately behind the front wheel.

I haven't seen glossy ceramic coating before.  I'm interested to see if it would be any more or less durable, or stain resistant, than the matte ceramic coatings...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 21, 2011, 03:51:00 AM
Its not really a gloss.  Most use a clear coat which gives a somewhat glossy shine.  The fact its a second coat might help tho.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zarn02 on June 24, 2011, 02:23:17 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/zarn02/Exotica/bimota01.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/zarn02/Exotica/bimota02.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/zarn02/Exotica/bimota03.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zarn02 on June 24, 2011, 02:23:55 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/zarn02/Exotica/mv01.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/zarn02/Exotica/mv02.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/zarn02/Exotica/mv03.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/zarn02/Exotica/mv04.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lawbreaker on June 24, 2011, 07:53:30 PM
Quote from: zarn02 on June 24, 2011, 02:23:55 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/zarn02/Exotica/mv01.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/zarn02/Exotica/mv02.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/zarn02/Exotica/mv03.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/zarn02/Exotica/mv04.jpg)

Be right back.....


I gotta go change my shorts....
[drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 24, 2011, 10:55:56 PM
Quote from: zarn02 on June 24, 2011, 02:23:55 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/zarn02/Exotica/mv01.jpg)


[evil]

Giacomo Agostini starts MV Agusta 500 in Imatra memorial GP 2010 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch_Mwsg17HI#normal)

Giacomo Agostini on MV Agusta TT 2007 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubQJIKjiyz8&feature=related#normal)

AGO FLYING IN THE STREETS OF IMATRA +300kmh!!!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o63-eIK8j_A&feature=related#normal)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on June 25, 2011, 12:25:15 PM
Holy f#@king shit!! Those vids gave me chills!! [thumbsup] Seeing that live would make up for my most fav missed race moment... the 1966 LeMans 1-2-3 finish of the Ford GT40s. Would have loved to have been there for that. A damn classic if there ever was one! Take that Enzo Ferrari. [laugh]

Seeing Ago on the MV hauling ass and hearing that exhaust song would just kick ass. Hope those folks appreciate seeing that in person. [popcorn] [bow_down] [bacon]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zarn02 on June 25, 2011, 04:55:18 PM
The MV was ear-splittingly, gloriously loud going by at full song.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 26, 2011, 06:08:03 AM
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab305/terryb757/album%202/DSC4661-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 26, 2011, 06:08:44 AM
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab305/terryb757/album%202/236063991_685578875c_o.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV111%202011/pedro8negro2.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV111%202011/pedro8negro3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 26, 2011, 06:11:06 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/CafeV111%202011/condorsat.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: iRam on July 02, 2011, 05:34:54 PM
F1 Tracker by marcus moto design


(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6033/5894423054_06f7b10702.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53552881@N03/5894423054/)
F1 tracker marcus moto design (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53552881@N03/5894423054/#)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5077/5894422916_b6b53e3296.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53552881@N03/5894422916/)
F1 tracker marcus moto design (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53552881@N03/5894422916/#)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5235/5895844384_c955e63512.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53552881@N03/5895844384/)
Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53552881@N03/5895844384/#)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 03, 2011, 07:43:33 PM
(http://www.animaguzzista.com/renderimage?ris=23908&showThumb=0)
(http://www.animaguzzista.com/renderimage?ris=23912&showThumb=0)
(http://www.animaguzzista.com/renderimage?ris=23918&showThumb=0)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jvax on July 04, 2011, 03:56:41 AM
Quote from: Travman on July 03, 2011, 07:43:33 PM
(http://www.animaguzzista.com/renderimage?ris=23908&showThumb=0)

That's hot!!!  I wish it had a silver colored frame and black fenders tho...


Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 04, 2011, 12:27:32 PM
Quote from: Travman on July 03, 2011, 07:43:33 PM
(http://www.animaguzzista.com/renderimage?ris=23908&showThumb=0)

interesting that he shoe-horned those old school Tarozzi footpegs onto that frame.  I'd like to see it up close to see how he kludged it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on July 04, 2011, 12:30:05 PM
What's the white box with the red and green stripe sitting above the Marcus Design F1 Tracker's top triple clamp? Air box intake??? ???
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on July 04, 2011, 12:33:32 PM
Quote from: fastwin on July 04, 2011, 12:30:05 PM
What's the white box with the red and green stripe sitting above the Marcus Design F1 Tracker's top triple clamp? Air box intake??? ???

I'd say so.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: pennyrobber on July 04, 2011, 12:59:44 PM
Quote from: fastwin on July 04, 2011, 12:30:05 PM
What's the white box with the red and green stripe sitting above the Marcus Design F1 Tracker's top triple clamp? Air box intake??? ???

That or a vintage "on bike" camera housing.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: iRam on July 04, 2011, 02:22:06 PM
Quote from: fastwin on July 04, 2011, 12:30:05 PM
What's the white box with the red and green stripe sitting above the Marcus Design F1 Tracker's top triple clamp? Air box intake??? ???

yes they are. He was going for a slim profile and putting it on the sides wasnt an option for him.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on July 04, 2011, 02:41:39 PM
Makes sense.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Eddie_322 on July 04, 2011, 04:13:31 PM
Quote from: iRam on July 04, 2011, 02:22:06 PM
yes they are. He was going for a slim profile and putting it on the sides wasnt an option for him.


Looks like he was trying to make it look like a F1 car air intake. Kinda ruins the lines of a otherwsie nice looking bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 06, 2011, 05:08:34 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j7Mc-HyzlHo/ThHJ5GlvLnI/AAAAAAAASfE/Y4N_90OXu9E/s640/DSC_1331+copia.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-97P6fhDmLKE/ThHJ6gj7XdI/AAAAAAAASfI/4ohxV9enkWs/s640/DSC_1330+copia.jpg)
(//)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on July 06, 2011, 05:31:51 AM
Quote from: Travman on July 06, 2011, 05:08:34 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j7Mc-HyzlHo/ThHJ5GlvLnI/AAAAAAAASfE/Y4N_90OXu9E/s640/DSC_1331+copia.jpg)
^^ Nope  [thumbsdown].
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 06, 2011, 06:27:45 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on July 06, 2011, 05:31:51 AM
^^ Nope  [thumbsdown].
Please expand upon your  [thumbsdown]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: avizpls on July 06, 2011, 06:35:50 AM
I think its pretty much a case of "nuff said"

[thumbsdown]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: avizpls on July 06, 2011, 06:39:23 AM
plus, anyone with their blog site pasted on their motorcycle....  [thumbsdown] x2

ok, just to name a few from this photo angle.
the swingarm looks janky and barely held in place. Cant put my finger on it, but its not right.
The swingarm appears to be longer than it need/should be
The complete lack of any clutch cover whatsoever adds nothing and looks unfinished.
while I like the design concept of piecewise exhaust pipes, this one is of a terrible design.
It looks like someone wanted to proudly display the "function over form" but they forgot what the function was and instead you end up with no form, no function.
The aforementioned blog site.
the silly little brake light looks like its just resting on the license plate mount
which itself looks like a broken mudflap pointing straight back like that.
There is no proper alignment between the seat pan and the tank.
Silver some places, black others with no rhyme or reason to it.
please tell me thats not a "missile launch" style switch for an ignition?
back to the seat pan again, its at a different angle than the rear "subframe" leaving an unsightly gap.


Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 06, 2011, 07:53:55 AM
Quote from: avizpls on July 06, 2011, 06:39:23 AM
plus, anyone with their blog site pasted on their motorcycle....  [thumbsdown] x2

ok, just to name a few from this photo angle.
the swingarm looks janky and barely held in place. Cant put my finger on it, but its not right.
The swingarm appears to be longer than it need/should be

that's a stock S2R swingarm.  the lack of an udder or exhaust pipes in front of it make it look like it is further from the bike.


QuoteThe complete lack of any clutch cover whatsoever adds nothing and looks unfinished.
while I like the design concept of piecewise exhaust pipes, this one is of a terrible design.
It looks like someone wanted to proudly display the "function over form" but they forgot what the function was and instead you end up with no form, no function.
The aforementioned blog site.
the silly little brake light looks like its just resting on the license plate mount
which itself looks like a broken mudflap pointing straight back like that.
There is no proper alignment between the seat pan and the tank.
Silver some places, black others with no rhyme or reason to it.
please tell me thats not a "missile launch" style switch for an ignition?
back to the seat pan again, its at a different angle than the rear "subframe" leaving an unsightly gap.

the exhaust is overdone and the seat doesn't fit, that's about where i see it.  i could care less about the blogsite, cheesy but it can be painted over/removed.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Eddie_322 on July 06, 2011, 03:12:37 PM
Quote from: avizpls on July 06, 2011, 06:39:23 AM
plus, anyone with their blog site pasted on their motorcycle....  [thumbsdown] x2

ok, just to name a few from this photo angle.
the swingarm looks janky and barely held in place. Cant put my finger on it, but its not right.
The swingarm appears to be longer than it need/should be
The complete lack of any clutch cover whatsoever adds nothing and looks unfinished.
while I like the design concept of piecewise exhaust pipes, this one is of a terrible design.
It looks like someone wanted to proudly display the "function over form" but they forgot what the function was and instead you end up with no form, no function.
The aforementioned blog site.
the silly little brake light looks like its just resting on the license plate mount
which itself looks like a broken mudflap pointing straight back like that.
There is no proper alignment between the seat pan and the tank.
Silver some places, black others with no rhyme or reason to it.
please tell me thats not a "missile launch" style switch for an ignition?
back to the seat pan again, its at a different angle than the rear "subframe" leaving an unsightly gap.





Don't forget the lack of a front fender.

The pipes are stupid. You weld sections of short pipe segments because you can not bend the pipe in tight radius or are changing diameters (like a 2 stroke expansion chamber).

There is no reason that he couldn't bend a pipe to that radius (or have it done for the cost of the welding consumables). Even if it is titanium.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on July 06, 2011, 11:35:55 PM
Quote(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j7Mc-HyzlHo/ThHJ5GlvLnI/AAAAAAAASfE/Y4N_90OXu9E/s640/DSC_1331+copia.jpg)
Quote from: Travman on July 06, 2011, 06:27:45 AMPlease expand upon your  [thumbsdown]
Hmmm where to begin....

The back half of the bike looks as it it was severed from the front half and then cruelly reattached by a Giant Sea Creature.  

The exhaust looks like the amputated tentacles of that same Giant Sea Creature holding a looted RPG-7.

The seat... is... just... wrong  :-\

Verdict: Ugly Ducati Sea Monster

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on July 08, 2011, 01:30:45 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on July 06, 2011, 11:35:55 PM
Hmmm where to begin....

The back half of the bike looks as it it was severed from the front half and then cruelly reattached by a Giant Sea Creature.  

The exhaust looks like the amputated tentacles of that same Giant Sea Creature holding a looted RPG-7.

The seat... is... just... wrong  :-\

Verdict: Ugly Ducati Sea Monster

THE KRACKEN!


Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 08, 2011, 01:45:00 AM
Quote from: Eddie_322 on July 06, 2011, 03:12:37 PM
There is no reason that he couldn't bend a pipe to that radius (or have it done for the cost of the welding consumables). Even if it is titanium.

Disagree with that.


(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Zard2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 08, 2011, 04:47:04 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on July 06, 2011, 11:35:55 PM
Hmmm where to begin....

The back half of the bike looks as it it was severed from the front half and then cruelly reattached by a Giant Sea Creature.  

The exhaust looks like the amputated tentacles of that same Giant Sea Creature holding a looted RPG-7.

The seat... is... just... wrong  :-\

Verdict: Ugly Ducati Sea Monster

I asked because I was curious if it was the seat or the exhaust that you didn't like.  It turns out it was both.  [laugh]

I agree that the seat does not work.  Mainly because it looks tacked on and is not well integrated with the seat.  I posted that bike because the exhaust was different/interesting.  I kind of like it.  Of course it may not be practical.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 08, 2011, 04:47:31 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3SibeETzdbE/ThMatVB-zpI/AAAAAAAAUpg/btkjfiJ_0FU/s640/ducati%2Bsport%2Bclassic%2Bnasty.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on July 08, 2011, 04:54:52 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on July 08, 2011, 01:45:00 AM
Disagree with that.


(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Zard2.jpg)


Like that one. Its integrated unlike the former (Kracken).
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on July 08, 2011, 05:18:12 AM
Quote from: Travman on July 08, 2011, 04:47:04 AMI posted that bike because the exhaust was different/interesting.

This one is different/interesting  [thumbsup]
Quote from: kopfjäger on July 08, 2011, 01:45:00 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Zard2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 08, 2011, 07:17:30 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on July 08, 2011, 05:18:12 AM
This one is different/interesting  [thumbsup]
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Zard2.jpg)

much better execution, but ugh that titanium is a pregnant dog to work with -- how many curve sections are weld there?  geebus
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on July 08, 2011, 07:38:38 AM
Imagine the labour cost in a pipe like that. Imagine every time the welder has to correct a mistake. I watched a pipe builder working on Ti once (with a good mask). It was sheer art.  A very fine and precise type of welding job for sure.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 08, 2011, 08:09:36 AM
Quote from: koko64 on July 08, 2011, 07:38:38 AM
Imagine the labour cost in a pipe like that. Imagine every time the welder has to correct a mistake. I watched a pipe builder working on Ti once (with a good mask). It was sheer art.  A very fine and precise type of welding job for sure.

It's the setup where all the work is, really.  Once you've got the pieces in the right orientation, you tack weld them all in place, then go back and do the full seam and knock the tack off.  It's not easy, but it's not crazy hard.  I have a mig setup so I can't do Ti easily, but I might try someday if I can get hold of a tig
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: akmnstr on July 08, 2011, 01:24:09 PM
Can we get past these ugly DUClings and get back to some cool Italian Bikes? [popcorn] [popcorn]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 08, 2011, 05:41:07 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Uts4gMxUHsY/ThVUwFfCqOI/AAAAAAAAUr0/rVJjuwm5-gU/s1600/IMG_8749-51.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 08, 2011, 05:42:29 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E0fD0leHaHg/ThVT8PrK36I/AAAAAAAAUrc/RsKul8Ps__Y/s640/guzzi%2Bv7%2Bsport.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: akmnstr on July 08, 2011, 07:42:53 PM
much better [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: akmnstr on July 08, 2011, 07:45:38 PM
(http://motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/classic_bikes/gilera_g150.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: akmnstr on July 08, 2011, 07:55:50 PM
(http://autobikegallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Gilera-600-SS-2.jpg)
(http://autobikegallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Gilera-600-SS.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 09, 2011, 11:52:27 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hG0NFLjMuOA/ThHTWEpORBI/AAAAAAAASqk/x4EBwuJw-MQ/s1600/DSC_2064.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x7L1qsfD1hM/ThHTKgt4QnI/AAAAAAAASqA/EGzeBSkZYVU/s1600/DSC_2037.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 09, 2011, 12:00:29 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LRJ7CJWRIxA/ThWyV9p5S6I/AAAAAAAAS0g/_tONb4sCn9Y/s1600/IMG_7738.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-38LFIVA1c0k/ThWybOvtSmI/AAAAAAAAS0w/LUbzoyELb5Q/s1600/IMG_7742.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EGi6ZbmOq-Y/ThWyYaCT31I/AAAAAAAAS0o/EEIn7kC93Ig/s1600/IMG_7740.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 09, 2011, 12:49:16 PM
paso or elefant 750 heads..  the vertical head exhaust looks dangerous..  too close to the chain for me..

pantah 500 engine with a 600 or 750 clutch

pantah 500 frame

860gt tank

marzocchi 38mm forks (can tell by the mudguard mount -- 4 bolt instead of 2 as on Pantahs with the 35mm marz or paioli forks)

lockheed drum brakes   [puke] [puke]  (ducatis have had disk brakes in the front since 70-72?  why?? they suck!!)

FRANKENSTEIN


Quote from: Travman on July 09, 2011, 12:00:29 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LRJ7CJWRIxA/ThWyV9p5S6I/AAAAAAAAS0g/_tONb4sCn9Y/s1600/IMG_7738.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 09, 2011, 12:54:12 PM
1983 Pantah 350SL

(http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Ducati%20350SL%20%201.jpg)

and the slimmed down 350XL

(http://motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/classic_bikes/350xl-pantah.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on July 10, 2011, 04:38:52 AM
Quote from: Travman on July 09, 2011, 11:52:27 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hG0NFLjMuOA/ThHTWEpORBI/AAAAAAAASqk/x4EBwuJw-MQ/s1600/DSC_2064.jpg)

Trav, where'd you find this picture?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 10, 2011, 08:33:53 AM
Quote from: DRKWNG on July 10, 2011, 04:38:52 AM
Trav, where'd you find this picture?
Here you go...  Careful it is not always safe for work.
http://caferacerculture.blogspot.com/?zx=1cf47c0674f0b01d (http://caferacerculture.blogspot.com/?zx=1cf47c0674f0b01d)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on July 10, 2011, 12:31:33 PM
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-L4MZujVZnaM/Thn9tTDrjII/AAAAAAAAASs/jYK5T9thH_8/s800/2011-07-06_19-00-48_865.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on July 10, 2011, 02:38:23 PM
Quote from: Travman on July 10, 2011, 08:33:53 AM
Here you go...  Careful it is not always safe for work.

[laugh] [laugh]

I like the random boob shot in there. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 10, 2011, 05:03:23 PM
Quote from: DRKWNG on July 10, 2011, 02:38:23 PM
[laugh] [laugh]

I like the random boob shot in there. 

motorcycle, motorcycle, motorcycle, motorcycle, boobs, motorcycle, motorcycle, motorcycle...

works for me
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bishamon on July 11, 2011, 05:36:41 AM
Quote from: DRKWNG on July 10, 2011, 04:38:52 AM
Trav, where'd you find this picture?

I have some more pics of that Sport 1000:

(http://toddbundy.com/IMGP7360.JPG)

(http://toddbundy.com/IMGP7565.JPG)

(http://toddbundy.com/WDW2010_1.bmp)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 11, 2011, 05:37:46 AM
I enjoy this French site too.  Again NSFW.
http://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/ (http://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on July 11, 2011, 04:58:17 PM
Warning, non-Italian content follows...

(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/triumph-bonneville-custom.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/triumph-bonneville-custom-1.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/triumph-bonneville-custom-3.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/triumph-bonneville-custom-4.jpg)

I still like it though...

;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 13, 2011, 07:29:55 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe%20IX/12668910.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe%20IX/kif_3610.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on July 14, 2011, 04:25:11 AM
That pic makes it look like the swingarm is welded to the subframe of that green and red Bimota!  Ouch!!   [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 14, 2011, 05:15:40 AM
Quote from: DucHead on July 14, 2011, 04:25:11 AM
That pic makes it look like the swingarm is welded to the subframe of that green and red Bimota!  Ouch!!   [laugh]

that vertical part goes behind the swingarm.. the colors are melding
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: monsta on July 14, 2011, 05:36:23 AM
any guess why they'd have carbs plus F.I ?

(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/triumph-bonneville-custom-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bishamon on July 14, 2011, 06:23:54 AM
(http://toddbundy.com/sepeda_motor_bimota_db5_1000_5.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on July 14, 2011, 10:14:41 AM
Quote from: monsta on July 14, 2011, 05:36:23 AM
any guess why they'd have carbs plus F.I ?

~~~SNIP~~~

Probably the same reason as why they have the faux patina...
and the oil cooler blocking the airflow to the cylinders...
and zip ties holding the front brake lines to the fork legs...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 14, 2011, 10:23:07 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on July 14, 2011, 10:14:41 AM
Probably the same reason as why they have the faux patina...

huh? ???

Quote
and the oil cooler blocking the airflow to the cylinders...

like on a monster?


Quoteand zip ties holding the front brake lines to the fork legs...

plenty of folks do this at the track...

srsly?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on July 14, 2011, 10:50:08 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on July 14, 2011, 10:23:07 AM
huh? ???

Take a look at the paintwork.

Quote from: ducatiz on July 14, 2011, 10:23:07 AM
like on a monster?

Sorry, I should have said TOTALLY blocking the airflow

Quote from: ducatiz on July 14, 2011, 10:23:07 AM
plenty of folks do this at the track...

srsly?

Conservative estimate is $4k for the suspension bits alone.
The best they can do is untrimmed zipties for the brake lines?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 14, 2011, 10:55:32 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on July 14, 2011, 10:50:08 AM
Take a look at the paintwork.

Sorry, I should have said TOTALLY blocking the airflow

Conservative estimate is $4k for the suspension bits alone.
The best they can do is untrimmed zipties for the brake lines?


but what does all that have to do with injectors in front of the carbs?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: avizpls on July 14, 2011, 11:09:05 AM
I think what he is saying is that the carbs are just for looks and the injector does the real work?

The oil cooler doesn't really block anything....air goes thru it by design. Air that will hten hit the engine itself, albeit at a slightly higher than ambient temperature.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 14, 2011, 11:19:23 AM
Quote from: avizpls on July 14, 2011, 11:09:05 AM
I think what he is saying is that the carbs are just for looks and the injector does the real work?

The oil cooler doesn't really block anything....air goes thru it by design. Air that will hten hit the engine itself, albeit at a slightly higher than ambient temperature.

seems crazy to put FCRs on a bike that isn't using them

i know that Triumph uses a funky throttle body that LOOKS like a carb so they keep the retro look, but using a carb for looks is just nvts..

here is a 100 with the fake carb throttle body
(http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/2009-triumph-bonneville-se-11.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: orangelion03 on July 14, 2011, 01:26:01 PM
To inject N2O?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 17, 2011, 05:18:23 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe%20IX/290411MV2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 17, 2011, 05:23:24 PM
Quote from: Travman on July 17, 2011, 05:18:23 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe%20IX/290411MV2.jpg)

those 5-spoke FPS wheels are on practically every late 70s thru mid 80s Italian bike.  I have them on my 81 Darmah, on the 84 Pantah TL .. Ducati used the magnesium version on the TT bikes.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 20, 2011, 02:46:10 AM
Moto Morini might live on.

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/07/moto-morini-lives-on-thanks-to-purchase-by-eagle-bike/ (http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/07/moto-morini-lives-on-thanks-to-purchase-by-eagle-bike/)
(http://www.motorcycledaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/071911top-i.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 20, 2011, 04:15:03 AM
(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/speedie11/radical-ducati-cafe-veloce-9.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bishamon on July 20, 2011, 06:48:26 AM
Quote from: Travman on July 20, 2011, 04:15:03 AM
(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/speedie11/radical-ducati-cafe-veloce-9.jpg)

I like the Cafe Veloce by Radical Ducati, though I prefer the look of the Sport 1000 tank compared to the GT1000 tank they used.

(http://toddbundy.com/CV2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 20, 2011, 08:08:13 AM
Quote from: Bishamon on July 20, 2011, 06:48:26 AM
I like the Cafe Veloce by Radical Ducati, though I prefer the look of the Sport 1000 tank compared to the GT1000 tank they used.
I too prefer the Sport 1000 tank, but I think both tanks are way too big. I wish the aftermarket would come out with Sport 1000 tank that was similar in shape, but much smaller.  The tank could be made smaller and still hold lots of fuel if it didn't have to accommodate an airbox. The aftermarket tank users could use pod filters.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bishamon on July 20, 2011, 11:06:30 AM
Quote from: Travman on July 20, 2011, 08:08:13 AM
I too prefer the Sport 1000 tank, but I think both tanks are way too big. I wish the aftermarket would come out with Sport 1000 tank that was similar in shape, but much smaller.  The tank could be made smaller and still hold lots of fuel if it didn't have to accommodate an airbox. The aftermarket tank users could use pod filters.

I don't find the tanks too large...  well, perhaps they are a little big.  Here is a custom Evan Wilcox tank, but I think the tail needs to be smaller:

(http://toddbundy.com/Evan_Wilcox_tank.jpg)

The tank looks too small, as it stands now.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: TitanMonsterS4R on July 20, 2011, 12:27:17 PM
Quote from: Bishamon on July 20, 2011, 06:48:26 AM
I like the Cafe Veloce by Radical Ducati, though I prefer the look of the Sport 1000 tank compared to the GT1000 tank they used.

(http://toddbundy.com/CV2.jpg)

that is a beautiful bike....AMAZING
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on July 20, 2011, 02:48:07 PM
The Cafe Veloce actually started off as a GT1000 according to RD.  And I guess I am on the other side of the fence as you guys.  I like the profile of the GT tank better, and I own a Sport1000.   [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 21, 2011, 05:28:34 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe%20IX/f-1-22-6192392_0PATfywR__DSC7169_6.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 21, 2011, 05:55:55 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gOLkdvasdnI/Tigc6Vk1IiI/AAAAAAAATEA/1IDfHsoNzc4/s1600/moto-guzzi-850t-2.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E0FedTuSu-c/Tigc5Lq7IOI/AAAAAAAATD8/rGJUdLPH4F4/s1600/moto-guzzi-850t-1.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--mwDMDSRav0/Tigc4PhIy1I/AAAAAAAATD4/jDiW1E7_wJA/s1600/moto-guzzi-850t.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on July 21, 2011, 09:46:34 AM
Quote from: Travman on July 20, 2011, 04:15:03 AM
(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/speedie11/radical-ducati-cafe-veloce-9.jpg)

I'd ride that!!   [thumbsup]  And I like the look of the GT tank better too.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 22, 2011, 12:44:38 PM
IMO the most beautiful motorcycle (they are a few others that are right there with it depending on my mood).
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe%20IX/sport1330.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe%20IX/_asport3817.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe%20IX/_asport3805.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on July 22, 2011, 05:50:40 PM
Quote from: Travman on July 21, 2011, 05:28:34 AM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe%20IX/f-1-22-6192392_0PATfywR__DSC7169_6.jpg)
This one does it for me.....  [drool] [drool]

Damn. I'm gonna have to find room for a Guzzi one of these days..... 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 28, 2011, 12:37:34 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6riclz0zpKg/Ti_6w2-boKI/AAAAAAAATJo/36n95K-gPNQ/s1600/1+%25282%2529.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C5fAHBvN7Yo/Ti_62E3kBuI/AAAAAAAATJ4/65qlATLq8q8/s1600/1+%25286%2529.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FCUPz7_D9w8/Ti_60hK7p3I/AAAAAAAATJ0/4u2rprmm_kk/s1600/1+%25285%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on July 28, 2011, 01:26:15 PM
<rant>

I wish all of the machines that made header wrap would burst into flame, never to run again.

Taking a major styling element of a motorcycle and wrapping it in some manky fabric so it looks like a second-hand mummy... just slays me.

Back to your regularly scheduled program.

</rant>
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zarn02 on July 28, 2011, 01:29:02 PM
I'll agree with you there.

My bike came with wrapped headers. I de-wrapped them and suffered itchy arms (my fault for absentmindedness) all while promising terrible things upon the previous owner if I found the pipes rusted underneath.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on July 28, 2011, 04:27:27 PM
I really shouldn't complain, it's not *my* ride.  :-\

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on July 28, 2011, 08:49:59 PM
Glad I'm not the only one who's never quite understood why anybody would wrap exhaust headers in unsightly bandages.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 29, 2011, 04:54:37 AM
Wrapping serves a practical purpose and can be used to good effect.  Yes design is important, but so is not setting your ass or leg on fire.

I think it looks like crap too, unless it's done PERFECTLY and even then, the pipes usually look better.  One of my SS came with full wrap.. ugh..  Took it all off and got the headers coated.. Much better.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 29, 2011, 07:42:04 AM
+1 to Ducatiz's comments.  Header wrap has become a little too popular and I see it all too often now, but it does serve a purpose and on certain bikes it looks right. If the bike looks a little rough around the edges like the Grease Monkey style then it can work. On a nice shiney bike like that Moto Guzzi V7 Sport above, it would never work.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on July 29, 2011, 09:12:58 AM
Quote from: Travman on July 28, 2011, 12:37:34 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6riclz0zpKg/Ti_6w2-boKI/AAAAAAAATJo/36n95K-gPNQ/s1600/1+%25282%2529.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C5fAHBvN7Yo/Ti_62E3kBuI/AAAAAAAATJ4/65qlATLq8q8/s1600/1+%25286%2529.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FCUPz7_D9w8/Ti_60hK7p3I/AAAAAAAATJ0/4u2rprmm_kk/s1600/1+%25285%2529.jpg)

Holy poop i need that. Would look great in my man cave.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 29, 2011, 09:13:51 AM
Quote from: yamifixer on July 29, 2011, 09:12:58 AM
Holy poop i need that. Would look great in my man cave.

i hate that term.  it just sounds so...  bad.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 29, 2011, 11:24:16 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FFs9gIVZot4/Ti6up7-4OoI/AAAAAAAAU0E/mONorKkUAzA/s640/DSCN7564.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on July 29, 2011, 12:35:23 PM
Quote from: yamifixer on July 29, 2011, 09:12:58 AM
Holy poop i need that. Would look great in my man cave.

Would look great in my man cave bar.

better?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zarn02 on July 29, 2011, 02:03:07 PM
How about we split the difference. It'd look great in your man bar.


. . . .


Wait...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Mad King Pepe' on August 01, 2011, 07:00:08 AM
Not production ready, but Italian and Cool!

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2011/07/27/nembo-32-inverted-3-cylinder-track-test/ (http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2011/07/27/nembo-32-inverted-3-cylinder-track-test/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 01, 2011, 07:09:39 AM
Quote from: The Mad King Pepe' on August 01, 2011, 07:00:08 AM
Not production ready, but Italian and Cool!

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2011/07/27/nembo-32-inverted-3-cylinder-track-test/ (http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2011/07/27/nembo-32-inverted-3-cylinder-track-test/)

they have to make the seat about 2mm thick to keep the rider from being 8ft in the air

(http://thekneeslider.com/images/2011/07/nembo-32-inverted-3-cylinder-rider.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 03, 2011, 05:33:31 AM
Wow.  This guy turns out the best Guzzi cafe style bikes.
http://www.kaffee-maschine.net/html/en/html/machine1_1.php (http://www.kaffee-maschine.net/html/en/html/machine1_1.php)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/moto-guzzi-california.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/moto-guzzi-california-1.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/moto-guzzi-california-2.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/moto-guzzi-california-3.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/moto-guzzi-california-4.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/moto-guzzi-california-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: gOoIe B on August 03, 2011, 01:59:58 PM
^ hubba hubba!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: iRam on August 03, 2011, 09:14:06 PM
Daym! That thing is wicked!   [clap]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on August 04, 2011, 03:39:04 AM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/moto-guzzi-california.jpg)
wow...  [clap]

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 07, 2011, 02:17:41 PM
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/lemon.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mojo S2R on August 09, 2011, 09:39:09 PM
Quote from: Travman on August 07, 2011, 02:17:41 PM
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/lemon.jpg)

[thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 10, 2011, 10:47:59 AM
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-07-11/jigtqjvegkavzghBuAlHdEkIxpdlvDtbrcmCGBirgmFkCoiFApzakepnkIDr/Ewing_20110706_9721_F.jpg.scaled1000.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJFZAE65UYRT34AOQ&Expires=1312998883&Signature=M1GXhhSwVDHsIEMckx7%2F5zz1%2BDU%3D)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 10, 2011, 10:59:47 AM
(http://www.esportbike.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=10193&stc=1&d=1210613876)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 11, 2011, 05:38:55 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rg1lUCTJtPo/TjkMAPY5naI/AAAAAAAATPQ/BRXdHyIE8XE/s1600/Picture186.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fI4Ng-NrzyA/TjkMGBdEG1I/AAAAAAAATPg/_OXZ2M7TAfc/s1600/Picture195.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A0YBFbQBSHg/TjkMBiWDjXI/AAAAAAAATPU/jHyn--jTvXM/s1600/Picture192.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on August 11, 2011, 09:39:21 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on August 10, 2011, 10:59:47 AM
(http://www.esportbike.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=10193&stc=1&d=1210613876)

But that Beemer will kick that Guzzi's butt.   [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on August 11, 2011, 09:50:03 AM
Quote from: MadDuck on August 11, 2011, 09:39:21 AM
But that Beemer will kick that Guzzi's butt.   [laugh]

Can anyone offer me a translation of the cartoon?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 11, 2011, 09:52:18 AM
Quote from: NorDog on August 11, 2011, 09:50:03 AM
Can anyone offer me a translation of the cartoon?

"Look, a Guzzi with saggy tits"
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 12, 2011, 06:19:38 PM
(http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg17/scaled.php?server=17&filename=ducatipantahracer.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=480)
(http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg829/scaled.php?server=829&filename=clubd01.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=480)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on August 14, 2011, 12:34:10 PM
Interesting. [thumbsup]

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2011/motogp/laguna/stanton2/9a.htm (http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2011/motogp/laguna/stanton2/9a.htm)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 19, 2011, 09:55:30 AM
Currently on fleabay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170683921678 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170683921678)

Seller says it is 365lbs.  That's not hard to believe, the SL was 388 from the factory.  It looks like it has magnesium wheels, lighter than the originals, aftermarket triple.  Also has short reach manifolds which means either FCR or Dellorto 40 carbs -- and no airbox.  Relocated battery (shorai?) and CF exhaust.  The fairings are not the original -- the lights are gone, and I bet they are CF as is that seat.  No turn signals.  

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$%28KGrHqJ,%21iwE4qcKjPEtBOTT0Mms4Q%7E%7E48_3.JPG)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$%28KGrHqF,%21i8E4rUVoye%28BOTT1UdRDg%7E%7E48_3.JPG)


Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Düb Lüv on August 21, 2011, 06:52:47 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on August 19, 2011, 09:55:30 AM
Currently on fleabay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170683921678 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170683921678)

Seller says it is 365lbs.  That's not hard to believe, the SL was 388 from the factory.  It looks like it has magnesium wheels, lighter than the originals, aftermarket triple.  Also has short reach manifolds which means either FCR or Dellorto 40 carbs -- and no airbox.  Relocated battery (shorai?) and CF exhaust.  The fairings are not the original -- the lights are gone, and I bet they are CF as is that seat.  No turn signals.  

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$%28KGrHqJ,%21iwE4qcKjPEtBOTT0Mms4Q%7E%7E48_3.JPG)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$%28KGrHqF,%21i8E4rUVoye%28BOTT1UdRDg%7E%7E48_3.JPG)




saw this last week and is saved in "my ebay". nice piece
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on August 21, 2011, 08:03:55 PM
How can you even see the manifolds and where the battery is from those 2 pics?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zarn02 on August 21, 2011, 08:09:23 PM
Quote from: fastwin on August 21, 2011, 08:03:55 PM
How can you even see the manifolds and where the battery is from those 2 pics?

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=51522.msg949049#msg949049 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=51522.msg949049#msg949049)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desmo Demon on August 21, 2011, 08:35:54 PM
1994 Bimota DB2....Mine all mine!  ;D

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d32/Kramer_Krazy/DB2_right.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: supertjeduc on August 22, 2011, 05:31:18 AM
(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v31/p634314880-4.jpg)

(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v28/p587837969-4.jpg)

(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v33/p859166613-4.jpg)

(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v31/p900364676-4.jpg)

(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v29/p687333018-4.jpg)

(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v30/p930430501-4.jpg)

(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v33/p1043172803-4.jpg)

(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v28/p859129650-4.jpg)

(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v30/p783771210-4.jpg)

(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v34/p837839270-4.jpg)

(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v30/p921010257-4.jpg)

(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v31/p846722771-4.jpg)

(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v28/p649679928-4.jpg)

(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v31/p983071864-4.jpg)

(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v34/p918937725-4.jpg)

(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v31/p1012271801-4.jpg)

All made yesterday , nice day in the netherlands
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duc Buz on August 23, 2011, 07:27:13 AM
^
Picture 9, that one looks fun.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on August 24, 2011, 07:58:28 PM

From the lawn at Pebble Beach last Sunday before the Concours. From my son's Blackberry as he was working the event.

(http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/280726-2/IMG00292-20110821-0847.jpg)

For those who might be unfamiliar... http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/Mike-Hailwood-Ducati-Isle-Of-Man-TT-Steve-Wynne.aspx (http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/Mike-Hailwood-Ducati-Isle-Of-Man-TT-Steve-Wynne.aspx)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 24, 2011, 08:01:33 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on August 24, 2011, 07:58:28 PM
From the lawn at Pebble Beach last Sunday before the Concours. From my son's Blackberry as he was working the event.

(http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/280726-2/IMG00292-20110821-0847.jpg)

For those who might be unfamiliar... http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/Mike-Hailwood-Ducati-Isle-Of-Man-TT-Steve-Wynne.aspx (http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/Mike-Hailwood-Ducati-Isle-Of-Man-TT-Steve-Wynne.aspx)

are those the FPS magnesium 5 spokers?  they look grotty.. such a bike though... oooof
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on August 24, 2011, 08:21:09 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on August 24, 2011, 08:01:33 PM
are those the FPS magnesium 5 spokers?  they look grotty.. such a bike though... oooof

I'm PD sure those are Campagnolo magnesium wheels as I was going to buy a set from Reno until he told me that they had a "sell by date" of at best three years. Reno is an honest guy!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 25, 2011, 06:26:54 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zcl9pARxXno/TlEFxcIzDEI/AAAAAAAAVSs/guzkagkeXzs/s1600/26153921249558894371412.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hCk1631w9Kc/TlEFyNfJL1I/AAAAAAAAVTU/14rxR54SR-I/s1600/25424921249270887171412.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: hunduc on August 25, 2011, 07:19:54 AM
love this. could this be a radical ducati tank on a monster?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 25, 2011, 07:30:34 AM
Quote from: hunduc on August 25, 2011, 07:19:54 AM
love this. could this be a radical ducati tank on a monster?

it looks like one of Chris Kelley's tanks..

http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/products/tanks/ca-cycleworks-4-3-gallon-tank-for-ducati-monster-s2r (http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/products/tanks/ca-cycleworks-4-3-gallon-tank-for-ducati-monster-s2r)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 25, 2011, 07:34:32 AM
Quote from: hunduc on August 25, 2011, 07:19:54 AM
love this. could this be a radical ducati tank on a monster?
Looks like it was custom made. Here is where I saw it.
http://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2011/08/ducati-monster-erky.html (http://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2011/08/ducati-monster-erky.html)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FYqlLKiFaZ0/TlEFwtuFb_I/AAAAAAAAVSM/p2Aj3xPsb_c/s1600/rrte.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 25, 2011, 07:37:20 AM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on August 24, 2011, 08:21:09 PM
I'm PD sure those are Campagnolo magnesium wheels as I was going to buy a set from Reno until he told me that they had a "sell by date" of at best three years. Reno is an honest guy!

Ah, yeah..  The FPS and Campagnolos were identical.  I have a set of the FPS on my Darmah, they look the same, just a bit closer to new...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on August 25, 2011, 01:51:03 PM
Quote from: Travman on August 25, 2011, 06:26:54 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zcl9pARxXno/TlEFxcIzDEI/AAAAAAAAVSs/guzkagkeXzs/s1600/26153921249558894371412.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hCk1631w9Kc/TlEFyNfJL1I/AAAAAAAAVTU/14rxR54SR-I/s1600/25424921249270887171412.jpg)

That looks really nice.  Well, except for the headlight.   ;D  Funny though, as I think the headlight looks better on this bike than it does on the new gen monsters.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on August 25, 2011, 02:14:22 PM
Quote from: DRKWNG on August 25, 2011, 01:51:03 PM
That looks really nice.  Well, except for the headlight.   ;D  Funny though, as I think the headlight looks better on this bike than it does on the new gen monsters.

FYI

As "unusual" as that headlight looks, some fairly extensive wind tunnel work must have been done on that unit, combined with the new-style bikini fairing and mirrors. I first noted this when I test-rode a 696 and had fogotten my ear plugs. My Schuberth helmet (C1 = Concept) had become almost silent at 65 MPH. Amazing!

For the last couple of years I've been tooting around on a T-100 Bonneville. Now, I'm 5' 8+", but my son who is 6' 3" and wears a C2 noticed the same thing when he first rode my 796. Almost silent! The buffeting on the T-100 can also be pretty severe at 70 MPH. On the 796 I'm not even getting half that much buffeting at 90 MPH, which is as fast as I've been while it's still bedding in.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on August 25, 2011, 02:23:09 PM
It's still ugly. 

;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucatiTorrey on August 26, 2011, 11:19:05 AM
there is a whole thread on here about how old lights look better on new monsters, and new lights look better on old monsters, its funny. There are some pictures too, search for it sometime.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: thought on August 26, 2011, 11:52:31 AM
that mashup bike is pretty cool... would love to see them make a s4rs into that look.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on August 26, 2011, 01:51:07 PM
Quote from: DucatiTorrey on August 26, 2011, 11:19:05 AM
search for it sometime.

No.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on August 26, 2011, 02:59:53 PM
Quote from: DRKWNG on August 26, 2011, 01:51:07 PM
No.

[laugh] [clap]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 31, 2011, 06:49:08 PM
Ducati Muletto
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ducati-muletto.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ducati-muletto-1.jpg)
http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-muletto (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-muletto)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 31, 2011, 06:53:34 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aZYuIObue7I/TjpkJcAyN_I/AAAAAAAATUM/oTL3Py83F2w/s1600/blackjack-4.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l2cGUj-L3t0/TjpkGQZNQ7I/AAAAAAAATUA/ATTFxgdkcn0/s1600/blackjack1.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uBukIS_RbZw/TjpkFZXe9QI/AAAAAAAATT8/ybceAZNcr-o/s1600/blackjack.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jzHt5NTwH9s/TjpkKZqLmUI/AAAAAAAATUQ/g7uQVz-1LaY/s1600/blackjack5.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jvax on September 10, 2011, 08:09:33 AM
(http://www.virginducati.com/enjoy/custom/img/67/main.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jvax on September 10, 2011, 08:12:00 AM
CHR Monster

(http://www.virginducati.com/enjoy/custom/img/54/main.jpg)

(http://www.virginducati.com/enjoy/custom/img/50/main.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 19, 2011, 02:08:35 PM
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab305/terryb757/album%203/P4230093.jpg)
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab305/terryb757/album%203/P9300039.jpg)
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab305/terryb757/album%203/P9300102.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 19, 2011, 04:28:07 PM
I've not seen a dry clutch on a Morini, but I am not surprised.  Morini is really the half brother of Ducati, factory was only about 10 miles away.  Love that 72° engine
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on September 19, 2011, 05:11:00 PM
Currently on eBay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1910-Frera-Milano-original-super-Rare-than-Harley-/270818080994?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item3f0e03f8e2#v4-39 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1910-Frera-Milano-original-super-Rare-than-Harley-/270818080994?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item3f0e03f8e2#v4-39)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/nordog59/ItalianofDMF01.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/nordog59/ItalianforDMF03.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on September 20, 2011, 04:44:23 AM
Every time I see a Morini pic.... I want my old one back.

Quote from: ducatiz on September 19, 2011, 04:28:07 PM
Love that 72° engine
+1.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 20, 2011, 04:49:45 AM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ducati-900ss-siegl-1.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ducati-900ss-siegl.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ducati-900ss-siegl-4.jpg)

http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-900ss-siegl#more-12767 (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-900ss-siegl#more-12767)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 20, 2011, 05:16:12 AM
Quote from: Travman on September 20, 2011, 04:49:45 AM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ducati-900ss-siegl-4.jpg)
i posted an emoticon here but decided it was probably not a good idea to leave it as an image.  you can click thru yourself.

NSFW wanking smiley (http://www.marriedandflirtingchat.com/forums/images/smilies/love-smiley-086%20wank.gif)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: avizpls on September 20, 2011, 05:32:51 AM
Love smiley wank.gif lol
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 28, 2011, 10:28:52 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9zbd3Q2bMes/TmSEw3RQp-I/AAAAAAAATm8/pzpL-2Qnc48/s1600/01082011%2528003%2529+copia.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0HbRcywUFPg/TmSENMmWGJI/AAAAAAAATmg/gkjqANb42M0/s1600/01082011%2528010%2529+copia.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wxf6HuwrIEk/TmSEJn48wNI/AAAAAAAATmY/EUlZxgTKqE8/s1600/01082011%2528011%2529+copia.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jZGW6qLnMcY/TmSES5pvwOI/AAAAAAAATmk/Y5_K_rIkyY8/s1600/01082011%2528009%2529+copia.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ulqv8qcqocQ/TmSErmajG3I/AAAAAAAATm4/4z2b64wLwjA/s1600/01082011%2528004%2529+copia.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on October 01, 2011, 07:41:22 PM
This was the winner of Best Italian Bike at AceToberfest 2011 in Chicago.  [clap]

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6156/6201934123_3f9a9d52ea.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6201934123/)
IMG_2736 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6201934123/#) by ricknieto (http://www.flickr.com/people/65036619@N04/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6170/6202445608_ecbc5be2bd.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6202445608/)
IMG_2714 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6202445608/#) by ricknieto (http://www.flickr.com/people/65036619@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 02, 2011, 11:48:38 AM
These guys made the other 900SS cafe (Union) here:(http://www.unionmotorcycle.com/images/bikes/customs/ducati/ducati_main.jpg)


This is a 93 900SS reworked.  The frame is modified from the engine mounts back.  Tank is unmodified.  I have a 92 900ss tank the vent bump is a little round deal instead of the later rectangular style.  I do not like the front at all.   The round headlight looks out of place to me on that bike -- it's too small and recessed.  I would have used the square original light flush mounted.  It reminds me too much of the MH900e which I can't stand (the front of)

(http://www.unionmotorcycle.com/images/bikes/customs/ducati_ss/ducati_ss_main_large.jpg)
(http://www.unionmotorcycle.com/images/bikes/customs/ducati_ss/ducati_ss_01.jpg)
(http://www.unionmotorcycle.com/images/bikes/customs/ducati_ss/ducati_ss_02.jpg)
(http://www.unionmotorcycle.com/images/bikes/customs/ducati_ss/ducati_ss_03.jpg)
(http://www.unionmotorcycle.com/images/bikes/customs/ducati_ss/ducati_ss_04.jpg)
(http://www.unionmotorcycle.com/images/bikes/customs/ducati_ss/ducati_ss_05.jpg)
(http://www.unionmotorcycle.com/images/bikes/customs/ducati_ss/ducati_ss_06.jpg)
(http://www.unionmotorcycle.com/images/bikes/customs/ducati_ss/ducati_ss_07.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on October 02, 2011, 02:16:07 PM
Quote from: Travman on September 28, 2011, 10:28:52 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9zbd3Q2bMes/TmSEw3RQp-I/AAAAAAAATm8/pzpL-2Qnc48/s1600/01082011%2528003%2529+copia.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0HbRcywUFPg/TmSENMmWGJI/AAAAAAAATmg/gkjqANb42M0/s1600/01082011%2528010%2529+copia.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wxf6HuwrIEk/TmSEJn48wNI/AAAAAAAATmY/EUlZxgTKqE8/s1600/01082011%2528011%2529+copia.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jZGW6qLnMcY/TmSES5pvwOI/AAAAAAAATmk/Y5_K_rIkyY8/s1600/01082011%2528009%2529+copia.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ulqv8qcqocQ/TmSErmajG3I/AAAAAAAATm4/4z2b64wLwjA/s1600/01082011%2528004%2529+copia.jpg)


Ahhh... no rear brake? ???
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 02, 2011, 02:19:48 PM
Ducatiz, I love it. I like the side view of the bike. The fairing is set at a good angle which is matched by the angle of the silver paint on top of the tank and the angle of the Ducati logo.  You're right about the little recessed headlight though. It needs to be larger.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 02, 2011, 03:24:02 PM
Either larger and flush or the original square. 

I might have them modify a frame.  I really want one of these.  Although I am 50/50 about the seat, I might prefer the SL type seat for mine with the Imola fairing.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on October 02, 2011, 10:08:59 PM
since we're picking it apart.
I don't like either fender on this bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 03, 2011, 05:13:35 AM
Quote from: Raux on October 02, 2011, 10:08:59 PM
since we're picking it apart.
I don't like either fender on this bike.
You're right, especially the rear fender.  It could just be removed entirely.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 03, 2011, 05:15:10 AM
Quote from: Travman on October 03, 2011, 05:13:35 AM
You're right, especially the rear fender.  It could just be removed entirely.

they don't bother me so much.  i like the front style.  the rear i could leave off too, but i assume they built these bikes for riding and without that hugger, the tail is going to look like crap after a season of gravel and crap coming up.  BTDT
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 77south on October 03, 2011, 08:54:46 AM
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E0_ly9YrgohY/Tom8ZkDdosI/AAAAAAAABG4/B4oFUi8jrFU/s800/IMG_1123.JPG)


(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-auNHJt_GAzc/Tom8bGRy-WI/AAAAAAAABG8/j-%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3EX7YKebh5M/s800/IMG_1129.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3EX0NYuCCLLok/Tom8bvHf2FI/AAAAAAAABHA/2NqSZqTghgE/s800/IMG_1134.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3EAnM9a8viVKI/Tom8cdHlpmI/AAAAAAAABHE/3vu184yax_o/s800/IMG_1140.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3EQqPdIlRnAyI/Tom8dzw7sCI/AAAAAAAABHI/o0dj28RbKwU/s800/IMG_1149.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3Eil99AOc_rPg/Tom8ehZ7s0I/AAAAAAAABHM/UBismCUYos8/s800/IMG_1153.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3EJLvtPh6Gx_8/Tom8fE9IOHI/AAAAAAAABHQ/M0SmqTrKbUA/s800/IMG_1156.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3EEKiu8JK1EBY/Tom8gLXlUtI/AAAAAAAABHU/IvfbwcON5SA/s800/IMG_1159.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3EYvMVPJDym2o/Tom8iYw8OoI/AAAAAAAABHY/ow4s7DBDDdQ/s800/IMG_1160.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E2iS5nz4XHDI/Tom8i9qzzII/AAAAAAAABHc/jIBIgropgZE/s800/IMG_1164.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3EUTg27cfefTk/Tom8jPpeeqI/AAAAAAAABHg/GOmKGob_M1M/s800/IMG_1177.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3ERrJ0EXTxkZI/Tom8mOMoaZI/AAAAAAAABHk/y2uXkrkIVhg/s800/IMG_1178.JPG)








Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: m1moto on October 04, 2011, 07:38:04 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y1HBWuSBiL8/TosXeMxhvcI/AAAAAAAAABU/kSQ-cpjgD78/s1600/02-moto-guzzi-stelvio.jpg)
More info BikeExif - http://www.bikeexif.com/moto-guzzi-stelvio (http://www.bikeexif.com/moto-guzzi-stelvio)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SzEeAAC6zLQ/TosXemwJhGI/AAAAAAAAABY/3p2at9tIyrQ/s1600/01_jlmekaniikka_bike_02_01.jpg)
More info Pipe Burn - http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2011/10/4/jl-mekaniikkas-996-compressore.html (http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2011/10/4/jl-mekaniikkas-996-compressore.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on October 04, 2011, 10:35:48 AM
Quote from: m1moto on October 04, 2011, 07:38:04 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SzEeAAC6zLQ/TosXemwJhGI/AAAAAAAAABY/3p2at9tIyrQ/s1600/01_jlmekaniikka_bike_02_01.jpg)
More info Pipe Burn - http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2011/10/4/jl-mekaniikkas-996-compressore.html (http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2011/10/4/jl-mekaniikkas-996-compressore.html)

look at the details on that.

horizontal shock, frame attached to the heads, etc... think new SBK
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 04, 2011, 10:42:49 AM
Quote from: Raux on October 04, 2011, 10:35:48 AM
look at the details on that.

horizontal shock, frame attached to the heads, etc... think new SBK

that desmoquattro head better be supported in some other way besides the studs then, because the engine torquing plus the frame flex is going to yank it off those studs.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bishamon on October 04, 2011, 12:06:24 PM
Quote from: Raux on October 04, 2011, 10:35:48 AM
look at the details on that.

horizontal shock, frame attached to the heads, etc... think new SBK

Crazy!

It looks mighty uncomfortable.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: gOoIe B on October 04, 2011, 12:34:42 PM
Quote from: m1moto on October 04, 2011, 07:38:04 AM

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SzEeAAC6zLQ/TosXemwJhGI/AAAAAAAAABY/3p2at9tIyrQ/s1600/01_jlmekaniikka_bike_02_01.jpg)

holy.  fuggin.  shit.

I LIKE!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zarn02 on October 04, 2011, 01:53:33 PM
Quote from: m1moto on October 04, 2011, 07:38:04 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SzEeAAC6zLQ/TosXemwJhGI/AAAAAAAAABY/3p2at9tIyrQ/s1600/01_jlmekaniikka_bike_02_01.jpg)

That is... interesting.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: akmnstr on October 05, 2011, 10:26:55 AM
Where is the radiator?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 05, 2011, 12:05:56 PM
Quote from: akmnstr on October 05, 2011, 10:26:55 AM
Where is the radiator?

shhhhhhhhhhhhhh...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zarn02 on October 05, 2011, 12:10:58 PM
Quote from: akmnstr on October 05, 2011, 10:26:55 AM
Where is the radiator?

Looks like it's under the seat.

(http://www.pipeburn.com/storage/04_10_2011_jlmekaniikka_bike_02_05.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 05, 2011, 12:11:41 PM
Quote from: zarn02 on October 05, 2011, 12:10:58 PM
Looks like it's under the seat.

(http://www.pipeburn.com/storage/04_10_2011_jlmekaniikka_bike_02_05.jpg)

that's pretty creative.. if you are looking to cook your sack
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 05, 2011, 01:46:37 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r6QWPO4PHBs/TowLZ3WsTzI/AAAAAAAAUGM/ZlIQFkWNq00/s1600/1+%252857%2529.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-izbusRqDoXs/TowLYb1kGkI/AAAAAAAAUGE/tNMRDSd7RO0/s1600/1+%252855%2529.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-URc6pAJ6r7I/TowLZL4bgCI/AAAAAAAAUGI/QAEl0u7e8fE/s1600/1+%252856%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 05, 2011, 04:43:24 PM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/MotoGuzzi850T_5.jpg?t=1317857924)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on October 05, 2011, 04:49:01 PM
Your bike doesn't count.

[cheeky]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 05, 2011, 04:58:51 PM
Quote from: DRKWNG on October 05, 2011, 04:49:01 PM
Your bike doesn't count.

[cheeky]
True, it isn't very cool looking when you see the whole bike, what with the tacky fiberglass saddlebags and dorky seat. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 07, 2011, 05:17:44 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q91wNrmNic8/To6rOF0H0tI/AAAAAAAAUIU/ZKddR8jtscE/s640/ducati-monster-1000ds-4.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HghM4l_QaeI/To6rExDwRCI/AAAAAAAAUIQ/IsNyWzblCNo/s640/ducati-monster-1000ds-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 08, 2011, 05:00:40 PM

(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/benelli-sei.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/benelli-sei-1.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/benelli-sei-2.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/benelli-sei-5.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/benelli-sei-6.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on October 08, 2011, 05:09:13 PM
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6156/6224760192_269e12189a.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6224760192/)
IMG_2907 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6224760192/#) by ricknieto (http://www.flickr.com/people/65036619@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on October 08, 2011, 05:15:43 PM
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6176/6224757444_75b82f5199.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6224757444/)
IMG_2624 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6224757444/#) by ricknieto (http://www.flickr.com/people/65036619@N04/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6179/6224234853_58a8fb7b2c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6224234853/)
IMG_2232 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6224234853/#) by ricknieto (http://www.flickr.com/people/65036619@N04/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6237/6224235029_46200bca46.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6224235029/)
IMG_2261 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6224235029/#) by ricknieto (http://www.flickr.com/people/65036619@N04/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6218/6224756788_ae84e9f546.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6224756788/)
IMG_2585 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6224756788/#) by ricknieto (http://www.flickr.com/people/65036619@N04/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6173/6224235581_324e800f24.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6224235581/)
IMG_2555 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6224235581/#) by ricknieto (http://www.flickr.com/people/65036619@N04/), on Flickr


(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6220/6224759850_4a9c634a53.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6224759850/)
IMG_2899 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6224759850/#) by ricknieto (http://www.flickr.com/people/65036619@N04/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6166/6224238569_b53564571d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6224238569/)
IMG_2898 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6224238569/#) by ricknieto (http://www.flickr.com/people/65036619@N04/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6041/6224237897_5de298d56a.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6224237897/)
IMG_2872 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6224237897/#) by ricknieto (http://www.flickr.com/people/65036619@N04/), on Flickr

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6060/6224757046_20bf606621.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6224757046/)
IMG_2591 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/6224757046/#) by ricknieto (http://www.flickr.com/people/65036619@N04/), on Flickr



Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on October 08, 2011, 05:17:29 PM
Quote from: Travman on October 08, 2011, 05:00:40 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/benelli-sei.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/benelli-sei-1.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/benelli-sei-2.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/benelli-sei-5.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/benelli-sei-6.jpg)

That is a work of art
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on October 09, 2011, 03:43:48 AM
Quote from: Travman on October 08, 2011, 05:00:40 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/benelli-sei.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/benelli-sei-1.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/benelli-sei-2.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/benelli-sei-5.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/benelli-sei-6.jpg)

(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z53/b_upton/facepalm/daffyjerkingoff.gif)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 09, 2011, 05:43:58 AM
Quote from: DRKWNG on October 09, 2011, 03:43:48 AM
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z53/b_upton/facepalm/daffyjerkingoff.gif)


Veeerrrrry sneaky
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on October 09, 2011, 07:54:06 AM
 [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] Great. There went my coffee all over the damn keyboard!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 09, 2011, 07:56:03 AM
NCR M4 One Shot - Claimed to have 132hp and weigh 286lbs

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/ncr-m4-one-shot/#more-25529 (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/ncr-m4-one-shot/#more-25529)
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/NCR-M4-Carbon-Right-Side.jpg)
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/ncr-m4-one-shot/ncr-m4-right-front-1.jpg)
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/ncr-m4-one-shot/ncr-m4-carbon-front.jpg)
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/ncr-m4-one-shot/ncr-m4-carbon-left-rear-1.jpg)
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/ncr-m4-one-shot/ncr-m4-right-side-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 09, 2011, 09:11:24 AM
The M4 is 286 lbs, the M4 One Shot is 278!!

278 lbs and 132hp??  FML!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on October 09, 2011, 11:18:26 AM
 [thumbsup] Well, I am a new member, and have just looked through the whole 102 pages of this thread. I have owned a Jota, a Falcone, a Le Mans, a Griso, a V11, and the odd Benelli, I've realised what is missing in my life. Now, where's that sack with £40,000 in it, so I can get a 750 MV Sport? I can vividly remember seeing a brand new one in a shop in Bradford in the early 70's. It was £2500. Mind you, it may as well have been £25,000,000 as I was an apprentice on £8 a week!!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on October 09, 2011, 11:31:44 AM
Welcome to the madness! [thumbsup] [beer] This is one of my favorite threads. The whole forum is great... members aren't so bad either. [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 09, 2011, 04:12:49 PM
What to you think is going on with the oil cooler on the NCR M4?  The upper part appears to be the oil cooler while the lower part is closed off with carbon fiber and appears to have a coolant hose coming out of the back. 

(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/ncr-m4-one-shot/ncr-m4-carbon-right-side-close-up-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 09, 2011, 04:14:43 PM
Just taking another look.  I wonder if the headlight bucket and trim ring are made of titanium?  Also just noticed that the carbon fiber tail section appears to be removable for a different look.

(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/ncr-m4-one-shot/ncr-m4-right-side-2.jpg)
vs.
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/ncr-m4-one-shot/ncr-m4-carbon-right-side.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on October 09, 2011, 04:23:38 PM
Quote from: Travman on October 09, 2011, 04:12:49 PM
What to you think is going on with the oil cooler on the NCR M4?  The upper part appears to be the oil cooler while the lower part is closed off with carbon fiber and appears to have a coolant hose coming out of the back. 


Electronics compartment?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on October 09, 2011, 05:40:55 PM
Ugh, that seat (and I use that term liberally) and low bars makes my back/butt hurt just looking at it. [bang]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on October 09, 2011, 05:46:28 PM
Quote from: fastwin on October 09, 2011, 05:40:55 PM
Ugh, that seat (and I use that term liberally) and low bars makes my back/butt hurt just looking at it. [bang]

And you call yourself a Sport1000 owner.   [roll]  I'll be taking that card now...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on October 09, 2011, 05:50:12 PM
Hey, so I'm old and slow and my Sport 1000 has the DP "comfort seat" [bang] and high bars. Pry that card out of my cold dead hands junior! [laugh] [laugh] I'm still jonesin' over those BSTs of yours!!! [thumbsup] How cool is that? ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on October 09, 2011, 05:52:05 PM
Quote from: fastwin on October 09, 2011, 05:50:12 PM
I'm still jonesin' over those BSTs of yours!!!

All it takes is money.   :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on October 09, 2011, 06:24:51 PM
Money. What's that? ;D Bet those high dollar wheels make a big handling difference. [thumbsup] [Dolph] The stock wheels I think are made from lead... as you well know. [roll] Lighter rolling stock has to make huge improvements on any scooter. Hey, maybe that's what's wrong with the GP11?? [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 09, 2011, 06:41:41 PM
Quote from: Travman on October 09, 2011, 04:12:49 PM
What to you think is going on with the oil cooler on the NCR M4?  The upper part appears to be the oil cooler while the lower part is closed off with carbon fiber and appears to have a coolant hose coming out of the back.  

(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/ncr-m4-one-shot/ncr-m4-carbon-right-side-close-up-2.jpg)

hmm

secondary oil cooler for the heads/cams?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on October 09, 2011, 06:48:27 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on October 09, 2011, 06:41:41 PM
hmm

secondary oil cooler for the heads/cams?

That carbon panel on the back wouldn't let the air pass through...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 09, 2011, 06:52:24 PM
Quote from: DRKWNG on October 09, 2011, 06:48:27 PM
That carbon panel on the back wouldn't let the air pass through...

Yeah, I thought about that.  Actually that connector looks like a ganged electronics connector. 

(http://www.electronicscomponentsworld.com/imagemanager_net/images/oct06/cir_pr_7x5.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on October 09, 2011, 06:59:27 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on October 09, 2011, 06:52:24 PM
Yeah, I thought about that.  Actually that connector looks like a ganged electronics connector. 

(http://www.electronicscomponentsworld.com/imagemanager_net/images/oct06/cir_pr_7x5.jpg)

Yeah, I was thinking that Lars was on to something there.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 10, 2011, 06:48:36 PM
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab305/terryb757/album%203/3329239884_b9d9125668_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 10, 2011, 06:49:00 PM
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab305/terryb757/album%203/tumblr_lspk34fIyL1qlbtloo1_1280.jpg)
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab305/terryb757/album%203/tumblr_lspk34fIyL1qlbtloo2_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Mad King Pepe' on October 12, 2011, 04:30:28 PM
Motogiro d'Italia 1955

Motogiro d'Italia 1955 Emilio Mendogni (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7I-0mD38kU#)

I'm amazed by what they did with those beautiful primitive machines! Look at the tires, they're the size of today's mountain bike tires!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 12, 2011, 04:53:18 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZlWsFfgLtSQ/TpU5FGXckZI/AAAAAAAAUNs/DBF343I_cKs/s1600/IMG_8713.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kQcINRcrqd8/TpU5J-5XamI/AAAAAAAAUOE/bLtVHw7GJug/s1600/IMG_8718.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eYy1BTBNcBI/TpU5IABp0oI/AAAAAAAAUN8/c6dG9Ddj7ZM/s1600/IMG_8717.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nFHyCQIPpoQ/TpU5GsnYRRI/AAAAAAAAUN0/SfF1sAo-yrI/s1600/IMG_8715.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 12, 2011, 05:48:01 PM
(http://www.pipeburn.com/storage/04_10_2011_jlmekaniikka_bike_02_01.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1317728905562)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 13, 2011, 04:38:35 AM
Quote from: Travman on October 12, 2011, 04:53:18 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZlWsFfgLtSQ/TpU5FGXckZI/AAAAAAAAUNs/DBF343I_cKs/s1600/IMG_8713.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kQcINRcrqd8/TpU5J-5XamI/AAAAAAAAUOE/bLtVHw7GJug/s1600/IMG_8718.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eYy1BTBNcBI/TpU5IABp0oI/AAAAAAAAUN8/c6dG9Ddj7ZM/s1600/IMG_8717.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nFHyCQIPpoQ/TpU5GsnYRRI/AAAAAAAAUN0/SfF1sAo-yrI/s1600/IMG_8715.jpg)
[drool] [drool] [drool]

Y'know.... I think I liked em better when both exhaust ports were to the front.....

Nice CBX behind it too.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on October 13, 2011, 06:28:27 PM
Currently on eBay...


(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MzYwWDU0MA==/$(KGrHqMOKp!E5YZz,c+IBOjQLjsrLw~~60_3.JPG)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-DUCATI-750-SPORT-BEVEL-DRIVE-/150672373488?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item2314c5f6f0#v4-41 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-DUCATI-750-SPORT-BEVEL-DRIVE-/150672373488?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item2314c5f6f0#v4-41)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 13, 2011, 07:28:11 PM
Quote from: Travman on October 12, 2011, 05:48:01 PM
(http://www.pipeburn.com/storage/04_10_2011_jlmekaniikka_bike_02_01.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1317728905562)
More on the supercharged, aluminum framed bike:
http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2011/10/4/jl-mekaniikkas-996-compressore.html (http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2011/10/4/jl-mekaniikkas-996-compressore.html)
(http://www.pipeburn.com/storage/04_10_2011_jlmekaniikka_bike_02_02.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1317729093648)

I love that the fork tubes and frame tubing the same size. Looks like it has a Sportster headlight.
(http://www.pipeburn.com/storage/04_10_2011_jlmekaniikka_bike_02_03.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1317729636887)
(http://www.pipeburn.com/storage/04_10_2011_jlmekaniikka_bike_02_05.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1317730482473)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 14, 2011, 05:33:49 AM
(http://www.deejay51.com/LAV76%20PILERI%20BIKE%20IN%20PITS.jpg) (http://www.deejay51.com/LAV76%20BIANCHI%20BIKE%20IN%20PITS.jpg)

That tiny seat is suede...

*sigh*
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 14, 2011, 05:36:29 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on October 14, 2011, 05:33:49 AM
(http://www.deejay51.com/LAV76%20PILERI%20BIKE%20IN%20PITS.jpg) (http://www.deejay51.com/LAV76%20BIANCHI%20BIKE%20IN%20PITS.jpg)

That tiny seat is suede...

*sigh*

the front rotors are off a mountain bike. 

just blows my mind what they rode with. 

i love those 5 spoke campagnolos.  could be FPS as well, but I bet they are the former.

old school Stradas on the back.  I have two pairs I need to refurbish. 

beer cans under the tire... LOL
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 14, 2011, 05:39:10 AM
Campagnolo wheels [thumbsup]

Rear shocks are Marzocchis.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 14, 2011, 05:53:03 AM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/derbi-motorcycles.jpg)

(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/derbi-motorcycles-1.jpg)

(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/derbi-motorcycles-2.jpg)

(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/derbi-motorcycles-4.jpg)

Yeah, its Spanish. Forgive me. 

Angel Nieto was a hero of my youth....  :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 14, 2011, 06:35:51 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on October 14, 2011, 05:39:10 AM
Campagnolo wheels [thumbsup]

Rear shocks are Marzocchis.

Exactly.  Marzocchi Stradas.  they came in red and grey/silver.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4753574773_2af0480010.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 14, 2011, 07:22:44 AM
aha!

I've only ever seen grey/silver uns....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 14, 2011, 08:18:29 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on October 14, 2011, 07:22:44 AM
aha!

I've only ever seen grey/silver uns....

(http://motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/classic_bikes/ducati%20500sl%20pantah.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on October 14, 2011, 09:37:39 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on October 14, 2011, 05:53:03 AM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/derbi-motorcycles.jpg)

Since that is a derbi, does that mean it was posted before?

sweet bike in all seriousness
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on October 14, 2011, 10:21:38 AM
Angel Nieto! [thumbsup] [beer] [Dolph] [popcorn] [bow_down] Those that knew of him is a shrinking group of fans.

For those that don't know...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81ngel_Nieto (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81ngel_Nieto)

ANGEL NIETO 12+1.mpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMziadF-Qm4&feature=related#)

He was the all time king of "tiddler" race bikes. LOVE those stinger tipped expansion chambers! I can smell the gas/oil mix in the air just thinking about it! ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 15, 2011, 02:04:46 AM
Quote from: fastwin on October 14, 2011, 10:21:38 AMI can smell the gas/oil mix in the air just thinking about it! ;D
Mmmm... Castrol R  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on October 16, 2011, 09:39:59 AM
I was a fan of Castrol R but also of Blendzall Gold Label and Klotz. I would guess we are speaking a foreign language to many DMFers right now! [laugh] Dammit I miss 2 strokes in GP racing!! [bang] Of course I also still miss the push starts in GP. I've earned the Grumpy Old Fart moniker honestly. [thumbsup] ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on October 17, 2011, 02:21:43 PM


(http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/Italianbike.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 18, 2011, 06:00:33 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A8mcKlfdUVk/Tp0lrW87lZI/AAAAAAAAUaQ/78DzKBuBRXA/s640/IMG_0225.JPG)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-svSTKNYUzUE/Tp0lmf85UdI/AAAAAAAAUaA/y3cQnU1cAI4/s640/IMG_0219.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 18, 2011, 06:13:19 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jkVjQskOPV4/TprQfB4NOuI/AAAAAAAAWh8/6s1Km7ZcYv4/s640/rombo%2Bdi%2Btuono%2BDSC_0162.JPG)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-31kKGyHj-U8/TprQdmCe-wI/AAAAAAAAWhI/7ycGZ3twwsU/s640/rombo%2Bdi%2Btuono%2BDSC_0060.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 18, 2011, 06:22:20 PM
Do you remember this bike from JVB moto?
(http://jvb-moto.com/rocknroll/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/scrambler-lang-3web720.jpg)
(http://jvb-moto.com/rocknroll/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/scrambler1web740.jpg)

Well he is still messing around and building bikes.  It looks like flat red is still his go to paintjob.
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QaHXlSUROuw/TpbeCMzPR7I/AAAAAAAAWYU/NnlSktuXbM0/s1600/IMG_2731.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 18, 2011, 06:28:50 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--diO62qfHUA/TpRBfumgryI/AAAAAAAAWWE/vnFwLAxfO2I/s640/IMG_1801.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VtU88aNtyj4/TpRBoYYw5VI/AAAAAAAAWWU/nLvo_4LJ3X0/s640/IMG_1822.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 18, 2011, 06:40:40 PM
what wheels are those and WTF is he using those 260mm pantah rotors for?

**edit

Ah, now I see it.. that's a chopped Alazzurra frame

Quote from: Travman on October 18, 2011, 06:22:20 PM
still messing around and building bikes.  It looks like flat red is still his go to paintjob.
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QaHXlSUROuw/TpbeCMzPR7I/AAAAAAAAWYU/NnlSktuXbM0/s1600/IMG_2731.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 19, 2011, 03:47:57 AM
Quote from: Travman on October 18, 2011, 06:13:19 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-31kKGyHj-U8/TprQdmCe-wI/AAAAAAAAWhI/7ycGZ3twwsU/s640/rombo%2Bdi%2Btuono%2BDSC_0060.JPG)
[drool]
When I saw this.... my mind ran the movie clip where Steve McQueen attempts to jump the barbed wire fence to freedom in Switzerland (even though I know that bike was actually a Triumph prenteding to be a BMW  ;)).

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 19, 2011, 06:43:21 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-13umhAst_tI/Tp7-HG0OwkI/AAAAAAAAWr0/ppqqZ-XI1yw/s640/ottoneroCIMG4498.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on October 20, 2011, 12:44:50 PM
 [thumbsdown] Why oh why oh why did I sell my beloved Jota? (sigh).
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on October 20, 2011, 01:07:45 PM

Memory is a wonderful thing! Today you might find it "a bit" top-heavy...  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on October 21, 2011, 03:10:18 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on October 14, 2011, 08:18:29 AM
(http://motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/classic_bikes/ducati%20500sl%20pantah.jpg)
That's what my bro's bike looked like 20 odd years ago, it now looks like this.
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm259/andrewb172/bike/199172_1461619760980_1848040911_861094_391015_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 21, 2011, 05:10:39 AM
Quote from: brimo on October 21, 2011, 03:10:18 AM
That's what my bro's bike looked like 20 odd years ago, it now looks like this.
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm259/andrewb172/bike/199172_1461619760980_1848040911_861094_391015_n.jpg)

Nice.  Always liked the 350xl colour scheme.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on October 21, 2011, 07:06:09 AM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on October 20, 2011, 01:07:45 PM
Memory is a wonderful thing! Today you might find it "a bit" top-heavy...  ;)
No doubt! It was always a big old heavy bus! But, oh, the noise, the NOISE!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on October 22, 2011, 01:23:31 AM
Quote from: mickyvee on October 21, 2011, 07:06:09 AM
No doubt! It was always a big old heavy bus! But, oh, the noise, the NOISE!
ooooohhh yeah!
Laverda SFC in Assen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eldls6PzOs&feature=related#)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on October 22, 2011, 07:44:58 AM
Quote from: brimo on October 22, 2011, 01:23:31 AM
ooooohhh yeah!

Hmmm... Sounds decidedly flatulent to me!  ;) Find a good 70's, 80's Ducati twin with a reverse cone megaphone. Now THAT is a symphony!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on October 22, 2011, 10:07:38 AM
 [thumbsup] My 120 Jota had twin stainless "silencers" and sounded like Armageddon. To my ears it was spine tingling, much more so than a bevel twin! Each to their own though!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Two dogs on October 22, 2011, 03:24:30 PM
 Laverda competing at Phillip Island last weekend in the superstock race
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/PA150747.jpg)
And a nice shiny Duc 
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/PA150753.jpg)
Not just show ponys  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on October 22, 2011, 06:53:04 PM
brimo, nice Dr. Strangelove pic in your avatar. [thumbsup] POE!!! [thumbsup] One of my all time fav movies. Used to watch it on the college campus in the 70s every week for a dollar with all my drunk friends. Good times!! [beer] [drink] [popcorn]

Back to bike pics. [Dolph]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on October 27, 2011, 02:48:42 PM
Quote from: fastwin on October 22, 2011, 06:53:04 PM
brimo, nice Dr. Strangelove pic in your avatar. [thumbsup] POE!!! [thumbsup] One of my all time fav movies. Used to watch it on the college campus in the 70s every week for a dollar with all my drunk friends. Good times!! [beer] [drink] [popcorn]

Back to bike pics. [Dolph]
Yes, Sellers and Kubrick in their prime.
And back to the bikes
Some really nice Guzzis and more here
http://www.pipeburn.com/home/tag/moto-guzzi (http://www.pipeburn.com/home/tag/moto-guzzi)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on October 27, 2011, 03:37:11 PM
Another Pierre Tereblache design!

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/moto_guzzi_v7_clubman_racer.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zarn02 on October 27, 2011, 04:49:59 PM
Lose the exhaust wrap and I'm on board.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 27, 2011, 06:41:01 PM
Quote from: zarn02 on October 27, 2011, 04:49:59 PM
Lose the exhaust wrap and I'm on board.
The bike pictured above was the concept bike. The V7 Racer available in the U.S. doesn't have the chrome tank or the exhaust wrap.
(http://www.coolhunting.com/assets_c/2011/10/motoguzzi4-thumb-600x542-32232.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 27, 2011, 06:48:45 PM
The Europeans get the same bike, but with a chromed plastic tank.
(http://www.motorcycledaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/091610top-i-730x521.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 27, 2011, 09:47:29 PM
^^ And a ridiculously kitsch parody it looks too  [laugh] [puke] [thumbsdown]

(Not just Europe, Australia also get the chrome-look plastic tank).
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 27, 2011, 10:03:17 PM
Gilera Ferro..  interesting bike.. has an automatic clutch
(http://www.autoevolution.com/images/moto_gallery/medium/GILERAFerro-medium-2501_3.jpg)
(http://www.autoevolution.com/images/moto_gallery/medium/GILERAFerro-medium-2501_4.jpg)
(http://www.autoevolution.com/images/moto_gallery/medium/GILERAFerro-medium-2501_5.jpg)
(http://www.motocorse.com/pd/albums/Gilera/Ferro%20conceptbike%202004/Gilera%20Ferro%2004.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 27, 2011, 10:05:03 PM
I want this...

(http://liveimages.bikesales.com.au/bikesales/bike/dealer/bd5610915748703333003.jpg)

... and worse still.... its for sale... just a couple of hours drive away.



Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on October 28, 2011, 01:15:59 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on October 27, 2011, 10:05:03 PM
I want this...

(http://liveimages.bikesales.com.au/bikesales/bike/dealer/bd5610915748703333003.jpg)

... and worse still.... its for sale... just a couple of hours drive away.





My brother had one of these and prior to that a red & white version of the same, conti mufflers and all, used to shake the house coming up the street, but jeez the electrics were a pregnant dog.
best picture I've got at the moment
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm259/andrewb172/misc%20pics/dave.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 28, 2011, 06:13:12 AM
Quote from: brimo on October 28, 2011, 01:15:59 AM
My brother had one of these and prior to that a red & white version of the same, conti mufflers and all, used to shake the house coming up the street, but jeez the electrics were a pregnant dog.
best picture I've got at the moment
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm259/andrewb172/misc%20pics/dave.jpg)
I had one of 'em too.  Conti mufflers and all  :o :).  

Never had any trouble whatsoever with the electrics (Nippon Denso gauges worked really well  ;)).  Mine used to have a semi-regular party trick of ripping the rear sprocket bolts out of the hub.  The hub was always fine just sucked the thread clean off the bolts.  

Here's the best pic I've got of it: Me threatening it yet again with a number 12 fixing stick...
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6232/6288378583_e7c2f6bae5_z.jpg)

But I'm being indulgent.  Back to the Italian exotica.......
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on October 28, 2011, 06:21:33 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on October 27, 2011, 10:03:17 PM
Gilera Ferro..  interesting bike.. has an automatic clutch
(http://www.autoevolution.com/images/moto_gallery/medium/GILERAFerro-medium-2501_3.jpg)
(http://www.autoevolution.com/images/moto_gallery/medium/GILERAFerro-medium-2501_4.jpg)
(http://www.autoevolution.com/images/moto_gallery/medium/GILERAFerro-medium-2501_5.jpg)
(http://www.motocorse.com/pd/albums/Gilera/Ferro%20conceptbike%202004/Gilera%20Ferro%2004.jpg)

definitely built for the transition from scooter to proper motorcycle. even has hand-controlled rear brake
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: orangelion03 on October 28, 2011, 01:20:11 PM
Quote from: brimo on October 28, 2011, 01:15:59 AM

(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm259/andrewb172/misc%20pics/dave.jpg)

Is it an optical illusion or is he actually completely hanging off the right side of the bike????
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on October 28, 2011, 01:49:39 PM
Quote from: orangelion03 on October 28, 2011, 01:20:11 PM
Is it an optical illusion or is he actually completely hanging off the right side of the bike????

That guy's got skillz.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on October 28, 2011, 02:30:46 PM
I don't see any body parts on the left side. WTF?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on October 28, 2011, 04:07:03 PM
Quote from: NorDog on October 28, 2011, 01:49:39 PM
That guy's got skillz.
Just something we used to do for laughs, and still do on the odd occasion
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm259/andrewb172/misc%20pics/dave2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zarn02 on October 28, 2011, 04:25:57 PM
Quote from: orangelion03 on October 28, 2011, 01:20:11 PM
Is it an optical illusion or is he actually completely hanging off the right side of the bike????

He's probably pushing; the world famous Italian reliability having struck again. ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on October 28, 2011, 04:35:52 PM
Quote from: brimo on October 28, 2011, 04:07:03 PM
Just something we used to do for laughs, and still do on the odd occasion
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm259/andrewb172/misc%20pics/dave2.jpg)

Wow, and in this one you can't even see the kickstand.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on October 28, 2011, 09:42:13 PM
Those pictures were taken on the Kew Boulevard in Melbourne in the mid eighties. Various poseurs used to hang out on that corner so this kind of stunt was a bit of a "take the piss" sort of thing. (well we thought it was funny anyhow).
We used to do that left foot on the right footpeg hanging off the side of the bike thing and go under carpark boomgates, ahhh the memories...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on October 30, 2011, 11:17:06 PM
Cool...or not?
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm259/andrewb172/keira-knightley-ducati.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zarn02 on October 30, 2011, 11:39:42 PM
Well, her whole riding getup looks more suited to some kind of 1930s pulp adventure world (With lasers! And airships!), but I 'spose I can dig it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on October 31, 2011, 12:54:13 AM
Quote from: brimo on October 30, 2011, 11:17:06 PM
Cool...or not
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm259/andrewb172/keira-knightley-ducati.jpg)

[drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 31, 2011, 02:48:48 AM
Quote from: brimo on October 30, 2011, 11:17:06 PM
Cool...or not?
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm259/andrewb172/keira-knightley-ducati.jpg)
I'd like to take that for a ride  [drool].
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on October 31, 2011, 08:14:05 AM
That's a lot of beige. ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duc Buz on November 02, 2011, 08:45:37 AM
cool
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 02, 2011, 06:11:25 PM
'52 Guzzi Galletto 160
(http://www.antietamclassiccycle.com/galletto_160/Galletto_013.JPG)
(http://www.antietamclassiccycle.com/galletto_160/Galletto_018.JPG)

Single-sided swingarm. Should look familiar to Ducati owners...
(http://www.antietamclassiccycle.com/galletto_160/Galletto_008.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 02, 2011, 07:04:09 PM
Quote from: Travman on November 02, 2011, 06:11:25 PM
'52 Guzzi Galletto 160

Single-sided swingarm. Should look familiar to Ducati owners...

yup and the front and back wheels use the same hub so you can put that spare on the front or back.

you have to remove the sprocket and the front hub has an axle cap on each side.

those are pretty zippy but way underbraked.

I rode one in Italy, but it was a 190 and had a starter.  It was a lot of fun, but it would have been better with a pillion so my wife wasn't riding on the cargo rack.  lol.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: gOoIe B on November 03, 2011, 03:16:00 AM
Quote from: Travman on November 02, 2011, 06:11:25 PM
'52 Guzzi Galletto 160


Dare I say, that is a bad ass little scoot!  I wouldn't kick it out of the stable, anyways..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 03, 2011, 10:43:19 AM
Here is a little more on the Galletto from our friends over at WildGuzzi.com.  Notice the cool rooster decal.  Galletto means "cockerel" or "rooster" in English.
(http://www.antietamclassiccycle.com/galletto_160/thumbnails/600x450/Galletto_017.JPG)

(http://scooterlounge.com/blog/2010/01/19/Galletto.jpg)

Period review from Motor Cycling:
http://www.moturist.nl/galletto/motor_cycling_55_jan_13_1.jpg (http://www.moturist.nl/galletto/motor_cycling_55_jan_13_1.jpg)
http://www.moturist.nl/galletto/motor_cycling_55_jan_13_2.jpg (http://www.moturist.nl/galletto/motor_cycling_55_jan_13_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 04, 2011, 11:41:29 AM
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab305/terryb757/album%203/3328389719_7b1ffc1813_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on November 05, 2011, 04:15:35 AM
^^ I've always loved how beautiful that MV engine is as a piece of mechanical artwork....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 05, 2011, 06:28:47 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on November 05, 2011, 04:15:35 AM
^^ I've always loved how beautiful that MV engine is as a piece of mechanical artwork....
It is a beautiful engine.  I love the way the overhead cams are encased.  It looks like you can simply remove the top covers and simply lift the cams right out. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 05, 2011, 06:29:49 PM
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab305/terryb757/album%202/17May003.jpg)
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab305/terryb757/album%202/301010009.jpg)
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab305/terryb757/album%203/Screenshot2011-10-26at7_49_04PM.png)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 05, 2011, 06:59:50 PM
2012 Moto Guzzi V7
(http://blog.motorcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110411-2012-moto-guzzi-v7-1.jpg)
(http://blog.motorcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110411-2012-moto-guzzi-v7-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on November 06, 2011, 03:25:57 AM
^^ Hate the wheels.   Like the restyled, more rounded cylinder cooling fins.  Hate the wheels  [puke].

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on November 06, 2011, 03:36:33 AM
Fixed..
(http://blog.motorcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110411-2012-moto-guzzi-v7-special-1.jpg)

(http://blog.motorcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110411-2012-moto-guzzi-v7-special-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on November 06, 2011, 04:17:02 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on November 06, 2011, 03:25:57 AM
^^ Hate the wheels.   Like the restyled, more rounded cylinder cooling fins.  Hate the wheels  [puke].



look like the BMX mags I wanted as a kid
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on November 06, 2011, 04:17:07 PM


            (http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/vespa.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 08, 2011, 09:12:18 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aaekU-Tq3UU/TqxCvjviV3I/AAAAAAAAXT0/rveAam8f5wg/s1600/tumblr_lrceyhzJ5U1r2i9p7.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ETz7ezkUB9U/TqxCvhqZJjI/AAAAAAAAXT8/fsh2T1bblks/s1600/tumblr_lsboqdoAAm1r2i9p7.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on November 08, 2011, 09:22:55 AM
Quote from: Travman on November 05, 2011, 06:29:49 PM
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab305/terryb757/album%203/Screenshot2011-10-26at7_49_04PM.png)

Laverda SFC. pure bike porn
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: akmnstr on November 08, 2011, 10:00:43 AM
Quote from: yamifixer on November 08, 2011, 09:22:55 AM
Laverda SFC. pure bike porn

I have always thought the Laverda twins looked like enlarged versions of Honda 305 engines of the 60s.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on November 08, 2011, 10:11:22 AM
Quote from: Travman on November 08, 2011, 09:12:18 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aaekU-Tq3UU/TqxCvjviV3I/AAAAAAAAXT0/rveAam8f5wg/s1600/tumblr_lrceyhzJ5U1r2i9p7.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ETz7ezkUB9U/TqxCvhqZJjI/AAAAAAAAXT8/fsh2T1bblks/s1600/tumblr_lsboqdoAAm1r2i9p7.jpg)

[drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on November 08, 2011, 11:23:23 AM
Quote from: akmnstr on November 08, 2011, 10:00:43 AM
I have always thought the Laverda twins looked like enlarged versions of Honda 305 engines of the 60s.
When they were designing their new range of twins in the mid '60s, Laverda looked at which modern twins were selling well. These happened to be Honda's CB72/77 models. So, they copied the general design, and came up with the SF range. I had an SF3 back in the day................Wish I still had it!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: thought on November 08, 2011, 12:32:08 PM
Quote from: Travman on November 08, 2011, 09:12:18 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aaekU-Tq3UU/TqxCvjviV3I/AAAAAAAAXT0/rveAam8f5wg/s1600/tumblr_lrceyhzJ5U1r2i9p7.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ETz7ezkUB9U/TqxCvhqZJjI/AAAAAAAAXT8/fsh2T1bblks/s1600/tumblr_lsboqdoAAm1r2i9p7.jpg)

thats just gorgeous
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bishamon on November 08, 2011, 12:34:58 PM
That is a very well done Sport 1000S!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zarn02 on November 08, 2011, 12:58:21 PM
Quote from: Travman on November 08, 2011, 09:12:18 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aaekU-Tq3UU/TqxCvjviV3I/AAAAAAAAXT0/rveAam8f5wg/s1600/tumblr_lrceyhzJ5U1r2i9p7.jpg)

Great looking SC. And I love how the color saturation makes the photo feel a bit "retro."
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 09, 2011, 07:53:44 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/299933_10150924697035444_207968125443_21650673_1060532697_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on November 09, 2011, 04:24:49 PM
^^ lose the header wrap and rear number boards and  [drool] [drool] [drool].

And nice thought it looks, gimme some real front brakes....

...and I'm ready to order  [evil]. 

I hate you Travman  [laugh] ;)


Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 09, 2011, 05:27:30 PM
The drum brake is just for the show bike and will never make it to production.  The V7 Clubman Racer concept bike was shown at EIMCA in 2009. Then the V7 Racer was actually released in 2010 and made it to the U.S. for 2011.  So I wouldn't be surprised to see this version released soon.

Here's a couple more of the same...
(http://static.vroom.be/images/news/21-26114-salon-de-milan-2011-.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TZu4aDlIzcY/TrrG6UX4IJI/AAAAAAAAXpw/3hum4u3QsaQ/s1600/guzzi+v+7+racer++2+eicma+2011.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 15, 2011, 05:57:32 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mtFsDr8Mpkk/TsIhbkOPuzI/AAAAAAAAVy4/Zsa6ZK8arkI/s1600/ducati+st4+%25288%2529.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y0lwjBtdsqw/TsIhVj0ezGI/AAAAAAAAVyQ/AB4bTM7COIU/s640/ducati+st4+%25283%2529.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2uyPPY4kTHs/TsIhTCQ9gdI/AAAAAAAAVyA/MTX9HR4CPJs/s1600/ducati+st4+%25281%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 15, 2011, 05:58:37 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ovtBtXNtqbE/TsDJTkpe3CI/AAAAAAAAVuw/7ug60qazFaQ/s1600/1+%2528109%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howley on November 16, 2011, 02:27:07 AM
Quote from: Travman on November 15, 2011, 05:57:32 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mtFsDr8Mpkk/TsIhbkOPuzI/AAAAAAAAVy4/Zsa6ZK8arkI/s1600/ducati+st4+%25288%2529.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y0lwjBtdsqw/TsIhVj0ezGI/AAAAAAAAVyQ/AB4bTM7COIU/s640/ducati+st4+%25283%2529.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2uyPPY4kTHs/TsIhTCQ9gdI/AAAAAAAAVyA/MTX9HR4CPJs/s1600/ducati+st4+%25281%2529.jpg)

Well shit! That's a bit sexy!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on November 16, 2011, 03:03:38 AM
Info on that tank?  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on November 16, 2011, 03:05:41 AM
Quote from: stopintime on November 16, 2011, 03:03:38 AM
Info on that tank?  [thumbsup]

looks like an ST tank
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on November 16, 2011, 03:20:40 AM
Quote from: Raux on November 16, 2011, 03:05:41 AM
looks like an ST tank

It certainly does - thanks!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on November 16, 2011, 04:18:11 AM
in fact the more i look at that. I see Monster, ST4 and SS SL
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 16, 2011, 05:43:19 AM
the headlight looks bad to me.  the front reminds me of a 906 sort of, but in a bad way.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on November 16, 2011, 09:59:25 AM
Stripped and modded ST4.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 16, 2011, 12:13:49 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on November 16, 2011, 09:59:25 AM
Stripped and modded ST4.

poopoocaca
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: thebronze on November 17, 2011, 08:32:27 AM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4414366766_5c1f536d2d_o.jpg)

(http://facileblog.it/files/12/files/2010/05/moto_morini_settebello.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: thebronze on November 17, 2011, 09:04:53 AM
(http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200801/2008-moto-morini-1200-spo-5_800x0w.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 17, 2011, 09:06:34 AM
Quote from: thebronze on November 17, 2011, 09:04:53 AM
(http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200801/2008-moto-morini-1200-spo-5_800x0w.jpg)

I love the new Morini bikes -- is this recent?  I thought they were on/off-again in bankruptcy..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: thebronze on November 17, 2011, 11:34:04 AM
I dont think thats recent.  I didnt even know they were back in bidness until last month.  I read last week that they were sold and are back in business.  I have never read anything but praise for their new bikes.  I wish they would come stateside.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on November 18, 2011, 12:52:28 PM
 [evil] I had a demo on a Morini 1200 Corsaro. Bloody awesome! If the dealer network and factory support had been any good, I may very well have bought one. In light of subsequent events, I'm glad I didn't. I do hope that the firm bounces back!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 22, 2011, 03:53:28 PM
I love the new Morini's.  However, I'm pretty sure that they are not coming back to life anytime soon.  I wish Ducati made something like their scrambler.  Benelli is another Italian maker that is barely alive, but at least they were able to show up at EIMCA with a nice display.
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/BenelliTreK_EIMCA2011.jpg?t=1322007124)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on November 23, 2011, 07:06:09 AM
Quote from: Travman on November 22, 2011, 03:53:28 PM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/BenelliTreK_EIMCA2011.jpg?t=1322007124)

I really like the profile of that.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 23, 2011, 09:27:13 AM
Quote from: DRKWNG on November 23, 2011, 07:06:09 AM
I really like the profile of that.
I do too, but the fairing might be too low for the upright riding position. It looks like the wind blast is going to hit you right in the chest and head.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 25, 2011, 06:55:15 AM
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mu-YWQjB8U0/TrxAQkYBHVI/AAAAAAAAkqU/QAXc4ZF_f_8/s640/GMGuzzi-ottoneroblogspot_7283r+%252822%2529.JPG (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mu-YWQjB8U0/TrxAQkYBHVI/AAAAAAAAkqU/QAXc4ZF_f_8/s640/GMGuzzi-ottoneroblogspot_7283r+%252822%2529.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on November 25, 2011, 12:07:56 PM
(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/speedie11/d-5-590x320.jpg)

(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/speedie11/d-2-590x308.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 26, 2011, 06:38:28 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FullM_9mP94/Ts_fV-yl5zI/AAAAAAAAYBg/zr60h9FYh0I/s1600/mh+900.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lethe on November 26, 2011, 06:58:33 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on November 25, 2011, 12:07:56 PM
(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/speedie11/d-5-590x320.jpg)

(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/speedie11/d-2-590x308.jpg)
wow! that's probably as minimalistic as possible  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on November 26, 2011, 07:27:09 AM
Quote from: Travman on November 26, 2011, 06:38:28 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FullM_9mP94/Ts_fV-yl5zI/AAAAAAAAYBg/zr60h9FYh0I/s1600/mh+900.jpg)

lust...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 26, 2011, 04:25:58 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KRpbdGvETg0/TsP-LFHm7LI/AAAAAAAAX1Y/KvQPt_vlhoI/s1600/DSCF6718.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zarn02 on November 27, 2011, 01:02:56 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on November 25, 2011, 12:07:56 PM
(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/speedie11/d-5-590x320.jpg)

(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/speedie11/d-2-590x308.jpg)

I, uh... hm...

The tail section. What is up with that weird notch cut-out on the bottom?

And, for me, the tank and tail are too small. They don't balance the bike visually. The motor is this gigantic lump hanging below, and the rear wheel/tire looks enormous with that minuscule seat and tail.

. . . .

Also, I just noticed that this is an unfinished bike. Maybe a set of carbs and some exhaust will bulk it up and balance it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Pip on November 27, 2011, 02:34:13 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on November 25, 2011, 12:07:56 PM
(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/speedie11/d-5-590x320.jpg)

(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/speedie11/d-2-590x308.jpg)

:o

I, on the other hand, am in love with this bike. It is the very bare essence of a motorcycle.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 27, 2011, 03:48:31 PM
Stopped at a Polaris/Victory shop in Everett, PA.  I was glad to see they started carrying Aprilla and Guzzi.  I thought both of these were beautiful.
V7 Classic
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/006.jpg?t=1322435124)
Griso SE
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/011.jpg?t=1322435163)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on November 28, 2011, 08:58:22 AM
Quote from: Travman on November 27, 2011, 03:48:31 PM
Stopped at a Polaris/Victory shop in Everett, PA.  
\

Everett??? I was in Bedford this weekend. I had no idea there was a guzzi dealer nearby. I realy want to bring my bike and ride around there someday.

PS. love the new Griso se
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 28, 2011, 10:40:46 AM
This is the last bike made by Ducati before being purchased by Cagiva.

It was restyled into the Cagiva Alazzurra.

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/600TLv2/098d3944.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/600TLv2/ba5b0002.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/600TLv2/c266b033.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/600TLv2/d0923a53.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on November 28, 2011, 11:17:11 AM
No wonder they were in financial trouble.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on November 28, 2011, 11:40:31 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on November 28, 2011, 11:17:11 AM
No wonder they were in financial trouble.

:)

Cop bike. You could still get an SL, etc., etc...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 28, 2011, 11:49:30 AM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on November 28, 2011, 11:40:31 AM
:)

Cop bike. You could still get an SL, etc., etc...

Yup, the TLs were designed mainly for municipal use.  See that huge-ass bracket around the back?  hang your radio right off of that.

It has that funky retro feel.

I am getting one.. :-)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on November 28, 2011, 12:42:53 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on November 28, 2011, 11:49:30 AM
I am getting one.. :-)

Thought you already got a 600 for your wife? Is my Halfsheimers kicking in again?!  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 28, 2011, 02:46:14 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on November 28, 2011, 12:42:53 PM
Thought you already got a 600 for your wife? Is my Halfsheimers kicking in again?!  ;)

that's the 600ss that she wont touch!  all the hasslethat bike took!

the SS is about 40 lbs lighter than the TL.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on November 28, 2011, 03:26:33 PM

Had to look that one up! If I could still bend that way, I'd make you an offer. I LOVE featherweight Ducatis!  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lawbreaker on November 28, 2011, 05:15:10 PM
Quote from: Travman on November 26, 2011, 04:25:58 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KRpbdGvETg0/TsP-LFHm7LI/AAAAAAAAX1Y/KvQPt_vlhoI/s1600/DSCF6718.JPG)


EFFING HAWTNESS !!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 29, 2011, 06:34:27 AM
(http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bikepix/gileracx09070701.jpg)

(http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bikepix/gileracx09070702.jpg)

(http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bikepix/gileracx09070704.jpg)

(http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bikepix/gileracx09070705.jpg)

(http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bikepix/gileracx09070707.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zarn02 on November 29, 2011, 10:35:23 AM
The Gilera is certainly an interesting motorcycle.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 29, 2011, 10:50:13 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w0mPnjJ6Igo/TtT_oLY2a-I/AAAAAAAAYFs/Bu3njbLZERg/s640/Ducati+900+%25281%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 29, 2011, 10:51:39 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-deLoMFivVN8/Ts06Qd_4fhI/AAAAAAAAX_s/UbYJeqVNYD0/s1600/Desmo+900+SSR.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on November 30, 2011, 12:45:07 AM
Quote from: Travman on November 29, 2011, 10:50:13 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w0mPnjJ6Igo/TtT_oLY2a-I/AAAAAAAAYFs/Bu3njbLZERg/s640/Ducati+900+%25281%2529.jpg)

Love this.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 30, 2011, 07:19:59 AM
Body by Tamburini, engine by Morini (350cc 72° vtwin, just like a 3½)

Designed at the same time as the Paso 750, I think this was actually a test for it. 

(http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bikepix/morinidart09070701.jpg)
(http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bikepix/morinidart09070703.jpg)
(http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bikepix/morinidart09070704.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on November 30, 2011, 08:52:17 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on November 30, 2011, 07:19:59 AM
Body by Tamburini, engine by Morini (350cc 72° vtwin, just like a 3½)

Designed at the same time as the Paso 750, I think this was actually a test for it. 

Certainly that bodywork is very Paso as I had a 750 Limited. That front wheel fairing looks very K1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:BMW_K1_blue_1993_r_TCE.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:BMW_K1_blue_1993_r_TCE.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on December 01, 2011, 12:41:36 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on November 30, 2011, 07:19:59 AM
Body by Tamburini, engine by Morini (350cc 72° vtwin, just like a 3½)
(http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bikepix/morinidart09070701.jpg)
Such a shame to hide a pretty little Morini 3½ motor inside.... that.....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 01, 2011, 04:48:55 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on December 01, 2011, 12:41:36 AM
Such a shame to hide a pretty little Morini 3½ motor inside.... that.....


i once read that it was an attempt to create an "air jacket" for an air/oil cooled motor to get some of the same advantages as a water jacket. 

but its true the morini engine is very cute
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 01, 2011, 05:06:56 AM
Laverda 1000 Jota 180° # 7481 with single Slater-Pipe and 36" Dellortos.  
Laverda engine startup (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=hpe4UMuZ4y4#)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 02, 2011, 10:19:32 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nOC70rgwQck/Tc6hYM0_c2I/AAAAAAAATUo/bSjnDVtv79g/s1600/218772_211136118909347_100000388808970_685433_6416764_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on December 02, 2011, 10:23:35 AM
Quote from: Travman on December 02, 2011, 10:19:32 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nOC70rgwQck/Tc6hYM0_c2I/AAAAAAAATUo/bSjnDVtv79g/s1600/218772_211136118909347_100000388808970_685433_6416764_o.jpg)

is that a mockup or for sale????????????????????????????????????????
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on December 02, 2011, 12:24:40 PM
 [thumbsup] I would say that this is a one off special built around a 750 Laverda Sport from the Zane era. I had a go on one once, and was very impressed!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Lars D on December 02, 2011, 12:29:32 PM
After the last two this thread is complete
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 02, 2011, 05:57:32 PM
Quote from: Raux on December 02, 2011, 10:23:35 AM
is that a mockup or for sale????????????????????????????????????????
I don't know much about these bikes, but they were shown at EIMCA this past month by a company named Breganze.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NaPc_Fk3x9s/TrxOT-0e9ZI/AAAAAAAAXvc/j6gBzYU7QU8/s1600/breganze.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9Jv2CRj1Vk4/TrxOV3ep4RI/AAAAAAAAXvk/4Jc0pUr-0jM/s1600/breganze+2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 02, 2011, 06:06:08 PM
I dug a little deeper.  Here is their website.  The name of this company is taken from the village where Laverdas were made.  
http://www.breganzemotorcycles.it/mod/base/frontend/ctrl/index.php?lang=2 (http://www.breganzemotorcycles.it/mod/base/frontend/ctrl/index.php?lang=2)
(http://www.breganzemotorcycles.it/var/upload/full/3f09711h.jpg)

It looks like they are using the engine from the 90's era Zane Laverda Ghost Strike 750 and wrapping it in their own frame and then surrounding it with current suspension and wheels.  You can see it has the same engine as this Ghost Strike 750.
(http://www.laverdaclub.eu/img/Black.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 02, 2011, 06:44:22 PM
A Laverda tribute brand?

In-ter-est-ing...

The gas tank is kevlar according to the acticule.  â,¬30.000!  ouch!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on December 02, 2011, 11:51:00 PM
That's what i get for only spending two days at eicma.  missed them
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: gOoIe B on December 04, 2011, 08:03:16 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on December 02, 2011, 06:44:22 PM
A Laverda tribute brand?

I read this as A Laverda tribute band and had to back up a page!  lol
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: techno on December 04, 2011, 08:35:14 PM
Saw this at a recent historics race meeting.

Morbidelli....... haven't heard anything about them before.

(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx193/techno_photo/IMG_0740.jpg)

(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx193/techno_photo/IMG_0739.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on December 05, 2011, 02:44:19 AM
Quote from: techno on December 04, 2011, 08:35:14 PM
Saw this at a recent historics race meeting.  Morbidelli....... haven't heard anything about them before.

(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx193/techno_photo/IMG_0740.jpg)
I've posted several pics of the very cute Morbidelli 125 in this thread.  Never get tired of it though  [thumbsup]. 

Ducatiz will be along soon to tell us about its rear shocks  ;).

And did I mention about that tiny seat being real suede?  8)

This is a later example, with "MBA" beginning to appear in the badging and with tiny mufflers built into the tail pipes.

Rotary valve intake rather than piston ported...
(http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/9202/dscf38090dh.jpg)
(http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/5651/immagine003rc.jpg)
... hence the little bulges in the fairing to accommodate the carbs.

The last of them dropped the Morbidelli badging entirely, as below...
(http://www.motoflash.ro/upload/galleries/big/1172.jpg)


Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: techno on December 05, 2011, 02:53:56 AM
I thought someone would have heard of it before.

Here is another one I had no idea about. British though, so probably doesn't belong in the cool italian bikes thread.

You might know this one as well Unge as it comes from Vic I think.

(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx193/techno_photo/IMG_0756.jpg)

(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx193/techno_photo/IMG_0757.jpg)

and a Duc to bring it back to Italians

(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx193/techno_photo/IMG_0747.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 05, 2011, 04:53:18 AM
Quote from: techno on December 04, 2011, 08:35:14 PM
Saw this at a recent historics race meeting.

Morbidelli....... haven't heard anything about them before.

(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx193/techno_photo/IMG_0740.jpg)
Morbidelli was one of a few dozen motorcycle companies in Italy that went south after the Japanese companies started making decent bikes in the late 60-70s.

The shocks are old Marzocchi Stradales.  This particular model is actually made from a solid die cast aluminum body, they are very pricey now, used.  HIgly prized by collectors.

Campagnolo wheels.. 2" wide I think.  The forks are probably Paolis from the look of the triple, but Marzzocchi and Paoli copied each other a lot.

Quote from: ungeheuer link=topic=34105.msg997224
Ducatiz will be along soon to tell us about its rear shocks  ;).

And did I mention about that tiny seat being real suede?  8)

LOL

Suede was a good non-slip option.  Great for leaning, it gives just enough friction to hold your butt centered.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on December 06, 2011, 01:19:11 AM
Quote from: techno on December 05, 2011, 02:53:56 AMYou might know this one as well Unge as it comes from Vic I think.
No mate, cant help with that one at all.  Where'd you see that Morbidelli techno?

Quote from: ducatiz on December 05, 2011, 04:53:18 AM
Morbidelli was one of a few dozen motorcycle companies in Italy that went south after the Japanese companies started making decent bikes in the late 60-70s.
The mid-70's Morbidelli 125 was a thing of beauty to behold, beautifully made, quality components.  King of it's class.  But got surprisingly tough competition with the advent of the widely available and very much more affordable Honda MT125R.  I remember laughing at the first MT125s I saw, with their simple air cooled single inherited from the 125 Elsinore MX bike.  How could such a parts-bin crudity hope to complete?  But the unsophisticated Honda was very much a match on the track, right out of the box.  Soon stopped laughing....  And I still dont understand.....   Not Italian so I'll just include a link if anybody's interested >>  http://www.vintagemotorsports.net/hondahall/hch_mt125r.htm (http://www.vintagemotorsports.net/hondahall/hch_mt125r.htm)

Quote from: ducatiz on December 05, 2011, 04:53:18 AMCampagnolo wheels..  The forks are probably Paolis from the look of the triple, but Marzzocchi and Paoli copied each other a lot.
Campagnolo wheels, Marzocchi forks.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: dan_t on December 06, 2011, 02:45:48 AM
Cool...? Italian......?

My Dad used to ride well before I was born & gave it away when we kids arrived on the scene around 30 years ago.
Then out of the blue, he decides that he wants to ride again!

Brilliant!

Then I get an email with these pic's attached. Not a bad ride for a bloke who's 65 years old and hasn't ridden for 30 years - I think I'll look into some sort of 'refresher' skills training for him for Christmas, what do you reckon?

Moto Guzzi Breva V1100 (can't remember if it was a 2006 or 2008 model)

(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/dan_thackray/IMG_1633.jpg)

(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/dan_thackray/IMG_1637.jpg)

(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/dan_thackray/IMG_1636.jpg)

(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/dan_thackray/IMG_1634.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on December 06, 2011, 03:45:27 AM
That's a really cool dad - living his life [Dolph]

If he's willing to take off those side boxes, you can tell him his bike gets all thumbs up  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 06, 2011, 07:11:41 AM
Nice [thumbsup]. Way to go dad. Tell him we dig he reddish-brown seat.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on December 06, 2011, 07:13:06 AM
Quote from: techno on December 04, 2011, 08:35:14 PM
Saw this at a recent historics race meeting.

Morbidelli....... haven't heard anything about them before.
(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx193/techno_photo/IMG_0740.jpg)
Morbidelli is from my home town (and Rossi's   ;) ).
It always was a small shop, and I remember seen them around back them, though not too many. IIRC (I was a little kid back then) Moto Morini was more  popular around my area, more then Ducati. Still remember stealing my brother Morini 350cc when I was like 10yo  8)
Morbidelli then converted the factory to produce wood working machines, and were then acquired by the SCM Group.
I worked for them SCM/Morbidelli as a contractor few times while in Italy with my old company.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 06, 2011, 07:24:26 AM
Quote from: dan_t on December 06, 2011, 02:45:48 AM
Then I get an email with these pic's attached. Not a bad ride for a bloke who's 65 years old and hasn't ridden for 30 years - I think I'll look into some sort of 'refresher' skills training for him for Christmas, what do you reckon?

30 years off of riding?

I'd say basic first. 

I think the biggest group of motorcycle accidents are middle-aged men within a mile of their home.  Guys who decide to pick up riding later in life and don't have the skills.

Bikes 30 years go are nothing like bikes today, and I would also argue that cage drivers are far stupider and more distracted than they were 30 years go.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 06, 2011, 07:33:23 AM
Quote from: HotIce on December 06, 2011, 07:13:06 AM
Morbidelli is from my home town (and Rossi's   ;) ).
It always was a small shop, and I remember seen them around back them, though not too many. IIRC (I was a little kid back then) Moto Morini was more  popular around my area, more then Ducati. Still remember stealing my brother Morini 350cc when I was like 10yo  8)
Morbidelli then converted the factory to produce wood working machines, and were then acquired by the SCM Group.
I worked for them SCM/Morbidelli as a contractor few times while in Italy with my old company.

Pesaro is a beautiful town right up the road from Rimini -- we vacationed in Rimini for several years, actually a small place north, perhaps closer to Pesaro.

Totally different feel from Emilia Romagna

In the US, most of our vehicle history is in Michigan for some reason and all of our motorcycle companies were in Wisconsin (well Massachusetts too). 

In Italy, it is very regional.  Bologna of course has Ducati, but also has/had NCR, Italjet, Minarelli, Morini, Malaguti, Marzocchi.  Varese has Cagiva and Aermacchi, Milan has MV, Pontedera has Piaggio and Gilera.  Pesaro has/had Benelli and Rimini has Bimota.

And that's not even a complete list... It blows my mind how many Italian bike makers there have been.


Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on December 06, 2011, 07:50:08 AM
Bologna (spent 5 years there - University) is certainly the heart of Italy's motor industry (forgot Ferrari, which is like 25 miles from there). Certainly the one which was "entrepreneur driven".
There was a time back then, when people having an idea (and some money to back it up), could build their own dream.
People that were willing to put money and hard work, where their mouth was. People which were risking their own house and personal property to follow their dreams. Nowadays it is harder to find this kind of people, mostly because the market changed.
Compare that to today's CEO/BoardOfDirectors driven industry, where the worse it can happen if something does not go with the plan, is making nM$ instead of 2xnM$.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 06, 2011, 07:57:43 AM
Quote from: HotIce on December 06, 2011, 07:50:08 AM
Bologna (spent 5 years there - University) is certainly the heart of Italy's motor industry (forgot Ferrari, which is like 25 miles from there). Certainly the one which was "entrepreneur driven".

i was only thinking of the motorcycle industry -- cars?  FORGET IT!  you guys have car companies everywhere (historically) it blows my mind...

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on December 06, 2011, 08:03:58 AM
Quote from: HotIce on December 06, 2011, 07:50:08 AM
Bologna (spent 5 years there - University) is certainly the heart of Italy's motor industry (forgot Ferrari, which is like 25 miles from there). Certainly the one which was "entrepreneur driven".
There was a time back then, when people having an idea (and some money to back it up), could build their own dream.
People that were willing to put money and hard work, where their mouth was. People which were risking their own house and personal property to follow their dreams. Nowadays it is harder to find this kind of people, mostly because the market changed.
Compare that to today's CEO/BoardOfDirectors driven industry, where the worse it can happen if something does not go with the plan, is making nM$ instead of 2xnM$.


actually it is government regulation that killed the cottage motor industry.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: techno on December 07, 2011, 04:21:14 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on December 06, 2011, 01:19:11 AM
Where'd you see that Morbidelli techno?


A few weekends ago at Symmons plains in Tasmania at the National Historics racing.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 07, 2011, 10:41:04 AM
StradaFab's Ti-framed S4RS
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mGHOgAxB9Zk/Tt3N8qd_pcI/AAAAAAAAWus/216rSFqN2Y0/s1600/mon.jpg)
http://stradafab.com/ (http://stradafab.com/)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on December 07, 2011, 01:49:51 PM


     (http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/laverda.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 11, 2011, 05:46:28 PM
(http://s9.postimage.org/swxw0l4fy/July_25_2011.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 14, 2011, 09:48:12 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K5MuebzzTGM/Tuhv7vv6zJI/AAAAAAAAXDI/kLUNdD1uK2w/s640/mono+%25281%2529.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tiQx7kG0nms/Tuhv9IOO7ZI/AAAAAAAAXDY/tVWHIiqar9Y/s1600/mono+%25282%2529.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CfQ-vI6f4xs/Tuhv8OC_FjI/AAAAAAAAXDQ/jYZ9iSMQsWo/s1600/mono+%25283%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 14, 2011, 09:48:56 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sX2GX54ezA8/TucUE9WzcVI/AAAAAAAAW-c/OzHEaR6FF7M/s640/sport+1000+%25285%2529.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BKi6e8PbMxU/TucUDey82PI/AAAAAAAAW-U/a8kBLWYGIcI/s640/sport+1000+%25284%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 14, 2011, 09:56:51 AM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/Cafe31.jpg?t=1323911278)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_fwp3ahPy0Q/TuiqpH94mfI/AAAAAAAAYmc/967g_AWpeA8/s640/6248608384_27ea4542fa_b.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-983W-34cVuE/TujDl40pM9I/AAAAAAAAYnE/P9PhjlUoFLA/s1600/cafe+31+6.jpg)
(http://ugc.ducati.kontain.com/photo/20110908/prod_68852646-386a-4c6a-b7dc-df9b8d4c3f44/tb_640x480.jpg)
(http://ugc.ducati.kontain.com/photo/20111012/prod_36bb8fe2-7bb8-45cc-98bf-5487a7ee91fe/tb_640x480.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 14, 2011, 11:34:48 AM
Quote from: Travman on December 14, 2011, 09:48:12 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K5MuebzzTGM/Tuhv7vv6zJI/AAAAAAAAXDI/kLUNdD1uK2w/s640/mono+%25281%2529.jpg)

1.  tire needs air
2.  what wheels are those
3.  is it me, or is the front wheel a 16 and the rear an 18?
4.  i wonder if they put a counterweight in for the horizontal rod?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 14, 2011, 12:23:49 PM
I saw it on a CafeRacerCulture.net. There wasn't any information with it.  Those mismatched sized wheels do look a little strange.
http://www.caferacerculture.net/2011/12/mono-duc.html (http://www.caferacerculture.net/2011/12/mono-duc.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on December 14, 2011, 02:33:43 PM
Quote from: Travman on December 14, 2011, 09:48:56 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sX2GX54ezA8/TucUE9WzcVI/AAAAAAAAW-c/OzHEaR6FF7M/s640/sport+1000+%25285%2529.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BKi6e8PbMxU/TucUDey82PI/AAAAAAAAW-U/a8kBLWYGIcI/s640/sport+1000+%25284%2529.jpg)

Dutch's bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lawbreaker on December 15, 2011, 08:34:51 AM
Quote from: Travman on December 14, 2011, 09:56:51 AM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/Cafe31.jpg?t=1323911278)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_fwp3ahPy0Q/TuiqpH94mfI/AAAAAAAAYmc/967g_AWpeA8/s640/6248608384_27ea4542fa_b.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-983W-34cVuE/TujDl40pM9I/AAAAAAAAYnE/P9PhjlUoFLA/s1600/cafe+31+6.jpg)
(http://ugc.ducati.kontain.com/photo/20110908/prod_68852646-386a-4c6a-b7dc-df9b8d4c3f44/tb_640x480.jpg)
(http://ugc.ducati.kontain.com/photo/20111012/prod_36bb8fe2-7bb8-45cc-98bf-5487a7ee91fe/tb_640x480.jpg)

[bow_down] [bow_down] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: wantingaduc on December 15, 2011, 11:31:01 AM
The gold metalflake bike is Rich Lambrecht's from DesmoPros cafe 31 bike.
Those pictures are from Ducstock in October at Barber and I can tell you from seeing that bke in person that pictures dont come close to doing it justice.
There's more high tech engineering and mouth watering parts on that bike then you can imagine.
Like the D16rr forks for one thing.
If Im not mistaken thats one of the Bostrom bros riding it.
It's supposed to be a feature bike in the next season of Cafe Racer.

jimi
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 15, 2011, 01:14:13 PM
The D16rr forks do look bad a$$ on that bike.  I think that may be the next mod done on my bike.  [cheeky]

Just to follow on, Rich Lambrecht is the guy who made the Deja Blue bike, which was a replica of Old Blue, the 1977 Daytona Superbike winner.
(http://www.desmopro.com/images/dejabluealonesmall_la0q.png)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: wantingaduc on December 16, 2011, 05:49:41 AM
He's also built a smoking 160 for the MotoGiro, a few pictures of which are on Vicki Smith's SmugMug page.

I was fortunate to meet Rich at DucStock and he is an incredibly talented and genuinely nice guy.
He was running around the whole weekend and still had time to BS with anyone who asked about his bike, help with getting all the TTs running, and the thousands of other things that made the weekend go off so well.

Owning a bike he's worked on or better yet built is on my bucket list.

jimi
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 19, 2011, 07:29:18 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/Koener/388737_261690657217315_170633276323054_657761_531341570_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on December 19, 2011, 08:16:29 PM
It takes a until one minute into it while he faffs about, but it's worth waiting for.

Guzzi Cafe Racer - loud 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlP21KasXtg&feature=related#)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 19, 2011, 08:25:31 PM
That thing is evil  [evil] I dig the front brake.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on December 19, 2011, 08:50:05 PM
The Benelli 6 at 3.30 onwards has got to be a little cool.

MEETING MOTO D'EPOCA 2010 - Part 3 (by BIGPAOLO1969) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWnicn2dnAU&feature=related#)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: sofadriver on December 19, 2011, 09:38:27 PM
Quote from: brimo on December 19, 2011, 08:16:29 PM
It takes a until one minute into it while he faffs about, but it's worth waiting for.

Guzzi Cafe Racer - loud 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlP21KasXtg&feature=related#)

love the look on the owner's face at the end - priceless!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Poca on December 21, 2011, 05:56:25 AM
Hi,

this is my modified 900ss. Bye the way, it's for sale ;)

(http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/814/dscf8070.jpg/)



Oops, why can't we see the pictures?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 21, 2011, 05:59:52 AM
Quote from: Poca on December 21, 2011, 05:56:25 AM
Hi,

this is my modified 900ss. Bye the way, it's for sale ;)

(http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/814/dscf8070.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/dscf8071z.jpg)

Oops, why can't we see the pictures?
something is weird with imageshack i think

photobucket is easier to work with

the closing brackets need the forward slash in them not in front

(http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/814/dscf8070.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/dscf8071z.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Poca on December 21, 2011, 06:24:23 AM
Try to click on this link if you see the pic, please.

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/814/dscf8070.jpg/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/814/dscf8070.jpg/)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 21, 2011, 06:30:12 AM
no pic but the link is there.

any front/rear pics?  Interesting take.  Blue is more of an "ST" color, but the front fairing is interesting.  SBK?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Poca on December 21, 2011, 06:34:14 AM
The colour is from the Paso.

Front and back pictures will follow, I have to upload them.

Here is one more http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/dscf8071z.jpg/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/dscf8071z.jpg/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 21, 2011, 06:36:59 AM
pretty slick, i like the sbk frontend on that bike. 

i remember the blue 906/907 but i thought it was darker?  at least i nailed the bike "type"
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Poca on December 21, 2011, 06:40:13 AM
Here they are.

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/838/dscf8072o.jpg/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/838/dscf8072o.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/46/dscf8073.jpg/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/46/dscf8073.jpg/)

Lamp is Cagiva Mito. The tank is chopped for the lower look.

Unfortunately my girlfriend can't go with me, that's why I hardly use it.

And the sound is amazing.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 21, 2011, 06:43:21 AM
Quote from: Poca on December 21, 2011, 06:40:13 AM
Here they are.
Lamp is Cagiva Mito. The tank is chopped for the lower look.

yeah, the Mito's front end is just Tamburini re-using the 916 front end. 

i love those Mitos, we were supposed to get a 500cc version (with a Husqvarna single) in the USA but that never came to pass.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on December 21, 2011, 08:16:51 AM
Here's one of Poca's pics:

(http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/5512/dscf8070.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on December 21, 2011, 01:30:52 PM
Quote from: brimo on December 19, 2011, 08:50:05 PM
The Benelli 6 at 3.30 onwards has got to be a little cool.

MEETING MOTO D'EPOCA 2010 - Part 3 (by BIGPAOLO1969) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWnicn2dnAU&feature=related#)

Does the guy on the Benelli do anything other than zoom up and down the pit lane? Seems to like posing and showing off a little. Cool scooters in that video though. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on December 22, 2011, 12:32:29 PM
Quote from: fastwin on December 21, 2011, 01:30:52 PM
Does the guy on the Benelli do anything other than zoom up and down the pit lane? Seems to like posing and showing off a little. Cool scooters in that video though. [thumbsup]

I was wondering the same thing. Of course maybe he built it and found out after there was no class for it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Erhard on December 23, 2011, 12:52:38 PM
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/31/1040131/1280_3938653334373062.jpg)
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/31/1040131/1280_6163653833643065.jpg)
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/31/1040131/1280_6332323735636563.jpg)
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/31/1040131/1280_6662363464393462.jpg)
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/31/1040131/1280_3166366564376131.jpg)

[beer]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 23, 2011, 01:02:32 PM
those exhaust "cans" are a joke.  Why even bother? just put straight pipes on it and call it a day...

[drool]

Quote from: Erhard on December 23, 2011, 12:52:38 PM
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/31/1040131/1280_3938653334373062.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Erhard on December 23, 2011, 01:06:35 PM
 ;D - but, the "cans" are legal - made by "SR-Racing" in Germany   [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 23, 2011, 01:17:46 PM
Quote from: Erhard on December 23, 2011, 01:06:35 PM
;D - but, the "cans" are legal - made by "SR-Racing" in Germany   [thumbsup]

legal for what?  setting off car alarms?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Erhard on December 23, 2011, 01:20:00 PM
.. for example - why not  8)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on December 23, 2011, 01:31:26 PM
Moto Morbidelli clasica (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgPXp8m1EBo&feature=player_detailpage#)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 23, 2011, 05:55:13 PM
Carbon SS
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Pdj4JKcpmE0/TvRLk18GdOI/AAAAAAAAXqs/_c-E53P5_f4/s1600/desmo9008.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-itugFA6E_Sw/TvRLdd2mhRI/AAAAAAAAXqM/-mGhsE7z8OQ/s1600/desmo9002.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on December 24, 2011, 09:46:59 AM
Wow! That's gorgeous!! [popcorn] [bow_down]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 28, 2011, 01:46:44 PM
English & Italian hybrid
(http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs30/i/2009/252/a/8/old_school_Vincent_motorcycle_by_Partywave.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 28, 2011, 01:50:23 PM
Here is a custom bike with a Guzzi engine turned sideways.
(http://silodrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Raven-MotoCycles.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 28, 2011, 01:53:35 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YL8C40jcvjQ/TvF9bcenUJI/AAAAAAAAAGc/CoD1kWew0v0/s640/vintage_ducati_adverticment.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 28, 2011, 02:21:29 PM
This Laverda 750 SFC sounds delicious
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=g9aZmHc67VA# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=g9aZmHc67VA#)!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: gOoIe B on December 28, 2011, 02:40:18 PM
Quote from: Travman on December 28, 2011, 01:50:23 PM
Here is a custom bike with a Guzzi engine turned sideways.
(http://silodrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Raven-MotoCycles.jpg)

haven't seen it done like that before.  the bike looks... interesting...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on December 28, 2011, 03:13:20 PM
This is such a great thread Travman  [thumbsup]

Do you ever get time for real porn surfing? [cheeky]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 28, 2011, 03:53:17 PM
Quote from: stopintime on December 28, 2011, 03:13:20 PM
This is such a great thread Travman  [thumbsup]

Do you ever get time for real porn surfing? [cheeky]
Thanks, I enjoy seeing what everybody shares.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-km2pJqxFcBA/TgsjfhtFvEI/AAAAAAAAG_w/9IoN-0E-1Oo/s1600/f-1-22-6192392_0PATfywR__DSC7169_6.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on December 28, 2011, 07:03:00 PM
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Blakelikesfood333/2005%20Chopper/CafeRacer1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on December 28, 2011, 08:00:00 PM
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj223/logojoe/71MVAgusta350CorsaMFurrmanpics.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on December 28, 2011, 08:06:20 PM
(http://www.coyote-racing-team.com/galeries/JLR-2009/content/bin/images/large/007photo_JL_Renversade_Nogaro_2009.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on December 28, 2011, 08:13:14 PM
(http://www.coyote-racing-team.com/galeries/JLR-2009/content/bin/images/large/012photo_JL_Renversade_Nogaro_2009.jpg)

(http://www.coyote-racing-team.com/galeries/JLR-2009/content/bin/images/large/024photo_JL_Renversade_Nogaro_2009.jpg)

(http://www.coyote-racing-team.com/galeries/JLR-2009/content/bin/images/large/063photo_JL_Renversade_Nogaro_2009.jpg)

(http://www.coyote-racing-team.com/galeries/JLR-2009/content/bin/images/large/110photo_JL_Renversade_Nogaro_2009.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on December 28, 2011, 08:15:02 PM
(http://www.coyote-racing-team.com/galeries/JLR-2009/content/bin/images/large/132photo_JL_Renversade_Nogaro_2009.jpg)

(http://www.coyote-racing-team.com/galeries/JLR-2009/content/bin/images/large/134photo_JL_Renversade_Nogaro_2009.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: thebronze on December 29, 2011, 08:40:49 AM
Turn it up!

Benelli/Motobi 125 5s (http://vimeo.com/33504134)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: thebronze on December 29, 2011, 09:08:31 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on December 06, 2011, 01:19:11 AM

The mid-70's Morbidelli 125 was a thing of beauty to behold, beautifully made, quality components.  King of it's class.  But got surprisingly tough competition with the advent of the widely available and very much more affordable Honda MT125R.  I remember laughing at the first MT125s I saw, with their simple air cooled single inherited from the 125 Elsinore MX bike.  How could such a parts-bin crudity hope to complete?  But the unsophisticated Honda was very much a match on the track, right out of the box.  Soon stopped laughing....  And I still dont understand..... 

Agreed, that Morbidelli was an amazing bike and an even better story.  How a tiny Italian company came up w a 2 stroke that beat the mighty Japs in the 125cc class was a miracle.  The 125 class had been owned by suzuki and honda for 15 years.  That 125cc twin was capable of 140mph!

If you guys like crap like this you need to buy this book "Mick Walkers Italian Racing Motorcycles"

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 29, 2011, 10:02:14 AM
Good stuff guys.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jCJ9MDBN9yQ/Tc8tgwTd0fI/AAAAAAAAG8Q/Kkf6QCqKgjM/s1600/motolady.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: thebronze on December 29, 2011, 10:58:44 AM
Quote from: Travman on December 14, 2011, 09:48:12 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K5MuebzzTGM/Tuhv7vv6zJI/AAAAAAAAXDI/kLUNdD1uK2w/s640/mono+%25281%2529.jpg)


Damn I want one of those.  Looks like a home made Super Mono but SOHC.  Travman do you have anymore info on that?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: orangelion03 on December 29, 2011, 02:48:48 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on December 28, 2011, 07:03:00 PM
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Blakelikesfood333/2005%20Chopper/CafeRacer1.jpg)

Wow!  What a jewel!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 29, 2011, 06:01:09 PM
Quote from: thebronze on December 29, 2011, 10:58:44 AM
Damn I want one of those.  Looks like a home made Super Mono but SOHC.  Travman do you have anymore info on that?
Sorry, I don't have any info on that bike.  Did you notice the tiny front/large rear wheel combination on that bike?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 29, 2011, 06:18:28 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h30WrSskRIk/TvrLbNSL_bI/AAAAAAAAZOs/fS1DgIm1nOk/s1600/Anke+hive+Goldmann.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L5C3aE6t8do/TvrLXjrB6QI/AAAAAAAAZOc/OfQsfZI-Tfc/s1600/Anke+hive+Goldmann+2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 29, 2011, 06:22:18 PM
Quote from: Travman on December 29, 2011, 06:01:09 PM
Sorry, I don't have any info on that bike.  Did you notice the tiny front/large rear wheel combination on that bike?

the campys had a 16 front and 18 rear
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on December 29, 2011, 06:52:15 PM
(http://coyote-racing-team.com/galeries/Laurent/content/bin/images/large/_A3R497290.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on December 29, 2011, 06:56:03 PM
(http://coyote-racing-team.com/galeries/Paddock-CC/content/bin/images/large/MAG_14772.jpg)

(http://coyote-racing-team.com/galeries/Paddock-CC/content/bin/images/large/MAG_14782.jpg)

(http://coyote-racing-team.com/galeries/Paddock-CC/content/bin/images/large/MAG_14792.jpg)

(http://coyote-racing-team.com/galeries/Paddock-CC/content/bin/images/large/MAG_14812.jpg)

(http://coyote-racing-team.com/galeries/Paddock-CC/content/bin/images/large/MAG_14822.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on December 29, 2011, 06:59:27 PM
(http://coyote-racing-team.com/galeries/Paddock-CC/content/bin/images/large/MAG_20442.jpg)

(http://coyote-racing-team.com/galeries/Paddock-CC/content/bin/images/large/MAG_20452.jpg)

(http://coyote-racing-team.com/galeries/Paddock-CC/content/bin/images/large/MAG_20472.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on December 29, 2011, 07:07:46 PM
(http://www.coyote-racing-team.com/galeries/motos/content/bin/images/large/crtnogaro2008_95.jpg)

(http://www.coyote-racing-team.com/galeries/motos/content/bin/images/large/crtnogaro2008_203.jpg)

(http://www.coyote-racing-team.com/galeries/motos/content/bin/images/large/crtnogaro2008_202.jpg)

(http://www.coyote-racing-team.com/galeries/motos/content/bin/images/large/crtnogaro2008_209.jpg)

(http://www.coyote-racing-team.com/galeries/motos/content/bin/images/large/crtnogaro2008_180.jpg)

(http://www.coyote-racing-team.com/galeries/motos/content/bin/images/large/crtnogaro2008_648.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 29, 2011, 10:14:46 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_q0VE9vMfEc/TvjYEzXp5XI/AAAAAAAAZMg/7WeBlVojLWk/s1600/pantah%2B%2526%2Brider.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Anchorism on January 04, 2012, 01:21:55 AM
Quote from: Travman on February 15, 2011, 06:44:25 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/moto-guzzi-cafe-racer-1.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/moto-guzzi-cafe-racer.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/moto-guzzi-cafe-racer-3.jpg)

I am SOOO gonna use this as my inspiration for my new guzzi!!! Thats bad azzz!!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on January 04, 2012, 02:20:00 AM
Quote from: Anchorism on January 04, 2012, 01:21:55 AM
I am SOOO gonna use this as my inspiration for my new guzzi!!! Thats bad azzz!!!

I get to ride it on the fire trails up in the hills  [Dolph]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Anchorism on January 04, 2012, 03:44:08 AM
Once shes done, that would be fine with me! I did get her running Quite well so far...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 05, 2012, 11:27:28 AM
(http://www.bevelheaven.com/pix/TG-900-1.jpg)
(http://www.bevelheaven.com/pix/TG-9002.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 05, 2012, 11:32:47 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zRJ97kLZsQU/TwG_HM7nydI/AAAAAAAAZX4/d4XUndGoP1M/s640/StevenKempTonti3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Nero-92 on January 05, 2012, 05:50:57 PM
(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j350/Nero-92/gessato_gselect_ferrari_bike_03.jpg)Heres a rare Italian motorcycle(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j350/Nero-92/gessato_gselect_ferrari_bike_05.jpg)(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j350/Nero-92/gessato_gselect_ferrari_bike_06.jpg)(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j350/Nero-92/gessato_gselect_ferrari_bike_04.jpg)(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j350/Nero-92/gessato_gselect_ferrari_bike_02-150x150.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on January 05, 2012, 08:01:29 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-agyANJMr2Wk/TwNUth8NagI/AAAAAAAAYY0/VUc7XcxTBTM/s640/ducati-caferacer+eicma+2011.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YBeUEHYN3GE/TwNU5gpnlSI/AAAAAAAAYZ4/QG6DQhsBIRc/s640/ducati-sport-classic-cafe-racer-16.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZzRtvsZambY/TwNU4Qhv99I/AAAAAAAAYZ0/Yms_e0MdoZY/s640/ducati-sport-classic-cafe-racer-12.jpg)

[LINK] (http://www.caferacerculture.net/2012/01/miscela-classica.html) as with all links to Cafe Racer Culture if you dig around you may find something NSFW
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on January 05, 2012, 08:05:22 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K7sgRNnqOgM/TwF5KOGg1mI/AAAAAAAAYQ4/JaJrvY7_1pk/s640/dettagli+%252810%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on January 05, 2012, 08:08:10 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zFtMjTCi82I/TwF0iA11JaI/AAAAAAAAYMg/PWZaF8n7gHw/s640/IMG_7261+copia.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-srE4TSkLxcM/TwF0lAWMstI/AAAAAAAAYMw/U_NxjX77T4U/s640/IMG_7295+copia.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4-jDw5Uqdow/TwF0qTg1y6I/AAAAAAAAYNI/yZvhde8ZhYU/s640/IMG_7308+copia.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on January 05, 2012, 08:12:34 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vax6gaUTLy0/Tvv5MaNHiKI/AAAAAAAAYE8/GbPC_5W7Ov4/s640/dsc_3010.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oRyXDoP0LWA/Tvv5N7z1AoI/AAAAAAAAYFE/Yiz8UabF8KA/s640/dsc_3011.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on January 05, 2012, 08:22:53 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jPml30LjWxQ/TvGcuO9i5_I/AAAAAAAAXcE/3ZDEpwvK9Pw/s640/lav+%25281%2529.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sOJc6V3jnmo/TvGc1hJm6BI/AAAAAAAAXcs/GKxnVQa1fMs/s640/ScorchLaverda1000cc05.jpg)

[LINK] (http://www.caferacerculture.net/2011/12/scorch-cafe-fighter.html), again possibly NSFW if you browse the site
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howley on January 05, 2012, 11:41:41 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on January 05, 2012, 08:08:10 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zFtMjTCi82I/TwF0iA11JaI/AAAAAAAAYMg/PWZaF8n7gHw/s640/IMG_7261+copia.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-srE4TSkLxcM/TwF0lAWMstI/AAAAAAAAYMw/U_NxjX77T4U/s640/IMG_7295+copia.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4-jDw5Uqdow/TwF0qTg1y6I/AAAAAAAAYNI/yZvhde8ZhYU/s640/IMG_7308+copia.jpg)

Looks like a shortened rear subframe somehow. Pretty neat.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Anchorism on January 06, 2012, 03:18:15 AM
Quote from: bobspapa on April 11, 2010, 03:43:27 PM

(http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/196086/images/mimonster.jpg)

Ok, so now im wondering what helmet is sitting on the bike. Its pretty sick, and i would love to have one!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on January 06, 2012, 03:41:32 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on January 05, 2012, 08:22:53 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jPml30LjWxQ/TvGcuO9i5_I/AAAAAAAAXcE/3ZDEpwvK9Pw/s640/lav+%25281%2529.jpg)

Looks like a buffalo make the beast with two backsing a Laverda engine.  :P

Quote from: Anchorism on January 06, 2012, 03:18:15 AM
Ok, so now im wondering what helmet is sitting on the bike. Its pretty sick, and i would love to have one!

Roof Boxer.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on January 06, 2012, 06:12:23 AM
Quote from: Buckethead on January 06, 2012, 03:41:32 AMLooks like a buffalo make the beast with two backsing a Laverda engine.  :P
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [clap]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zooom on January 06, 2012, 10:26:49 AM
http://raresportbikesforsale.com/foggy-superbike-1999-ducati-996/ (http://raresportbikesforsale.com/foggy-superbike-1999-ducati-996/)

grab a cup for your drool while parusing this moto-pornucopia of rarity...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on January 06, 2012, 11:37:52 AM
Quote from: Nero-92 on January 05, 2012, 05:50:57 PM
(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j350/Nero-92/gessato_gselect_ferrari_bike_03.jpg)Heres a rare Italian motorcycle(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j350/Nero-92/gessato_gselect_ferrari_bike_05.jpg)(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j350/Nero-92/gessato_gselect_ferrari_bike_06.jpg)(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j350/Nero-92/gessato_gselect_ferrari_bike_04.jpg)(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j350/Nero-92/gessato_gselect_ferrari_bike_02-150x150.jpg)
[beer] I have seen this bike in the flesh. It is unutterably gorgeous and unattainable. It was for sale for the modest sum of £250,000, which, unfortunately, I did not have. I still don't have it, more's the pity!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 06, 2012, 11:48:47 AM
Quote from: mickyvee on January 06, 2012, 11:37:52 AM
[beer] I have seen this bike in the flesh. It is unutterably gorgeous and unattainable. It was for sale for the modest sum of £250,000, which, unfortunately, I did not have. I still don't have it, more's the pity!

anything to use those damn DCNF carbs!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on January 06, 2012, 03:44:05 PM
I found this on Cafe Racer Culture but there was no info, does anyone know anything about the race tail on these bikes?
I really like the look and it could work for my project bike.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hW6RFGb9ZKA/Tvv_Zvf39AI/AAAAAAAAYF8/t_dXwUS67d8/s1600/ducati.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on January 06, 2012, 03:53:26 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K5MuebzzTGM/Tuhv7vv6zJI/AAAAAAAAXDI/kLUNdD1uK2w/s640/mono+%25281%2529.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CfQ-vI6f4xs/Tuhv8OC_FjI/AAAAAAAAXDQ/jYZ9iSMQsWo/s1600/mono+%25283%2529.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tiQx7kG0nms/Tuhv9IOO7ZI/AAAAAAAAXDY/tVWHIiqar9Y/s1600/mono+%25282%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on January 06, 2012, 04:57:23 PM
^  That thing has been posted up so many times...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on January 06, 2012, 09:21:19 PM
no link = no derby

;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 06, 2012, 09:32:06 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on January 06, 2012, 03:44:05 PM
I found this on Cafe Racer Culture but there was no info, does anyone know anything about the race tail on these bikes?
I really like the look and it could work for my project bike.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hW6RFGb9ZKA/Tvv_Zvf39AI/AAAAAAAAYF8/t_dXwUS67d8/s1600/ducati.jpg)


Go back to page 14-15-16
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: danaid on January 06, 2012, 09:32:35 PM
Quote from: Anchorism on January 06, 2012, 03:18:15 AM
Ok, so now im wondering what helmet is sitting on the bike. Its pretty sick, and i would love to have one!

http://www.roof.fr/products/product.php?id=13 (http://www.roof.fr/products/product.php?id=13)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 06, 2012, 10:10:34 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on January 06, 2012, 09:21:19 PM
no link = no derby

;D


Ass

the custom mono:
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg1001160#msg1001160 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg1001160#msg1001160)

The Cafe 900SS:
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg628073#msg628073 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg628073#msg628073)

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg742592#msg742592 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg742592#msg742592)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: krolik on January 07, 2012, 09:55:02 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on July 11, 2265, 12:34:39 PM
no link = no derby

;D
Quote from: ducatiz on April 29, 1980, 09:23:54 PM

Ass



You know the rules.  :-*
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on January 07, 2012, 10:41:19 AM
I remember it being posted but there wasn't any info on it then either, just pics and people quoting the pics.  I thought maybe someone knew something about that tail, ducatiz, I'm looking at you here ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 07, 2012, 11:12:10 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on January 07, 2012, 10:41:19 AM
I remember it being posted but there wasn't any info on it then either, just pics and people quoting the pics.  I thought maybe someone knew something about that tail, ducatiz, I'm looking at you here ;)

;D

i have the info somewhere but i think of was a frame chop and an old style race seat.  the stock frame is kind of wide there...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on January 07, 2012, 11:23:06 AM
Yeah, I'm looking for a seat like that, most of the vintage style race seats I've found have too sharp of an angle where the seat pan meets the bubble, I want one rounded like this one, the number plate extrusion is cool but not crucial.  This would be going on a 748 mono sub frame which may be a bit narrower (9.5").
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on January 07, 2012, 11:34:09 AM
Alright, I found some info on it, built by Union Motorcycle Classics, tail is a one-off from Glass from the Past, probably isn't an option for me but at least I came to the end of the research.  :-\
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on January 07, 2012, 11:42:53 AM
How about this seat from Airtech?  Will need some modification.

Bonneville / Thruxton Manx conversion
(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/TB8M2R1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on January 07, 2012, 11:51:06 AM
I like the look of that one but it narrows so close to the front which would be trimmed back a bit, it's an option, I've been looking at the universal cafe tail from them, seems like it would work I just would like it more rounded where the pan meets the bubble, maybe I could build that up a bit.

(http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/vintage/images/seats/CB75021M%7E1.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on January 07, 2012, 03:26:19 PM
I've never been impressed with Air-tech products.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on January 07, 2012, 04:08:25 PM
Do you have a brand recommendation?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on January 07, 2012, 04:16:34 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on January 07, 2012, 04:08:25 PM
Do you have a brand recommendation?
Unfortunately they have the best selection just not the best quality.

Be prepared to fill lots of voids in the part, mostly on edges. that are hidden/bridged by gel-coat.

I did a tail for a customer that was totally different shape from one side to the other.

If you don't mind the re-work it's fine.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on January 07, 2012, 04:45:02 PM
I haven't seen a lot of alternatives, there are some other manufacturer's but they only make ~5-10 tails, I'm not sold on the shape of that air-tech piece so I will continue to look.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Nero-92 on January 07, 2012, 05:33:14 PM
Here's my interpretation of a cafe seat I realise purists wont approve because it's not a single seat but she who must be obeyed likes(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j350/Nero-92/IMG_0199.jpg)(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j350/Nero-92/IMG_0200.jpg) to go for a spin occasionally so that wasn't an option
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on January 07, 2012, 08:48:52 PM
im in the same boat with my wife. I opted for this;(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/realityfooeldme/e83c798d.jpg)

its a stock seat with material added to the front and removed from the back (of the riders portion) to give a flatter section. the passenger area has been cut down about 2" (so the rider has more room to slide back, something I found myself doing often) and then rounded out with about 2.5" of padding.  the result is a "cafe" profile with passenger capabilities. of course the passenger sits much higher which can be awkward but for how little that happens its acceptable to me.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on January 07, 2012, 10:53:13 PM
Quote from: xcaptainxbloodx on January 07, 2012, 08:48:52 PM
im in the same boat with my wife. I opted for this;(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/realityfooeldme/e83c798d.jpg)

its a stock seat with material added to the front and removed from the back (of the riders portion) to give a flatter section. the passenger area has been cut down about 2" (so the rider has more room to slide back, something I found myself doing often) and then rounded out with about 2.5" of padding.  the result is a "cafe" profile with passenger capabilities. of course the passenger sits much higher which can be awkward but for how little that happens its acceptable to me.

Where can I get a seat like that?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on January 08, 2012, 07:48:36 AM
Custom from "new church customs" in Portland.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 16, 2012, 03:21:40 PM
(http://www.mad-ducati.com/Gallery/dfrederick/G804/IMG_1786.JPG)
(http://www.mad-ducati.com/Gallery/wmartens/G805/DSCN2433.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on January 16, 2012, 04:18:26 PM
^^^ that's just not fair - OMG
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on January 16, 2012, 09:45:31 PM
Same bike at different times with different displacements?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 16, 2012, 09:58:01 PM
Quote from: MacDuck on January 16, 2012, 09:45:31 PM
Same bike at different times with different displacements?

Same frame and fairing/seat, different bikes.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zooom on January 17, 2012, 04:08:36 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 16, 2012, 09:58:01 PM
Same frame and fairing/seat, different bikes.

no, the 1088 was the origional motor but Doug had some issues and went with the 1170 for the Barber event....I pass his house almost every day, so I know that driveway well....


on a different note...a very nicely done 900SS

http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/2012/01/ducati-900ss-cafe-racer/ (http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/2012/01/ducati-900ss-cafe-racer/)

(http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/0036-ducati_ss_main_large.jpg)

(http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/0039-ducati_ss_03.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 17, 2012, 06:29:02 AM
Quote from: zooom on January 17, 2012, 04:08:36 AM
no, the 1088 was the origional motor but Doug had some issues and went with the 1170 for the Barber event....I pass his house almost every day, so I know that driveway well....
well, that was my guess

Quote
on a different note...a very nicely done 900SS

http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/2012/01/ducati-900ss-cafe-racer/ (http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/2012/01/ducati-900ss-cafe-racer/)

Double dog Derby:
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg969742;topicseen#msg969742 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg969742;topicseen#msg969742)

Ducati News Today should be called "Ducati News A Year Ago".  Also, they are wrong, Rocket Garage is a blog site, they don't make bikes.  It is from http://www.unionmotorcycle.com/ (http://www.unionmotorcycle.com/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 18, 2012, 06:19:04 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FRbUDKq75Yw/TfHTCSLPNzI/AAAAAAAAAn8/Dv8poAcJeoo/s1600/ace3.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Kq_WLCMIdeY/TgNBAV83hJI/AAAAAAAAAog/9aFHLlSt6AA/s1600/P1020529.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H80GzM0CvXI/TgNBO9CukOI/AAAAAAAAAos/ONIy9RxKqfs/s1600/P1020556.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zooom on January 20, 2012, 07:18:16 AM
here's an oddball...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Moto-Guzzi-Quota-1100es-dual-purpose-similar-GS-KTM-BMW-/220932603937?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item33709c0021 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Moto-Guzzi-Quota-1100es-dual-purpose-similar-GS-KTM-BMW-/220932603937?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item33709c0021)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 21, 2012, 07:09:48 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RuzGgTYcCww/TxHU7YttHrI/AAAAAAAAKOg/lxmKhJyaThw/s800/img110.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: sofadriver on January 21, 2012, 07:26:41 AM
omg - that's very cool!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on January 21, 2012, 11:14:50 AM
Quote from: Travman on January 21, 2012, 07:09:48 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RuzGgTYcCww/TxHU7YttHrI/AAAAAAAAKOg/lxmKhJyaThw/s800/img110.jpg)

Of course the bike is very cool, but as a wannabe photographer I find the photo really great too.  Cool not only on photographic merits, but also the cool bits here and there like the photos and such on the wall.

Trav, can you give some more info about where this comes from.  Did you take the photo?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 21, 2012, 12:35:25 PM
Quote from: NorDog on January 21, 2012, 11:14:50 AM
Trav, can you give some more info about where this comes from.  Did you take the photo?
Not mine, I saw it here.  http://southsiders-mc.blogspot.com (http://southsiders-mc.blogspot.com).  The post is half way down the page on 1/14/2012.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y2601x-0jdM/TsEbiWZfgqI/AAAAAAAAJYg/Fn3_xERiOJg/s900/IMG_8373.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Usr6dg3q9Xo/TdS3e008jPI/AAAAAAAAGXw/Yfp1D8xkzLE/s900/compressore.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_L1xisTHdtw/ToVtH-4bP3I/AAAAAAAAINs/HTgruymbGmc/s1600/Portugual%2540Southsiders2011-13.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 21, 2012, 12:53:47 PM
Harris framed square case 900SS
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LGFZzP_SGOM/TeSIWkbSSLI/AAAAAAAAGf4/59YkuKu1szM/s800/IMG_3982.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MZkK4OqAVrw/TeSJcz90wgI/AAAAAAAAGgQ/EfyHpZm8Pps/s800/DSCF0048.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Nero-92 on January 21, 2012, 04:24:10 PM
Quote from: Travman on January 21, 2012, 12:53:47 PM
Harris framed square case 900SS
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LGFZzP_SGOM/TeSIWkbSSLI/AAAAAAAAGf4/59YkuKu1szM/s800/IMG_3982.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MZkK4OqAVrw/TeSJcz90wgI/AAAAAAAAGgQ/EfyHpZm8Pps/s800/DSCF0048.jpg)
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm nice
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 21, 2012, 08:23:21 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5Bx-5vjLE9A/TVqCeT1e5II/AAAAAAAAFSg/hAUIU4vG6tU/s800/DUCATI350scrambler-5.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hri9ATpC28g/TVqCfagYO_I/AAAAAAAAFTA/6op7kx3mVzw/s800/DUCATI350scrambler-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 21, 2012, 08:25:51 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AmcPs1hlDaM/TUQk3bVblOI/AAAAAAAAFNo/4LKT-0h5A-Y/s800/DUCATI750GT-1.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AmcPs1hlDaM/TUQlbMo2oUI/AAAAAAAAFOA/nyBbHH6YwpU/s800/DUCATI750GT-8.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AmcPs1hlDaM/TUQk2NDsQgI/AAAAAAAAFNI/CeRoHN9rS5k/s800/DUCATI750GT-5.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AmcPs1hlDaM/TUQk2YVpeXI/AAAAAAAAFNQ/aBwlkGLNNkk/s800/DUCATI750GT-4.jpg)
Photos by Benoit Guerry
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 21, 2012, 08:27:54 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YzO4xG89168/TdS3e7pTSCI/AAAAAAAAGXo/kXUbm_rZkqM/s800/aceitalianday.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 21, 2012, 08:28:20 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HCnVgkmiPz4/TdS4IlASeOI/AAAAAAAAGYQ/Yr5oXpRvv9Q/s800/guzbirthday.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: orangelion03 on January 25, 2012, 02:54:33 PM
^^^ Patina ^^^^

Some folks pay good money for that.   [cheeky]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zooom on January 26, 2012, 06:51:09 AM
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2012/01/26/ipothesys-moto-guzzi-griso-conversion/ (http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2012/01/26/ipothesys-moto-guzzi-griso-conversion/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on February 01, 2012, 03:00:16 PM
Badgalbetty says hi and forwarded this picture  [beer]

It's supposed to be a 1946, or so, Duc prototype  8)


       (http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/prototype46.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 02, 2012, 06:53:42 PM
 :o :o :o :o

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C176579 (http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C176579)

I want a six days so damn bad!!

ZERO MILES

(http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/cars/any/1519734.jpg)

and OH BY THE WAY I HAVE A ZERO MILES DARMAH TOO

(http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/cars/any/1519732.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on February 02, 2012, 08:23:52 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on February 02, 2012, 06:53:42 PM

I want a six days so damn bad!!

So what's the story with that?! As far as I'm aware, they never made it here. Looked it up in Cathcart's book where there is a full B&W snap but no real details. Looks a lot like a Zundapp I had in a 125 Rickman but the hubs, frame and laydown shocks look more like a Maico. I guess most were using radial finned heads in 125's then including Hercules (Sachs) and Penton. A 125 in the woods was near suicidal back then. Don't ask me how I know...  ;) The Rickman was replaced with a Maico 250 WR.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 02, 2012, 08:27:37 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on February 02, 2012, 08:23:52 PM
So what's the story with that?! As far as I'm aware, they never made it here. Looked it up in Cathcart's book where there is a full B&W snap but no real details. Looks a lot like a Zundapp I had in a 125 Rickman but the hubs, frame and laydown shocks look more like a Maico. I guess most were using radial finned heads in 125's then including Hercules (Sachs) and Penton. A 125 in the woods was near suicidal back then. Don't ask me how I know...  ;) The Rickman was replaced with a Maico 250 WR.

Its made under license by MotoTrans in Spain!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on February 02, 2012, 10:09:21 PM
Always craved one of these but had a pearl white 750 Paso Limited instead. A client had one and used to torture me with it.  ;)

(http://photos.imageevent.com/joejo20/bimotadb1/huge/DSC05930.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on February 02, 2012, 10:21:08 PM
I've always love this poster.  Gotta break down and buy one.

(http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.299848733.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on February 02, 2012, 10:26:09 PM
Quote from: NorDog on February 02, 2012, 10:21:08 PM
I've always love this poster.  Gotta break down and buy one.

Too funny! What would Freud say?  :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on February 02, 2012, 10:32:33 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on February 02, 2012, 10:26:09 PM
Too funny! What would Freud say?  :)

Freud would say, "Sometimes a motorcycle is just a motorcycle, but emerson really big..."
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 03, 2012, 06:31:18 AM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on February 02, 2012, 10:26:09 PM
Too funny! What would Freud say?  :)

"Grab her booben, vat are you vaiting for, dumkopf?"

or

"STUPID!  You need to steer ze bike ven it's movink!!"
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on February 03, 2012, 07:52:49 AM
In that case..., I vote for left boob and throttle!  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 03, 2012, 07:54:06 AM
I'm pretty sure we have seen this one before, but here are a few different pictures.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1-vKl7GC6WA/TyvrAFClpxI/AAAAAAAAZ2Y/93O4eDLKnQk/s640/img_3721.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-60GR4MkAaUw/TyvrE0kbZOI/AAAAAAAAZ2w/22gItkRDkSg/s640/img_3806.jpg)
(http://)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0NolO5rnptY/TyvrHArdJdI/AAAAAAAAZ24/B7Y4B548ZME/s640/img_3813.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 03, 2012, 11:51:03 AM
I'd love to know who makes those shorty cans.  Marvic (of all companies) is making a set for the Alazzura which should bolt up to that bike, but I don't think they are that short.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on February 05, 2012, 12:18:32 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/89d9dbcb.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on February 05, 2012, 01:07:07 PM
That's Nick Anglada's work.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 05, 2012, 09:00:11 PM
Quote from: Travman on February 03, 2012, 07:54:06 AM
I'm pretty sure we have seen this one before, but here are a few different pictures.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1-vKl7GC6WA/TyvrAFClpxI/AAAAAAAAZ2Y/93O4eDLKnQk/s640/img_3721.jpg)

I haven't seen that, but it is a common variation on a theme.  Nice.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 06, 2012, 10:10:25 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1-Vnt7lzZGU/Ty6dD5RijZI/AAAAAAAAbZg/q1vnr7WFKgk/s1600/aaa2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on February 06, 2012, 01:17:10 PM
Quote from: Travman on February 06, 2012, 10:10:25 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1-Vnt7lzZGU/Ty6dD5RijZI/AAAAAAAAbZg/q1vnr7WFKgk/s1600/aaa2.jpg)

"So my buddy the 999 got REALLY drunk at a party a while back and wound up hooking up with a Guzzi..."
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on February 07, 2012, 02:29:55 AM
Quote from: Travman on February 06, 2012, 10:10:25 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1-Vnt7lzZGU/Ty6dD5RijZI/AAAAAAAAbZg/q1vnr7WFKgk/s1600/aaa2.jpg)

OK, I WOULD LIKE TO OWN THIS GUZZI !!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DesmoDiva on February 07, 2012, 05:50:23 AM
Damn, that's hot!!   [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on February 07, 2012, 08:42:12 AM
Quote from: Travman on February 06, 2012, 10:10:25 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1-Vnt7lzZGU/Ty6dD5RijZI/AAAAAAAAbZg/q1vnr7WFKgk/s1600/aaa2.jpg)

What is that on the fairing?  An eagle?  Or a bird maybe?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on February 07, 2012, 09:00:56 AM
Quote from: NorDog on February 07, 2012, 08:42:12 AM
What is that on the fairing?  An eagle?  Or a bird maybe?

not trying to be a jerk.. but an eagle is a bird ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on February 07, 2012, 11:16:45 AM
 [beer] It's the Mandello eagle. All Guzzi's have it, either on the tank, the clocks, the alternator cover, etc, etc. My 1200 Griso even had one moulded into the rear light lens. Classy!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on February 07, 2012, 11:20:32 AM
Quote from: Raux on February 07, 2012, 09:00:56 AM
not trying to be a jerk.. but an eagle is a bird ;)

NorDog was playing on an inside joke.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on February 07, 2012, 11:50:41 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on February 07, 2012, 11:20:32 AM
NorDog was playing on an inside joke.

yeah but it's an eagle or a hawk
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on February 07, 2012, 02:10:24 PM
Quote from: Raux on February 07, 2012, 11:50:41 AM
yeah but it's an eagle or a hawk

Uhm...  No.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Goat_Herder on February 07, 2012, 02:22:30 PM
a turkey?   [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on February 07, 2012, 02:31:28 PM
Quote from: mickyvee on February 07, 2012, 11:16:45 AM
[beer] It's the Mandello eagle. All Guzzi's have it, either on the tank, the clocks, the alternator cover, etc, etc. My 1200 Griso even had one moulded into the rear light lens. Classy!

That might have been true if it was facing right, not left.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on February 07, 2012, 10:11:47 PM
could have been a seagull
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on February 08, 2012, 08:16:00 AM
Quote from: Goat_Herder on February 07, 2012, 02:22:30 PM
a turkey?   [laugh]

We don't go there. Personal board rule. [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zooom on February 08, 2012, 10:11:08 AM
http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-1098r (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-1098r)

not exactly sure how I feel about this one....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on February 08, 2012, 10:20:21 AM

Quote:   The design is dominated by the engine shrouds,

You think so?

I support thinking outside the box, but the fairing and seat ruin the experience for me.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: xskiervh on February 08, 2012, 10:51:46 AM
Maybe dumb questions, but what model is that? Is the frame modified? I love it.

Quote from: Travman on February 03, 2012, 07:54:06 AM
I'm pretty sure we have seen this one before, but here are a few different pictures.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1-vKl7GC6WA/TyvrAFClpxI/AAAAAAAAZ2Y/93O4eDLKnQk/s640/img_3721.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-60GR4MkAaUw/TyvrE0kbZOI/AAAAAAAAZ2w/22gItkRDkSg/s640/img_3806.jpg)
(http://)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0NolO5rnptY/TyvrHArdJdI/AAAAAAAAZ24/B7Y4B548ZME/s640/img_3813.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 08, 2012, 11:00:07 AM
Quote from: xskiervh on February 08, 2012, 10:51:46 AM
Maybe dumb questions, but what model is that? Is the frame modified? I love it.


Pantah 500 engine and frame, forks, brakes, wheels.

Aftermarket tank/seat, clipons, gages.


IT's funny to go to all that trouble but to leave the crappy Marzocchi Strada E82 shocks on it... bleh

here's another (that i previously posted) that is the same kind of theme.  It might even be the same bike with different wheels given the gages are identical, but i doubt it.  shocks are different too, Msr Masscho's has the far superior Koni 7610's

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/motorcycles/FrankMasschoBelgium.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on February 08, 2012, 02:22:10 PM
Quote from: zooom on February 08, 2012, 10:11:08 AM
http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-1098r (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-1098r)

not exactly sure how I feel about this one....

I'll help you express yourself.

(http://media5.onsugar.com/files/2011/05/21/4/1718/17180514/27/family_guy_puking-1121.gif)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: sofadriver on February 08, 2012, 05:06:26 PM
holy sh*t - that scene was one of the funniest things I've ever seen  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on February 08, 2012, 06:07:20 PM

Another Cafe Racer.

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/tb_1920x1080.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 10, 2012, 04:20:57 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ItEajZ0ZyEU/TzWLkgb_zEI/AAAAAAAAbpk/2GOmJyooz_4/s1600/422194_296175307113323_100001625696404_896134_1227717374_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 10, 2012, 04:27:30 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2iRMqa4iTKs/TNOyXNYKnjI/AAAAAAAAQKI/Apz3RWHsyzo/s1600/Dromo+Bike+-+MOTO+GUZZI+1000+METAL.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on February 10, 2012, 05:19:52 PM
Quote from: Travman on February 10, 2012, 04:20:57 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ItEajZ0ZyEU/TzWLkgb_zEI/AAAAAAAAbpk/2GOmJyooz_4/s1600/422194_296175307113323_100001625696404_896134_1227717374_n.jpg)

Not a huge fan of the exhaust routing, but really like the rest of it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 12, 2012, 10:51:47 AM
1972 Moto Guzzi V7Sport in HD (Sold) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcWi6JEn9_s&feature=related#)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: xskiervh on February 14, 2012, 10:21:57 AM
Thanks for the help. Have you seen where you could get a tank like that or even that one specifically?

Quote from: ducatiz on February 08, 2012, 11:00:07 AM
Pantah 500 engine and frame, forks, brakes, wheels.

Aftermarket tank/seat, clipons, gages.


IT's funny to go to all that trouble but to leave the crappy Marzocchi Strada E82 shocks on it... bleh

here's another (that i previously posted) that is the same kind of theme.  It might even be the same bike with different wheels given the gages are identical, but i doubt it.  shocks are different too, Msr Masscho's has the far superior Koni 7610's

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/motorcycles/FrankMasschoBelgium.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 14, 2012, 10:35:04 AM
Quote from: xskiervh on February 14, 2012, 10:21:57 AM
Thanks for the help. Have you seen where you could get a tank like that or even that one specifically?


they are around

here is one

http://www.tga.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=55_63 (http://www.tga.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=55_63)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: xskiervh on February 14, 2012, 02:02:00 PM
I don't think thats it. Based on those other pics, the tank has a shorter and more rounded profile. Thanks anyways.


Quote from: ducatiz on February 14, 2012, 10:35:04 AM
they are around

here is one

http://www.tga.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=55_63 (http://www.tga.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=55_63)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 14, 2012, 02:48:11 PM
Quote from: xskiervh on February 14, 2012, 02:02:00 PM
I don't think thats it. Based on those other pics, the tank has a shorter and more rounded profile. Thanks anyways.



they're all variations on a theme.  there is a few of them around.  i don't know the exact maker, but it's a 750ss style tank for Pantah.

The one I posted above is a fibreglass tank.

Here is another angle of Frank's bike :

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/jj6.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 22, 2012, 08:16:59 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3j_jq3VnEQA/T0THCARB5lI/AAAAAAAAabU/-VNYpZfHf6Y/s640/bimota.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U74V_5q1nqE/T0THFfMoAfI/AAAAAAAAabk/jsv32k5F1IA/s640/bimota2.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ap_psWh4hPw/T0THD3c4n_I/AAAAAAAAabc/ihk_rpTkZzw/s640/bimota1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DuctheMonster on February 22, 2012, 08:28:26 PM
Makes me want another bike!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Nero-92 on February 23, 2012, 05:22:15 PM
Quote from: Travman on February 22, 2012, 08:16:59 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3j_jq3VnEQA/T0THCARB5lI/AAAAAAAAabU/-VNYpZfHf6Y/s640/bimota.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U74V_5q1nqE/T0THFfMoAfI/AAAAAAAAabk/jsv32k5F1IA/s640/bimota2.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ap_psWh4hPw/T0THD3c4n_I/AAAAAAAAabc/ihk_rpTkZzw/s640/bimota1.jpg)
The detail on those Bimotos are just beautiful
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 24, 2012, 10:37:35 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o0Iy4ozKbBk/T0OXwVszFqI/AAAAAAAAcME/QLrMS0EE0Wg/s640/418127_10150631320006118_635126117_9363143_1366397735_n.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6N4ynxxSlUA/T0OXw8UZJCI/AAAAAAAAcMM/KYSrPfvgbeM/s640/429835_10150631320616118_635126117_9363145_1280967330_n.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kM3ZnA3gv_8/T0OXuw3WCbI/AAAAAAAAcLc/TwGD2OWBOBc/s640/428001_10150631313986118_635126117_9363132_2109926649_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 25, 2012, 07:43:18 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y6xqwo5oplw/Tz0vZcY18NI/AAAAAAAAcBI/dxExOQTD11I/s1600/dscf3773m.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 25, 2012, 07:45:33 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vYOSt6GL0uY/TorDLPT08sI/AAAAAAAAWMI/fO3ygorzZak/s640/styling01_b.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X7dTlwwW_Sw/TorDK6dlU_I/AAAAAAAAWMA/wd3HF27qXrc/s640/detail04_b.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WlH2JeEdECE/TorDKmb152I/AAAAAAAAWLw/RLKaChYHsK4/s640/main.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on February 25, 2012, 09:19:41 AM
Quote from: Travman on February 25, 2012, 07:45:33 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vYOSt6GL0uY/TorDLPT08sI/AAAAAAAAWMI/fO3ygorzZak/s640/styling01_b.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X7dTlwwW_Sw/TorDK6dlU_I/AAAAAAAAWMA/wd3HF27qXrc/s640/detail04_b.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WlH2JeEdECE/TorDKmb152I/AAAAAAAAWLw/RLKaChYHsK4/s640/main.jpg)

Now that is pretty bad ass!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 25, 2012, 01:40:48 PM
Quote from: Travman on February 25, 2012, 07:45:33 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vYOSt6GL0uY/TorDLPT08sI/AAAAAAAAWMI/fO3ygorzZak/s640/styling01_b.jpg)


i can't figure out if it's an ugly girl with a hot body or a pretty girl with a flabby body and a cane... 

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 25, 2012, 03:04:43 PM
(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/speedie11/Barber-Cafe.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 28, 2012, 05:38:08 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AQu549TWUCM/T01OpVD6Z4I/AAAAAAAAcjo/mqvyeryodec/s1600/morini%2B350.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 29, 2012, 06:08:23 PM
1975 Benelli Bimota.  Who knew?  Was there any engine that Bimota didn't try? 
(http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/1975-enelli-bimota-900-sei-852x570.jpg)
(http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/1975-enelli-bimota-900-sei-1-851x570.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 29, 2012, 06:22:51 PM
Quote from: Travman on February 29, 2012, 06:08:23 PM
1975 Benelli Bimota.  Who knew?  Was there any engine that Bimota didn't try? 

i have to assume using the Sei was someone's brother in law calling in a favor.  it's not a particularly good performance engine
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 01, 2012, 04:15:42 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on February 29, 2012, 06:22:51 PM
i have to assume using the Sei was someone's brother in law calling in a favor.  it's not a particularly good performance engine
The engine does look too wide and heavy to be on the track. Still it is a cool combo. Probably only one was made.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on March 01, 2012, 06:36:50 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on February 29, 2012, 06:22:51 PM
i have to assume using the Sei was someone's brother in law calling in a favor.  it's not a particularly good performance engine

Yeah, but it sure does sound good whilst performing poorly!   [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on March 01, 2012, 01:14:38 PM
 ??? 1975? The 900 didn't appear until 1980. And where does it say "Bimota"? But I'm being pedantic, the bike looks great. I have always had a soft spot for Beneli sixes, since riding one (a 750) back in the day. I must say though, that I thought it handled superbly, and was certainly not a candidate for the Bimota treatment. But what do I know?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 01, 2012, 01:41:50 PM
Quote from: mickyvee on March 01, 2012, 01:14:38 PM
??? 1975? The 900 didn't appear until 1980. And where does it say "Bimota"? But I'm being pedantic, the bike looks great. I have always had a soft spot for Beneli sixes, since riding one (a 750) back in the day. I must say though, that I thought it handled superbly, and was certainly not a candidate for the Bimota treatment. But what do I know?

It's a 750 overbored to 900.

I think the fairing/seat was made by Bimota, and the bike was customized by an owner, not Bimota.

I've seen it all over the web as a "Benelli 750 spec Bimota" but since I can only find the ONE, I think it's a one-off.

Benelli 750 sei BIG BORE = 900 SPECIAL, road legal race bike! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6Ps_bi0MSw#)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 01, 2012, 01:47:07 PM
I found another similar one, but it's done by the same guy (Hubert Furtner):

lookit that rear suspension [drool]

(http://www.benelliclubgb.net/images/gallery/hr-fr-spec-5.jpg)

(http://www.benelliclubgb.net/images/gallery/hr-fr-spec-6.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on March 02, 2012, 03:25:59 AM
Quote from: Travman on February 24, 2012, 10:37:35 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6N4ynxxSlUA/T0OXw8UZJCI/AAAAAAAAcMM/KYSrPfvgbeM/s640/429835_10150631320616118_635126117_9363145_1280967330_n.jpg)
[laugh]   [puke]

Quote from: Travman on February 28, 2012, 05:38:08 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AQu549TWUCM/T01OpVD6Z4I/AAAAAAAAcjo/mqvyeryodec/s1600/morini%2B350.jpg)
[drool]    :'(

Quote from: ducatiz on February 29, 2012, 06:22:51 PM
i have to assume using the Sei was someone's brother in law calling in a favor.  it's not a particularly good performance engine
I always liked the Benelli sixes.  Not for what they could or couldnt do, but for the way that they did what they did.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Mad King Pepe' on March 02, 2012, 10:10:06 AM
Quote from: Travman on February 25, 2012, 07:45:33 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vYOSt6GL0uY/TorDLPT08sI/AAAAAAAAWMI/fO3ygorzZak/s640/styling01_b.jpg)
Meh, what's up with the semi floating gas tank?  [thumbsdown]

Quote from: Travman on February 24, 2012, 10:37:35 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kM3ZnA3gv_8/T0OXuw3WCbI/AAAAAAAAcLc/TwGD2OWBOBc/s640/428001_10150631313986118_635126117_9363132_2109926649_n.jpg)
[laugh] reminds me of the Japanese guy who make crazy looking custom bikes...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 02, 2012, 09:43:34 PM
Quote from: The Mad King Pepe' on March 02, 2012, 10:10:06 AM
[laugh] reminds me of the Japanese guy who make crazy looking custom bikes...

Shinya would slap you for that comparison.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on March 03, 2012, 07:02:13 PM
Quote from: The Mad King Pepe' on March 02, 2012, 10:10:06 AM
Meh, what's up with the semi floating gas tank?  [thumbsdown]

Looks like a Monster frame to me
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 09, 2012, 05:58:05 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WVlE5aPdlDM/T1hsJmV3l4I/AAAAAAAAc78/tGyG24-3CB8/s1600/_DSC7005.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o_CnX3da32A/T1hsJ3EMd7I/AAAAAAAAc8I/nIZkuVK4zSg/s1600/_DSC7011.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on March 09, 2012, 06:52:19 AM
749 based naked... pretty cool.   perhaps they should have removed the tabs on the oil cooler that are going unused since they went to the trouble of removing "some" of the frame tabs (but not all....)

Great execution otherwise.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on March 09, 2012, 08:20:13 AM
Pretty cool!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Nero-92 on March 09, 2012, 12:20:56 PM
Quote from: Travman on March 09, 2012, 05:58:05 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WVlE5aPdlDM/T1hsJmV3l4I/AAAAAAAAc78/tGyG24-3CB8/s1600/_DSC7005.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o_CnX3da32A/T1hsJ3EMd7I/AAAAAAAAc8I/nIZkuVK4zSg/s1600/_DSC7011.jpg)

I just luv the pipe work on that exhaust its a work of art.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on March 09, 2012, 12:22:43 PM
hey, how do you pose something so that you can have such a "blank" background - and still have the 'floor shadows' but no sidestand or other type of stands, and it doesn't look like hell around the edges?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 09, 2012, 12:54:31 PM
Quote from: j v on March 09, 2012, 12:22:43 PM
hey, how do you pose something so that you can have such a "blank" background - and still have the 'floor shadows' but no sidestand or other type of stands, and it doesn't look like hell around the edges?

top and side illumination boxes and a small rear swingarm stand.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on March 09, 2012, 12:58:25 PM
You just shop out the stand and background - use a nice green screen type floor and background ?

I could make my bike so look much nicer if I wasn't taking pics of it in an alley or garage....   
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 16, 2012, 11:16:15 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kulowFXmS-Y/T2L0Q4Aey9I/AAAAAAAAcR0/fJO3DAsnfmE/s1600/%27741000.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bgzvpH5YDRg/T2BEY7ji-iI/AAAAAAAAcJ8/vrKWzLsvu4o/s1600/guzzi-059.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ff57RQ4J734/T2BEfMzUqtI/AAAAAAAAcKk/Jv43jHnkpdE/s1600/guzzi-159.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on March 16, 2012, 02:07:50 PM

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kulowFXmS-Y/T2L0Q4Aey9I/AAAAAAAAcR0/fJO3DAsnfmE/s1600/%27741000.jpg)

I need a towel.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on March 16, 2012, 04:24:53 PM
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/clublaverdaeditor/IMG_5924.jpg)
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/clublaverdaeditor/IMG_5923.jpg)
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/clublaverdaeditor/IMG_5910.jpg)
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/clublaverdaeditor/IMG_5865.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: supertjeduc on March 17, 2012, 03:41:51 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on March 16, 2012, 02:07:50 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kulowFXmS-Y/T2L0Q4Aey9I/AAAAAAAAcR0/fJO3DAsnfmE/s1600/%27741000.jpg)

I need a towel.


I have this one in the Netherlands , guy lives in a village nearby

(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/s10/v16/p855632352-4.jpg)

(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/s8/v9/p772711860-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: sofadriver on March 17, 2012, 04:29:19 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on March 16, 2012, 02:07:50 PM

I need a towel.


I was about to say the same thing
but if I said it now it would sound like I was saying it with you
which would be really creepy
[coffee]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: justinrhenry on March 17, 2012, 08:38:08 AM
Quote from: sofadriver on March 17, 2012, 04:29:19 AM
I was about to say the same thing
but if I said it now it would sound like I was saying it with you
which would be really creepy
[coffee]

still creepy   [clap]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 17, 2012, 01:24:21 PM
Quote from: supertjeduc on March 17, 2012, 03:41:51 AM
I have this one in the Netherlands , guy lives in a village nearby

(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/s10/v16/p855632352-4.jpg)

(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/s8/v9/p772711860-4.jpg)

i wonder if he could do better than that tail light.  it's just out of place. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on March 18, 2012, 11:39:17 AM
On ebay!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-1974-Laverda-SF2-750-Race-Bike-SFC-DUCATI-MOTO-MORINI-JOTA-Racer-/160765353037?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item256e5c9c4d (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-1974-Laverda-SF2-750-Race-Bike-SFC-DUCATI-MOTO-MORINI-JOTA-Racer-/160765353037?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item256e5c9c4d)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA2NlgxNjAw/$(KGrHqZHJBwE8+7+)4k,BPZSTm,SOg~~60_3.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 19, 2012, 10:29:56 AM
http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-750ss-corsa (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-750ss-corsa)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ducati-750ss-corsa.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ducati-750ss-corsa-1.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ducati-750ss-corsa-3.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ducati-750ss-corsa-4.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ducati-750ss-corsa-5.jpg)

This guy is selling over 100 Ducatis at an auction in Monaco.  He actually at least four of these 750 race bikes.
(http://www.rmauctions.com/images/cars/MC12/MC12_r584_01.jpg)
(http://www.rmauctions.com/images/cars/MC12/MC12_r584_02.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 19, 2012, 10:46:53 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NLGC7moDMkM/T18K30pzLmI/AAAAAAAAdK8/p1idV2KT3sY/s1600/0001-DSC_0199.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on March 19, 2012, 10:48:50 AM
Quote from: Travman on March 19, 2012, 10:29:56 AM
http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-750ss-corsa (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-750ss-corsa)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ducati-750ss-corsa.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ducati-750ss-corsa-1.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ducati-750ss-corsa-3.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ducati-750ss-corsa-4.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ducati-750ss-corsa-5.jpg)

This guy is selling over 100 Ducatis at an auction in Monaco.  He actually at least four of these 750 race bikes.
(http://www.rmauctions.com/images/cars/MC12/MC12_r584_01.jpg)
(http://www.rmauctions.com/images/cars/MC12/MC12_r584_02.jpg)

Travman, are we going to see a Darmah turned into one of these? ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 19, 2012, 12:29:38 PM
Quote from: Moto Motivo on March 19, 2012, 10:48:50 AM
Travman, are we going to see a Darmah turned into one of these? ;)

he's got a perfect SD specimen, I hsuold hope not
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on March 19, 2012, 04:26:18 PM
http://supacustom.com/wild-goose-moto-guzzi/ (http://supacustom.com/wild-goose-moto-guzzi/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 19, 2012, 05:41:30 PM
Quote from: Moto Motivo on March 19, 2012, 10:48:50 AM
Travman, are we going to see a Darmah turned into one of these? ;)
No. I'm happy with the way the Darmah looks right now.  If I was going to make a replica I think I'd start with a much less attractive and probably less expensive 860 GTE like this. 
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/ducati_860_gte.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: sofadriver on March 20, 2012, 08:55:44 PM
(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg623/sofadriver/103_0076.jpg)

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg623/sofadriver/103_0077.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: sofadriver on March 20, 2012, 10:18:54 PM
this was the best angle i could get
(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg623/sofadriver/103_0075.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zooom on March 21, 2012, 06:21:28 AM
update from the owner of the 1170RS...

www.1170RS.com (//http://) (//http://)  

Please help us along and share the links with other Ducatisti. Also, if you have a moment, we'd appreciate it if you would please stop in and 'like' our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Frederick-Cederna-Design/174843372628919# (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Frederick-Cederna-Design/174843372628919#)!/pages/1170-RS-Ducati/354634291232916  

There should be article and review of the RS surfacing in motorcycle magazines sometime in the near future. You'll note a few images of Alan C. on the RS on the Media pages. We've had requests for road-going versions of the RS and we're giving that some thought. It could be done, and we know how we'd go about it, however the costs need to be considered. We're currently looking at another project based on the 1199 platform and may give this priority. On the other hand, we have sold RS kits in Europe and we'll see other RS's out there.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: gOoIe B on March 21, 2012, 10:09:09 AM
(http://www.1170rs.com/_static/media/1.jpg)

:o
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 21, 2012, 10:26:51 AM
Quote from: sofadriver on March 20, 2012, 08:55:44 PM
(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg623/sofadriver/103_0076.jpg)

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg623/sofadriver/103_0077.jpg)
Love the saddle bags on a 750SS.  I wonder what the story is behind those.  It must drive some people crazy.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on March 21, 2012, 10:35:22 AM
 [thumbsup]

Considering what that lump is worth, hope he kept the original fiberglass (enthanol-dissolving) tank with the flies in the paint.  ;) Considered that bike for ~ 10 minutes before snagging one of the first Silver?Smoke R90S's instead. Whew!!!

Quote from: Travman on March 21, 2012, 10:26:51 AM
Love the saddle bags on a 750SS.  I wonder what the story is behind those.  It must drive some people crazy.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 21, 2012, 10:40:56 AM
Quote from: Travman on March 21, 2012, 10:26:51 AM
Love the saddle bags on a 750SS.  I wonder what the story is behind those.  It must drive some people crazy.



those are period  aftermarket pieces.  Paganini or somesuch
  he's painted them to match.   they are nice
..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zooom on March 21, 2012, 10:41:10 AM
Quote from: gOoIe B on March 21, 2012, 10:09:09 AM
(http://www.1170rs.com/_static/media/1.jpg)

:o

loosely based from a previous design of his using a 999.....


(http://www.mad-ducati.com/Gallery/dfrederick/G168/M1-Evo-5-Side-View-07%20Small4Web.jpg)


Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 21, 2012, 01:01:29 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on March 21, 2012, 10:40:56 AM
those are period  aftermarket pieces.  Paganini or somesuch
  he's painted them to match.   they are nice
..
For being such a young guy, how do you know stuff like that?  I'm not complaining.  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 21, 2012, 01:16:04 PM
Quote from: Travman on March 21, 2012, 01:01:29 PM
For being such a young guy, how do you know stuff like that?  I'm not complaining.  ;D

1.  I'm not that young.  Oil of Olay does wonders.
2.  I have a nice collection of old motorcycle mags.  It pains me to see aftermarket goodies like magnesium wheels going for $250.
3.  thanks
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 23, 2012, 06:53:45 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Ducshop002-2.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Ducshop001-2.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Ducshop003-1.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Ducshop006.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NFJ79 on March 23, 2012, 11:10:53 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/griso-3.jpg) [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on March 24, 2012, 03:10:29 PM
More of that one, please!

Found it:
http://www.bikeexif.com/griso-custom (http://www.bikeexif.com/griso-custom)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 25, 2012, 05:47:32 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MGJWpmi30GU/Tx6Gxe-XxTI/AAAAAAAAaXE/WGA85tVJizM/s1600/190228_1880382898439_1507295953_32099578_3653754_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on March 25, 2012, 05:50:17 PM
Quote from: Travman on March 19, 2012, 05:41:30 PM
No. I'm happy with the way the Darmah looks right now.  If I was going to make a replica I think I'd start with a much less attractive and probably less expensive 860 GTE like this. 
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/ducati_860_gte.jpg)
There was a Darmah (SS though) very similar (same color) to that one, exposed at the dealership where I went for the recalls, this week.
Pretty nice, and in very good shape.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on March 25, 2012, 07:00:49 PM
Quote from: Travman on March 25, 2012, 05:47:32 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MGJWpmi30GU/Tx6Gxe-XxTI/AAAAAAAAaXE/WGA85tVJizM/s1600/190228_1880382898439_1507295953_32099578_3653754_n.jpg)
Hmmm... Looks like my 600 SL engine but Tiz would know best which it is as he has the Pantah warehouse.  ;) What is that other assemblage of parts though? Looks so HEAVY!!! My SL was light and nimble and had gas shocks and BRAKES!  8)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 26, 2012, 08:45:46 AM
Quote from: Travman on March 25, 2012, 05:47:32 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MGJWpmi30GU/Tx6Gxe-XxTI/AAAAAAAAaXE/WGA85tVJizM/s1600/190228_1880382898439_1507295953_32099578_3653754_n.jpg)

Quote from: Curmudgeon on March 25, 2012, 07:00:49 PM
Hmmm... Looks like my 600 SL engine but Tiz would know best which it is as he has the Pantah warehouse.  ;) What is that other assemblage of parts though? Looks so HEAVY!!! My SL was light and nimble and had gas shocks and BRAKES!  8)

Hillbilly frankenstein bike.

"hyuck hyuck.. hey Bubba.. les' put some Lockheed drum brakes with spoke wheels from a Triumph on that ole Dewcawti Pantah 500 frame yew got out back and a chromed tank and bump seat WITH NO BUMP.  i got a M750 moter and a megaphone from JC Whitney and we can polish thuh clutch cover and penis-head belt covers and it will look faaaahhhne."

i just don't understand the fascination with drum brakes.  those brakes probably predate the original bike by 10-20 years.  the 260mm fixed iron rotors on the Pantahs were marginal at best, but the proper route is to go to a floating 280 or even 300mm rotor, not drop down.  sure spokes look cool, but they could have just as easily used a set from a GTL with rotors in the front and a drum in the back (or swapped the drum hum with a rotor hub from a 860)..


Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on March 26, 2012, 08:50:35 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on March 26, 2012, 08:45:46 AM
Hillbilly frankenstein bike.

;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on March 26, 2012, 11:10:42 AM
 [thumbsup] Looks like a Fontana double sided 4ls brake. Drop dead gorgeous and very effective. I love drum brakes! The ones on my Hustler work just fine.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 26, 2012, 12:31:08 PM
Quote from: mickyvee on March 26, 2012, 11:10:42 AM
[thumbsup] Looks like a Fontana double sided 4ls brake. Drop dead gorgeous and very effective. I love drum brakes! The ones on my Hustler work just fine.

On that old bike, it's perfectly appropriate.. the Hustler had them from the factory.  Putting them on a Pantah is going assbackwards.

I don't care much for them except as an historical interest on an historical bike.  There is a reason they don't use them in SBK/MGP/anything....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on March 26, 2012, 01:13:54 PM
 [thumbsup] Yeah, I know what you're saying. The ABS equipped Brembo's on my Evo are just awesome, but they look like shit next to a big old drum brake. IMHO. I also think that it very much depends on your age. All of my early riding was done on bikes with drum brakes, discs only just starting to appear, and then only on high end machinery. And those early disc brakes weren't much cop, either!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on March 26, 2012, 01:56:04 PM
Mickyvee,

Check out my SL from 1981. THESE cast iron Brembos WORKED!  ;) Note how relatively light that front end is. The whole package was ~ 320 - 330 wet. My 796 is better in most respects but not all. A skilled pilot on my old SL could leave many modern Liter bikes for dead TODAY on a nice tight B road or track. http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=50673.msg929505#msg929505 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=50673.msg929505#msg929505)

This is what Tiz means by going seriously assbackwards!  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 26, 2012, 03:28:09 PM
Quote from: mickyvee on March 26, 2012, 01:13:54 PM
[thumbsup] Yeah, I know what you're saying. The ABS equipped Brembo's on my Evo are just awesome, but they look like shit next to a big old drum brake. IMHO. I also think that it very much depends on your age. All of my early riding was done on bikes with drum brakes, discs only just starting to appear, and then only on high end machinery. And those early disc brakes weren't much cop, either!

My first bike was a Bronco!  I only knew drum brakes until .... 1990??

Here is Curmudgeon's old bike:

(http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/275067-1/Pantah-600-SL.jpg)

Those 260 mm fronts with brembo F05s were sufficient for the bike and with good pads you could almost do a stoppie if you were under 150lbs..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on March 26, 2012, 04:21:43 PM
 ;)

So true..., and in those days 135 lbs + one-piece custom silver/red full leathers and a silver/red Porsche Design helmet! Sadly now, only the gloves and one pair of boots still fit!  :( Note that front Pirelli was 10mm oversized. Didn't hinder the steering but two-finger stoppies on request.  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 26, 2012, 06:49:24 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on March 26, 2012, 04:21:43 PM
;)

So true..., and in those days 135 lbs + one-piece custom silver/red full leathers and a silver/red Porsche Design helmet! Sadly now, only the gloves and one pair of boots still fit!  :( Note that front Pirelli was 10mm oversized. Didn't hinder the steering but two-finger stoppies on request.  ;)

So you ran a 100 instead of a 90?  That doesn't sound too bad.

The Alazzurras had the same 2.15" front until 85 and then it went up to a 2.5" 

One piece silver/red on a silver/red pantah?  You must have looked like a suppository zooming down the roadway!   [laugh]

...i mean when in a tuck.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on March 26, 2012, 07:00:21 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on March 26, 2012, 06:49:24 PM
One piece silver/red on a silver/red pantah?  You must have looked like a suppository zooming down the roadway!   [laugh]

The best place for one.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on March 26, 2012, 07:36:52 PM
100 sounds right and as you can see, it was a rounded profile like the rear. Sticky and it worked. I was afraid it was going to slow down the steering, but barely if at all.

Everybody's a comedian?  8) It looked cool when standing near the bike. I doubt many got much of a look when we were moving.  ;D Wish that German company was still in biz because they made great stuff. Far better than what you see now in race grade. Softer and more comfortable. Perfect fit too if you had someone else measure you carefully. The company was called "Jacky M" with a flying wing logo. Adamo thought it was cool too..., so there!  :P
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 26, 2012, 07:48:10 PM
:-)

(http://news.3yen.com/wp-content/images/Ultraman-ride.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on March 26, 2012, 08:16:39 PM
 8)

Not exactly...

You must own Google stock...  :P
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 26, 2012, 08:37:49 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on March 26, 2012, 08:16:39 PM
8)

Not exactly...

You must own Google stock...  :P

how did you know??
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on March 27, 2012, 11:46:33 AM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on March 26, 2012, 01:56:04 PM
Mickyvee,

Check out my SL from 1981. THESE cast iron Brembos WORKED!  ;) Note how relatively light that front end is. The whole package was ~ 320 - 330 wet. My 796 is better in most respects but not all. A skilled pilot on my old SL could leave many modern Liter bikes for dead TODAY on a nice tight B road or track. http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=50673.msg929505#msg929505 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=50673.msg929505#msg929505)

This is what Tiz means by going seriously assbackwards!  ;)

Yeah, by 1981 the discs on Italian bikes worked. My Jota was one of them. I was talking about the early 70's. Discs were crap. Really crap. And that was in the dry. In the wet, they didn't work at all. The only way to stop my RD350 in the rain, was to just use the rear (drum) brake. Loadsa fun!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on March 27, 2012, 07:51:32 PM
Quote from: mickyvee on March 27, 2012, 11:46:33 AM
Yeah, by 1981 the discs on Italian bikes worked. My Jota was one of them. I was talking about the early 70's. Discs were crap. Really crap. And that was in the dry. In the wet, they didn't work at all. The only way to stop my RD350 in the rain, was to just use the rear (drum) brake. Loadsa fun!

Those cast iron Brembo discs rusted if you looked at them sideways but worked great.  ;) I used satin black Rustoleum applied with a Q-tip on the vent holes and outer edge. The working surface cleared instantly in use anyway.

The first bike I had with twin discs was a 1974 R90S with stainless rotors. They worked OK if not brilliantly.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moronic on March 27, 2012, 09:01:29 PM
Quote from: Travman on March 19, 2012, 10:46:53 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NLGC7moDMkM/T18K30pzLmI/AAAAAAAAdK8/p1idV2KT3sY/s1600/0001-DSC_0199.JPG)

Well you've done it now ...

Two-day run into (wet!) mountains 18 months ago. My ride was the Morini 3.5 Strada at far right, which another participant had kindly lent me. Same as above, or very close. One owner from new.

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-LMsznVQ/0/XL/i-LMsznVQ-XL.jpg)

Apologies for the pic quality. Best I've got. Spent too much time riding.

I had a drum-brake Morini 3.5 Sport around 1978. Loved it. Was funny going back. Motor felt like it came from a lawnmower. Very weird brakes. Same low weight and effortless, accurate steering.

Second from right is another 3.5 Strada, late-version with cast wheels.

Can anybody pick the bike second from left, next to the Pantah?

Thanks for the thread, very enjoyable.  
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 28, 2012, 05:28:09 AM
Nice grouping of Italian bikes. That is an awesome friend you have to have to let you borrow his Morini.  What is the bike second to the left?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 28, 2012, 05:43:01 AM
Quote from: Travman on March 28, 2012, 05:28:09 AM
Nice grouping of Italian bikes. That is an awesome friend you have to have to let you borrow his Morini.  What is the bike second to the left?

That's what he asked!

It's a parallel twin of some kind.  My guess is a Benelli twin, maybe the 650.  The tail and bag of the Pantah are blocking too much, but you can just make out the head.

Quote from: Curmudgeon on March 27, 2012, 07:51:32 PM
Those cast iron Brembo discs rusted if you looked at them sideways but worked great.  ;) I used satin black Rustoleum applied with a Q-tip on the vent holes and outer edge.

William, that's brilliant.  I have a stack of iron rotors and I'm going to get them blasted and do exactly that on them.  (slaps forehead)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moronic on March 28, 2012, 07:23:19 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on March 28, 2012, 05:43:01 AM

It's a parallel twin of some kind. 


Yes!

Quote from: ducatiz on March 28, 2012, 05:43:01 AM

My guess is a Benelli twin, maybe the 650.


No!

Hint: in the relevant era, a bigger player than Benelli.

Yes Travman, a very good friend. Although I wasn't such great friends with the original seat after a few hundred miles.

Little motor spent a lot of time under plenty of throttle and just ate it up. Looking at the shot you posted of the bike on the stand, I am reminded of just how much Lambertini got right with that bike.

And of a few things he got wrong. The side stand bent plenty of frame rails when people put pressure on them. The early inlet manifolds were some sort of threaded extrusion that inevitably worked loose every couple of thousand miles.

But, wonderful handling, superb suspension for a 350 at the time, a 39hp, 100mph engine, and 70mpg (imperial - about 60mpg for you guys in the 'States). 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 28, 2012, 07:55:58 AM
Quote from: Moronic on March 28, 2012, 07:23:19 AM
Yes!

No!

Hint: in the relevant era, a bigger player than Benelli.


hmm.  with that squared off tank and that tail?  gotta be something a bit conservative...

can't be an MV.  Laverdas had rounded tanks...

Maybe it's an MV.. tail looks like an America. 

Jsut cant see enough.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on March 28, 2012, 08:51:41 AM

"Can anybody pick the bike second from left, next to the Pantah?"


How about a Laverda 750 SF3?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 28, 2012, 09:03:58 AM
Quote from: Moto Motivo on March 28, 2012, 08:51:41 AM
"Can anybody pick the bike second from left, next to the Pantah?"


How about a Laverda 750 SF3?

tail looks right, but the side cover and the "edge" on the side of the tank looks different to me.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on March 28, 2012, 10:19:47 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on March 28, 2012, 09:03:58 AM
tail looks right, but the side cover and the "edge" on the side of the tank looks different to me.

You are correct, It then must be a Laverda 500 Zeta.  ;)

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/Web/ce93b4ef.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 28, 2012, 10:39:03 AM
Quote from: Moto Motivo on March 28, 2012, 10:19:47 AM
You are correct, It then must be a Laverda 500 Zeta.  ;)

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/bf157290.jpg)

I was thinking an Alpinia, but now I think the Zeta is more likely
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on March 28, 2012, 10:59:48 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on March 28, 2012, 10:39:03 AM
I was thinking an Alpinia, but now I think the Zeta is more likely

The Alpina was available in Europe as a 350 and 500, but the name was changed very quickly to "Zeta" for the US market and "Alpino" for the rest of the world due to trademark infringements.

350 Alpina

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/Web/88741ae1.jpg)
500 Alpino S

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/Web/2c951233.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 28, 2012, 11:37:04 AM
Quote from: Moto Motivo on March 28, 2012, 10:59:48 AM
The Alpina was available in Europe as a 350 and 500, but the name was changed very quickly to "Zeta" for the US market and "Alpino" for the rest of the world due to trademark infringements.

350 Alpina


pic links bad

but there you go!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on March 28, 2012, 01:55:45 PM
vapor-bike:

(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Moto-Guzzi-sport-bike-Luca-Bar-Design-635x445.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on March 28, 2012, 02:06:04 PM
For some reason, I've always been enamored with those girder front suspensions.  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 28, 2012, 03:40:13 PM
(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/speedie11/961950518_Dmi8U-L-1-Copy.jpg)
(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/speedie11/961950857_iG2bc-L-1-Copy.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on March 28, 2012, 05:48:01 PM
WOW!  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on March 28, 2012, 06:12:17 PM
Cute! I wonder how long it took him to get that down from the mantelpiece...  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: sofadriver on March 28, 2012, 06:51:44 PM
Quote from: HotIce on March 28, 2012, 05:48:01 PM
WOW!  [drool]


Double WOW!

I'm enjoying the hell out of this thread!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: CDChase1981 on March 29, 2012, 05:11:26 AM
Quote from: Travman on March 28, 2012, 03:40:13 PM
(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/speedie11/961950518_Dmi8U-L-1-Copy.jpg)
(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/speedie11/961950857_iG2bc-L-1-Copy.jpg)

[drool] [bow_down]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 29, 2012, 06:09:19 AM
Front calipers are not a period upgrade.  Those are TT style four piston.  The full race version were quick release pinned.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moronic on March 29, 2012, 06:59:55 AM
Quote from: Moto Motivo on March 28, 2012, 10:19:47 AM
You are correct, It then must be a Laverda 500 Zeta.  ;)

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/Web/ce93b4ef.jpg)


Yep, pretty much. Thanks for playing.

Found another pic:

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-NbJJXst/1/L/i-NbJJXst-L.jpg)

This one carries a three-quarter fairing added by the PO. Not sure even whether it is from a Laverda. The  cover under the seat just carries a Laverda badge and "500".

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-jtb7zk8/1/M/i-jtb7zk8-M.jpg)

After I had the Morini, I spent some time drooling over these. Seems funny now.

The 3 1/2 Sport joined us mid-way. Belongs to my brother. He spent considerable time and money refurbishing it and it rides very nicely. Those rearset footpegs should have been on from the first. Instead they just used the Strada pegs and fitted clip-ons. One thing I forgot to mention about these bikes: in Australia anyway, when new they cost about the same as a Honda CB750.

As for the black duck SS above, that is certainly a stunner.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on March 29, 2012, 11:41:58 AM
Stumbled upon this the other day, and Italian Moto exhibit at an airport...

http://www.flysfo.com/web/page/sfo_museum/exhibitions/international_terminal_exhibitions/motorcycles (http://www.flysfo.com/web/page/sfo_museum/exhibitions/international_terminal_exhibitions/motorcycles)

(http://www.flysfo.com/web/export/sites/default/sfo_museum/images/exhibitions/international_terminal/motorcycles/01_motorcycles.jpg)

(http://www.flysfo.com/web/export/sites/default/sfo_museum/images/exhibitions/international_terminal/motorcycles/02_motorcycles.jpg)

(http://www.flysfo.com/web/export/sites/default/sfo_museum/images/exhibitions/international_terminal/motorcycles/07_motorcycles.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on March 29, 2012, 01:12:00 PM
 [thumbsup] What a trio! Mondials were world champions, and were incredibly well built. Soichiro Honda was a great admirer. Moto Rumi built their unusual 2 stroke twin so well, it was said that you could balance a coin on the tank at max revs. The Ducati looks like a rare 125 desmo twin cylinder GP racer. All hugely desirable!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 29, 2012, 07:11:49 PM
Quote from: Moto Motivo on March 28, 2012, 10:19:47 AM
You are correct, It then must be a Laverda 500 Zeta.  ;)

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/Web/ce93b4ef.jpg)

Learning about new bikes is my favorite thing about this thread. I'd never seen this Laverda before this picture. I don't think this bike was ever imported to the U.S.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 29, 2012, 07:22:15 PM
none of the small laverdas were.  nor the parallel twin Guzzis. there are so many 100-500cc bikes that never were sold. [drink]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: sofadriver on March 29, 2012, 07:52:03 PM
how about some miscellaneous "brand new, when money is no object" Cool Italian bikes?

pick 'yer poison...........

http://www.ncrfactory.com/eng/html/15.00.shtml (http://www.ncrfactory.com/eng/html/15.00.shtml)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on March 29, 2012, 08:02:35 PM
Quote from: sofadriver on March 29, 2012, 07:52:03 PM
how about some miscellaneous "brand new, when money is no object" Cool Italian bikes?

pick 'yer poison...........

http://www.ncrfactory.com/eng/html/15.00.shtml (http://www.ncrfactory.com/eng/html/15.00.shtml)

[bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [clap] [clap]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: sofadriver on March 29, 2012, 08:09:38 PM
yeah, i like the M4 One Shot
132hp
105 ftlb torque
278lbs

that's just wrong
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on March 30, 2012, 02:34:26 AM
(http://www.riding-house.com/special_bike/img/proposta_ms4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: CDChase1981 on March 30, 2012, 05:10:56 AM
^ That's cool.  [thumbsup] [bow_down] [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on March 30, 2012, 09:13:10 AM
MOTO RUMI. Loudest motorcycle ever. but it is equal to it's coolness


Quote from: NorDog on March 29, 2012, 11:41:58 AM
Stumbled upon this the other day, and Italian Moto exhibit at an airport...

http://www.flysfo.com/web/page/sfo_museum/exhibitions/international_terminal_exhibitions/motorcycles (http://www.flysfo.com/web/page/sfo_museum/exhibitions/international_terminal_exhibitions/motorcycles)

(http://www.flysfo.com/web/export/sites/default/sfo_museum/images/exhibitions/international_terminal/motorcycles/02_motorcycles.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ZLTFUL on March 30, 2012, 09:44:10 AM
319lbs+200+HP= [drool]
(http://www.ncrfactory.com/eng/images/16/big06.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on April 01, 2012, 01:24:55 PM
Quote from: yamifixer on March 30, 2012, 09:13:10 AM
MOTO RUMI. Loudest motorcycle ever. but it is equal to it's coolness



I was at a classic event at Brands Hatch many years ago. John Surtees did a few laps on a 3 cylinder DKW supercharged 2 stroke race bike from the 1930's. If the Moto Rumi is noisier than that, then I'm impressed! It was said, back in the day, that when the works' Deeks were racing in the IOM, you could hear them on the mainland. Seeing as the mainland is 60 miles away, that is LOUD!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: triangleforge on April 01, 2012, 09:35:45 PM
I've posted various pictures of cool Italian bikes in various states of decay/restoration I've snapped over the years at a friend's annual "River Fools" party the first weekend in April. He holds the party at the first location of his Moto Guzzi dealership and happens amid a variety of bikes and other stuff he's accumulated over the years. He's got a couple of Guzzi singles (as well as singles by BSA & Harley), but I'd never noticed this one before:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nfVO_wVbQz8/T3kgl5dehDI/AAAAAAAAAlY/CC1dhjN0ATE/s640/IMG_20120401_172346.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NAKID on April 01, 2012, 10:21:51 PM
Quote from: ZLTFUL on March 30, 2012, 09:44:10 AM
319lbs+200+HP= [drool]
(http://www.ncrfactory.com/eng/images/16/foto/03.jpg)

OH
MY
F____ING
GOD!!!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on April 02, 2012, 06:03:44 AM
Quote from: NAKID on April 01, 2012, 10:21:51 PM
OH
MY
F____ING
GOD!!!!

I just think it's funny that they looked at the D16 and said "You know, I just don't think it's QUITE crazy enough. How can we make it more insanerererer?"
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 02, 2012, 06:57:45 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5OUaWpvB8dU/T1meAJzWP-I/AAAAAAAAON8/j4nJKGlWNf8/s1600/Img_1351.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on April 02, 2012, 07:07:00 AM
Quote from: Buckethead on April 02, 2012, 06:03:44 AM
I just think it's funny that they looked at the D16 and said "You know, I just don't think it's QUITE crazy enough. How can we make it more insanerererer?"
Me want a D16 Monster. That one has too much dressing for my taste :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 02, 2012, 07:22:35 AM
Quote from: Travman on April 02, 2012, 06:57:45 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5OUaWpvB8dU/T1meAJzWP-I/AAAAAAAAON8/j4nJKGlWNf8/s1600/Img_1351.jpg)

oh yeah???

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MV1a.jpg)

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/ducati-pantah-750F1BCa.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: sofadriver on April 02, 2012, 07:10:54 PM
don't know those guys but love the bulb horns. "street legal" per the rules?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 02, 2012, 07:30:30 PM
Quote from: sofadriver on April 02, 2012, 07:10:54 PM
don't know those guys but love the bulb horns. "street legal" per the rules?

Remo Venturi and Gilberto Milano..

old school GP 125/250cc racers.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on April 02, 2012, 10:32:41 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 02, 2012, 07:30:30 PM
Remo Venturi and Gilberto Milano..

old school GP 125/250cc racers.

Maybe I should do some research but I bet those bikes they're sitting on are a bit bigger than 250cc.  Looks like they are anyway.  They look like a forerunner of the Honda DOHC 450cc-500cc engines except I see only one exhaust header.  350cc?? 500cc single??   Just sayin.......
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 03, 2012, 06:06:47 AM
Quote from: MacDuck on April 02, 2012, 10:32:41 PM
Maybe I should do some research but I bet those bikes they're sitting on are a bit bigger than 250cc.  Looks like they are anyway.  They look like a forerunner of the Honda DOHC 450cc-500cc engines except I see only one exhaust header.  350cc?? 500cc single??   Just sayin.......

They are not 250cc, they are 175cc bikes.  That is a dual cam head single.

That's the front of a factory souvenir postcard.  Here is the back:

They are sitting on their racing bikes, the numbers are listed (1 Assoluto means 1st place, etc)

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MV1b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Triple J on April 03, 2012, 10:03:24 AM
Awesome!  [drool]

Quote from: NFJ79 on March 23, 2012, 11:10:53 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/griso-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on April 03, 2012, 04:47:48 PM
MV 250 twin

(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm259/andrewb172/bike/250-bicilindrico-bialbero-corsa-schedaL-61.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on April 04, 2012, 11:51:34 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 03, 2012, 06:06:47 AM
They are not 250cc, they are 175cc bikes.  That is a dual cam head single.

That's the front of a factory souvenir postcard.  Here is the back:

They are sitting on their racing bikes, the numbers are listed (1 Assoluto means 1st place, etc)

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MV1b.jpg)

WOW!  Massive air cooling then. Pretty serious stuff I say.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 11, 2012, 11:19:16 AM
These are from a shop in Brooklyn named Moto Borgotaro.
(http://www.motoborgotaro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/rsz_112_0210_850ss_leverda_005_a.jpg)
(http://www.motoborgotaro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/12_0204_bogotaro_volicity_child_088_A.jpg)
(http://www.motoborgotaro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/12_0204_bogotaro_volicity_child_003_A.jpg)
(http://www.motoborgotaro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/12_0204_bogotaro_volicity_child_054_A.jpg)
(http://www.motoborgotaro.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/11_0701_75_guzzi_custom_001_C1-1024x667.jpg)
(http://www.motoborgotaro.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/11_0701_75_guzzi_custom_007_A-1024x687.jpg)
(http://www.motoborgotaro.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/11_0701_75_guzzi_custom_096_A-1024x682.jpg)

I like the headlight.  It looks like a Monster headlight. 
(http://www.motoborgotaro.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/11_0701_75_guzzi_custom_017-1024x682.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 11, 2012, 11:39:22 AM
Quote from: Travman on April 11, 2012, 11:19:16 AM
These are from a shop in Brooklyn named Moto Borgotaro.

They did the pale green lemans that I lust over

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/guzzilemans/8d0ecbf9.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zooom on April 11, 2012, 12:43:19 PM
I love that MV in the 1st pic...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 11, 2012, 01:02:27 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 11, 2012, 11:39:22 AM
They did the pale green lemans that I lust over
I liked that one too.  I should have known since they are the only ones I've ever seen do the black wheels on a Lemans I.

A few more from Moto Borgotaro.  Guzzi's first retro styled bike the 1000s from the early nineties.
(http://www.motoborgotaro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/12_0320_Guzzi_S1000_001_A-625x406.jpg)

I wonder if this gold is a stock color.  Either way it is my new favorite for a Laverda.
(http://www.motoborgotaro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/12_0320_Laverda-750SF_001_A.jpg)
(http://www.motoborgotaro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/12_0320_Laverda-750SF_065_A.jpg)
(http://www.motoborgotaro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/12_0320_Laverda-750SF_003_A.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 11, 2012, 01:06:02 PM
sew hawt!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on April 15, 2012, 09:04:11 AM
 [thumbsup] Metallic gold was a stock colour for the 750 SF2. I agree it does look good! I do miss mine.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 21, 2012, 05:54:13 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q7y--kaPl2Q/T5GETC5z6bI/AAAAAAAAf14/Ex2pojKzRDU/s640/IMG_1923.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JgUUlBny4Q4/T5GETXpPquI/AAAAAAAAf2E/BCnjAiL8z8s/s640/IMG_1931.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 21, 2012, 06:19:59 PM
1984 Laverda RGA1000
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/Laverda_84_RGA.jpg?t=1335057462)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: sofadriver on April 21, 2012, 10:56:29 PM
Quote from: Travman on April 11, 2012, 11:19:16 AM

(http://www.motoborgotaro.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/11_0701_75_guzzi_custom_007_A-1024x687.jpg)



THIS!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 25, 2012, 01:28:43 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/120898603297 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/120898603297)

sigh
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTYwWDEyODA=/$%28KGrHqR,%21ooE9kcqW+RiBPkGqc6u%28g%7E%7E60_12.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on April 25, 2012, 01:40:05 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 25, 2012, 01:28:43 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/120898603297 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/120898603297)

sigh
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTYwWDEyODA=/$%28KGrHqR,%21ooE9kcqW+RiBPkGqc6u%28g%7E%7E60_12.JPG)
Go ahead and buy it.

You can store it here until you off one of the herd.  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 26, 2012, 09:28:46 AM
hummmm......


(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/557785_10150796904876469_558646468_12169778_1863379485_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/553337_10150796904331469_558646468_12169770_1342356638_n.jpg)


(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/562874_10150796904911469_558646468_12169779_1957585226_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on April 26, 2012, 09:35:11 AM
who dat?   TV or movie spot, or just some random promo?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bishamon on April 26, 2012, 09:39:29 AM
Quote from: j v on April 26, 2012, 09:35:11 AM
who dat?   TV or movie spot, or just some random promo?

Looks like production shots from the new T-Mobile ad.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 26, 2012, 10:05:49 AM
Quote from: j v on April 26, 2012, 09:35:11 AM
who dat?   TV or movie spot, or just some random promo?

T-Mobile | Alter Ego TV Commercial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OIWfmjnJPs#)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zooom on April 26, 2012, 10:06:30 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 26, 2012, 09:28:46 AM
hummmm......


(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/557785_10150796904876469_558646468_12169778_1863379485_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/553337_10150796904331469_558646468_12169770_1342356638_n.jpg)


(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/562874_10150796904911469_558646468_12169779_1957585226_n.jpg)

I'd actually ride that bike exactly as it is for when I am volunteer moto-crewing/route safety for the many breast cancer events I do during the year...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 26, 2012, 10:15:18 AM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/750_SportYellowBlack.jpg?t=1335460302)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/750_SportYellowBlack2.jpg?t=1335460302)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 26, 2012, 10:20:17 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jXxF-WW0DF4/T5RP2Tj9P2I/AAAAAAAAdWw/0opxo623IvM/s1600/mv1.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yw39Ifl92BA/T5RP3kicNfI/AAAAAAAAdW4/CKIYXG50CQA/s1600/mv2.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0dwoRmKFfd0/T5RP4xvxXOI/AAAAAAAAdXA/aVMsFvXyBfs/s1600/mv4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on April 26, 2012, 11:59:23 AM
 [drool] [drool] [drool] That MV is the dogs wotsits! I had the chance to buy one about 15 years ago. I didn't. I regret it every single day :'(. Pure lust on two wheels!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on April 26, 2012, 08:46:37 PM
My GF saw that bike and a rider in those leathers, by the side of the road, apparently post-discussion, with a LEO.  [laugh]

Quote from: Bishamon on April 26, 2012, 09:39:29 AM
Looks like production shots from the new T-Mobile ad.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 26, 2012, 08:54:30 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on April 26, 2012, 08:46:37 PM
My GF saw that bike and a rider in those leathers, by the side of the road, apparently post-discussion, with a LEO.  [laugh]



If that was her, then I doubt she got a ticket
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on April 27, 2012, 06:03:47 AM
Quote from: Travman on April 26, 2012, 10:15:18 AM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/750_SportYellowBlack.jpg?t=1335460302)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/750_SportYellowBlack2.jpg?t=1335460302)
[drool]

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Anchorism on April 27, 2012, 06:33:19 AM
Quote from: Travman on April 11, 2012, 11:19:16 AM
These are from a shop in Brooklyn named Moto Borgotaro.
(http://www.motoborgotaro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/rsz_112_0210_850ss_leverda_005_a.jpg)
(http://www.motoborgotaro.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/11_0701_75_guzzi_custom_096_A-1024x682.jpg)

The shop in these photos looks suprisingly close to my buddy petes guzzi shop...... Lol
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 27, 2012, 08:54:27 AM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/Lemans_Black.jpg?t=1335460781)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on April 27, 2012, 07:52:39 PM
(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/9d4427ab.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on April 28, 2012, 03:24:21 AM
Quote from: Travman on April 27, 2012, 08:54:27 AM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/Lemans_Black.jpg?t=1335460781)
Often wondered why does the headlight protrude like Marty Feldman's eyeballs on all US market 850 LeMans?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on April 28, 2012, 03:49:49 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on April 28, 2012, 03:24:21 AM
Often wondered why does the headlight protrude like Marty Feldman's eyeballs on all US market 850 LeMans?

Probably for the same reason this happened in Australia... regs

(http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Ducati-916-in-Oz-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jvax on April 28, 2012, 04:01:08 AM

Saw this today in a rest area on the highway.

Gilera Saturno with Ohlins shock.

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7078/7120951753_f0a359f76d_b.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8157/7120963953_f1ae970e68_b.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: sofadriver on April 28, 2012, 04:08:42 AM
Quote from: Moto Motivo on April 27, 2012, 07:52:39 PM
(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/9d4427ab.jpg)
cool!
(why do i suddenly have an urge to drill a hole in something  ??? )
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 29, 2012, 06:53:30 AM
The Recycle Monster by Totti Motori.  The concept is so close to being cool, but the seat does not look right with the tank.  The bike has a broken back look. 
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ScCpmS53LGE/Tr0TXuBtNQI/AAAAAAAAXv0/UAXm3Ku9U0U/s1600/recycle+by+totti+motori+2.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hUI-CfUW0Lo/Tr0TVg9XcSI/AAAAAAAAXvs/zDc7tM-Z2Cc/s1600/recycle+by+totti+motori.jpg)

I'm pretty sure we've seen this bike before.  It seems to use the same seat & seat combo.
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KSQlflhxNgA/T1oJRl3UT6I/AAAAAAAAdA4/03P5tbuY3Ps/s1600/nero+fumo.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on April 29, 2012, 07:32:00 AM
Lovely bike, but damn, that rubber hose coming off the top of the tank is butt ugly  [bang]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: sofadriver on April 29, 2012, 07:59:16 AM
what's that strut coming off the swingarm?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on April 29, 2012, 08:59:05 AM
Quote from: sofadriver on April 29, 2012, 07:59:16 AM
what's that strut coming off the swingarm?
Looks like a suspension linkage.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: sofadriver on April 29, 2012, 09:06:35 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on April 29, 2012, 08:59:05 AM
Looks like a suspension linkage.
linkage for ??
too bad they don't make those tanks with more of a Monster-like hump.  i like seeing more of the top of the engine.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 29, 2012, 11:40:52 AM
Quote from: Travman on April 29, 2012, 06:53:30 AM
The Recycle Monster by Totti Motori.  The concept is so close to being cool, but the seat does not look right with the tank.  The bike has a broken back look. 
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ScCpmS53LGE/Tr0TXuBtNQI/AAAAAAAAXv0/UAXm3Ku9U0U/s1600/recycle+by+totti+motori+2.jpg)

I can't be sure, but that looks like a DP foam race seat pad for a 90s 900SS with mono seat.  I have one here on my desk  [roll]  and that seat looks like a 900ss mono cut down to the frame. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on April 29, 2012, 03:59:05 PM
Quote from: sofadriver on April 29, 2012, 09:06:35 AM
linkage for ??
too bad they don't make those tanks with more of a Monster-like hump.  i like seeing more of the top of the engine.
Rear shock...like a monster.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NAKID on April 29, 2012, 05:16:50 PM
Quote from: Raux on April 28, 2012, 03:49:49 AM
Probably for the same reason this happened in Australia... regs

(http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Ducati-916-in-Oz-2.jpg)

Wow, that makes the 916 almost look....ugly!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on April 30, 2012, 04:04:58 AM
 :-[
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 30, 2012, 05:48:36 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LKgaEO0XjFw/T5j6R4MsgzI/AAAAAAAAdbU/06fmQ7i2rac/s640/motopark2012moscow-24.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VhZ3hvrdEok/T5j6U3FxbjI/AAAAAAAAdbc/n_Iuvwyax-8/s640/motopark2012moscow-25.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 30, 2012, 05:54:30 AM
Quote from: Raux on April 28, 2012, 03:49:49 AM
Probably for the same reason this happened in Australia... regs

(http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Ducati-916-in-Oz-2.jpg)

gaaah!


it's like that Twilight Zone episode where everyone is ugly and one pretty girl is born and wants to have surgery to look "normal".. see her in this pic?
(http://www.philaphoto.com/imageLibrary/albums/userpics/10001/Ducati916Oz-176.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Anchorism on April 30, 2012, 09:02:22 AM
Quote from: Travman on April 30, 2012, 05:48:36 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LKgaEO0XjFw/T5j6R4MsgzI/AAAAAAAAdbU/06fmQ7i2rac/s640/motopark2012moscow-24.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VhZ3hvrdEok/T5j6U3FxbjI/AAAAAAAAdbc/n_Iuvwyax-8/s640/motopark2012moscow-25.jpg)

Honestly when i saw these pics i couldnt help but act out the "washing my hands" motion and continuously saying EEEWWWWW EEEEEEWWWW lol.... Not a fan if you couldnt tell.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 30, 2012, 10:27:12 AM
You're right. Not really sure why I even posted that one. There must have been something I liked about it. I like the concept of the tank wrapping around the front of the frame, but in reality it makes the tank look huge.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on April 30, 2012, 10:28:33 AM
I like the concept behind the fenders, if not the execution.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 30, 2012, 10:33:25 AM
Quote from: Travman on April 30, 2012, 10:27:12 AM
You're right. Not really sure why I even posted that one. There must have been something I liked about it. I like the concept of the tank wrapping around the front of the frame, but in reality it makes the tank look huge.

not my taste.  it looks overdone and not well thought out.  the engine covering.. meh.. i kind of like the mudguards, but i wonder how useful that is?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on April 30, 2012, 10:43:07 AM
+1 on mudguards/fenders sentiments.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 02, 2012, 10:11:41 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BH7s9JODctU/T5_L4v_oyoI/AAAAAAAAgt8/KVjrdPTfvTU/s640/made+in+metal.bmp-004.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K4PY2d1zJhc/T5_L1OGe6BI/AAAAAAAAgt0/4RAjCjwUeck/s640/made+in+metal.bmp.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-INk-0pyh1xk/T5_MAiwBIrI/AAAAAAAAguM/U7hWm5Z3zGI/s640/made+in+metal.bmp-002.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f4tlvwRF2wM/T5_L8r65GFI/AAAAAAAAguE/HDoMY2BMIg4/s640/made+in+metal.bmp-003.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MikeZ on May 02, 2012, 10:23:09 AM
 [drool] [drool] [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 02, 2012, 10:42:54 AM
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/dscn5849.jpg?w=917)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 02, 2012, 12:02:58 PM
Quote from: Travman on May 02, 2012, 10:11:41 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BH7s9JODctU/T5_L4v_oyoI/AAAAAAAAgt8/KVjrdPTfvTU/s640/made+in+metal.bmp-004.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K4PY2d1zJhc/T5_L1OGe6BI/AAAAAAAAgt0/4RAjCjwUeck/s640/made+in+metal.bmp.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-INk-0pyh1xk/T5_MAiwBIrI/AAAAAAAAguM/U7hWm5Z3zGI/s640/made+in+metal.bmp-002.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f4tlvwRF2wM/T5_L8r65GFI/AAAAAAAAguE/HDoMY2BMIg4/s640/made+in+metal.bmp-003.jpg)

LOVE the bikes

HATE the headlight.

it just looks unbalanced.  too small.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NAKID on May 02, 2012, 04:29:56 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on May 02, 2012, 12:02:58 PM
LOVE the bikes

HATE the headlight.

it just looks unbalanced.  too small.

I like the headlights on the white one....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on May 04, 2012, 02:10:14 AM
Griso "Black Devil"
(http://www.latestbikesinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Guzzi-Griso-8V-Black-Devil.jpg)

(http://www.latestbikesinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Guzzi-Griso-8V-Black-Devil-2.jpg)

(http://www.latestbikesinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Guzzi-Griso-8V-Black-Devil-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on May 04, 2012, 07:06:17 AM
Everything was going great!  :D

...Until I got to the last picture and saw the exhaust.  :'(

Also, while the engine guards do a great job of blacking out the crank case, the "big black boxiness" of them detract from a bike with otherwise nice lines.  [thumbsdown]

I'd still ride it. I'd even smile.

[Dolph]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: thought on May 04, 2012, 08:07:48 AM
Quote from: Buckethead on May 04, 2012, 07:06:17 AM
Everything was going great!  :D

...Until I got to the last picture and saw the exhaust.  :'(

Also, while the engine guards do a great job of blacking out the crank case, the "big black boxiness" of them detract from a bike with otherwise nice lines.  [thumbsdown]

I'd still ride it. I'd even smile.

[Dolph]

Thats only the stock pipes I think... should be a great platform to start modding from I think.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on May 04, 2012, 12:55:52 PM
 [thumbsup] Before I got my Monster, I had a 1200 Griso for a year. It was a good bike. If it had been 100lbs lighter it would have been a great bike! Way too heavy, but the engine/ transmision package was very impressive.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on May 04, 2012, 01:12:20 PM
Quote from: j v on January 21, 2010, 05:52:31 AM
The first few laverdas to me are gorgeous. I've seen pics of malaguttis before. How bouts a ghezzi-brian?

(http://image.automotive.com/f/images/10024481+pheader/122_0012_01_z+Ghezzi-Brian_supertwin_1100+side_view.jpg)

Thats SEXY!!! [beer]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 06, 2012, 01:57:00 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RwRd10I7qGc/T6LiByVL7nI/AAAAAAAAg4U/72B_d97tASU/s1600/htmoto%2B%25284%2529.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xN-DpWy2frw/T6Lh-VHOECI/AAAAAAAAg2Q/uFEag_9hPN8/s1600/htmoto%2B%25286%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 09, 2012, 09:42:50 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IV6GEUH61UA/T6oZ35T1jsI/AAAAAAAAhkg/qD35jA7NeUQ/s1600/morini+500.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: supertjeduc on May 09, 2012, 01:24:18 PM
Quote from: Travman on May 09, 2012, 09:42:50 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IV6GEUH61UA/T6oZ35T1jsI/AAAAAAAAhkg/qD35jA7NeUQ/s1600/morini+500.jpg)

Was my first bike [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 09, 2012, 07:02:31 PM
Quote from: Travman on May 09, 2012, 09:42:50 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IV6GEUH61UA/T6oZ35T1jsI/AAAAAAAAhkg/qD35jA7NeUQ/s1600/morini+500.jpg)

love the 500SD. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 11, 2012, 06:12:10 PM
D16 forks, Monster seat cowl, wow

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CHEL-JIDBGU/T6UtdHDz_GI/AAAAAAAAdiY/nJuJTQWHgTQ/s1600/desmopro_gold_ducati.png)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cnsACQ9h6dY/T6Ut0ZW_r-I/AAAAAAAAdjA/FnAmbEbNNtk/s1600/desmopro_gold_ducati7.png)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ek0XbTPwpsE/T6UtsoN-xXI/AAAAAAAAdi4/Fe-iSYUPTWI/s1600/desmopro_gold_ducati6.png)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 11, 2012, 06:29:41 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yI5OxzYt0dA/T1USuwvlTJI/AAAAAAAAbWc/8JmyltcYcKw/s1600/yo.png)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 11, 2012, 06:40:02 PM
(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn111/desmohog/IMG_6115.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UI3sajJAMkM/Tx0ockXwhvI/AAAAAAAAZCA/NeCF9YQv84s/s640/DesmoHog2.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5JqKYGRt8Gw/Tx0ogQyAOsI/AAAAAAAAZCQ/yrVZo0NIWLE/s640/DesmoHog4.jpg)

http://crossbreedcycles.co.uk/default.aspx (http://crossbreedcycles.co.uk/default.aspx)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on May 11, 2012, 11:11:13 PM
Quote from: Travman on May 09, 2012, 09:42:50 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IV6GEUH61UA/T6oZ35T1jsI/AAAAAAAAhkg/qD35jA7NeUQ/s1600/morini+500.jpg)
[drool] :'( [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: sofadriver on May 11, 2012, 11:18:04 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on May 11, 2012, 06:40:02 PM
(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn111/desmohog/IMG_6115.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UI3sajJAMkM/Tx0ockXwhvI/AAAAAAAAZCA/NeCF9YQv84s/s640/DesmoHog2.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5JqKYGRt8Gw/Tx0ogQyAOsI/AAAAAAAAZCQ/yrVZo0NIWLE/s640/DesmoHog4.jpg)

http://crossbreedcycles.co.uk/default.aspx (http://crossbreedcycles.co.uk/default.aspx)

easy to scoff at but actually a nice piece of work!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on May 13, 2012, 08:13:49 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on May 11, 2012, 06:29:41 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yI5OxzYt0dA/T1USuwvlTJI/AAAAAAAAbWc/8JmyltcYcKw/s1600/yo.png)

That does not look like a Ducati engine.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on May 13, 2012, 02:03:14 PM
Quote from: Duck Off on May 13, 2012, 08:13:49 AM
That does not look like a Ducati engine.
... and means "two dicks" in Rome's area slang  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 13, 2012, 02:39:23 PM
Quote from: Duck Off on May 13, 2012, 08:13:49 AM
That does not look like a Ducati engine.

I can't tell if that's sarcastic or not


Quote from: HotIce on May 13, 2012, 02:03:14 PM
... and means "two dicks" is Rome's area slang  ;D


That's unfortunate
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 13, 2012, 07:33:19 PM
Why would anyone say "two dicks"?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on May 13, 2012, 11:51:39 PM
Quote from: Travman on May 13, 2012, 07:33:19 PM
Why would anyone say "two dicks"?

Well, for example "happy as a dog with..." common saying around these parts.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on May 13, 2012, 11:55:13 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on May 13, 2012, 02:39:23 PM
I can't tell if that's sarcastic or not

It does to me, it's been turned 90 deg and the heads rotated 90 deg as well and then a shaft drive added.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 14, 2012, 03:45:32 AM
Quote from: HotIce on May 13, 2012, 02:03:14 PM
... and means "two dicks" in Rome's area slang  ;D


Felice come un cane con due cazzi!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on May 14, 2012, 04:09:41 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on May 14, 2012, 03:45:32 AM
Felice come un cane con due cazzi!
Esattamente  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on May 14, 2012, 06:09:05 AM
Quote from: brimo on May 13, 2012, 11:55:13 PM
It does to me, it's been turned 90 deg and the heads rotated 90 deg as well and then a shaft drive added.

lol
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 14, 2012, 07:29:22 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on May 14, 2012, 03:45:32 AM
Felice come un cane con due cazzi!

Quote from: ungeheuer on May 14, 2012, 04:09:41 AM
Esattamente  ;D

You know, I think I've found the perfect slogan...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 14, 2012, 10:35:14 AM
Quote from: brimo on May 13, 2012, 11:51:39 PM
Well, for example "happy as a dog with..." common saying around these parts.
That makes sense.  

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X0fdfT-cr5k/T7DlaS54EhI/AAAAAAAAdyM/jqkIF_J5sQQ/s1600/monster.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dgTgxZZTIEk/T7Dlb_C3LSI/AAAAAAAAdyU/kPaff9bcTik/s1600/prova.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0r4yz_JenrU/T7Djjnx0K-I/AAAAAAAAduM/uMngKiMrJ9Q/s1600/1+monster+900+cafe+race.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 14, 2012, 10:41:58 AM
Quote from: Travman on May 14, 2012, 10:35:14 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X0fdfT-cr5k/T7DlaS54EhI/AAAAAAAAdyM/jqkIF_J5sQQ/s1600/monster.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dgTgxZZTIEk/T7Dlb_C3LSI/AAAAAAAAdyU/kPaff9bcTik/s1600/prova.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0r4yz_JenrU/T7Djjnx0K-I/AAAAAAAAduM/uMngKiMrJ9Q/s1600/1+monster+900+cafe+race.jpg)

Bike is cool, model isn't.

She's wearing a helmet but is wearing wedges.

I like the pre-dented tank tho.  Nice touch.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Slim1899 on May 14, 2012, 10:56:05 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on May 14, 2012, 10:41:58 AM
Bike is cool, model isn't.

She's wearing a helmet but is wearing wedges.

I like the pre-dented tank tho.  Nice touch.

It took me a moment to realize you were talking about her shoes... :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 14, 2012, 11:13:37 AM
Quote from: Slim1899 on May 14, 2012, 10:56:05 AM
It took me a moment to realize you were talking about her shoes... :)

my wife's shoes occupy a large place in our home.  boxes and boxes and boxes ...  make wifey happy? buy nice shoes..  i know the drill.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Slim1899 on May 14, 2012, 12:56:38 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on May 14, 2012, 11:13:37 AM
my wife's shoes occupy a large place in our home.  boxes and boxes and boxes ...  make wifey happy? buy nice shoes..  i know the drill.

I hear ya Brother, my wife and I have a good sized closet of which my clothing/shoes occupy about 20% of....I think you know who the rest belongs to  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zooom on May 14, 2012, 01:09:34 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on May 14, 2012, 11:13:37 AM
my wife's shoes occupy a large place in our home.  boxes and boxes and boxes ...  make wifey happy? buy nice shoes..  i know the drill.

is her name Imelda?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 14, 2012, 01:19:24 PM
Quote from: zooom on May 14, 2012, 01:09:34 PM
is her name Imelda?

(http://dayerses.com/data_images/posts/fantic-200/fantic-200-03.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on May 14, 2012, 02:12:57 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on May 14, 2012, 10:41:58 AM
Bike is cool, model isn't.

She's wearing a helmet but is wearing wedges.

I like the pre-dented tank tho.  Nice touch.

HUH!!!?   ???

That bike & Model is super hot
I want that tank..too
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on May 14, 2012, 02:36:01 PM



(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0r4yz_JenrU/T7Djjnx0K-I/AAAAAAAAduM/uMngKiMrJ9Q/s1600/1+monster+900+cafe+race.jpg)
[/quote]

Probably out of my price range...but is this tank available?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on May 14, 2012, 02:37:01 PM
looks like a stock tank that's been well 'customized' with a hammer.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 14, 2012, 06:14:30 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on May 14, 2012, 10:41:58 AM
She's wearing a helmet but is wearing wedges.

Report to the 'ban yourself thread' and drop your card off on the way out.  :-*
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 14, 2012, 06:18:39 PM
Quote from: kraptaker on May 14, 2012, 06:14:30 PM
Report to the 'ban yourself thread' and drop your card off on the way out.  :-*
[laugh]
:-*
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on May 15, 2012, 07:22:53 AM
i thought you just had to put a dollar in the jar everytime you let a douchey phrase slip out?  (if not, i'm going to need all those dollars back)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on May 16, 2012, 09:26:56 AM
Quote from: j v on May 14, 2012, 02:37:01 PM
looks like a stock tank that's been well 'customized' with a hammer.

That cusomizaton would reduce the fuel capacity of my S4RS tank by half.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on May 16, 2012, 09:31:34 AM
True indeed.  Its easy to forget how much smaller the tank's capacity is than the outside appearance would lead one to believe.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on May 16, 2012, 02:09:36 PM
Quote from: NorDog on May 16, 2012, 09:26:56 AM
That cusomizaton would reduce the fuel capacity of my S4RS tank by half.

That might be a concern for you "Mainlander's".....but since I live on an island and hardly travel out of a 20 mile radius :'(
milage range is not a concern.
Thought it looked very unique [thumbsup]

Maybe I am just blinded by cutie in the wedges!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Teutonics on May 16, 2012, 05:58:39 PM
Quote from: Slim1899 on May 14, 2012, 10:56:05 AM
It took me a moment to realize you were talking about her shoes... :)

And I was wondering how he could tell she had a wedgie! 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on May 17, 2012, 12:59:13 AM
Back on topic

(http://media.onsugar.com/files/2010/09/38/4/641/6410843/49/2_0.jpg)

(http://media.onsugar.com/files/2010/09/38/4/641/6410843/45/1_0.jpg)

"Another creation of Angel Lussiana is this concept roadster based on the Ducati 900 SS. The framework of origin has been restyled and the bike has got Kayaba forks accompanied by GBC adjustable shock at the rear. The frame is unit formed aluminum that is lightened the weight of the bike.
He says "I wanted to create a motorcycle that was new in the truest sense of the word: nimble and fun, but not for this Spartan, in fact, I wanted to give a touch of elegance to make an object not only pleasant to the eyes of expert but even more trendy...". If you notice the curves, the bike looks slimmer thanthe 900 SS. The swingarm has been strengthed working on the truss reinforcement, with the two main beams with a layer of sheet metal in Peraluman by 2.5 mm"
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on May 17, 2012, 04:01:54 AM
Quote from: Raux on May 17, 2012, 12:59:13 AM
Back on topic

(http://media.onsugar.com/files/2010/09/38/4/641/6410843/49/2_0.jpg)

(http://media.onsugar.com/files/2010/09/38/4/641/6410843/45/1_0.jpg)
WOW  :o [clap] [drool] [drool]

Thats absobloodylutely fabulous!!

(although I reserve the right to  [puke] at the headlight if it's as Mars Attacks! inspired as it looks).
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on May 17, 2012, 01:56:55 PM
Totally love it...except headlight :'(
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Mad King Pepe' on May 18, 2012, 07:48:49 AM
Street legal version of the bike Vyrus developed for Moto 2 racing. http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/vyrus-986-m2-street-legal/ (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/vyrus-986-m2-street-legal/)

(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/vyrus-986-m2-street-legal/vyrus-986-m2-05.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on May 18, 2012, 08:41:34 AM
i see a lovely bunch of coconuts.



(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TIMi1JwraFY/T7ZsnS45PCI/AAAAAAAAH-A/sPQkK_UDoCc/s640/462635_3880402259498_1562048964_33249068_1372634542_o.jpg)

There they are standing in a row....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on May 18, 2012, 11:50:43 AM
Quote from: j v on May 18, 2012, 08:41:34 AM
i see a lovely bunch of coconuts.



(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TIMi1JwraFY/T7ZsnS45PCI/AAAAAAAAH-A/sPQkK_UDoCc/s640/462635_3880402259498_1562048964_33249068_1372634542_o.jpg)

There they are standing in a row....

Yep...those are mighty perdy!!
Don't know how comfy that seat is, then when you are going that FAST...comfort isn't on your mind :o
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zooom on May 18, 2012, 12:49:57 PM
Quote from: j v on May 18, 2012, 08:41:34 AM
i see a lovely bunch of coconuts.



(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TIMi1JwraFY/T7ZsnS45PCI/AAAAAAAAH-A/sPQkK_UDoCc/s640/462635_3880402259498_1562048964_33249068_1372634542_o.jpg)

There they are standing in a row....

IMHO...the pretiest machine there is in the upper left of the pic and you only get to see a piece of it...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on May 20, 2012, 06:54:43 PM
Quote from: 118811 on May 14, 2012, 02:36:01 PM


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0r4yz_JenrU/T7Djjnx0K-I/AAAAAAAAduM/uMngKiMrJ9Q/s1600/1+monster+900+cafe+race.jpg)


Probably out of my price range...but is this tank available?

Probably out of my price range... but is the model available?  [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: sofadriver on May 20, 2012, 10:06:25 PM
Quote from: j v on May 18, 2012, 08:41:34 AM
i see a lovely bunch of coconuts.

[img]

There they are standing in a row....

I got up close & personal with one yesterday at my dealer.
My immediate thought was that it really needs gold wheels to make it "pop".
I was there all day and, despite repeated promptings to take it for a test ride, my common sense prevailed and I was content to just sit on it and make "vroom-vroom" noises.
Like Dirty Harry said, "a man's gotta' know his limitations".
Might have been different if it had gold wheels.  [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: cicii on May 21, 2012, 04:39:11 AM
one day
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/81/236063991_685578875c_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on May 21, 2012, 06:17:33 AM
Quote from: cicii on May 21, 2012, 04:39:11 AM
one day
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/81/236063991_685578875c_o.jpg)
Lovely!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on May 21, 2012, 02:54:58 PM
Quote from: cicii on May 21, 2012, 04:39:11 AM
one day
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/81/236063991_685578875c_o.jpg)

THAT is amazing. 

And now I've got to go clean up...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: OT on May 21, 2012, 03:04:31 PM
Glad I don't live in the UK...


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-Chopper-Show-Winning-Radical-/180883813275?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2a1d83f39b#ht_754wt_984&clk_rvr_id=344475532999 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-Chopper-Show-Winning-Radical-/180883813275?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2a1d83f39b#ht_754wt_984&clk_rvr_id=344475532999)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howley on May 21, 2012, 03:33:18 PM
You're missing the point of this thread. It's for cool bikes.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on May 21, 2012, 03:57:52 PM
Quote from: DRKWNG on May 21, 2012, 02:54:58 PM
THAT is amazing. 

And now I've got to go clean up...
YES!!!! NICE!!!
   hhmmm..I think I would put a stainless (not painted) front fender on it.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on May 21, 2012, 04:04:09 PM
Quote from: j v on May 14, 2012, 02:37:01 PM
looks like a stock tank that's been well 'customized' with a hammer.
Re:the tank on the bike with the model...
That is an old school chopper trick (frequently used by Indian Larry) in which you cut ovals out of the tank and weld them back in,inverted.Form over function,as you do lose some fuel capacity.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on May 21, 2012, 04:16:53 PM
ah, clever!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 21, 2012, 06:05:30 PM
Quote from: cicii on May 21, 2012, 04:39:11 AM
one day
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/81/236063991_685578875c_o.jpg)

[evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on May 21, 2012, 06:12:38 PM
Quote from: OT on May 21, 2012, 03:04:31 PM
Glad I don't live in the UK...


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-Chopper-Show-Winning-Radical-/180883813275?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2a1d83f39b#ht_754wt_984&clk_rvr_id=344475532999 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-Chopper-Show-Winning-Radical-/180883813275?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2a1d83f39b#ht_754wt_984&clk_rvr_id=344475532999)

Yeah, this bike doesn't live up to this thread's theme.

Speaking of themes, this bike is one of those custom theme bikes.  And the funny and ironic thing is that the theme is phi, Fibonacci numbers, the golden mean, etc.  The large component idea behind that theme is that beauty is found in certain geometric proportions commonly referred to as the golden mean and quantified in whole numbers by the Fibonacci number sequence.

Yet the proportions of this bike are radical chopper proportions, which are the exact opposite of the proportions of beauty said to be in the golden mean.

Or something like that.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on May 21, 2012, 06:15:37 PM
Quote from: NorDog on May 21, 2012, 06:12:38 PM
Yeah, this bike doesn't live up to this thread's theme.

Speaking of themes, this bike is one of those custom theme bikes.  And the funny and ironic thing is that the theme is phi, Fibonacci numbers, the golden mean, etc.  The large component idea behind that theme is that beauty is found in certain geometric proportions commonly referred to as the golden mean and quantified in whole numbers by the Fibonacci number sequence.

Yet the proportions of this bike are radical chopper proportions, which are the exact opposite of the proportions of beauty said to be in the golden mean.

Or something like that.
One man's perspective. ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on May 21, 2012, 06:39:03 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 21, 2012, 06:15:37 PM
One man's perspective. ;D

[laugh]

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 21, 2012, 06:59:30 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 21, 2012, 06:15:37 PM
One man's perspective. ;D

Ding make the beast with two backsing ding.  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on May 21, 2012, 07:39:49 PM
Well hey, if you guys think that bike is beautiful, more power to you.

But Fibonacci numbers and golden mean ratios are quantifiable math, and that bike ain't it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 21, 2012, 08:26:16 PM
Quote from: NorDog on May 21, 2012, 07:39:49 PM
Well hey, if you guys think that bike is beautiful, more power to you.

But Fibonacci numbers and golden mean ratios are quantifiable math, and that bike ain't it.

Nor is red header wrap.  :-*
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on May 21, 2012, 08:54:03 PM
Quote from: headjäger on May 21, 2012, 08:26:16 PM
Nor is red header wrap.  :-*

You are quite right, red header wrap has absolutely nothing to do with the Fibonacci Sequence.

And neither does the red ceramic coating on the headers of my bike.  They have nothing to do with the Fibonacci Sequence.

I have no idea what your point is, beyond some attempt at humor, possibly meant to be at my expense.

Could it be that you have no idea what is meant by mean and extreme proportions and you missed my point entirely?

Hmmm....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on May 21, 2012, 11:43:44 PM
Anobody got any pics of Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes?

Or am I in the wrong place  ???
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on May 21, 2012, 11:58:35 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on May 21, 2012, 11:43:44 PM
Anobody got any pics of Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes?

Or am I in the wrong place  ???


Yes back on topic, this is cool (coz it's an ice racer, geddit?)

http://image.sportrider.com/f/29267438/146_1010_11_z+ducati_museum+pantah_ice_racer.jpg (http://image.sportrider.com/f/29267438/146_1010_11_z+ducati_museum+pantah_ice_racer.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 22, 2012, 06:39:18 AM
I love those

(http://image.sportrider.com/f/29267438/146_1010_11_z+ducati_museum+pantah_ice_racer.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on May 22, 2012, 06:40:47 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on May 22, 2012, 06:39:18 AM
I love those

(http://image.sportrider.com/f/29267438/146_1010_11_z+ducati_museum+pantah_ice_racer.jpg)

I would need training wheels on ice too  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 22, 2012, 06:43:31 AM
Quote from: Raux on May 22, 2012, 06:40:47 AM
I would need training wheels on ice too  ;D

It's interesting to me they left the stock bipost seat on it.

Except for the tires and lack of brakes its pretty much mechanically stock.  Probably has carb heaters too, but what else?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on May 22, 2012, 10:51:20 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on May 21, 2012, 11:43:44 PM
Anobody got any pics of Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes?

Or am I in the wrong place  ???


Okay okay okay...


How about this one?

(http://bikerhell.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/webjohnyyrottinbenellionsho.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on May 22, 2012, 11:01:25 AM
Where's the bike?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on May 22, 2012, 12:06:51 PM
Ah yes, the Benelli Tornado. Quite possibly the most uncomfortable bike I've ever ridden. It also comes with the world's noisiest engine ( and it's not a nice noise). Looks the bollocks though!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on May 22, 2012, 05:13:08 PM
Quote from: NorDog on May 22, 2012, 10:51:20 AM
Okay okay okay...


How about this one?

(http://bikerhell.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/webjohnyyrottinbenellionsho.jpg)
Much better  [drool]  [thumbsup]

Looks like a great ride, although I'm guessing a little high maintenance  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on May 22, 2012, 06:11:26 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on May 22, 2012, 05:13:08 PM
Much better  [drool]  [thumbsup]

Looks like a great ride, although I'm guessing a little high maintenance  ;D
Kinda like a Duc?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on May 22, 2012, 07:37:15 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 22, 2012, 06:11:26 PM
Kinda like a Duc?
Kinda....... 'cept with blonde hair  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on May 22, 2012, 07:40:10 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on May 22, 2012, 07:37:15 PM
Kinda....... 'cept with blonde hair  ;)

And a quite padded seat [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on May 23, 2012, 08:32:05 AM
Quote from: 118811 on May 22, 2012, 07:40:10 PM
And a quite padded seat [thumbsup]

You're not supposed to sit on those.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 23, 2012, 08:53:47 AM
Quote from: NorDog on May 23, 2012, 08:32:05 AM
You're not supposed to sit on those.

to each his own...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on May 23, 2012, 04:23:31 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on May 23, 2012, 08:53:47 AM
to each his own...

[wine]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Anchorism on May 24, 2012, 12:22:36 AM
Quote from: NorDog on May 23, 2012, 08:32:05 AM
You're not supposed to sit on those.

Oh.... I thought they were pillows for when you got exhausted from the long ride! Ha!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on May 25, 2012, 09:22:57 AM
Monsterstrada???
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ducati-multistrada.jpg)

read here http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-multistrada (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-multistrada)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 25, 2012, 09:32:38 AM
Quote from: JohnEE on May 25, 2012, 09:22:57 AM
Monsterstrada???
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ducati-multistrada.jpg)

read here http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-multistrada (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-multistrada)

that header is vicious.

i like the cooler mounting. 

they haven't posted any LHS photos of the bike.. i wonder why..

this is the only pic i can find of hte header's left side:

(http://www.ducatimultistrada.it/public/foto_art/artid_70/big/parid_159_20080618112724.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: akmnstr on May 25, 2012, 10:29:21 AM
(http://mr-head.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/2010/06-16-2010-Backfire/i-xVtFJgH/0/XL/IMG2022-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: akmnstr on May 25, 2012, 10:32:12 AM
(http://ez.smugmug.com/Other/Ginas/i-sxjrsxF/0/L/IMAG1768-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: akmnstr on May 25, 2012, 10:37:25 AM
(http://mr-head.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Motorcycle-Stuff/DSC0958/90625513_havzb-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: akmnstr on May 25, 2012, 10:42:37 AM
(http://www.advrider.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=289154&stc=1&d=1316230091)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on May 25, 2012, 11:32:32 AM
Quote from: Raux on May 17, 2012, 12:59:13 AM
Back on topic

(http://media.onsugar.com/files/2010/09/38/4/641/6410843/49/2_0.jpg)

(http://media.onsugar.com/files/2010/09/38/4/641/6410843/45/1_0.jpg)

"Another creation of Angel Lussiana is this concept roadster based on the Ducati 900 SS. The framework of origin has been restyled and the bike has got Kayaba forks accompanied by GBC adjustable shock at the rear. The frame is unit formed aluminum that is lightened the weight of the bike.

He says "I wanted to create a motorcycle that was new in the truest sense of the word: nimble and fun, but not for this Spartan, in fact, I wanted to give a touch of elegance to make an object not only pleasant to the eyes of expert but even more trendy...". If you notice the curves, the bike looks slimmer thanthe 900 SS. The swingarm has been strengthed working on the truss reinforcement, with the two main beams with a layer of sheet metal in Peraluman by 2.5 mm"

I call shenanigans on the AL frame.  There are still tabs for a battery box (which this clearly doesn't have, and all the stock componentry is still in the stock location.  There's also a spot to mount up the voltage regulator that didn't get cut off either...

GREAT bike...  Would love to see it up close, but don't put AL frame if it ain't got it....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on May 25, 2012, 11:50:55 AM
I'm thinking just that rear subframe . looks like he cut it ... so red is steel and black is AL?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on May 25, 2012, 01:14:54 PM
Quote from: Raux on May 25, 2012, 11:50:55 AM
I'm thinking just that rear subframe . looks like he cut it ... so red is steel and black is AL?

That would be my guess, as well.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 30, 2012, 12:31:10 PM
Well, interesting at least

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iAdvrFZ1p-k/T7zicyc5LcI/AAAAAAAAeWA/uXmXww14BGI/s640/cafeee+001+copia.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ETPegUKJvpw/T7zigDYF78I/AAAAAAAAeWQ/nNMZYdf5hoQ/s640/cafeee+003+copia.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7jzKPNdcS2k/T7zii0CpAkI/AAAAAAAAeWY/2R4-v_Sw590/s640/cafeee+004+copia.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 30, 2012, 12:32:40 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DC819cdCguA/T736OD1aUgI/AAAAAAAAeYI/Uewk0Oz0ODg/s1600/Ducati_Bastardo2.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Kfkucgbam34/T736PlwJthI/AAAAAAAAeYQ/So9ROpVj5VU/s1600/Ducati_Bastardo3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on May 30, 2012, 12:36:43 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b1HsNpKy4ZA/T8MGLXOXK4I/AAAAAAAAecg/NafC-xQL_os/s640/classic+sunday+%252819%2529.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Usz22fRaNA/T8MMp9YBSvI/AAAAAAAAemg/LAMYyi3nwd4/s640/DSCN0472.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1MEms3CQHqI/T8MMsJrQvMI/AAAAAAAAemo/1iNZEqq7HKk/s640/DSCN0473.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 30, 2012, 06:44:23 PM
this is what happens when you take an Elefant and forcibly sodomise it.  Ugh..  the pain to my eyes..

Quote from: 1KDS on May 30, 2012, 12:31:10 PM
Well, interesting at least

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iAdvrFZ1p-k/T7zicyc5LcI/AAAAAAAAeWA/uXmXww14BGI/s640/cafeee+001+copia.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ETPegUKJvpw/T7zigDYF78I/AAAAAAAAeWQ/nNMZYdf5hoQ/s640/cafeee+003+copia.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7jzKPNdcS2k/T7zii0CpAkI/AAAAAAAAeWY/2R4-v_Sw590/s640/cafeee+004+copia.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mhanis on May 31, 2012, 02:01:25 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on May 30, 2012, 12:32:40 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DC819cdCguA/T736OD1aUgI/AAAAAAAAeYI/Uewk0Oz0ODg/s1600/Ducati_Bastardo2.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Kfkucgbam34/T736PlwJthI/AAAAAAAAeYQ/So9ROpVj5VU/s1600/Ducati_Bastardo3.jpg)

Is this a rigid front suspension or is there something hidden behind the small fairing?

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on May 31, 2012, 02:35:25 PM
i don't see any pivots or levers, much less shocks/springs of any type...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on May 31, 2012, 02:38:15 PM
I do like the swingarm and the exhaust, tho I'd probably go with bigger cans.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 31, 2012, 02:47:05 PM
Quote from: j v on May 31, 2012, 02:35:25 PM
i don't see any pivots or levers, much less shocks/springs of any type...

gotta be something integral to the yoke.. that would be miserable to ride
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on May 31, 2012, 03:11:19 PM
Quote from: Buckethead on May 31, 2012, 02:38:15 PM
I'd probably go with bigger cans.

that kind of talk will get you slapped on a date.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 31, 2012, 03:16:47 PM
Quote from: Buckethead on May 31, 2012, 02:38:15 PM
I'd probably go with bigger cans.

Quote from: j v on May 31, 2012, 03:11:19 PM
that kind of talk will get you slapped on a date.

(http://www.lonelyreviewer.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/austin_danger_powers_mike_myers.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on June 01, 2012, 01:15:23 PM
Cross-posted from another thread, http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=57476.0, (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=57476.0,) Thanks glbrto!

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-C7B5B2zGcxE/T8O7kRNsnjI/AAAAAAAABtU/tHsYBp88a9U/s640/DSC_5108.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 01, 2012, 01:53:10 PM
that is very interesting.. lots of nice touches.. that tank looks painful but very well executed...

[wine]

Quote from: Speeddog on June 01, 2012, 01:15:23 PM
Cross-posted from another thread, http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=57476.0, (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=57476.0,) Thanks glbrto!

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-C7B5B2zGcxE/T8O7kRNsnjI/AAAAAAAABtU/tHsYBp88a9U/s640/DSC_5108.JPG)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on June 01, 2012, 02:24:43 PM
I find it odd that the builder went that far, but didn't fill the dimples in the rear of the frame...

Maybe it's just me.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on June 01, 2012, 02:32:18 PM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on June 01, 2012, 02:24:43 PM
I find it odd that the builder went that far, but didn't fill the dimples in the rear of the frame...

Maybe it's just me.

Do it better!!  You can start on my bike.   ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on June 01, 2012, 02:46:57 PM
It's like the SBK-based bikes, leave all of the bodywork tabs on, just in case.  [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bishamon on June 01, 2012, 03:03:58 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on June 01, 2012, 01:15:23 PM
Cross-posted from another thread, http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=57476.0, (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=57476.0,) Thanks glbrto!

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-C7B5B2zGcxE/T8O7kRNsnjI/AAAAAAAABtU/tHsYBp88a9U/s640/DSC_5108.JPG)

Wow!  The tank and tail follow the Sport 1000 frame beautifully.  I like it!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 01, 2012, 06:01:24 PM
Ugh, I can't stand it. The tank is too long and the shape is nasty. The tail piece is too flat.  Also, I understand the the builder is trying to make the exhaust and belly pan look integrated like one piece and it does, but unfortunately it looks pregnant.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on June 01, 2012, 07:23:09 PM
Quote from: Travman on June 01, 2012, 06:01:24 PM
Ugh, I can't stand it. The tank is too long and the shape is nasty. The tail piece is too flat.  Also, I understand the the builder is trying to make the exhaust and belly pan look integrated like one piece and it does, but unfortunately it looks pregnant.

agree. the tank and seat would be cool on an ultralight (maybe with a single cylinder?) build, and the engine with the exhaust/bellypan would be cool if it had a beefy tank/fairing/seat to match it.

the front end totally loses me, and ive always hated that swingarm.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 02, 2012, 09:19:57 AM
Quote from: Travman on June 01, 2012, 06:01:24 PM
Ugh, I can't stand it. The tank is too long and the shape is nasty. The tail piece is too flat.  Also, I understand the the builder is trying to make the exhaust and belly pan look integrated like one piece and it does, but unfortunately it looks pregnant.

well, you think bevel towers are the shit, so your opinion is invalid.


[cheeky]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 03, 2012, 07:28:22 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on June 02, 2012, 09:19:57 AM
well, you think bevel towers are the shit, so your opinion is invalid.


[cheeky]
True, but doesn't everybody.

(http://webgrafex.com/73GT/images/1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 03, 2012, 07:30:58 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-24if97xNNxA/T8P26_cCZ8I/AAAAAAAAiz0/_lco4iR3Nrc/s640/5%2B%25281%2529.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hvf1mu0uoaI/T8P29eGfWvI/AAAAAAAAi1I/rM_qEvK6LPA/s640/13%2B%25281%2529.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dXbVxN5NS0E/T8P28iqQyqI/AAAAAAAAi0w/sny5VUR21E4/s640/9%2B%25281%2529.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gm9rRHs5n8w/T8P27HumdKI/AAAAAAAAi0A/CdywZjoak30/s640/1%2B%25283%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on June 03, 2012, 08:16:42 AM
Quote from: Travman on June 03, 2012, 07:30:58 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-24if97xNNxA/T8P26_cCZ8I/AAAAAAAAiz0/_lco4iR3Nrc/s640/5%2B%25281%2529.jpg)
Nice. Those wheels are kinda punch in the face, with that bike IMO.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on June 03, 2012, 08:29:49 AM
Quote from: HotIce on June 03, 2012, 08:16:42 AM
Nice. Those wheels are kinda punch in the face, with that bike IMO.
Those are period. Had them on my 600SL, only gold.  ;) See my intro thread. http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=50673.msg929505#msg929505 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=50673.msg929505#msg929505)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 03, 2012, 09:29:55 AM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on June 03, 2012, 08:29:49 AM
Those are period. Had them on my 600SL, only gold.  ;) See my intro thread. http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=50673.msg929505#msg929505 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=50673.msg929505#msg929505)

I have a pair of silver ones under my desk that are going to be recoated in gold when i find the right shade
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Mad King Pepe' on June 04, 2012, 01:20:21 PM
OK, so it's more of a trike than a bike and it's made in England, but the heart is Italian and it's crazy cool!

(http://www.mgnoc.com/images/classifieds/100_0125.JPG)

(http://www.mgnoc.com/images/classifieds/100_0129.JPG)

(http://www.mgnoc.com/images/classifieds/100_0131.JPG)

(http://www.mgnoc.com/images/classifieds/100_0133.JPG)

From mgnoc.com: English JZR Moto Guzzi

Registered antique 1975. 1985 convert engine/driveline. built 2005. 25K on speedo. 2K since build. muliple show winner. $25K in project. Travel trailer available which was set up for the car when new.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 04, 2012, 01:22:46 PM
Quote from: The Mad King Pepe' on June 04, 2012, 01:20:21 PM
OK, so it's more of a trike than a bike and it's made in England, but the heart is Italian and it's crazy cool!

(http://www.mgnoc.com/images/classifieds/100_0125.JPG)

Geez, SOOO very English... LOL
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on June 04, 2012, 01:28:43 PM
Hmmm... A REAL vintage trike Supersport looks like this..., and there ain't nothin' Ei-talian about it. (Matchless or J.A.P engines.) What the blazes is that kit trike anyway?!  [roll] Two wheels are still vastly safer IMHO.  ;)
(http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/2486-3/LUG229.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: triangleforge on June 04, 2012, 02:08:32 PM
This one's for you, 'Tiz: Radical Ducati's treatment of a Cagiva Alazzura:

(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ducati-pantah.jpg)

Bike Exif's writeup here: http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-pantah-custom (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-pantah-custom)

And Radical Ducati's: http://radducati.blogspot.com/2012/06/750-pantahstica-by-radical-ducati-2012.html (http://radducati.blogspot.com/2012/06/750-pantahstica-by-radical-ducati-2012.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on June 04, 2012, 02:33:22 PM
Quote from: triangleforge on June 04, 2012, 02:08:32 PM
This one's for you, 'Tiz: Radical Ducati's treatment of a Cagiva Alazzura:

Nice paint..., but you really think a human could sit on that?! [roll]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 04, 2012, 03:51:26 PM
Quote from: triangleforge on June 04, 2012, 02:08:32 PM
This one's for you, 'Tiz: Radical Ducati's treatment of a Cagiva Alazzura:

(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ducati-pantah.jpg)

Bike Exif's writeup here: http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-pantah-custom (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-pantah-custom)

And Radical Ducati's: http://radducati.blogspot.com/2012/06/750-pantahstica-by-radical-ducati-2012.html (http://radducati.blogspot.com/2012/06/750-pantahstica-by-radical-ducati-2012.html)


lol not much ally there but the frame!  nice!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 04, 2012, 03:51:37 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on June 04, 2012, 02:33:22 PM
Nice paint..., but you really think a human could sit on that?! [roll]

i'd sure as hell try!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on June 04, 2012, 03:59:34 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on June 04, 2012, 03:51:26 PM

lol not much ally there but the frame!  nice!

like the bike, not that "bug eyed headlight" :-\
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on June 04, 2012, 04:04:42 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on June 04, 2012, 03:51:37 PM
i'd sure as hell try!
;D

Looks like a nut-crusher and doing 75 MPH downhill standing still.  ;) You might want to rethink.

Surely, what you REALLY need is one of these? (Love those old Barcelona pix at the bottom too!) http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13514401&postcount=28 (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13514401&postcount=28)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 04, 2012, 04:23:26 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on June 04, 2012, 04:04:42 PM
;D

Looks like a nut-crusher and doing 75 MPH downhill standing still.  ;) You might want to rethink.

Surely, what you REALLY need is one of these? (Love those old Barcelona pix at the bottom too!) http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13514401&postcount=28 (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13514401&postcount=28)

lol nah, years of riding my thighs are strong -- just clamp the tank and think about poached eggs..  and wear some sticky material pants!  LOL

"give um the berries, mate!"

(http://jinx.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Brutes/montjuich736yb/941051375_Cb2Kx-O.jpg)


Quote from: 118811 on June 04, 2012, 03:59:34 PM
like the bike, not that "bug eyed headlight" :-\

that's because it's a track bike that they have "sort of" made street legal... 

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on June 04, 2012, 05:22:09 PM
Ducatiz
Re headlight... That's what I was thinking
But I would have come up with something other than that!
Still a cool bike, yeah I would like to have a go on it!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on June 04, 2012, 07:39:51 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on June 04, 2012, 04:23:26 PM
lol nah, years of riding my thighs are strong -- just clamp the tank and think about poached eggs..  and wear some sticky material pants!  LOL
Ah, youth...  [roll] Glad to hear you still bend that way!

The Pantah seat really isn't that bad; it was the tuck, like the racing 750 snap above which starts to get you after 40ish. Couldn't have done it without fitted one-piece leathers. They gave a lot of back support and helped to hold you upright.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desmostro on June 04, 2012, 10:12:24 PM
San Francisco Airport International Terminal - Italian Bike Exhibition  [drool]
Most bikes from around 1956 from various collections.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8157/7321443746_9630095a0c_z.jpg)

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7081/7321426900_b139b8ac8f_c.jpg)

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7078/7321425120_fc5e7dd7bd_b.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8021/7321444518_f517d95966_c.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8022/7321424246_d75ec45626_c.jpg)




Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desmostro on June 04, 2012, 10:22:14 PM
It's time to play... NAME THAT BIKE! Year and CC

San Francisco Airport ; International Terminal - Italian Bike Exhibition   [drool]  OPEN to the public  [thumbsup] [Dolph]
Most bikes from around 1956 from various collections.

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7082/7321440588_b950f77433_b.jpg)

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7102/7321441028_f4a01bea81_b.jpg)






Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on June 05, 2012, 05:39:52 AM
Quote from: Desmostro on June 04, 2012, 10:22:14 PM
It's time to play... NAME THAT BIKE! Year and CC

Quote from: Desmostro on June 04, 2012, 10:22:14 PM
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7082/7321440588_b950f77433_b.jpg)
'55 Moto Devil 160 Raid

Quote from: Desmostro on June 04, 2012, 10:22:14 PM
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7102/7321441028_f4a01bea81_b.jpg)
'55 MV 175 SS

;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on June 05, 2012, 07:07:05 AM
Wow! Really nice!
I hope it stays there until end of July.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on June 05, 2012, 09:59:52 AM
 [drool] I'd give my right arm for that 175cc DOHC Mondial. It looks to be about 1950 or thereabouts. Stunning!!! In fact, I think I'd rather have that than my Evo!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on June 05, 2012, 10:36:03 AM
Love those leading link front ends. Serioulsy cool. [thumbsup] [Dolph]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on June 05, 2012, 10:57:09 AM
 ;D They are Earles forks, invented by Englishman Ernie Earles. Apart from early MV's they were fitted to BMW's for many years. They eliminated front end dive, and were ideal for sidecar work.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desmostro on June 06, 2012, 08:26:54 AM
Quote from: mickyvee on June 05, 2012, 10:57:09 AM
;D They are Earles forks, invented by Englishman Ernie Earles. Apart from early MV's they were fitted to BMW's for many years. They eliminated front end dive, and were ideal for sidecar work.

That bike makes me dizzy with lust.  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desmostro on June 06, 2012, 09:28:21 AM
No seriously, check out the Lion on the fender.  [thumbsup]

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7226/7321425958_4b9b966d8e_c.jpg)

...better than pics of Carmen Electra [coffee]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on June 06, 2012, 04:31:01 PM
Quote from: Desmostro on June 06, 2012, 09:28:21 AM
...better than pics of Carmen Electra [coffee]

Less VD, too.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desmostro on June 06, 2012, 09:57:26 PM
Quote from: Buckethead on June 06, 2012, 04:31:01 PM
Less VD, too.

No wait. You know that you can not get VD from pics right? That there remains the one saving grace of the interwebs.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Teutonics on June 07, 2012, 11:52:01 AM
(http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads20/11339090514.jpg)

Moto Morini refresh (in progress, not mine):

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/682265-moto-morini-restoration.html/ (http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/682265-moto-morini-restoration.html/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Le Pirate on June 08, 2012, 08:14:20 AM
man.

I want to fly to SF just to check out the airport...then fly home  [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on June 08, 2012, 11:49:40 PM
Okay then,  beat this one.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/376323_262397533817639_514307980_n.jpg
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on June 09, 2012, 12:14:25 AM
Quote from: brimo on June 08, 2012, 11:49:40 PM
Okay then,  beat this one.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/376323_262397533817639_514307980_n.jpg

WOW.....that is the perfect bike for the Sunday morning coffee run!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on June 09, 2012, 03:29:20 AM
 ??? That MV seems to have the pipes off a Magni 4 cylinder bike, and the wheels, brakes and sidepanels off a 350 Sport twin cylinder bike. Any details? Whatever, it looks fab!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on June 09, 2012, 12:56:06 PM
Quote from: mickyvee on June 09, 2012, 03:29:20 AM
??? That MV seems to have the pipes off a Magni 4 cylinder bike, and the wheels, brakes and sidepanels off a 350 Sport twin cylinder bike. Any details? Whatever, it looks fab!

IIRC, that is a 350 sport twin, tarted up with the pipes to look like more than it is.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on June 09, 2012, 01:13:19 PM
 ??? If that is the case, then what a dumb thing to do. What's he trying to prove? It might fool a few people, but anybody with a smattering of intelligence will see right through it. What a waste of time.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on June 09, 2012, 02:37:36 PM
Quote from: mickyvee on June 09, 2012, 01:13:19 PM
??? If that is the case, then what a dumb thing to do. What's he trying to prove? It might fool a few people, but anybody with a smattering of intelligence will see right through it. What a waste of time.

Nice one.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on June 15, 2012, 06:58:36 AM
(http://italienische-motorraeder.de/images/ducati/bilder/monster_1000_s/schill_bild_monster_1000_s_seitenansicht_2.jpg)

(http://italienische-motorraeder.de/images/ducati/bilder/monster_1000_s/schill_bild_monster_1000_s_seitenansicht_links_1.jpg)

(http://italienische-motorraeder.de/images/ducati/bilder/monster_1000_s/schill_bild_monster_1000_s_tank_1.jpg)

(http://italienische-motorraeder.de/images/ducati/bilder/monster_1000_s/schill_bild_monster_1000_s_hinten_1.jpg)

(http://italienische-motorraeder.de/images/ducati/bilder/monster_1000_s/schill_bild_monster_1000_s_kruemmer_1.jpg)

(http://italienische-motorraeder.de/images/ducati/bilder/monster_1000_s/schill_bild_monster_1000_s_sitz_1.jpg)

(http://italienische-motorraeder.de/images/ducati/bilder/monster_1000_s/schill_bild_monster_1000_s_detail_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on June 15, 2012, 07:42:55 PM
(http://foto.scigacz.pl/cache/imgs/_w750/gallery/relacje/World_Ducati_Week_2010_bylo_grubo/Ducati_WDW_2010_Custom_Multistrada.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: cicii on June 15, 2012, 11:06:05 PM
(http://wrenchmonkees.com/images/bikes/monkee20b_12.jpg)
(http://wrenchmonkees.com/images/monkee20_10.jpg)
(http://wrenchmonkees.com/images/bikes/monkee20b_11.jpg)
i like it
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on June 18, 2012, 06:56:07 AM
the gulf-tard is kind of fun.  not sure about the front fender goofyness.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jaxduc on June 18, 2012, 07:52:04 AM
I like the tires
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on June 18, 2012, 08:05:46 AM
Gulf Livery when done right is the best race color scheme, IMHO. I especially like the belly pan.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on June 18, 2012, 08:23:58 AM
Quote from: jaxduc on June 18, 2012, 07:52:04 AM
I like the tires

[clap]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on June 18, 2012, 07:37:18 PM
Quote from: junior varsity on June 18, 2012, 06:56:07 AM
the gulf-tard is kind of fun.
+1

Quote from: junior varsity on June 18, 2012, 06:56:07 AMnot sure about the front fender goofyness.
+11ty billion
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on June 18, 2012, 08:33:09 PM
Quote from: cicii on June 15, 2012, 11:06:05 PM
(http://wrenchmonkees.com/images/bikes/monkee20b_12.jpg)
(http://wrenchmonkees.com/images/monkee20_10.jpg)
(http://wrenchmonkees.com/images/bikes/monkee20b_11.jpg)
i like it

Is this bike built on a SuperSport frame?
I like the tank & overall look.
Not that the color scheme..too much military influence
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: cicii on June 18, 2012, 11:03:46 PM
Quote from: 118811 on June 18, 2012, 08:33:09 PM
Is this bike built on a SuperSport frame?
yes its a 750SS
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on June 19, 2012, 08:50:16 AM
Quote from: cicii on June 18, 2012, 11:03:46 PM
yes its a 750SS

I like it.  A bunch.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on June 19, 2012, 04:02:45 PM
Quote from: junior varsity on June 18, 2012, 06:56:07 AM
the gulf-tard is kind of fun.  not sure about the front fender goofyness.

It's actually a Multi.  I really like it.

Well, that's how the pic was tagged at least, not positive.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on June 20, 2012, 06:13:42 AM
Quote from: cicii on June 15, 2012, 11:06:05 PM
(http://wrenchmonkees.com/images/bikes/monkee20b_12.jpg)
(http://wrenchmonkees.com/images/monkee20_10.jpg)
(http://wrenchmonkees.com/images/bikes/monkee20b_11.jpg)
i like it

What is this?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 20, 2012, 06:16:51 AM
Quote from: Duck Off on June 20, 2012, 06:13:42 AM
What is this?

modified mid 90s 750ss
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on June 20, 2012, 06:30:49 AM
with snow tires.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 20, 2012, 06:49:38 AM
Quote from: Ducatamount on June 20, 2012, 06:30:49 AM
with snow tires.

I think those are Trailwings.

They are not very good for dual sport, but for road they probably are ok
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Jaman on June 20, 2012, 08:18:46 AM
WDW 2011 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdPl9jS6x8U#)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on July 01, 2012, 08:11:15 AM


    (http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/WDW%202012/WDW2012023.jpg)


     (http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/WDW%202012/WDW2012001.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on July 01, 2012, 02:59:59 PM
Quote from: stopintime on July 01, 2012, 08:11:15 AM

   (http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/WDW%202012/WDW2012023.jpg)


    (http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/WDW%202012/WDW2012001.jpg)

Czeched out your top photo, that one's not Italian, the flag in the window is though.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Privateer on July 01, 2012, 04:09:03 PM
(https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/522028_4236643559562_2079191516_n.jpg)
[/quote]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Le Pirate on July 02, 2012, 09:14:22 AM
That 750SS is a sexy beast. That is all.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on July 04, 2012, 12:17:55 AM
Quote from: Le Pirate on July 02, 2012, 09:14:22 AM
That 750SS is a sexy beast. That is all.

Do you mean the black/gold 900SS bevel head? Absolutely!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on July 04, 2012, 04:19:41 AM
Quote from: MacDuck on July 04, 2012, 12:17:55 AM
Do you mean the black/gold 900SS bevel head? Absolutely!
No.  I'm pretty sure he meant the 750SS.

But the black/gold 900SS is indeed completely gorgeous.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on July 04, 2012, 06:17:31 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on July 04, 2012, 04:19:41 AM
No.  I'm pretty sure he meant the 750SS.

<snip>

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg1072529#msg1072529 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg1072529#msg1072529)

That one. ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on July 04, 2012, 06:49:46 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on July 04, 2012, 06:17:31 AM
That one. ;)

This one.

(http://wrenchmonkees.com/images/bikes/monkee20b_12.jpg)
(http://wrenchmonkees.com/images/monkee20_10.jpg)
(http://wrenchmonkees.com/images/bikes/monkee20b_11.jpg)

;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jaxduc on July 04, 2012, 06:54:54 AM
I like the tires...
I'm having deja vu
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on July 04, 2012, 03:56:47 PM
Quote from: jaxduc on July 04, 2012, 06:54:54 AM
I like the tires...

I think those are Avon Distanzias.

They are not very good for dual sport, but for road they probably are ok.

Quote from: jaxduc on July 04, 2012, 06:54:54 AM
I'm having deja vu
... all over again  ;).
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 06, 2012, 02:26:52 PM
I just went to our Moto Guzzi National Rally in Buena Vista, VA and my Moto Guzzi infatuation is strong right now.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-64M_tfA1mHY/T_aYduOySTI/AAAAAAAAku8/j0Sbbrwz5hU/s1600/425072_4172089428092_1756349756_n.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ts4adL5tUS0/T_VTe1_kufI/AAAAAAAAktI/-erFZO5cH0g/s1600/lomas+guzzi-v8+-002.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on July 06, 2012, 02:51:39 PM
Quote from: Travman on July 06, 2012, 02:26:52 PM
I just went to our Moto Guzzi National Rally in Buena Vista, VA and my Moto Guzzi infatuation is strong right now.
???

1978 850 Le Mans? Did you ride it? Your "new" bike is nicer.  ;D I rode one and bought my RS Motorsport instead.  ;)

BTW, there's non-ethanol several places in Buena Vista. Some chute coming off the parkway there, eh?  ;)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 06, 2012, 03:44:59 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on July 06, 2012, 02:51:39 PM
???

1978 850 Le Mans? Did you ride it? Your "new" bike is nicer.  ;D I rode one and bought my RS Motorsport instead.  ;)

BTW, there's non-ethanol several places in Buena Vista. Some chute coming off the parkway there, eh?  ;)


I haven't ridden an 850 Le Mans, but I will someday.  I have a ridden a 74 Eldorado punched out to 950cc. Also I owned a 75 850T for a year. I would agree that my Darmah is a nicer bike than either of the two, but the Darmah is nicer than a lot of bikes. It does some things better than modern Ducatis. I did enjoy both of those Guzzis for what they were good for.  They were excellent at cruising the back roads at a relaxed only mildly sporty pace.  You could ride the torque and enjoy.  They were my version of a cruiser.  The 850 LeMans should be a different animal than the two Guzzis I've ridden. The flywheels are very heavy on those bikes, but on the Le Mans it should be quite a bit lighter.  We'll see. Have you ridden Le Mans?

I did enjoy the chute coming into Buena Vista from the BRP. I liked going back up even more.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on July 06, 2012, 04:20:38 PM
Rode one? See my earlier comment; fell into turns vs the RS Motorsport I bought which also needed a little sorting but Pridmore was making stuff off his AMA-winning Superbike for them. Simply DIY except for drilling the damper rods. Also fitted a CDI box.

Understand what you mean as I have an EFi 865 cc T-100 for cruising. Loads of smooth torque at low RPM. That's a base model Bonneville in your picture. They ARE heavy though.  [roll]

Agreed on the uphill. ;) I'm too old to charge DOWN those corkscrews. On one trip back up that hill I encountered THREE Earles fork side hack BMWs charging DOWN that thing at a rate of knots with one wheel in the air! Must have been another rallye in the area and I was tempted to turn around at the top but was already late to meet somebody. :(

Had a 900 SS ~ 1990 so I know how your Darmah goes. Bit slow steering, so you are better off with the wider bars! Switched that for a 600 SL within six months which I much preferred. The NEW Monsters steer like THAT, which was what I was after.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on July 06, 2012, 05:11:03 PM
Not so much a bike but...


(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/speedie11/spartan-ducati-engined-ultralightweight-sports-car-32.jpg)

(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/speedie11/spartan-ducati-engined-ultralightweight-sports-car-38.jpg)

(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/speedie11/spartan-ducati-engined-ultralightweight-sports-car-40.jpg)

(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/speedie11/spartan-ducati-engined-ultralightweight-sports-car.jpg)

http://www.duccutters.com/MercifulRelease/Spartan-V-001.tpl (http://www.duccutters.com/MercifulRelease/Spartan-V-001.tpl)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on July 07, 2012, 01:03:38 AM
Quote from: Travman on July 06, 2012, 03:44:59 PMI would agree that my Darmah is a nicer bike than either of the two, but the Darmah is nicer than a lot of bikes.
Interested in this.... See.. back when your Darmah was new.... I bought one.  Black and gold  8)  Loved it.  But it was a close call between buying the Darmah and an 850 LeMans....   I've often regretted that I've never owned a Guzzi despite always desiring one.... yet when it comes to money-handing-over-time I always seem to make an other choice.... 

Still want a Griso though.  But not instead of   [evil].


Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 08, 2012, 02:08:04 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JHTG8xQtP84/T_HoBSoi5QI/AAAAAAAAkiw/woUwgoXJVJc/s1600/IMG_1807roller800.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jaxduc on July 08, 2012, 02:44:01 PM
has this one made it here yet?
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.luxist.com/media/2010/06/ncr-m16-large004.jpg)
http://www.luxist.com/2010/06/11/ncr-millona-ncr-takes-the-desmosedici-to-new-heights/ (http://www.luxist.com/2010/06/11/ncr-millona-ncr-takes-the-desmosedici-to-new-heights/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on July 08, 2012, 02:45:47 PM
Yeah, it's a good one though, like that Guzzi too Trav, very nice.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on July 08, 2012, 07:15:24 PM
Quote from: jaxduc on July 08, 2012, 02:44:01 PM
has this one made it here yet?
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.luxist.com/media/2010/06/ncr-m16-large004.jpg)
http://www.luxist.com/2010/06/11/ncr-millona-ncr-takes-the-desmosedici-to-new-heights/ (http://www.luxist.com/2010/06/11/ncr-millona-ncr-takes-the-desmosedici-to-new-heights/)
Now, if you remove that fairing, and put a more classical looking round headlight, it almost make the new perfect Monster :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jaxduc on July 08, 2012, 08:34:14 PM
I just never liked the rear swingarm on the Sedici. Wonder why they never went with the SSSa?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on July 09, 2012, 12:25:35 AM
Quote from: jaxduc on July 08, 2012, 08:34:14 PM
I just never liked the rear swingarm on the Sedici. Wonder why they never went with the SSSa?

because for as poor a bike to ride as a D16 is, they really did try to have form follow function.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on July 09, 2012, 02:26:25 AM
Quote from: xcaptainxbloodx on July 09, 2012, 12:25:35 AM
because for as poor a bike to ride as a D16 is, they really did try to have form follow function.

Spent much time riding one?

Quote from: jaxduc on July 08, 2012, 08:34:14 PM
I just never liked the rear swingarm on the Sedici. Wonder why they never went with the SSSa?

IIRC it was due to them (Ducati) doubting the single sided set-up could handle to power delivery and be rigid enough.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jaxduc on July 09, 2012, 08:52:52 AM
oh. so now I know.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 09, 2012, 09:10:44 AM
Quote from: jaxduc on July 09, 2012, 08:52:52 AM
oh. so now I know.


knowing is half the battle
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on July 09, 2012, 09:11:52 AM
(http://fashionablygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/gi-joe-the-battle-shirt.jpg?cb5e28)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 09, 2012, 09:28:07 AM
love it  [clap]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on July 09, 2012, 02:50:37 PM
Quote from: junior varsity on July 09, 2012, 09:11:52 AM
(http://fashionablygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/gi-joe-the-battle-shirt.jpg?cb5e28)

Let's not forget...

(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/284/2/5/frickin___sharks_with_lasers_by_jsander1-d30kfhd.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on July 11, 2012, 11:18:49 PM
http://www.clublaverdaqld.com/# (http://www.clublaverdaqld.com/#)!gallery
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MendoDave on July 13, 2012, 10:22:29 AM
Not Itallian but.....

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yEGDQeV00R0/Tq3UuMBldLI/AAAAAAAAAng/n1QNfjrWa3Y/s1024/0686__Custom_.jpg)

WANT!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on July 13, 2012, 11:16:28 AM
Quote from: Mendo Dave on July 13, 2012, 10:22:29 AM
Not Itallian but.....

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yEGDQeV00R0/Tq3UuMBldLI/AAAAAAAAAng/n1QNfjrWa3Y/s1024/0686__Custom_.jpg)

WANT!

what is it!!?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on July 13, 2012, 11:26:53 AM
I *think* it's an RZ 350, but.... it's got Brembos on the front.

That's the 4-rotor Mazda kid from the Netherlands.
I'll bet he made those pipes.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on July 13, 2012, 12:24:36 PM
2 Stroke....looking at those pipes!!?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MendoDave on July 13, 2012, 01:50:28 PM
I found this pic on a thread from Capitol area Monsters and just said.. [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on July 13, 2012, 02:10:11 PM
yeah, its a ccol bike [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MendoDave on July 13, 2012, 02:30:22 PM
I never rode an RZ but a friend of mine owned 2 RD's a 350 and a 400 I think. They look a little less glamorus but the engines were fast. I felt like I was getting away with something riding a 2 stroke on the street.

(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/yamaha-rd400.jpg)

Judas Priest - Breaking the law (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyxLGSMtqtM#)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lawbreaker on July 13, 2012, 02:45:27 PM
Nice to see this thread staying on topic [drink]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on July 13, 2012, 02:50:01 PM
Quote from: lawbreaker on July 13, 2012, 02:45:27 PM
Nice to see this thread staying on topic [drink]

At least it's not come to this...

(http://www.motorcyclingmag.com/files/Can-Am_Spyder_Three_Wheeler%20(1).jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bishamon on July 13, 2012, 04:33:59 PM
(http://toddbundy.com/Laverda.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: supertjeduc on July 14, 2012, 04:25:25 AM
Quote from: Bishamon on July 13, 2012, 04:33:59 PM
(http://toddbundy.com/Laverda.jpg)

that's ugly (and i do like most laverda's)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jaxduc on July 14, 2012, 04:51:33 AM
maybe the fairing?  ???
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 14, 2012, 05:21:05 AM
those one piece side cover jobs were all the rage for a while.  case in point the 851..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on July 16, 2012, 09:47:10 AM
dont ask cause I dont know
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uCV3tzjPBHU/UAOwvH0yJJI/AAAAAAAADag/oQuTOfo3G_U/s1600/tumblr_m73trh8tN21qlbtloo1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MendoDave on July 16, 2012, 03:07:02 PM
Quote from: xcaptainxbloodx on July 16, 2012, 09:47:10 AM
dont ask cause I dont know
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uCV3tzjPBHU/UAOwvH0yJJI/AAAAAAAADag/oQuTOfo3G_U/s1600/tumblr_m73trh8tN21qlbtloo1_500.jpg)

Nice. It looks like a modified S4R to me.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on July 16, 2012, 04:21:13 PM
I agree, S4R.  Possibly BCR bodywork, wonder how it looks from the side, I bet the tank looks awkward against the frame.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Don on July 16, 2012, 09:36:04 PM
I saw this and thought mmmmm not sure
http://www.bikesales.com.au/news/2012/road/ducati/monster/ducati-monster-s4-custom-31217 (http://www.bikesales.com.au/news/2012/road/ducati/monster/ducati-monster-s4-custom-31217)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on July 17, 2012, 04:05:17 AM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/2012%20Moto%20Guzzi%20Griso%20SE/20120714_2012GrisoSE_07.jpg?t=1342322311)
[thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on July 17, 2012, 04:31:31 AM
Travmans Monster. It makes in torque what my 900 makes in hp :o
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on July 17, 2012, 04:36:43 AM
Quote from: koko64 on July 17, 2012, 04:31:31 AM
Travmans Monster.
And his Griso 1200SE.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on July 17, 2012, 09:03:33 AM
Quote from: koko64 on July 17, 2012, 04:31:31 AM
Travmans Monster. It makes in torque what my 900 makes in hp :o

And he has a Dharma. I hate him. (not really)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on July 18, 2012, 03:48:12 AM
Quote from: xcaptainxbloodx on July 16, 2012, 09:47:10 AM
dont ask cause I dont know
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uCV3tzjPBHU/UAOwvH0yJJI/AAAAAAAADag/oQuTOfo3G_U/s1600/tumblr_m73trh8tN21qlbtloo1_500.jpg)

I hope he has his pants on.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on July 18, 2012, 03:54:26 AM
Quote from: brimo on July 18, 2012, 03:48:12 AM
I hope he has his pants on.

coz there's thistles in that there paddock  :o
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jsd2 on July 18, 2012, 06:45:15 AM
These two are from my dealers showroom.  Not really sure models etc.  I think he told me the Ducati is from the early 70's and the MV Agusta is from the 50's.  The Ducati was originally purchased in Germany and apparently the manual is in German.  Sorry the pictures aren't great but there wasn't much room to get good pictures and it was my phone. 

(http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt116/jimsd2/IMG_0410.jpg)

(http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt116/jimsd2/IMG_0408.jpg)

(http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt116/jimsd2/IMG_0407.jpg)

(http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt116/jimsd2/IMG_0409.jpg)


Jim
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 18, 2012, 07:32:19 AM
Quote from: jsd2 on July 18, 2012, 06:45:15 AM
These two are from my dealers showroom.  Not really sure models etc.  I think he told me the Ducati is from the early 70's and the MV Agusta is from the 50's.  The Ducati was originally purchased in Germany and apparently the manual is in German.  Sorry the pictures aren't great but there wasn't much room to get good pictures and it was my phone. 

(http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt116/jimsd2/IMG_0410.jpg)

Scrambler 350
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 18, 2012, 07:36:06 AM
Massimo Bordi:
What motorcycle do you despise? I don't despise any motorcycles, but there are a few projects that were delusionalâ€"such as the Ducati 500 parallel twin. Or the Aprilia Moto (below), which in my opinion was a crude copy of the Monster created by a designer who doesn't understand the difference between a motorcycle and a filing cabinet.

(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/aprilia_moto.jpg)


Electric motorcycles: Yes or No? The only serious application for a car or motorcycle is the hybrid drive. Other than taxis, buses or other forms of city transport, I don't see electric vehicles as an alternative.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on July 18, 2012, 07:45:37 AM
i agree.  the Aprilia "Moto" is not so awesome.    Its seems to be half-scooter in appearance (except for the seat configuration obviously)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: hunduc on July 18, 2012, 09:48:29 AM
Quote from: jsd2 on July 18, 2012, 06:45:15 AM

(http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt116/jimsd2/IMG_0408.jpg)


Al had a nice get-together last Sunday (about 50 bikes, plus some Ferraris), the little Agusta was there and was actually running a little. It has about 40 thousand kms in it if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jsd2 on July 18, 2012, 10:31:59 AM
Quote from: hunduc on July 18, 2012, 09:48:29 AM
Al had a nice get-together last Sunday (about 50 bikes, plus some Ferraris)

I wanted to make it to the even but I was out of town.  Sounds like it was a success though! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 18, 2012, 12:25:27 PM
Quote from: yamifixer on July 17, 2012, 09:03:33 AM
And he has a Dharma. I hate him. (not really)
I am an incrediably wealthy man in all the things that are important including children and Italian motorcycles.   [drink]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on July 18, 2012, 12:47:19 PM
Original looking Guzzi.
Must point out the USD forks....

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8164/7599027118_428f1e863b_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79721557@N02/7599027118/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on July 19, 2012, 09:07:21 AM
Quote from: Travman on July 18, 2012, 12:25:27 PM
I am an incrediably wealthy man in all the things that are important including children and Italian motorcycles.   [drink]

Well put. Cheers

I apologize for how poorly I spelled Darmah
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 19, 2012, 09:28:47 AM
Quote from: yamifixer on July 19, 2012, 09:07:21 AM
Well put. Cheers

I apologize for how poorly I spelled Darmah

I spell it the "DRAMAH"

because it's a pain to work on....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on July 19, 2012, 01:38:07 PM
I liked the Moto  8)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on July 19, 2012, 03:29:22 PM
Quote from: HotIce on July 19, 2012, 01:38:07 PM
I liked the Moto  8)


Well, since it's obviously TMI Time here at the DMF, I always thought skunk smell in the air smelled good.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on July 19, 2012, 06:58:39 PM
Quote from: HotIce on July 19, 2012, 01:38:07 PM
I liked the Moto  8)

You will be the only one on the block, or street, or city/town, or state, or country to have one! [thumbsup] [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on July 21, 2012, 01:48:41 AM
i like the moto too, esp the flowing lines around it.  it's a very interesting styling exercise, as motorcycles designed by people who aren't motorcycle designers often are.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on July 21, 2012, 03:15:14 AM
Quote from: HotIce on July 19, 2012, 01:38:07 PMI liked the Moto  8)
I think it looks like a seahorse.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

For seahorses.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: supertjeduc on July 21, 2012, 03:22:19 AM
Quote from: brad black on July 21, 2012, 01:48:41 AM
i like the moto too, esp the flowing lines around it.  it's a very interesting styling exercise, as motorcycles designed by people who aren't motorcycle designers often are.

+1 , and in orange and silver it's even better
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 21, 2012, 08:46:10 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HLUFCJs72-8/UAeytX6QYbI/AAAAAAAAgM0/IXSxpIdyEx0/s1600/Egli_Ducati.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 21, 2012, 09:06:56 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1LHBqSOBiQs/UAm-NFXxSvI/AAAAAAAAlhs/ifdRZHwzRZc/s640/ducati%2B750%2Bretro%2B1.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BlhsBfVQVD4/UAm-NVkyiMI/AAAAAAAAlh8/1aCYiGMhPMo/s640/ducati%2B750%2Bretro.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 21, 2012, 09:07:23 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4eyEsioejjU/UAkw5IQLEXI/AAAAAAAAlfY/hwgF0IEwCGc/s640/5675555175_480b30606a_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: supertjeduc on July 21, 2012, 02:50:15 PM
Quote from: Travman on July 21, 2012, 09:07:23 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4eyEsioejjU/UAkw5IQLEXI/AAAAAAAAlfY/hwgF0IEwCGc/s640/5675555175_480b30606a_b.jpg)

Love it [Dolph]

This one was for sale in the netherlands (sold for about 4000â,¬)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on July 31, 2012, 02:09:12 PM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8012/7686791124_a365fc287e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79721557@N02/7686791124/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jaxduc on July 31, 2012, 04:39:42 PM
sweet
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 31, 2012, 04:39:55 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on July 31, 2012, 02:09:12 PM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8012/7686791124_a365fc287e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79721557@N02/7686791124/)


[evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on August 01, 2012, 02:45:38 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on July 31, 2012, 02:09:12 PM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8012/7686791124_a365fc287e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79721557@N02/7686791124/)
OMG  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on August 01, 2012, 02:47:22 PM
(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/a48db30f.jpg)

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/7caa2253.jpg)

Same Bike from the rear and front.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on August 01, 2012, 02:49:28 PM
Another great Guzzi!

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/b243c2b8.jpg)

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/f2936979.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 01, 2012, 04:17:18 PM
That one's even better! Wow!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jaxduc on August 01, 2012, 06:37:04 PM
Quote from: Moto Motivo on August 01, 2012, 02:47:22 PM
(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/a48db30f.jpg)
I really like the bar ends  :o
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on August 02, 2012, 12:12:26 AM
would a backfire on those two bikes burn your knees? [roll]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 02, 2012, 05:04:39 AM
Quote from: Raux on August 02, 2012, 12:12:26 AM
would a backfire on those two bikes burn your knees? [roll]

small price to pay for passion
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 11, 2012, 10:11:00 AM
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/f-ducati-supersport-600-special_2.jpg?w=917)
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/f-ducati-supersport-600-special_4.jpg?w=941&h=744)
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/f-ducati-supersport-600-specia_3.jpg?w=917)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 11, 2012, 10:25:37 AM
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/dsc00178.jpg?w=917)
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/dsc00181.jpg?w=917)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on August 11, 2012, 01:07:11 PM
(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/ff6eedeb.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Nero-92 on August 11, 2012, 01:21:56 PM
Quote from: Moto Motivo on August 11, 2012, 01:07:11 PM
(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/ff6eedeb.jpg)
Nice more pics please
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 12, 2012, 07:39:22 AM
 [thumbsup] Love it!
Is that the Union tail or the one from Airtech?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on August 12, 2012, 02:30:36 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on August 12, 2012, 07:39:22 AM
[thumbsup] Love it!
Is that the Union tail or the one from Airtech?
The tail is from my mold.

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/Untitled.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on August 12, 2012, 04:09:29 PM
Quote from: Moto Motivo on August 12, 2012, 02:30:36 PM
The tail is from my mold.

We should talk about a nice fitting, more streamlined tail section for a Sport1000. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 12, 2012, 06:45:40 PM
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/cimg1826.jpg?w=627&h=470)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on August 12, 2012, 07:53:06 PM
cool looking SS....never seen a white & silver color scheme [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on August 13, 2012, 08:08:03 AM
What a beaut! 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 13, 2012, 09:15:08 AM
Quote from: 118811 on August 12, 2012, 07:53:06 PM
cool looking SS....never seen a white & silver color scheme [thumbsup]

Those are race fairings.  Notice no headlight, signals or mirrors. The white is for the number.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on August 13, 2012, 11:36:46 AM
Nicer than a Hayabusa.   :-\

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Internationally-Featured-World-Class-2003-Ducati-749-Show-Bike-/180951008697?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item2a218545b9#ht_601wt_701 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Internationally-Featured-World-Class-2003-Ducati-749-Show-Bike-/180951008697?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item2a218545b9#ht_601wt_701)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 13, 2012, 11:53:50 AM
Quote from: Ducatamount on August 13, 2012, 11:36:46 AM
Nicer than a Hayabusa.   :-\

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Internationally-Featured-World-Class-2003-Ducati-749-Show-Bike-/180951008697?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item2a218545b9#ht_601wt_701 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Internationally-Featured-World-Class-2003-Ducati-749-Show-Bike-/180951008697?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item2a218545b9#ht_601wt_701)

[puke] [puke]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: thought on August 13, 2012, 01:40:38 PM
Quote from: Travman on August 12, 2012, 06:45:40 PM
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/cimg1826.jpg?w=627&h=470)

This is why I hate how wsbk is making all the bikes put on headlight decals next year.  I've always felt that track fairings tend to make the bike look better without the lights cluttering up the front.

Though I guess the pani lucked out a bit with the ruling since the headlights are so minimal on it... but every other bike on the grid is going to look a lot worse.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 13, 2012, 06:46:34 PM
Quote from: Moto Motivo on August 12, 2012, 02:30:36 PM
The tail is from my mold.

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/Untitled.jpg)

Very nice man! Great work again
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: flanman on August 13, 2012, 06:52:08 PM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8432/7761039320_f36a01551b.jpg)
Not too much info on it. A search of Daniel Simon Photography Ducati comes up with a few more. Very cool single piece bodywork  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 14, 2012, 12:59:14 PM
Quote from: flanman on August 13, 2012, 06:52:08 PM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8432/7761039320_f36a01551b.jpg)
Not too much info on it. A search of Daniel Simon Photography Ducati comes up with a few more. Very cool single piece bodywork  [thumbsup]

interesting that he put a stock pair of s2r cans on it...  nice
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on August 18, 2012, 06:30:06 AM
These are from Motorcycle Monday's at 5-Star Bar in Chicago- Italian Night

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8427/7733972652_6de6cb25ca.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/7733972652/)
IMG_5990 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/7733972652/#) by ricknieto (http://www.flickr.com/people/65036619@N04/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8286/7733975196_5640c7f204.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/7733975196/)
IMG_5989 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/7733975196/#) by ricknieto (http://www.flickr.com/people/65036619@N04/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7133/7733989224_4599f8b68c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/7733989224/)
IMG_5976 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/7733989224/#) by ricknieto (http://www.flickr.com/people/65036619@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 26, 2012, 07:17:00 AM
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-en8J5sXDApU/TuBD0Z1c3DI/AAAAAAAAUdY/T8LT9IVwW_w/s640/RIH08-0112.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 26, 2012, 09:45:07 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/9cf26d5337cf6181971163e2298232f0.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/0b4b2ef7cfdeec4262e48f09f6f9dd6e.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on August 26, 2012, 08:00:56 PM
Quote from: Travman on August 26, 2012, 07:17:00 AM
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-en8J5sXDApU/TuBD0Z1c3DI/AAAAAAAAUdY/T8LT9IVwW_w/s640/RIH08-0112.jpg)
Nice bike, shame about the headlight  :-\.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 27, 2012, 09:31:04 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on August 26, 2012, 08:00:56 PM
Nice bike, shame about the headlight  :-\.
At least it doesn't have the orange strip on the front fairing.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 27, 2012, 03:55:33 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on August 26, 2012, 09:45:07 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/9cf26d5337cf6181971163e2298232f0.jpg)

I've never seen (or maybe noticed) a Guzzi twin like that, very Ducatiesqe
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on August 28, 2012, 03:58:22 AM
This was sent to me by a friend who happens to be friends with the photographer.

http://coreylevenson.zenfolio.com/p378305251 (http://coreylevenson.zenfolio.com/p378305251)

I'll let those with interest click the link.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on August 28, 2012, 12:27:20 PM
(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/270911Mondial%20(5).JPG)

(http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/2011_0910sfc0006.JPG)

Both for sale, if anyone's feeling ambitious, http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/Stock%20List%20.htm (http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/Stock%20List%20.htm)
One for the street, one for the track.
[beer]

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 29, 2012, 06:03:12 AM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/15443281-87FE-4606-A268-496B553FACBF-6018-00000AE803E9FE6E.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 29, 2012, 08:26:08 AM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/BCB4B55A-AEBA-4E66-96B9-5807F7FEE0FE-6018-00000AE7FC83314D.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Grampa on August 29, 2012, 03:48:17 PM
(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/529692_10150712600257950_1585342114_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 29, 2012, 04:13:18 PM
 [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 30, 2012, 04:12:27 PM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/04ABD5AF-BDBE-4B9B-97D9-156E78E0E28B-6018-00000AE7FB9B0274.jpg?t=1346244835)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 30, 2012, 04:16:39 PM
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9l4umuYpV1r4xls2o1_r2_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 31, 2012, 06:28:52 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on August 28, 2012, 03:58:22 AM
This was sent to me by a friend who happens to be friends with the photographer.

http://coreylevenson.zenfolio.com/p378305251 (http://coreylevenson.zenfolio.com/p378305251)

I'll let those with interest click the link.
Thanks for sharing that.

(http://farm1.staticflickr.com/147/403070210_f141e58a69_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 31, 2012, 06:31:00 PM
(http://farm1.staticflickr.com/49/150768243_2a49243937_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3180/2633317546_ea421a0531_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 31, 2012, 06:48:58 PM
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bMHVd5tX9rU/TWlIBFdbwMI/AAAAAAAASAk/qzdDSCiosvo/s1600/DUCATI+pantah+racer.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 31, 2012, 07:00:24 PM
Best looking Allazurra I've seen  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 31, 2012, 08:43:22 PM
Not an Alazzurra.   Footpegs and exhaust hangers  are old style p500.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on September 01, 2012, 06:24:46 AM
(http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/lakers-reaction-kobe.gif)

Damn it, you're right, good eye
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 01, 2012, 06:41:44 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on September 01, 2012, 06:24:46 AM
Damn it, you're right, good eye

Yeah, well.. I have a few laying around of both...   :-[

Pantah SL and XL models had the hoop weld to the frame for the exhaust and rear pegs.  Pantah TL and Alazzurra (same frame) had two 12mm bolts on the frame to which the rear and front pegs and exhaust hung from.  

project:
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/00_main/0507c86b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on September 01, 2012, 11:32:13 AM
Gotcha, I've seen a few Alazzurra cafe builds so I may just have had that in my head, the Pantah was probably the more popular model.  Can you pick these (Alazzurra or Pantah) up pretty cheap?  They look like such a great starting point.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 01, 2012, 12:05:55 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on September 01, 2012, 11:32:13 AM
Gotcha, I've seen a few Alazzurra cafe builds so I may just have had that in my head, the Pantah was probably the more popular model.  Can you pick these (Alazzurra or Pantah) up pretty cheap?  They look like such a great starting point.

You can find running, good shape Allys for around 2000-2500.. They always start around 3000-4000, but never sell that high.  The most expensive one I've seen sold was 4200 2 years ago and it was a balls-out custom job:  (well, for an Alazzurra)

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/alazzurra-custom/4697f1bf.jpg)

You can find basket cases now and then for around 1000-2000 but they get bought up quickly for parting out.  :-/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on September 04, 2012, 11:28:56 AM
What's this, you ask?
A CAD model of a 1972 MV Agusta GP500 triple.
Why on earth do that, you ask?
So you can make some replicas.
[beer]

More here:
http://www.cycleworld.com/2012/08/14/mv-agusta-3-it-is-what-it-was/ (http://www.cycleworld.com/2012/08/14/mv-agusta-3-it-is-what-it-was/)

(http://www.cycleworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2.jpg)

(http://www.cycleworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/5.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on September 04, 2012, 02:53:15 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/f0404f39bec70f3027d041bc58d617ea.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/801072ee4908a0ae55e9b53dba636f5f.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/5502e2185e213c0a4f515adb212d8de5.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 05, 2012, 07:01:57 PM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/AFA6DB43-B531-41C9-83D4-3B7D40A49E58-6018-00000AE7FA3EBA23.jpg?t=1346244835)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/8A840BD2-1FFB-4F3A-A569-C522653BE166-6018-00000AE7F712915F.jpg?t=1346244834)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/0C24F149-9B37-4DA1-940F-6179D79958DD-6018-00000AE7EFDD81C1.jpg?t=1346244829)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/17ECC7F9-EE44-4005-96FD-837B9BA2223F-6018-00000AE7E8603EC7.jpg?t=1346244827)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/83F66C7C-6D4D-4F1E-B3AC-ADBD1D4F20AF-6018-00000AE7BC4C402E.jpg?t=1346244794)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on September 05, 2012, 07:34:00 PM
Love those Gear Gazers  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on September 06, 2012, 09:19:26 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on September 04, 2012, 11:28:56 AM

(http://www.cycleworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/5.jpg)



Just read an article about this bike in motorcycle classics. Not sure it is worth close to 200K but sexxy in so many ways:

http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-italian-motorcycles/mv-agusta-500-3-zmcz12sozbea.aspx (http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-italian-motorcycles/mv-agusta-500-3-zmcz12sozbea.aspx)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: mickyvee on September 06, 2012, 02:09:27 PM
 [thumbsup] I'd pay 200k just to listen to it!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on September 06, 2012, 05:27:08 PM
Quote from: mickyvee on September 06, 2012, 02:09:27 PM
[thumbsup] I'd pay 200k just to listen to it!

Giacomo Agostini firing up the MV Agusta (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FGJTBBwQuw&feature=youtube_gdata_player#)


Giacomo Agostini on MV Agusta TT 2007 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubQJIKjiyz8&feature=youtube_gdata_player#)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 06, 2012, 06:19:30 PM
Quote from: mickyvee on September 06, 2012, 02:09:27 PM
[thumbsup] I'd pay 200k just to listen to it!
Quote from: kopfjäger on September 06, 2012, 05:27:08 PM
Giacomo Agostini firing up the MV Agusta (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FGJTBBwQuw&feature=youtube_gdata_player#)


Giacomo Agostini on MV Agusta TT 2007 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubQJIKjiyz8&feature=youtube_gdata_player#)

Pay up.  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on September 07, 2012, 03:41:33 PM
Most. Epic. Dustbin. Ever.
[beer]

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8442/7952038368_fd58494578_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79721557@N02/7952038368/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 07, 2012, 04:40:10 PM
Whoa.  [clap]  I see Dave Roper's leathers in the background.  That fairing actually makes the BSA Rocket 3 mufflers look good.  I love the cooling slots that lead to the cylinders.  Love the bubbles for the handlebars.  Love how the windshield looks looks like it belongs on a fighter jet.  
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on September 08, 2012, 04:03:36 AM
Quote from: Travman on September 07, 2012, 04:40:10 PM
Whoa.  [clap]  I love the cooling slots that lead to the cylinders.
This. 

Quote from: Travman on September 07, 2012, 04:40:10 PMLove the bubbles for the handlebars.
This.  

Quote from: Travman on September 07, 2012, 04:40:10 PMLove how the windshield looks looks like it belongs on a fighter jet.
And this.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 08, 2012, 06:32:08 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/ducati-pantah.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/ducati-pantah-2.jpg)
http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-pantah#more-14363 (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-pantah#more-14363)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 08, 2012, 06:46:11 PM
Quote from: Travman on September 08, 2012, 06:32:08 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/ducati-pantah.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/ducati-pantah-2.jpg)

Nice battery.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on September 08, 2012, 06:49:09 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on September 08, 2012, 06:46:11 PM
Nice battery.

;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on September 08, 2012, 07:08:17 PM
Quote from: Travman on September 08, 2012, 06:32:08 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/ducati-pantah.jpg)


[evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 08, 2012, 07:10:35 PM
Don't get me wrong, the bike is sexy as hell and the colors are outstanding

Unless he did major surgery under the tank, there is no room there.  Pantahs have a big ass plate with the ignition components there.  The battery usually sites behind the veritcal cylinder on a plate, where that pipe is running.  I've wanted to do an undertail exhaust setup on a pantah for years and that battery relo is the killer. 

Maybe with a Shorai somewhere.  I could see that, I guess.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on September 08, 2012, 07:15:30 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on September 08, 2012, 07:10:35 PM
Maybe with a Shorai somewhere.  I could see that, I guess.

Ya think?  :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 09, 2012, 11:13:35 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on September 08, 2012, 07:15:30 PM
Ya think?  :D

It's just...  there is no wiring.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on September 09, 2012, 11:24:24 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on September 09, 2012, 11:13:35 AM
It's just...  there is no wiring.
If i read it right, this was a showbike that he wanted for the Ducati stand?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 09, 2012, 01:21:40 PM
Quote from: Raux on September 09, 2012, 11:24:24 AM
If i read it right, this was a showbike that he wanted for the Ducati stand?

He says it has run... I'd just like to see what it looks like with all the runnng parts on it.

(Like the starter wires)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: dark_duc on September 09, 2012, 02:28:13 PM
Had this beautiful Agusta Senna join us on a ride today  [drool]

(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r212/moore_clan/20120909_102336.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on September 09, 2012, 03:00:45 PM
Quote from: dark_duc on September 09, 2012, 02:28:13 PM
Had this beautiful Agusta Senna join us on a ride today  [drool]

(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r212/moore_clan/20120909_102336.jpg)


MV Agusta's are about the most beautiful bikes made....... [thumbsup] [popcorn]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lazylightnin717 on September 09, 2012, 07:01:56 PM
One of the local DOC guys has one.

I've been on it  ;D

It is much heavier than you would think but it handles better than anything I've ever been on.

....and the sound  [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 13, 2012, 11:25:36 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ogs5XectCIA/UFDZnfalC9I/AAAAAAAAiBs/MsHYpZQb-Sk/s640/P1040997+copia.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s1Egth0S8WE/UFDZlu9FqeI/AAAAAAAAiBk/pZDtwdkp7eE/s640/P1040993+copia.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q9igW9flAi8/UFDZjgs3wWI/AAAAAAAAiBc/hRfziTY9yUg/s640/P1040990+copia.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I4MAbbrVEaE/UFDZhw7c1kI/AAAAAAAAiBU/uR9-yUX8DGs/s640/P1040980+copia.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--_uIPXlSIcc/UFDZfu4vk2I/AAAAAAAAiBM/YO8zH3Yk1Mk/s640/P1040978+copia.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on September 13, 2012, 12:42:37 PM
Quote from: Travman on September 13, 2012, 11:25:36 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ogs5XectCIA/UFDZnfalC9I/AAAAAAAAiBs/MsHYpZQb-Sk/s640/P1040997+copia.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s1Egth0S8WE/UFDZlu9FqeI/AAAAAAAAiBk/pZDtwdkp7eE/s640/P1040993+copia.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q9igW9flAi8/UFDZjgs3wWI/AAAAAAAAiBc/hRfziTY9yUg/s640/P1040990+copia.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I4MAbbrVEaE/UFDZhw7c1kI/AAAAAAAAiBU/uR9-yUX8DGs/s640/P1040980+copia.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--_uIPXlSIcc/UFDZfu4vk2I/AAAAAAAAiBM/YO8zH3Yk1Mk/s640/P1040978+copia.jpg)

This is the bike I should be riding here in Honolulu.......
light commuting, coffee runs in the am.
Would be perfect [wine]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 21, 2012, 05:45:36 AM
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/imgp92781.jpg?w=941&h=629)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on September 21, 2012, 06:03:24 AM
Quote from: Travman on September 21, 2012, 05:45:36 AM
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/imgp92781.jpg?w=941&h=629)
That...

is pretty cool.

I am a bit unclear as to how it actually steers though.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on September 21, 2012, 07:07:28 AM
you have to "will" it the direction you want to go.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on September 21, 2012, 07:11:06 AM
Quote from: junior varsity on September 21, 2012, 07:07:28 AM
you have to "will" it the direction you want to go.
So the linkage rods with the heim joints connected to the triple...

are for effect. ;)

[I probably should have used some sort of 'sarcasm' emoticon when I said unsure.]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jaxduc on September 21, 2012, 12:31:24 PM
I wonder what it feels like to ride one of those... you know... steering it and all.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on September 21, 2012, 12:53:49 PM
don't think you would ever have a "tank slapper" on it...... [coffee]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on September 21, 2012, 01:30:07 PM
Quote from: Travman on September 21, 2012, 05:45:36 AM
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/imgp92781.jpg?w=941&h=629)

That's

Just

Naughty

[evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Nero-92 on September 21, 2012, 04:57:52 PM
If memory serves me correctly there was a mad new zealander how use to come up for TT every year on a home built machine back in the late 90's early naught's and I never worked out how you steered the thing then and still don't but it must work cause he got it round the Isle of man many times.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 21, 2012, 06:04:42 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9uBJYT1xy5k/UFoYMngLfWI/AAAAAAAApuo/4W0_gInQc9k/s640/%2524%2528KGrHqVHJCcE%252BNLtbF64BQEq%252BqlIGg%257E%257E60_3.JPG)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--dnJp-yxpB4/UFoYJ602qbI/AAAAAAAApt4/Bxb25cDGmWI/s640/%2524T2eC16dHJI%2521E9qSO9w3VBQEq8hGcc%2521%257E%257E60_3.JPG)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u9WhlyADQMA/UFoYKaCoYdI/AAAAAAAApuE/4HqEbNjCZqA/s640/%2524T2eC16NHJG%2521E9nm3o%2529QWBQEq-NJyCQ%257E%257E60_3.JPG)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A2FfXwoosBs/UFoYLM0RppI/AAAAAAAApuQ/8zM02y3rioI/s640/%2524%2528KGrHqZHJBIE%252BLOWPI%2521-BQEq9Rk2qQ%257E%257E60_3.JPG)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9JIHYz061HA/UFoYNQgAWbI/AAAAAAAApu0/dUKtf4uHaQc/s640/%2524T2eC16NHJHQE9nzE%2529jzoBQEq92TYL%2521%257E%257E60_3.JPG)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tP3YOjlAcIY/UFoYN6tORFI/AAAAAAAApvA/92fvlxsHggs/s640/%2524T2eC16ZHJGQE9noMbZY2BQEq8468S%2521%257E%257E60_3.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 21, 2012, 06:10:21 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_n8FGgQvAA4/Tfpu8QatRoI/AAAAAAAAUPI/aQaVbaU1tKg/s1600/207194_207065245984548_100000432234817_711913_2373166_n.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7M5XuQRQtLw/Tfpu19AcH0I/AAAAAAAAUOg/3rBA1lKET_w/s1600/207349_207065172651222_100000432234817_711907_3601040_n.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aOkEPCGv878/Tfpu-lL9WMI/AAAAAAAAUPY/pYi9iuoD-n8/s1600/216810_207065065984566_100000432234817_711899_5634044_n.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kElTLjWVjgA/Tfpu9mv5yUI/AAAAAAAAUPQ/i5FhRArtnoc/s1600/207825_207065219317884_100000432234817_711911_6484648_n.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MUmhQuQEXRg/Tfpu4oAB31I/AAAAAAAAUOw/YlZGoiNumTw/s1600/207986_207065112651228_100000432234817_711903_3114051_n.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aNAPjybh5DY/Tfpu5aibc3I/AAAAAAAAUO0/vHf9CvlI2uA/s1600/207100_207065095984563_100000432234817_711901_6461782_n.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5U8aiWYgSXY/Tfpu_5my5oI/AAAAAAAAUPg/W0tgHWDWtsk/s1600/215270_207065182651221_100000432234817_711908_4657196_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 21, 2012, 07:25:48 PM
Quote from: Travman on September 21, 2012, 05:45:36 AM
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/imgp92781.jpg?w=941&h=629)

???

how does it turn??
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on September 21, 2012, 10:25:33 PM
maybe a variation of this...

http://www.isrbrakes.se/products/ns2/ (http://www.isrbrakes.se/products/ns2/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on September 22, 2012, 05:40:48 AM
Quote from: stopintime on September 21, 2012, 10:25:33 PM
maybe a variation of this...

http://www.isrbrakes.se/products/ns2/ (http://www.isrbrakes.se/products/ns2/)
Maybe...

doesn't appear that there's enough room for all that in there. :-\
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on September 22, 2012, 11:44:17 AM
Quote from: stopintime on September 21, 2012, 10:25:33 PM
maybe a variation of this...

http://www.isrbrakes.se/products/ns2/ (http://www.isrbrakes.se/products/ns2/)

Yes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hub-center_steering (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hub-center_steering)

http://www.tonyfoale.com/Articles/Steer/STEER.htm (http://www.tonyfoale.com/Articles/Steer/STEER.htm)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Nero-92 on September 22, 2012, 04:12:40 PM
Just remembered the name of the racer at the tt is was a guy named Britton
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on September 22, 2012, 05:19:20 PM
Quote from: Nero-92 on September 22, 2012, 04:12:40 PM
Just remembered the name of the racer at the tt is was a guy named Britton

You mean John Britten?

His bike had a Hossack style front end.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Nero-92 on September 23, 2012, 04:06:15 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on September 22, 2012, 05:19:20 PM
You mean John Britten?

His bike had a Hossack style front end.
Yes and yes I got it wrong but it was a strange front end anyway.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Nero-92 on September 23, 2012, 04:20:35 PM
It's not Italian but he was a genius motorcycle builder away ahead of his time John Brittens v twin quad cam race bike.

(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j350/Nero-92/1991_Britten_zpsc5f706f2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on September 23, 2012, 04:33:33 PM
Quote from: Nero-92 on September 23, 2012, 04:20:35 PM
It's not Italian but he was a genius motorcycle builder away ahead of his time John Brittens v twin quad cam race bike.

(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j350/Nero-92/1991_Britten_zpsc5f706f2.jpg)
...and so very cool... [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Nero-92 on September 24, 2012, 01:31:24 AM
A wee bit rock & roll but I think I like it.

(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j350/Nero-92/flat4_zps0c146cf2.jpg)

(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j350/Nero-92/duc-motfoto1_zps49baa92b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 24, 2012, 06:27:56 AM
Quote from: Nero-92 on September 24, 2012, 01:31:24 AM
A wee bit rock & roll but I think I like it.

(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j350/Nero-92/flat4_zps0c146cf2.jpg)

I like it a lot.  Not conventionally pretty, but cute in the right places and very solid and looks like it wants to be ridden.  Albeit not for long... :-)

##edit

Is that an S*R type udder??
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Nero-92 on September 24, 2012, 08:51:15 AM
Have to agree ducatiz wouldn't want to ride it any great distance but you would ice cool for the short while you were on it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 24, 2012, 05:08:18 PM
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/big_eem_morini_02.jpg?w=627&h=417)
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/big_eem_morini_06.jpg?w=627&h=417)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on September 25, 2012, 05:46:43 AM
Tail is shorter than I expected.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 25, 2012, 06:14:43 AM
Quote from: Travman on September 24, 2012, 05:08:18 PM
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/big_eem_morini_02.jpg?w=627&h=417)


I either love it or meh. 

Serious swamp ass.  I mean royally swamp ass.

The seat makes me a bit nervous as it rolls right into the tank.  Wax that tank too much and high the brakes too hard and you're sitting on the bars.

Overall it's a great take, I think.  I'd like the seat sloped into the tank more, that's about it.  Maybe the bump higher. 

I love a 3 1/2 despite the crazy power:weight ratio.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on September 25, 2012, 06:30:03 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on September 25, 2012, 06:14:43 AMI love a 3 1/2 despite the crazy power:weight ratio.
+ 11ty billion  [thumbsup]

One of the most fun bikes I ever owned.... sold for a song too  :'( [bang]

Silly youthful me.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 25, 2012, 07:01:10 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on September 25, 2012, 06:30:03 AM
+ 11ty billion  [thumbsup]

One of the most fun bikes I ever owned.... sold for a song too  :'( [bang]

Silly youthful me.

I see them in Italy selling around â,¬1000 for a well used running one, 75-79 models.. The Sport models for a little more â,¬250 to 500 depending on condition

Saw a perfect perfect cherry Sport for â,¬2000 at a swap meet and I still kick myself for not buying it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: supertjeduc on September 30, 2012, 05:26:56 AM
http://youtu.be/sHm4nT8KYew (http://youtu.be/sHm4nT8KYew)

Cool bike ,yesterday at the races
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: TitanMonsterS4R on October 02, 2012, 11:26:54 AM
Like....
(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy51/wbamiduro/Inspiring%20Bikes/Ducati_S2R_CafeRacer_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on October 03, 2012, 12:38:06 PM
I like that frame, almost looks anodized.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on October 03, 2012, 01:13:51 PM
Quote from: JohnEE on October 03, 2012, 12:38:06 PM
I like that frame, almost looks anodized.  [thumbsup]

bet that's a photoshop or HDR photo or something to give that effect
I'd hold judgement until I saw more photos with natural lighting

ok. found it "House of Kolor Kosmic Chrome Burgundy"

so it's a metallic Burgandy
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Nero-92 on October 03, 2012, 04:52:24 PM
Ah no
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 14, 2012, 06:42:18 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WfZEp5ai2m4/UHpObCtatvI/AAAAAAAArF8/PLYcItA9VGc/s1600/IMG_1706.JPG)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MK_z5V79nOw/UHpOcMSy6gI/AAAAAAAArGI/yZTQeQQL9ZA/s1600/IMG_1705.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 15, 2012, 05:27:32 AM
MV Agusta's Black Pig
(http://www.philaphoto.com/imageLibrary/albums/UPLOADS/MV600/PA-NZ_MV600GT-014_12.jpg)

Note the mechanical disk brakes.
(http://www.philaphoto.com/imageLibrary/albums/UPLOADS/MV600/PA-NZ_MV600GT-012_10.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on October 15, 2012, 08:46:42 AM
I thought it was impossible to not find a MV sexxy. I was wrong.

Are those brakes Campignola?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on October 15, 2012, 09:12:14 AM
Those brakes are the scariest thing I've seen in quite a while.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 15, 2012, 09:39:01 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on October 15, 2012, 09:12:14 AM
Those brakes are the scariest thing I've seen in quite a while.

Yeah, tell me about it.  frickin bicycle brakes but then again, they probably relied on the rear more...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Düb Lüv on October 16, 2012, 06:47:15 PM
Quote from: Nero-92 on September 24, 2012, 01:31:24 AM
A wee bit rock & roll but I think I like it.

(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j350/Nero-92/flat4_zps0c146cf2.jpg)

(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j350/Nero-92/duc-motfoto1_zps49baa92b.jpg)

that's on ebay
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on October 16, 2012, 07:31:43 PM
Flat Red.....kinda cool

Not crazy about seat & exhaust
Love that tank though  [drool]

eBay?
Couldn't find it ?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Düb Lüv on October 17, 2012, 04:18:49 AM
They ended it early. After comparing there a few things that are slightly different between the two.

Item # 160900621042
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 27, 2012, 06:56:46 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uoJXWrtJv24/UIvoa-CdjUI/AAAAAAAAr5k/ETmw5RT5Fys/s1600/8056420368_979b276649_k.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 27, 2012, 07:12:17 PM
Quote from: Travman on October 27, 2012, 06:56:46 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uoJXWrtJv24/UIvoa-CdjUI/AAAAAAAAr5k/ETmw5RT5Fys/s1600/8056420368_979b276649_k.jpg)

that's about the best thing you can do with an XL
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on October 27, 2012, 09:52:27 PM
new desktop wallpaper!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Nero-92 on October 28, 2012, 05:22:08 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on October 27, 2012, 07:12:17 PM
that's about the best thing you can do with an XL
I want that number plate it will keep more of the crud of my back
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howley on October 29, 2012, 03:33:47 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on October 27, 2012, 07:12:17 PM
that's about the best thing you can do with an XL

What is/was that??
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on October 29, 2012, 05:00:50 AM
Pantah
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 29, 2012, 09:36:36 AM
Quote from: Howley on October 29, 2012, 03:33:47 AM
What is/was that??

Pantah 350XL
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howley on October 30, 2012, 05:23:26 AM
Any idea what kind of header wrap that is?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 12, 2012, 05:26:41 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bTU1zyDlXQo/UJkfyZKzjaI/AAAAAAAAsuw/Eaci4z3_GLI/s1600/guzzi+v7-001.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NrzRc_KVRU0/UJkf2eY0Y0I/AAAAAAAAsu4/KXOVdK1fPUE/s1600/guzzi+v7.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on November 13, 2012, 01:07:34 AM
^^  My very favourite colour too  [drool]

WANT.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on November 13, 2012, 02:34:56 AM
i tell people they're slow, and they say "oh yeah, well i expect that blah blah blah" and then they ride one and say "oh my god, how can it be that slow".  they're quite breathtakingly slow.

cute, but slow.

i have seen one with mufflers and pc3 make around 45hp.  really, that slow.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on November 13, 2012, 03:38:54 AM
^  Much like the Thruxton/Bonnie.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on November 13, 2012, 05:18:04 PM
Quote from: brad black on November 13, 2012, 02:34:56 AM
i tell people they're slow, and they say "oh yeah, well i expect that blah blah blah" and then they ride one and say "oh my god, how can it be that slow".  they're quite breathtakingly slow.

cute, but slow.

Huh??  Oh the Moto Guzzi.   Hadnt noticed it  [evil].
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on November 13, 2012, 10:07:07 PM
Quote from: brad black on November 13, 2012, 02:34:56 AM
i tell people they're slow, and they say "oh yeah, well i expect that blah blah blah" and then they ride one and say "oh my god, how can it be that slow".  they're quite breathtakingly slow.

cute, but slow.

i have seen one with mufflers and pc3 make around 45hp.  really, that slow.

I never, ever understood the fascination or attraction to Guzzi's, or Laverda's for that matter.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 13, 2012, 10:29:34 PM
Quote from: MacDuck on November 13, 2012, 10:07:07 PM
I never, ever understood the fascination or attraction to Guzzi's, or Laverda's for that matter.

Good!  More for me!

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 13, 2012, 10:34:15 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on November 13, 2012, 05:18:04 PM
Huh??  Oh the Moto Guzzi.   Hadnt noticed it  [evil].

:D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 14, 2012, 08:29:35 AM
Drool Droool DROOOL

lookit that swingarm!   [drool]

(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2013-Bimota-DBx-03-635x421.jpg)

(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2013-Bimota-DBx-02-635x421.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on November 14, 2012, 08:58:57 AM
Quote from: Travman on November 12, 2012, 05:26:41 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bTU1zyDlXQo/UJkfyZKzjaI/AAAAAAAAsuw/Eaci4z3_GLI/s1600/guzzi+v7-001.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NrzRc_KVRU0/UJkf2eY0Y0I/AAAAAAAAsu4/KXOVdK1fPUE/s1600/guzzi+v7.jpg)

I wanted it BEFORE they added a red head. now I want it MORE.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on November 14, 2012, 10:07:34 AM
Why can't that bike have an engine from a Griso?

(where are that redhead's feet?)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 14, 2012, 12:40:27 PM
Quote from: stopintime on November 14, 2012, 10:07:34 AM
Why can't that bike have an engine from a Griso?

(where are that redhead's feet?)
Their 1200 cc engine wouldn't fit in that little frame.  Rumor has it that the next bike from Moto Guzzi will be the V12; a retro styled bike with the look of the V7 Classic with the larger engine.

(I think the redhead's feet must resting on the opposite side footpeg.)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on November 14, 2012, 01:03:20 PM
Kickstand is toward the camera, she's on the other side.
It'd tip over if she were completely sitting on the bike.

She's petite, but not *that* petite.

They photoshopped her feet off.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on November 14, 2012, 03:19:15 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on November 14, 2012, 08:29:35 AM
Drool Droool DROOOL

lookit that swingarm!   [drool]

(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2013-Bimota-DBx-03-635x421.jpg)

(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2013-Bimota-DBx-02-635x421.jpg)
OK.  You can keep the V7 Guzzi racer AND the redhead.   I want THIS.

Is it.... real?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on November 14, 2012, 03:25:56 PM
A real concept, yes  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on November 14, 2012, 03:46:14 PM
A slight tweak from last year's DB10:

(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Bimota-DB10-Bimotard-EICMA-103-635x476.jpg)

Reportedly ~21k Euro.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on November 15, 2012, 10:13:39 PM
The 2012 DB10 goes for about AUD 39k here
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on November 16, 2012, 01:57:33 AM
Quote from: brimo on November 15, 2012, 10:13:39 PM
The 2012 DB10 goes for about AUD 39k here
:o  :'(

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 20, 2012, 05:51:04 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AX9-ggNNL5E/UKKPfiLrGgI/AAAAAAAAtbI/_BED6T_25bk/s640/7413384398_88ed3f1dd6_h.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AHIdphDUYWE/UKKPggy5o0I/AAAAAAAAtbU/qSkDZZSCI9M/s640/7400210428_e53811be9e_h.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xf-Cz-eghZ8/UKKPizLg4yI/AAAAAAAAtbs/oESIc9-bZ4k/s640/7384852068_61a521362f_h.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XwkP4gkwej8/UKKPkv7vORI/AAAAAAAAtb4/2xsSyGF_bNM/s640/7386089824_2649f638b0_h.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ABpyS7hmrl4/UKKPmkIE3MI/AAAAAAAAtcQ/rsTUBYutg0g/s640/7188722369_09eb0dbb55_h.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JOD6p6SJ2Eo/UKKPniansAI/AAAAAAAAtcc/K9nIePukdDU/s640/7420952342_39339fe723_h.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-83uXZRrhNCc/UKKPoc-qEPI/AAAAAAAAtco/k0zaGy8W_Uk/s640/7420053722_b1a93b2495_h.jpg)
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5350/7419344950_1f26e365c3_b.jpg)

This guy is pretty good.  I like his concept of using a trellis frame for a Guzzi.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8168/7302062186_1d7f46cdcb_b.jpg)

Here are a few more of his concepts if you are interested.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/78411046@N06/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/78411046@N06/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on November 21, 2012, 07:49:28 AM
Nice ones! But, does it really need an oil cooler on the side?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jaxduc on November 21, 2012, 12:46:53 PM
all of that and you noticed the oil cooler????
[roll]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on November 21, 2012, 01:46:01 PM
Quote from: jaxduc on November 21, 2012, 12:46:53 PM
all of that and you noticed the oil cooler????
[roll]

Me too :-*

If it were mine I would try to locate it between the 2 header pipes, behind the forks.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 29, 2012, 11:47:44 AM
Latest from Kaffe-Machine

(http://www.kaffee-maschine.net/html/en/images/maschinen/maschine7/maschine7_2xl.jpg)
(http://www.kaffee-maschine.net/html/en/images/maschinen/maschine7/maschine7_1xl.jpg)
(http://www.kaffee-maschine.net/html/en/images/maschinen/maschine7/maschine7_3xl.jpg)
(http://www.kaffee-maschine.net/html/en/images/maschinen/maschine7/maschine7_4xl.jpg)
(http://www.kaffee-maschine.net/html/en/images/maschinen/maschine7/maschine7_6xl.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on November 30, 2012, 12:53:57 AM
Quote from: Travman on November 29, 2012, 11:47:44 AM
Latest from Kaffe-Machine

(http://www.kaffee-maschine.net/html/en/images/maschinen/maschine7/maschine7_4xl.jpg)
Love this  [thumbsup].


Quote from: Speeddog on November 14, 2012, 03:46:14 PM
A slight tweak from last year's DB10:

(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Bimota-DB10-Bimotard-EICMA-103-635x476.jpg)

Reportedly ~21k Euro.
Sat on this at the Melbourne Motorcycle Expo.... and @ $39,000 thats as close as I'll get.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 30, 2012, 06:10:26 AM
I love how he hides the battery on his bikes....  [roll]

Quote from: Travman on November 29, 2012, 11:47:44 AM
Latest from Kaffe-Machine

(http://www.kaffee-maschine.net/html/en/images/maschinen/maschine7/maschine7_2xl.jpg)
(http://www.kaffee-maschine.net/html/en/images/maschinen/maschine7/maschine7_1xl.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on November 30, 2012, 08:34:45 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on November 30, 2012, 06:10:26 AM
I love how he hides the battery on his bikes....  [roll]


It's not hidden, I can see it right over there, on the bench.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 30, 2012, 09:03:38 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on November 30, 2012, 08:34:45 AM
It's not hidden, I can see it right over there, on the bench.

lol.. the good thing about the positioning of the guzzi intakes is a short hose to your butt for "turbo mode"
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Stabel1 on December 02, 2012, 11:25:42 AM
A Marcus Walz (German customizer) bike for a 75 year anniversary of a bike parts company. It is build upon a sport classic. IMO one of the best builds concerning the sport classic. Love the fuel tank (no plastic) and the rear.

(http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-aRytYqPGomg/ULupRMFcLbI/AAAAAAAACFQ/nN9wphxS5kE/s640/703652_539386099424782_1594190635_o.jpg)

Klaus
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on December 02, 2012, 11:58:01 AM
Quote from: Stabel1 on December 02, 2012, 11:25:42 AM
(http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-aRytYqPGomg/ULupRMFcLbI/AAAAAAAACFQ/nN9wphxS5kE/s640/703652_539386099424782_1594190635_o.jpg)

That's bad ass!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on December 02, 2012, 12:50:04 PM
Are there any pics after the photog paid his electric bill?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 02, 2012, 03:10:04 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on December 02, 2012, 12:50:04 PM
Are there any pics after the photog paid his electric bill?

+1
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on December 02, 2012, 03:31:10 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on December 02, 2012, 12:50:04 PM
Are there any pics after the photog paid his electric bill?

[thumbsup] [clap]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: TooClose Racing on December 02, 2012, 05:52:00 PM
OMG - I just started looking at this thread.  I was lost...but now....I...need another glass of Vino.  Could go past my bedtime.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on December 02, 2012, 09:39:33 PM
Quote from: Stabel1 on December 02, 2012, 11:25:42 AM
A Marcus Walz (German customizer) bike for a 75 year anniversary of a bike parts company. It is build upon a sport classic. IMO one of the best builds concerning the sport classic. Love the fuel tank (no plastic) and the rear.

(http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-aRytYqPGomg/ULupRMFcLbI/AAAAAAAACFQ/nN9wphxS5kE/s640/703652_539386099424782_1594190635_o.jpg)

Klaus

That's the Louis bike. I voted on parts of that design.
He basically put up three options for three major sections and let Louis customers vote on the direction.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on December 03, 2012, 04:50:34 PM
Hopefully, not a derby.  I really like the lines. Seems so clean:

(http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/1pt21GW/ducati-750ss.jpg)

more at:
http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-750-ss (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-750-ss)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on December 04, 2012, 09:39:29 PM
Quote from: Stabel1 on December 02, 2012, 11:25:42 AM
A Marcus Walz (German customizer) bike for a 75 year anniversary of a bike parts company. It is build upon a sport classic. IMO one of the best builds concerning the sport classic. Love the fuel tank (no plastic) and the rear.

(http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-aRytYqPGomg/ULupRMFcLbI/AAAAAAAACFQ/nN9wphxS5kE/s640/703652_539386099424782_1594190635_o.jpg)
Love the bike, but isn't that rear shock a little bit too much out of center?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Anchorism on December 04, 2012, 11:00:06 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on November 30, 2012, 06:10:26 AM
I love how he hides the battery on his bikes....  [roll]



Any ideas on what battery could be used to accomplish hiding it like this?  This is exactly what im trying to go for with my guzzi's frame/motor nakedness but it has such a HUGE battery!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on December 05, 2012, 12:21:29 AM
Quote from: Anchorism on December 04, 2012, 11:00:06 PM
Any ideas on what battery could be used to accomplish hiding it like this?  This is exactly what im trying to go for with my guzzi's frame/motor nakedness but it has such a HUGE battery!!

he's here in Germany, go see ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Anchorism on December 05, 2012, 05:01:11 AM
I really should lol
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 05, 2012, 05:11:13 AM
Quote from: Anchorism on December 04, 2012, 11:00:06 PM
Any ideas on what battery could be used to accomplish hiding it like this?  This is exactly what im trying to go for with my guzzi's frame/motor nakedness but it has such a HUGE battery!!

Yes.  The battery is on the bench.  Notice no wires too.   Ultimate naked.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 05, 2012, 05:12:28 AM
Quote from: HotIce on December 04, 2012, 09:39:29 PM
Love the bike, but isn't that rear shock a little bit too much out of center?


SC has one shock one side.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on December 05, 2012, 06:03:43 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on December 05, 2012, 05:12:28 AM
SC has one shock one side.

On the '06, and '07SE only. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 05, 2012, 06:12:51 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on December 02, 2012, 12:50:04 PM
Are there any pics after the photog paid his electric bill?

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L_esXJ-KuVM/UL3naVYBK_I/AAAAAAAAJLw/sdvtqly18xU/s1600/DSC01.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Ddr3739mAU/UL3na3fB2pI/AAAAAAAAJL0/Ih6kFz6GiQY/s1600/DSC02.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kKtVgy-Z9f8/UL3nbqEQXDI/AAAAAAAAJL8/96qLu0J1fOw/s1600/DSC03.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-84RV2kysWk0/UL3ndB5OzmI/AAAAAAAAJMM/DsBvI5MNBX8/s1600/DSC05.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--sOK6QJi9l0/UL3nd3vvENI/AAAAAAAAJMQ/sb0kiMptRoQ/s1600/DSC06.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gvzvwYOgIck/UL3neSRl6pI/AAAAAAAAJMc/D8MyfeMzR8M/s1600/DSC07.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on December 05, 2012, 06:21:24 AM
I've always hated the way a SBK front fender looks on a naked bike.  :P

Otherwise...  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 05, 2012, 06:22:30 AM
Quote from: Buckethead on December 05, 2012, 06:21:24 AM
I've always hated the way a SBK front fender looks on a naked bike.  :P

Otherwise...  [thumbsup]

Easier fit with the SBK forks
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on December 05, 2012, 06:25:33 AM
Must have that tank and tail.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on December 05, 2012, 08:34:44 AM
Thanks, Tiz.

Slick bike, but from the left side all I see is a giant yellow spring. :P
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on December 05, 2012, 08:52:41 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on December 05, 2012, 06:12:51 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L_esXJ-KuVM/UL3naVYBK_I/AAAAAAAAJLw/sdvtqly18xU/s1600/DSC01.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Ddr3739mAU/UL3na3fB2pI/AAAAAAAAJL0/Ih6kFz6GiQY/s1600/DSC02.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kKtVgy-Z9f8/UL3nbqEQXDI/AAAAAAAAJL8/96qLu0J1fOw/s1600/DSC03.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-84RV2kysWk0/UL3ndB5OzmI/AAAAAAAAJMM/DsBvI5MNBX8/s1600/DSC05.jpg)


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--sOK6QJi9l0/UL3nd3vvENI/AAAAAAAAJMQ/sb0kiMptRoQ/s1600/DSC06.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gvzvwYOgIck/UL3neSRl6pI/AAAAAAAAJMc/D8MyfeMzR8M/s1600/DSC07.jpg)




I'm not normally a big fan of Sport Classics but I really like this bike!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zooom on December 05, 2012, 10:03:10 AM
 http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Radical%20Ducati/RADical%20Ducati%20â€"%20Pantahstica.htm (http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Radical%20Ducati/RADical%20Ducati%20)


this is a nice and cool blend of old and new from RadicalDucati on an old Pantah bike...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: triangleforge on December 05, 2012, 11:53:22 AM
Don't think this Guzzi LeMans from Revival Cycles has been here yet, but I really like the understated nature of the (not yet) finished product...

(http://www.motoguzzioriginals.com/wp-content/uploads/moto-guzzi-le-mans.jpg)

Full writeup at http://revivalcycles.com/tagged/RevLM1 (http://revivalcycles.com/tagged/RevLM1)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on December 05, 2012, 02:17:32 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on December 05, 2012, 06:22:30 AM
Easier fit with the SBK forks

With **9 SBK forks, yes. Standard SC front fender lines up with 848/1098/1198 forks just fine.

I just think SBK fenders look like an unfinished thought. They're graceful and shapely at the front. And then you get to the back end where it's supposed to be tucked behind a fairing and it just ends, like they couldn't be bothered to continue to design what wasn't going to be seen.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: triangleforge on December 05, 2012, 03:14:45 PM
Quote from: Buckethead on December 05, 2012, 02:17:32 PM
With **9 SBK forks, yes. Standard SC front fender lines up with 848/1098/1198 forks just fine.

I just think SBK fenders look like an unfinished thought. They're graceful and shapely at the front. And then you get to the back end where it's supposed to be tucked behind a fairing and it just ends, like they couldn't be bothered to continue to design what wasn't going to be seen.

I agree -- with the SBK front fender on a naked bike, my brain immediately thinks "why bother?" It's not like it's actually fending spray or debris away from rider or engine, so why even leave it on - except to protect the fork sliders, and if you're building a custom bike there's got to be a much less kludge-y way to do that.

In general, I love the bike, but I have the same reaction to the fender...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on December 05, 2012, 04:27:45 PM
Quote from: triangleforge on December 05, 2012, 11:53:22 AM
Don't think this Guzzi LeMans from Revival Cycles has been here yet, but I really like the understated nature of the (not yet) finished product...

[drool]
skeet, skeet! 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: triangleforge on December 06, 2012, 10:58:49 AM
Not sure if this will ever get off the drawing board, but I like it - a Paul Smart-ish body kit for modern monsters from Nicolas Petit (I saw it first on Bike EXIF)

(http://img.over-blog.com/600x282/2/78/64/83/cafe-racer-DUCATI-MONSTER-2.jpg)

A very sparse write up on Petit's site at: http://petit-motorcycle-creation.over-blog.com/article-monster-cafe-racer-112515231.html (http://petit-motorcycle-creation.over-blog.com/article-monster-cafe-racer-112515231.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: El-Twin on December 06, 2012, 03:05:05 PM
Quote from: triangleforge on December 06, 2012, 10:58:49 AM
Not sure if this will ever get off the drawing board, but I like it - a Paul Smart-ish body kit for modern monsters from Nicolas Petit (I saw it first on Bike EXIF)

(http://img.over-blog.com/600x282/2/78/64/83/cafe-racer-DUCATI-MONSTER-2.jpg)

A very sparse write up on Petit's site at: http://petit-motorcycle-creation.over-blog.com/article-monster-cafe-racer-112515231.html (http://petit-motorcycle-creation.over-blog.com/article-monster-cafe-racer-112515231.html)

Derby

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=61011.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=61011.0)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: triangleforge on December 06, 2012, 03:44:00 PM
Quote from: El-Twin on December 06, 2012, 03:05:05 PM
Derby

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=61011.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=61011.0)

I'm too poor to hang out in Accessories & Mods.  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on December 07, 2012, 03:19:57 AM
Quote from: triangleforge on December 06, 2012, 03:44:00 PM
I'm too poor to hang out in Accessories & Mods.  ;D

a make the beast with two backsen men to that.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on December 07, 2012, 01:14:45 PM
Quote from: triangleforge on December 06, 2012, 03:44:00 PM
I'm too poor to hang out in Accessories & Mods.  ;D
+1
I am thinking I need to get on a Japanese bike forum..... ???
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 07, 2012, 05:00:22 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rj4z8Cm02lg/UMInmZZ6qhI/AAAAAAAAv_E/9o44kCN_WIM/s640/Radicaliz%2Baustralia%2BDucati%2Bss-001.JPG)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mn9AJrsQd4I/UMInl9QlHrI/AAAAAAAAv-4/XMYH-3NJlxM/s640/Radicaliz%2Baustralia%2BDucati%2Bss.JPG)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-euynTs77scw/UMInnXe-66I/AAAAAAAAv_Q/7Abhk26_E8c/s640/Radicaliz%2Baustralia%2BDucati%2Bss-002.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: gatorgrizz27 on December 07, 2012, 06:10:04 PM
Quote from: Anchorism on December 04, 2012, 11:00:06 PM
Any ideas on what battery could be used to accomplish hiding it like this?  This is exactly what im trying to go for with my guzzi's frame/motor nakedness but it has such a HUGE battery!!

Shorai.  Mount it under the tail cowl
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: krolik on December 07, 2012, 06:33:05 PM
(http://i47.tinypic.com/30vlpjq.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 07, 2012, 06:51:07 PM
my...eyes,,,  [puke]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on December 07, 2012, 07:02:50 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on December 07, 2012, 06:51:07 PM
my...eyes,,,  [puke]

I vote we ban Krolik for that one.   ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: sofadriver on December 07, 2012, 07:04:58 PM
some real math wizardry on the wall  [roll]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 07, 2012, 07:09:31 PM
Quote from: MacDuck on December 07, 2012, 07:02:50 PM
I vote we ban Krolik for that one.   ;D

+1
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: krolik on December 07, 2012, 07:20:42 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on December 07, 2012, 06:51:07 PM
my...eyes,,,  [puke]

What has been seen, can't be unseen. [evil]


Quote from: MacDuck on December 07, 2012, 07:02:50 PM
I vote we ban Krolik for that one.   ;D

What? There's an Italian motorcycle in that pic. ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on December 07, 2012, 11:57:45 PM
Quote from: Travman on December 07, 2012, 05:00:22 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rj4z8Cm02lg/UMInmZZ6qhI/AAAAAAAAv_E/9o44kCN_WIM/s640/Radicaliz%2Baustralia%2BDucati%2Bss-001.JPG)

make the beast with two backs you. I needed ANOTHER reason to lust after an SS? And Stu posted that link the other day to the 800SS with the salvage title...   [bang]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: El-Twin on December 08, 2012, 09:26:07 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on December 07, 2012, 07:09:31 PM
+1

+2
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on December 08, 2012, 10:16:31 PM
Quote from: MacDuck on December 07, 2012, 07:02:50 PM
I vote we ban Krolik for that one.   ;D
+ 11ty billion

FMD  :o [puke] [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 09, 2012, 12:05:03 AM
Yep, krowlick go to the ban yourself thread and don't come out till we send you a pm.  :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Greg on December 09, 2012, 05:11:21 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on December 09, 2012, 12:05:03 AM
Yep, krowlick go to the ban yourself thread and don't come out till we send you a pm.  :D

+1
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: graydo on December 09, 2012, 07:43:19 AM
Quote from: Greg on December 09, 2012, 05:11:21 AM
+1

+10

I am off for counseling tomorrow.... it was horrible.. horrible I tell you !! :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: krolik on December 09, 2012, 09:02:35 AM
I got more, so don't tempt me. [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on December 09, 2012, 09:05:14 AM
please delete the post. i like to be able to view this thread at work  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on December 09, 2012, 11:15:24 AM
We should be on a new page by now so it's only the non-regulars that are at risk.   [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on December 09, 2012, 01:48:04 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on December 09, 2012, 12:05:03 AM
Yep, krowlick go to the ban yourself thread and don't come out till we send you a pm.  :D

So the guy is proud of his self portrait.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on December 09, 2012, 06:40:11 PM
Can we get past the man-candy and back to the bikes already? Please?

I'll start.

(http://moto-images.caradisiac.com/IMG/jpg/8/5/9/6/1/Zero.jpg)

Yeah, I'm sure it's probably a derby, but it's a bike, not somebody pregnant doging about a picture.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucNaked on December 09, 2012, 07:18:39 PM
(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-basic/drool.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 09, 2012, 08:24:53 PM
DB1...   [drool]

(http://www.philaphoto.com/imageLibrary/albums/UPLOADS/DB1racer85/PA-DB1-003.jpg)

(http://www.philaphoto.com/imageLibrary/albums/UPLOADS/DB1racer85/PA-DB1-004.jpg)

(http://www.philaphoto.com/imageLibrary/albums/UPLOADS/DB1racer85/PA-DB1-005.jpg)

(http://www.philaphoto.com/imageLibrary/albums/UPLOADS/DB1racer85/PA-DB1-007.jpg)

(http://www.philaphoto.com/imageLibrary/albums/UPLOADS/DB1racer85/PA-DB1-011.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on December 09, 2012, 09:07:59 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on December 09, 2012, 08:24:53 PM
DB1...   [drool]
(http://www.philaphoto.com/imageLibrary/albums/UPLOADS/DB1racer85/PA-DB1-003.jpg)

Love that oil cooler position.  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on December 09, 2012, 09:26:53 PM
The TTs have the same
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 09, 2012, 09:28:34 PM
Bob Miller had a kit to move the cooler on a 90s 900ss up to that spot.  There is a grill on the face of the top fairing.  I would love to get one of them nowadays..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on December 09, 2012, 09:46:37 PM
That's where ThunderDuc's oil cooler is.

That whole bike is make the beast with two backsin evil.  [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on December 09, 2012, 09:58:20 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on December 09, 2012, 09:28:34 PM
Bob Miller had a kit to move the cooler on a 90s 900ss up to that spot.  There is a grill on the face of the top fairing.  I would love to get one of them nowadays..

Guy here is selling a 92-93 (not sure the year) 900SS SL for about 1000-1500 euro. Anchorism has the details.
It doesn't have the Mag wheels so likely a 93.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 15, 2012, 02:53:12 PM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/4F0BC77D-4CFD-40F4-A660-59C8B86D3BD9-500-00000145F16EA728.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 15, 2012, 03:19:56 PM
I'll be in my bunk  [drool]

Quote from: Travman on December 15, 2012, 02:53:12 PM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/4F0BC77D-4CFD-40F4-A660-59C8B86D3BD9-500-00000145F16EA728.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on December 15, 2012, 04:39:03 PM
Beautiful backdrop  [roll]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucNaked on December 15, 2012, 04:59:15 PM
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/6BE1C081-176D-4F8E-BC6B-150E05F3D916-6786-00000BE02E2533F2.jpg)
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/A1540E90-C276-487F-BB94-9A8BA703145B-6786-00000BE03A06561D.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 16, 2012, 05:16:01 AM
They chromed the wheels and engine?? 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on December 16, 2012, 05:19:45 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on December 16, 2012, 05:16:01 AM
They chromed the wheels and engine?? 
The pic above?

It's polished aluminum.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 16, 2012, 08:42:39 AM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/5753668D-7092-44C3-9EE5-FF204EF8DABF-1020-00000290CBB782EC.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on December 16, 2012, 11:11:32 AM
Quote from: 118811 on December 15, 2012, 04:39:03 PM
Beautiful backdrop  [roll]

Gives it that industrial, macho look.   ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucNaked on December 16, 2012, 12:09:18 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on December 16, 2012, 05:16:01 AM
They chromed the wheels and engine?? 
Two different bikes, same builder.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lawbreaker on December 16, 2012, 03:34:05 PM
Quote from: Travman on December 15, 2012, 02:53:12 PM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/4F0BC77D-4CFD-40F4-A660-59C8B86D3BD9-500-00000145F16EA728.jpg)


'Dat femaledog is DELICIOUS !!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on December 17, 2012, 06:47:43 AM
why mount shock upside down and have gas reservoir have to move up and down? 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on December 17, 2012, 07:04:46 AM
Quote from: Travman on December 15, 2012, 02:53:12 PM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/4F0BC77D-4CFD-40F4-A660-59C8B86D3BD9-500-00000145F16EA728.jpg)

Anyone know what exhaust can that is?  Seen it (or something very like it) elsewhere, but haven't been able to identify.  It looks so clean.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on December 17, 2012, 07:12:19 AM
Quote from: junior varsity on December 17, 2012, 06:47:43 AM
why mount shock upside down and have gas reservoir have to move up and down? 
Knowing the builder, he probably just thought it looked better that way.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: graydo on December 17, 2012, 10:37:22 AM
Quote from: Buckethead on December 09, 2012, 06:40:11 PM
Can we get past the man-candy and back to the bikes already? Please?

I'll start.

(http://moto-images.caradisiac.com/IMG/jpg/8/5/9/6/1/Zero.jpg)

Yeah, I'm sure it's probably a derby, but it's a bike, not somebody pregnant doging about a picture.

Buckethead do you have any more pics of this one.... me like.... [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 17, 2012, 11:25:57 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on December 17, 2012, 07:12:19 AM
Knowing the builder, he probably just thought it looked better that way.
Do you know the builder or is that just a figure of speech?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on December 17, 2012, 11:28:20 AM
Quote from: Travman on December 17, 2012, 11:25:57 AM
Do you know the builder or is that just a figure of speech?
I do know him.

I painted the bike in the second photo that DucNaked posted and 8 or 9 others.

We're no longer affiliated.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howie on December 17, 2012, 12:38:00 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on December 17, 2012, 07:12:19 AM
Knowing the builder, he probably just thought it looked better that way.


Another Walt Segl bike?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 17, 2012, 12:48:00 PM
Quote from: junior varsity on December 17, 2012, 06:47:43 AM
why mount shock upside down and have gas reservoir have to move up and down?  

Google Marzocchi Strada

(http://motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/classic_bikes/ducati-pantah.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 17, 2012, 02:05:59 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on December 17, 2012, 11:28:20 AM
I do know him.

I painted the bike in the second photo that DucNaked posted and 8 or 9 others.

We're no longer affiliated.
You should do more bragging. Don't be humble here. We all loved that bike when it came out.  [bacon]  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on December 17, 2012, 02:14:19 PM
Quote from: Travman on December 17, 2012, 02:05:59 PM
You should do more bragging. Don't be humble here. We all loved that bike when it came out.  [bacon]  [thumbsup]
It was fun working with him. I got to think and work outside the box...and paint more colors than red, yellow, and dark. ;)

He does a lot of Harleys too. Mostly bobber style. He only did two Ducs in the 2 or so years we collaborated on 10 bikes.

Things just didn't work out.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 17, 2012, 03:58:44 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on December 17, 2012, 02:14:19 PM
It was fun working with him. I got to think and work outside the box...and paint more colors than red, yellow, and dark. ;)

He does a lot of Harleys too. Mostly bobber style. He only did two Ducs in the 2 or so years we collaborated on 10 bikes.

Things just didn't work out.
That is one of the coolest bikes ever made and the paint is a big part of that.
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/WaltSiegl_Duc_SS_10.jpg)

Did you paint either of these two bike? 
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/TrueBlue2008.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/Riviera-02.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on December 17, 2012, 04:04:15 PM
I painted the one in the middle...#397...

the number got changed because it turned out to be the wrong 'race number' for the owner.

We changed it to 757 after the bike got crashed. ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on December 17, 2012, 05:16:03 PM
Quote from: junior varsity on December 17, 2012, 06:47:43 AM
why mount shock upside down and have gas reservoir have to move up and down? 

some shocks with reservoirs are built to sit a certain way.  if you invert them they don't work.

the old marzocchi strada with a res had them at the bottom.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on December 17, 2012, 07:00:50 PM
Back in the day, prior to reservoir shocks, twin-tube shocks were all there was.
Those had a small volume of air between the inner and outer tube.
Much like how our front forks are.
Inverting them allowed the air into the inner tube, where all of the damping was done.
So the shock performance would go from unspectacular to totally hopeless.

Even when reservoirs, and later, gas-pressurized pistons were added, the body-down orientation remained, as that's how folks expected them to look.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on December 18, 2012, 08:12:20 AM
Quote from: brad black on December 17, 2012, 05:16:03 PM
some shocks with reservoirs are built to sit a certain way.  if you invert them they don't work.

the old marzocchi strada with a res had them at the bottom.

Quote from: Speeddog on December 17, 2012, 07:00:50 PM
Back in the day, prior to reservoir shocks, twin-tube shocks were all there was.
Those had a small volume of air between the inner and outer tube.
Much like how our front forks are.
Inverting them allowed the air into the inner tube, where all of the damping was done.
So the shock performance would go from unspectacular to totally hopeless.

Even when reservoirs, and later, gas-pressurized pistons were added, the body-down orientation remained, as that's how folks expected them to look.


and if you put the reservoir (the significantly heavier end) down there by the swingarm, it would move up and down with the swingarm as the shock worked ... that increases the mass that has to be handled by the suspension... its kind of like doing the opposite of reducing unsprung weight, it seems.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 18, 2012, 03:41:18 PM
Quote from: junior varsity on December 18, 2012, 08:12:20 AM

and if you put the reservoir (the significantly heavier end) down there by the swingarm, it would move up and down with the swingarm as the shock worked ... that increases the mass that has to be handled by the suspension... its kind of like doing the opposite of reducing unsprung weight, it seems.

Yes but the old shocks were oil/gas.  The res had to be at the bottom.  They don't weight too much.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 19, 2012, 10:27:27 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ncokgzf1zc8/UNHNfDBN15I/AAAAAAAAn6Q/hchG5tRneds/s1600/_DC_9698.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bULhU7JtTFg/UNHNgxgOHoI/AAAAAAAAn6Y/pdTOMd98Tsw/s1600/_DC_9703.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vK1DUUxAGyg/UNHNiGxem_I/AAAAAAAAn6g/pCA4vS73zVI/s1600/_DC_9712.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uMr8Qv77oLw/UNHN2QNxs8I/AAAAAAAAn8g/PRg7oWLQ4u8/s1600/BCR-MTracker9320NEW+%281%29.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on December 19, 2012, 11:15:05 AM
What is that square fried egg on the front?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 19, 2012, 12:40:52 PM
Nice Scrambler.
The tank and pipes make it for sure.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Fergus on December 19, 2012, 01:00:24 PM
I like how the tank and seat look. Are there any pics of the structure underneath them? Know of any other bikes with good implementation of this? This is having the bottoms of the seat and tank on the same plane, giving a better view of the vertical cylinder's valve cover...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on December 19, 2012, 07:28:02 PM
So..., guess...  8)
(http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/338813-1/1958-Aermacchi-Chimera-250.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 19, 2012, 09:16:04 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on December 19, 2012, 07:28:02 PM
So..., guess...  8)
(http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/338813-1/1958-Aermacchi-Chimera-250.jpg)

Aermacchi/Harley Chimera

I have pics of one from Imola with "HARLEY DAVIDSON-AERMACCHI" on the logo.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on December 19, 2012, 09:27:10 PM
Thanks God Aermacchi steered towards plains/military stuff  ;D
You could see the hint from jet-like air intake in the front...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 19, 2012, 09:44:59 PM
Quote from: HotIce on December 19, 2012, 09:27:10 PM
Thanks God Aermacchi steered towards plains/military stuff  ;D
You could see the hint from jet-like air intake in the front...


it's actually the cylinder head -- it's a single with a horizontal cylinder.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on December 19, 2012, 09:58:27 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on December 19, 2012, 09:16:04 PM
Aermacchi/Harley Chimera

I have pics of one from Imola with "HARLEY DAVIDSON-AERMACCHI" on the logo.
Now HOW did I know you'd be the first to reply?!  ;)

Son bought this from a Dutch dealer for a client of his. This is an older restoration which had been in a German collection. Fairly clean with a little patina. We picked it up from Norfolk today, nicely crated and fully serviced and I helped him unload and uncrate it. He's still making decent $$$ on it and paid much less for it than the 175 which cost the Barber Museum ~ $20,000 from Dana Mecum.  ;)

It's a 1958 250 Chimera, so before any Harley investment I believe. Tank decals are plain Aermacchi.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 19, 2012, 10:02:05 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on December 19, 2012, 09:58:27 PM
Now HOW did I know you'd be the first to reply?!  ;)

Son bought this from a Dutch dealer for a client of his. This is an older restoration which had been in a German collection. Fairly clean with a little patina. We picked it up from Norfolk today, nicely crated and fully serviced and I helped him unload and uncrate it. He's still making decent $$$ on it and paid much less for it than the 175 which cost the Barber Museum ~ $20,000 from Dana Mecum.  ;)

It's a 1958 250 Chimera, so before any Harley investment I believe. Tank decals are plain Aermacchi.

WOW that's here in the states?  NICE.   Now I definitely want to come down and visit!

Lookie this one.  Not sure of the year:

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/Cimg1087.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/MostraScambio/CIMG1086.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on December 19, 2012, 10:08:53 PM
It's going to New Hope, PA eventually but might be here for a few weeks. I'll e-mail the original phone snap so that you can get a better look. I forgot my C-Lux this AM because I had to leave the house so early.  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucNaked on December 20, 2012, 02:34:48 PM
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/50386018-68AC-40F5-BF85-B8B32E3C0575-10042-0000110617375213.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on December 20, 2012, 02:44:26 PM
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm259/andrewb172/bike/ducati_flat_track.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 20, 2012, 04:08:17 PM
Quote from: DucNaked on December 20, 2012, 02:34:48 PM
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/50386018-68AC-40F5-BF85-B8B32E3C0575-10042-0000110617375213.jpg)

Well that's one way to deal with the funky XL tank.

818 is a 750 Paso crankcase punched out.  90mm ?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on December 21, 2012, 03:18:56 AM
818 is 92 x 61.5.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on December 21, 2012, 03:30:07 AM
you can take a 750 to 92? hmmm

a 696 is 88. what does that translate to at 92mm?

765 cc

plus  92/57.2 is a 1.6 oversquare ratio
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on December 21, 2012, 03:31:53 AM
Quote from: Raux on December 21, 2012, 03:30:07 AM
....
a 696 is 88. what does that translate to at 92mm?

Trouble  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 21, 2012, 06:49:59 AM
Quote from: Raux on December 21, 2012, 03:30:07 AM
you can take a 750 to 92? hmmm

a 696 is 88. what does that translate to at 92mm?

765 cc

plus  92/57.2 is a 1.6 oversquare ratio

Yes you can, but it will definitely require case modification...  It >might< be possible to use a Paso 906 bottom end...  But then why leave it at 818?

I imagine there is about 0.5mm metal left between the studs and the lip of the bore hole
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 21, 2012, 10:00:28 AM
Quote from: brimo on December 20, 2012, 02:44:26 PM
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm259/andrewb172/bike/ducati_flat_track.jpg)

[evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on December 21, 2012, 02:00:13 PM
Quote from: stopintime on December 21, 2012, 03:31:53 AM
Trouble  ;)

probably right
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on December 22, 2012, 12:53:39 AM
there's a guy in Adelaide who has a 100hp, 800cc 696.  94mm bore.  from him:

"thought you might be interested  in the performance of the new 800cc two valve - 696 motor ( Red bike). The white 696, own the state champ and set new bears lap record at Mac Park, unfortunately they cancel the Phillip Island round which we were going to take the 800 , we thought a 1m 48s would have be about the mark.
specification of the 800cc
bore 94mm
stroke 57.2mm
45mm inlet valves
39.5 mm ex
both titanium of our own spec
our new inlet manifold heads
new ecu
stock cams and timing
14:1 compression
lightened crank and Carrillo rods
55mm butterfly's"


"Head rework is fairly substantial on the 800cc with new inlet track at a steeper angle, oval 55mm throttle bodies (999r) and our titanium valves.
The whole lot would cost about $3500 per pair. We also make carbon airboxes to suit.

There is more development to go on the 696 motor which is doing a reliable 86 hp. and has more conventional head .

The standard 696 stud configuration is larger at 74mm x 94mm and the cases are alot stronger in this area than early models.
So we needed to find 6mm in diameter.   3mm radius, 1.5mm off  the internal of the cases and the same off the OD of the barrels which we also shortened to match the 696 stroke of 57.2mm.
Pistons are CP to our spec as the pin is lower than a 1000 ds, weight is the same as a stock 88mm and we also set them for 48mm inlet which we have  run on this motor as part of the development program. Currently running 45mm as that's all that was required with the improved port flow.
The rev limiter is a bit shy at 10250 rpm  we'll run 11200 rpm on the track, this is still well within piston speed and acceleration limits.
We have also developed a cam manufacturing process and have lift profiles in mind but the maths is killing me!!!!
Cams can be alot more like 4V motors as the heads breath so well , we don't need as much duration and could even have shorter lobe separation.
This is why I've stuck with the stock 696 cam, although with the new inlets additional lift would help. From flow testing of the standards and ported stock inlet it's obvious that lift is no real advantage as they flow so poorly over 9mm (see attached)."

i was going to put it on my blog with some dyno charts and photos, just haven't got to it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on December 22, 2012, 12:56:31 AM
 :o
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 22, 2012, 07:02:00 AM
Quote from: Raux on December 22, 2012, 12:56:31 AM
:o

+1!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on December 22, 2012, 07:32:42 AM
Much more air and fuel in, a little easier exhaust escape, MUCH higher compression, short stroke and very high revs 8)  Sounds like fun, but this engine shouldn't follow the usual service intervals ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on December 25, 2012, 01:06:46 PM
It's like Cloner says: "An engine is like a bar of soap. The harder you rub it, the faster it's gonna wear out. And dropping one is never a good thing."
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on December 25, 2012, 05:02:50 PM
Quote from: Buckethead on December 25, 2012, 01:06:46 PM
It's like Cloner says: "An engine is like a bar of soap. The harder you rub it, the faster it's gonna wear out. And dropping one is never a good thing."

And trying to pick it back up is the tricky part.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 26, 2012, 06:40:46 AM
mozzone 05 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=J2mC5Y7eaH8#)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on December 26, 2012, 07:10:38 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on December 26, 2012, 06:40:46 AM
mozzone 05 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=J2mC5Y7eaH8#)
Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed seeing the "old" factory in action!  [thumbsup]

Just finished this for a customer.

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/IMG_1151a_zps6061c8e1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 26, 2012, 09:53:52 AM
Very cool video of the Ducati factory. It looks like early 80's.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 26, 2012, 10:01:42 AM
What is that?  I mean... frame.. tank... seat?

Not an F1.. is that the endurance seat?



Quote from: Moto Motivo on December 26, 2012, 07:10:38 AM
Just finished this for a customer.

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/IMG_1151a_zps6061c8e1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on December 26, 2012, 10:08:37 AM
1993 750SS frame
F1 Endurance seat with "quick remove" battery in seat
Tank is custom. Combination of 89 750SS and 93 750SS
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 26, 2012, 10:54:18 AM
Quote from: Moto Motivo on December 26, 2012, 10:08:37 AM
1993 750SS frame
F1 Endurance seat with "quick remove" battery in seat
Tank is custom. Combination of 89 750SS and 93 750SS

pegged the seat -- you'd think an "endurance" seat would have a little more padding... lol..  it's amazing that preparation H wasn't a racing sponsor.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on December 27, 2012, 02:22:47 PM
front discs are too big, out of proportion with the era/look.  front mudguard too.

how did the sport tank go on the ss frame?  i have just bought a cheap 400ss, and this, a thread on ducati ms by a fellow in somewhere lower eastern europe and the series 1 cafe racer dvd i got for xmas are making me think i could keep it and make something of it.  after i bought a good original tank from germany, of course.

ian gowanloch has new, unpainted sport tanks or grey ones, but i figure it'd need some mods underneath to make it pivot and to mount at the front.  the sport frame is higher at the sides too?

looking up falloon's book and motociclismo it seems they're fairly similar.  sport tank is definitely more retro.  and i've always liked the sport tail.  i thought the 1990 900ss with the big white stripe was just the best looking thing ever.  well, after this: http://www.philaphoto.com/imageLibrary/displayimage.php?album=955&pos=5 (http://www.philaphoto.com/imageLibrary/displayimage.php?album=955&pos=5)

moto: were there issues with clearance under the sport tank?  or were you just using the front of the correct tank to make it fit the frame?  is the seat unit off the shelf?

just need some 16" marvics to really make it work.

or just buy this: http://raidermotorsport.com.au/products-page/bikes-for-sale/ducati/ducati-belt-2-valve/400-ss-30816/ (http://raidermotorsport.com.au/products-page/bikes-for-sale/ducati/ducati-belt-2-valve/400-ss-30816/)  these late sport style little 400 were actually quite high spec, made at the request of the japanese importer in 1990.  first ducati with mikuni carbs.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on December 27, 2012, 02:25:41 PM
it just occured to me how retro the black numberplate with white # is.  i like that.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucNaked on December 27, 2012, 06:14:33 PM
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/561985D5-35D1-4061-B3B2-A740AE7546B6-13771-0000183D0F68FB5E.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on December 27, 2012, 06:36:46 PM
That's an odd mix of parts.

Any more pics?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 27, 2012, 06:52:10 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on December 27, 2012, 06:36:46 PM
That's an odd mix of parts.

Any more pics?

There are several way back in this thread.  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on December 28, 2012, 03:23:59 AM
Quote from: Moto Motivo on December 26, 2012, 07:10:38 AM


(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/IMG_1151a_zps6061c8e1.jpg)

moto you bastard i just found your website.  now i'm screwed.

i have been thinking all afternoon "i don't think i'd want a full fairing one" and so i found this http://www.motomotivo.com/1a.jpg (http://www.motomotivo.com/1a.jpg)
although now i'm swaying back towards full again.  no idea why

and the questions begin.

does that front fairing (and the full fairing) go straight onto the std ss headlight subframe?

does the endurance seat go straight onto the std ss rear frame?  i can see there's one little mount for the original side covers under the top rail that you've removed, but i'm kind of keen to keep mine as returnable to std as possible.  so i'd have to hide that.

and the inevitable (sigh) how much?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on December 28, 2012, 06:28:31 AM
Brad, thanks for the reply.  Please contact me trough my site and I'll gladly answer all your questions, that way we can keep this thread uncluttered.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on December 28, 2012, 07:29:56 AM
Moto Motivo: I just found your site as well.  Nice work!  Really remarkable seeing the transformations page.  An aside: did you consider putting a link to your page in your forum signature?  I had to search to find the website.  In any case, keep up the good work! [beer]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on December 28, 2012, 03:34:32 PM
Hot links in sig lines are reserved for paying sponsors.

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The globe under his user name will have to suffice for now.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 28, 2012, 03:40:05 PM
Quote from: brad black on December 22, 2012, 12:53:39 AM
there's a guy in Adelaide who has a 100hp, 800cc 696.  94mm bore.  from him:

"thought you might be interested  in the performance of the new 800cc two valve - 696 motor ( Red bike). The white 696, own the state champ and set new bears lap record at Mac Park, unfortunately they cancel the Phillip Island round which we were going to take the 800 , we thought a 1m 48s would have be about the mark.
specification of the 800cc
bore 94mm
stroke 57.2mm
45mm inlet valves
39.5 mm ex
both titanium of our own spec
our new inlet manifold heads
new ecu
stock cams and timing
14:1 compression
lightened crank and Carrillo rods
55mm butterfly's"


"Head rework is fairly substantial on the 800cc with new inlet track at a steeper angle, oval 55mm throttle bodies (999r) and our titanium valves.
The whole lot would cost about $3500 per pair. We also make carbon airboxes to suit.

There is more development to go on the 696 motor which is doing a reliable 86 hp. and has more conventional head .

The standard 696 stud configuration is larger at 74mm x 94mm and the cases are alot stronger in this area than early models.
So we needed to find 6mm in diameter.   3mm radius, 1.5mm off  the internal of the cases and the same off the OD of the barrels which we also shortened to match the 696 stroke of 57.2mm.
Pistons are CP to our spec as the pin is lower than a 1000 ds, weight is the same as a stock 88mm and we also set them for 48mm inlet which we have  run on this motor as part of the development program. Currently running 45mm as that's all that was required with the improved port flow.
The rev limiter is a bit shy at 10250 rpm  we'll run 11200 rpm on the track, this is still well within piston speed and acceleration limits.
We have also developed a cam manufacturing process and have lift profiles in mind but the maths is killing me!!!!
Cams can be alot more like 4V motors as the heads breath so well , we don't need as much duration and could even have shorter lobe separation.
This is why I've stuck with the stock 696 cam, although with the new inlets additional lift would help. From flow testing of the standards and ported stock inlet it's obvious that lift is no real advantage as they flow so poorly over 9mm (see attached)."

i was going to put it on my blog with some dyno charts and photos, just haven't got to it.


Very impressive.
Sounds like head reconfigure work akin to MBP or BCM, but local (to me).
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on December 28, 2012, 04:50:32 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on December 28, 2012, 03:34:32 PM
Hot links in sig lines are reserved for paying sponsors.

The globe under his user name will have to suffice for now.

Oops.  Sorry. :-[
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on December 29, 2012, 02:21:34 PM
Quote from: brad black on December 27, 2012, 02:22:47 PM
...i thought the 1990 900ss with the big white stripe was just the best looking thing ever...

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/3501207961_5b23f30736.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 29, 2012, 03:52:54 PM
Quote from: DucHead on December 29, 2012, 02:21:34 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/3501207961_5b23f30736.jpg)

i love that layout..similar:

(http://autobikegallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/1989-Ducati-750-Sport.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 29, 2012, 10:41:35 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on December 27, 2012, 06:36:46 PM
That's an odd mix of parts.

Any more pics?

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/95df62e8473359499238d97122453643.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/19a570f57c21bb4a3d6761f29fbbd862.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: supertjeduc on December 30, 2012, 07:34:48 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on December 29, 2012, 10:41:35 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/95df62e8473359499238d97122453643.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/19a570f57c21bb4a3d6761f29fbbd862.jpg)

Was on caferacers , rear fender is so ugly , rest i like
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: rozer on December 30, 2012, 10:22:33 AM
Is it just me or does anyone else also find it annoying when a non-offroad bike is photographed on such a location?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 30, 2012, 02:00:33 PM
Quote from: rozer on December 30, 2012, 10:22:33 AM
Is it just me or does anyone else also find it annoying when a non-offroad bike is photographed on such a location?

It's just you.  ;) :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on December 30, 2012, 03:38:01 PM
Quote from: rozer on December 30, 2012, 10:22:33 AM
Is it just me or does anyone else also find it annoying when a non-offroad bike is photographed on such a location?
There is a connection. Think, ethanol ...  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on December 30, 2012, 03:45:43 PM
Quote from: HotIce on December 30, 2012, 03:38:01 PM
There is a connection. Think, ethanol ...  ;D


Oh, so corny!! [clap]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucNaked on December 31, 2012, 09:08:36 AM
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/A4A80B36-610E-41C4-83A0-7D117B3F597F-15067-00001AF620F2A8CE.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on January 03, 2013, 02:31:49 AM
mmmmm.  beige.  might as well paint it brown.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bishamon on January 03, 2013, 09:54:02 AM
Quote from: brad black on January 03, 2013, 02:31:49 AM
mmmmm.  beige.  might as well paint it brown.

Looks more like grey to me.

I like it! 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 03, 2013, 12:35:27 PM
Quote from: brad black on January 03, 2013, 02:31:49 AM
mmmmm.  beige.  might as well paint it brown.
Quote from: Bishamon on January 03, 2013, 09:54:02 AM
Looks more like grey to me.

I like it! 

It's "pale taupe."
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: triangleforge on January 03, 2013, 01:00:22 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 03, 2013, 12:35:27 PM
It's "pale taupe."

The new black.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on January 03, 2013, 01:03:27 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 03, 2013, 12:35:27 PM
It's "pale taupe."

lol, taupe, beige, brown...army green are all colors that dont belong on Ducati motorcycle's...

[evil] [evil]

Now...RED, black, white & bringing up the last choice yellow IMHO!!   [wine]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 03, 2013, 02:09:55 PM
Quote from: 118811 on January 03, 2013, 01:03:27 PM
lol, taupe, beige, brown...army green are all colors that dont belong on Ducati motorcycle's...

[evil] [evil]

Now...RED, black, white & bringing up the last choice yellow IMHO!!   [wine]

I disagree.  ;)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/a17d0974e3e69d903c002750437b5314.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on January 03, 2013, 03:42:12 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 03, 2013, 02:09:55 PM
I disagree.  ;)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/a17d0974e3e69d903c002750437b5314.jpg)



That's the appropriate color for farm equipment! [roll]

If it were mine....it would be RED or black ....just saying     [popcorn]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on January 03, 2013, 03:54:00 PM
I agree.  That green is pretty awful on that bike.   [puke]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 03, 2013, 04:59:27 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/76c186c718717995f62f39ce8ff25533.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/8c0e16da6f254f3671a615c2a664e44d.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on January 03, 2013, 06:20:06 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 03, 2013, 04:59:27 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/76c186c718717995f62f39ce8ff25533.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/8c0e16da6f254f3671a615c2a664e44d.jpg)

Nice Tank!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on January 03, 2013, 08:27:00 PM
Nice.
Notice the substantial, custom airbox?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howie on January 03, 2013, 09:00:57 PM
Quote from: koko64 on January 03, 2013, 08:27:00 PM
Nice.
Notice the substantial, custom airbox?

;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 04, 2013, 08:43:24 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 03, 2013, 04:59:27 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/76c186c718717995f62f39ce8ff25533.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/8c0e16da6f254f3671a615c2a664e44d.jpg)

I like that bike A LOT.

I mean a LOT.   [drool] [drool] [drool]

Any details on the build?  looks like a stock SS frame.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on January 04, 2013, 08:49:57 AM
+1  [drool]

http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-750-ss (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-750-ss)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on January 04, 2013, 09:00:36 AM
+1
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 04, 2013, 09:01:47 AM
Quote from: stopintime on January 04, 2013, 08:49:57 AM
+1  [drool]

http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-750-ss (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-750-ss)

nice, i thought the frame might be shortened, but it's hard to tell since the stock setup is hidden.  i love it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 07, 2013, 08:41:09 PM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/C76090B0-E291-4CAE-A750-87908F3C54DA-6986-00000DC097D6ABE3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on January 07, 2013, 11:13:38 PM
Quote from: howie on January 03, 2013, 09:00:57 PM
;D

Yeah, can't help it :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucNaked on January 10, 2013, 05:55:03 AM
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/F45F0A82-4858-4E57-8FC2-471A472E3946-21370-0000271C9EA1BDB2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on January 11, 2013, 01:15:00 AM

   Probably a Derby or two in there, but check this:

http://www.caferacerclub.org/t27989-les-plus-beaux-moteurs (http://www.caferacerclub.org/t27989-les-plus-beaux-moteurs)

   I like the 125 Yamaha V4 on page 2
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on January 11, 2013, 03:22:52 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 04, 2013, 09:01:47 AM
nice, i thought the frame might be shortened, but it's hard to tell since the stock setup is hidden.  i love it.

the ss frame is like that, but lots of little stuff has been cut off.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on January 11, 2013, 07:18:57 AM

Ducati 125 DOHC 4 cylinder.  [drool]

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/Ducati1254_zps414baa29.jpg)

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/Ducati_125_4_zps8fa42525.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on January 11, 2013, 09:42:37 AM
Quote from: Moto Motivo on January 11, 2013, 07:18:57 AM
Ducati 125 DOHC 4 cylinder.  [drool]
(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/Ducati_125_4_zps8fa42525.jpg)

Italians call him Topolino
(http://static-cl1.vanilladev.com/makethecut.vanillaforums.com/uploads/thumbnails/FileUpload/4f/0b0369387dd81a0c44fbc10a487068.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Billyzoom on January 11, 2013, 09:45:34 AM
I think this paint color/scheme kicks major ass.  


Quote from: DucNaked on December 31, 2012, 09:08:36 AM
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/A4A80B36-610E-41C4-83A0-7D117B3F597F-15067-00001AF620F2A8CE.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on January 11, 2013, 09:46:08 AM
Quote from: Raux on January 11, 2013, 09:42:37 AM
Italians call him Topolino
(http://static-cl1.vanilladev.com/makethecut.vanillaforums.com/uploads/thumbnails/FileUpload/4f/0b0369387dd81a0c44fbc10a487068.jpg)

[thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on January 11, 2013, 10:11:01 AM
Quote from: Billyzoom on January 11, 2013, 09:45:34 AM
I think this paint color/scheme kicks major ass.  



^ This! [thumbsup] [clap]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on January 11, 2013, 07:45:58 PM
The paul smart swingarms are the bee's knees.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 12, 2013, 08:48:28 AM
Quote from: JohnEE on January 11, 2013, 07:45:58 PM
The paul smart swingarms are the bee's knees.
???
(http://vrzhu.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451901a69e201053680f574970c-800wi)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on January 12, 2013, 09:07:44 AM
My sarcasm detector may be off today but just in case follow the link. (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bees%20knees)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on January 12, 2013, 10:12:21 AM
Quote from: Raux on January 11, 2013, 09:42:37 AM
Italians call him Topolino
(http://static-cl1.vanilladev.com/makethecut.vanillaforums.com/uploads/thumbnails/FileUpload/4f/0b0369387dd81a0c44fbc10a487068.jpg)
My grandpa owned a Tpolino, but it looked different :D

(http://img2.netcarshow.com/Fiat-Topolino_500_1936_800x600_wallpaper_02.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on January 12, 2013, 11:05:46 AM
Quote from: JohnEE on January 11, 2013, 07:45:58 PM
The paul smart swingarms are the bee's knees.

(http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/1pt21GW/beesKnees_zps3cb9fde4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on January 12, 2013, 03:53:50 PM
Epic win.

[bow_down]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on January 12, 2013, 06:01:03 PM
yup

[bow_down] [bow_down]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on January 12, 2013, 06:14:45 PM
Also, as cool as that swingarm is...

If you actually ride the thing, it tends to get a nice scuff at the bend on the right side from your boot heel. It's in juuuuuuuuuust the right spot to hit your foot as the suspension compresses.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Pedro-bot on January 12, 2013, 06:17:53 PM
Took me a minute to figure it out.  [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Pedro-bot on January 13, 2013, 06:28:41 AM
Not sure if this is a derby.

(http://bikerscafeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/0023-fp06059.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on January 13, 2013, 09:39:15 AM
Quote from: Buckethead on January 12, 2013, 06:14:45 PM
Also, as cool as that swingarm is...

If you actually ride the thing, it tends to get a nice scuff at the bend on the right side from your boot heel. It's in juuuuuuuuuust the right spot to hit your foot as the suspension compresses.

Only if you're a freak.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on January 13, 2013, 09:47:49 AM
Quote from: Pedro-bot on January 13, 2013, 06:28:41 AM
Not sure if this is a derby.

(http://bikerscafeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/0023-fp06059.jpg)

Any more pics of this one?  [popcorn]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on January 13, 2013, 02:09:25 PM
Quote from: DRKWNG on January 13, 2013, 09:39:15 AM
Only if you're a freak.

I wear size 13 shoes, so I guess I qualify.  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on January 13, 2013, 06:04:43 PM
Quote from: Pedro-bot on January 13, 2013, 06:28:41 AM
Not sure if this is a derby.

(http://bikerscafeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/0023-fp06059.jpg)

Love the orange.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Pedro-bot on January 13, 2013, 07:47:10 PM
Quote from: 1.21GW on January 13, 2013, 09:47:49 AM
Any more pics of this one?  [popcorn]

Can't seem to find it anymore. I'll post 'em up if I find the link again.

The moto doesn't visually do it for me. 
But I give the guy props for the cajones and smarts to buid a v8 ducati.

(http://bikerscafeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/45.jpg)

(http://bikerscafeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/53.jpg)

(http://bikerscafeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/63.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 13, 2013, 09:53:35 PM
Quote from: Pedro-bot on January 13, 2013, 07:47:10 PM
Can't seem to find it anymore. I'll post 'em up if I find the link again.

The moto doesn't visually do it for me. 
But I give the guy props for the cajones and smarts to buid a v8 ducati.



http://thekneeslider.com/ducati-elenore-868cc-v8/ (http://thekneeslider.com/ducati-elenore-868cc-v8/)

http://thekneeslider.com/ducati-elenore-v8-update/ (http://thekneeslider.com/ducati-elenore-v8-update/)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on January 14, 2013, 01:10:07 PM
Whoa....really like that BLUE bike stand!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Fergus on January 14, 2013, 03:25:50 PM
Quote from: 118811 on January 14, 2013, 01:10:07 PM
Whoa....really like that BLUE bike stand!!

That is a great idea - easier w/o exhaust in the way.

Nice of him to give Buddha a beer  [drink]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on January 14, 2013, 06:41:26 PM
Quote from: Fergus on January 14, 2013, 03:25:50 PM
Nice of him to give Buddha a beer  [drink]

If I understand Buddhism correctly---and I don't---Buddha is the beer.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on January 17, 2013, 08:00:46 AM
Probably a derby, but I think its worth it:
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/ducati-supersport-custom.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: monsta on January 20, 2013, 04:33:36 PM
monsta in the background... in good company!  8)

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/monsta904/CIMG3204.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: monsta on January 21, 2013, 02:38:29 AM
only 1 in Australia...

(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/319836_198437990294832_336066917_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 21, 2013, 06:43:51 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-puwEKjbVohU/UP0sKmNr0uI/AAAAAAAAqDY/IMbgH7WX0Ak/s1600/hohho+(5).jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 21, 2013, 06:48:03 PM
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/remastered11.jpg?w=941&h=744)
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/cimg43581.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Rl4IybrZWF0/THFMv80WzKI/AAAAAAAAEns/tQsmf-LslFI/s1600/7.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 21, 2013, 06:54:43 PM
(http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/3757773547_f8a29a670b_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: avizpls on January 25, 2013, 12:28:46 PM
http://grainedit.com/2013/01/25/italian-motorcycles-from-the-1950s-and-1960s/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GrainEdit+%28Grain+Edit%29 (http://grainedit.com/2013/01/25/italian-motorcycles-from-the-1950s-and-1960s/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GrainEdit+%28Grain+Edit%29)

a nice set of them
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: herm on January 25, 2013, 01:40:13 PM
LOVE this bike!

Quote from: DucHead on January 17, 2013, 08:00:46 AM
Probably a derby, but I think its worth it:
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/ducati-supersport-custom.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Oldfisti on January 25, 2013, 06:10:06 PM
Quote from: Pedro-bot on January 13, 2013, 06:28:41 AM
Not sure if this is a derby.

(http://bikerscafeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/0023-fp06059.jpg)


Someone stole the forks!

:o
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on January 26, 2013, 01:28:30 AM
front swingarm suspension  :o
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on January 26, 2013, 01:59:58 AM
(http://www.doc-kl.de/doc_home/images/stories/2012/DSC07600.JPG)

THe local DOC went to Glemseck 101 last year and posted this photo.

check out the fork protectors... subtle and functional
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: cicii on January 27, 2013, 06:08:11 PM
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e1U6SVaIKKw/TXU1Jsx_P9I/AAAAAAAAAT8/vJ9qK3EE0ik/s1600/main.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: FIFO on January 28, 2013, 01:06:15 AM

Spotted this Guzzi in Napoli a few weeks ago


(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/DSC00078_zpsfeb816af.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on February 11, 2013, 04:19:51 PM
Motto Guzzi from Rno Cycles, via BikeEXIF (http://www.bikeexif.com/custom-moto-guzzi-v50).  I like the sleek look. [thumbsup]  But check out that swing arm. :-\

(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/moto-guzzi-v50.jpg)

(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/moto-guzzi-v50-1.jpg)

(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/moto-guzzi-v50-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on February 11, 2013, 05:00:58 PM
Wow
That thing is awesome!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Fergus on February 11, 2013, 05:14:19 PM
Quote from: 1.21GW on February 11, 2013, 04:19:51 PM
  But check out that swing arm. :-\
Looks kind of like Truckinduc's rebel's swing arm...

Quote from: truckinduc on October 04, 2010, 07:21:19 PM
(http://i51.tinypic.com/op4g8n.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/2aim15f.jpg)

(http://i50.tinypic.com/2jg7z4h.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jaxduc on February 12, 2013, 07:19:02 AM
Quote from: 1.21GW on February 11, 2013, 04:19:51 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/moto-guzzi-v50-5.jpg)
I know the sbk lovers hate the size of the back tire... but I like it. it fits the bike
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Pedro-bot on February 12, 2013, 07:48:48 AM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/moto-guzzi-v50.jpg)

I really like it.

Only thing I'm trying to reconcile is:
1. Rake is too long for aggressive riding.
2. Despite the long rake, the riding position places rider in a very aggressive position.

So unless I missed something, the bike places rider in a riding position that contradicts the design.  ???

Is that about right? I'm no bike builder.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on February 12, 2013, 08:04:13 AM
Yeah, I agree.  If only the rear wheel was moved in about 3-4 inches.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on February 13, 2013, 01:40:56 AM
Quote from: jaxduc on February 12, 2013, 07:19:02 AM
I know the sbk lovers hate the size of the back tire... but I like it. it fits the bike
True. It's not as if the V50 motor puts out mega horsepower.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 14, 2013, 05:30:28 AM
(http://i46.tinypic.com/2ebvfw5.jpg)
(http://i46.tinypic.com/24n38er.jpg)
(http://i49.tinypic.com/2yx2jc7.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on February 14, 2013, 06:54:53 AM
^^^
T A S T E F U L
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on February 14, 2013, 07:58:11 AM
that really looks nice, but with the oil cooler mounted low (looks great, risks lots of debris in the fins) it seems that the pods would be getting very turbulent air - not conveniently directed like ram-air - a possible performance detriment... thoughts?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on February 14, 2013, 08:30:01 AM
Quote from: junior varsity on February 14, 2013, 07:58:11 AM
that really looks nice, but with the oil cooler mounted low (looks great, risks lots of debris in the fins) it seems that the pods would be getting very turbulent air - not conveniently directed like ram-air - a possible performance detriment... thoughts?

It's exactly in the same place on all the liquid cooled Ducati superbikes.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on February 14, 2013, 09:02:18 AM
yeah, i think you missed the point.  People move them below on the air-cooled bikes to either (a) look neato or (b) increase air-flow to the vertical cylinder.

It has nothing to do with the liquid-cooled bikes:  Their's are mounted on the bottom out of necessityâ€"there's nowhere else to put one.  Of the liquid-cooled Ducatis, the superbikes forego even more basic protection of the radiator/oil-cooler fins and ditch the rear end of the mudguard. Bad for stone/chip/debris protection, good for clearance distance to radiator/oil-cooler on an L-Twin, with its inherent geometry limitations.

What I was getting at is: If you are running pods, the nature of the air coming to the pods greatly affects performance characteristics. For this reason, equipping pods on machines with intakes on the 'rear' of the cylinders is do-able (see the gooses, above).
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Fergus on February 14, 2013, 10:41:42 AM
Quote from: junior varsity on February 14, 2013, 09:02:18 AM
What I was getting at is: If you are running pods, the nature of the air coming to the pods greatly affects performance characteristics. For this reason, equipping pods on machines with intakes on the 'rear' of the cylinders is do-able (see the gooses, above).
I wish I had a dyno, a big assed fan, and a couple of days to compare pods vs airbox vs open airbox in more realistic running airflow conditions. I'd also look at velocity stacks. Any of you guys seen anything like that?

I've got some pods sitting on my shelf. I think they'd look neato, but don't am afraid of sticking them on and making my girl bike (620) even slower.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on February 14, 2013, 07:40:52 PM
I installed a pair of alum velocity stacks from Velocity of Sound (AUS) with a pair of "booty" filters (made specifically for stacks). I have also run k&n pod filters. My bike with slightly baffled pipes really didn't like the pods but loves the stacks. They look cooler too which adds 3 horsepower... [cheeky]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on February 14, 2013, 11:56:51 PM
Quote from: Fergus on February 14, 2013, 10:41:42 AM
I wish I had a dyno, a big assed fan, and a couple of days to compare pods vs airbox vs open airbox in more realistic running airflow conditions. I'd also look at velocity stacks. Any of you guys seen anything like that?

I've got some pods sitting on my shelf. I think they'd look neato, but don't am afraid of sticking them on and making my girl bike (620) even slower.

I have conducted some "open airbox Vs pods" dyno tests. Punch that into the search function.  Also check out "Enlarged airbox and other airbox mods".
I just had to know.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on February 15, 2013, 07:38:40 PM
Quote from: Pedro-bot on February 12, 2013, 07:48:48 AM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/moto-guzzi-v50.jpg)

I really like it.

Only thing I'm trying to reconcile is:
1. Rake is too long for aggressive riding.
2. Despite the long rake, the riding position places rider in a very aggressive position.

So unless I missed something, the bike places rider in a riding position that contradicts the design.  ???

Is that about right? I'm no bike builder.

Looks like a Drag Bike set up.  [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on February 15, 2013, 10:46:30 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on February 15, 2013, 07:38:40 PM
Looks like a Drag Bike set up.  [evil]

Except that's no drag bike engine.   ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ddan on February 17, 2013, 02:44:55 PM
Tractor pull maybe?   ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zooom on February 21, 2013, 07:08:01 AM
this is miscellaneous cool parts on an italian bike build...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ducati-Other-/230932396551?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item35c4a4ba07 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ducati-Other-/230932396551?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item35c4a4ba07)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on February 21, 2013, 07:23:48 AM
That frame is unique alright..... BLASPHEMY!!!!! Cool build though
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zooom on February 21, 2013, 07:49:16 AM
Quote from: JohnEE on February 21, 2013, 07:23:48 AM
That frame is unique alright..... BLASPHEMY!!!!! Cool build though

Spondon isn't blasphemy at all....they build some awesome frames...and look at the swingarm to boot that they built!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on February 21, 2013, 07:51:10 AM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8108/8495545670_057a0e25b3_c.jpg)

I have NO information about this bike, but damn...  am I curious!  Only information I have is from the picture name "LEFAS-ducati".
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on February 21, 2013, 09:59:22 AM
Whats driving the cams?

Quote from: zooom on February 21, 2013, 07:49:16 AM
Spondon isn't blasphemy at all....they build some awesome frames...and look at the swingarm to boot that they built!

It's just weird not seeing  the trellis.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on February 21, 2013, 10:48:31 AM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on February 21, 2013, 07:51:10 AM
I have NO information about this bike, but damn...  am I curious!  Only information I have is from the picture name "LEFAS-ducati".

More info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lefas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lefas)
http://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/WO1997026178 (http://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/WO1997026178)
http://www.mlahanas.de/Greece/Info/Lefas.html (http://www.mlahanas.de/Greece/Info/Lefas.html)
------------------------------------------------------
Basic explanation of what's going on with that frame:

Conceptually, think of the outer fork tubes as being rigidly attached to the frame, and open at the top.

Inner sliders go out the top of the tubes, and there hold a rather complicated folding knee and linkage assembly.

That assembly connects to the handlebars, transmitting the handlebar motion to rotation of rods that go down the inside of the sliders.


At the bottom, the inner sliders hold a hub-center style wheel (like Bimota Tesi).

The rotation rods are linked to the hub.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on February 21, 2013, 12:10:46 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on February 21, 2013, 10:48:31 AM
Basic explanation of what's going on with that frame:

Conceptually, think of the outer fork tubes as being rigidly attached to the frame, and open at the top.

Inner sliders go out the top of the tubes, and there hold a rather complicated folding knee and linkage assembly.

That assembly connects to the handlebars, transmitting the handlebar motion to rotation of rods that go down the inside of the sliders.


At the bottom, the inner sliders hold a hub-center style wheel (like Bimota Tesi).

The rotation rods are linked to the hub.

TL;DR.

All I see is dark magic.

AWESOME dark magic.  [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on February 21, 2013, 01:59:55 PM
VERY, very cool sh*t going on there.   [thumbsup]

Wicked, evil dark magic handling mojo-stuffs.

LOOK AT THAT HEAD-ANGLE!  [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on February 22, 2013, 12:04:48 AM
Quote from: zooom on February 21, 2013, 07:49:16 AM
Spondon isn't blasphemy at all....they build some awesome frames...and look at the swingarm to boot that they built!
Yup.... they've been building highly regarded racing frames since I was a lad (and that's a while ago now  ;))

Although Derby is not in Italy AFAIK  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on February 22, 2013, 12:11:33 AM
Quote from: JohnEE on February 21, 2013, 09:59:22 AM
Whats driving the cams?
Kids  [roll]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jaxduc on February 22, 2013, 04:42:41 AM
Thats the most interesting bike I've seen in a long time
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Pedro-bot on February 22, 2013, 05:15:08 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on February 22, 2013, 12:11:33 AM
Kids  [roll]

[laugh]
I think he was kidding.

Quote from: jaxduc on February 22, 2013, 04:42:41 AM
Thats the most interesting bike I've seen in a long time

+1
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: BastrdHK on February 22, 2013, 05:21:36 AM
The front end is a lesson in "unconventional"!  Thank you for explaining the steering, my brain was hurting trying to figure it out. 

The Spondon, well.....technically sound and light as it may be......its ugly as hell  [thumbsdown]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 22, 2013, 05:31:33 AM
Quote from: JohnEE on February 21, 2013, 09:59:22 AM
Whats driving the cams?

It's just weird not seeing  the trellis.

Quote from: ungeheuer on February 22, 2013, 12:11:33 AM
Kids  [roll]

LOL

OMG it's a wet clutch too!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on February 22, 2013, 07:29:41 AM
Quote from: JohnEE on February 21, 2013, 09:59:22 AM
Whats driving the cams?

In case he wasn't kidding:

(http://farm1.staticflickr.com/89/265561910_6d2e380aa7_z.jpg?zz=1)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zooom on February 22, 2013, 07:35:58 AM
Quote from: JohnEE on February 21, 2013, 09:59:22 AM
Whats driving the cams?

a miniature version of this...

(http://img2-3.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/060802/12435__talladega_nights_l.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on February 22, 2013, 08:52:27 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on February 22, 2013, 12:11:33 AM
Kids  [roll]

that's funny
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on February 23, 2013, 04:58:10 AM
Quote from: BastrdHK on February 22, 2013, 05:21:36 AM
The Spondon, well.....technically sound and light as it may be......its ugly as hell  [thumbsdown]
There is that, yup.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on February 23, 2013, 03:04:31 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on February 22, 2013, 12:11:33 AM
Kids  [roll]
Guess i deserved that.  :P
Quote from: Buckethead on February 22, 2013, 07:29:41 AM
In case he wasn't kidding:

(http://farm1.staticflickr.com/89/265561910_6d2e380aa7_z.jpg?zz=1)

Thank you, i figured it was a shaft driven but i wasn't certain.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Fergus on February 24, 2013, 12:03:53 PM
J.L. Mekaniikka's '996 Compressore' from pipeburn.com
http://pipeburn.com/home/2011/10/4/jl-mekaniikkas-996-compressore.html (http://pipeburn.com/home/2011/10/4/jl-mekaniikkas-996-compressore.html)
(http://pipeburn.com/storage/04_10_2011_jlmekaniikka_bike_02_01.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1317733683696)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on February 24, 2013, 02:55:42 PM
^^ I think that one may have made an earlier appearance around here.....  Its worth repeating though, love that frame  [thumbsup]

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on February 24, 2013, 03:31:49 PM
I can't really picture ever being able to get the front wheel down on that bike. Just not physically possible.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on February 24, 2013, 04:55:49 PM
Quote from: Fergus on February 24, 2013, 12:03:53 PM
J.L. Mekaniikka's '996 Compressore' from pipeburn.com
http://pipeburn.com/home/2011/10/4/jl-mekaniikkas-996-compressore.html (http://pipeburn.com/home/2011/10/4/jl-mekaniikkas-996-compressore.html)
(http://pipeburn.com/storage/04_10_2011_jlmekaniikka_bike_02_01.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1317733683696)

Really like this tank.....but doesn't look like it would have much capacity!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Pedro-bot on February 24, 2013, 08:46:28 PM
Where's the radiator?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on February 24, 2013, 08:54:28 PM
I could be mistaken, but I believe it's under the seat.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on February 24, 2013, 08:58:25 PM
Quote from: Buckethead on February 24, 2013, 08:54:28 PM
I could be mistaken, but I believe it's under the seat.
I believe you are correct.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zooom on February 25, 2013, 09:46:34 AM
Quote from: Buckethead on February 24, 2013, 03:31:49 PM
I can't really picture ever being able to get the front wheel down on that bike. Just not physically possible.

SURE IT IS....when you turn it off and park it!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Rameses on February 25, 2013, 05:35:23 PM
Quote from: Buckethead on February 24, 2013, 08:54:28 PM
I could be mistaken, but I believe it's under the seat.


Talk about an ass-roaster...

Looks awesome though.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jaxduc on February 25, 2013, 06:43:42 PM
Wow. I like that for so many reasons
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 02, 2013, 06:19:40 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xcomh9KGsLQ/US87S5b2FoI/AAAAAAAA5JA/iqWZ2PKJqnA/s640/313326004784848.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-STAnIX1QmMI/US87STAmvdI/AAAAAAAA5I0/mQqp_XqhTGs/s640/312326006261529%2B%25281%2529.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oe8Dt1kJ_5o/US87Tri1RNI/AAAAAAAA5JY/Nm6Ll8j7MhM/s1600/314326003308167.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on March 02, 2013, 06:35:01 PM
Quote from: Travman on March 02, 2013, 06:19:40 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xcomh9KGsLQ/US87S5b2FoI/AAAAAAAA5JA/iqWZ2PKJqnA/s640/313326004784848.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-STAnIX1QmMI/US87STAmvdI/AAAAAAAA5I0/mQqp_XqhTGs/s640/312326006261529%2B%25281%2529.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oe8Dt1kJ_5o/US87Tri1RNI/AAAAAAAA5JY/Nm6Ll8j7MhM/s1600/314326003308167.jpg)

Gorgeous!!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: sofadriver on March 02, 2013, 07:23:19 PM
Quote from: Travman on March 02, 2013, 06:19:40 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xcomh9KGsLQ/US87S5b2FoI/AAAAAAAA5JA/iqWZ2PKJqnA/s640/313326004784848.jpg)


Wowie Zowie!  [drool]

what is that cyclinder in front of the shock?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: krolik on March 03, 2013, 09:08:46 AM
Quote from: sofadriver on March 02, 2013, 07:23:19 PM


what is that cyclinder in front of the shock?

Flux Capacitor.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on March 03, 2013, 02:42:05 PM
My guess would be PCV breather box, but that's just a guess.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 03, 2013, 05:44:05 PM
Quote from: Buckethead on March 03, 2013, 02:42:05 PM
My guess would be PCV breather box, but that's just a guess.

Not suspension gas can..
Not nitrous..
Not anything frame oriented as it's zip tied to the frame.

Breather mechanism might be the best guess. The bevel engine was very different than the belt heads but the breather was in a similar place (with the oil filter on TOP right in front of it...)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on March 03, 2013, 07:58:16 PM
If you look at the left and right side shots, you can see a tube running from behind the rear brake reservoir up and toward the general direction of the top of the tube. That, combined with

Quote from: ducatiz on March 03, 2013, 05:44:05 PM
Not suspension gas can..
Not nitrous..
Not anything frame oriented as it's zip tied to the frame.

that makes me think breather box.

Not a bad solution.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 04, 2013, 05:23:56 PM
(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m568/gpmotoring/DSC_0002.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on March 04, 2013, 10:19:59 PM
Definitely a looker.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on March 05, 2013, 11:24:16 AM
Oh my....... (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-860ss?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Bikeexif+%28Bike+EXIF%29)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ducati-860SS.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 05, 2013, 04:07:51 PM
Quote from: JohnEE on March 05, 2013, 11:24:16 AM
Oh my....... (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-860ss?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Bikeexif+%28Bike+EXIF%29)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ducati-860SS.jpg)
There is a pretty good story that I'd never heard before...
http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-860ss#more-15136 (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-860ss#more-15136)

I liked this pic.  Are those Desmo rocker arms chrome plated or just highly polished?
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ducati-860SS-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on March 05, 2013, 05:54:38 PM
high polish it appears to me.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 06, 2013, 09:59:00 AM
Quote from: junior varsity on March 05, 2013, 05:54:38 PM
high polish it appears to me.
I think so too.  Also, I don't think motorcycle makers didn't start chroming rockers until much later. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 06, 2013, 10:01:24 AM
Replica of a prototype 750 Sport.  Note the cool paint scheme and the curved exhaust pipes.

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/750Sport_Prototype1_zpsefb31255.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/750Sport_Prototype2_zpsb68826c1.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/750Sport_Prototype3_zps7dc8cc55.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on March 06, 2013, 10:40:07 AM
Quote from: Travman on March 05, 2013, 04:07:51 PM
I liked this pic.  Are those Desmo rocker arms chrome plated or just highly polished?
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ducati-860SS-4.jpg)

What gets me is the bolt used to retain the valve guide...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 06, 2013, 11:22:44 AM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on March 06, 2013, 10:40:07 AM
What gets me is the bolt used to retain the valve guide...
The bolt was probably added for insurance.  Maybe they had a problem with the valve guides pulling out.  Did you get a chance to read the story behind that bike?

http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-860ss#more-15136 (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-860ss#more-15136) 

I thought it was a pretty good story for Ducati, sort of like an Australian version of Paul Smart's Imola 200 win in 1972 or Cook Neilson's Daytona win in 1977.  Perhaps that bike contributed to Ducati's popularity in Australia.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 06, 2013, 11:29:33 AM
Quote from: Travman on March 06, 2013, 11:22:44 AM
The bolt was probably added for insurance.  Maybe they had a problem with the valve guides pulling out.  Did you get a chance to read the story behind that bike?

It was.  If you can find a socket-head bolt on a bevel Ducati, then it is not original.  All slotted screws and hex-heads originally. 

I can't imagine a bevel valve guide pulling out.  They are in pretty damn tight, but then again, maybe they thought 860cc was the bomb.  Literally.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on March 06, 2013, 12:00:28 PM
Travman,

You find the coolest vintage bikes!!!

[thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 06, 2013, 01:38:12 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on March 06, 2013, 11:29:33 AM
It was.  If you can find a socket-head bolt on a bevel Ducati, then it is not original.  All slotted screws and hex-heads originally. 
Good to know.  I know the seat is not orginal on my Darmah and the two bolts that hold that seat on from the underside are the only socket-head bolts that I've noticed. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 06, 2013, 01:57:18 PM
Quote from: 118811 on March 06, 2013, 12:00:28 PM
Travman,

You find the coolest vintage bikes!!!

[thumbsup]
Thanks, but I'm just derbying what I saw on Bevel Heaven.

http://www.bevelheaven.com/ (http://www.bevelheaven.com/)

If you liked the prototype of the 750 Sport take a look at these pics of prototype 750 GT's from around 1970.  I dig the shorter seat.  It gives the bike different stance.  Notice the smaller tank with graphics and badges similar to previous single cylinder models.  Also, you can't miss the huge 4 leading shoe drum brakes that didn't make it to the production bike.  By that time you needed disk brakes to keep up with the competition.  
(http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20B/Ducati%20750GT%20Prototype.jpg)
(http://www.ducati.com.au/pub/image.do?rule=white-border2&src=/cms-web/fs//img/Heritage/Modelli/Heritage_Mod_A1971-78_750-GT_01_prototipo_634x357.jpg/Heritage_Mod_A1971-78_750-GT_01_prototipo_634x357_634x357.jpg&output=PNG&quality=m&cache=true&httpCache=true&interpolation=bicubic2&width=634&color=D8D8D8&height=356&ext=image.png)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on March 06, 2013, 03:36:35 PM

   (http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/guzzi_zpsf394eca1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on March 06, 2013, 07:52:36 PM
As most of you would know, I do love me a Moto Guzzi..... but for that ^^  I'll make an exception.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dry Martini on March 07, 2013, 03:35:57 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on March 06, 2013, 07:52:36 PM
As most of you would know, I do love me a Moto Guzzi..... but for that ^^  I'll make an exception.

+1 that resembles a piece of farm machinery more than a motorcycle.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 07, 2013, 07:44:34 AM
Quote from: stopintime on March 06, 2013, 03:36:35 PM
   (http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/guzzi_zpsf394eca1.jpg)

the salami slicer next to the footpeg seals the deal
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: BastrdHK on March 07, 2013, 03:32:20 PM
I love the rear, "wind up" suspension!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on March 07, 2013, 10:32:52 PM
Quote from: Dry Martini on March 07, 2013, 03:35:57 AM


+1 that resembles a piece of farm machinery more than a motorcycle.

As do most Guzzi's.     [cheeky]  [laugh]  [cheeky]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: rendang on March 08, 2013, 02:01:02 AM
Quotehttp://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-860ss#more-15136 

I thought it was a pretty good story for Ducati, sort of like an Australian version of Paul Smart's Imola 200 win in 1972 or Cook Neilson's Daytona win in 1977.  Perhaps that bike contributed to Ducati's popularity in Australia.
Posted on: Yesterday at 04:40:07 AM
I watched that race and it WAS extra special, it was the only time I saw a Ducati win a race in the 70's !  There were a couple of 750 sports which did ok, about 4th and 10th I think, against a horde of Z1's. We did have a big advantage though, Ducati's were the only marque which didn't have to make a fuel stop. Great days.

     
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 08, 2013, 05:53:54 AM
Quote from: rendang on March 08, 2013, 02:01:02 AM
    I watched that race and it WAS extra special, it was the only time I saw a Ducati win a race in the 70's !  There were a couple of 750 sports which did ok, about 4th and 10th I think, against a horde of Z1's. We did have a big advantage though, Ducati's were the only marque which didn't have to make a fuel stop. Great days.
[thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on March 08, 2013, 06:08:46 PM
Sorry to break up the vintage love fest.....but this..... [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool]
(http://moto.pierobonframes.com/cache/widgetkit/gallery/3/01-6ee76ca7ea.jpg)
More info here (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/pierobon-x60r-update/)

You can build it as a kit too.......hrum......super duper track weapon...some day...some day.. [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on March 08, 2013, 06:36:31 PM
Maybe I should just do that with my SC instead of selling it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 08, 2013, 06:48:57 PM
Quote from: JohnEE on March 08, 2013, 06:08:46 PM
Sorry to break up the vintage love fest.....but this..... [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool]
(http://moto.pierobonframes.com/cache/widgetkit/gallery/3/01-6ee76ca7ea.jpg)
More info here (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/pierobon-x60r-update/)

You can build it as a kit too.......hrum......super duper track weapon...some day...some day.. [evil]

Never seen those before.  :P


http://www.pierobonframes.com/en/ (http://www.pierobonframes.com/en/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on March 08, 2013, 07:28:46 PM
Quote from: DRKWNG on March 08, 2013, 06:36:31 PM
Maybe I should just do that with my SC instead of selling it.

YES YOU SHOULD!!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on March 08, 2013, 07:39:55 PM
Nah.  I'd still be dealing with the same issue of wanting more "go" in the mountains.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on March 09, 2013, 08:01:55 AM
(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/64133_501986776524722_749171431_n.jpg)

Ducati Saarland put this together

'94 750 SS

They are checking interest do see if they'll build kits.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 09, 2013, 12:42:39 PM
Quote from: Raux on March 09, 2013, 08:01:55 AM
(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/64133_501986776524722_749171431_n.jpg)
Nice!  Anymore pics?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on March 09, 2013, 02:17:01 PM
Quote from: Travman on March 09, 2013, 12:42:39 PM
Nice!  Anymore pics?

I didnt take any, but the shop will have some up soon they said, I'll post them later
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: monsta on March 09, 2013, 03:47:18 PM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on March 06, 2013, 10:40:07 AM
What gets me is the bolt used to retain the valve guide...
I was going to say that when I was at VeeTwo we used that method to retain valves on race engines, but reading the story I see it WAS a VeeTwo engine with the 60deg intake.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on March 11, 2013, 07:33:52 AM
(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225576_353845434721973_300969510_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/886453_353843531388830_796168538_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: triangleforge on March 11, 2013, 04:04:31 PM
Up today on Lloyd Brothers Racing's FB Page: Henry Wile's ride for the coming season:

(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/150413_562403370459900_38866313_n.jpg)

Not sure it's an Italian bike per se, but the heart comes from the mother country!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 11, 2013, 04:19:22 PM
Quote from: triangleforge on March 11, 2013, 04:04:31 PM
Up today on Lloyd Brothers Racing's FB Page: Henry Wile's ride for the coming season:

(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/150413_562403370459900_38866313_n.jpg)

Not sure it's an Italian bike per se, but the heart comes from the mother country!

[evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Fergus on March 11, 2013, 04:31:08 PM
Quote from: triangleforge on March 11, 2013, 04:04:31 PM
(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/150413_562403370459900_38866313_n.jpg)
Why the spoked wheels? Vintage class or is there some flat track advantage?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: BastrdHK on March 11, 2013, 05:34:38 PM
They are tubeless, and stronger than solid wheels.   The tracks get incredibly rough in some cases.  One of Bill Werner's Kawi's broke a magnesium wheel in Lima, OH (very rough cushion track) rider walked away.....could have been ugly.

Nice find TF [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 11, 2013, 06:53:56 PM
Quote from: Fergus on March 11, 2013, 04:31:08 PM
Why the spoked wheels? Vintage class or is there some flat track advantage?

Ever watch Motocross?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on March 16, 2013, 03:21:19 AM
Aaaarrgh.  My eyes!!

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/wdoAAOxy14VRP9wD/$T2eC16hHJIQE9qUHuz4SBRP9wDHpvw~~60_3.JPG)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/tpUAAMXQhuVRP91k/$T2eC16NHJF0E9nmFQinLBRP91jlK3Q~~60_3.JPG)

Moto Morini what were you thinking :o [puke].

I should buy it  >>  http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MOTO-MORINI-501-Excaliber-Italian-chopper-/190810925390?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item2c6d37a94e (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MOTO-MORINI-501-Excaliber-Italian-chopper-/190810925390?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item2c6d37a94e)  <<  Just to put it out of its misery and preserve the honour of the brand.

make the beast with two backs me dead.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howie on March 16, 2013, 03:33:04 AM
WOW!  That makes an Indiana look like a masterpiece.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on March 16, 2013, 03:51:02 AM
Quote from: howie on March 16, 2013, 03:33:04 AM
WOW!  That makes an Indiana look like a masterpiece.

I was just thinking that.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MendoDave on March 16, 2013, 06:06:07 AM
It looks like a distorted Honda Rebel
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: rgramjet on March 16, 2013, 07:03:08 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on March 16, 2013, 03:21:19 AM
Aaaarrgh.  My eyes!!

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/wdoAAOxy14VRP9wD/$T2eC16hHJIQE9qUHuz4SBRP9wDHpvw~~60_3.JPG)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/tpUAAMXQhuVRP91k/$T2eC16NHJF0E9nmFQinLBRP91jlK3Q~~60_3.JPG)

Moto Morini what were you thinking :o [puke].

I should buy it  >>  http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MOTO-MORINI-501-Excaliber-Italian-chopper-/190810925390?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item2c6d37a94e (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MOTO-MORINI-501-Excaliber-kItalian-chopper-/190810925390?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item2c6d37a94e)  <<  Just to put it out of its misery and preserve the honour of the brand.

make the beast with two backs me dead.



Whats worse, this Moto Morini or a Paso?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 16, 2013, 09:19:06 AM
I'm sure if we search for we could find the thread which had all the ugliest bikes in it like the Indiana and this Morini. It is probably ready for a return from the dead thread archives.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on March 16, 2013, 05:02:18 PM
that is very cool.  i'd love an indiana more tho.  i could make it the service loan bike, just to see how many would piss and moan and refuse to ride it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on March 16, 2013, 05:08:06 PM
Quote from: brad black on March 16, 2013, 05:02:18 PM
that is very cool.  i'd love an indiana more tho.  i could make it the service loan bike, just to see how many would piss and moan and refuse to ride it.
...or you could put a Sportster in the fleet. ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dry Martini on March 16, 2013, 05:52:16 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 16, 2013, 05:08:06 PM
...or you could put a Sportster in the fleet. ;)

I would rather ride the Sportster than either of those two eye sores.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on March 16, 2013, 05:55:51 PM
Quote from: Dry Martini on March 16, 2013, 05:52:16 PM
I would rather ride the Sportster than either of those two eye sores.
Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dry Martini on March 16, 2013, 07:26:31 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 16, 2013, 05:55:51 PMImitation is the most sincere form of flattery.

 The Indiana and that Moto Morini were terrible imitators!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on March 17, 2013, 01:18:54 AM
a sportser is a harley right?  i don't do them.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on March 18, 2013, 12:43:50 PM
(http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/894627_171339183016462_47285778_o.jpg)   [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on March 18, 2013, 01:48:31 PM
Yeah its Italian...kinda gaudy, tho
The Versace of Ducati [roll]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on March 18, 2013, 10:55:04 PM
Quote from: 118811 on March 18, 2013, 01:48:31 PM
Yeah its Italian...kinda gaudy, tho
The Versace of Ducati [roll]
huh?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucNaked on April 09, 2013, 10:13:53 AM
 [drool]

(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/6DDFF883-0C1E-475D-AFF6-D2F864B61A9B-3142-0000052E11470096_zpsb5a79c6e.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on April 09, 2013, 10:30:18 AM
don't like the upside down exhaust. hate the tank, don't like open belt covers, what weird color are the forks?
the sparkle... eh
everything else is  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MendoDave on April 09, 2013, 11:32:50 AM
I like the whole thing.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on April 09, 2013, 11:10:54 PM
Quote from: Mendo Dave on April 09, 2013, 11:32:50 AM
I like the whole thing.

yup
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on April 10, 2013, 06:48:35 AM
too many colours
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on April 10, 2013, 07:45:08 AM
Quote from: Raux on April 09, 2013, 10:30:18 AM
don't like the upside down exhaust. hate the tank, don't like open belt covers, what weird color are the forks?
the sparkle... eh
everything else is  [thumbsup]
+1
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on April 10, 2013, 11:36:10 AM
Ducati Condor A350 Scrambler '74 Swiss Army

   (http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/DucatiCondorA35074SwissArmy_zpsc12b9b05.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Oberon on April 13, 2013, 06:59:41 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on March 08, 2010, 05:17:39 PM
Hoping someone knows more about this one
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/RD350b/Cafe/sider.jpg)
It's a Steelhart frame,English streetfighters icon...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: sofadriver on April 14, 2013, 08:50:09 AM
Quote from: DucNaked on April 09, 2013, 10:13:53 AM
[drool]

(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/6DDFF883-0C1E-475D-AFF6-D2F864B61A9B-3142-0000052E11470096_zpsb5a79c6e.jpg)

ick  [puke]
looks like they opened up the bling catalogs and just ordered one of everything.
they could at least cut the brackets off the frame.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Mhanis on April 14, 2013, 09:06:12 AM
Quote from: Oberon on April 13, 2013, 06:59:41 PM
It's a Steelhart frame,English streetfighters icon...

I am pretty sure I wouldn't want to put my sack in that seat to tank "V".

Mark

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Anchorism on April 14, 2013, 05:51:51 PM
ran across a cool find today.... Icon 1000's "The Operator" SS900
(http://icon1000.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/NoMoreHeroes7.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on April 14, 2013, 06:18:16 PM
Quote from: sofadriver on April 14, 2013, 08:50:09 AM
ick  [puke]
looks like they opened up the bling catalogs and just ordered one of everything.
they could at least cut the brackets off the frame.

LOL!!!
Exactly
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: krolik on April 15, 2013, 12:18:30 AM
Quote from: Anchorism on April 14, 2013, 05:51:51 PM
ran across a cool find today.... Icon 1000's "The Operator" SS900
(http://icon1000.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/NoMoreHeroes7.jpg)

IO saw this bike in person last year at a motorcycle show in Portland.
Title: For ducatiz ;-)
Post by: Curmudgeon on April 17, 2013, 12:30:58 AM
Son delivered the Chimera to PA near New Hope. Guess he likes it as he's parked in the mud room next to the kitchen in the main house!  8)

Came back with a 35,000 mile, belt-serviced, etc. 328 GTS in his trailer which we'll play with before he sells that. ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg0im2lSddc
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on April 21, 2013, 07:23:13 PM
(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/904869_454933057922045_752454587_o.jpg)

This bike already looked good. But gulf livery looks makes it look even better.  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on April 21, 2013, 09:38:10 PM
Not sure about gulf livery with the seafoam-green frame, but I'd sure like to see what the rest of the exhaust looks like.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: junior varsity on April 22, 2013, 09:01:37 AM
I agree re: the frame - perhaps make it match the blue of the Gulf scheme or paint it black, but I didn't notice it at first!  Likewise, I'd prefer the gold of the forks be changed to black (via vinyl or anodizing) so it doesn't contrast so much. 

The pipe is a bit OCC for me..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on April 22, 2013, 11:47:14 AM
likely its a PS silver originally and he didnt want to ruin the value, and picked up a second set of bodywork for a change

and yes.. .hate the pipe
Title: Re: For ducatiz ;-)
Post by: Raux on April 22, 2013, 11:48:25 AM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on April 17, 2013, 12:30:58 AM
Son delivered the Chimera to PA near New Hope. Guess he likes it as he's parked in the mud room next to the kitchen in the main house!  8)

Came back with a 35,000 mile, belt-serviced, etc. 328 GTS in his trailer which we'll play with before he sells that. ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg0im2lSddc

passed a Tasmin on Sunday.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on April 22, 2013, 12:33:48 PM
Quote from: Buckethead on April 21, 2013, 09:38:10 PM
Not sure about gulf livery with the seafoam-green frame, but I'd sure like to see what the rest of the exhaust looks like.

I didn't notice that at first also. Raux is probably right about maintaining value. The Zards for the Paul Smart would like alot better than these slash cut ones
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on April 22, 2013, 11:04:20 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/a70f32e07928ca9ac9f45a76fc2d63c0.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Grampa on April 22, 2013, 11:20:36 PM
neato [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MendoDave on April 23, 2013, 12:56:56 AM
I like the paint. The rear brake disk is almost non existent.
Looks good.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 23, 2013, 08:27:56 AM
I like it too.  Very minimalistic, and the upswept cans work.  Simple and to the point.

The rear rotor is like a toothpick!  wtf?  that's one way to keep it cool...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MendoDave on April 23, 2013, 08:32:03 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 23, 2013, 08:27:56 AM
I like it too.  Very minimalistic, and the upswept cans work.  Simple and to the point.

The rear rotor is like a toothpick!  wtf?  that's one way to keep it cool...

I guess there are a few molecules for the puck to squeeze on. Who needs rear brakes anyway.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on April 23, 2013, 12:09:51 PM
He even drilled out the bracket for the caliper, that's dedication.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jaxduc on April 23, 2013, 01:40:44 PM
Quote from: JohnEE on April 23, 2013, 12:09:51 PM
He even drilled out the bracket for the caliper, that's dedication.
8)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 23, 2013, 05:20:27 PM
 [thumbsup] I thought I'd seen every color combination. I've seen gloss olive drab with a black framed S2R. But I've never seen olive drab green with the gold frame. It looks tough.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on April 23, 2013, 06:18:00 PM
Quote from: Travman on April 23, 2013, 05:20:27 PM
[thumbsup] I thought I'd seen every color combination. I've seen gloss olive drab with a black framed S2R. But I've never seen olive drab green with the gold frame. It looks tough.

Go ahead and hate me....

Drab is DRAB    [thumbsdown]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 23, 2013, 08:26:14 PM
Quote from: JohnEE on April 23, 2013, 12:09:51 PM
He even drilled out the bracket for the caliper, that's dedication.

Ouch, probably not too smart on a model that doesn't have the free floating brake with support rod.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Betty on April 24, 2013, 06:10:54 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 23, 2013, 08:26:14 PM
Ouch, probably not too smart on a model that doesn't have the free floating brake with support rod.

But seriously ... you couldn't leave the bracket alone with that rotor
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on April 25, 2013, 03:22:13 PM
(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/417654_356363587803491_119400126_n.jpg)

(http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/66404_356363941136789_80394406_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on April 25, 2013, 03:32:04 PM
Interesting collection of parts! ;) Monster engine? What else can you identify? Looks like fun!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Steve.In.Atlanta on April 25, 2013, 03:41:36 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on April 22, 2013, 11:04:20 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/a70f32e07928ca9ac9f45a76fc2d63c0.jpg)

Is that Lorin's bike?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 25, 2013, 05:28:29 PM
Quote from: Steve.In.Atlanta on April 25, 2013, 03:41:36 PM
Is that Lorin's bike?

Why do you ask
(http://content7.flixster.com/question/63/12/67/6312673_std.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Steve.In.Atlanta on April 25, 2013, 05:30:33 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 25, 2013, 05:28:29 PM
Why do you ask

I know Lorin, he does my valves & belts plus whatever else I can't do. Good guy.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 25, 2013, 05:31:12 PM
Quote from: Steve.In.Atlanta on April 25, 2013, 05:30:33 PM
I know Lorin, he does my valves & belts plus whatever else I can't do. Good guy.

Was that before or after Bonanza?

(http://content7.flixster.com/question/63/12/67/6312673_std.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Steve.In.Atlanta on April 25, 2013, 05:32:16 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 25, 2013, 05:31:12 PM
Was that before or after Bonanza?

I'm lost.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Grampa on April 25, 2013, 05:44:03 PM
 [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MendoDave on April 25, 2013, 06:47:06 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 25, 2013, 05:31:12 PM
Was that before or after Bonanza?

(http://content7.flixster.com/question/63/12/67/6312673_std.jpg)

I drove out to Bonanza yesterday. Nice little town...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on April 25, 2013, 09:22:13 PM
 I went to lunch with a friend and his Guzzi.........

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-V3LWLkDKzHY/UXnR84hD98I/AAAAAAAAAmg/djc0Lm7_nLI/s640/0425031233.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on April 25, 2013, 09:29:07 PM
Nice truck! Moses is checking yours out though.  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on April 25, 2013, 09:57:45 PM
Quote from: Raux on April 25, 2013, 03:22:13 PM
(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/417654_356363587803491_119400126_n.jpg)

(http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/66404_356363941136789_80394406_n.jpg)

Fuuuuuuuuuuck yeah.  [thumbsup]

Also, I'm highly intrigued by that exhaust.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 25, 2013, 10:40:37 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on April 25, 2013, 09:29:07 PM
Nice truck! Moses is checking yours out though.  ;)

that's Jerry Garcia
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 25, 2013, 10:46:18 PM
Quote from: Steve.In.Atlanta on April 25, 2013, 05:32:16 PM
I'm lost.

It's all good.  Lorin approves.
(http://static.tvgcdn.net/MediaBin/Galleries/Imported/BioPix/Mi/bio01/lorne-greene1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on April 25, 2013, 11:28:32 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 25, 2013, 10:40:37 PM
that's Jerry Garcia
Your generation, not mine! ;) Suppose it's plausible.

Did you catch the Chimera video I posted for you?

Now, tell me which frame is used on that special above.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 25, 2013, 11:38:03 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on April 25, 2013, 11:28:32 PM
Your generation, not mine! ;) Suppose it's plausible.

Did you catch the Chimera video I posted for you?

Now, tell me which frame is used on that special above.

I did NOT see the video!!  Where??

Which special?  The guzzi 1100 sport?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on April 25, 2013, 11:45:19 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 25, 2013, 11:38:03 PM
I did NOT see the video!!  Where??

Which special?  The guzzi 1100 sport?
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg1161137#msg1161137 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg1161137#msg1161137)
This bike:
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg1163698#msg1163698 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg1163698#msg1163698)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on April 25, 2013, 11:50:26 PM
Quote from: Buckethead on April 25, 2013, 09:57:45 PM
Fuuuuuuuuuuck yeah.  [thumbsup]
+1

Quote from: Buckethead on April 25, 2013, 09:57:45 PMAlso, I'm highly intrigued by that exhaust.
+1
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 25, 2013, 11:52:09 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on April 25, 2013, 11:45:19 PM

This bike:
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg1163698#msg1163698 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg1163698#msg1163698)

i thought it was just a dressed up sport classic GT

(http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2008models/2008-Ducati-SportClassic-GT1000d.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on April 25, 2013, 11:57:42 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 25, 2013, 11:52:09 PM
i thought it was just a dressed up sport classic GT

(http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2008models/2008-Ducati-SportClassic-GT1000d.jpg)
+1
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on April 26, 2013, 12:00:15 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 25, 2013, 11:52:09 PM
i thought it was just a dressed up sport classic GT
Guess you're right. Never realized they had the classic chain/axle adjusters.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on April 26, 2013, 12:00:25 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 25, 2013, 11:52:09 PM
i thought it was just a dressed up sport classic GT

(http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2008models/2008-Ducati-SportClassic-GT1000d.jpg)

Yup.

GT1000 with a GIANT rear knobbly.

Some tasty little mods on it. The bar end indicators are a nice touch.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on April 26, 2013, 12:07:53 AM
Quote from: Buckethead on April 25, 2013, 09:57:45 PM
Also, I'm highly intrigued by that exhaust.
Since no one else responded... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-byYpODIfs
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MendoDave on April 26, 2013, 01:05:04 AM
Another sighting?

Where elvis?

Dont they hang out with jimmy hendrix?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: rozer on April 26, 2013, 05:07:30 AM
Quote from: Buckethead on April 25, 2013, 09:57:45 PM

Also, I'm highly intrigued by that exhaust.

They look like Leo Vincie's to me:
(http://www.bellissimoto.com/images/F1674_FD-7935_4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on April 26, 2013, 08:52:36 AM
It looks like a take on the NCR shotgun exhaust.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g6UeC7xk9cE/T1YvwOPRRGI/AAAAAAAAM3w/Wsg4j9zz3ow/s1600/SPORT+CLASSIC+1100+NEW+BLUE+ncr.jpg)

But given the fact that they had to move the battery box to get that routing just in front of the rear wheel, I'm gonna guess it was probably custom.

Definitely a tasty piece of kit.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 26, 2013, 12:34:35 PM
Quote from: Buckethead on April 26, 2013, 08:52:36 AM
It looks like a take on the NCR shotgun exhaust.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g6UeC7xk9cE/T1YvwOPRRGI/AAAAAAAAM3w/Wsg4j9zz3ow/s1600/SPORT+CLASSIC+1100+NEW+BLUE+ncr.jpg)

But given the fact that they had to move the battery box to get that routing just in front of the rear wheel, I'm gonna guess it was probably custom.

Definitely a tasty piece of kit.

that bike is what happens when you have an OCD mechanic on cocaine.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on April 26, 2013, 05:04:18 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 26, 2013, 12:34:35 PM
that bike is what happens when you have an OCD mechanic on cocaine.

And more money than you know what to do with. The NCR catalog is a tease.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 26, 2013, 05:42:21 PM
Quote from: JohnEE on April 26, 2013, 05:04:18 PM
And more money than you know what to do with. The NCR catalog is a tease.

Tell me about it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Fergus on April 26, 2013, 06:24:38 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 25, 2013, 10:40:37 PM
that's Jerry Garcia
Or Lorn Greene
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on April 26, 2013, 06:27:46 PM
Quote from: Fergus on April 26, 2013, 06:24:38 PM

Or Lorn Greene

Or Lorne Greene.  :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 26, 2013, 07:02:27 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on April 26, 2013, 06:27:46 PM
Or Lorne Greene.  :D

Actually, ever since I left the Galactica, I spelled it "Lorin."

(http://www.sitcomsonline.com/photopost/data/2019/lg1.JPG)



http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg1163738#msg1163738 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg1163738#msg1163738)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 27, 2013, 06:34:55 PM
Nice work by Ad Hoc Café Racers.  Before:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3J9lkhrmWmc/UXWNCB_RD1I/AAAAAAAANP4/KnIMA5kvuWU/s640/DSCF0142.JPG)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EyyBiqZRYv0/UXWNamxYdjI/AAAAAAAANQI/VCkI7xNnXtg/s640/IMG_3649.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 27, 2013, 06:40:56 PM
After:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YGweHjI2Shs/UXVYwl64TGI/AAAAAAAA8Ko/TbjfSXvfjD0/s640/adhoc-001.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FMnOpk_PYZE/UXVYrhYSo0I/AAAAAAAA8KY/t4MQdJh7ePw/s640/adhoc-002.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WzWFtw8ugZE/UXVYwH-dwUI/AAAAAAAA8Kg/ng9EGTqm6rY/s640/adhoc.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 27, 2013, 06:45:04 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZSW5UNOszlc/T93nSN0d-GI/AAAAAAAACHM/GGcoWXHYZSQ/s1600/morini+ad+hoc.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: justinrhenry on April 27, 2013, 06:45:19 PM
 [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 27, 2013, 07:28:46 PM
poor Alazzurra.. 
Quote from: Travman on April 27, 2013, 06:40:56 PM
After:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YGweHjI2Shs/UXVYwl64TGI/AAAAAAAA8Ko/TbjfSXvfjD0/s640/adhoc-001.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on April 28, 2013, 07:27:19 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 27, 2013, 07:28:46 PM
poor Alazzurra.. 
I like it.  Better than before, I mean :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dry Martini on April 28, 2013, 08:54:06 AM
Quote from: HotIce on April 28, 2013, 07:27:19 AM
I like it.  Better than before, I mean :)

+1 that original seat was ugly, for starters.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 28, 2013, 09:40:27 AM
Quote from: Dry Martini on April 28, 2013, 08:54:06 AM
+1 that original seat was ugly, for starters.

THe original seat is a two-up seat, but it can be worked around quite well if the fairing bits are still there:

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/alazzurra-custom/4697f1bf.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dry Martini on April 29, 2013, 03:46:00 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 28, 2013, 09:40:27 AM
THe original seat is a two-up seat, but it can be worked around quite well if the fairing bits are still there:

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/alazzurra-custom/4697f1bf.jpg)

Yes in original form the bike looks good, but considering the "before" condition, the conversion turned out well.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on April 29, 2013, 04:32:07 AM
there seems to have been quite a lot of allazuras in the usa.  hardly ever seen one out here.

that morini is cool.  classic frame design helps with the cafe look.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 29, 2013, 04:54:16 AM
Quote from: brad black on April 29, 2013, 04:32:07 AM
there seems to have been quite a lot of allazuras in the usa.  hardly ever seen one out here.
I don't know. I have never actually seen one. I check the all the sites bikes are listed and only very rarely see these for sale.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 29, 2013, 05:41:05 AM
Quote from: Travman on April 29, 2013, 04:54:16 AM
I don't know. I have never actually seen one. I check the all the sites bikes are listed and only very rarely see these for sale.

I buy all the ones that pop up around here
Quote from: brad black on April 29, 2013, 04:32:07 AM
there seems to have been quite a lot of allazuras in the usa.  hardly ever seen one out here.

that morini is cool.  classic frame design helps with the cafe look.


About 3000 were brought here.   None to Oz that I've heard of.  Cagiva didn't export to Oz during that period.  However you got a lot more 650sl Pantahs.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 29, 2013, 09:05:16 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 29, 2013, 05:41:05 AM
I buy all the ones that pop up around here
I was going to make a comment that you were probably hoarding all the existing ones on the east coast.  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 29, 2013, 09:05:25 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jR0GQ6TqUH8/UX4wYsRbVWI/AAAAAAAA8o4/Z2gIuYyV-R8/s640/904434_453550008059369_482841714_o.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T4PliIFGxXI/UX4wYCnhsnI/AAAAAAAA8os/j9RgyXUkQD4/s640/476817_453549931392710_872037261_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dry Martini on April 29, 2013, 09:33:22 AM
Quote from: Travman on April 29, 2013, 09:05:25 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jR0GQ6TqUH8/UX4wYsRbVWI/AAAAAAAA8o4/Z2gIuYyV-R8/s640/904434_453550008059369_482841714_o.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T4PliIFGxXI/UX4wYCnhsnI/AAAAAAAA8os/j9RgyXUkQD4/s640/476817_453549931392710_872037261_o.jpg)

What model fuel tank I that?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 29, 2013, 09:55:15 AM
Quote from: Travman on April 29, 2013, 09:05:16 AM
I was going to make a comment that you were probably hoarding all the existing ones on the east coast.  ;D


I'm not, but I know a dozen people that have one in their garage or storage.  More than that probably. 

Ed Milich in CA has probably bought and parted 20-30 in the last 5-6 years.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 29, 2013, 09:56:35 AM
Quote from: Travman on April 29, 2013, 09:05:25 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jR0GQ6TqUH8/UX4wYsRbVWI/AAAAAAAA8o4/Z2gIuYyV-R8/s640/904434_453550008059369_482841714_o.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T4PliIFGxXI/UX4wYCnhsnI/AAAAAAAA8os/j9RgyXUkQD4/s640/476817_453549931392710_872037261_o.jpg)

I Like that.  SBK with a 2v motor.

Quote from: Dry Martini on April 29, 2013, 09:33:22 AM
What model fuel tank I that?

Definitely a custom make.  No ducati tank has the handlebar cutouts.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on April 29, 2013, 05:58:23 PM
Quote from: Travman on April 29, 2013, 09:05:25 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jR0GQ6TqUH8/UX4wYsRbVWI/AAAAAAAA8o4/Z2gIuYyV-R8/s640/904434_453550008059369_482841714_o.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T4PliIFGxXI/UX4wYCnhsnI/AAAAAAAA8os/j9RgyXUkQD4/s640/476817_453549931392710_872037261_o.jpg)
[bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down] [drool] [drool]

Trav, may as well lock this thread now.  This WINS. 



Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on April 30, 2013, 12:09:42 PM
I can appreciate the work it took to screw all that together.

BUT, if you're going *that* far, why not cut off the radiator mounts and other frame brackets?

Also: that exhaust looks about 2/3rds done...  :-\
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on May 02, 2013, 11:49:05 AM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ducati-sport1000s-1.jpg)
Garage queens need not apply (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-sport1000s?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Bikeexif+%28Bike+EXIF%29)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Lars D on May 02, 2013, 02:56:23 PM
Quote from: JohnEE on May 02, 2013, 11:49:05 AM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ducati-sport1000s-1.jpg)
Garage queens need not apply (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-sport1000s?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Bikeexif+%28Bike+EXIF%29)
Full Chubber right there. :-*
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: graydo on May 03, 2013, 09:18:33 AM
John EE,

can we have some pictures of this beast?

[beer]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on May 03, 2013, 10:20:25 AM
Follow the link underneath my original pic.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on May 12, 2013, 09:02:58 PM
Moto Morini 500 Sport at Bikes-in-the-Bottom, poe's pub, Richmond, VA today.
(http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/352116-1/Morini-Sport-500+2013.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on May 13, 2013, 06:05:32 AM
it's amazing how well those 500 morinis go, given how small their valves are.  quicker than a pantah 500 or v50.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 13, 2013, 06:56:45 AM
Quote from: brad black on May 13, 2013, 06:05:32 AM
it's amazing how well those 500 morinis go, given how small their valves are.  quicker than a pantah 500 or v50.

you mean well as in sell well or move?

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on May 13, 2013, 07:03:43 AM
Quote from: brad black on May 13, 2013, 06:05:32 AM
it's amazing how well those 500 morinis go, given how small their valves are.  quicker than a pantah 500 or v50.
Allegedly this one was based on a factory road racer. Can't recall the details anymore. Halfheimers? ;) ducatiz will no doubt straighten us out shortly. Never rode a 500, but my 600 SL was quite "adequate" with the right jetting, K&N's and pipe. This particular 500 Sport is belongs to the owner of a decent sized vintage race car shop in town which specializes in cars for SVRA. He gave me more details at one time but they must have gone out the other ear. 8) In ancient time I used to adjust the valves on a pal's 3 1/2 until he located a 600 SL like mine. Picture in my intro thread here: http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=50673.msg929505#msg929505 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=50673.msg929505#msg929505)

EDIT: Ahhh, I see ducatiz beat me to it! ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: supertjeduc on May 15, 2013, 01:33:13 PM
Quote from: brad black on May 13, 2013, 06:05:32 AM
it's amazing how well those 500 morinis go, given how small their valves are.  quicker than a pantah 500 or v50.

But not so much faster , it was my first bike 32 years ago ,
I thought it was very fast at that time  [cheeky]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 15, 2013, 04:24:11 PM
MV Agusta/Cagiva combination
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xFIRrnJXv6E/UZPiOzm2_OI/AAAAAAAA9kA/Jfgw-g8HRG4/s1600/biker+fest-018.jpg)

Looks much more exotic than what it was based on
(http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Cagiva%20Raptor%201000%2001%20%204.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on May 16, 2013, 12:05:56 AM
Quote from: Travman on May 15, 2013, 04:24:11 PM
MV Agusta/Cagiva combination
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xFIRrnJXv6E/UZPiOzm2_OI/AAAAAAAA9kA/Jfgw-g8HRG4/s1600/biker+fest-018.jpg)

Looks much more exotic than what it was based on
(http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Cagiva%20Raptor%201000%2001%20%204.jpg)

Like, night & day!!!

Very nice
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: LowThudd on May 17, 2013, 11:43:44 AM
Daayam!

(http://images.craigslist.org/3Kd3Ja3Hb5E25K35Mcd5h79296916a72510fa.jpg)

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/mcy/3811199577.html (http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/mcy/3811199577.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 17, 2013, 06:24:26 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nNe8TXcruGc/UZSoWGHX1SI/AAAAAAAA9no/rUmuaLfaaYM/s1600/lerry%2527s.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1MLur_C1_M0/UZSoWtjWwFI/AAAAAAAA9n0/S8-1UlUE1pg/s1600/885238_4787072310497_1635846225_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jaxduc on May 18, 2013, 02:37:19 AM
^ I've always liked the frames on these bikes
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on May 20, 2013, 11:49:00 AM
(http://www.cycleworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Borile-B450-Scrambler-SIDE-R.jpg)

(http://www.cycleworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Borile-B500-Cafe-Racer.jpg)

http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/05/14/borile-b450-scrambler-first-look-review-photos/ (http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/05/14/borile-b450-scrambler-first-look-review-photos/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on May 20, 2013, 12:23:18 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on May 20, 2013, 11:49:00 AM
http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/05/14/borile-b450-scrambler-first-look-review-photos/ (http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/05/14/borile-b450-scrambler-first-look-review-photos/)
That looks like a real hoot! Where's a rich aunt when you need one!!! ;)

The commentator is accurate too, BTW, as an old riding buddy used to race AMA vintage at Daytona on his modded 450 Scrambler. Took a couple of seconds and one or two individual races. Budget effort too..., but HE could RIDE. ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: triangleforge on May 20, 2013, 12:29:14 PM
For me, the standout of yesterday's Howlers Vintage Motorcycle Club ride (they let me hang around because of the pair of mostly disassembled Yam XS650s I'm someday going to do something with...) was Glen's 750 that he picked up at a garage sale a few years ago:

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OJ57N0JejZU/UZp3ybSXwkI/AAAAAAAABe8/fJiwf_2ln0c/w480-h640-no/IMG_20130519_090152)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-umkMidDgC3Y/UZp31D_5KEI/AAAAAAAABfE/xdrn64vKQoU/w853-h640-no/IMG_20130519_090145)

Other highlights were the nicely cafe-ed CB750 & the pair of Royal Enfilelds separated by about 70 years with surprisingly little technological difference between the two - or is that unsurprising?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on May 20, 2013, 07:03:53 PM
Quote from: Travman on May 17, 2013, 06:24:26 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1MLur_C1_M0/UZSoWtjWwFI/AAAAAAAA9n0/S8-1UlUE1pg/s1600/885238_4787072310497_1635846225_o.jpg)


What is this?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on May 21, 2013, 08:37:27 AM
Quote from: 1.21GW on May 20, 2013, 07:03:53 PM

What is this?

750SS with a different seat and fairing, pretty much.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 21, 2013, 09:00:03 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on May 21, 2013, 08:37:27 AM
750SS with a different seat and fairing, pretty much.

70s SS style fairing I.e:

(http://cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/ducati_bevel_twins/images/Ducati_1977_750_SS.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 21, 2013, 03:29:17 PM
(http://www.ducaticlassics.com/library/cropImage.php?type=restorations&id=5&photo=nO1D3MhSfC.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on May 21, 2013, 04:46:04 PM
Hmmm... That was the livery on my 900SS. Can't recall seeing any 750's here.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on May 21, 2013, 07:16:11 PM
I though the 750 had the fairing scheme reversed to the 900.  blue with silver stripe.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 26, 2013, 01:20:14 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-egtapfzR5nU/UaHTHEhoahI/AAAAAAAAakw/ESKcMGXn9tg/s1600/Caviga+350+Poptah.JPG)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n6UuZy_XXqY/UaHTJr5OOcI/AAAAAAAAalI/YBxdJhaf_qQ/s1600/Caviga+350+Poptah4.JPG)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FziisCFkbrk/UaHTJKaNi5I/AAAAAAAAak8/VDFzpKw9iBk/s1600/Caviga+350+Poptah2.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 26, 2013, 01:43:17 PM
Quote from: Travman on May 26, 2013, 01:20:14 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-egtapfzR5nU/UaHTHEhoahI/AAAAAAAAakw/ESKcMGXn9tg/s1600/Caviga+350+Poptah.JPG)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n6UuZy_XXqY/UaHTJr5OOcI/AAAAAAAAalI/YBxdJhaf_qQ/s1600/Caviga+350+Poptah4.JPG)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FziisCFkbrk/UaHTJKaNi5I/AAAAAAAAak8/VDFzpKw9iBk/s1600/Caviga+350+Poptah2.JPG)


Wowzers
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on May 28, 2013, 07:57:15 AM
(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/467385_10151885889487741_1166531343_o.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1T07XvqPf2Y/UaMIja5_SWI/AAAAAAAAaoA/znkMqmO0DeE/s1600/ducati-monster-alex-earle-scrambler.jpg)
[drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on May 28, 2013, 10:06:08 AM
 Shades of Craig Vetter!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dry Martini on May 29, 2013, 09:07:50 AM
That man made some ugly bikes!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 29, 2013, 09:40:47 AM
Quote from: Raux on May 28, 2013, 07:57:15 AM
(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/467385_10151885889487741_1166531343_o.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1T07XvqPf2Y/UaMIja5_SWI/AAAAAAAAaoA/znkMqmO0DeE/s1600/ducati-monster-alex-earle-scrambler.jpg)
[drool]

I love it

Exactly what a Ducati should be:  Small, slightly confusing to the onlooker, and powerful
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MendoDave on May 29, 2013, 10:16:20 AM
I guess its a flat track bike. Doesn't necessarily have to be pretty.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on May 29, 2013, 10:17:08 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on May 29, 2013, 09:40:47 AM
Exactly what a Ducati should be:  Small, slightly confusing to the onlooker, and powerful  ;D

Agreed.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: sofadriver on June 01, 2013, 06:21:12 AM
http://www.classic-motorcycle-demo-team.nl/onze-motoren#main (http://www.classic-motorcycle-demo-team.nl/onze-motoren#main)

there's a few Italians in this.

I love the Kreidlers!  [bacon] [bacon] [bacon]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on June 01, 2013, 07:45:00 AM
Quote from: sofadriver on June 01, 2013, 06:21:12 AM
I love the Kreidlers!  [bacon] [bacon] [bacon]
+1

The 250 Hondas are all droolsome too.

But we digress....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on June 06, 2013, 10:21:18 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/979842_10151509023209440_1560100744_o.jpg)

I NEED to paint my MT-03 headlight like that now. My favorite color blue too :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Steve.In.Atlanta on June 06, 2013, 10:23:06 AM
Quote from: JohnEE on June 06, 2013, 10:21:18 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/979842_10151509023209440_1560100744_o.jpg)

I NEED to paint my MT-03 headlight like that now. My favorite color blue too :)

I'm not crazy about that headlight on that bike in particular but that bike is the bee's knees.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MendoDave on June 06, 2013, 10:26:40 AM
Quote from: JohnEE on June 06, 2013, 10:21:18 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/979842_10151509023209440_1560100744_o.jpg)

I NEED to paint my MT-03 headlight like that now. My favorite color blue too :)

Thats the streetfighter isn't it?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on June 06, 2013, 11:02:48 AM
Quote from: Mendo Dave on June 06, 2013, 10:26:40 AM
Thats the streetfighter isn't it?

I'm gonna say 1*98 SBK based.

SF has two-piece radiator and a side-mount oil-to-water cooler.
SF lower triples have 3 bolts, SBK has 2.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Fergus on June 06, 2013, 12:36:18 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on June 06, 2013, 11:02:48 AM
I'm gonna say 1*98 SBK based.

SF has two-piece radiator and a side-mount oil-to-water cooler.
SF lower triples have 3 bolts, SBK has 2.
I think you're right. Here's a comparison to Alonzo Bodden's somewhat garish 1098-based bike.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/979842_10151509023209440_1560100744_o.jpg)
(http://ugc.ducati.kontain.com/photo/20121229/prod_2c53a50e-d383-4911-9f4f-a44d80fedad3/tb_1920x1080.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 06, 2013, 01:14:38 PM
Quote from: JohnEE on June 06, 2013, 10:21:18 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/979842_10151509023209440_1560100744_o.jpg)

I NEED to paint my MT-03 headlight like that now. My favorite color blue too :)

i think i like it but i need to see more...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on June 06, 2013, 04:19:39 PM
Quote from: Mendo Dave on June 06, 2013, 10:26:40 AM
Thats the streetfighter isn't it?

need to see the other side, but I think it's a 999.  or 749.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on June 06, 2013, 08:53:37 PM
1098!
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151556489721107.1073741831.136587446106&type=1 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151556489721107.1073741831.136587446106&type=1)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 07, 2013, 08:36:39 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-okZbZDgaQqs/UbDiJy3c2rI/AAAAAAAA-1g/dgblRmxDLSc/s640/Htmoto_marco%2B113.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fmdXUBbVpG0/UbDiS8LFAmI/AAAAAAAA-3M/VwO8KVa_n3M/s640/Htmoto_marco%2B160.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Df4WvKpcQsY/UbDiPyFzN0I/AAAAAAAA-2o/f8WAlBgp-Nw/s640/Htmoto_marco%2B132.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on June 08, 2013, 12:01:32 AM
Quote from: Travman on June 07, 2013, 08:36:39 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-okZbZDgaQqs/UbDiJy3c2rI/AAAAAAAA-1g/dgblRmxDLSc/s640/Htmoto_marco%2B113.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fmdXUBbVpG0/UbDiS8LFAmI/AAAAAAAA-3M/VwO8KVa_n3M/s640/Htmoto_marco%2B160.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Df4WvKpcQsY/UbDiPyFzN0I/AAAAAAAA-2o/f8WAlBgp-Nw/s640/Htmoto_marco%2B132.jpg)

Wow,

I like this,,,,!
Out of curiosity what would this bike retail for?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on June 08, 2013, 06:48:02 AM
Quote from: Fergus on June 06, 2013, 12:36:18 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/979842_10151509023209440_1560100744_o.jpg)

Not in love with those headlight, at all. Possibly uglier than the newest street triples ones  ;D

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on June 09, 2013, 02:17:30 AM
Quote from: Travman on June 07, 2013, 08:36:39 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-okZbZDgaQqs/UbDiJy3c2rI/AAAAAAAA-1g/dgblRmxDLSc/s640/Htmoto_marco%2B113.jpg)
[drool]

You're not helping, you know that don't you?  [evil]

;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on June 09, 2013, 05:55:38 AM
Quote from: Fergus on June 06, 2013, 12:36:18 PM(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/979842_10151509023209440_1560100744_o.jpg)
(http://www.suzukimotorcycles.com.au/images/upload/working/800600smc_SFV650K9_Angle_hr.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on June 09, 2013, 06:14:27 AM
^^ that's a mean low blow Ung  :'(
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on June 09, 2013, 06:32:14 AM
Quote from: stopintime on June 09, 2013, 06:14:27 AM
^^ that's a mean low blow Ung  :'(
Really?  I don't think Suzuki will be too offended  [cheeky].
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on June 11, 2013, 11:11:45 AM
For you Guzzi freaks, found these while searching for something else:

(http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Moto-Guzzi-cutaway.jpeg)

(http://thekneeslider.com/images/2009/08/moto-guzzi-w103.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jaxduc on June 11, 2013, 05:43:42 PM
Art
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: abby normal on June 11, 2013, 06:49:19 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on June 11, 2013, 11:11:45 AM
For you Guzzi freaks, found these while searching for something else:

(http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Moto-Guzzi-cutaway.jpeg)

(http://thekneeslider.com/images/2009/08/moto-guzzi-w103.jpg)

The solving motorcycle museum has one of three reproductions made a few
Years ago by an Italian fanatic.   That and the Britten are worth the trip.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 13, 2013, 12:01:32 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/moto-guzzi-v75.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/moto-guzzi-v75-1.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/moto-guzzi-v75-2.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/moto-guzzi-v75-4.jpg)
http://www.bikeexif.com/moto-guzzi-v75#more-15663 (http://www.bikeexif.com/moto-guzzi-v75#more-15663)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 20, 2013, 12:07:46 PM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zpsc329b8ec.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zpscfa60036.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zpsd67bae5a.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on June 20, 2013, 12:31:41 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/walt-siegl.jpg)
More Here (http://www.bikeexif.com/walt-siegl)
I like the how the green flows into the 1/2 fairing.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 20, 2013, 02:01:56 PM
Quote from: JohnEE on June 20, 2013, 12:31:41 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/walt-siegl.jpg)
More Here (http://www.bikeexif.com/walt-siegl)
I like the how the green flows into the 1/2 fairing.

I love the 70s 750ss Carenata fairing, but it's been used on almost every Ducati SS cafe conversion I've seen. I can't say I'm tired of it, but it definitely gets used a lot.

Also, does anyone have details on the carb setup?  Split FCRs but what manifold are those?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 21, 2013, 04:28:33 AM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps5317b06a.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps04a30567.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps262b68b3.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps5f6632e0.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps91dab21c.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on June 21, 2013, 06:58:36 AM
Love it!
What the heck is it?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Steve.In.Atlanta on June 21, 2013, 07:14:22 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9G4Nd1b1a5c/UcAUOf9YH8I/AAAAAAAAFNc/8kXeB-uFmjg/s1600/RadicalDucati_F3_08+copy.jpg)

More here, http://radducati.blogspot.com/2013/06/f3-by-radical-ducati-2013.html (http://radducati.blogspot.com/2013/06/f3-by-radical-ducati-2013.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on June 26, 2013, 07:18:46 AM
On Monday I found this in a private collection only 4 miles from my shop!! [drool]

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/IMG_1821a_zps660f9af7.jpg)

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/IMG_1839a_zpsfb4c23fe.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on June 26, 2013, 08:51:15 AM
What's the Bimota? (love them)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on June 26, 2013, 09:05:33 AM
SB1.

More from the same collection.

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/IMG_1828aw_zpsc33a97bf.jpg)

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/IMG_1855aw_zps1ae7e566.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on June 26, 2013, 09:24:07 AM
Works for me!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on June 26, 2013, 09:28:05 AM
Quote from: Moto Motivo on June 26, 2013, 09:05:33 AM
SB1.

More from the same collection.
Ouch! Always wanted a DB1 when I could still fit on it!  ;) One of my 911 clients did and used to taunt me with it. My color scheme too but the DB2 probably turned out better for the long haul...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on June 26, 2013, 09:53:58 AM
More.

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/IMG_1826aw_zps68dbdcee.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/Veloce-sa/media/IMG_1826aw_zps68dbdcee.jpg.html)

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/IMG_1844aw_zps4ca14750.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/Veloce-sa/media/IMG_1844aw_zps4ca14750.jpg.html)

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/IMG_1853aw_zps93d74a3e.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/Veloce-sa/media/IMG_1853aw_zps93d74a3e.jpg.html) [drool] [drool] [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on June 26, 2013, 11:33:52 AM
 Holy shirt!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on June 26, 2013, 11:39:14 AM
Quote from: Moto Motivo on June 26, 2013, 09:53:58 AM
More.

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae249/Veloce-sa/IMG_1826aw_zps68dbdcee.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/Veloce-sa/media/IMG_1826aw_zps68dbdcee.jpg.html)
What engine is this?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on June 26, 2013, 12:19:37 PM
Quote from: Travman on June 26, 2013, 11:39:14 AM
What engine is this?

It's Bimota's V-Due.

90 deg v-twin 2-stroke with fuel injection.

More info here, NSFW as there's a scantily clad model in one pic:
http://www.fasterandfaster.net/2008/03/two-strokes-bimota-v-due.html (http://www.fasterandfaster.net/2008/03/two-strokes-bimota-v-due.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moto Motivo on June 26, 2013, 12:20:47 PM
Quote from: Travman on June 26, 2013, 11:39:14 AM
What engine is this?

Bimota 500 V Due (500cc V twin 2 stroke -120bhp)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on June 26, 2013, 12:44:10 PM
Spied this over on ADVRider:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21673066&postcount=379 (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21673066&postcount=379)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/972244_635243499836984_1324359003_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/261405_633215476706453_1304878939_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 26, 2013, 12:57:59 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on June 26, 2013, 12:19:37 PM
It's Bimota's V-Due.

90 deg v-twin 2-stroke with fuel injection.

More info here, NSFW as there's a scantily clad model in one pic:
http://www.fasterandfaster.net/2008/03/two-strokes-bimota-v-due.html (http://www.fasterandfaster.net/2008/03/two-strokes-bimota-v-due.html)

DIRECT fuel injection, that is... NICE
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Novelo on June 26, 2013, 01:02:00 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on June 26, 2013, 12:19:37 PM
It's Bimota's V-Due.

90 deg v-twin 2-stroke with fuel injection.

More info here, NSFW as there's a scantily clad model in one pic:
http://www.fasterandfaster.net/2008/03/two-strokes-bimota-v-due.html (http://www.fasterandfaster.net/2008/03/two-strokes-bimota-v-due.html)


Eyes remembers seeing one at the Museum of Design in Atlanta
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v30/Batman50/DMF%20Pictures/IMG_0037.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Batman50/media/DMF%20Pictures/IMG_0037.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on June 26, 2013, 01:13:21 PM
I was dubious of that word, 'direct', considering the era, but there are injectors visible on the cylinders.

Still looks like they aren't injecting high enough to be after exhaust port closing.

(http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Bimota%20500%20V%20Due%20%201.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 26, 2013, 01:19:29 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on June 26, 2013, 01:13:21 PM
I was dubious of that word, 'direct', considering the era, but there are injectors visible on the cylinders.

Still looks like they aren't injecting high enough to be after exhaust port closing.

(http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Bimota%20500%20V%20Due%20%201.jpg)

what angle are they and how long?  they might be a good 3-4 inches down in there
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on June 26, 2013, 03:44:36 PM
they were a real pita, we only sold one and it got replaced with an sb8r I believe.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on June 26, 2013, 03:45:30 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on June 26, 2013, 12:44:10 PM
Spied this over on ADVRider:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21673066&postcount=379 (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21673066&postcount=379)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/972244_635243499836984_1324359003_n.jpg)


best looking elefant I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on June 27, 2013, 06:09:04 AM
(http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/diverse%20uinteressant/Alps2013004_zps6c3ed0d4.jpg)

(http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/diverse%20uinteressant/Alps2013003_zpsc91293fc.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zooom on June 27, 2013, 12:06:32 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on June 26, 2013, 12:44:10 PM
Spied this over on ADVRider:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21673066&postcount=379 (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21673066&postcount=379)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/972244_635243499836984_1324359003_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/261405_633215476706453_1304878939_n.jpg)

SWEET CRACKER SANDWICHES OF DOOM....

man...that gives me some ideas of what I might do with my Gran Canyon....that looks purposeful...and fun!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zooom on June 27, 2013, 12:10:13 PM
btw....this 1098 converted a bit looks purdy too....

http://www.shed-xcustoms.com/malizia (http://www.shed-xcustoms.com/malizia)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on June 27, 2013, 12:59:11 PM
Quote from: zooom on June 27, 2013, 12:06:32 PM
SWEET CRACKER SANDWICHES OF DOOM....

man...that gives me some ideas of what I might do with my Gran Canyon....that looks purposeful...and fun!

He's likely trimmed 40 pounds or so off, which is a good thing, for sure.
That's the thing that bums me out the most about my GC, it's just too heavy for serious off road.

Fuel range compromised a bit with that tank, but there's other options to address that.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zooom on June 27, 2013, 01:26:45 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on June 27, 2013, 12:59:11 PM
He's likely trimmed 40 pounds or so off, which is a good thing, for sure.
That's the thing that bums me out the most about my GC, it's just too heavy for serious off road.

Fuel range compromised a bit with that tank, but there's other options to address that.

YEAH...like if I or you needed it, there would always be Rotopax or doing one of those rear side mounted ones like this -> http://www.spokanister.net/ktm_BD_fuel_tank.htm (http://www.spokanister.net/ktm_BD_fuel_tank.htm)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zooom on June 28, 2013, 05:09:10 AM
SO, Speeddog, I Emailed the guy ( took a chance with the cues and got lucky) and he said the tank is a Suzuki GS550 and a custom rear subframe for the Monster seat to lay on. He has some pics of his build here -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/300909350022244/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/300909350022244/) for which I am thinking about. He was very nice in his reply despite the language barrier.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Autohag on June 28, 2013, 08:50:57 AM
(http://imageshack.us/a/img69/4074/ly8q.jpg)

Lots more at http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=21739739#post21739739. (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=21739739#post21739739.) Something for everybody.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 28, 2013, 09:15:21 AM
Quote from: Autohag on June 28, 2013, 08:50:57 AM
(http://imageshack.us/a/img69/4074/ly8q.jpg)

Lots more at http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=21739739#post21739739. (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=21739739#post21739739.) Something for everybody.

lol to ride this bike, you must have a body type like this:
(http://www.gorillaworkoutapp.com/img/gorilla.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on July 07, 2013, 06:11:12 PM
(http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/PhotoGallerys/xlarge/Lloyd-BrothersDucati.jpg)

I don't know if this is still "Italian," but think of how much fun you could have around town or in the mountains if you licensed this beast.  ;D I'd love to get my s2r to look like this. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on July 20, 2013, 05:20:56 AM
this one looks cool and balanced

(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/943616_515259575193782_138513081_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on July 20, 2013, 06:22:26 AM
...those ram's horns do nothing for me  :-\
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on July 20, 2013, 06:25:01 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on July 20, 2013, 06:22:26 AM
...those ram's horns do nothing for me  :-\

???
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on July 20, 2013, 06:36:04 AM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on July 20, 2013, 06:25:01 AM
???
The shape of the stripes...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on July 20, 2013, 06:37:43 AM
oh . . .
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dry Martini on July 20, 2013, 10:19:38 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on July 20, 2013, 06:22:26 AM
...those ram's horns do nothing for me  :-\

Me likey!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on July 20, 2013, 02:57:59 PM
looks like 50 shades of drab to me.  there's so many things that aren't black and aren't grey or brown, they're just mismatched drab.  I really hate that.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 20, 2013, 07:09:31 PM
I like it.

Brad, are you thinking the different shades of Silver/grey should match such as the paint on the tank, frame and engine cases?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on July 20, 2013, 10:45:32 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on July 20, 2013, 06:25:01 AM
???
Quote from: ducpainter on July 20, 2013, 06:36:04 AM
The shape of the stripes...
The shape of the exhaust headers.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on July 21, 2013, 01:43:35 AM
Quote from: Travman on July 20, 2013, 07:09:31 PM
I like it.

Brad, are you thinking the different shades of Silver/grey should match such as the paint on the tank, frame and engine cases?

the paint on the tank not so much, but the frame, subframe, cases, swingarm, wheels triples, fork lowers, fork tubes, etc.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 21, 2013, 12:18:57 PM
Quote from: brad black on July 21, 2013, 01:43:35 AM
the paint on the tank not so much, but the frame, subframe, cases, swingarm, wheels triples, fork lowers, fork tubes, etc.
I see your point, but that criticism applies to all stock Monsters.  Basically this is just a stock bike with a paint job, a CF subframe cover, and tail chop.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jaxduc on July 21, 2013, 12:50:47 PM
Everyone google  "haters gonna hate"
(It applies here)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on July 21, 2013, 03:06:33 PM
I vote  [thumbsup]
I like it alot including the ram's horn's exhaust and the paint job.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on July 21, 2013, 04:23:34 PM
Quote from: Travman on July 21, 2013, 12:18:57 PM
I see your point, but that criticism applies to all stock Monsters. 

yes, it does.  just one of those things I don't like.

in the blackat thread where I upset him I tried to make the point that to fix it costs a lot of money, but to make it costs nothing more than ducati spend now.

but now i'm a hater it seems.  that's the trouble with opinions.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on July 21, 2013, 05:26:50 PM
Quote from: jaxduc on July 21, 2013, 12:50:47 PM
Everyone google  "haters gonna hate"
(It applies here)
Um... don't think I'll bother Googling, thanks  :-*.

You're probably just suggesting that you have a different opinion to some of the us  ;)

Quote from: brad black on July 21, 2013, 04:23:34 PM.....that's the trouble with opinions.
Nah, that's the beauty of opinions.  They're not fact and so can never be wrong  [thumbsup].

If we all liked the same thing..... a boring world it would be.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on July 21, 2013, 06:06:25 PM
 So lets quit criticizing and start posting more cool bike pics!
Maybe there can be another thread called "Why that isn't a cool bike".
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jaxduc on July 21, 2013, 08:14:55 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on July 21, 2013, 05:26:50 PM
You're probably just suggesting that you have a different opinion to some of the us 
I actually really like the bike.
I just know the hate is strong with this forum....
this person actually spent a lot of time on this bike.
whether we like it or not (as with any bike) we can all "appreciate" it... we don't all have to drool over it.

I just like all the "haters gonna hate" memes, they are hilarious
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 21, 2013, 08:24:21 PM
Quote from: brad black on July 21, 2013, 04:23:34 PM
yes, it does.  just one of those things I don't like.

in the blackat thread where I upset him I tried to make the point that to fix it costs a lot of money, but to make it costs nothing more than ducati spend now.

but now i'm a hater it seems.  that's the trouble with opinions.
Ducati does a pretty good job of matching the color of parts with the Monster Diesel.
(http://www.ducatiusa.com/cms-web/upl/MediaGalleries/380/MediaGallery_380374/Color_Monster-1100evo-Diesel_1067x600.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on July 21, 2013, 08:32:19 PM
Sorry to continue the conversational theme, but eh, not a fan.

I think my biggest issue is the Caterpillar yellow front calipers.

Sure they match the shock spring, but they're just so jarring.  [puke]

But it does show that when Ducati want to, they can take care of Brad's gripe about getting colors to match.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 21, 2013, 08:52:33 PM
I'd paint the calipers gold just like the previous "Goldline" Brembo brakes.  I've always liked that color for brakes.  It would go well with the green bodywork.  Maybe the shock could be gold too if it matched the brakes. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: coduc on July 21, 2013, 10:29:34 PM
The seat stitching on the Monster Diesel is cool, but I like the "50 shades of grey" monster a page back better than the Diesel.  At least that bike had some nice work to accentuate the details of the bike.  The Diesel bike, to me, is just green and black.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on July 22, 2013, 12:09:55 AM
Quote from: jaxduc on July 21, 2013, 08:14:55 PMI actually really like the bike.
I don't like it much.  No reason for you to attribute your hater judgements to the differing opinions of others.

Quote from: SpikeC on July 21, 2013, 06:06:25 PMSo lets quit criticizing and start posting more cool bike pics!   Maybe there can be another thread called "Why that isn't a cool bike".
It's a a gallery, no? 

Hang your pictures here on the walls and the visitors will offer their critique. 

I see no reason why we can't share our views and opinions.  Something shows up here that's cool.... well.... that's cool (according to me).  Something shows up that I don't much care for I'm probably gonna say so.  Others will - and clearly do - have different opinions.  Room for 'em all.  [thumbsup]

Quote from: Buckethead on July 21, 2013, 08:32:19 PM
Sorry to continue the conversational theme, but eh, not a fan.

I think my biggest issue is the Caterpillar yellow front calipers.

Sure they match the shock spring, but they're just so jarring.  [puke]

Hater  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jaxduc on July 22, 2013, 08:22:42 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on July 22, 2013, 12:09:55 AM
No reason for you to attribute your hater judgements to the differing opinions of others.
I just think the "haters gonna hate" memes on the internet are hilarious.
I agree though on the gallery idea. people offering their opinions.
I am, after all, the Panigale Hater (thanks to my dmf best friend)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on July 22, 2013, 10:56:27 AM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/995937_10151473062980989_1111609948_n_zps82ac0acc.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/995937_10151473062980989_1111609948_n_zps82ac0acc.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on July 22, 2013, 12:43:04 PM
That made my day!

Thanks!  [beer]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Grampa on July 22, 2013, 02:48:10 PM
 [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on July 22, 2013, 03:15:33 PM
i would totally dig that  [Dolph]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on July 22, 2013, 04:41:24 PM
 I hate the "Ducati" on his pant leg!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on July 22, 2013, 08:41:53 PM
Quote from: Ducatamount on July 21, 2013, 03:06:33 PM
I vote  [thumbsup]
I like it alot including the ram's horn's exhaust and the paint job.

+1

........ and I'm certainly not going to get my panties all bunched up if someone doesn't like it and says so.

But..... I personally really go for the the flat tracker.  That just looks totally bad ass to me.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on July 23, 2013, 01:28:33 AM
Quote from: MacDuck on July 22, 2013, 08:41:53 PM
+1

........ and I'm certainly not going to get my panties all bunched up if someone doesn't like it and says so.

But..... I personally really go for the the flat tracker.  That just looks totally bad ass to me.
(http://2wheeltuesday.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Ducati_Desmo_Streettracker.jpg)

197 HP street legal Ducati tracker. Too much muscle for me.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 23, 2013, 12:00:29 PM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps00f2d325.png)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 23, 2013, 01:08:38 PM
Quote from: Travman on July 23, 2013, 12:00:29 PM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps00f2d325.png)

more please
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 23, 2013, 06:40:48 PM
It is just speculation from MCN.
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps12cf9650.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on July 23, 2013, 06:51:44 PM
As long as you're OK with a 2 gallon tank, you can have that look.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on July 23, 2013, 07:04:04 PM
They found more Sport Classic chassis parts! 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 23, 2013, 08:45:49 PM
Quote from: SpikeC on July 22, 2013, 04:41:24 PM
I hate the "Ducati" on his pant leg!!

?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on July 24, 2013, 03:04:11 AM
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm259/andrewb172/bike/SideburnDucatiRatRoad2_zps805e382b.jpg) (http://s298.photobucket.com/user/andrewb172/media/bike/SideburnDucatiRatRoad2_zps805e382b.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on July 24, 2013, 04:59:45 AM
Quote from: DRKWNG on July 23, 2013, 07:04:04 PM
They found more Sport Classic chassis parts! 
Ha! My first thought also. Part bin special ala 1st gen monster parts with some sport classic chassis thrown in for good measure.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on July 27, 2013, 12:20:30 PM
Son just picked this up for resale but will be enjoying it for a bit first. 8) Has a "few" tasteful mods...  ;) I have to say..., the turn signals are pretty slick.

(http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/359943-1/Paul-Smart-1.jpg)

(http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/359945-1/Paul-Smart-2.jpg)

(http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/359947-1/Paul-Smart-Engine.jpg)

(http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/359949-1/Paul-Smart-Gauges.jpg)

(http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/359951-1/Paul-Smart-Muffler.jpg)

(http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/359953-1/Paul-Smart-Seat.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on July 27, 2013, 12:26:41 PM
Nice bike . . . resell? . . . enjoy longer

BTW, the Fleda looks great . . .
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on July 27, 2013, 01:56:11 PM
I want one of those.  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 28, 2013, 07:27:16 AM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps636f24f4.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps1dca79aa.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps6324dc78.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zpsb0272fe2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on July 28, 2013, 08:31:43 AM
Trav, where's the hitch for a plow? It obviously has same-day steering with THAT front tire!  8)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 28, 2013, 08:36:41 AM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on July 28, 2013, 08:31:43 AM
Trav, where's the hitch for a plow? It obviously has same-day steering with THAT front tire!  8)

Lol
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on July 31, 2013, 07:58:08 AM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/735451_510651219015672_610787914_o_zps07b9d424.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/735451_510651219015672_610787914_o_zps07b9d424.jpg.html)

Saw this on FB.

Pretty cool, there's a few tabs they should have chopped off while they had it taken down to the bare frame.

Kinda funny how the reservoirs look like little horns lol
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 31, 2013, 08:05:00 AM
Quote from: ChrisK on July 31, 2013, 07:58:08 AM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/735451_510651219015672_610787914_o_zps07b9d424.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/735451_510651219015672_610787914_o_zps07b9d424.jpg.html)

Saw this on FB.

Pretty cool, there's a few tabs they should have chopped off while they had it taken down to the bare frame.

Kinda funny how the reservoirs look like little horns lol

got more pics?  I like the color scheme DESPITE the mismatched golds lol
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on July 31, 2013, 08:12:46 AM
I just saw it here on Facebook, don't know anything else about it.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=510651219015672&set=a.174437412637056.45313.167441370003327&type=1&theater (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=510651219015672&set=a.174437412637056.45313.167441370003327&type=1&theater)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on July 31, 2013, 09:35:12 AM
They just put up another one.

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/45691_510685339012260_757735712_n_zpsda1c6bd6.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/45691_510685339012260_757735712_n_zpsda1c6bd6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on July 31, 2013, 10:41:22 AM
Love this one!  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 31, 2013, 10:50:15 AM
yeah, i find it strangely attractive.  i am not a big fan of gold either, but it just looks right to me.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on July 31, 2013, 11:47:17 AM
I think the cherry on top would be if they got the fork tubes anodized the same gold color as the frame...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on July 31, 2013, 11:58:58 AM
Way cool! I love it!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 31, 2013, 01:16:26 PM
Quote from: ChrisK on July 31, 2013, 11:47:17 AM
I think the cherry on top would be if they got the fork tubes anodized the same gold color as the frame...

anodized aluminum vs painted steel.

gonna be hard to do that.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: RichD on July 31, 2013, 05:49:54 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on July 31, 2013, 01:16:26 PM
anodized aluminum vs painted steel.

gonna be hard to do that.

The technology to paint aluminum has existed for several years now...   ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on July 31, 2013, 07:30:03 PM
Quote from: RichD on July 31, 2013, 05:49:54 PM
The technology to paint aluminum has existed for several years now...   ;)
Like since WWII. ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on July 31, 2013, 07:54:08 PM
Quote from: ChrisK on July 31, 2013, 11:47:17 AM
I think the cherry on top would be if they got the fork tubes anodized the same gold color as the frame...
Quote from: ducatiz on July 31, 2013, 01:16:26 PM
anodized aluminum vs painted steel.  gonna be hard to do that.
Quote from: RichD on July 31, 2013, 05:49:54 PM
The technology to paint aluminum has existed for several years now...   ;)

I think what ducatiz means is that it'd be hard to replicate the gold paint colour when anodising the forks.

That's why the gold painted sections of my monster are ohlins coloured  8)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 31, 2013, 08:01:53 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on July 31, 2013, 07:54:08 PM
I think what ducatiz means is that it'd be hard to replicate the gold paint colour when anodising the forks.

That's why the gold painted sections of my monster are ohlins coloured  8)


Exactly.  And given the abuse that forks get, I cant say paint is a good idea.  Prove me wrong, but seems to me youd have a pregnant dog of a time slipping a triple over a painted fork tube without scratching it.  Anodizing penetrates the surface and is microns thick.

Probably why the only painted forks you see are on bicycles.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on August 03, 2013, 04:08:25 PM
(http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1082311_372035779590782_1154621930_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on August 03, 2013, 04:33:05 PM
Just a little something I am restoring.  Guesses?

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/20130803_160120_zps6a136ad7.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/20130803_160120_zps6a136ad7.jpg.html)

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/20130803_160141_zps2e3baf6a.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/20130803_160141_zps2e3baf6a.jpg.html)

Had to repaint the frame and fenders as it sat for 40 years without a cover.  Some of the chrome is chipped off the wheels, forks and handlebars but I am leaving them like it is.  Also not repainting the headlight bucket or tank for now.  May change my mind when it all goes together.  All that has to be finished is the new wiring harness and I can put her back together!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on August 03, 2013, 04:44:06 PM
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m5/Amboman4/WardRiverside250.jpg)

The forks look like it could be a Benelli
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on August 03, 2013, 05:06:06 PM
Not a Benelli,  Not anything starting with a "B".  Maybe the game needs it's own thread lol.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on August 03, 2013, 05:30:37 PM
Quote from: Skybarney on August 03, 2013, 05:06:06 PM
Not a Benelli,  Not anything starting with a "B".  Maybe the game needs it's own thread lol.
It is Italian, right?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on August 03, 2013, 06:19:48 PM
But of course!  All the bolts on the bike are Metric and it is an Italian motor.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on August 03, 2013, 07:08:14 PM
Somebody else needs to solve this one.  ??? I tried a Google Images search for "vintage Italian motorcycles two stroke"  but didn't really see anything that had the same type of fork, swing-arm, or frame.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on August 03, 2013, 08:45:35 PM
Quote from: Skybarney on August 03, 2013, 04:33:05 PM
Just a little something I am restoring.  Guesses?

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/20130803_160120_zps6a136ad7.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/20130803_160120_zps6a136ad7.jpg.html)

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/20130803_160141_zps2e3baf6a.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/20130803_160141_zps2e3baf6a.jpg.html)

Had to repaint the frame and fenders as it sat for 40 years without a cover.  Some of the chrome is chipped off the wheels, forks and handlebars but I am leaving them like it is.  Also not repainting the headlight bucket or tank for now.  May change my mind when it all goes together.  All that has to be finished is the new wiring harness and I can put her back together!

Bultaco
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on August 03, 2013, 08:57:46 PM
Quote from: Raux on August 03, 2013, 08:45:35 PM
Bultaco
bultaco esta espanol, senor
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on August 03, 2013, 09:02:41 PM
Moto Moroni

got it ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on August 03, 2013, 11:46:40 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on August 03, 2013, 08:57:46 PM
bultaco esta espanol, senor
That's the brand that came to my mind at first, but then I've owned five different Bultacos.

 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on August 04, 2013, 04:55:15 AM
Nope not a Bulltaco.  Hint: The bike is stock, but is a factory created bastard of sorts.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on August 04, 2013, 04:56:51 AM
Quote from: Raux on August 03, 2013, 09:02:41 PM
Moto Moroni

got it ;)

uh... 2nd guess it right I'm pretty sure here
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on August 04, 2013, 05:03:10 AM
Hint 2:  In 1968 this company had a dismal road racing bike and partnered with a Italian company to produce the 125cc all metric machine.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on August 04, 2013, 05:06:24 AM
Quote from: Raux on August 04, 2013, 04:56:51 AM
uh... 2nd guess it right I'm pretty sure here
Nope not a Moto Moroni.  I don't think its a Moto Morini either  ;)

I think the clue is in that it has an Italian engine... so not necessarily an Italian brand...

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on August 04, 2013, 05:21:11 AM
Got it.

Its an Aermacchi Harley Davidson 125 Rapido  ;D

(http://www.aermacchi-world.de/thebikes/rapido68mls.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on August 04, 2013, 05:22:25 AM
I'm a Moroni
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on August 04, 2013, 08:40:20 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on August 04, 2013, 05:21:11 AM
Got it.

Its an Aermacchi Harley Davidson 125 Rapido  ;D

(http://www.aermacchi-world.de/thebikes/rapido68mls.jpg)

BINGO!  You are correct it is the 125 cc Rapido built by Italy on a HD frame.  My uncle set the 125cc World Land Speed Record (cc class record) in 1970 with it.  Tis a strange mix of Italian and American.  Not an American bolt or nut on the bike and a pure Italian power plant.

I am impressed that anyone figured it out  [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]  That was fun thanks so much!   [beer]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 06, 2013, 05:09:47 PM
I like the SC in any flavour you give it  . . even with saddlebags...

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1095110_537930136276304_260390334_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 07, 2013, 12:22:59 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on August 06, 2013, 05:09:47 PM
I like the SC in any flavour you give it  . . even with saddlebags...

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1095110_537930136276304_260390334_n.jpg)

I don't see any saddlebags there.. wait.. ohhhhhhh
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Privateer on August 08, 2013, 06:59:04 PM
from IBN last night

(http://twoslow.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/529.jpg)



http://twoslow.com/2013/08/ocdc-ibn-aug-7/ (http://twoslow.com/2013/08/ocdc-ibn-aug-7/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on August 09, 2013, 04:39:48 AM
Quote from: Moto Motivo on June 26, 2013, 07:18:46 AM
On Monday I found this in a private collection only 4 miles from my shop!! [drool]

Looks like Steinbugler's place.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 12, 2013, 04:02:05 PM
(http://imageshack.us/a/img161/7645/froggy009ms9.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on August 12, 2013, 04:42:40 PM
Funny looking cylinder head for a SBK.  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 12, 2013, 04:52:30 PM
I was hoping it wouldn't go unnoticed  [beer]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on August 12, 2013, 04:59:12 PM
Looks like all the coolant liquid has leaked out from between the fins on the motor too  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 12, 2013, 07:10:01 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s3hTISLFlNo/Ugef-mDnXFI/AAAAAAABCog/g7ndlqN0dFk/s1600/lemans2h-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 12, 2013, 07:15:01 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xEGcVbrTGks/UgGH-W0DmbI/AAAAAAAAcE4/5INMzHntsA4/s640/8336C.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oRUOy3xYJGM/UgGIAUO9VfI/AAAAAAAAcFE/22uRTVs9OvU/s640/8368C.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-71OSKtFmqUQ/UgGIBkAqjrI/AAAAAAAAcFQ/i5hp2V0MjCY/s640/8370C.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 12, 2013, 07:15:59 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IXPQKtZx2no/UbGHaJ526vI/AAAAAAAAazg/os9cy59mCj0/s1600/Htmoto_blackwhite-motoguzzi.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on August 12, 2013, 07:32:14 PM
Quote from: Travman on August 12, 2013, 07:10:01 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s3hTISLFlNo/Ugef-mDnXFI/AAAAAAABCog/g7ndlqN0dFk/s1600/lemans2h-2.jpg)
[drool] [drool] [drool]  You Trav, are an evil, evil man  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on August 12, 2013, 09:14:29 PM
I love this one....way cool.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-71OSKtFmqUQ/UgGIBkAqjrI/AAAAAAAAcFQ/i5hp2V0MjCY/s640/8370C.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on August 12, 2013, 09:25:35 PM
I might get one of these for my next ride. (the bike)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a189/RickFi/moto_guzzi_stelvio.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on August 12, 2013, 10:10:58 PM
As frequent visitors here will doubtless know, I'm a huge sucker for Guzzis. 

I enjoy the so-called Dual-Sport thing too.  And so I really want to like the Stelvio...... to find reasons to own one.

But each time I revisit it, I find too many reasons why there are better options in that category.  Its too heavy (heavier even than BMW's R1200GS).  It also has unremarkable suspension (less travel at both ends than the Big German). 

This, I think is the main reason I've never owned a Guzzi.... despite the long held desire:  Guzzi are repeat offenders at asking too much and delivering too little.  They coulda made a genuine competitor to the GS1200 beasts.... but instead... the Stelvio turns out IMO to be a fat wanna-be. 

Which is a pity coz I like the concept and I'm sure it's a fine touring bike in it's own right, but it's 1200GS pretensions are no more than skin deep IMO.

I want Guzzi to (again) build a dual sport based on their 750 small block.....   
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on August 13, 2013, 03:46:29 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on August 12, 2013, 10:10:58 PM

I want Guzzi to (again) build a dual sport based on their 750 small block.....   


and that would be less crappy than the stelvio?  there's a very deep hole in hell reserved for the ntx650.

have you ridden a v7?  I tell people they're slow, and then they go and ride one and later say to me "when you said they were slow, I didn't think you could mean that slow".
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on August 13, 2013, 03:53:40 AM
Quote from: brad black on August 13, 2013, 03:46:29 AM
and that would be less crappy than the stelvio?  there's a very deep hole in hell reserved for the ntx650.

have you ridden a v7?  I tell people they're slow, and then they go and ride one and later say to me "when you said they were slow, I didn't think you could mean that slow".
Less crappy?  I dunno.  Less overwhelmingly heavy?  Sure.

No I haven't ridden a V7.  Slow is OK for a dual sport.  Have you ridden a DR650?  [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on August 13, 2013, 04:34:04 AM
lets see you laugh at the dr650 once you've experienced the v7.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 13, 2013, 04:53:56 AM
Quote from: Desert Dust on August 12, 2013, 09:25:35 PM
I might get one of these for my next ride. (the bike)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a189/RickFi/moto_guzzi_stelvio.jpg)

I would try to get the whole package . . . ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on August 13, 2013, 05:43:47 AM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on August 13, 2013, 04:53:56 AM
I would try to get the whole package . . . ;D

I bet the bike is fewer headaches than the blonde.   ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 13, 2013, 05:48:43 AM
you have a point there . . .
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucNaked on August 13, 2013, 01:03:39 PM
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/CF826D47-89B5-4A92-8A48-96C5E7979390-889-0000019DAE71D2CE_zps2c0e3bf3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucNaked on August 13, 2013, 01:08:05 PM
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/0EE1F7B2-39BC-4CCA-84C5-A45E61A2A6C9-889-0000019F628FB20A_zpsc24c6575.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on August 13, 2013, 05:16:33 PM
Derby?
(http://i40.tinypic.com/2e0psn6.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 13, 2013, 07:01:38 PM
Quote from: memper on August 13, 2013, 05:16:33 PM
Derby?
(http://i40.tinypic.com/2e0psn6.jpg)

Are those Harley cases with Ducati heads?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on August 14, 2013, 02:40:22 AM
Quote from: Travman on August 12, 2013, 07:10:01 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s3hTISLFlNo/Ugef-mDnXFI/AAAAAAABCog/g7ndlqN0dFk/s1600/lemans2h-2.jpg)

Pass me a tissue please.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 14, 2013, 04:06:01 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on August 13, 2013, 07:01:38 PM
Are those Harley cases with Ducati heads?

Yup.  The harleycati.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on August 14, 2013, 12:46:35 PM
Quote from: DucNaked on August 13, 2013, 01:08:05 PM
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/0EE1F7B2-39BC-4CCA-84C5-A45E61A2A6C9-889-0000019F628FB20A_zpsc24c6575.jpg)

Love the V-ROD headlight. Wish those things werent so damn pricey!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on August 14, 2013, 12:49:33 PM
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5549/9497767617_38301cb8f3.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/9497767617/)
IMG_9824 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/9497767617/#) by ricknieto (http://www.flickr.com/people/65036619@N04/), on Flickr

Check out the little window installed on the gear box!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 14, 2013, 04:49:57 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1146665_637007932990275_2071691116_n.jpg)

MAGNI - MV Agusta Brutale 1090
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on August 14, 2013, 04:58:19 PM
Quote from: Duck Off on August 14, 2013, 12:49:33 PM
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5549/9497767617_38301cb8f3.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/9497767617/)
IMG_9824 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65036619@N04/9497767617/#) by ricknieto (http://www.flickr.com/people/65036619@N04/), on Flickr

Check out the little window installed on the gear box!

That would be these, or something similar.
http://roadandrace.com.au/parts/parts/Ducati_Beveldrive_geargazer_2.htm (http://roadandrace.com.au/parts/parts/Ducati_Beveldrive_geargazer_2.htm)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on August 14, 2013, 06:16:12 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on August 14, 2013, 04:49:57 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1146665_637007932990275_2071691116_n.jpg)

MAGNI - MV Agusta Brutale 1090
Nice wheels - I want on my monster.......  never found anybody who stocks 'em though....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on August 14, 2013, 06:33:51 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on August 14, 2013, 04:49:57 PM
~~~SNIP~~~

MAGNI - MV Agusta Brutale 1090

Damn.
That's pretty nice.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 14, 2013, 07:01:30 PM
(http://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachments/hypermotard/106183d1330467861-wire-wheels-hyper-check-out-p1010210.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on August 14, 2013, 07:08:27 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on August 13, 2013, 07:01:38 PM
Are those Harley cases with Ducati heads?
Yes!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on August 14, 2013, 07:11:14 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on August 14, 2013, 07:01:30 PM
(http://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachments/hypermotard/106183d1330467861-wire-wheels-hyper-check-out-p1010210.jpg)
Yup, those wheels. 

What fits that Hyper also fits my Monster.....  anybody know where they can be obtained?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 14, 2013, 07:11:47 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on August 14, 2013, 07:11:14 PM
Yup, those wheels. 

What fits that Hyper also fits my Monster.....  anybody know where they can be obtained?

check pm
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 14, 2013, 07:17:40 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/945986_10151660886894965_311254160_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 14, 2013, 07:53:35 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on August 14, 2013, 04:49:57 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1146665_637007932990275_2071691116_n.jpg)

MAGNI - MV Agusta Brutale 1090

sheeeeeeeyyyyit
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on August 14, 2013, 11:24:57 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on August 14, 2013, 07:11:47 PM
check pm
Thanks Carlos  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on August 15, 2013, 02:52:20 AM
Vyrus at our club race/track day  [drool] (don't know what engine, but AFAIK you can use 'anything')

(http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/VyrusEker_zps0c271198.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on August 15, 2013, 06:32:10 AM
This truly is a COOL Italian bike.

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/1146731_518456708235123_1327084413_n_zps69ae4376.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/1146731_518456708235123_1327084413_n_zps69ae4376.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 15, 2013, 07:19:48 AM
Quote from: ChrisK on August 15, 2013, 06:32:10 AM
This truly is a COOL Italian bike.

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/1146731_518456708235123_1327084413_n_zps69ae4376.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/1146731_518456708235123_1327084413_n_zps69ae4376.jpg.html)

that, HURTS !!!! :o
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on August 15, 2013, 09:54:02 AM
Quote from: ChrisK on August 15, 2013, 06:32:10 AM
This truly is a COOL Italian bike.

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/1146731_518456708235123_1327084413_n_zps69ae4376.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/1146731_518456708235123_1327084413_n_zps69ae4376.jpg.html)

This setting would be more befitting of a Beak Sporting Multi-Strada. Or as the mechanic at my Duck Shop calls it "The Sex Beak"
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: coduc on August 15, 2013, 10:05:10 AM
Quote from: stopintime on August 15, 2013, 02:52:20 AM
Vyrus at our club race/track day  [drool] (don't know what engine, but AFAIK you can use 'anything')

(http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/VyrusEker_zps0c271198.jpg)

That front brake placement seem weird to me...not too much structural rigidity.  But it sure looks fast!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on August 15, 2013, 10:35:20 AM
Quote from: coduc on August 15, 2013, 10:05:10 AM
That front brake placement seem weird to me...not too much structural rigidity.  But it sure looks fast!

Because of how/where the forces go, straight into a rigid 'swingarm', I don't think that's a big problem compared to what it would be on a conventional fork...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on August 15, 2013, 10:57:00 AM
I'm gonna need a mop.

(http://www.magni.it/images/quail/DSC_0342.JPG)

(http://www.magni.it/images/COL_0306020002.JPG)

(http://www.magni.it/images/GUE_106_0672.JPG)

More moto-porn here:
http://www.magni.it (http://www.magni.it)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on August 15, 2013, 11:41:15 AM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/alchemy-006_zps1e081d8c.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/alchemy-006_zps1e081d8c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 15, 2013, 11:44:24 AM
Quote from: ChrisK on August 15, 2013, 11:41:15 AM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/alchemy-006_zps1e081d8c.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/alchemy-006_zps1e081d8c.jpg.html)

I like the exhaust setup a LOT but the Frankenstein bevel setup is ...  disconcerting.

That NCR dry clutch setup runs around $5 grand.  that rear suspension is sick.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on August 15, 2013, 12:02:08 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on August 15, 2013, 11:44:24 AM
I like the exhaust setup a LOT but the Frankenstein bevel setup is ...  disconcerting.

That NCR dry clutch setup runs around $5 grand.  that rear suspension is sick.



oh i so want to see more of this bike
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on August 15, 2013, 12:10:31 PM
Your wish is my command:

http://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2013/08/ducati-alchemy.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FMvENa+%28RocketGarage%29 (http://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2013/08/ducati-alchemy.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FMvENa+%28RocketGarage%29)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on August 15, 2013, 12:14:25 PM
other side:

(http://www.ducati.org/forums/attachments/australia/50786d1318137727-alchemy-race-face-web-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on August 15, 2013, 12:28:15 PM
 Think it might be a little loud?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 15, 2013, 12:50:59 PM
Quote from: SpikeC on August 15, 2013, 12:28:15 PM
Think it might be a little loud?

and lots of ass-vibrato
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on August 15, 2013, 12:53:10 PM
Quote from: ChrisK on August 15, 2013, 11:41:15 AM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/alchemy-006_zps1e081d8c.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/alchemy-006_zps1e081d8c.jpg.html)
FMD  :o  [drool] [drool]

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 15, 2013, 03:29:30 PM
Usually we post only the pics, but, this one I had to do this . . .

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/2012-ncr-m4-preview-91154.html (http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/2012-ncr-m4-preview-91154.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 15, 2013, 03:54:47 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AarF69OkVzs/UdkUr2VeRvI/AAAAAAAAzkU/tQ8q81W7B7o/s1600/cafe+racer+culture+(1).JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 15, 2013, 03:57:14 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gOO8t1uMwmE/UcveS2U5YTI/AAAAAAAAzS8/CeELvSMfees/s640/AdHoc-Poptah-Lside-2-700x465.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JDYBSHhXEgA/UcveU_cIYzI/AAAAAAAAzTM/XUbC8o35tFM/s640/AdHoc-Poptah-Lside-3-700x436.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--kPnN-UBxH8/UcveVQkKLoI/AAAAAAAAzTg/TLzd90YUTbY/s640/AdHoc-Poptah-Rear-MS-1-700x473.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WwKbI79DylY/UcveU7ZwbkI/AAAAAAAAzTQ/J6aQ6Lbf1_E/s640/AdHoc-Poptah-RSide-1-700x460.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 15, 2013, 04:05:58 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RObRIoAgALU/UYjCPFOutpI/AAAAAAAAxPg/D-LReFgDyb0/s640/DUCATI-125-SPORT-9.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uD964mupzDQ/UYjBuYZULTI/AAAAAAAAxOo/788ncCMsEWs/s640/DUCATI-125-SPORT-111.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--91SCzwBof8/UYjB4UCmi2I/AAAAAAAAxO8/_CDK5jEuUS0/s640/DUCATI-125-SPORT-12.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dVlBOfHFERI/UYjCMVh5ylI/AAAAAAAAxPY/eihK3MQo7is/s640/DUCATI-125-SPORT-8.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on August 15, 2013, 04:30:40 PM
Quote from: stopintime on August 15, 2013, 02:52:20 AM
Vyrus at our club race/track day  [drool] (don't know what engine, but AFAIK you can use 'anything')

(http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/VyrusEker_zps0c271198.jpg)
What is it? More pics?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: wantingaduc on August 16, 2013, 10:59:38 AM
I would venture a guess that it's a Vyrus from the looks of it.
If not, then Bimota would be my second call.

jimi
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on August 16, 2013, 11:03:15 AM
Quote from: memper on August 15, 2013, 04:30:40 PM
What is it? More pics?

Quote from: wantingaduc on August 16, 2013, 10:59:38 AM
I would venture a guess that it's a Vyrus from the looks of it.
If not, then Bimota would be my second call.

jimi

Yes, as written, a Vyrus. I don't know more about (other than that it's a little bit expensive)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 16, 2013, 12:13:16 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1_8-3X0eJfQ/UgNPdfCe3lI/AAAAAAAA0Qo/FzNHRVeY9yk/s1600/cafe+racer+%25282%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on August 16, 2013, 12:21:30 PM
Quote from: stopintime on August 15, 2013, 02:52:20 AM
Vyrus at our club race/track day  [drool] (don't know what engine, but AFAIK you can use 'anything')

(http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/VyrusEker_zps0c271198.jpg)

FOund iT!!

Moto2 Vyrus
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 17, 2013, 07:41:02 AM
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/17076eb9bb32e15acc96bc473f8a981c/tumblr_mk3e7aA0XJ1s3dzl8o1_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on August 17, 2013, 12:25:03 PM
^^^Padding? I don't need no stinking padding^^^    :o
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: krolik on August 17, 2013, 01:11:40 PM
For real hard ass riders.





;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 17, 2013, 01:54:45 PM
The pro-style helmet gets all the WINS

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/helmet_zps212f2bda.jpg~original)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on August 17, 2013, 05:04:33 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on August 17, 2013, 07:41:02 AM
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/17076eb9bb32e15acc96bc473f8a981c/tumblr_mk3e7aA0XJ1s3dzl8o1_1280.jpg)

Is that a wrapped udder??
Also, the gap btw the seat and the tank looks like a great spot for ones balls during a hard stop. He must use Thighmaster.
And +1 on th Biltwell helmet. Low profile and illegal. So soft you can twist the plastic with your hands (had one many moons ago).
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 17, 2013, 08:34:08 PM
Quote from: memper on August 17, 2013, 05:04:33 PM
Is that a wrapped udder??

Just the stock SBK collector/crossover piece, the bike looks to have no mufflers at all.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 18, 2013, 06:55:55 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7f5-RzXIVSg/UhCoRinDnPI/AAAAAAABDFg/CtEeiZ78Q7w/s640/9523053886_2b0a3b4135_o.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4eqlASACcTo/UhCoSxV2siI/AAAAAAABDGI/n6WXuDylGfE/s640/9520267517_41193606e3_o.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NFzz2rAvX6I/UhCoSQ1hR6I/AAAAAAABDF4/SPrF3vxlAyw/s640/9523052498_ecd7a11c04_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on August 18, 2013, 07:11:25 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on August 18, 2013, 06:55:55 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7f5-RzXIVSg/UhCoRinDnPI/AAAAAAABDFg/CtEeiZ78Q7w/s640/9523053886_2b0a3b4135_o.jpg)
Was pretty sure this was Shelsley Walsh but had to watch this vid to be sure.  8) http://www.shelsley-walsh.co.uk/clubnews/content.asp?ni=329 (http://www.shelsley-walsh.co.uk/clubnews/content.asp?ni=329)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 18, 2013, 07:41:30 AM
Wow, good eye man.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oNe9PoJalRg/UeRPF5jXXiI/AAAAAAABBW0/v44cCZ2AFVo/s640/1010703_485236308227634_865521044_n.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XTa-Z0Q9r4A/UeRPHCIp5jI/AAAAAAABBXQ/w_nFeGarVNk/s640/44997_485236168227648_1486224670_n.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OA9Xo9vlhyQ/UeRPIz913BI/AAAAAAABBXw/TAAr3ggFmVA/s640/1001889_485236424894289_379463262_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: El-Twin on August 18, 2013, 07:59:48 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on August 18, 2013, 07:41:30 AM
Wow, good eye man.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oNe9PoJalRg/UeRPF5jXXiI/AAAAAAABBW0/v44cCZ2AFVo/s640/1010703_485236308227634_865521044_n.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XTa-Z0Q9r4A/UeRPHCIp5jI/AAAAAAABBXQ/w_nFeGarVNk/s640/44997_485236168227648_1486224670_n.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OA9Xo9vlhyQ/UeRPIz913BI/AAAAAAABBXw/TAAr3ggFmVA/s640/1001889_485236424894289_379463262_n.jpg)
[drool] [bow_down] [thumbsup]

Love the color combo  the B-29 nose cone.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 18, 2013, 08:14:40 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z2Pqcce-dJk/UcBJDiwLOwI/AAAAAAAA_pU/Lu5BU1zHlFY/s640/f3-003.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kr-5FLfdo-E/UcBJIKn7hHI/AAAAAAAA_qE/lWVDvA7cvIY/s640/f3-008.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z4iWxpBq0MQ/UcBJIEYx8uI/AAAAAAAA_qI/IPhkgfEEz-s/s640/f3-009.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wS8ytMF85J4/UcBJGFLGZ8I/AAAAAAAA_p0/P81g6A8H2jk/s640/f3-007.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 18, 2013, 08:25:26 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-caT52ynFXtk/Ubx1dWZGQSI/AAAAAAAA_cQ/NOJPZDm8l9g/s640/966414_513549042044479_1939161490_o.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7FCEv-wbrVc/Ubx1dPArMiI/AAAAAAAA_cE/Nad2OcvedKI/s640/954809_511896608876389_114326812_n.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ohW3DqfVMl8/Ubx1gM3aL8I/AAAAAAAA_do/gpF_6llVD7E/s640/704928_513550718710978_1695383903_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 18, 2013, 12:55:42 PM
Cylon.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on August 18, 2013, 02:18:26 PM
The single is beautiful.
I could only pick on the need for a less fussy front disc design and front number plate.
Still..., just beautiful.
They've worked the motor, twin plug heads.
What model and capacity?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on August 18, 2013, 02:22:45 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on August 18, 2013, 08:25:26 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-caT52ynFXtk/Ubx1dWZGQSI/AAAAAAAA_cQ/NOJPZDm8l9g/s640/966414_513549042044479_1939161490_o.jpg)

I'm digging it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 18, 2013, 05:15:59 PM
Quote from: koko64 on August 18, 2013, 02:18:26 PM
What model and capacity?

The bike is a '63 125 TS, motor is a built 250.  info here (http://radducati.blogspot.com/2013/06/f3-by-radical-ducati-2013.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on August 18, 2013, 05:27:42 PM
Thanks 1KDS.
It's beautiful.
I would love to build something like that.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 18, 2013, 05:49:25 PM
My pleasure.  I would love one too, I've been eyeing a Bronco 125 on craigslist for a week or so, not a very desirable vintage duc but it could be a great little bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 18, 2013, 06:39:53 PM
Quote from: DRKWNG on August 18, 2013, 02:22:45 PM
I'm digging it.

i want to see the front. 

999?  with which s/a?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 18, 2013, 06:40:15 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on August 18, 2013, 05:49:25 PM
My pleasure.  I would love one too, I've been eyeing a Bronco 125 on craigslist for a week or so, not a very desirable vintage duc but it could be a great little bike.

My first motorcycle!!

which CL??
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 18, 2013, 07:47:40 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on August 18, 2013, 06:39:53 PM
i want to see the front. 

999?  with which s/a?

Looks like the 1098 swingarm to me, best pic of that side:

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lNIvIllQrw8/Ubx1eyx_CxI/AAAAAAAA_dI/jMFcePxCYiM/s1600/965683_513549835377733_385838084_o.jpg)

Best pic of the front:

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-35BICs4QotI/Ubx1fWgEouI/AAAAAAAA_dU/hyjArCQOAYs/s1600/980939_513549848711065_231194430_o.jpg)

source (http://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2013/06/carbon-999.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 18, 2013, 07:50:43 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on August 18, 2013, 06:40:15 PM
My first motorcycle!!

which CL??

Just checked and it's gone, it was an undetermined year Bronco 125 missing the headlight, front fender and exhaust, owner claimed the motor was free but not running.  He was asking $700 and I offered $400 which he didn't take too kindly to, I'm not going to overpay simply because it's a Ducati.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 18, 2013, 08:03:51 PM
Id have to see it.. any of the old springheads that are in good shape are going to sell eventually.  It is probably worth twice that if it's parted.  The only people that have them are collectors and weirdos nowadays.

You wouldn't be paying 700 because it's a Ducati, it's because it's 50 years old and rare as hell.

All of the "named" models are worth more in my book.. i.e. the Bronco, Diana, Marianna... etc


Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on August 18, 2013, 08:14:59 PM
I'm looking up the Bronco in Cathcarts book as we speak.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 18, 2013, 08:16:45 PM
I thought I saved the pictures from the ad but I can't find them now.  The bike was pretty rough and I looked into the resale market on them and it looked pretty weak, near flawless original bikes going for just a few grand.  It seems the pushrod motors are the least desirable from a collector standpoint but one guy speculated that since they are the least desirable at the moment many of them will be parted out and the survivors may end up bringing big money some day.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on August 18, 2013, 08:28:08 PM
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/QuUW4vE3cqjv-Erqu7ELxJtBwWUIIEUoCyC-GLv7uY4?feat=directlink
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 18, 2013, 08:29:51 PM
Yup.  Some things are valuable just because they are old and oddballs.

The pushrod models are oddballs, for sure.  Not exciting bikes in their own right, but if you've got an old Ducati single that is running well and looks ok, you'll eventually make your money off it no matter what.

And yes, the people pulling them apart don't hurt the resale over time. 

I am hoping the scarcity of the parallel models eventually helps the value...lol

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 19, 2013, 06:55:44 AM
Damn, I thought I was certain I didn't want it, now you're making me rethink it and it's gone  :(
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 19, 2013, 07:30:52 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on August 19, 2013, 06:55:44 AM
Damn, I thought I was certain I didn't want it, now you're making me rethink it and it's gone  :(

Honestly, if it's your first vintage ducati, I'd say steer clear unless you have the patience of the gods.  Those old engines are true artisan engines -- all hand fitted and assembled.  Assembling one is a giant pain.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 19, 2013, 10:41:05 AM
I would like to get into a vintage duc, what model do you think would be better?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: rozer on August 19, 2013, 02:18:55 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ENp8Kl_hYfY/UhJP78yBwhI/AAAAAAAAAgc/GZ6c8zBb5pY/s1600/DSC_9753_2.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: rozer on August 19, 2013, 02:20:33 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tc1cOM9XcFo/UhJR71gHinI/AAAAAAAAAhE/ljpG9fxLFPY/s1600/DSC_9779.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on August 19, 2013, 02:53:41 PM
Quote from: SpikeC on August 18, 2013, 08:28:08 PM
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/QuUW4vE3cqjv-Erqu7ELxJtBwWUIIEUoCyC-GLv7uY4?feat=directlink

Yours, Spike?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on August 19, 2013, 03:25:15 PM
 Yup! *giggle-giggle*
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on August 19, 2013, 04:14:47 PM
Nice bike Spike!  Now get your traitor ass outta here.   ;D

If the only reason for selling the Duc was limited garage space you can stay..........   :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 19, 2013, 04:19:16 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/1148794_10151784503013088_44378051_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 19, 2013, 05:03:02 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on August 19, 2013, 10:41:05 AM
I would like to get into a vintage duc, what model do you think would be better?

All of them are going to be headaches more or less, but the later bevels less so. 

Squarecase twins can be found for cheap enough in restorable condition.  The singles are less desirable, but parts sourcing is much harder.

A few years ago, a bunch of Swiss milsurp Condors came over, they were selling for around $3500.  Single springhead Ducati 350cc.  Perfect condition.   

I sold my Darmah SS for just under 10,000.  Fully original, running condition.  I saw restorable nonrunning ones in the 3000-4000 range.  Finding parts is $$$

The single might be your cheapest entry, but finding parts is going to be hard.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on August 19, 2013, 05:59:13 PM
I have seen several of those condors up close and personal when I was playing with Swiss military Pinzgauers.  Kinda wanted one and could have snapped one up for $1,500.  Thankfully the owner who had bought several for resale told me about how darn difficult it was and that I should run away screaming.  He was gonna lose money on those bikes and knew it.  Luckily I was providing some help with the Red Bull Pinzgauer and he felt he should not screw me over.  For what it is worth he was notorious for screwing people over so I felt quite fortunate to have kept my money.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Fergus on August 19, 2013, 06:22:08 PM
Shouldn't this be in the "Celebrities on Ducatis" thread  ;D?

Quote from: Darkmonster620 on August 19, 2013, 04:19:16 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/1148794_10151784503013088_44378051_n.jpg)
(http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/wennpic/laura-prepon-premiere-arrested-development-season-4-01.jpg)
Laura Prepon from That 70s Show

Oh, that's a Guzzi...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 23, 2013, 12:35:10 PM
Cool customized Elefant 650, punched out to 750, with a Scrambler tank, and a cool rear suspension and ? forks

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qpWtg6IvDLk/THFjs7MyRwI/AAAAAAAAckw/_t_BTqWh8Dg/s1600/cagivaducati+totti+scrambler+elefant+750.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on August 23, 2013, 10:12:10 PM
Why yes, actually. I DO still want to build my own Terra Mostro.  [evil]

Thank you for reminding me.  [beer]

And now off to craigslist I go.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on August 24, 2013, 02:21:10 PM
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-qfcL7I6_QOQ/Uhfcqd5zA9I/AAAAAAAAAp8/Kp94SOp0x0w/s800/image.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Oldfisti on August 25, 2013, 07:32:12 AM
^^^^  shameless plug





and that's ok with me!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on August 25, 2013, 02:27:04 PM
Was out riding today and ran into a guy that had a black panigale (custom job).  Snapped a photo but it really doesn't do it justice.  I like it better than the iconic red.

(http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/1pt21GW/null_zpsf2413283.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on August 25, 2013, 10:12:50 PM
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm259/andrewb172/wards-riverside-1_zpsea4e794b.jpg) (http://s298.photobucket.com/user/andrewb172/media/wards-riverside-1_zpsea4e794b.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on August 26, 2013, 09:29:40 AM
Quote from: Musa Curvus on August 25, 2013, 10:12:50 PM
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm259/andrewb172/wards-riverside-1_zpsea4e794b.jpg) (http://s298.photobucket.com/user/andrewb172/media/wards-riverside-1_zpsea4e794b.jpg.html)

That makes me silly happy. do you have any details?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on August 26, 2013, 06:11:59 PM
Quote from: yamifixer on August 26, 2013, 09:29:40 AM
That makes me silly happy. do you have any details?

Yep, right here........http://www.bikeexif.com/wards-riverside (http://www.bikeexif.com/wards-riverside)


Love this quote “It looks fast, but looks can be deceiving.”  [clap]

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 27, 2013, 06:25:53 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1235137_509935015756630_292632373_n.jpg)
Laverda 1000 V6
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on August 27, 2013, 07:59:44 AM
Dear Mr. Laverda,

Yes, I'll have one of those just like that, please.

And two complete drivelines please, one as a spare and one to put in a modern chassis.

Kindly forward the tracking number when they ship.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: duc_fan on August 27, 2013, 09:18:34 AM
Quote from: Musa Curvus on August 26, 2013, 06:11:59 PM
Yep, right here........http://www.bikeexif.com/wards-riverside (http://www.bikeexif.com/wards-riverside)


Love this quote “It looks fast, but looks can be deceiving.”  [clap]



I love how a little Italian flair can take something small and putzy and make it look so cool.

There are some other drool-worthy bikes on that site, like the Walt Siegl Ducati (http://www.bikeexif.com/walt-siegl-ducati).
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 27, 2013, 09:50:50 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1236927_10201180133619579_424790179_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: LA on August 27, 2013, 08:00:23 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on August 27, 2013, 06:25:53 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1235137_509935015756630_292632373_n.jpg)
Laverda 1000 V6
That's just about my all time favorite scooter. I remember when they first did the prototype. I was stunned.  Still am. Engine is about one foot long.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on August 27, 2013, 08:59:52 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on August 27, 2013, 09:50:50 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1236927_10201180133619579_424790179_n.jpg)
WOW!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on August 27, 2013, 09:08:12 PM
Quote from: Desert Dust on August 27, 2013, 08:59:52 PM
WOW!

I had the same reaction, to start with.
Really cool and minimalist.

Then I looked closer, and realized all of the stuff that's missing.

:-\
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on August 27, 2013, 10:34:01 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on August 27, 2013, 09:08:12 PM
I had the same reaction, to start with.
Really cool and minimalist.

Then I looked closer, and realized all of the stuff that's missing.

:-\
I don't see any essential parts missing,......I mean, you could hop on and ride it as is.
Just don't get pulled over.  [leo]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howley on August 28, 2013, 03:28:25 AM
Quote from: Desert Dust on August 27, 2013, 10:34:01 PM
I don't see any essential parts missing,......I mean, you could hop on and ride it as is.
Just don't get pulled over.  [leo]


Who needs carburetors anyway?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dry Martini on August 28, 2013, 09:01:10 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on August 27, 2013, 09:08:12 PM
I had the same reaction, to start with.
Really cool and minimalist.

Then I looked closer, and realized all of the stuff that's missing.

:-\

Signal lights not required by law. Neither is a speedometer.  It has a headlight and it looks as if the taillight is there.

My state no longer has vehicle inspections, and when they did, the speedometer was not on the list.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 28, 2013, 09:13:32 AM
Quote from: Howley on August 28, 2013, 03:28:25 AM
Who needs carburetors anyway?

Its direct injected!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on August 28, 2013, 04:03:05 PM
Quote from: Howley on August 28, 2013, 03:28:25 AM
Who needs carburetors anyway?
OK, I saw one carburetor but I thought the other must have been hanging off of the left side of the motor- out of the photographer's view. Now I see the front intake in need of a mate.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 28, 2013, 04:11:15 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1175259_10151592437457341_2089398656_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 28, 2013, 04:11:33 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1001399_10151573854922341_2104699864_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Don on August 28, 2013, 04:19:45 PM
That guzzi is yum
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Fergus on August 28, 2013, 04:45:43 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on August 28, 2013, 04:11:15 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1175259_10151592437457341_2089398656_n.jpg)
+1  [thumbsup] Where can I get a fender like that for my 'lil monster (620)?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on August 28, 2013, 05:02:59 PM
This is becoming my favorite thread.  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 28, 2013, 05:15:17 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on August 28, 2013, 04:11:15 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1175259_10151592437457341_2089398656_n.jpg)
Love the bikes from Kaffemachine. Love the paint similar to the 750S & S3 models. I like the seat which is like the Lemans I seat with a lower profile hump. I was hoping someone would post that one. My desktop has been down and I have not been been posting as much.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: duc_fan on August 28, 2013, 05:17:45 PM
Quote from: Desert Dust on August 28, 2013, 05:02:59 PM
This is becoming my favorite thread.  ;D

+1

It's a time-waster... but what a great way to waste time.  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 28, 2013, 05:57:05 PM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps9649b296.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 28, 2013, 05:58:40 PM
Quote from: Travman on August 28, 2013, 05:57:05 PM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps9649b296.jpg)

now, I need to sell my house . .
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 28, 2013, 06:26:00 PM
not a bike per se, but ..

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/431806_475628952509054_855073118_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 29, 2013, 05:17:52 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1174856_627083800645733_210028846_n.jpg)

For sale:
http://raresportbikesforsale.com/track-day-heaven-2004-bimota-db5-race-bike/ (http://raresportbikesforsale.com/track-day-heaven-2004-bimota-db5-race-bike/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on August 29, 2013, 07:04:33 AM
The forks and brakes alone cost more than a brand new panni...... [drool] [bow_down]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 29, 2013, 08:11:02 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1238776_10152038668662741_1372131673_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on August 29, 2013, 09:40:06 AM
WHOO BOY!!! ----- Some really nice ones posted up.  Yessir!   ^^^^^^
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: duc_fan on August 29, 2013, 09:40:43 AM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on August 28, 2013, 06:26:00 PM
not a bike per se, but ..

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/431806_475628952509054_855073118_n.jpg)

Is that for sale?  Because I want it in my living room...  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on August 29, 2013, 11:22:58 AM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on August 29, 2013, 05:17:52 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1174856_627083800645733_210028846_n.jpg)

For sale:
http://raresportbikesforsale.com/track-day-heaven-2004-bimota-db5-race-bike/ (http://raresportbikesforsale.com/track-day-heaven-2004-bimota-db5-race-bike/)

Hey! That's JUST like mine!  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on August 29, 2013, 03:47:58 PM
Quote from: SpikeC on August 29, 2013, 11:22:58 AM
Hey! That's JUST like mine!  ;D
If by 'just like' you mean they both say Bimota on the tank...

you're absolutely right.  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on August 29, 2013, 04:29:37 PM
 [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: duc_fan on August 30, 2013, 05:05:24 PM
Not a vintage Laverda, but as the ad says, definitely an "anti-beige" bike:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/mcy/4012088531.html (http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/mcy/4012088531.html)

1999 Laverda 750s Strike for sale by original owner
only 10,500 miles
Water cooled twin cylinder 85 HP engine
54 inch wheelbase on a Nico Bakker designed frame
Underseat gas tank = low low center of gravity for Xlnt handling
adjustable suspension by Paoli
Marchisini wheels + new tires
This is a great 410 pound addition to your collection of rare bikes !
$4250

I have no idea what these are worth, so maybe this belongs in the Craigslist Crack Addicts thread...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 31, 2013, 07:02:30 AM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zpsccfa3614.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zpsb9df89b7.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps7f8c69dc.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps1d11b77c.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 31, 2013, 07:21:01 AM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zpsec486542.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zpsa13a8abf.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps219c1fdc.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 31, 2013, 08:02:03 AM
Gotta love those Siegl bikes  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on August 31, 2013, 08:10:59 AM
That is VERY nice!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on August 31, 2013, 08:15:29 AM
Quote from: Travman on August 31, 2013, 07:21:01 AM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zpsec486542.jpg)
Frame/engine layout is so clean you can work on almost every part of the bike, w/ minimal/zero part removal.
I miss that A LOT in my EVO, where to get to anything you have to remove 145 parts and work your way like a contortionist  :-\
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on August 31, 2013, 08:24:21 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on August 31, 2013, 08:02:03 AM
Gotta love those Siegl bikes  [thumbsup]
Hmmm...

Being a relic myself, I have a hard time appreciating that ass-high profile and tiny tail piece with a classically-shaped half fairing and tank.  [roll]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on August 31, 2013, 09:25:51 AM
I love those slash cut cone pipes.....beauty!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 31, 2013, 06:44:22 PM
Walt Siegl is cranking out a lot of these bikes.  Ducati should just put him under contract and call these the new Sport Classics.

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps30464a4e.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps3dc0ed93.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps5b15a627.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zpsaaa0cd18.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zpsc224c2f5.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 31, 2013, 06:50:36 PM
....and Nate can paint them.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 31, 2013, 08:02:02 PM
The sport classic bikes had some connection to previous models.  Siegls bikes are cool but are amalgams of various models and custom features.   

The next sport classic will be from the pantah racers I.e. laguna seca F1 or nothing.  It would be great if Ducati would make a single and roll out repros of old 350 and 450 models...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on August 31, 2013, 08:04:22 PM
Quote from: Travman on August 31, 2013, 06:44:22 PM
Walt Siegl is cranking out a lot of these bikes.  Ducati should just put him under contract and call these the new Sport Classics.

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps30464a4e.jpg)
wow... That's bloody gorgeous  [drool] [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on August 31, 2013, 08:56:54 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on August 31, 2013, 06:50:36 PM
....and Nate can paint them.  [thumbsup]

IIRC they ended up having some differences and Nate stopped working for him.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 31, 2013, 09:14:36 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on August 31, 2013, 08:56:54 PM
IIRC they ended up having some differences and Nate stopped working for him.

I think so, Walt's loss.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on September 01, 2013, 06:48:35 AM
Quote from: Travman on August 31, 2013, 06:44:22 PM
Walt Siegl is cranking out a lot of these bikes.  Ducati should just put him under contract and call these the new Sport Classics.

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zpsc224c2f5.jpg)
Gorgeous!
Where's the battery?  [roll]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on September 01, 2013, 07:06:55 AM
under the tank or in the tail
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on September 01, 2013, 09:09:39 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on August 31, 2013, 09:14:36 PM
Walt's loss.

Agreed
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on September 01, 2013, 10:45:32 AM
Quote from: Raux on September 01, 2013, 07:06:55 AM
under the tank or in the tail
Nice. Any idea of what kind of $$$ one of these would be priced?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on September 01, 2013, 12:41:01 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/998472_608191502565381_892839865_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Pedro-bot on September 01, 2013, 01:46:34 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on September 01, 2013, 12:41:01 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/998472_608191502565381_892839865_n.jpg)

Kineo wheels!

Not sure they go with the bike.

Cool nonetheless.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on September 01, 2013, 03:49:29 PM
Quote from: Pedro-bot on September 01, 2013, 01:46:34 PM
Kineo wheels!

Not sure they go with the bike.

Cool nonetheless.
Agreed - I love those wheels, although not in that colour, not on that bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on September 01, 2013, 03:55:55 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on September 01, 2013, 03:49:29 PM
Agreed - I love those wheels, although not in that colour, not on that bike.
On yours then?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on September 01, 2013, 07:30:07 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on September 01, 2013, 03:55:55 PM
On yours then?
Yes please.

But not in that colour  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on September 01, 2013, 07:31:17 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on September 01, 2013, 07:30:07 PM
Yes please.

But not in that colour  ;D

rattle can 'em
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on September 01, 2013, 07:42:14 PM
classy Carlos, classy  [cheeky]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on September 01, 2013, 07:47:55 PM
 ;D [beer]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ddan on September 02, 2013, 04:14:40 AM
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2822/9654614592_50a1cde1fd_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23081877@N02/9654614592/)

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2850/9651383019_ffc2d4344f_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23081877@N02/9651383019/)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5328/9654614330_2b1a6f6a75_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23081877@N02/9654614330/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on September 02, 2013, 04:25:33 AM
^^^ Something about that wheel/tyre combo had me looking for the "made by Mattel" label.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on September 02, 2013, 07:49:55 AM
that must be a "hot seat" . . . cool never the less
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on September 02, 2013, 10:55:50 AM
 When I look at these sort of setups I wonder what they drive like. Wuldn't that be rather ponderous?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on September 02, 2013, 11:18:43 AM
Quote from: SpikeC on September 02, 2013, 10:55:50 AM
When I look at these sort of setups I wonder what they drive like. Wuldn't that be rather ponderous?
This was my 600 SL and it's anything BUT ponderous. If memory serves, that's a 3.50 on the front, high-tech Pirelli at the time, and I wouldn't go any larger as 3.25 was standard. This thing handled like a bicycle because it weighed nothing and went like stink. Left many big bikes for dead in the twisties but was only geared for 110 MPH at 9,500 RPM and it helps if you're under 150 lbs, 5' 8" and under 40 as the position is...  8) Fine over 70 MPH of course... (http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/275067-1/Pantah-600-SL.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on September 02, 2013, 12:13:13 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on September 02, 2013, 07:49:55 AM
that must be a "hot seat" . . . cool never the less
Yes, some asbestos under your arse would render a cooler ride.

Love the bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on September 02, 2013, 01:05:06 PM

Ya butt, your front is not as big as on that puppy! The trend on bobber type builds is to put a 5 inch tire on the front.

Quote from: Curmudgeon on September 02, 2013, 11:18:43 AM
This was my 600 SL and it's anything BUT ponderous. If memory serves, that's a 3.50 on the front, high-tech Pirelli at the time, and I wouldn't go any larger as 3.25 was standard. This thing handled like a bicycle because it weighed nothing and went like stink. Left many big bikes for dead in the twisties but was only geared for 110 MPH at 9,500 RPM and it helps if you're under 150 lbs, 5' 8" and under 40 as the position is...  8) Fine over 70 MPH of course... (http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/275067-1/Pantah-600-SL.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on September 02, 2013, 01:53:13 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on September 02, 2013, 11:18:43 AM
This was my 600 SL and it's anything BUT ponderous. If memory serves, that's a 3.50 on the front, high-tech Pirelli at the time, and I wouldn't go any larger as 3.25 was standard. This thing handled like a bicycle because it weighed nothing and went like stink. Left many big bikes for dead in the twisties but was only geared for 110 MPH at 9,500 RPM and it helps if you're under 150 lbs, 5' 8" and under 40 as the position is...  8) Fine over 70 MPH of course... (http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/275067-1/Pantah-600-SL.jpg)
Very nice example (and not at all over-tyred)  [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Quote from: SpikeC on September 02, 2013, 01:05:06 PM
Ya butt, your front is not as big as on that puppy! The trend on bobber type builds is to put a 5 inch tire on the front.
Yup.  Makes for a cartoonish look IMO.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on September 02, 2013, 04:16:35 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on September 02, 2013, 01:53:13 PM
Very nice example (and not at all over-tyred)  [thumbsup] [thumbsup]Yup.
If YOU sat on that bike, it would look like a minibike.  ;) Selling it was bitter-sweet because the buyer took it directly to Massachusetts for an Italian bike show/gathering of about 300 machines and took first place! >:(

Incidentally, that 2-into-1 stainless system you see on there came from a Ducati specialist fabricator in Australia c1981 and he really knew what he was doing. I could jet both Dellortos nearly identically which was something I couldn't do with the NCR I also tried. Looked miles better as well and sounded great without being too loud.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 02, 2013, 07:23:16 PM
Ian Gowanloch?

Termignoni also made a 2:1 for the Pantah.   Rare as hens teeth.  It was in their catalogue until a few years ago.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on September 02, 2013, 08:02:14 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on September 02, 2013, 07:23:16 PM
Ian Gowanloch?
No clue. In those days there was a monthly mimeographed club newsletter and I must have spotted it in there and taken a chance. Some U.K. vendors advertised in there too. Hard to recall anymore.

It was light as a feather and beautifully made. When I got the parcel from customs, I thought something must have been lost in shipping.  ;) If you are really interested, I might have some print scans with a tighter view.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on September 03, 2013, 06:40:37 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1175120_589935077729665_19462739_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 03, 2013, 12:42:29 PM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps2f13e396.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps1a1825d4.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zpse0f4298d.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps14549552.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on September 03, 2013, 01:01:11 PM
I love their 2-1 systems they always run on their bikes......
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on September 03, 2013, 01:14:59 PM
I cannot stand their frames though.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on September 03, 2013, 02:05:37 PM
Quote from: JohnEE on September 03, 2013, 01:01:11 PM
I love their 2-1 systems they always run on their bikes......

+1

Hate those headlights.... :-X
Title: Re: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: coduc on September 03, 2013, 02:24:24 PM
Interesting the replaced the rear brake cast mounting bracket with that long rod to keep the brake in place.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on September 03, 2013, 03:45:19 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1240207_574681375913682_573358537_n.jpg)
HARPER 696 SSS CONVERSION
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 03, 2013, 07:25:24 PM
Quote from: 118811 on September 03, 2013, 02:05:37 PM
+1

Hate those headlights.... :-X

Amen  barf city
Title: Re: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 03, 2013, 07:27:25 PM
Quote from: coduc on September 03, 2013, 02:24:24 PM
Interesting the replaced the rear brake cast mounting bracket with that long rod to keep the brake in place.

SOP on the race bikes.  Its a floating rear caliper.  Fairly old setup.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/canucksvt/Ducati/1996Ducati900SP.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on September 04, 2013, 11:39:59 AM
Not sure cool but different . . .
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/1184911_574999002548586_174944778_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: coduc on September 04, 2013, 06:38:34 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on September 03, 2013, 07:27:25 PM
SOP on the race bikes.  Its a floating rear caliper.  Fairly old setup.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/canucksvt/Ducati/1996Ducati900SP.jpg)


What is the benefit?  Weight-loss?
Title: Re: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on September 04, 2013, 07:12:32 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on September 03, 2013, 07:27:25 PM
SOP on the race bikes.  Its a floating rear caliper.  Fairly old setup.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/canucksvt/Ducati/1996Ducati900SP.jpg)
This is my favorite generation of the Supersport
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on September 05, 2013, 09:51:31 AM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on September 03, 2013, 03:45:19 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1240207_574681375913682_573358537_n.jpg)
HARPER 696 SSS CONVERSION

Really love this bike!!!!

Only thing I would (if it were mine) would be engine cowl...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Steve.In.Atlanta on September 05, 2013, 09:57:56 AM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on September 03, 2013, 03:45:19 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1240207_574681375913682_573358537_n.jpg)
HARPER 696 SSS CONVERSION

I just don't like the modern headlights. I love everything else about this bike but would want a round headlight. I agree about adding the belly pan too.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on September 05, 2013, 11:02:24 AM
Just love the spoked wheels . . .

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1234187_10151608192512076_1808492738_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on September 05, 2013, 11:58:23 AM
 Those spoke wheels look great, I,m not so fond of the other type.....
Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 05, 2013, 01:38:58 PM
Quote from: coduc on September 04, 2013, 06:38:34 PM

What is the benefit?  Weight-loss?

same principle as free floating rotors.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on September 05, 2013, 10:00:01 PM
the brake force is transferred to the engine (or frame on some bikes) instead of into the swingarm, isolating the braking force from suspension force.  probably mattered back in the day when swingarms were licorice.

now it's just a fancy look.  is race mate.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on September 09, 2013, 01:43:42 PM
It is a 'new' Monster frame . . .the rest, well, it's Italian re-made in Germany . . .

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1239009_710551695628897_736765322_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/1185148_710551822295551_1104271818_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Fergus on September 09, 2013, 03:34:12 PM
It's good to see that those guys are updating their products.
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on September 09, 2013, 01:43:42 PM
It is a 'new' Monster frame . . .the rest, well, it's Italian re-made in Germany . . .
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1239009_710551695628897_736765322_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/1185148_710551822295551_1104271818_n.jpg)
Here's the original, which as appeared in this thread and others. I just really like to see this kind of creativity 'making it.'
(http://jvb-moto.com/rocknroll/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/flat-red-015web.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on September 09, 2013, 04:10:26 PM
These beasts look fast sitting still. I like it. I'd have to get me a pair of asbestos britches in case I decided to scooch back on the seat a few inches.

The seat itself might not be longer than a foot.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on September 09, 2013, 04:13:20 PM
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3771/9711013637_5f97b41799_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79721557@N02/9711013637/)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3726/9711014011_ddc5729d1d_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79721557@N02/9711014011/)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3763/9714249510_7d865b2013_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79721557@N02/9714249510/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: abby normal on September 09, 2013, 05:45:37 PM
Is that the guzzi replica at the solving museum?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on September 09, 2013, 06:39:30 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on September 09, 2013, 04:13:20 PM
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3771/9711013637_5f97b41799_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79721557@N02/9711013637/)

They forgot to install the crank shaft  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on September 09, 2013, 07:10:36 PM
 It fell out.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on September 10, 2013, 08:25:40 AM
Yep, that's the replica in Solvang.
Supposedly the guy made 3 of them.

The story on the crank was that the rider missed a shift and bent it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 11, 2013, 09:44:42 AM
Looks like JvB Moto has been busy. In addition to the red bike there were two more shown recently.

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps7349b0fd.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/null_zps3c2ae23a.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on September 12, 2013, 03:32:05 PM
(http://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/557738_10151937870630499_1222659568_n.jpg)

by Motogp Werks
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: greenmonster on September 12, 2013, 03:55:57 PM


(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/ducati-sport-1000-2.jpg)

http://www.bikeexif.com/louis-ducati-sport-1000 (http://www.bikeexif.com/louis-ducati-sport-1000)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on September 12, 2013, 05:15:52 PM
Quote from: Raux on September 12, 2013, 03:32:05 PM
(http://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/557738_10151937870630499_1222659568_n.jpg)

by Motogp Werks

Yeah, no.

Just... just no.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: duc_fan on September 12, 2013, 05:38:52 PM
Quote from: Raux on September 12, 2013, 03:32:05 PM
(http://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/557738_10151937870630499_1222659568_n.jpg)

by Motogp Werks

The concept of a naked bike with a MotoGP mill is bada$$, no doubt... but the execution on this one leaves some things to be desired.  The proportions are wrong... the headlight, the bikini fairing... there is a significant proportional mistmatch of the whole front end when you just peel the plastics of the D16RR.  The "frame", seat, tank, swingarm... they just look awkward when exposed like this.  If they wanted a naked bike with a MotoGP mill, they needed to build a proper naked bike around the D16RR motor.

But hey, to each their own. *shrug*
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on September 12, 2013, 05:46:07 PM
Someone will be along soon to discuss the superiority of the newer headlight design as well as how efficient the bikini fairing is at shaping the air flow up and around the rider.  But until then...   [puke]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on September 12, 2013, 06:00:40 PM
I posted it because it's cool and different, but far from perfect.

they used the stock rearsets... I would have gone with Durbahn's
the entire seat should have been replaced with a tubular subframe/seat combo instead

remove the rear fender to open up the rear

remove the belly pan and certainly not put a rizoma frame/axle sliders on it

for headlight, that's a tough one, but I think the streetfighters would have been a better Ducati choice here.

no bar end mirrors, a set of low fighter style would have fit better.


honestly, there was not a lot of effort put into it, whether the owner didn't want anything that couldn't be put back, or the shop didn't want to get too into it.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on September 13, 2013, 01:36:08 AM
Quote from: Raux on September 12, 2013, 03:32:05 PM
(http://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/557738_10151937870630499_1222659568_n.jpg)

by Motogp Werks

Very cool Desmo......but if she were mine I would remove that "top hat" looking headlight fairing [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 13, 2013, 08:46:16 AM
(http://hazanmotorworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/d3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on September 13, 2013, 09:04:06 AM
^^I realize I am showing my age but my first thought was "Yetman Monster?"
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: duc_fan on September 13, 2013, 09:19:32 AM
Someday, probably when I retire, I will have a beautiful custom Ducati like that, or the Louis Sport 1000 above.  A work of mechanical art, that will be ridden to cruise-ins, ride-ins, and other gatherings on sunny Sundays, and spend the rest of it's time on proud display along the wall of my garage, with its own little special floor (maybe mirror tiles), a placard, and accent lights that show off its form.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 13, 2013, 09:47:23 AM
Quote from: Travman on September 13, 2013, 08:46:16 AM
(http://hazanmotorworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/d3.jpg)

The name of this bike is "Testicle Destroyer"
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 13, 2013, 09:48:27 AM
Quote from: greenmonster on September 12, 2013, 03:55:57 PM

(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/ducati-sport-1000-2.jpg)

http://www.bikeexif.com/louis-ducati-sport-1000 (http://www.bikeexif.com/louis-ducati-sport-1000)

I love this bike.

Anyone notice how often this style pops up in customized bikes?

Why don't any manufacturers make this bike?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Raux on September 13, 2013, 09:55:00 AM
not sure if you guys know how this bike was produced...


Louis is a company that's been around 75 years. They are a motorcycle specialist.

They had a major builder in Germany, his name eludes me right now, build a bike based on customer wants.

So they had a 3 or 5 part (can't remember how many) survey put out.

each major component was voted on from exhaust, wheels, seat, tank

of course he offered only about 3 or 4 options per component.

in the end it was a commmunity project.

I noticed Porshe did the same recently for the 50th anniversary 911.

it was really cool to participate (i did on both) and it kept me coming each week to vote.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 13, 2013, 10:18:27 AM
Quote from: Raux on September 13, 2013, 09:55:00 AM
not sure if you guys know how this bike was produced...


Louis is a company that's been around 75 years. They are a motorcycle specialist.

They had a major builder in Germany, his name eludes me right now, build a bike based on customer wants.

So they had a 3 or 5 part (can't remember how many) survey put out.

each major component was voted on from exhaust, wheels, seat, tank

of course he offered only about 3 or 4 options per component.

in the end it was a commmunity project.

I noticed Porshe did the same recently for the 50th anniversary 911.

it was really cool to participate (i did on both) and it kept me coming each week to vote.

I know all about Louis, they won't ship tachometers to the USA!   [laugh]

And that's exactly my point!  This style is well-beloved by people, and no one makes a factory version..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on September 13, 2013, 03:31:47 PM
3 from Paolo Tex . . .

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1175429_584475504948791_501573988_n.jpg)

For those asking, I will post of my bike on Monday or Sunday with the Alpinas w/rotors installed, hopefully can do the new chain too . . .
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on September 13, 2013, 04:51:00 PM
(http://www.omnimoto.it/mwpImages/photogallery/2010/2783/photos650/nicky-hayden-sulla-moto-dirt-track-con-1100-ducati_3.jpg)

Most of us have heard of this guy; lately he's been exclusively riding cool Italian bikes.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on September 13, 2013, 05:32:57 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KwqFJCPVsnw/Ui8lkCSdXNI/AAAAAAAA0-c/SPNNF6no6aE/s640/Glemsheck+101++2013+%25281%2529.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F0c6Dcv00OE/Ui8l3sIcYGI/AAAAAAAA1AE/vf7vSuAeS3o/s640/Glemsheck+101++2013+%25282%2529.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3_3L9FOMtyc/Ui8mnYPpqoI/AAAAAAAA1EM/TkpjpQuUNUM/s640/Glemsheck+101++2013+%252852%2529.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z2AxikFyduM/Ui8mDhQvbqI/AAAAAAAA1BM/fdKlcw6MnYE/s640/Glemsheck+101++2013+%25283%2529.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8js3UuZbVFI/Ui8mUkZQ-iI/AAAAAAAA1Ck/gfbM2C7VxIs/s640/Glemsheck+101++2013+%25284%2529.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lazylightnin717 on September 13, 2013, 05:51:58 PM
^^^
That is a beautiful bike my friends
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on September 14, 2013, 06:05:30 AM
Quote from: lazylightnin717 on September 13, 2013, 05:51:58 PM
^^^
That is a beautiful bike my friends

pert-near perfect.   [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on September 14, 2013, 07:13:12 PM
 Having some brewskis with some Italian Bros..........

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc274/spikethebike/cabaeacc-5c1f-4027-bc35-ac8cbe78227d.jpg) (http://s216.photobucket.com/user/spikethebike/media/cabaeacc-5c1f-4027-bc35-ac8cbe78227d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on September 14, 2013, 07:32:59 PM
 Cool trio
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on September 15, 2013, 08:57:27 AM
this is a cool bike, at least the owner thinks so,  ;D

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/999983_10151719735449965_1997773272_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/535889_10151719730809965_1985445924_n.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on September 15, 2013, 09:46:25 AM
Black rims look great with spokes. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on September 15, 2013, 09:47:48 AM
thanks . . they're "ALL BLACK"
rear was the last 4.5" available for that generation of wheels
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 15, 2013, 10:12:43 AM
I love it. Nice choices Carlos.

Now chop that tail and cans to match and take it to the next level.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on September 15, 2013, 10:16:00 AM
thanks Travman, but, unless I get my hands on another Monster and prep it for show, this one has to stay as is, 10 months of rain a year, that tail helps a lot and even with the tail chop, the license plate still remains . . . will pm you
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on September 15, 2013, 03:37:37 PM
pregnant doggin' like a Camaro, Carlos.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on September 15, 2013, 03:53:42 PM
Quote from: Ducatamount on September 15, 2013, 03:37:37 PM
pregnant doggin' like a Camaro, Carlos.
Now now, what's wrong with Camaros  ;D

(http://i39.tinypic.com/23wr3t0.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Mad King Pepe' on September 15, 2013, 04:16:33 PM
Quote from: HotIce on September 15, 2013, 03:53:42 PM
Now now, what's wrong with Camaros
More show than go, but at least not as bad as a Mustang: live axle? [puke]

Let me wash out the bad taste with this (not the dude, the bike!):
(http://m.motociclismo.it/cache/gallery/6/3/9/3/14%20Gustato.jpg_1200.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on September 15, 2013, 04:21:30 PM
Quote from: The Mad King Pepe' on September 15, 2013, 04:16:33 PM
More show than go, but at least not as bad as a Mustang: live axle? [puke]

Let me wash out the bad taste with this (not the dude, the bike!):
(http://m.motociclismo.it/cache/gallery/6/3/9/3/14%20Gustato.jpg_1200.jpg)
 
I WANT   I WANT   I WANT   I WANT   (the bike, not the dude  :P).
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on September 15, 2013, 04:53:28 PM
Quote from: Ducatamount on September 15, 2013, 03:37:37 PM
pregnant doggin' like a Camaro, Carlos.

I'll assume this is something good, thanks !!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on September 16, 2013, 08:12:37 AM
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ZnJAfPqrhm8/Ui5JEy7kMTI/AAAAAAAAYCg/qKbnrbZ3yKE/s1024/IMG_8587.jpg)

if you want to see more,
http://brauchisbikes.blogspot.de/ (http://brauchisbikes.blogspot.de/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on September 16, 2013, 02:45:49 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on September 15, 2013, 04:53:28 PM
I'll assume this is something good, thanks !!

oh yeah! it's a colloquialism.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 16, 2013, 03:50:49 PM
Quote from: Ducatamount on September 16, 2013, 02:45:49 PM
oh yeah! it's a colloquialism.

Wellll sheeyit!  You use your tongue prettier than a two dollar whore!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Fergus on September 16, 2013, 04:54:35 PM
Those Alpinas are the shiz! And your bike looks very good!

Quote from: ducatiz on September 16, 2013, 03:50:49 PM
Wellll sheeyit!  You use your tongue prettier than a two dollar whore!

Dead Milkmen - pregnant dogin' Camaro
http://youtu.be/1v3CzvQ9e_w (http://youtu.be/1v3CzvQ9e_w)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: duc_fan on September 16, 2013, 06:21:04 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on September 16, 2013, 03:50:49 PM
Wellll sheeyit!  You use your tongue prettier than a two dollar whore!

He does appear to be a cunning linguist.  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 16, 2013, 06:24:13 PM
Quote from: duc_fan on September 16, 2013, 06:21:04 PM
He does appear to be a cunning linguist.  ;)

Poor Slim Whitman...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on September 16, 2013, 07:28:21 PM
Quote from: Fergus on September 16, 2013, 04:54:35 PM
Those Alpinas are the shiz! And your bike looks very good!

Dead Milkmen - pregnant dogin' Camaro
http://youtu.be/1v3CzvQ9e_w (http://youtu.be/1v3CzvQ9e_w)

Thanks
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on September 16, 2013, 07:45:06 PM
let's get serious about wasting a few hours.

From Blazing saddles (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C35Zhdk2V4U#)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 16, 2013, 07:47:10 PM
i knew i liked you for the right reasons, brad... :-)

$20!

I remember it as $2!  :-D

LOL I never realized the chair hangs on his belt when he gets up at 1:21 -- clearly not intended, good old Slim just acts it in...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on September 16, 2013, 09:08:05 PM
Quote from: brad black on September 16, 2013, 07:45:06 PM
let's get serious about wasting a few hours.

From Blazing saddles (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C35Zhdk2V4U#)

Best movie ever.  :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Betty on September 17, 2013, 05:17:29 PM
Quote from: SpikeC on September 14, 2013, 07:13:12 PM
Having some brewskis with some Italian Bros..........

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc274/spikethebike/cabaeacc-5c1f-4027-bc35-ac8cbe78227d.jpg) (http://s216.photobucket.com/user/spikethebike/media/cabaeacc-5c1f-4027-bc35-ac8cbe78227d.jpg.html)

Is that a vented toolbox on the Lambretta?

I assume both the toolbox and airbox have been removed.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on September 17, 2013, 07:40:02 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/579677_433096466810805_1835518938_n.jpg)

More of it, http://www.way2speed.com/2013/01/custom-ducati-900ss-cafe-racer.html#axzz2fCyPQVWh (http://www.way2speed.com/2013/01/custom-ducati-900ss-cafe-racer.html#axzz2fCyPQVWh)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Steve.In.Atlanta on September 17, 2013, 08:11:57 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on September 17, 2013, 07:40:02 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/579677_433096466810805_1835518938_n.jpg)

More of it, http://www.way2speed.com/2013/01/custom-ducati-900ss-cafe-racer.html#axzz2fCyPQVWh (http://www.way2speed.com/2013/01/custom-ducati-900ss-cafe-racer.html#axzz2fCyPQVWh)

Would prefer a regular fork otherwise that thing is bad ass.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: duc_fan on September 18, 2013, 09:58:15 AM
As a fellow enginerd, I love it.  Kinda figured that was an engineering exercise... quote at the end of the article seems to confirm it.

It appeals to me the same way the Tesi 3D does.  It's more of an engineering work than an aesthetic one.

Love it. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on September 24, 2013, 06:58:43 AM
Rickshaw.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/196x-Ducati-Falcon-50-Rickshaw-Project-Collector-Antique-Vintage-/231058969438?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item35cc30135e#ht_500wt_724 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/196x-Ducati-Falcon-50-Rickshaw-Project-Collector-Antique-Vintage-/231058969438?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item35cc30135e#ht_500wt_724)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Steve.In.Atlanta on September 24, 2013, 07:02:10 AM
Quote from: ChrisK on September 24, 2013, 06:58:43 AM
Rickshaw.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/196x-Ducati-Falcon-50-Rickshaw-Project-Collector-Antique-Vintage-/231058969438?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item35cc30135e#ht_500wt_724 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/196x-Ducati-Falcon-50-Rickshaw-Project-Collector-Antique-Vintage-/231058969438?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item35cc30135e#ht_500wt_724)

Is that what people in Minnesota do with old bikes during the long winters?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on September 24, 2013, 07:09:44 AM
Haha apparently.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on September 26, 2013, 04:53:36 PM
(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/1234068_561628510553809_1352882742_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1186346_561628617220465_2095624940_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/9258_561629320553728_211109489_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on September 26, 2013, 05:30:59 PM
^^ Very nice  [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

Damn you Trav  [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on September 26, 2013, 05:41:56 PM
(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=38906.0;attach=12835;image)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on September 27, 2013, 04:04:20 AM
Quote from: Buckethead on September 26, 2013, 05:41:56 PM
(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=38906.0;attach=12835;image)
Ha!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 02, 2013, 05:29:21 AM
Another view of Walt Seigl's latest creation.

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2881/9867604993_eaabf01781_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 02, 2013, 05:32:44 AM
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6098/6209392105_c92e43bedd_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Steve.In.Atlanta on October 02, 2013, 05:57:19 AM
Quote from: Travman on October 02, 2013, 05:29:21 AM
Another view of Walt Seigl's latest creation.

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2881/9867604993_eaabf01781_c.jpg)

What's with the anvil?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on October 02, 2013, 06:20:24 AM
Quote from: Steve.In.Atlanta on October 02, 2013, 05:57:19 AM
What's with the anvil?
Knowing Walt it's an allusion to hand crafted.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Steve.In.Atlanta on October 02, 2013, 06:32:28 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on October 02, 2013, 06:20:24 AM
Knowing Walt it's an allusion to hand crafted.

That would make sense. Makes me want one even more. Sometimes I wish I'd made different decisions in college.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howie on October 02, 2013, 10:24:27 AM
Quote from: Steve.In.Atlanta on October 02, 2013, 06:32:28 AM
That would make sense. Makes me want one even more. Sometimes I wish I'd made different decisions in college.

It makes sense, but all the bikes had one.  Part of the decor of the space
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 02, 2013, 01:37:53 PM
Quote from: Travman on October 02, 2013, 05:32:44 AM
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6098/6209392105_c92e43bedd_z.jpg)

Best Ducati paint scheme ever.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Steve.In.Atlanta on October 02, 2013, 02:28:33 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on October 02, 2013, 01:37:53 PM
Best Ducati paint scheme ever.

Yeah, it's sweet for sure.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Fergus on October 02, 2013, 03:07:42 PM
Quote from: Steve.In.Atlanta on October 02, 2013, 05:57:19 AM
What's with the anvil?
My guess - w/o wheels, swingarm, and forks, that's the shape of the bike...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: pesto on October 03, 2013, 07:25:32 AM
Quote from: Fergus on October 02, 2013, 03:07:42 PM
My guess - w/o wheels, swingarm, and forks, that's the shape of the bike...

Maybe it's there in case you need a leg up to sit on it :).
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Steve.In.Atlanta on October 03, 2013, 08:56:34 AM
Found this on one of my blog feeds.

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/3c2ffaf16e86fb60a18136a5aa35b537/tumblr_mtzsc02fxb1r46py4o1_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Steve.In.Atlanta on October 03, 2013, 10:45:31 AM
Mmmmm, Guzzi

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nE6DT6Y2ia0/TnsWkj153BI/AAAAAAAAHdQ/5TmBg1LO7mU/s640/GMGuzzi-ottoneroblogspot_1731r+%252839%2529.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on October 03, 2013, 07:11:31 PM
Interesting bike . . .

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1378584_10151951111725701_1758391567_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Steve.In.Atlanta on October 04, 2013, 07:29:52 AM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on October 03, 2013, 07:11:31 PM
Interesting bike . . .

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1378584_10151951111725701_1758391567_n.jpg)

There's just something so wrong about this bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Fergus on October 04, 2013, 08:16:01 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XZ7DuXnZDAE/TCA7-z2_ofI/AAAAAAAAAF0/3bz-m7-_yZg/s400/Bike+at+SDL.jpg) + (http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2006models/2006-Ducati-Monster-620Darka.jpg) = (https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1378584_10151951111725701_1758391567_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on October 05, 2013, 05:04:06 PM
Bimota V-Due
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1374176_10151640235171478_2132608243_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on October 05, 2013, 10:09:14 PM
Quote from: Steve.In.Atlanta on October 02, 2013, 05:57:19 AM
What's with the anvil?
In case your getting chased by a coyote.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on October 05, 2013, 10:29:07 PM
Quote from: brimo on October 05, 2013, 10:09:14 PM
In case your getting chased by a coyote.
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] beep beep
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 06, 2013, 02:51:06 PM
Quote from: brimo on October 05, 2013, 10:09:14 PM
In case your getting chased by a coyote.
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on October 06, 2013, 03:31:06 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1385815_242279389255419_136294650_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on October 06, 2013, 04:40:02 PM
Quote from: howie on October 02, 2013, 10:24:27 AM
It makes sense, but all the bikes had one.  Part of the decor of the space
They were the "name plates" for the artists.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jrswanson1 on October 08, 2013, 04:02:22 AM
Some Guzzi's from the show I went to.

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/jimbobborg/bikeshow13_zpse483745d.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Erhard on October 08, 2013, 02:52:52 PM
Ready for 2014  8)

(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/31/1040131/1280_3730643061343534.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucRS on October 08, 2013, 03:00:45 PM
Amazing, that looks absolutely NOTHING like a Jap bike.
So much attention to detail [drool] Very nice!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on October 08, 2013, 03:38:36 PM
Quote from: DucRS on October 08, 2013, 03:00:45 PM
Amazing, that looks absolutely NOTHING like a Jap bike.
So much attention to detail [drool] Very nice!

LOL, and it runs nothing like one either!   [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on October 08, 2013, 03:41:41 PM
Somehow, I just don't see those mufflers as doing much muffling.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on October 08, 2013, 04:10:59 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NbQOl8H56zU/UlJ1-_spfUI/AAAAAAAA1yE/ZklG1Oi_O88/s640/IMG_5846.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eusb8Q9cbsE/UlJ1-bOCs7I/AAAAAAAA1x8/A9fptYLXNSo/s640/IMG_5847.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WuMKT-x9gEU/UlJ2Ai4Vk1I/AAAAAAAA1yU/PChGEjVfhKs/s640/IMG_5848.JPG)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on October 08, 2013, 04:32:36 PM
I like it!

Shoot me for saying this, but it reminds me a bit of a Harley V-Rod.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 08, 2013, 05:19:41 PM
Quote from: Desert Dust on October 08, 2013, 04:32:36 PM
I like it!

Shoot me for saying this, but it reminds me a bit of a Harley V-Rod.

Click click bang!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: rgramjet on October 08, 2013, 06:28:02 PM
Quote from: ute on October 08, 2013, 04:10:59 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NbQOl8H56zU/UlJ1-_spfUI/AAAAAAAA1yE/ZklG1Oi_O88/s640/IMG_5846.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eusb8Q9cbsE/UlJ1-bOCs7I/AAAAAAAA1x8/A9fptYLXNSo/s640/IMG_5847.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WuMKT-x9gEU/UlJ2Ai4Vk1I/AAAAAAAA1yU/PChGEjVfhKs/s640/IMG_5848.JPG)



Its a little droopy in the rear......I like the front.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: krolik on October 08, 2013, 06:36:45 PM
Quote from: rgramjet on October 08, 2013, 06:28:02 PM
Its a little droopy in the rear......I like the front.

Kinda like BP.  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on October 09, 2013, 01:18:53 AM
Quote from: Desert Dust on October 08, 2013, 04:32:36 PM
I like it!

Shoot me for saying this, but it reminds me a bit of a Harley V-Rod.

needs some forward mounts.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on October 09, 2013, 07:54:08 PM
Quote from: brad black on October 09, 2013, 01:18:53 AM
needs some forward mounts.
Yes, the freeway kick-back pegs.

I know a guy who has two Harleys and a Buell. He needs all three so he has something to ride when the other two are in the shop.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Steve.In.Atlanta on October 10, 2013, 06:19:15 AM
Interesting bit from an engineering student in Spain who redid a Monster, http://goodhal.blogspot.fr/2013/10/duc-soup-ducati-monster.html (http://goodhal.blogspot.fr/2013/10/duc-soup-ducati-monster.html)

(https://lh5.ggpht.com/-rN8aN46x9Ak/UlUrMrthmkI/AAAAAAAAYLc/XrCd2cg2NpI/12_09_2013_duc_soup_07_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/-90q4YQj_yV4/UlUrHWjgjbI/AAAAAAAAYKs/LhBUB9LkZW8/12_09_2013_duc_soup_05_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 10, 2013, 06:51:36 AM
Quote from: Steve.In.Atlanta on October 10, 2013, 06:19:15 AM
Interesting bit from an engineering student in Spain who redid a Monster, http://goodhal.blogspot.fr/2013/10/duc-soup-ducati-monster.html (http://goodhal.blogspot.fr/2013/10/duc-soup-ducati-monster.html)

(https://lh5.ggpht.com/-rN8aN46x9Ak/UlUrMrthmkI/AAAAAAAAYLc/XrCd2cg2NpI/12_09_2013_duc_soup_07_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/-90q4YQj_yV4/UlUrHWjgjbI/AAAAAAAAYKs/LhBUB9LkZW8/12_09_2013_duc_soup_05_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)

Um... uh..  ouch...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: rgramjet on October 10, 2013, 06:59:09 AM
There is a LOT of stuff to get the junk caught on in the event of a seat support failure.
Double Ouch!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 12, 2013, 06:06:27 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3FEabpVk9rU/UlfMm5Leh9I/AAAAAAAA158/pFenygMJ18I/s640/IMG_5815.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 12, 2013, 06:09:05 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/moto-guzzi-nevada.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/moto-guzzi-nevada-4.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/moto-guzzi-nevada-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on October 12, 2013, 07:25:05 PM
Quote from: Travman on October 12, 2013, 06:09:05 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/moto-guzzi-nevada-3.jpg)
That's a bit more like it although I'm not too sure how a low pipe mixes with knobbies.  ;) What vintage is that engine? Does that little can have a spark arrester?  ;D

BTW, turn off the rain when you get a chance! How many inches have you had in Winschester so far? Getting stir-crazy down here... :'(
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on October 12, 2013, 09:27:09 PM
it's a late small block with carbs so it's a Nevada.  cruiser style and slow as.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on October 12, 2013, 09:30:57 PM
Quote from: Travman on October 12, 2013, 06:06:27 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3FEabpVk9rU/UlfMm5Leh9I/AAAAAAAA158/pFenygMJ18I/s640/IMG_5815.JPG)

my forward mounts comment also applies directly to this.  I spent an hour and a half or so on one the other day waiting for it to play up.  I had one years ago and put some folding pegs on mine mounted low onto the crash bars, made a nice difference on the highway.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on October 12, 2013, 09:44:42 PM
That front brake needs to be huge to stop that beast.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on October 13, 2013, 02:05:46 AM
on the usa spec Eldorado it's a single sided one, on the euro 850gt it's dual sided.

that photo could be an older v7 tho, with the different colour guard to tank.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 13, 2013, 05:10:12 AM
Quote from: Travman on October 12, 2013, 06:06:27 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3FEabpVk9rU/UlfMm5Leh9I/AAAAAAAA158/pFenygMJ18I/s640/IMG_5815.JPG)

Nice 'stache you grew!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 13, 2013, 10:03:38 AM
I love the potential of a trellis frame bike without any bodywork.

(http://elsolitariomc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/El-Solitario-Ducati-900SS-Petardo-5.jpg)
(http://elsolitariomc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/El-Solitario-Ducati-900SS-Petardo-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on October 13, 2013, 10:59:20 AM
 I little Guzzi for youzi.......

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc274/spikethebike/image-8.jpg) (http://s216.photobucket.com/user/spikethebike/media/image-8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on October 14, 2013, 05:04:45 PM
Quote from: Travman on October 13, 2013, 10:03:38 AM
I love the potential of a trellis frame bike without any bodywork.

(http://elsolitariomc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/El-Solitario-Ducati-900SS-Petardo-5.jpg)
(http://elsolitariomc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/El-Solitario-Ducati-900SS-Petardo-1.jpg)
What do you recon is on the fork tubes? I love it. Seems like it's wrapped in something.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on October 14, 2013, 05:05:10 PM
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2euojzd.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 14, 2013, 05:39:53 PM
Quote from: memper on October 14, 2013, 05:04:45 PM
What do you recon is on the fork tubes? I love it. Seems like it's wrapped in something.
It looks like a brown version of the tape used to tape up fighters' hands.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 14, 2013, 05:48:18 PM
Quote from: memper on October 14, 2013, 05:05:10 PM
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2euojzd.jpg)
Derby, page 3.

Congrats on your 1,000th post. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on October 14, 2013, 06:36:14 PM
Quote from: memper on October 14, 2013, 05:04:45 PM
What do you recon is on the fork tubes? I love it. Seems like it's wrapped in something.

I'd wager some form of temporary protective coating while they put the rest of it together.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on October 14, 2013, 07:54:23 PM
Did they run out of black paint?
Coz they missed a couple parts.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on October 14, 2013, 07:58:01 PM
Quote from: Travman on October 14, 2013, 05:48:18 PM
Derby, page 3.

Congrats on your 1,000th post. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 15, 2013, 03:22:48 AM
Quote from: SpikeC on October 13, 2013, 10:59:20 AM
I little Guzzi for youzi.......

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc274/spikethebike/image-8.jpg) (http://s216.photobucket.com/user/spikethebike/media/image-8.jpg.html)
aaaaaaaaaarrrgh.... my eyes  :-\ [puke] 

I mean seriously... WTF?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on October 15, 2013, 09:58:21 AM
Thought I would throw a couple pics up:

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2682/4151208209_4f86c3e181_z.jpg?zz=1)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3752/10294514654_8a96752cfd_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on October 15, 2013, 04:43:34 PM
Wow Stu. That gray on silver looks really neat. Nice find.

Oh and thanks for the congrats on my 1K posts!  [clap]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on October 15, 2013, 04:54:30 PM
Quote from: memper on October 15, 2013, 04:43:34 PM
Wow Stu. That gray on silver looks really neat. Nice find.

lol  He built that bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on October 15, 2013, 09:38:52 PM
Quote from: DRKWNG on October 15, 2013, 04:54:30 PM
lol  He built that bike.

[clap] Yup. I built that one...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 16, 2013, 03:43:40 PM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on October 15, 2013, 09:58:21 AM
Thought I would throw a couple pics up:
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3752/10294514654_8a96752cfd_c.jpg)
Did I miss the unveiling of this new creation.  Does it have a name?  Is there a link? 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 16, 2013, 04:04:11 PM
This is very nice, very handsome.  I like the understated look.

I would chop the cans about 1-2" but nothing else.  Maybe not even that, depends on the look from other angles. 

Very slick.


Quote from: Duck-Stew on October 15, 2013, 09:58:21 AM
Thought I would throw a couple pics up:

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3752/10294514654_8a96752cfd_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on October 16, 2013, 04:08:31 PM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on October 15, 2013, 09:58:21 AM
Thought I would throw a couple pics up:



(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3752/10294514654_8a96752cfd_c.jpg)
I know you didn't build it that way...

but why does it look like there's a dent in the tank? :P
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 16, 2013, 06:28:05 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on October 16, 2013, 04:08:31 PM
I know you didn't build it that way...

but why does it look like there's a dent in the tank? :P

Reflection in the gloss coat
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: krolik on October 16, 2013, 06:48:46 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on October 16, 2013, 04:08:31 PM
I know you didn't build it that way...

but why does it look like there's a dent in the tank? :P

Spidey is a crashin' mofo. ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on October 17, 2013, 07:17:14 AM
There was an unveiling thread somewhere.

Bike has a single can on a high-comp, cammed, ported 1078cc motor so I wanted to try & keep noise in check.

Tank 'dent' is lighting as indicated.

This isn't Spidey's bike.

Bike has an aluminum subframe (-5.5 lb), Ohlins FG forks (53/56mm @ triples) and a seriously relocated oil pressure sensor.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on October 17, 2013, 02:06:49 PM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on October 17, 2013, 07:17:14 AM
single can on a high-comp, cammed, ported 1078cc motor so I wanted to try & keep noise in check.


Still think I'll go this route if I ever end up doing more work on the SC.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on October 17, 2013, 02:37:48 PM
Quote from: DRKWNG on October 17, 2013, 02:06:49 PM
Still think I'll go this route if I ever end up doing more work on the SC.

That's the route I'm going w/Betty ('99 SS1000i.e.) except I'm going w/larger valves and an 1123cc kit.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zooom on October 18, 2013, 08:54:58 AM
http://raresportbikesforsale.com/single-cylinder-exotica-1992-gilera-saturno-piuma-corsa-u-k/ (http://raresportbikesforsale.com/single-cylinder-exotica-1992-gilera-saturno-piuma-corsa-u-k/)

I admit I know very ittle about this machine, but it looks the business!!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 18, 2013, 09:28:15 AM
Quote from: zooom on October 18, 2013, 08:54:58 AM
http://raresportbikesforsale.com/single-cylinder-exotica-1992-gilera-saturno-piuma-corsa-u-k/ (http://raresportbikesforsale.com/single-cylinder-exotica-1992-gilera-saturno-piuma-corsa-u-k/)

I admit I know very ittle about this machine, but it looks the business!!!

Gilera is one of the Italian bike firms that just frizzled.   They had the same path as Moto Ducati -- making tiny rinky dink bikes but never got the acclaim in racing that Ducati did.

It is very possible that if Mike Hailwood had ridden a Gilera, we'd all be spooging over Gileras -- he made Ducati a household word in racing outside of Italy.

Gilera, Fantic, Malaguti, etc etc.. All frizzled.

Cagiva would have made it if those Castiglionis could keep away from the coke and hookers.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: dufukincati on October 20, 2013, 03:01:56 PM
 [evil]
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lUUCfpjj-c0/UmOOYSqEI6I/AAAAAAAAACQ/078P-mNcdy4/w769-h577-no/7.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-zj5YNxRugVQ/UmOOIu5lP1I/AAAAAAAAACI/OhJUfLH_8Gc/w769-h577-no/1And2more_tonemapped.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on October 20, 2013, 04:14:02 PM
Quote from: dufukincati on October 20, 2013, 03:01:56 PM
[evil]
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lUUCfpjj-c0/UmOOYSqEI6I/AAAAAAAAACQ/078P-mNcdy4/w769-h577-no/7.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-zj5YNxRugVQ/UmOOIu5lP1I/AAAAAAAAACI/OhJUfLH_8Gc/w769-h577-no/1And2more_tonemapped.jpg)

Youza Youza . . . bike and rider :o
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on October 22, 2013, 04:58:47 AM
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3752/10294514654_8a96752cfd_c.jpg)
Can we mere mortals buy an exhaust setup like that?  [drool] [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 22, 2013, 05:47:33 AM
Its a high mount setup.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on October 22, 2013, 07:31:55 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on October 22, 2013, 05:47:33 AM
Its a high mount setup.
I get that, but its the 2-1 setup i'm more interested in...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 22, 2013, 07:52:27 AM
Quote from: JohnEE on October 22, 2013, 07:31:55 AM
I get that, but its the 2-1 setup i'm more interested in...

aha

here you go.. pics and everything. 

http://www.ducati.ms/forums/57-supersport/81269-my-2-into-1-exhaust-project.html (http://www.ducati.ms/forums/57-supersport/81269-my-2-into-1-exhaust-project.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on October 22, 2013, 08:48:24 AM
It's a cut & welded (just for final muffler angle) Termignoni 2-into-1 for a HyperMotard 1100.  Just the muffler angle and mounting bracket were custom, the rest bolted right up.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on October 22, 2013, 09:36:56 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on October 22, 2013, 07:52:27 AM
aha

here you go.. pics and everything. 

http://www.ducati.ms/forums/57-supersport/81269-my-2-into-1-exhaust-project.html (http://www.ducati.ms/forums/57-supersport/81269-my-2-into-1-exhaust-project.html)

I did that to my 695, didn't work out too well probably needed a better tune or larger ID after the 2-1 junction.

Quote from: Duck-Stew on October 22, 2013, 08:48:24 AM
It's a cut & welded (just for final muffler angle) Termignoni 2-into-1 for a HyperMotard 1100.  Just the muffler angle and mounting bracket were custom, the rest bolted right up.

That's good to know......I like how it opens up the rear. Thanks for the info.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 22, 2013, 11:50:44 AM
Quote from: JohnEE on October 22, 2013, 09:36:56 AM
I did that to my 695, didn't work out too well probably needed a better tune or larger ID after the 2-1 junction.

once you cut that junction out, you remove a huge amount of restriction and back pressure.  the fellow in the ducati.ms thread had to add a narrowed bit of pipe at the junction of the can.

(http://images04.olx.pt/ui/2/80/10/19278010_2.jpg)
needs a longer seat
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on October 24, 2013, 06:50:32 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QsXUEJfHNAU/UmeTkusWi7I/AAAAAAAA2Qc/0bNbhhdo8bM/s640/07_08_2013_medaza_ducafe_ducati_01.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jbX7qut6r6I/UmeTkTvnjII/AAAAAAAA2QY/YPzbQNi_VQY/s640/07_08_2013_medaza_ducafe_ducati_02.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zq7GGJCUdkE/UmeTkuXkChI/AAAAAAAA2Qg/pfDaSMSCwZU/s640/07_08_2013_medaza_ducafe_ducati_03.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0r86kxvPMTk/UmeTlU62lsI/AAAAAAAA2Qw/SbiD_zao7rI/s640/07_08_2013_medaza_ducafe_ducati_04.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PWNTPuvVxjY/UmeTmDvW44I/AAAAAAAA2Q0/W18kZv8jOGU/s640/07_08_2013_medaza_ducafe_ducati_06.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on October 24, 2013, 06:56:50 PM
Overall, I'm ambivalent, but that is an exceptionally well made tailpiece.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 24, 2013, 07:35:17 PM
Quote from: Buckethead on October 24, 2013, 06:56:50 PM
Overall, I'm ambivalent, but that is an exceptionally well made tailpiece.

dat ass!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on October 24, 2013, 07:40:36 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on October 24, 2013, 07:35:17 PM
dat ass!

Usually I think of myself as more of a breast man, especially with it being October.

But in this instance...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on October 24, 2013, 07:54:58 PM
Amazing build.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 24, 2013, 09:07:01 PM
Apropos for no other thread:

http://micapeak.com/winona/ducati/750ss-rt.txt (http://micapeak.com/winona/ducati/750ss-rt.txt)

QuoteDUCATI 750SS ROAD TEST
CYCLE WORLD
MARCH 1992


While the 750SS embodies all that a V-Twin sportbike represents a torquey, soulful motor enveloped in a lightweight, fine-handling chassis-it's life as a Twin may actually be a short one. According to Ernesto Vettore, president of Cagiva North America, the bike will soon be powered by Ducati's long-awaited horizontal Single, with its unique articulated-connecting-rod counterbalancer. This new Single,Vettore says, will displace 750cc, and may debut as
early as 1993
. "It will be the fastest Single in the world," he says, promising that it will be at least as powerful as the Twin it replaces.


Talk about Waiting for Godot... err.. Beppo
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 25, 2013, 04:06:28 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ducat-sportclassic.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ducat-sportclassic-1.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ducat-sportclassic-2.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ducat-sportclassic-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on October 25, 2013, 04:24:09 PM
Nice!  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on October 25, 2013, 04:59:25 PM
My pants are sopping
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 25, 2013, 07:05:55 PM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Notenkraker.JPG/220px-Notenkraker.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: dufukincati on October 26, 2013, 08:53:13 AM
I'm sure this has already been posted but, if not.

S4R

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bhGMwYW3eg0/UTaEeF1H7XI/AAAAAAAAZAk/aiOxVyEJ2vI/s640/DSC_2751.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hi17d4Q2zy4/UTaEuZo2kPI/AAAAAAAAZBQ/rrIEoRUu7dc/s640/DSC_2813.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WXpXZMn2VNA/UTaWKfX2PdI/AAAAAAAAZBg/eMV4dTYvo-s/s640/DSC_2754.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s4FHD528knI/UTaEst0sSaI/AAAAAAAAZBA/uD5-T2aOgYc/s640/DSC_2820.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gVRABdKiktQ/UTaWKtWt6yI/AAAAAAAAZBk/V7cTB5Qblb0/s640/DSC_2779.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 26, 2013, 10:39:39 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bmsYJaGGu44/UmejIMmHc1I/AAAAAAABH54/L8l300thGJY/s1600/1403264_466379766813506_645651788_o.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3AAjSgh64PY/UmejI3s7VlI/AAAAAAABH6Q/XP73026TqiM/s1600/965282_466380930146723_299055330_o.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UV9q6EwlqNs/UmejIcR65AI/AAAAAAABH6E/scZ3-kror5E/s1600/1403645_466380640146752_641381223_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on October 26, 2013, 10:53:03 AM
Quote from: Travman on October 26, 2013, 10:39:39 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bmsYJaGGu44/UmejIMmHc1I/AAAAAAABH54/L8l300thGJY/s1600/1403264_466379766813506_645651788_o.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3AAjSgh64PY/UmejI3s7VlI/AAAAAAABH6Q/XP73026TqiM/s1600/965282_466380930146723_299055330_o.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UV9q6EwlqNs/UmejIcR65AI/AAAAAAABH6E/scZ3-kror5E/s1600/1403645_466380640146752_641381223_o.jpg)

That looks like Walt's logo on the tail.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on October 26, 2013, 02:58:59 PM
Quote from: Travman on October 25, 2013, 04:06:28 PM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ducat-sportclassic.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ducat-sportclassic-1.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ducat-sportclassic-2.jpg)
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ducat-sportclassic-4.jpg)

I just popped a button on my 501's......
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on October 26, 2013, 06:40:58 PM
Quote from: Skybarney on October 26, 2013, 02:58:59 PM
I just popped a button on my 501's......
I remember when that used to happen to me. Years ago.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 27, 2013, 06:32:28 AM
Quote from: Desert Dust on October 26, 2013, 06:40:58 PM
I remember when that used to happen to me. Years ago.

And then you stopped hitting the Krispy Kreme?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on October 27, 2013, 01:14:31 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on October 27, 2013, 06:32:28 AM
And then you stopped hitting the Krispy Kreme?
Still hit the Krispy Crème, just not on a weekly basis.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on October 29, 2013, 11:46:48 AM
Quote from: Travman on October 26, 2013, 10:39:39 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bmsYJaGGu44/UmejIMmHc1I/AAAAAAABH54/L8l300thGJY/s1600/1403264_466379766813506_645651788_o.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3AAjSgh64PY/UmejI3s7VlI/AAAAAAABH6Q/XP73026TqiM/s1600/965282_466380930146723_299055330_o.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UV9q6EwlqNs/UmejIcR65AI/AAAAAAABH6E/scZ3-kror5E/s1600/1403645_466380640146752_641381223_o.jpg)


yes...yes sir

This would be my last bike

[thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Fergus on October 29, 2013, 11:56:33 AM
Quote from: Desert Dust on October 27, 2013, 01:14:31 PM
Still hit the Krispy Crème, just not on a weekly basis.
If it's the same button TravMan was talking about, that's an odd relationship with your donuts  :-X Er wait, maybe I read that wrong.

Love the bike! I'm trying to picture the Puma swoosh in white, and kind of almost see it...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on October 29, 2013, 06:03:29 PM
Just finishing up the wiring harness, cables and hoses.  It is fun as heck to see the smile on my uncles face as his old racer comes back together.  This is a partial restoration as we wanted to keep as much original as possible.  Painted the frame, fenders and forks but leaving the old (and somewhat chipped) chrome alone for now.  Also keeping the headlight buck, tank and seat all stock.  He set a world (class) speed record at Bonneville in 1970 with this little thing.  It is a 1968 1968 HD badged-Aermacchi and I can't wait to ride it!   [Dolph]

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/20131029_170614_zps64a9074c.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/20131029_170614_zps64a9074c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on October 30, 2013, 05:41:14 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on October 26, 2013, 10:53:03 AM
That looks like Walt's logo on the tail.
Yup it is a Walt bike. It was on Bikexif the other day. The engine is from a retired BCM racing bike. It sits in PUMA's boston HQ, such a shame.....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on November 01, 2013, 04:45:08 AM
could be a derby, dunno

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1385607_641366119247919_1691818655_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on November 01, 2013, 04:53:16 AM
Saw it on BikeExif


(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1234189_10152157030597741_259640823_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on November 01, 2013, 05:00:41 AM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on November 01, 2013, 04:45:08 AM
could be a derby, dunno
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1385607_641366119247919_1691818655_n.jpg)
You keep the bike, I'll take the Kineo wheels  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on November 01, 2013, 05:01:38 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on November 01, 2013, 05:00:41 AM
You keep the bike, I'll take the Kineo wheels  [thumbsup]

hehehehe I knew you would chime in regarding those ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on November 05, 2013, 06:41:16 AM
Very nice S2R800 . . .

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1393626_644025758981955_2048221158_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on November 05, 2013, 05:53:28 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on November 05, 2013, 06:41:16 AM
Very nice S2R800 . . .

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1393626_644025758981955_2048221158_n.jpg)
The exhaust looks good with the udder painted black to match the fairing.

Somebody remind me why I should shell out $1100.00 for Boomtubes or an X-box?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Steve.In.Atlanta on November 05, 2013, 07:20:00 PM
Quote from: Desert Dust on November 05, 2013, 05:53:28 PM
The exhaust looks good with the udder painted black to match the fairing.

Somebody remind me why I should shell out $1100.00 for Boomtubes or an X-box?

Have to admit, it does look great.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on November 06, 2013, 04:47:08 AM
Quote from: Desert Dust on November 05, 2013, 05:53:28 PM
The exhaust looks good with the udder painted black to match the fairing.

Somebody remind me why I should shell out $1100.00 for Boomtubes or an X-box?

Because udders are just ugly.....this person just did a great job of hiding that. I like the headlight....I have a soft spot for the MT-03 headlight, looks good on just about everything. Any pics from the front?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on November 06, 2013, 12:21:41 PM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-4_zps12c80c31.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-4_zps12c80c31.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-2_zpscf1be307.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-2_zpscf1be307.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-1_zps926fd33f.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-1_zps926fd33f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Steve.In.Atlanta on November 06, 2013, 12:25:10 PM
Quote from: ChrisK on November 06, 2013, 12:21:41 PM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-4_zps12c80c31.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-4_zps12c80c31.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-2_zpscf1be307.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-2_zpscf1be307.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-1_zps926fd33f.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-1_zps926fd33f.jpg.html)

My jaw just hit the floor and wallet started getting really warm.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 06, 2013, 01:59:29 PM
Quote from: Steve.In.Atlanta on November 06, 2013, 12:25:10 PM
My jaw just hit the floor and wallet started getting really warm.

So you got brain damage and then sharted?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on November 06, 2013, 03:23:14 PM
Quote from: JohnEE on November 06, 2013, 04:47:08 AM
<snip>Any pics from the front?

Sadly didn't see any where I found this one . . .
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Steve.In.Atlanta on November 06, 2013, 03:57:29 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on November 06, 2013, 01:59:29 PM
So you got brain damage and then sharted?

Something like that ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on November 06, 2013, 05:49:24 PM
Quote from: JohnEE on November 06, 2013, 04:47:08 AM
Because udders are just ugly.....this person just did a great job of hiding that. I like the headlight....I have a soft spot for the MT-03 headlight, looks good on just about everything. Any pics from the front?
Yes, udders are ugly, but I don't see that the X-box looks remarkably better than an udder. The Boomtubes do look great, though, but I can't justify the price. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: pesto on November 06, 2013, 06:40:40 PM
Quote from: Desert Dust on November 06, 2013, 05:49:24 PM
Yes, udders are ugly, but I don't see that the X-box looks remarkably better than an udder. The Boomtubes do look great, though, but I can't justify the price. 

So the udder is on stock but those custom mini-cans aren't expensive to have custom made?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on November 06, 2013, 10:35:32 PM
Quote from: pesto on November 06, 2013, 06:40:40 PM
So the udder is on stock but those custom mini-cans aren't expensive to have custom made?
There are plenty of GP style cans out there for sale; I've seen them from $250 - $750, but then it's a matter of fabrication which involves welding and should involve some sort of support near the middle - end of the cans.
So $600.00 total? Oops, then you need to buy a fairing for $200 + and paint it black along with the udder so it hides the ugliness of the udder. 

Of course, then you won't have the weight savings of punting that udder into the parts bin & replacing it with a header pipe and some shorty gp style cans.   
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 06, 2013, 11:23:23 PM
Quote from: ChrisK on November 06, 2013, 12:21:41 PM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-4_zps12c80c31.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-4_zps12c80c31.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-2_zpscf1be307.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-2_zpscf1be307.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-1_zps926fd33f.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-1_zps926fd33f.jpg.html)

Was posted years ago


http://youtu.be/rT7T1t-7LDg (http://youtu.be/rT7T1t-7LDg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Grendel on November 07, 2013, 01:53:46 AM
^
Looks like a converted monster.  but a water cooled monster. (?)
Reminds me of one of the scrambler concepts floating around.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on November 07, 2013, 06:21:48 AM
Quote from: Grendel on November 07, 2013, 01:53:46 AM
^
Looks like a converted monster.  but a water cooled monster. (?)
Reminds me of one of the scrambler concepts floating around.


It was a 999. Hence the '999' across the front plate.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on November 07, 2013, 06:58:59 PM
Quote from: ChrisK on November 07, 2013, 06:21:48 AM
It was a 999. Hence the '999' across the front plate.
It is a beast for sure, but only good for riding on relatively smooth dirt roads/terrain. WHY?

1.) No skid plate- note the flat spot on the header pipe.

2.) That radiator would take a beating.

3.) It's a heavy beast to muscle around over jumps & bumps.

That being said, I'd love to have a run at Pike's Peak with that big red beast.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on November 07, 2013, 07:11:48 PM
Quote from: Desert Dust on November 07, 2013, 06:58:59 PM
That being said, I'd love to have a run at Pike's Peak with that big red beast.
Didn't you hear? They paved it all the way to the top! :o

Now where's the fun in that?! [roll] (Something to do with the tree-huggers and runoff.)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on November 07, 2013, 07:14:24 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on November 07, 2013, 07:11:48 PM
Didn't you hear? They paved it all the way to the top! :o

Now where's the fun in that?! [roll] (Something to do with the tree-huggers and runoff.)
no more dirt then?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on November 07, 2013, 07:24:46 PM
 Why can't people understand that fire roads and logging roads are legitimate forms of dirt riding? And a bike that can get you to the dirt roads and back without a trailer or van is worthwhile?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on November 07, 2013, 07:36:20 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on November 07, 2013, 07:11:48 PM
Now where's the fun in that?! [roll] (Something to do with the tree-huggers and runoff.)

Spoken like someone who's never taken the switchbacks to the top of a 14,000'+ mountain.

I have a hard enough time enjoying Trail Ridge Road through RMNP because of the views. Once you get above the tree line and are on a road held up with retaining walls... pucker factor goes up.

It certainly does for me, anyway.

Quote from: Darkmonster620 on November 07, 2013, 07:14:24 PM
no more dirt then?

Nope.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on November 07, 2013, 08:22:51 PM
Quote from: Buckethead on November 07, 2013, 07:36:20 PM
Spoken like someone who's never taken the switchbacks to the top of a 14,000'+ mountain.

I have a hard enough time enjoying Trail Ridge Road through RMNP because of the views. Once you get above the tree line and are on a road held up with retaining walls... pucker factor goes up.

It certainly does for me, anyway.

Nope.
Wrong guy. Did it many times when it was unpaved from ~ 7,000'. :P Like driving on marbles over hardpack and the road was heavily crowned = cambered OFF the mountain. Supercharging wasn't available to us then. Just what we needed. Suppose you've seen this TV ad for the record run for a production vehicle?The all-new Range Rover Sport - Pikes Peak Challenge TV Advert (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Frwhahxws8c#)


Range Rover Sport sets all-new Pikes Peak Hill Climb record (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmTPlLjV5CA#)

As for pucker factor, this descent always rattled the customers and press whenever we ran it. 8) From the archives: http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/135916-2/Down_Black_Bear.jpg (http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/135916-2/Down_Black_Bear.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on November 07, 2013, 08:35:51 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on November 07, 2013, 08:22:51 PM
Wrong guy. Did it many times when it was unpaved from ~ 7,000'. :P

So you know what kind of traffic that road sees.

And I apologize. For some reason I had it in my head that you were from across the pond.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on November 07, 2013, 09:17:26 PM
Quote from: Buckethead on November 07, 2013, 08:35:51 PM
So you know what kind of traffic that road sees.

And I apologize. For some reason I had it in my head that you were from across the pond.
Haven't been up there since ~ 1998, so no idea how much traffic these days. Back then, during the week there might have been fewer than 20 cars on the mountain. Maybe the tourists turned around at the gate house when they saw the road?  ;D

That road you mentioned looks pretty interesting from the map. Was never above Granby on my own dime though, and most of the paid serious trips out there were based in Aspen or Telluride and we did the 14ers in the San Juans and Presidentials. Must admit, I'm very fond of Colorado above ~ 7,500' where it becomes alpine. Just not fond of desert...

Pond? Used to go over twice a year but that ended in 2008 when I retired. That travel was becoming less and less fun. Mostly I wasn't paying for it at least. Even if I COULD afford it, the logistics have become much more difficult. While I miss some of my favorite haunts, it's become a lot like work. Twice as expensive to drive around than it was even ten years ago.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on November 08, 2013, 03:27:37 AM
the 999 is Haldane's beach racer from new Zealand I believe.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on November 08, 2013, 03:43:22 AM
Quote from: brad black on November 08, 2013, 03:27:37 AM
the 999 is Haldane's beach racer from new Zealand I believe.
.... says "ZZZ Dyno Auckland" on the front fender so I believe you're proabably correct  [thumbsup]

Sheep need to get faster.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucDucGoos on November 08, 2013, 01:24:51 PM
Quote from: ChrisK on November 06, 2013, 12:21:41 PM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-4_zps12c80c31.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-4_zps12c80c31.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-2_zpscf1be307.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-2_zpscf1be307.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-1_zps926fd33f.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/Ducati-999-beach-tracker-1_zps926fd33f.jpg.html)
Ummm I kinda need one of these :) lol..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Richie#20 on November 08, 2013, 02:40:00 PM
This is the shit !
(http://www.motorbeat.de/Sonstiges/krax-pan.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on November 08, 2013, 02:56:19 PM
 Ya, butt who needs all that? *thumping the tank of his leaky old Triumph*
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on November 08, 2013, 06:06:22 PM
Quote from: SpikeC on November 07, 2013, 07:24:46 PM
Why can't people understand that fire roads and logging roads are legitimate forms of dirt riding? And a bike that can get you to the dirt roads and back without a trailer or van is worthwhile?
Don't get me wrong, I agree- I have ridden many a dirt road, but I'm just sayn' that's the limit for a heavy dirt bike like that.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on November 08, 2013, 06:49:46 PM
Quote from: SpikeC on November 07, 2013, 07:24:46 PM
Why can't people understand that fire roads and logging roads are legitimate forms of dirt riding? And a bike that can get you to the dirt roads and back without a trailer or van is worthwhile?

Absolutely.

I grew up riding in the dirt.
And I miss it.

My Gran Canyon is too big of a beast.

Something else is on the horizon.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on November 08, 2013, 07:08:44 PM
Quote from: Richie#20 on November 08, 2013, 02:40:00 PM
This is the shit !
(http://www.motorbeat.de/Sonstiges/krax-pan.jpg)

Needs some kind a rear fender imho.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on November 08, 2013, 07:19:39 PM
Quote from: 118811 on November 08, 2013, 07:08:44 PM
Needs some kind a rear fender imho.

Um..... and a radiator.

'Cause what's there is not enough.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on November 08, 2013, 10:00:53 PM
Quote from: 118811 on November 08, 2013, 07:08:44 PM
Needs some kind a rear fender imho.
Amazing work of art. Could be street legal with a taillight and a mirror.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on November 09, 2013, 07:11:08 AM
Quote from: Richie#20 on November 08, 2013, 02:40:00 PM
This is the shit !
(http://www.motorbeat.de/Sonstiges/krax-pan.jpg)
Love it!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 10, 2013, 05:13:23 PM
Moto Guzzi Stone - new color shown at EMICA last week
(http://www.motoguzzi.com/uploads/media/default/0001/01/thumb_192_default_big.jpeg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 10, 2013, 05:19:21 PM
Quote from: Richie#20 on November 08, 2013, 02:40:00 PM
This is the shit !
(http://www.motorbeat.de/Sonstiges/krax-pan.jpg)
Looks like the headlight is from a Moto Guzzi 1400 California
(http://www.cpuhunter.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2013-Moto-Guzzi-California-1400-Custom_21.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on November 10, 2013, 05:21:39 PM
... and some other front-of-engine parts... cooler and upper 'cooler' shroud
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on November 10, 2013, 05:22:27 PM
Radiator too, maybe ...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 10, 2013, 05:38:49 PM
Quote from: stopintime on November 10, 2013, 05:21:39 PM
... and some other front-of-engine parts... cooler and upper 'cooler' shroud
Quote from: HotIce on November 10, 2013, 05:22:27 PM
Radiator too, maybe ...
Good catch guys.  I hadn't noticed that.  That lower cooler is just an oil cooler.  

I just noticed the horns too.  This bike is a Photoshop special.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on November 11, 2013, 04:55:03 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1441575_675147382515937_1954285870_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Steve.In.Atlanta on November 11, 2013, 05:07:22 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on November 11, 2013, 04:55:03 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1441575_675147382515937_1954285870_n.jpg)

That swing arm makes that bike look like it has chicken legs.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on November 12, 2013, 03:14:07 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1460966_608599499188536_1055945923_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 12, 2013, 03:38:37 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on November 12, 2013, 03:14:07 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1460966_608599499188536_1055945923_n.jpg)

:-X

Mini ss with Indiana look....  hmmm
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on November 13, 2013, 08:55:33 AM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on November 12, 2013, 03:14:07 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1460966_608599499188536_1055945923_n.jpg)


Love the faux fork gaiters!  Really! 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: duc_fan on November 13, 2013, 11:14:19 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on November 08, 2013, 06:49:46 PM
Absolutely.

I grew up riding in the dirt.
And I miss it.

My Gran Canyon is too big of a beast.


The GC is definitely on the big (and heavy) side for real dirt riding.  It gets me back and forth to work, down 5 miles of gravel, then 27 miles of twisty 2-lane highway.  It does the gravel passably well, but it's a lot more fun on the winding asphalt.  I can also putter around the primitive roads on the acreage... but only putter.  It's way too fat to go blasting around offroad with any kind of speed.  Need something much lighter to really have fun around the land here.

Anyway... really enjoying this thread.  It's rare that I see something new and Italian before you guys, but just browsing this thread is quite enjoyable.  Keep it up! [thumbsup]  There are some excellent works of Italian mechanical art around...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on November 15, 2013, 02:49:32 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lIeHyfWSD8s/UoTQ-nWx_OI/AAAAAAAA25o/AAzldvoR-rM/s1600/cafe-racer-ducati-690x355.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SBzCX9Vc0nQ/UoTQ-EjBLOI/AAAAAAAA25Y/HcRDamlXe60/s1600/cafe-racer-ducati-03.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GVQYvfWSM6Y/UoTQ9lXLYwI/AAAAAAAA25U/6ptxIn1KQhw/s1600/cafe-racer-ducati-.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-htgsqXBUlhA/UoTQ9iCA6VI/AAAAAAAA25Q/NT8p6qUIHvw/s1600/cafe-racer-ducati-02.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on November 15, 2013, 03:05:13 PM
Not all Italian of course, but a pal left this in my inbox.  8)

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2013/11/13/automobiles/autoshow/13milan-bikes.html?_r=0 (http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2013/11/13/automobiles/autoshow/13milan-bikes.html?_r=0)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on November 17, 2013, 09:15:32 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/580623_354167491386425_299054151_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Steve.In.Atlanta on November 17, 2013, 11:44:54 AM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on November 17, 2013, 09:15:32 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/580623_354167491386425_299054151_n.jpg)

Sweet!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Stabel1 on November 17, 2013, 11:48:40 AM
That is cool [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on November 17, 2013, 12:10:33 PM
OH YEAH! (the all caps is intentional).
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on November 18, 2013, 06:22:51 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/q71/1466055_465303996923385_1718093064_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on November 18, 2013, 08:05:42 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on November 18, 2013, 06:22:51 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/q71/1466055_465303996923385_1718093064_n.jpg)
Beautiful ride. I love the look of the Boomtubes but I can't justify the price.  ???
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on November 19, 2013, 02:58:09 PM
Miscellaneous cool italian bikes… for the rich.

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news--general-news/ultra-rare-ducati-collection-up-for-auction/24024.html (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news--general-news/ultra-rare-ducati-collection-up-for-auction/24024.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 19, 2013, 04:06:57 PM
Quote from: ChrisK on November 19, 2013, 02:58:09 PM
Miscellaneous cool italian bikes… for the rich.

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news--general-news/ultra-rare-ducati-collection-up-for-auction/24024.html (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news--general-news/ultra-rare-ducati-collection-up-for-auction/24024.html)

I just want the Luchinellis.  Please, dear Lord, let me win the lottery this week.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on November 19, 2013, 05:06:54 PM
 :-\

(http://www.formulamoto.es/elementosWeb/gestionCajas/FOM/Image/Moto_Morini_Rebello_1200_02.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on November 19, 2013, 07:44:56 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on November 19, 2013, 05:06:54 PM
:-\

(http://www.formulamoto.es/elementosWeb/gestionCajas/FOM/Image/Moto_Morini_Rebello_1200_02.jpg)

I like it better in orange.

(http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/218301/images/Superduke.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 20, 2013, 08:45:42 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on November 19, 2013, 05:06:54 PM
:-\

(http://www.formulamoto.es/elementosWeb/gestionCajas/FOM/Image/Moto_Morini_Rebello_1200_02.jpg)

looks too much like:

(http://www.petsami.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dog-pooping-280x150.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on November 20, 2013, 03:04:00 PM
 [laugh] [clap]

Looks better with the seat adjusted back for the pillion.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on November 20, 2013, 06:07:19 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on November 20, 2013, 08:45:42 AM
looks too much like:

(http://www.petsami.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dog-pooping-280x150.jpg)
Too true.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 25, 2013, 05:50:57 AM
(http://images.cyclegarden.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Photos/Moto_Guzzi_Eldorado/e-5069.jpg)
(http://images.cyclegarden.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Photos/Moto_Guzzi_Eldorado/eldo-4057.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on November 25, 2013, 07:36:31 AM
Nice one!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on November 25, 2013, 04:54:30 PM
Hey Ute, any idea who the builder is of that cafe bike?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on November 25, 2013, 05:02:29 PM
 What's up with the turbine on that Guzzi?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Don on November 25, 2013, 05:31:50 PM
I think its a siren
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 25, 2013, 06:07:46 PM
Quote from: The Don on November 25, 2013, 05:31:50 PM
I think its a siren
That it is. Those sirens are impossible to find. You can tell it was a police bike because of the huge dash.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on November 26, 2013, 03:33:37 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vb7N1Fzztlk/UpOwLcNQ9cI/AAAAAAAA3Hs/CFqd68jjlCM/s640/111109NKJ214retLR.jpeg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pENzU48eLtg/UpOwJtuQWJI/AAAAAAAA3Hc/KdrpN-XCPIo/s640/DCP_8143.jpeg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on November 26, 2013, 04:49:32 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1468605_612370232156036_1196006799_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on November 26, 2013, 05:27:14 PM
  Be still, my heart!

[evil]
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on November 26, 2013, 04:49:32 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1468605_612370232156036_1196006799_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on November 26, 2013, 05:29:01 PM
Quote from: SpikeC on November 26, 2013, 05:27:14 PM
  Be still, my heart!

[evil]

sorry didn't want to cause any harm to anyone . . .





























;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on November 26, 2013, 09:55:12 PM
(http://i0.wp.com/megadeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/right-side.jpg)
My uncle had a small dealership during the sixties, and he sold Ducatis, Nortons, BSAs, and Tahatsus.
He gave my dad a heck of a deal on a 250 scrambler about like this one. One time dad was trying to start the old beast and the kick starter kicked him back & darn near broke his ankle.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on November 27, 2013, 08:43:30 AM
I'm sorry.  This is like putting makeup & earrings on pigs.   ;D

Quote from: Darkmonster620 on November 26, 2013, 04:49:32 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1468605_612370232156036_1196006799_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Stabel1 on November 27, 2013, 10:15:07 AM
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cqekN8cpJc8/UpY0lbvIkhI/AAAAAAAACos/P7GnciW7Ets/w946-h591-no/IMG_20130713_181937_667.jpg)

That was at an italian-british car exhibition last summer...but these bikes were also allowed to enter.
Klaus
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on November 27, 2013, 03:09:59 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jPBgfVGZ8y8/UpXt-sSgH7I/AAAAAAAA3I8/tVJNpQQcEKQ/s640/10935906595_9b2deca874_b.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LQHR2n-W1Uo/UpXt_bpofKI/AAAAAAAA3JE/mwm1mk2rxvM/s640/10808978246_60488eca54_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 28, 2013, 05:48:54 AM
Moto Morini is still pumping out a few bikes.  

http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/11/26/2014-moto-morini-rebello-1200-first-look-review/ (http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/11/26/2014-moto-morini-rebello-1200-first-look-review/)

(http://www.motomorinimotorcycles.eu/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/bikes2013_scrambler_rev3_eng.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on November 28, 2013, 05:52:13 AM
"Cable Ties With Logo, Click For Info"?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 28, 2013, 09:57:00 AM
Quote from: DRKWNG on November 28, 2013, 05:52:13 AM
"Cable Ties With Logo, Click For Info"?

The logo is MADE IN CHINA
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 28, 2013, 04:45:35 PM
Advertising trivial updates shows that their Chinese owners don't understand what is important in advertising.  They should be advertising emotional reasons for buying a Morini.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on November 28, 2013, 06:00:27 PM
I wasn't considering buying a modern Morini.....  but knowing now that this thing has a slipper clutch on the end of the brake lever...

I'm in  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on November 29, 2013, 12:42:48 PM
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/f1ff6b385da880bd5b62e1d57aada2eb/tumblr_mvykar5MO21qe7btto2_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on December 01, 2013, 07:46:55 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1441393_1422453234652817_1761695360_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on December 01, 2013, 07:49:02 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on November 29, 2013, 12:42:48 PM
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/f1ff6b385da880bd5b62e1d57aada2eb/tumblr_mvykar5MO21qe7btto2_1280.jpg)
Love Walt Siegl bikes!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on December 02, 2013, 07:22:54 AM
(http://il-ducatista.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Shed-X-SC-01.jpg)

http://il-ducatista.com/ducati-sportclassic-by-shed-x/ (http://il-ducatista.com/ducati-sportclassic-by-shed-x/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on December 02, 2013, 09:46:36 AM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on December 01, 2013, 07:46:55 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1441393_1422453234652817_1761695360_n.jpg)

Sex machine!  Love it... [Dolph]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on December 02, 2013, 11:02:15 AM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on December 02, 2013, 09:46:36 AM
Sex machine!  Love it... [Dolph]

Here's some more pics of it:
http://radducati.blogspot.com/2013/06/f3-by-radical-ducati-2013.html (http://radducati.blogspot.com/2013/06/f3-by-radical-ducati-2013.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 02, 2013, 11:34:03 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on December 02, 2013, 11:02:15 AM
Here's some more pics of it:
http://radducati.blogspot.com/2013/06/f3-by-radical-ducati-2013.html (http://radducati.blogspot.com/2013/06/f3-by-radical-ducati-2013.html)

Awesome build.  [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on December 02, 2013, 01:27:00 PM
Yeah, that's weird.  I usually detest the Radical Ducati builds...   :-\
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on December 02, 2013, 07:02:54 PM
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Pwj6CILZHkM/Up1JKbAJu1I/AAAAAAAAA30/J4IQ8fM0PA0/s800/Screen%2520shot%25202013-12-02%2520at%25208.53.49%2520PM.png)

Can anyone shed any light on this bike for me?  It certainly looks like a Hailwood of some sort but I've never seen an MH with a single in it.  Found it in the following video and you can spot it in a couple of other videos by the same youtube user but there isn't any info on it or any of the other bikes, plus I think the video is from Thailand.

Ducati Riders On Tour Nan 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSSqyLvR8_A#)

edit: another pic of it

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_qO7X3sYMmE/Up1KsqO3EpI/AAAAAAAAA4E/7z_BAldlZfo/s800/Screen%2520shot%25202013-12-02%2520at%25209.05.52%2520PM.png)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: LA on December 03, 2013, 07:40:34 PM
Quote from: derRoteBaron on November 27, 2013, 08:43:30 AM
I'm sorry.  This is like putting makeup & earrings on pigs.   ;D

Oh, no!  Those bikes are BEAUTIFUL.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 04, 2013, 05:15:33 PM
V7 Sport Telaio Rosso
(http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/moto_guzzi/images/Moto_Guzzi_V7_Sport_Telaio_Rosso.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 04, 2013, 05:18:47 PM
(http://wagonerphoto.smugmug.com/photos/255683310_2XS6C-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 04, 2013, 08:08:09 PM
Quote from: Travman on December 04, 2013, 05:15:33 PM
V7 Sport Telaio Rosso
(http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/moto_guzzi/images/Moto_Guzzi_V7_Sport_Telaio_Rosso.jpg)

It's a V7 Sport with a red frame.  woo hoo.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 04, 2013, 08:16:20 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on December 04, 2013, 08:08:09 PM
It's a V7 Sport with a red frame.  woo hoo.
The Telaio Rossa frames were chromoloy.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 04, 2013, 09:39:28 PM
Quote from: Travman on December 04, 2013, 08:16:20 PM
The Telaio Rossa frames were chromoloy.

Was that really unusual?  My SS owners manual says the frame is chromoly.  Seems a wide range of metals were cro mo.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 05, 2013, 04:57:48 AM
I don't know about your SS, but Ducati does have a history of stating that their frames are Chromoly when they were in fact just regular mild steel. The first 200 V7 Sports came with the red frame and were definitely chromoly, which does make the more collectable.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 05, 2013, 09:45:32 AM
Quote from: Travman on December 05, 2013, 04:57:48 AM
I don't know about your SS, but Ducati does have a history of stating that their frames are Chromoly when they were in fact just regular mild steel. The first 200 V7 Sports came with the red frame and were definitely chromoly, which does make the more collectable.

That's sort of my point and the subject of a prior post that you replied to..

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=29563.msg513551#msg513551 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=29563.msg513551#msg513551)

If Ducati is using steel that has chrome and molybdenum but is not 4130, then it is still technically a chromoly frame, no?  Does Guzzi claim it is a 4130 steel frame?

and then I found this"

QuoteDucati's use what they call ALS 450 tubing for their frames; this alloy is also known as Fe E 420 or E420M UNI 10296-1. ALS is common shorthand for alloy steel, and 450 is the factory's designation for this particularly complicated alloy. More corrosion-resistant than the familiar 4130 chrome moly (a.k.a. chromoly) variety, it's relatively easy to weld and has what engineers like to call "a high modulus of elasticity," making it more durable in a tip-over. ALS 450 debuted in the '95 916's steel-trellis skeleton, and is also employed on the Desmosedici RR, using a different diameter to maintain rigidity without increasing wall thickness.

4130 CrMo is definitely a different beast.
It has more carbon content than 450, less Moly, and less Chromium. CrMo 4130 is easier to machine, but compared to 450 has much less corrosion resistance. 450 is a Stainless alloy, and by the looks of it not commonly used in the US. Its for "when austenitics aren't strong enough and martensitics do not provide enough corrosion resistance, there is custom 450 steel."
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on December 05, 2013, 10:08:18 AM
Having a "Sport"-labelled Guzzi kinda reminds me of having a hybrid SUV.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on December 06, 2013, 05:41:24 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1474444_10152005865503855_1611102602_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 07, 2013, 03:39:26 PM
'84 F1 750ss TT1
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/8FA19F58-1F71-4503-A2C4-1321EAC27603_zpsydilxntr.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on December 07, 2013, 08:32:12 PM
Quote from: Buckethead on December 05, 2013, 10:08:18 AM
Having a "Sport"-labelled Guzzi kinda reminds me of having a hybrid SUV.

+1      [thumbsup]       ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moronic on December 07, 2013, 09:28:34 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on December 05, 2013, 09:45:32 AM

and then I found this"

QuoteDucati's use what they call ALS 450 tubing for their frames; this alloy is also known as Fe E 420 or E420M UNI 10296-1. ALS is common shorthand for alloy steel, and 450 is the factory's designation for this particularly complicated alloy. More corrosion-resistant than the familiar 4130 chrome moly (a.k.a. chromoly) variety, it's relatively easy to weld and has what engineers like to call "a high modulus of elasticity," making it more durable in a tip-over. ALS 450 debuted in the '95 916's steel-trellis skeleton, and is also employed on the Desmosedici RR, using a different diameter to maintain rigidity without increasing wall thickness.

4130 CrMo is definitely a different beast.
It has more carbon content than 450, less Moly, and less Chromium. CrMo 4130 is easier to machine, but compared to 450 has much less corrosion resistance. 450 is a Stainless alloy, and by the looks of it not commonly used in the US. Its for "when austenitics aren't strong enough and martensitics do not provide enough corrosion resistance, there is custom 450 steel."




Ducatiz, where did you find this and how authoritative was the source?

It is a very interesting comment and at one point I looked around for info on Ducati's ALS450 and never came up with anything like it.

I had concluded it was a fancy name for a nothing-special material, dreamed up by Ducati's PR department.

Would be very happy to revise that conclusion.  ;D

Edit: okay, you got it from a motorcyclist online article (http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto/answers/122_0907_ask_the_pro/), as posted in the other thread you cited above. And I'm OT, sorry.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on December 11, 2013, 07:04:22 PM
Tricolore Nero paint job on Superleggera.  Hubba, hubba!  [drool]

(http://i1.wp.com/www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Ducati-1199-Superleggera-Tricolore-Nero-Tessoart.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on December 11, 2013, 07:06:51 PM
^^   [drool] [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on December 11, 2013, 07:39:49 PM
 [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on December 11, 2013, 07:42:07 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on December 11, 2013, 07:39:49 PM
[drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool]

Mop!  Aisle 3!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 12, 2013, 10:49:12 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fB_IxYlpcnI/Uqb0WoR_huI/AAAAAAAA3ag/dUk-5EqpAvU/s1600/IMG_6086.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on December 12, 2013, 11:19:26 AM
Sorry if this is a derby, hard to tell at this point:

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/WallpaperGuzziMGS01-1024_zps6f026f28.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/WallpaperGuzziMGS01-1024_zps6f026f28.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 12, 2013, 11:42:49 AM
Quote from: ChrisK on December 12, 2013, 11:19:26 AM
Sorry if this is a derby, hard to tell at this point:

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/WallpaperGuzziMGS01-1024_zps6f026f28.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/WallpaperGuzziMGS01-1024_zps6f026f28.jpg.html)

Not a derbi, that's a guzzi

This is a Derbi

(http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201012/derbi-mulhacen-cafe-_600x0w.jpg)

And this

(http://www.bike543.co.uk/Uploads/derbi%20gpr%2050%20for%20sale.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on December 12, 2013, 03:22:29 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on December 12, 2013, 11:42:49 AM
<snip>
And this

(http://www.bike543.co.uk/Uploads/derbi%20gpr%2050%20for%20sale.jpg)

wished I could get one here . . .
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on December 12, 2013, 03:39:32 PM
 Love that front brake disc........
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on December 12, 2013, 04:14:10 PM
I'll take that MGS-01 please!!   [Dolph]  then  [beer]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on December 12, 2013, 07:10:41 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1462999_598105696923413_170217203_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 12, 2013, 07:15:51 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on December 12, 2013, 07:10:41 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1462999_598105696923413_170217203_n.jpg)

(http://m.memegen.com/zcait4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on December 12, 2013, 07:18:41 PM
OK, some more since you like it . . .

(http://b296d35169b22ec514a7-3f0e5c3ce41f2ca4459ddb89d451f8d9.r21.cf2.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Moto-Morini-350-by-Motoveloce-2.jpg)
(http://b296d35169b22ec514a7-3f0e5c3ce41f2ca4459ddb89d451f8d9.r21.cf2.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Moto-Morini-350-by-Motoveloce-3.jpg)
(http://b296d35169b22ec514a7-3f0e5c3ce41f2ca4459ddb89d451f8d9.r21.cf2.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Moto-Morini-350-by-Motoveloce-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 12, 2013, 07:25:45 PM
(http://ct.fra.bz/i46/5/12/16/f_273cca7aad.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on December 13, 2013, 01:35:50 AM
As you know, I loves me a Morini 3 1/2....   but that one is just a bit WTF  ???
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 13, 2013, 01:43:29 AM
Unge, I know of a Morini 500 Camel for sale. Nice dual sport classic.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on December 13, 2013, 10:37:51 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on December 13, 2013, 01:35:50 AM
As you know, I loves me a Morini 3 1/2....   but that one is just a bit WTF  ???
Sure you don't want this one instead?  ;)
(http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/352116-1/Morini-Sport-500+2013.jpg)
500 Sport
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on December 13, 2013, 05:16:31 PM
(http://thekneeslider.com/images/2009/06/marrano1160.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on December 13, 2013, 05:21:08 PM
fixed for ya . .

(http://thekneeslider.com/images/2009/06/marrano1160.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on December 14, 2013, 05:00:29 AM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on December 13, 2013, 10:37:51 AM
Sure you don't want this one instead?  ;)
(http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/352116-1/Morini-Sport-500+2013.jpg)
500 Sport
Yes please  [thumbsup]

Quote from: koko64 on December 13, 2013, 01:43:29 AM
Unge, I know of a Morini 500 Camel for sale. Nice dual sport classic.
I hate you  [cheeky]

PM sent  [bang] [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 14, 2013, 08:32:40 AM
And I thought Elefants were rare. ;D
Pm replied [evil].
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on December 16, 2013, 05:51:54 PM
(http://b296d35169b22ec514a7-3f0e5c3ce41f2ca4459ddb89d451f8d9.r21.cf2.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Cagiva-Ala-Azzurra-350cc-custom-1-631x421.jpg)

Link, Cagiva Ala Azzurra (http://motorivista.com/cagiva-ala-azzurra/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 16, 2013, 06:11:49 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on December 16, 2013, 05:51:54 PM
(http://b296d35169b22ec514a7-3f0e5c3ce41f2ca4459ddb89d451f8d9.r21.cf2.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Cagiva-Ala-Azzurra-350cc-custom-1-631x421.jpg)

Link, Cagiva Ala Azzurra (http://motorivista.com/cagiva-ala-azzurra/)

Another Ally converted "back" to a TL.

Im going to clean up my TL and sell it for one million dollars!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on December 17, 2013, 12:31:21 AM
just love those suckers who think rare means desirable.

it actually looks very cool, and it does look like a tl tank from what I can see google image wise.  almost perfect tank shape for your café racer type chappy.

pantahs have always had a long legged or top heavy sort of look (and feel) to me.  this one is great.  maybe take another inch out of each end for extra ice.

wonder how many tl tanks gowie has?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 17, 2013, 05:24:37 AM
Quote from: brad black on December 17, 2013, 12:31:21 AM
just love those suckers who think rare means desirable.


Ill sell you my GTV for 1 million dollars!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Privateer on December 17, 2013, 06:30:01 AM
http://seeseemotorcycles.tumblr.com/post/66986717430/there-are-things-that-you-know-you-shouldnt-do-i (http://seeseemotorcycles.tumblr.com/post/66986717430/there-are-things-that-you-know-you-shouldnt-do-i)

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/2659142e828b1c42851216ad68132b6f/tumblr_mw9rgjay8X1ra9y2bo3_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on December 17, 2013, 08:28:43 AM
Some guys just aren't that smart.   ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on December 17, 2013, 03:16:55 PM
Quote from: derRoteBaron on December 17, 2013, 08:28:43 AM
Some guys just aren't that smart.   ;D

You mean the guys that sell a properly sorted out 848 for a Beemer R1200?

;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on December 17, 2013, 03:48:45 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1461148_586307878107433_1656780958_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on December 17, 2013, 04:04:13 PM
^  [thumbsdown]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on December 17, 2013, 10:43:38 PM
Quote from: DRKWNG on December 17, 2013, 03:16:55 PM
You mean the guys that sell a properly sorted out 848 for a Beemer R1200?

;D

That's cold.  Way cold.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on December 18, 2013, 03:18:22 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on December 17, 2013, 04:04:13 PM
^  [thumbsdown]
I thought more or less the same; the "new" frames do not do well for these kinda transformations
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on December 18, 2013, 04:06:47 AM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on December 17, 2013, 03:48:45 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1461148_586307878107433_1656780958_n.jpg)
I spy something beginning with.... Photoshop.

Just as well its on a black background or we'd be able to see what lurks below the seat/tank and above the frame/subframe.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on December 18, 2013, 04:15:28 AM
Quote from: derRoteBaron on December 17, 2013, 10:43:38 PM
That's cold.  Way cold.

;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on December 18, 2013, 05:09:55 AM
if they made the ncr body the right size it might be ok.  how hard could it be to scale up between copy and paste.

that short tail look is just stupid.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on December 22, 2013, 08:17:02 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/995595_336805606461968_357990182_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 22, 2013, 10:13:22 AM
(http://www.hdwallpapersinn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Benelli_900_Sei_1983_Barber.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on December 23, 2013, 05:08:26 AM
^^ Fabulous  [thumbsup]

Always loved the Benelli 6  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 24, 2013, 06:16:32 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on December 23, 2013, 05:08:26 AM
^^ Fabulous  [thumbsup]

Always loved the Benelli 6  [drool]
I've only seen one in person.  The 900 version which came out around 1983 is my favorite.  The headlight fairing helps balance out the wide engine.  Of the three six-cylinder bikes the Sei is the only one that looks close to balanced.  The CBX and Kawasaki 6-cylinder are monstrosities in comparison and make the Sei look slim. 

Have you ever heard this video?  To my ear the Sei sounds amazing.
Benelli 900 sei sound (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJjGM5r40sc#)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on December 26, 2013, 05:41:06 PM
Traction control . . .

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1535628_520330538066353_997438255_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on December 28, 2013, 03:07:57 AM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on December 22, 2013, 08:17:02 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/995595_336805606461968_357990182_n.jpg)

that exhaust looks quite a bit better moved up higher
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 28, 2013, 03:38:01 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on December 26, 2013, 05:41:06 PM
Traction control . . .

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1535628_520330538066353_997438255_n.jpg)

That 500 is hawt
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on December 29, 2013, 08:35:54 AM

(http://sttarz.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/radical_ducati_matador-1.jpg?w=1200)

(http://sttarz.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/radical_ducati_matador-4.jpg?w=1200)

(http://sttarz.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/radical_ducati_matador-5.jpg?w=1200)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on December 29, 2013, 09:01:08 AM
Bike for the Borg? ???
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on December 29, 2013, 11:01:17 AM
I liked it  [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on December 29, 2013, 12:22:45 PM
(http://sttarz.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/radical_ducati_matador-5.jpg?w=1200)
Amazing machine.  ;D Why did they mount the rectifier to the lower head? Because there is no room under the seat, or to lower the center of gravity?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Privateer on December 29, 2013, 04:53:45 PM
Quote from: HotIce on December 29, 2013, 08:35:54 AM
(http://sttarz.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/radical_ducati_matador-4.jpg?w=1200)

i like the front number plate.  If I could figure out how to do something like that on my monster I would.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on December 29, 2013, 04:59:23 PM
Quote from: Privateer on December 29, 2013, 04:53:45 PM
i like the front number plate. 

I bet it was tested in a wind-tunnel, and provides a nice clean pocket of air around the rider's helmet. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ahks on December 29, 2013, 07:29:21 PM
Quote from: Desert Dust on December 29, 2013, 12:22:45 PMWhy did they mount the rectifier to the lower head? Because there is no room under the seat, or to lower the center of gravity?

What seat? All I see is a bit of foam to protect the plastic from those pesky leathers riders wear...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on December 30, 2013, 01:06:56 AM
it's an 848 or 1x98 and that's where it is on those models.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on December 31, 2013, 09:15:16 AM
Quote from: HotIce on December 29, 2013, 08:35:54 AM
(http://sttarz.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/radical_ducati_matador-1.jpg?w=1200)

(http://sttarz.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/radical_ducati_matador-4.jpg?w=1200)

(http://sttarz.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/radical_ducati_matador-5.jpg?w=1200)



It's like they've got a vendetta against clean lines and smooth transitions...  The more I see out of Radical Ducati, the less I like them.   :P
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: joshuajcrouch on December 31, 2013, 09:32:10 AM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on December 31, 2013, 09:15:16 AM
It's like they've got a vendetta against clean lines and smooth transitions...  The more I see out of Radical Ducati, the less I like them.   :P

To each their own I guess.  I think this is HOT.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 31, 2013, 11:17:39 AM
The Radical Ducati bikes are getting sharper and messier than their earlier bikes.  I liked this one from a few years back.

(http://www.omnimoto.it/mwpImages/photogallery/2009/1984/photos1280/radical-ducati-rad02-caf-racer-imola_3.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Fergus on December 31, 2013, 01:03:59 PM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on December 31, 2013, 09:15:16 AM
It's like they've got a vendetta against clean lines and smooth transitions...  The more I see out of Radical Ducati, the less I like them.   :P
The bronze'ish paint and all the flailing, shiny bits make it look steampunk, to be ridden wearing a derby.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on December 31, 2013, 05:02:26 PM
Quote from: Travman on December 31, 2013, 11:17:39 AM
The Radical Ducati bikes are getting sharper and messier than their earlier bikes.  I liked this one from a few years back.

(http://www.omnimoto.it/mwpImages/photogallery/2009/1984/photos1280/radical-ducati-rad02-caf-racer-imola_3.jpg)


I like these bikes because they are all about function.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on January 01, 2014, 06:10:45 AM
Quote from: Desert Dust on December 31, 2013, 05:02:26 PM
I like these bikes because they are all about function.

Fixed (for me)!   ;D   [Dolph]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ahks on January 01, 2014, 08:42:23 AM
I want this one to have my babies
(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/56021_433153320081011_1804551121_o.jpg)

Story here
http://thebikeshed.cc/2012/10/29/tex-ms4r/ (http://thebikeshed.cc/2012/10/29/tex-ms4r/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SDRider on January 01, 2014, 08:43:58 AM
Quote from: Travman on December 31, 2013, 11:17:39 AM
The Radical Ducati bikes are getting sharper and messier than their earlier bikes.  I liked this one from a few years back.

(http://www.omnimoto.it/mwpImages/photogallery/2009/1984/photos1280/radical-ducati-rad02-caf-racer-imola_3.jpg)



That is pregnant dogin'  [thumbsup]

What frame/motor is that based on?  S2R?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on January 01, 2014, 03:21:59 PM
Quote from: SDRider on January 01, 2014, 08:43:58 AM
That is pregnant dogin'  [thumbsup]

What frame/motor is that based on?  S2R?

I'm thinking SBK frame and 900ie motor.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on January 01, 2014, 04:42:05 PM
 Not being a Duc egg-spurt I was reluctant to chime in, butt ya, that's what it looks like to me!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ahks on January 01, 2014, 04:52:02 PM
I need to make a note of this. I'd love to build something like this some day
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 01, 2014, 07:37:14 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/acbd186eb9ad8153da756bf1af592d8c.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on January 02, 2014, 12:32:29 AM
^^ I'm old enough to remember when that was considered the daggy Ducati.

But I'd take one today  [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on January 02, 2014, 12:35:32 AM
and it'd still be as big a chunk of shit as it was back then.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on January 02, 2014, 12:53:03 AM
Bevels.  You love workin' on 'em  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on January 02, 2014, 12:20:40 PM
Back to the Radical Ducati discussion, I think this is a nice "mellow" build compared to most of theirs. It's probably a derby but what the heck:

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/326014_10150297354516107_136587446106_8088108_147749832_o_zpse5be5681.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/326014_10150297354516107_136587446106_8088108_147749832_o_zpse5be5681.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on January 02, 2014, 02:03:37 PM
there's a lot less colours in it, I think that makes a big difference.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 02, 2014, 02:24:13 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/a4666e615d5e5ace464485d131e68976.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/00e3e3e21e146129622ca147aa26854a.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on January 02, 2014, 03:24:23 PM
Quote from: ChrisK on January 02, 2014, 12:20:40 PM
Back to the Radical Ducati discussion, I think this is a nice "mellow" build compared to most of theirs. It's probably a derby but what the heck:

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/326014_10150297354516107_136587446106_8088108_147749832_o_zpse5be5681.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/326014_10150297354516107_136587446106_8088108_147749832_o_zpse5be5681.jpg.html)

Beautiful.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on January 02, 2014, 03:25:15 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 02, 2014, 02:24:13 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/a4666e615d5e5ace464485d131e68976.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/00e3e3e21e146129622ca147aa26854a.jpg)

Also beautiful
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on January 02, 2014, 03:26:22 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 01, 2014, 07:37:14 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/acbd186eb9ad8153da756bf1af592d8c.jpg)

Reminds me of what a Monster would look like back in the day.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: fastwin on January 02, 2014, 04:25:23 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 02, 2014, 02:24:13 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/a4666e615d5e5ace464485d131e68976.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/00e3e3e21e146129622ca147aa26854a.jpg)

Ahhhh... nice old right hand shifter. [thumbsup]

I've got an old basket case (and I do mean basket case!) '77 900SS that was a Berliner Import bike that was originally a right hand shift bike but due to the regs of '77 it was coverted via a Rube Goldberg jackshaft assembly that made it a legal left hand shift bike. I assume it was a factory conversion. I'll never rebuild it. I'll have to leave it to my widow in my will. [laugh] [popcorn]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on January 02, 2014, 04:31:54 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 02, 2014, 02:24:13 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/a4666e615d5e5ace464485d131e68976.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/00e3e3e21e146129622ca147aa26854a.jpg)

Awesome. The closer I look at the details the more impressed I am. More and more.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on January 03, 2014, 09:28:26 PM
Quote from: Ahks on January 01, 2014, 08:42:23 AM
I want this one to have my babies
(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/56021_433153320081011_1804551121_o.jpg)

Story here
http://thebikeshed.cc/2012/10/29/tex-ms4r/ (http://thebikeshed.cc/2012/10/29/tex-ms4r/)

I remain appalled by the faux-interesting suspension.  It's like putting spinners and a body kit on a ferrari.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 04, 2014, 08:49:52 AM
European Laverda SF750 police model
(http://www.realclassic.co.uk/lav04010703.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 04, 2014, 09:00:08 AM
Can't remember if this was posted.


(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/d70d7b73ca49e7a80e76718bd634be2a.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/04ce5938998ac8bc7f21419ae7d85a8e.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on January 06, 2014, 06:53:10 AM
Quote from: ChrisK on January 02, 2014, 12:20:40 PM
Back to the Radical Ducati discussion, I think this is a nice "mellow" build compared to most of theirs. It's probably a derby but what the heck:

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/326014_10150297354516107_136587446106_8088108_147749832_o_zpse5be5681.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/326014_10150297354516107_136587446106_8088108_147749832_o_zpse5be5681.jpg.html)

It's a mellow build alright.  Different tail section and nose fairing on a carb'ed 90's SuperSport 900SP.  Something like that could be knocked out in a 1 car garage by nearly anyone in a couple weekends.  Seems to me like the less they do to a bike, the more I like the outcome.

Ok, I'm being a bit of a troll here...  I'll quit it.  Sorry if this offends anyone.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on January 06, 2014, 09:17:06 AM
Thats why I like it. They normally cover it with lots of multi colored blingy bits. I hate how they overdo it.
You're right in that it looks like someone got the basic kit and put it on, rather than changing everything they could like they often do.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on January 06, 2014, 09:54:52 AM
The other thing to remember is that Radical Ducati builds bikes for customers. That particular customer might have said he wanted something that is Radical Ducati, is old school cafe-racer-ish, BUT their budget wasn't as high as Radical's usual customer.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on January 06, 2014, 01:34:08 PM
This...

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dE33L0r6wbs/TOh3U8Bq0zI/AAAAAAAAABE/9oA5Wv-agns/s1600/radical-ducati-cafe-veloce-1.jpg)

...is still one of my favorite Radical builds by far.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Stabel1 on January 07, 2014, 12:48:24 PM
This bike was the reason I got my sport classic. At first I wanted it to look like this one but I settled for less....still love it. :) [clap]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: BlackdogGS on January 07, 2014, 08:45:05 PM
I guess it's time for me to post my cool italian bike.  It's a 1984 Beta TR32. 

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a394/Merrell/b3b718d51326ca914dd92aae0bce05f5_zps8cf2408a.jpg)

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a394/Merrell/8c619720e7dd40711187296cc25d2f32_zps24b655b2.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on January 07, 2014, 09:12:17 PM
Trials Bike
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on January 08, 2014, 04:03:19 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/desmo-designDB11503_zps2e326b65.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/pompino/media/desmo-designDB11503_zps2e326b65.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on January 08, 2014, 04:04:43 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/Parilla175_zpsbb53f990.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/pompino/media/Parilla175_zpsbb53f990.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on January 08, 2014, 04:06:34 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/Gileraracebike_zps82149df9.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/pompino/media/Gileraracebike_zps82149df9.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on January 08, 2014, 04:10:05 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/1961Ducati250racer_zpsc17f28b8.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/pompino/media/1961Ducati250racer_zpsc17f28b8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on January 08, 2014, 04:26:23 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/MVAgusta750ss_zpsdaf8b50e.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/pompino/media/MVAgusta750ss_zpsdaf8b50e.jpg.html)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/58Benelli_zps969da581.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/pompino/media/58Benelli_zps969da581.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Re: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ahks on January 08, 2014, 04:33:13 PM
Quote from: Dirty Duc on January 03, 2014, 09:28:26 PMI remain appalled by the faux-interesting suspension.  It's like putting spinners and a body kit on a ferrari.
I like em for the design exercise. They would end up on eBay in the end... Really dig the tail. Reminds me of rsv4 track plastics. Rest of the bike is pretty spot on with what I'd do with an s4r and the proper budget
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on January 08, 2014, 04:51:25 PM
Quote from: DucHead on January 08, 2014, 04:03:19 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/desmo-designDB11503_zps2e326b65.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/pompino/media/desmo-designDB11503_zps2e326b65.jpg.html)!

I like that one!
Any details?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on January 08, 2014, 06:37:47 PM
Quote from: Ahks on January 08, 2014, 04:33:13 PM
I like em for the design exercise. They would end up on eBay in the end... Really dig the tail. Reminds me of rsv4 track plastics. Rest of the bike is pretty spot on with what I'd do with an s4r and the proper budget
really the fork things are the only things I don't like about that bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on January 12, 2014, 08:04:27 PM
As appeared on Bike EXIF ... the Huscati :D

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Enrkzu4oo8s/UtGeLthGWPI/AAAAAAAAJ3M/4rntMuA8BKM/w1349-h899-no/6G5A5637.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H8RwP9W8fDA/UtGeUmlDf1I/AAAAAAAAJ4U/udC6enzbvfQ/w1349-h899-no/6G5A5677.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BdSRf8bSXbU/UtGePVmzU-I/AAAAAAAAJ3s/m9-fUyXVoGw/w1349-h899-no/6G5A5659.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lazylightnin717 on January 12, 2014, 08:09:35 PM
I get so confused whenever I see a final drive chain on the right side  :D

All confusion aside, pretty sweet lookin' bike  8)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on January 13, 2014, 08:35:30 AM
Quote from: DucHead on January 08, 2014, 04:03:19 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/desmo-designDB11503_zps2e326b65.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/pompino/media/desmo-designDB11503_zps2e326b65.jpg.html)

Looks like they copied a BMW R1200S.   ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on January 13, 2014, 09:08:27 AM
Quote from: DucHead on January 08, 2014, 04:26:23 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/58Benelli_zps969da581.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/pompino/media/58Benelli_zps969da581.jpg.html)

I love that bike
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on January 13, 2014, 11:37:42 AM
Quote from: derRoteBaron on January 13, 2014, 08:35:30 AM
Looks like they copied a BMW R1200S.   ;D

Fair bit of Vee Two Squalo in there in angular form.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on January 13, 2014, 02:35:05 PM
Quote from: derRoteBaron on January 13, 2014, 08:35:30 AM
Looks like they copied a BMW R1200S.   ;D

Uhm, no!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 14, 2014, 03:00:06 PM
Quote from: lazylightnin717 on January 12, 2014, 08:09:35 PM
I get so confused whenever I see a final drive chain on the right side  :D

All confusion aside, pretty sweet lookin' bike  8)

Like on a pre 1981 ducati?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on January 15, 2014, 07:22:01 AM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/1524343_593533394060787_944105461_o_zps733e6a77.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/1524343_593533394060787_944105461_o_zps733e6a77.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: thorn14 on January 15, 2014, 08:41:55 AM
More of this one! ^^^^^^  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on January 15, 2014, 09:08:09 AM
Via http://www.ilducatista.com (http://www.ilducatista.com) and Analog MC's.

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/1495902_708344985855756_1169459023_o_zpsfb126a9f.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/1495902_708344985855756_1169459023_o_zpsfb126a9f.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/1501386_708345042522417_1966089938_o_zps8f5a216e.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/1501386_708345042522417_1966089938_o_zps8f5a216e.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/1502733_708344982522423_22686177_o_zps8bf3788e.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/1502733_708344982522423_22686177_o_zps8bf3788e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on January 15, 2014, 09:13:36 AM
Nice one!  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on January 15, 2014, 10:57:30 AM
Nice use of an Indiana. ;D They should have come out that way.
Really well done.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on January 15, 2014, 11:15:26 AM
Can anyone ID that speedo?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucDucGoos on January 15, 2014, 11:52:17 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on January 15, 2014, 11:15:26 AM
Can anyone ID that speedo?
Dime City Cycles sells one almost identical
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on January 15, 2014, 12:03:50 PM
Quote from: DucDucGoos on January 15, 2014, 11:52:17 AM
Dime City Cycles sells one almost identical

Cool, thanks, DDG!

That's the one.
But only a 2 1/2" unit.
My eyes aren't that good anymore.  :(
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on January 15, 2014, 12:39:46 PM
I think they also used the bezel from Dime City:

http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-electronic-parts-mini-tach-tachometer-speedo-speedometer-black-aluminum-bezel-60-1783.html (http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-electronic-parts-mini-tach-tachometer-speedo-speedometer-black-aluminum-bezel-60-1783.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 15, 2014, 06:45:25 PM
Quote from: ChrisK on January 15, 2014, 07:22:01 AM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/1524343_593533394060787_944105461_o_zps733e6a77.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/1524343_593533394060787_944105461_o_zps733e6a77.jpg.html)

(http://www.wayofcats.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/relevanttomyinterests.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on January 15, 2014, 10:12:05 PM
Quote from: ChrisK on January 15, 2014, 07:22:01 AM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/1524343_593533394060787_944105461_o_zps733e6a77.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/1524343_593533394060787_944105461_o_zps733e6a77.jpg.html)

How do I get one of these in my garage?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lazylightnin717 on January 16, 2014, 03:07:06 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 14, 2014, 03:00:06 PM
Like on a pre 1981 ducati?


I was born in '85 


:D

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: caperix on January 16, 2014, 09:40:32 AM
Quote from: NorDog on January 15, 2014, 10:12:05 PM
How do I get one of these in my garage?

Buy a Ducati Indiana and modify it
https://www.google.com/search?q=DUCATI+INDIANA&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=FBnYUvvoN-fgsATSooKQBw&ved=0CCsQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=596 (https://www.google.com/search?q=DUCATI+INDIANA&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=FBnYUvvoN-fgsATSooKQBw&ved=0CCsQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=596)

It looks like it is mainly a new seat & tail section plus some overall cleaning up of the bike.  Never thought an Indiana could look that good.

More info on the bike here: http://www.ducati.net/2013/12/indyss-by-analog-motorcycles-ducati-indiana-custom/ (http://www.ducati.net/2013/12/indyss-by-analog-motorcycles-ducati-indiana-custom/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on January 16, 2014, 09:43:52 AM
Quote from: NorDog on January 15, 2014, 10:12:05 PM
How do I get one of these in my garage?

Just a phone call.  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 16, 2014, 10:05:21 AM
Quote from: NorDog on January 15, 2014, 10:12:05 PM
How do I get one of these in my garage?

I know, right?

Something about it.. all wood..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 16, 2014, 10:05:55 AM
Quote from: lazylightnin717 on January 16, 2014, 03:07:06 AM

I was born in '85 


:D



nothing to brag about...  [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 16, 2014, 10:06:30 AM
Quote from: caperix on January 16, 2014, 09:40:32 AM
Buy a Ducati Indiana and modify it
https://www.google.com/search?q=DUCATI+INDIANA&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=FBnYUvvoN-fgsATSooKQBw&ved=0CCsQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=596 (https://www.google.com/search?q=DUCATI+INDIANA&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=FBnYUvvoN-fgsATSooKQBw&ved=0CCsQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=596)

It looks like it is mainly a new seat & tail section plus some overall cleaning up of the bike.  Never thought an Indiana could look that good.

More info on the bike here: http://www.ducati.net/2013/12/indyss-by-analog-motorcycles-ducati-indiana-custom/ (http://www.ducati.net/2013/12/indyss-by-analog-motorcycles-ducati-indiana-custom/)

All of the remaining Indianas are shuddering in fear now... lol
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 16, 2014, 10:24:53 AM
I like the ignition key switch location and the crinkle paint on the engine..

Very surprised they kept the Bing carbs... bleh

One thought, the Indiana and the Elefant share the same frame, more or less. 

(http://photos.ducati.net/Museum-Ducati-Photos-Brochures/Ducati-Racers-and-Specials/Analog-Ducati-Indiana-Custom/i-S33fG5L/0/L/ducati_web_47-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on January 16, 2014, 10:51:07 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 16, 2014, 10:24:53 AM
I like the ignition key switch location and the crinkle paint on the engine..

Very surprised they kept the Bing carbs... bleh

One thought, the Indiana and the Elefant share the same frame, more or less. 
Not too many 36mm Dellortos with accelerator pumps kicking around probably.

Those look like the CV's found on /6 and /7 BMW's. "Same day" response for sure.  ;) Plenty of parts availability of course. Those HAD to be US EPA.

That frame is Paso-style construction..., but at least my 750 Limited had a fairing to hide it!  ;D

Hope they do a LOT better job with the Scrambler, although I'd have to hit the lottery to be in the market for one!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 16, 2014, 11:00:07 AM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on January 16, 2014, 10:51:07 AM
Not too many 36mm Dellortos with accelerator pumps kicking around probably.


i've got about 4 sets in my garage just languishing.. they were standard on all the pantahs...

....or were you being snarky???   ;D

Quote from: Curmudgeon on January 16, 2014, 10:51:07 AM
That frame is Paso-style construction..., but at least my 750 Limited had a fairing to hide it!  ;D

Hope they do a LOT better job with the Scrambler, although I'd have to hit the lottery to be in the market for one!

Cagiva used that box style 3-part frame on all their Varese bikes, except for the Paso, that was the only Cagiva/Ducati that was made with that frame in bologna.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on January 16, 2014, 11:02:48 AM
In my simple opinion, this is the first bobber/café type Ducati I can recall that really pulls it off.

It just seems to be the height of irony that it took one of the ugliest Ducatis ever to do it.

[laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on January 16, 2014, 11:04:01 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 16, 2014, 11:00:07 AM


....or were you being snarky???   ;D


Perhaps he was fishing, and now he's caught something!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on January 16, 2014, 11:29:33 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 16, 2014, 11:00:07 AM
i've got about 4 sets in my garage just languishing.. they were standard on all the pantahs...

....or were you being snarky???   ;D
Snarky? Moi???  ;D

Had 40's on my R90S and 900SS, 38's on my Paso, and 36's on my SL. Always LOVED the way they fueled after getting jet kits from Reno Leoni and fitting conical K&N's. The SL needed the slides shaved a hair to cure a tiny midrange flatness because it was a whisker between jet sizes.

Have to wonder whether that kit bike with open pipes has any torque. Must be noisy as the blazes too. Can't be a very "sweet" sound. My SL with open reverse cone 2-into-1 wasn't TOO loud..., but sounded like a V6 Ferrari F1 WFO.  [roll]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 16, 2014, 11:50:01 AM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on January 16, 2014, 11:29:33 AM
Snarky? Moi???  ;D

Had 40's on my R90S and 900SS, 38's on my Paso, and 36's on my SL. Always LOVED the way they fueled after getting jet kits from Reno Leoni and fitting conical K&N's. The SL needed the slides shaved a hair to cure a tiny midrange flatness because it was a whisker between jet sizes.

Have to wonder whether that kit bike with open pipes has any torque. Must be noisy as the blazes too. Can't be a very "sweet" sound. My SL with open reverse cone 2-into-1 wasn't TOO loud..., but sounded like a V6 Ferrari F1 WFO.  [roll]

I picked up a set of 38s while in Italy a while back, they went onto the Alazzurra and jetted nicely with the Conti 2:1 setup.  Very nice loud BLAT
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 16, 2014, 11:50:32 AM
Quote from: NorDog on January 16, 2014, 11:02:48 AM
In my simple opinion, this is the first bobber/café type Ducati I can recall that really pulls it off.

It just seems to be the height of irony that it took one of the ugliest Ducatis ever to do it.

[laugh]

I agree on both points, but that's what it takes sometimes -- a desire to re-engineer everything because what you have sucks so badly..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on January 16, 2014, 05:26:43 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fwmlsz64Z-M/UtUtA57p9HI/AAAAAAAA34I/gbMj2ug3760/s640/IMG_53113617643051.jpeg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: S4ROB on January 16, 2014, 07:34:07 PM
(http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/64933344.jpg?1265927055)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on January 16, 2014, 08:04:20 PM
I think indianas are cool as is.  given that ducati didn't have a 'standard' model at the time, this could have been it.  is it an original tank with the bottom flattened?  with a real exhaust and rear mudguard it could almost be a production model.

the 350 had phf30, but the 650 and 750 had bings.  the bings would have been their first foray into cv carbs.  they used keihin cv on the 89 400ss thing, but finally found the mikunis for the 91 models.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on January 16, 2014, 08:05:04 PM
how about

(http://)http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20%20A/Moto%20Morini%20Excalibur%20501%2086%20%201.jpg (http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20%20A/Moto%20Morini%20Excalibur%20501%2086%20%201.jpg)(//)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on January 16, 2014, 08:20:43 PM
Why?

Why would you do that sort of thing to us, brad?

We thought you liked us.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on January 16, 2014, 08:45:32 PM
I just can't make the image thing work.

http://static.blogo.it/twowheelsblog/griso-and-hypermotard-design-concepts/Griso_Hypermotard_design_concepts_01.jpg (http://static.blogo.it/twowheelsblog/griso-and-hypermotard-design-concepts/Griso_Hypermotard_design_concepts_01.jpg)

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wwl9rfyZwAc/T2zLbP7-MkI/AAAAAAAABX0/IqLCfYEl9zE/s1600/griso+1.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wwl9rfyZwAc/T2zLbP7-MkI/AAAAAAAABX0/IqLCfYEl9zE/s1600/griso+1.jpg)

http://www.duccutters.com/FilippoBarbacane/Diamante08.jpg (http://www.duccutters.com/FilippoBarbacane/Diamante08.jpg)

and how could we forget the planet

http://kenandtheartofmotorcyclemaintenance.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/04/cagiva-planet125.jpg (http://kenandtheartofmotorcyclemaintenance.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/04/cagiva-planet125.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on January 16, 2014, 08:48:41 PM
now this is a classic!

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VXXOYbOxBAY/TCjwgAy74XI/AAAAAAAAAIg/NtYKcSh2Ktc/s1600/fantic.jpg (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VXXOYbOxBAY/TCjwgAy74XI/AAAAAAAAAIg/NtYKcSh2Ktc/s1600/fantic.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on January 16, 2014, 10:06:11 PM
My ex-boss bought a 4 stroke version of that.  It still sits in the back of his garage. I don't think it even has 10 miles on it.   [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on January 17, 2014, 01:07:21 AM
Quote from: brad black on January 16, 2014, 08:48:41 PM
now this is a classic!

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VXXOYbOxBAY/TCjwgAy74XI/AAAAAAAAAIg/NtYKcSh2Ktc/s1600/fantic.jpg (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VXXOYbOxBAY/TCjwgAy74XI/AAAAAAAAAIg/NtYKcSh2Ktc/s1600/fantic.jpg)

Eeeeuw the Fantic Chopper  [puke]   I'd long since forgotten about that piece of shit.

Mate of mine had a Fantic Cabellero though..... we had shit loads of fun thrashing it around the local quarry...
(http://pcfarina.eng.unipr.it/MyFantic/Caballero-125-5m-Left.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on January 17, 2014, 06:25:59 AM
Quote from: brad black on January 16, 2014, 08:45:32 PM
I just can't make the image thing work.

(http://static.blogo.it/twowheelsblog/griso-and-hypermotard-design-concepts/Griso_Hypermotard_design_concepts_01.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wwl9rfyZwAc/T2zLbP7-MkI/AAAAAAAABX0/IqLCfYEl9zE/s1600/griso+1.jpg)

(http://www.duccutters.com/FilippoBarbacane/Diamante08.jpg)

and how could we forget the planet

(http://kenandtheartofmotorcyclemaintenance.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/04/cagiva-planet125.jpg)

FTFY  [coffee]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on January 17, 2014, 01:23:31 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-__-IVY2TlSo/UtUuHRknwqI/AAAAAAAA34U/qu9oHbQcBoY/s640/IMG_6674.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JZdalvkAU8s/UtUuJIaAsTI/AAAAAAAA34g/p8kWqX9S0dE/s640/IMG_6675.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wdC5IawnLFg/UtUuK7zKh-I/AAAAAAAA34s/aagBMjijrGQ/s640/IMG_6676.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Spaghetto on January 17, 2014, 02:12:44 PM
brought the mh into the studio for some fun today.

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2821/12002156604_c5f26baab0_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84764799@N08/12002156604/)
MH 900e (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84764799@N08/12002156604/#) by jd.catalano1 (http://www.flickr.com/people/84764799@N08/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on January 17, 2014, 02:59:50 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on January 17, 2014, 01:07:21 AM
Eeeeuw the Fantic Chopper  [puke]   I'd long since forgotten about that piece of shit.

Mate of mine had a Fantic Cabellero though..... we had shit loads of fun thrashing it around the local quarry...
(http://pcfarina.eng.unipr.it/MyFantic/Caballero-125-5m-Left.JPG)
I did too!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on January 17, 2014, 03:23:32 PM
This saucy little number stopped by for a visit:

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3697/12003478746_eba20ea9ef_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79721557@N02/12003478746/)

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7303/12002959973_4c57d739c4_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79721557@N02/12002959973/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on January 21, 2014, 10:46:53 AM
(http://www.paton.it/s/cc_images/cache_23403532.jpg)
(http://www.paton.it/s/cc_images/cache_23403533.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on January 21, 2014, 12:17:00 PM
Quote from: Spaghetto on January 17, 2014, 02:12:44 PM
brought the mh into the studio for some fun today.

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2821/12002156604_c5f26baab0_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84764799@N08/12002156604/)
MH 900e (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84764799@N08/12002156604/#) by jd.catalano1 (http://www.flickr.com/people/84764799@N08/), on Flickr
Gorgeous!  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on January 23, 2014, 07:10:09 AM
This thing has me confused. The latest Radical Ducati bike, even though I thought they had closed?  ??? Maybe the last Radical Ducati bike.  [bow_down]

Anyway, this article linked here: http://silodrome.com/radical-ducati-custom/ (http://silodrome.com/radical-ducati-custom/) Says that it has a multistrada 1100 motor, and that they fitted Keihin FCR41's. Why go back to carbureted? Also, what swing arm would that be?

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/Pursang-by-Radical-Ducati-2-2_zps5417f857.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/Pursang-by-Radical-Ducati-2-2_zps5417f857.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 23, 2014, 07:47:31 AM
Quote from: ChrisK on January 23, 2014, 07:10:09 AM
This thing has me confused. The latest Radical Ducati bike, even though I thought they had closed?  ??? Maybe the last Radical Ducati bike.  [bow_down]

Anyway, this article linked here: http://silodrome.com/radical-ducati-custom/ (http://silodrome.com/radical-ducati-custom/) Says that it has a multistrada 1100 motor, and that they fitted Keihin FCR41's. Why go back to carbureted? Also, what swing arm would that be?

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/Pursang-by-Radical-Ducati-2-2_zps5417f857.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/Pursang-by-Radical-Ducati-2-2_zps5417f857.jpg.html)

People like carbs.  I can understand why, but EFI as a concept is far easier to maintain and tune.  The problem is the EFI systems on the various Ducatis have proven to be iffy.

Someone should make an aftermarket EFI system.  Gene Berg did it years ago for the old VWs, a TBI system.  Worked great.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: caperix on January 23, 2014, 08:05:16 AM
Aftermarket EFI computers for the ducs are common, Nemisis & Microtech are some of the moter common systems.  I have heard of someone working on a megasquirt setup on an older bike.  I have not had any issues with the EFI on either of my ducs.  As for carbs over EFI, I know some prefer the more direct feel of a carb with an accelerator pump on acceleration.  As for the swingarm, it looks like a S2R swing arm, but could easily be a custom build, likley is due to the narow multistrada cases used.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 23, 2014, 08:21:10 AM
Quote from: caperix on January 23, 2014, 08:05:16 AM
Aftermarket EFI computers for the ducs are common, Nemisis & Microtech are some of the moter common systems.  I have heard of someone working on a megasquirt setup on an older bike.  I have not had any issues with the EFI on either of my ducs.  As for carbs over EFI, I know some prefer the more direct feel of a carb with an accelerator pump on acceleration.  As for the swingarm, it looks like a S2R swing arm, but could easily be a custom build, likley is due to the narow multistrada cases used.

I'm not talking about an aftermarket computer, I'm talking about an entire system.  Manifolds, injectors, etc.

If you really want to get me hard, make it a direct injection setup.  Modify the heads, new fuel pump, etc.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on January 23, 2014, 08:48:42 AM
I love the look of that bike but my butt got hot just looking at it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ahks on January 23, 2014, 08:50:11 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 23, 2014, 08:21:10 AMmake it a direct injection setup

yes please :p I'd love to see an old m900 with DI... could jack up your cr, get some more juice in there and good mileage...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 23, 2014, 10:39:59 AM
Quote from: ChrisK on January 23, 2014, 07:10:09 AM
This thing has me confused. The latest Radical Ducati bike, even though I thought they had closed?  ??? Maybe the last Radical Ducati bike.  [bow_down]

Anyway, this article linked here: http://silodrome.com/radical-ducati-custom/ (http://silodrome.com/radical-ducati-custom/) Says that it has a multistrada 1100 motor, and that they fitted Keihin FCR41's. Why go back to carbureted? Also, what swing arm would that be?

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/Pursang-by-Radical-Ducati-2-2_zps5417f857.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/Pursang-by-Radical-Ducati-2-2_zps5417f857.jpg.html)
The article and the bike are about 4-5 years old.  It is one of my favorites from them. The beauty of their creations was that they could put frames, swingarms, and motors from different Ducati models together in a way that worked.  It is something that many tried, but for most people they ended up with a Frankenstein-looking bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucDucGoos on January 23, 2014, 11:12:08 AM
Quote from: Travman on January 23, 2014, 10:39:59 AM
The article and the bike are about 4-5 years old.  It is one of my favorites from them. The beauty of their creations was that they could put frames, swingarms, and motors from different Ducati models together in a way that worked.  It is something that many tried, but for most people they ended up with a Frankenstein-looking bike.

Radical Ducati did close, but they are going to continue doing projects under Arete Americana
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on January 23, 2014, 01:22:37 PM
Quote from: ChrisK on January 23, 2014, 07:10:09 AM
This thing has me confused. The latest Radical Ducati bike, even though I thought they had closed?  ??? Maybe the last Radical Ducati bike.  [bow_down]

......

The last build is safely locked up somewhere in Norway  8)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Oldfisti on January 24, 2014, 05:26:30 PM
Quote from: ChrisK on January 23, 2014, 07:10:09 AM
Also, what swing arm would that be?


It's an S*R swingarm
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on January 27, 2014, 04:18:47 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--f3Mj2BI_dI/UuTZS2J_xPI/AAAAAAAA4WU/LDHTl_JFF6A/s1600/DSCF2108.jpg)


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s_ckc7XVxSM/UuTZR3TquII/AAAAAAAA4WM/WAeW7kG8P9o/s1600/DSCF2107.jpg)


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jgc6fYRoX5s/UuTZQ-rBFLI/AAAAAAAA4WE/RMWwQqQsRO0/s1600/DSCF2106.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on January 28, 2014, 08:26:35 PM
I think I fell in love  [drool]

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_ZCsP1BurMs/UugzjLE23TI/AAAAAAAAKUU/TbzINWs18tQ/w1349-h771-no/3-4_front_no_seat_cover.jpeg.jpeg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-nIkny5oK7uc/UugzqaplOKI/AAAAAAAAKVY/_CjKhyN7td8/w1349-h771-no/right_seat_cover.jpeg.jpeg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-j-Sk_SL2RqY/UugzmU_x4DI/AAAAAAAAKU4/2U9CM_aWyjQ/w1349-h900-no/detail_tank.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--qi-o9NNzv8/UugzlDT18nI/AAAAAAAAKUo/lVrgeO7zW4g/w1349-h900-no/detail_seat.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zrSGBr8aVzs/Uugzo3fwngI/AAAAAAAAKVM/wcghQ5GVAmc/w1349-h771-no/left_seat_cover.jpeg.jpeg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: caperix on January 29, 2014, 05:21:33 AM
Overall that is a very nice looking bike. There is something about the 999/749 bikes with the body work off that just works.  You think they could find a place to relocate the battery & electronics though so they are not just hanging off the side of the engine.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ahks on January 29, 2014, 05:46:50 AM
Quote from: caperix on January 29, 2014, 05:21:33 AMYou think they could find a place to relocate the battery & electronics though so they are not just hanging off the side of the engine.

The only easy way is to convert to pod filters and stash it all under the tank. Alternative being to completely rewire the bike and build the seat and tail to hold them.

One hurts performance and the other is a HUGE pain in the butt :p

Since I know I wouldn't use all of a 999, I'd convert to pods and stash it under the tank... like I did with my Triumph :p I don't need 100hp... I just want the torque that comes with the displacement :p
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on January 29, 2014, 03:38:21 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/1238781_454593734653840_957667266_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1233569_454593414653872_1057944238_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1238984_454593781320502_493459831_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/575288_453862884726925_226761673_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1209225_454593631320517_1967859051_n.jpg)

(https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/1187019_453862968060250_32218660_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on January 29, 2014, 03:43:01 PM
That's a 125, innit?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 29, 2014, 04:23:30 PM
Quote from: SpikeC on January 29, 2014, 03:43:01 PM
That's a 125, innit?

Must have been this pic that gave it away.  :P


(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/bbbebae278168f5a537ec86a2feb553e.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on January 29, 2014, 05:25:08 PM
Wow! A whole 30cc per cylinder  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: abby normal on January 29, 2014, 05:37:59 PM
ooooh ... That's hens teeth right there.  Like jewelry.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on January 31, 2014, 08:40:04 AM
Quote from: HotIce on January 29, 2014, 05:25:08 PM
Wow! A whole 30cc per cylinder  ;D


Actually just plain WOW!  These old jewels are always awesome to behold.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 02, 2014, 09:10:07 AM
(http://www.vintagemotorcyclesonline.com/zenphoto/albums/vintage-scans/EPF-Thrasher.jpg)

(http://www.vintagemotorcyclesonline.com/zenphoto/albums/vintage-scans/Thrasher-Squared.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Steve.In.Atlanta on February 02, 2014, 09:21:00 AM
Love both of those. I'm building a V50 Mk3 cafe bike and should be on the shake down ride in a few more weeks.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on February 02, 2014, 02:40:47 PM
^^ I like the red frame one especially  [drool]  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on February 02, 2014, 04:52:55 PM
That 125 there has 16 valves and is the only one in the world. Frame was in Yugoslavia and the engine was in Latvia.
I wonder what the purchase price was..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on February 02, 2014, 05:38:21 PM
This is even smaller  [drink]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJd-WY0mm88 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJd-WY0mm88)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on February 02, 2014, 08:17:44 PM
In the mid sixties Honda made a 20 valve, FIVE cylinder 125....   cool, but not Italian.

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/289/15555/Motorcycle-Article/Memorable-Motorcycle--Honda-RC148.aspx (http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/289/15555/Motorcycle-Article/Memorable-Motorcycle--Honda-RC148.aspx)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Staggerlee on February 02, 2014, 09:42:35 PM
Quote from: Steve.In.Atlanta on February 02, 2014, 09:21:00 AM
I'm building a V50 Mk3 cafe bike and should be on the shake down ride in a few more weeks.
Nice; good to see some smallblock love.

Here's my Monza after her post-refresh shakedown run.

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii181/Staggerlee101/CDD16FAF-93DD-4EDA-BB70-7EAE2CD7E7E7_zpsjdhpqsmc.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Steve.In.Atlanta on February 03, 2014, 07:14:36 AM
Quote from: Staggerlee on February 02, 2014, 09:42:35 PM
Nice; good to see small smallblock love.

Here's my Monza after her post-refresh shakedown run.

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii181/Staggerlee101/CDD16FAF-93DD-4EDA-BB70-7EAE2CD7E7E7_zpsjdhpqsmc.jpg)

Love it.

Here's a photoshop color idea for my V50 Mk3. I don't have the seat pad done, but looking at a brown/tan leather. Gloss gray with the white painted in under the clear.
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2809/12289096414_52a5d0e6bf_c.jpg)

Top triple's been shaved. The key is under the cover on the gas tank. The tank will be kept shut with magnets. The bracket is for a MotoGadget Tiny speedo which has the idiot lights built in.
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2866/12272547454_486e8d03f6_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 03, 2014, 11:58:32 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on February 02, 2014, 08:17:44 PM
In the mid sixties Honda made a 20 valve, FIVE cylinder 125....   cool, but not Italian.

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/289/15555/Motorcycle-Article/Memorable-Motorcycle--Honda-RC148.aspx (http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/289/15555/Motorcycle-Article/Memorable-Motorcycle--Honda-RC148.aspx)



thats a big chainsaw motor
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on February 03, 2014, 06:06:42 PM
A five cyl. chainsaw?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on February 03, 2014, 06:33:41 PM
A 125cc world championship winning chainsaw  [thumbsup]

But we digress.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 04, 2014, 05:19:40 AM
Quote from: Ducatamount on February 03, 2014, 06:06:42 PM
A five cyl. chainsaw?

A five cyl twenty valve chainsaw!  Honda will do it just for bragging rights
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 04, 2014, 05:45:19 AM
1938 250cc with a supercharger.

(http://www.vintagemotorcyclesonline.com/zenphoto/albums/VMOL%20wallpapers/italian/1938-250cc-Compressor.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on February 04, 2014, 07:15:01 AM
^^^
Way cool.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 05, 2014, 05:53:33 AM
Tastefully customized V50 Monza.

(http://hertmotorcycles.com/Moto_Guzzi-105.jpg)
(http://hertmotorcycles.com/Moto_Guzzi-061.jpg)
(http://hertmotorcycles.com/Moto_Guzzi-109.jpg)

Modifications:
Engine V50 Monza; lightened flywheel; Sport camshaft; balanced crankshaft
Front Suspension:  Ducati Pantah 600 forks; Triple clamps from 450 Ducati Single
Rear Suspension:  Koni rear shocks 
Carburetion: 30mm DellÃ"rto Ducati GT750 carburettors and custom-made bellmouths 
Exhausts: Custom made stainless steel exhausts 
Ignition: Dyna Ignition
Bodywork: Fuel tank and seat from Ducati 750 Sport; Custom made side covers 
Controls: Custom made rearsets
Instrumentation: Custom made tachometer housing, bezel and bracket
Brakes: Custom made front brake caliper brackets to adapt V50 Monza calipers to Pantah forks 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on February 05, 2014, 09:24:54 AM
That V50 is very nice looking.

however the front brake splitter mounted on the frame makes me very nervous for some reason.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on February 05, 2014, 11:59:43 AM
The custom calipers themselves look a little flimsy but still... a beautiful machine.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on February 05, 2014, 02:25:16 PM
that Monza is seriously  [drool] [drool] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on February 07, 2014, 05:10:27 AM
Quote from: yamifixer on February 05, 2014, 09:24:54 AM
... the front brake splitter mounted on the frame makes me very nervous for some reason.

I think that (was) pretty common.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 07, 2014, 12:36:32 PM
Quote from: yamifixer on February 05, 2014, 09:24:54 AM
That V50 is very nice looking.

however the front brake splitter mounted on the frame makes me very nervous for some reason.

Same setup on the Ducati Pantah and Cagiva Alazzurra

The pressure switch is mounted in it on those.

I seem to remember on the Guzzis the brakes were configured funny, like the pedal was the front left and the hand grip was the front right and rear, but don' quote me.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on February 07, 2014, 12:58:09 PM
 The pedal was left front and rear, the hand was right front. It was a treacherous system. I never understood why the bike would pull to one side or the other depending on which front disc was active, butt in rainy weather it would drop you like a rock.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on February 10, 2014, 04:24:15 PM
Yummy!  [evil]

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7tILDYWYw8E/UvlIBycnLpI/AAAAAAAAKw8/ecl_UxNPMgI/w1349-h899-no/ducati-sportclassic.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on February 11, 2014, 05:42:42 AM
Quote from: HotIce on February 10, 2014, 04:24:15 PM
Yummy!  [evil]

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7tILDYWYw8E/UvlIBycnLpI/AAAAAAAAKw8/ecl_UxNPMgI/w1349-h899-no/ducati-sportclassic.jpg)

It's a derby, but a pretty hot derby.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on February 11, 2014, 01:08:06 PM
How about this variant from Tesio? Derby? I love it.
(http://i62.tinypic.com/21ttfc.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on February 11, 2014, 02:12:09 PM
That's a 3D rendering AFAICS.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on February 11, 2014, 03:05:09 PM
Pretty good, but it's a Photoshop/CAD job.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 11, 2014, 06:30:06 PM
More interesting than cool...
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/agusta-motorcycle-1.jpg)
(http://www.vintagemotorcyclesonline.com/zenphoto/albums/VMOL%20wallpapers/italian/agusta-motorcycle.jpg)
(http://www.vintagemotorcyclesonline.com/zenphoto/albums/VMOL%20wallpapers/italian/mv_600_a_1.jpg)

http://www.bikeexif.com/agusta-motorcycle (http://www.bikeexif.com/agusta-motorcycle)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 11, 2014, 06:37:03 PM
(http://www.vintagemotorcyclesonline.com/zenphoto/albums/VMOL%20wallpapers/italian/Ians-Laverda.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on February 12, 2014, 01:24:53 AM
^^ MmMmmmm  [drool]

I'm not generally a fan of parallel twins, but I make an exception for the Laverda.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 12, 2014, 05:45:12 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on February 12, 2014, 01:24:53 AM
^^ MmMmmmm  [drool]

I'm not generally a fan of parallel twins, but I make an exception for the Laverda.
The Laverda twin is supposed to have a more sophisticated feel compared to the big British twins.  The buzz that the big parallel twins make as the RPM's rise is not present with the Laverda twin.  The engine is nice and bulky and the frame also helps absorb any buzz. When Harris tried to make an aftermarket frame for this engine they quit after several attempts because the bikes would buzz. So they decided they couldn't do better than the factory frame.

It's a strong frame.
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/image_zps42e37e89.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on February 13, 2014, 01:36:23 AM
Quote from: Travman on February 12, 2014, 05:45:12 PMIt's a strong frame.
And yet visually minimalist (when the bike is all dressed)  [thumbsup].

I always liked those 750 twins (even though the triples were the sex machines... ).
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on February 13, 2014, 02:09:08 PM
(http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/archive/thumb400YONNYBIKE14.jpg)


Hernandez's Pramac Ducati @ Sepang
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on February 13, 2014, 04:58:04 PM
Quote from: HotIce on February 11, 2014, 02:12:09 PM
That's a 3D rendering AFAICS.

Oh, totally. I mentioned "variant", perhaps I should have said render instead. But yeah it's way cool.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on February 13, 2014, 05:01:20 PM
Quote from: Travman on February 11, 2014, 06:30:06 PM
More interesting than cool...
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/agusta-motorcycle-1.jpg)
(http://www.vintagemotorcyclesonline.com/zenphoto/albums/VMOL%20wallpapers/italian/agusta-motorcycle.jpg)
(http://www.vintagemotorcyclesonline.com/zenphoto/albums/VMOL%20wallpapers/italian/mv_600_a_1.jpg)

http://www.bikeexif.com/agusta-motorcycle (http://www.bikeexif.com/agusta-motorcycle)
Dreamy...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on February 13, 2014, 05:32:39 PM
Quote from: memper on February 13, 2014, 05:01:20 PM
Dreamy...
More Benly than Dreamy IMO.

Beautiful engine.  Shame about everything else.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on February 14, 2014, 05:13:06 AM
Quote from: Travman on February 12, 2014, 05:45:12 PM
The Laverda twin is supposed to have a more sophisticated feel compared to the big British twins.  The buzz that the big parallel twins make as the RPM's rise is not present with the Laverda twin.  The engine is nice and bulky and the frame also helps absorb any buzz. When Harris tried to make an aftermarket frame for this engine they quit after several attempts because the bikes would buzz. So they decided they couldn't do better than the factory frame.

It's a strong frame.


I've never ridden an English twin (actually, I might have ridden an 850 commando years ago), but if they vibrate more than a laverda I can't see how anyone could ever ride one.  I have tried many times to like the sfc, but riding them just leaves me bewildered.  like a 180 jota.  the later 120 tripe is nice tho, pity it's trapped in an old tech, heavy, evil piece of crap.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on February 14, 2014, 05:27:44 AM
Quote from: brad black on February 14, 2014, 05:13:06 AM
I've never ridden an English twin (actually, I might have ridden an 850 commando years ago), but if they vibrate more than a laverda I can't see how anyone could ever ride one.  I have tried many times to like the sfc, but riding them just leaves me bewildered.  like a 180 jota.  the later 120 tripe is nice tho, pity it's trapped in an old tech, heavy, evil piece of crap.
I've ridden British twins...never a Laverda.

The Nortons and Triumphs vibrated, but were manageable.

The BSA 650 would shake parts off along any length ride.

I've also ridden British singles. Those riders wore kidney belts for a reason. ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on February 14, 2014, 09:37:07 AM
I've not ridden english or italian parallel twins.

I rode an XS650 a bit, I found the vibration overbearing.
My friend who owned the bike didn't mind it.

500 and 600 Yamaha singles were OK, but at my tolerance limit.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on February 14, 2014, 10:16:23 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on February 14, 2014, 09:37:07 AM
I've not ridden english or italian parallel twins.

I rode an XS650 a bit, I found the vibration overbearing.
My friend who owned the bike didn't mind it.

500 and 600 Yamaha singles were OK, but at my tolerance limit.
I rode a Triumph 750 Bonneville for a few years, and for me, the shaking and vibration was a part of the ride I found invigorating. It feels and sounds like a real motorcycle. Like my S2R. My dad loaned me his Honda Gold Wing once. It sounds like a Singer sewing machine.  [laugh] Not for me.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on February 14, 2014, 01:14:07 PM
 The Triumph 500 twin is a very smooth bike. Possibly the smoothest English twin there is.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 16, 2014, 03:36:38 PM
(http://www.sr-racing.de/aktuelles/Guzzi%20V7%20Sport%20001.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on February 16, 2014, 04:00:10 PM
 That goose makes my heart go pitty-pat!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on February 16, 2014, 07:26:05 PM
Quote from: Travman on February 16, 2014, 03:36:38 PM
(http://www.sr-racing.de/aktuelles/Guzzi%20V7%20Sport%20001.jpg)
beautiful..........  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on February 17, 2014, 09:22:01 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-llEv_zlq5KA/UwBz1-jgAdI/AAAAAAAAA9I/W3RtK932a0s/s1600/1801161_661994850530189_997746743_o.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VsPaXvXmvPA/UwBz0APXcWI/AAAAAAAAA8o/naVShqUaB9U/s1600/1614318_661994873863520_335680399_o.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yfIEMVJ8eLY/UwBz0a_wLiI/AAAAAAAAA8s/I1_r74o68CE/s1600/1655752_661995240530150_954412740_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on February 17, 2014, 09:32:51 AM
^^^
They forgot to take the forks out of the packaging.  :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on February 18, 2014, 07:56:19 AM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/Moto-Guzzi-Griso-Custom-13-1200x799_zpsa9958eac.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/Moto-Guzzi-Griso-Custom-13-1200x799_zpsa9958eac.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on February 18, 2014, 12:20:36 PM
Speaking about Laverda ...

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-LAgpfTlhmB4/UwOvBecoOXI/AAAAAAAALN8/z5D1UsvFGcc/w616-h924-no/YS2B3418.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2NaNApccCWY/UwOvGlOzXcI/AAAAAAAALPE/raCZ-axY8Hg/w1349-h899-no/YS2B3445+copy.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Gm0BrnT90UE/UwOvA2ZSRBI/AAAAAAAALN4/LXAvXpWdpnU/w616-h924-no/YS2B3430+copy.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-hGknEuk56ic/UwOvEad0G_I/AAAAAAAALOg/jWVsqyOH_mY/w616-h924-no/YS2B3438+copy.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-uPTKxArBLOo/UwOvF9VuReI/AAAAAAAALO4/nyCa9WnnVdE/w616-h924-no/YS2B3441+copy.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yItXJDvs9aI/UwOvH5lcH5I/AAAAAAAALPU/piw8s48qyow/w1349-h899-no/YS2B3452+copy.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-WdcIWnYdpT8/UwOvIbdWHKI/AAAAAAAALPY/EkQRG1-EvCQ/w1349-h899-no/YS2B3456+copy.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0vTPMf8sU7k/UwOvKAYIkgI/AAAAAAAALPs/B2PRYCg5U1w/w1349-h899-no/YS2B3463+copy.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l9U_hexQceg/UwOvOt0-D5I/AAAAAAAALQo/JFGDUBtRI0s/w616-h924-no/YS2B3479+copy.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-lSANjxlZ_7k/UwOvNcrYhwI/AAAAAAAALQc/U4ZpHKlf9d8/w1349-h899-no/YS2B3471+copy.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on February 18, 2014, 12:31:08 PM
Way clean, this one is... ^^^^^^  Me gusta mucho!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on February 18, 2014, 12:43:47 PM

yo tambien.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on February 18, 2014, 01:10:30 PM
 Nice to see decent tires for a change.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on February 19, 2014, 04:54:41 AM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on February 18, 2014, 12:31:08 PM
Way clean, this one is... ^^^^^^  Me gusta mucho!
¡Si Señor!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 19, 2014, 05:50:37 AM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/CafeRacerArt_zps610f5f48.png~original)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ahks on February 19, 2014, 06:21:57 AM
Since I'm looking into s4r's and 916's these have been on my radar for a few months. Glad to see I'm not the only one appreciating them.
(http://i.imgur.com/0JaG6IO.jpg)

And one of the rear wheel/hub
(http://i.imgur.com/KC5Eq8u.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on February 19, 2014, 08:00:35 AM
http://www.ruoteborrani.com/en/wire-wheels-for-motorcycles/modern/pdf/M-Ray.6_M-ray.9_EN.pdf (http://www.ruoteborrani.com/en/wire-wheels-for-motorcycles/modern/pdf/M-Ray.6_M-ray.9_EN.pdf)

I guess if you have to ask, you can't afford it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on February 19, 2014, 02:07:46 PM
This thing is gorgeous.

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/1606419_10152242868049626_1384614533_o_zps84e68920.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/1606419_10152242868049626_1384614533_o_zps84e68920.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on February 19, 2014, 04:16:43 PM
Quote from: ChrisK on February 19, 2014, 02:07:46 PM
This thing is gorgeous.
Yes.

It truly is  [drool] [drool]  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on February 19, 2014, 05:08:03 PM
It's nice...

but the Monster seat cover is not quite the right shape.

Maybe it's just me. :-\
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on February 19, 2014, 06:23:52 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on February 19, 2014, 05:08:03 PM
It's nice...

but the Monster seat cover is not quite the right shape.

Maybe it's just me. :-\

I think if anything they could have dremeled off the very bottom one or two inches, to make the bottom of the cowl parallel with the subframe.

Splitting hairs though, that bike is overall sexy.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ahks on February 19, 2014, 06:36:29 PM
Quote from: Dirty Duc on February 19, 2014, 08:00:35 AM
http://www.ruoteborrani.com/en/wire-wheels-for-motorcycles/modern/pdf/M-Ray.6_M-ray.9_EN.pdf (http://www.ruoteborrani.com/en/wire-wheels-for-motorcycles/modern/pdf/M-Ray.6_M-ray.9_EN.pdf)

I guess if you have to ask, you can't afford it.

I could find a UK price list that lists them for the M796 at 981 GBP front and 1196 GBP for the rear. Works out to be about US$3200 at current rates :(
http://www.central-wheel.co.uk/price_lists/borrani_price_list.pdf (http://www.central-wheel.co.uk/price_lists/borrani_price_list.pdf)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on February 20, 2014, 04:03:13 AM
Quote from: ChrisK on February 19, 2014, 06:23:52 PM
I think if anything they could have dremeled off the very bottom one or two inches, to make the bottom of the cowl parallel with the subframe.

Splitting hairs though, that bike is overall sexy.
You are.

I think it's completely the wrong shape. ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on February 20, 2014, 04:55:59 AM
Boy's,Boy's! Take it to PM!  [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on February 21, 2014, 08:28:15 AM
I love this little gem.  There is one sitting in a shop in Petaluma that I have wanted to get for quite some time.

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/Internet%20Pics/aermacchi-harley-davidson-1960-aermacchi-chimera-250-31263_zpseb66a9f0.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/Internet%20Pics/aermacchi-harley-davidson-1960-aermacchi-chimera-250-31263_zpseb66a9f0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on February 21, 2014, 09:47:40 AM
Quote from: Skybarney on February 21, 2014, 08:28:15 AM
I love this little gem.  There is one sitting in a shop in Petaluma that I have wanted to get for quite some time.
Where you been?  [roll] Son imported #012 from a collection in Belgium last year, mechanically sorted it and sold it to his collector car partner in PA. Not much of a bike to ride but makes a good display. He's riding it into New Hope occasionallly. Otherwise, it lives in the kitchen.  ;D Peter's new toy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg0im2lSddc#)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on February 23, 2014, 10:34:04 AM
Quote from: Skybarney on February 21, 2014, 08:28:15 AM
I love this little gem.  There is one sitting in a shop in Petaluma that I have wanted to get for quite some time.

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/Internet%20Pics/aermacchi-harley-davidson-1960-aermacchi-chimera-250-31263_zpseb66a9f0.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/Internet%20Pics/aermacchi-harley-davidson-1960-aermacchi-chimera-250-31263_zpseb66a9f0.jpg.html)

There's this on eBay right now...

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/nordog59/aeramacchi_zpsf54507f1.jpg)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Davidson-Other-Aermacchi-Chimera-250cc-Harley-Davidson-Early-1960s-/301102611772?forcerrptr=true&hash=item461b1d3d3c&item=301102611772&pt=US_motorcycles (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Davidson-Other-Aermacchi-Chimera-250cc-Harley-Davidson-Early-1960s-/301102611772?forcerrptr=true&hash=item461b1d3d3c&item=301102611772&pt=US_motorcycles)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on February 23, 2014, 11:40:49 AM
Once again, proof that airplane engineers should stick to airplanes  [thumbsdown]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on February 23, 2014, 01:03:09 PM
Quote from: HotIce on February 23, 2014, 11:40:49 AM
Once again, proof that airplane engineers should stick to airplanes  [thumbsdown]

If that happened, we wouldn't have Vespas.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on February 23, 2014, 01:12:27 PM
Classical exception which confirm the rule  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on February 23, 2014, 02:57:21 PM
Quote from: Buckethead on February 23, 2014, 01:03:09 PM
If that happened, we wouldn't have Vespas.
And that would be a loss because......?

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Betty on February 23, 2014, 03:30:25 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on February 23, 2014, 02:57:21 PM
And that would be a loss because......?

Well ... if d'Ascanio hadn't been 'allowed' to go and work with Piaggio, then Pallavicino & Torre (aeronautical engineers too) wouldn't have created the Lambretta for Innocenti as we know it and we may have only had the stamped-frame Vespa-like design.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on February 23, 2014, 03:38:25 PM
Quote from: Betty on February 23, 2014, 03:30:25 PM
Well ... if d'Ascanio hadn't been 'allowed' to go and work with Piaggio, then Pallavicino & Torre (aeronautical engineers too) wouldn't have created the Lambretta for Innocenti as we know it and we may have only had the stamped-frame Vespa-like design.
Fascinating. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 24, 2014, 03:21:50 PM
Quote from: HotIce on February 23, 2014, 11:40:49 AM
Once again, proof that airplane engineers should stick to airplanes  [thumbsdown]


Well, there go the Saabs.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on February 24, 2014, 09:19:00 PM
Glenn Curtiss. Aviation dude. Built a 4000cc 40hp bike that did 136mph in 1907.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on February 24, 2014, 09:26:51 PM
Quote from: memper on February 24, 2014, 09:19:00 PM
Glenn Curtiss. Aviation dude. Built a 4000cc 40hp bike that did 136mph in 1907.

Air cooled F-head V8

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/19da05f85f180fc41bde14ddc24f1119.jpg)


(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/4a715b150d74cf22c8fe39615865dd16.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on February 25, 2014, 09:26:21 AM
Derby!  I posted up the Curtis after seeing it at he Smithsonian.  Not that I mind seeing it again, I just like saying "derby".   [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on February 25, 2014, 01:28:00 PM
Quote from: Skybarney on February 25, 2014, 09:26:21 AM
Derby!  I posted up the Curtis after seeing it at he Smithsonian.  Not that I mind seeing it again, I just like saying "derby".   [thumbsup]
No link...

no derby. ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on February 25, 2014, 02:20:49 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on February 24, 2014, 03:21:50 PM
Well, there go the Saabs.
Are you out to prove my point?  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on February 25, 2014, 05:35:25 PM
(http://www.cycleworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Analog-Motorcycles-Bimota-Mantra-34-left.jpg)

http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/02/25/custom-bimota-mantra-by-tony-prust-of-analog-motorcycles/?src=SOC&dom=fb (http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/02/25/custom-bimota-mantra-by-tony-prust-of-analog-motorcycles/?src=SOC&dom=fb)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on February 25, 2014, 05:44:19 PM
 [evil] [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on February 25, 2014, 06:55:19 PM
Hard to make the beast with two backs up when you're starting with a Mantra.

Better looking and easier to work on, no doubt.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on February 26, 2014, 05:46:34 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on February 25, 2014, 05:44:19 PM
[evil] [evil]

Really?  The frame looks like its from an SV.

You can make the beast with two backs it up starting from a Mantra.  Because you started from a Mantra.   [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on February 26, 2014, 06:15:35 AM
(http://www.mc24.no/getfile.php/Innhold/Klassisk/Motorsykkel/MAD%2007%20-%20utstilling%20Milano/72_bimota_tesi_2d.jpg%20(1000x671).jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on February 26, 2014, 09:37:30 AM
That bike started off nice but then it accidentally got stuck in an experimental Matter Transportation machine and came out scrambled.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on February 26, 2014, 09:46:26 AM
Quote from: Skybarney on February 26, 2014, 09:37:30 AM
That bike started off nice but then it accidentally got stuck in an experimental Matter Transportation machine and came out scrambled.
More Tron. We must be too old to get the Transformers "look". [roll]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on February 26, 2014, 10:44:39 AM
This is my "other" project.  A 1968 Aermacchi/Harley.  I only work on it a couple of hours a week so it has been a slow process.  What makes it a cool Italian bike?
My uncle set the 125cc world land speed record with it in 1970 at Bonneville.  He also raced it on tracks all over the West.  He garaged it uncovered for 40 years so we had to repaint the frame and all the silver stuff.  We left the tank and headlight stock.  I also rebuilt the wiring harness as all the wires were brittle beyond reason.  Surprisingly there is a great source for NOS parts so I also replaced all the gaskets and seals.

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/Internet%20Pics/932d6968ee_zpsbee131e8.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/Internet%20Pics/932d6968ee_zpsbee131e8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Don on February 26, 2014, 11:54:09 AM
More photo's please
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Fergus on February 26, 2014, 11:58:16 AM
Quote from: The Don on February 26, 2014, 11:54:09 AM
More photo's please
Ditto.

Looks great and the story makes it better! What was the speed record?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on February 26, 2014, 01:30:34 PM
Quote from: The Don on February 26, 2014, 11:54:09 AM
More photo's please

I actually did not take many.  The first shots before restoration got lost with a phone.  He had misplaced the original speedometer, but we found the horn.  All had been removed to save weight.\
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/20131029_170614_zps64a9074c.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/20131029_170614_zps64a9074c.jpg.html)

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/79e43c2543_zpsaff1a09b.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/79e43c2543_zpsaff1a09b.jpg.html)

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/Internet%20Pics/bf46fb5614_zpsd7d5ea54.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/Internet%20Pics/bf46fb5614_zpsd7d5ea54.jpg.html)

The record was 78.2 if I remember right.  While it may not seem that fast I have sat on the thing and it is tiny to say the least.  He did odd stuff to shed weight as well.  He took off the seat and rode on a towel as well as made rigid lightweight links to replace the rear shocks.  Weight was a concern lol.

He says it did wheelies in the first three gears when new.  To top it all off I can pick the entire bike up in my arms with no help from anyone.  Looking forward to riding it this summer  [Dolph]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 26, 2014, 06:56:04 PM
Quote from: DucHead on February 26, 2014, 05:46:34 AM
You can make the beast with two backs it up starting from a Mantra.  Because you started from a Mantra.   [laugh]

[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 27, 2014, 07:00:09 PM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/image_zpsdcf3b19b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 27, 2014, 07:18:44 PM
1974 Nuovo Falcone - Civilian model

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/image_zps84ec56b0.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/image_zpsdba00941.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/image_zpsaeaa2fb9.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on February 27, 2014, 07:23:29 PM
Is that the starter motor?  :o
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on February 27, 2014, 07:25:22 PM
Sure looks that way. That's a hell of a primary cover, too.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 27, 2014, 07:43:40 PM
That cover hides a really large flywheel. Above the flywheel you can see starter. Here it is with the cover removed...
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc462/leafman60/Nuovo%20Falcone%20II/012.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on February 27, 2014, 07:59:59 PM
That looks like a generator, v-belt drive like a car, 6 volt.  :-X

What year is that?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on February 27, 2014, 08:02:10 PM
The civilian model Nuovo Falcone pictured above is pretty rare. They made a lot more of the military versions.

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/image_zps4ec47784.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/image_zpsde2f4fc6.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on February 28, 2014, 04:59:35 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on February 27, 2014, 07:59:59 PM
That looks like a generator, v-belt drive like a car, 6 volt.  :-X

What year is that?
BMW still runs car-style alternators on the boxers AFAIK.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 28, 2014, 07:28:12 AM
Quote from: Travman on February 27, 2014, 07:18:44 PM
1974 Nuevo Falcone - Civilian model

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/image_zps84ec56b0.jpg)

thank you for a new definition of "fugly"

what the HELL were they thinking??
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on March 01, 2014, 01:31:46 AM
There have been uglier motorcycles....  but I dont think I've seen an uglier motorcycle engine than that one...  FMD...  :-\
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on March 01, 2014, 01:38:32 AM
i had to ride one at work years ago, and after my boss told me they were used by lots of italian police i commented that it would be flat out keeping up with a shifty gipsy on a horse.

de tomaso killed all this old crap off i believe.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on March 01, 2014, 09:09:11 AM
Formation riding.  IDGAFIIAD

Great Italian Motorbike Display (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTYGmjgSMv8&feature=youtube_gdata_player#)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on March 01, 2014, 02:47:17 PM
Quote from: brad black on March 01, 2014, 01:38:32 AM
it would be flat out keeping up with a shifty gipsy on a horse.

I can picture that [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on March 01, 2014, 02:50:33 PM
Quote from: Ducatamount on March 01, 2014, 09:09:11 AM
Formation riding.  IDGAFIIAD

Great Italian Motorbike Display (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTYGmjgSMv8&feature=youtube_gdata_player#)


That's great. They love their motorcycles. Another era for sure.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on March 03, 2014, 12:30:15 PM
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/Internet%20Pics/LV0114-180056_1_zpsa308e45a.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/Internet%20Pics/LV0114-180056_1_zpsa308e45a.jpg.html)

A longtime display bike of a well-known Italian bicycle aficionado, this bike appears to be a factory racer with no known history. These bikes are discussed in Mick Walker?s Aermacchi/Harley-Davidson Motorcycles published in 2005 by Redline Books (www.redlinebooks.co.uk (//http://)). Chapter 2 discusses the two-stroke racers 'the new breed of two-stroke tarmac racers from the Varese factory? did achieve Grand Prix and World Championship success, something the earlier (four-stroke) bikes had largely failed to deliver. The original prototype put out 20HP? still with 4-speeds ? lapped faster than the best CR93 Honda DOHC twin or Bultaco TSS.' Features include racing brakes, remote float Del Orto carb, expansion chamber design exhaust and very light weight, especially without the somewhat heavy full fairing. To race the bike today, a lighter fairing from Airtech should be substituted. Sold with a Bill of Sale.  http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=LV0114-180056 (http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=LV0114-180056)

Gotta love it, simple lite and it has racing brakes.  No idea how my uncle missed that mod on his record setting 68 Aermacchi HD that we have been restoring.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on March 06, 2014, 02:20:01 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dTWnQVe5WA8/UxWUmr6HISI/AAAAAAAABXM/oHLM40zlXG4/s1600/IMG_1098028668641.jpeg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on March 06, 2014, 04:23:52 PM
Quote from: Skybarney on March 03, 2014, 12:30:15 PM
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/Internet%20Pics/LV0114-180056_1_zpsa308e45a.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/Internet%20Pics/LV0114-180056_1_zpsa308e45a.jpg.html)

A longtime display bike of a well-known Italian bicycle aficionado, this bike appears to be a factory racer with no known history. These bikes are discussed in Mick Walker?s Aermacchi/Harley-Davidson Motorcycles published in 2005 by Redline Books (www.redlinebooks.co.uk (//http://) (//http://) (//http://)). Chapter 2 discusses the two-stroke racers 'the new breed of two-stroke tarmac racers from the Varese factory? did achieve Grand Prix and World Championship success, something the earlier (four-stroke) bikes had largely failed to deliver. The original prototype put out 20HP? still with 4-speeds ? lapped faster than the best CR93 Honda DOHC twin or Bultaco TSS.' Features include racing brakes, remote float Del Orto carb, expansion chamber design exhaust and very light weight, especially without the somewhat heavy full fairing. To race the bike today, a lighter fairing from Airtech should be substituted. Sold with a Bill of Sale.  http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=LV0114-180056 (http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=LV0114-180056)

Gotta love it, simple lite and it has racing brakes.  No idea how my uncle missed that mod on his record setting 68 Aermacchi HD that we have been restoring.


It's great you have a project bike with such a cool (and personal) history. That's a nice version too.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on March 06, 2014, 07:30:39 PM
Thanks Koko!   [Dolph]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on March 07, 2014, 08:40:48 AM
Quote from: Skybarney on March 03, 2014, 12:30:15 PM
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/Internet%20Pics/LV0114-180056_1_zpsa308e45a.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/Internet%20Pics/LV0114-180056_1_zpsa308e45a.jpg.html)

A longtime display bike of a well-known Italian bicycle aficionado, this bike appears to be a factory racer with no known history. These bikes are discussed in Mick Walker?s Aermacchi/Harley-Davidson Motorcycles published in 2005 by Redline Books (www.redlinebooks.co.uk (//http://) (//http://) (//http://)). Chapter 2 discusses the two-stroke racers 'the new breed of two-stroke tarmac racers from the Varese factory? did achieve Grand Prix and World Championship success, something the earlier (four-stroke) bikes had largely failed to deliver. The original prototype put out 20HP? still with 4-speeds ? lapped faster than the best CR93 Honda DOHC twin or Bultaco TSS.' Features include racing brakes, remote float Del Orto carb, expansion chamber design exhaust and very light weight, especially without the somewhat heavy full fairing. To race the bike today, a lighter fairing from Airtech should be substituted. Sold with a Bill of Sale.  http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=LV0114-180056 (http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=LV0114-180056)

Gotta love it, simple lite and it has racing brakes.  No idea how my uncle missed that mod on his record setting 68 Aermacchi HD that we have been restoring.


Not to be picky but not only the brakes but the aluminum rims as well!  Back in the '70's when we were trying to make silk purse racers out of the pig street bikes we had ( [laugh] ) one of the most desirable mods we were after were those rims, spokes & brakes. Frame work was out of the question for us and we had to make do with fiberglass tanks.  Aluminum tanks were only owned by the gods. If you could roach a Fontana front brake set up you were stylin' big time.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MendoDave on March 07, 2014, 09:11:08 AM
Thats a nice spark arrestor silencer setup there..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on March 07, 2014, 09:16:51 AM
Quote from: ute on March 06, 2014, 02:20:01 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dTWnQVe5WA8/UxWUmr6HISI/AAAAAAAABXM/oHLM40zlXG4/s1600/IMG_1098028668641.jpeg)

More please.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 08, 2014, 02:21:31 PM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/Dimostrano1_zpsd2c5ecf7.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/Dimostrano2_zps6621aa97.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 08, 2014, 02:22:50 PM
Ouch!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on March 08, 2014, 03:28:25 PM
Quote from: Travman on March 08, 2014, 02:21:31 PM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/Dimostrano1_zpsd2c5ecf7.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/Dimostrano2_zps6621aa97.jpg)

I'm not sure about the gold swingarm but, overall, I like it!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on March 08, 2014, 05:01:46 PM
I like!  [evil]
Well, the GoldFinger like swing-arm aside. But just for the pimpy color, not the design.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on March 09, 2014, 04:39:03 AM
 [puke]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on March 16, 2014, 07:40:52 PM
(https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/1506015_716961818337925_1920405146_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on March 16, 2014, 07:47:30 PM
Still has an Italian motor.
(https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/1095117_622064114494363_1872178676_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 16, 2014, 08:06:23 PM
Quote from: Desert Dust on March 16, 2014, 07:47:30 PM
Still has an Italian motor.
(https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/1095117_622064114494363_1872178676_n.jpg)

That's Jake Johnson. He's racing for Loyd Brothers Motorsports this season.


(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/22150b025272fd82b397aef51caa60b9.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on March 16, 2014, 08:24:19 PM
Love flat trackers. (Cant ride in the dirt for shit), but I love 'em. [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on March 16, 2014, 08:59:11 PM
Quote from: koko64 on March 16, 2014, 08:24:19 PM
Love flat trackers. (Cant ride in the dirt for shit), but I love 'em. [drool]
I owned three street bikes and a dozen or so moto-x & flat trackers from age 16-30. Raced flat-track for about ten years.
Perhaps that's why I'm drawn to them.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on March 18, 2014, 12:52:17 PM
Mad Max would be proud  [evil]

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ybTXGjmEyRc/UyiWnsdzV-I/AAAAAAAAMKo/CvnX_oPLks4/w1347-h898-no/_A8I1516.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on March 18, 2014, 03:59:42 PM
Definitely a Mad Max bike.
Forget having kids if you crash.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 18, 2014, 07:25:04 PM
Quote from: koko64 on March 18, 2014, 03:59:42 PM
Definitely a Mad Max bike.
Forget having kids if you crash.

seems like that's a little safety trough there, no?  drop the boys right in and all's well?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on March 18, 2014, 08:35:13 PM
I've got a perfectly good set of forks that would be much more at home on that bike than those.

I'll even trade straight up.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on March 18, 2014, 09:36:11 PM
Quote from: HotIce on March 18, 2014, 12:52:17 PM
Mad Max would be proud  [evil]

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ybTXGjmEyRc/UyiWnsdzV-I/AAAAAAAAMKo/CvnX_oPLks4/w1347-h898-no/_A8I1516.jpg)

Intriguing, but I don't get the concept. Is the bike is designed for Baja and such other difficult terrain?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on March 19, 2014, 12:35:13 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on March 18, 2014, 07:25:04 PM
seems like that's a little safety trough there, no?  drop the boys right in and all's well?

Dont put 'em in there, it's a trap! [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Two dogs on March 19, 2014, 01:57:53 PM
Quote from: koko64 on March 19, 2014, 12:35:13 AM
Dont put 'em in there, it's a trap! [laugh]

Commonly known down under as the marriage seat  [cheeky]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on March 19, 2014, 04:22:12 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6GYST2n_pOI/Uya5emqkfyI/AAAAAAAABjs/pYw2Mdasnv0/s1600/IMG_416635771971.jpeg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OeC7ewhN8M8/Uya5etpWqhI/AAAAAAAABjw/vIKrZjgpl5Y/s1600/IMG_420527448800.jpeg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on March 19, 2014, 04:39:22 PM
I'm guessing that's about a 64 Duc 250 single^^^^
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on March 19, 2014, 06:47:55 PM
Aermacchi
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on March 20, 2014, 08:26:16 AM
Quote from: SpikeC on March 19, 2014, 06:47:55 PM
Aermacchi

I was just about to post that it was an Aermachi this morning!  Thanks Spike, I am a bit of a fan of them.   [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on March 20, 2014, 09:32:28 AM
That is a very nice looking Aermacchi. 

I do have to ask though. For all of you folks that fancy yourselves as fans of the brand, have you ridden one?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on March 20, 2014, 09:43:12 AM
Quote from: derRoteBaron on March 20, 2014, 09:32:28 AM
That is a very nice looking Aermacchi. 

I do have to ask though. For all of you folks that fancy yourselves as fans of the brand, have you ridden one?

The user here 'Cloner' races a 250cc Aermacchi in vintage ultra-light wieght class locally.  I've ridden the bike in the pits.  It's fun...  PM him for more info.

I've also 'got running' an early 70's Aermacchi 350SS.  That was more fun due to the more street nature of the bike.  Still odd as I'm not used to right side GP shifting.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on March 20, 2014, 11:13:48 AM
Quote from: derRoteBaron on March 20, 2014, 09:32:28 AM
That is a very nice looking Aermacchi. 

I do have to ask though. For all of you folks that fancy yourselves as fans of the brand, have you ridden one?

I have one in the shop that my uncle set the 125cc land speed record at Bonneville in 1970.  It is almost finished with the partial restoration and all I am waiting for is the threads to be repaired to the fuel valve and the switch mounted to the bar.  Then we are both gonna ride the heck out of it.  Plan on taking it to Carmel on May 17th for a show.  Gonna have the record on display as well as his helmet and leathers. 

It will absolutely be ridden.  My uncle has already purchased a new jacket, boots and helmet for the little beast.

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/Internet%20Pics/6f4ad044ea_zpsa49b3d10.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/Internet%20Pics/6f4ad044ea_zpsa49b3d10.jpg.html)   
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on March 20, 2014, 12:52:37 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on March 18, 2014, 08:35:13 PM
I've got a perfectly good set of forks that would be much more at home on that bike than those.

I'll even trade straight up.

Thought it was interesting these pictures show different forks on it:

http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-900ss-custom (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-900ss-custom)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on March 20, 2014, 03:24:36 PM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on March 20, 2014, 09:43:12 AM
The user here 'Cloner' races a 250cc Aermacchi in vintage ultra-light wieght class locally.  I've ridden the bike in the pits.  It's fun...  PM him for more info.

I've also 'got running' an early 70's Aermacchi 350SS.  That was more fun due to the more street nature of the bike.  Still odd as I'm not used to right side GP shifting.

The right side shifting never really bothered me as my Norton had that set up.  The bikes are fun in a funky sort of way but they still had crap suspension and crap brakes. That was OK as they didn't really have any power anyway.  [laugh] [laugh]  It's just that for the time the Ducati singles with the desmo heads were way better. Hey, you could argue that old BSA 350 Victors were better.  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on March 20, 2014, 03:32:19 PM
Quote from: derRoteBaron on March 20, 2014, 03:24:36 PM
The right side shifting never really bothered me as my Norton had that set up.  The bikes are fun in a funky sort of way but they still had crap suspension and crap brakes. That was OK as they didn't really have any power anyway.  [laugh] [laugh]  It's just that for the time the Ducati singles with the desmo heads were way better. Hey, you could argue that old BSA 350 Victors were better.  ;D

Ask Cloner about passing an R1 on his Aermacchi...  His bike is lightly 'massaged' (I'm not allowed to say much more than that...)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on March 20, 2014, 05:33:46 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FMhvbARxKBU/Uya8DO7VWzI/AAAAAAAABk4/ayYr-V44SX4/s1600/IMG_50982296964226.jpeg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hZVm8n2ZAXA/Uya8DJ0cA8I/AAAAAAAABlA/d5ZqOUvob_w/s1600/IMG_50989614525202.jpeg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--InAHGnxUgY/Uya8EHqu64I/AAAAAAAABlQ/sS41BDvfZeM/s1600/IMG_51005350622764.jpeg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on March 20, 2014, 05:58:43 PM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on March 20, 2014, 03:32:19 PM
Ask Cloner about passing an R1 on his Aermacchi...  His bike is lightly 'massaged' (I'm not allowed to say much more than that...)

I should get my uncle and Cloner in the same room....  Where is he out of?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on March 20, 2014, 06:09:45 PM
Quote from: Skybarney on March 20, 2014, 05:58:43 PM
I should get my uncle and Cloner in the same room....  Where is he out of?
NM
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on March 20, 2014, 06:17:48 PM
argh too far  :)  But boy would they have some fun!   [Dolph]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on March 21, 2014, 09:30:35 AM
Quote from: ute on March 20, 2014, 05:33:46 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FMhvbARxKBU/Uya8DO7VWzI/AAAAAAAABk4/ayYr-V44SX4/s1600/IMG_50982296964226.jpeg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hZVm8n2ZAXA/Uya8DJ0cA8I/AAAAAAAABlA/d5ZqOUvob_w/s1600/IMG_50989614525202.jpeg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--InAHGnxUgY/Uya8EHqu64I/AAAAAAAABlQ/sS41BDvfZeM/s1600/IMG_51005350622764.jpeg)

I am not a Guzzi fan at all but this one looks nice!  Maybe it's the velocity stacks.  :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 21, 2014, 09:58:41 AM
Quote from: derRoteBaron on March 21, 2014, 09:30:35 AM
I am not a Guzzi fan at all but this one looks nice! 
That does not compute.  Guzzi's and Ducati's go together like peas and carrots. 
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee165/dswansbiker/khk002.jpg?t=1212542810)
(http://img.over-blog.com/630x470-000000/3/29/68/39/Marques-de-Moto/Ducati/Ducati-900-Super-Sport-1979/03-Ducati-900-Super-Sport-1979.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on March 21, 2014, 04:19:16 PM
The Duc is awesome. Gonna be one tough monkey to kick start.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on March 21, 2014, 11:34:36 PM
Quote from: Travman on March 21, 2014, 09:58:41 AM
That does not compute.  Guzzi's and Ducati's go together like peas and carrots. 


Sorry..... not even close.   ;)  Not in my book.    They're both Italian but that's where it ends.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 21, 2014, 11:48:22 PM
http://silodrome.com/moto-guzzi-falcone/ (http://silodrome.com/moto-guzzi-falcone/)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/afec99b6e55bf0e2ac89aa687fa74e38.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Betty on March 22, 2014, 03:15:54 PM
Quote from: Travman on March 21, 2014, 09:58:41 AM
That does not compute.  Guzzi's and Ducati's go together like peas and carrots. 
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee165/dswansbiker/khk002.jpg?t=1212542810)
(http://img.over-blog.com/630x470-000000/3/29/68/39/Marques-de-Moto/Ducati/Ducati-900-Super-Sport-1979/03-Ducati-900-Super-Sport-1979.jpg)

Sorry, I am another one that doesn't get it ... and my reasoning (based on no real knowledge) is evident in your chosen pics.

One bike looks light and athletic ... the other looks rather, umm, full ... and really, really heavy.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on March 22, 2014, 03:37:19 PM
Quote from: Betty on March 22, 2014, 03:15:54 PM
Sorry, I am another one that doesn't get it ... and my reasoning (based on no real knowledge) is evident in your chosen pics.

One bike looks light and athletic ... the other looks rather, umm, full ... and really, really heavy.
That was always my impression on the older ones as a pal who rode with me had a LeMans. 8)

Compared to my 900 SS or my R100RS Motorsport, the Guzzi used to fall into turns and required effort to get it back up. Not something I enjoyed. No idea about the current generation...

The 600 SL I had was the most nimble but got too cramped as the years rolled on...  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 22, 2014, 04:14:34 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/5cb3d04a464755ed5e7a857e264975a3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 22, 2014, 04:17:32 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/ad97a042ee6bfee579d0810061b10e6a.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on March 22, 2014, 05:22:26 PM
I had a Guzzi T3 and while it had abysmal horse power it was a cornering fiend! Dunlop TT 100 tires and Koni shocks made it amazing in the twisties, which was good because I could not afford to slow down for the corners!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 22, 2014, 08:33:20 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/362cfd853719690dce91f1e0991917c9.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/b112819e9684973e13a18790dabe3842.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/e6af1f94afdb77c9b9a54b711476527f.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on March 22, 2014, 09:34:08 PM
note the v35c badge.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on March 22, 2014, 09:40:21 PM
Quote from: brad black on March 22, 2014, 09:34:08 PM
note the v35c badge.

So it's a 350, yes?

And checking laptimes would only require a calendar?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on March 23, 2014, 02:00:44 AM
correct.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on March 25, 2014, 04:16:53 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rGkbGDaZkEI/Uy65i9mKuHI/AAAAAAAABpI/qEGYoUjGxXs/s1600/995549_10151827349690292_741557601_n.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4qE59JYDbYk/Uy65VGgkPiI/AAAAAAAABoQ/vi85H9ZIT5g/s1600/1422420_10151827349655292_388745871_n.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qsgpkvtyoEg/Uy65VXmVgvI/AAAAAAAABoY/aBXp6FS88Ng/s1600/1450239_10151827350185292_1682210065_n.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pn51vr1Zy-w/Uy65YLcrjAI/AAAAAAAABo8/an9BK-9mIew/s1600/1460005_10151827350180292_1798554604_n.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1pAYSNOMmtQ/Uy65V3PKAfI/AAAAAAAABog/F0b7-rdtOFE/s1600/1463956_10151827349670292_1800793170_n.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a4sXgzd-dik/Uy65XLUmkGI/AAAAAAAABow/dlO6mMMosxM/s1600/1475924_10151827350280292_1023120995_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on March 26, 2014, 03:14:12 PM
^^^
WOW!
Any info?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: dansamp on March 26, 2014, 04:07:05 PM
Quote from: Ducatamount on March 26, 2014, 03:14:12 PM
^^^
WOW!
Any info?

right here:


http://revivalcycles.com/tagged/Betostonti (http://revivalcycles.com/tagged/Betostonti)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Triple J on March 27, 2014, 10:09:10 AM
This bike was at the local Guzzi/Aprilia dealer when I stopped by yesterday for some race parts. I couldn't believe it, as I've admired them for a long time, but never actually seen one in person.

It is a Moto Guzzi MGS-01. It is #13 out of only 60 ever made...and was bought by a local Guzzi fan from a dealer in Denmark. I believe they were made in the 2005-2006 timeframe.

One of the coolest bikes ever made IMO. Superb styling and superb simplicity. Not the fastest or the lightest, but one of the coolest. It is probably the #1 motorcycle on my want list...defintely top 3.

(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n258/JJGeo/10151418_835130343168826_1072306273_n_zpse0005249.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on March 27, 2014, 11:04:16 AM
I agree wholeheartedly about that Goose. It is one of those bikes that miraculously loose a hundred pounds when they start moving.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on March 28, 2014, 09:26:13 AM
Quote from: Triple J on March 27, 2014, 10:09:10 AM
This bike was at the local Guzzi/Aprilia dealer when I stopped by yesterday for some race parts. I couldn't believe it, as I've admired them for a long time, but never actually seen one in person.

It is a Moto Guzzi MGS-01. It is #13 out of only 60 ever made...and was bought by a local Guzzi fan from a dealer in Denmark. I believe they were made in the 2005-2006 timeframe.

One of the coolest bikes ever made IMO. Superb styling and superb simplicity. Not the fastest or the lightest, but one of the coolest. It is probably the #1 motorcycle on my want list...defintely top 3.

(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n258/JJGeo/10151418_835130343168826_1072306273_n_zpse0005249.jpg)



No side stand?  The rear stand is at an odd angle also don't you think?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on March 28, 2014, 09:32:42 AM
Quote from: derRoteBaron on March 28, 2014, 09:26:13 AM
No side stand?  The rear stand is at an odd angle also don't you think?

IIRC it was a track-only bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Triple J on March 28, 2014, 09:41:11 AM
Quote from: derRoteBaron on March 28, 2014, 09:26:13 AM
No side stand?  The rear stand is at an odd angle also don't you think?

Track only, and the rear stand is fine...the back isn't square, but is V shaped so the point of the V is right behind the rear tire.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on March 28, 2014, 01:58:00 PM
Quote from: SpikeC on March 27, 2014, 11:04:16 AM
I agree wholeheartedly about that Goose.

Yes, yes, yes. Count me in!
That MGS-01 is top of the list.
I cannot find one ugly thing about it.
[bacon] [bacon] [bacon]

Moto Guzzi MGS-01 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmWYoLJYyuM#)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on March 28, 2014, 03:43:40 PM
Quote from: Triple J on March 28, 2014, 09:41:11 AM
Track only, and the rear stand is fine...the back isn't square, but is V shaped so the point of the V is right behind the rear tire.

Roger that on the track only. No problemo.  The rear stand still looks off & I checked several images of this bike where it's on a rear stand. All of the rear stands look square to the swing arm except in the above picture.  "the point of the V is right behind the rear tire" ? ? ?   In front of the rear tire maybe?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 28, 2014, 04:32:25 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/247174691b04a7c1150873f098720b89.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Triple J on March 28, 2014, 05:24:10 PM
Quote from: derRoteBaron on March 28, 2014, 03:43:40 PM
Roger that on the track only. No problemo.  The rear stand still looks off & I checked several images of this bike where it's on a rear stand. All of the rear stands look square to the swing arm except in the above picture.  "the point of the V is right behind the rear tire" ? ? ?   In front of the rear tire maybe?

I don't know man, here's another shot of it inside the shop from their FB page. What I meant by the V comment is the back of the stand isn't straight...it has a bend in the middle. Who cares though...if it wasn't straight it would fall off since it uses spools.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-9/1798446_835193163162544_132331228_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 28, 2014, 05:46:14 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/0bc29f3dfdbae06f3458da0a246d57ba.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 28, 2014, 06:04:08 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/040a94f2d98ac5cb71a8664c0b8b8d42.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Privateer on March 31, 2014, 06:07:32 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on March 22, 2014, 09:40:21 PM
And checking laptimes would only require a calendar?

i read somewhere before "I knew the guzzi would be slow, but I didn't know it'd be THAT slow."
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on March 31, 2014, 09:12:31 AM
I love this. alot

Quote from: kopfjäger on March 28, 2014, 06:04:08 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/040a94f2d98ac5cb71a8664c0b8b8d42.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on March 31, 2014, 10:54:37 AM
Quote from: yamifixer on March 31, 2014, 09:12:31 AM
I love this. alot


We've got a local guy in NM who restores the Parillas.  I've seen a few, heard a few but have yet to put my butt in the seat on one... 

They're beautiful in person!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on March 31, 2014, 12:52:50 PM
In my early (broke) married days I put $$ down on a nice but not perfect 175SS. When I told the misses she was less than pleased. I have regretted not buying it everytime i see one.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on April 01, 2014, 06:16:07 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_aQh2NizWDc/UzXNdie3eOI/AAAAAAAABx4/ULXiJCZ6spc/s1600/tumblr_mzygh36Ocf1qitenoo1_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on April 01, 2014, 09:40:25 PM
^^  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 02, 2014, 06:45:26 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on April 01, 2014, 09:40:25 PM
^^  [drool]

oh yeh
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on April 04, 2014, 05:31:54 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0NwKgervrAI/Uznb2bJBa0I/AAAAAAAAB4k/3MzjHfNaMUI/s1600/IMG_43929923704946.jpeg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7sz0mPEgwzI/Uznbq4Hjo0I/AAAAAAAAB2s/Jda54xQbi6c/s1600/IMG_43714846967141.jpeg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-la5q6p27s0A/Uznb3tVtwtI/AAAAAAAAB4w/QdVwl3jG6x8/s1600/IMG_44104715076895.jpeg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on April 05, 2014, 09:29:33 AM
 What great illustrations! Where did you find them?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 05, 2014, 12:12:16 PM
(http://mantaray.zenfolio.com/img/s10/v113/p855583770-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 05, 2014, 12:16:51 PM
(http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/~/media/Images/MCC/Editorial/Articles/Magazine%20Articles/2014/03-01/Laverda%20Montjuic%20The%20Barely%20Street%20Legal%20Formula%20500/Mk1-Sideview%20jpg.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on April 05, 2014, 03:45:56 PM
Quote from: SpikeC on April 05, 2014, 09:29:33 AM
What great illustrations! Where did you find them?

cafe racer culture ...VERY NSFW
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on April 05, 2014, 04:01:18 PM

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uVtRGe4OzRg/U0Bf9X0nJdI/AAAAAAAACAQ/B6B8Ps9o3Mk/s1600/111109NKJ214retLR.jpeg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on April 05, 2014, 06:37:23 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/9a59abc0e2d5b5eb95d0a5e52ec91757.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on April 06, 2014, 11:03:38 PM
(http://cdn05.motorsportretro.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/LAVERDA_COR_v6.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on April 06, 2014, 11:10:12 PM
(http://cdn05.motorsportretro.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ex-Eugenio-Lazzarini-1983-Garelli-50cc-Grand-Prix-Racing-Motorcycle.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on April 06, 2014, 11:19:59 PM
^^  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on April 07, 2014, 07:24:34 AM
Google searching Tamburini to learn a bit more about him I somehow came across this. I had never seen it before, don't know about you guys. An MV Agusta F1?

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/MVF1CRCB_zps0aa60dbb.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/MVF1CRCB_zps0aa60dbb.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 07, 2014, 12:16:46 PM
RIP Massimo Tamburini 1943-2014
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U9Tejc2uugg/U0JP1uiKYpI/AAAAAAAACIw/EJi6izaMkpQ/s1600/1912-tamburini-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on April 07, 2014, 12:33:40 PM
Massimo Tamburini on an HB1 Bimota.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2RuktC7h77Y/U0JP1TuAZRI/AAAAAAAACIs/E1l_vCd6K_U/s1600/Bimota_Tamburini+Massimo+2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: richard on April 07, 2014, 07:28:00 PM
RIP Mr. Tamburini. You designed the bike that made me passionate to Ducati. Thank you.....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on April 07, 2014, 09:17:51 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/291072ce8e6a0caad8571d8ef832349c.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on April 10, 2014, 09:27:38 AM
Why do I want this so much?

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/1989-ducati-851-luchinelli-replica-racing-bike-new-in-crate-up-for-grabs-photo-gallery-79764.html (http://www.autoevolution.com/news/1989-ducati-851-luchinelli-replica-racing-bike-new-in-crate-up-for-grabs-photo-gallery-79764.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on April 10, 2014, 01:47:21 PM
Wow.
A Ducati time capsule.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: rgramjet on April 12, 2014, 03:26:51 AM
https://db.tt/o3836ra0
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on April 15, 2014, 08:49:57 AM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/1_zpsa109d138.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/pompino/media/1_zpsa109d138.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Blackout on April 15, 2014, 11:44:59 AM
You build that Dave?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on April 15, 2014, 11:53:42 AM
Quote from: DucHead on April 15, 2014, 08:49:57 AM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/1_zpsa109d138.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/pompino/media/1_zpsa109d138.jpg.html)
I think I saw that on Bike Exif. Love it!  [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on April 15, 2014, 12:19:57 PM
Quote from: Blackout on April 15, 2014, 11:44:59 AM
You build that Dave?

I wish!

Wife + baby = no projects for a while.   ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Blackout on April 16, 2014, 08:51:54 AM
Stupid family obligations!  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on April 18, 2014, 06:05:14 PM
F3 800 Ago (as in Agostini)

(http://www.mvagusta.it/media/filer_public/96/41/96412cef-59cb-4a24-8151-7acea24c33e5/_1gg0380l.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on April 19, 2014, 12:12:52 AM
^^^

Ooh my, that's beautiful!! [wine]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: garryc on April 19, 2014, 04:01:50 AM
One of the guys I went away with last weekend rode one of these

[url(http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss186/garryc2428/1_zpsb61deba4.jpg) (http://s574.photobucket.com/user/garryc2428/media/1_zpsb61deba4.jpg.html)][/url]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on April 19, 2014, 07:06:32 AM
This came up on eBay (seller in Rome).
Pretty sweet!  [drool] Besides the 120 grands price tag  [coffee]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ducati-Other-Ducati-750SS-round-case-/301151916961 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ducati-Other-Ducati-750SS-round-case-/301151916961)


(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/lqoAAMXQ74JTSaF9/$_57.JPG)


Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on April 19, 2014, 12:08:27 PM
 What a great compare and contrast with those last 2 posts!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on April 19, 2014, 12:35:59 PM
Pretty nice retro-mod on that mid-90's 900SS.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on April 21, 2014, 07:40:15 AM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/CycleWorld1_zps20eaebd5.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/CycleWorld1_zps20eaebd5.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on April 21, 2014, 02:29:42 PM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/10258572_524037064372755_6278424705943566843_o_zpsf6badbab.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/10258572_524037064372755_6278424705943566843_o_zpsf6badbab.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on April 21, 2014, 05:13:38 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NvPWhxvDjA4/U1AxmW31s3I/AAAAAAAACUI/vxt1m47rtx0/s1600/Moto-Morini-350-by-Motoveloce-1-631x421.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PAwYic_C3Tc/U1Axn6oozQI/AAAAAAAACUg/j-m_e0fmwRc/s1600/Moto-Morini-350-by-Motoveloce-2.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1J9nb_EvlCE/U1AxnbTde4I/AAAAAAAACUU/u5wzGAdTpbY/s1600/Moto-Morini-350-by-Motoveloce-4.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DJnvuDOcEvQ/U1AxpPSQAsI/AAAAAAAACU0/G4cF6251Pds/s1600/Moto-Morini-350-by-Motoveloce-8.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on April 21, 2014, 05:16:01 PM
Interesting motors those.
I know a guy who's selling a Morini 500 Camel over here.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on April 21, 2014, 10:48:48 PM
Quote from: koko64 on April 21, 2014, 05:16:01 PM
Interesting motors those.
I know a guy who's selling a Morini 500 Camel over here.
Damn koko64.... I wish you'd stop saying that outloud  >:( [laugh]

PM sent....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on April 21, 2014, 10:52:36 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on April 21, 2014, 10:48:48 PM
Damn koko64.... I wish you'd stop saying that outloud  >:( [laugh]

PM sent....

[popcorn]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on April 21, 2014, 10:56:26 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on April 21, 2014, 10:52:36 PM
[popcorn]

Got a picture?

I googled and there's quite a few different ones....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on April 21, 2014, 11:07:04 PM
Ooohhh!

(http://www.morinispecial.it/joomla/images/stories/Zuk/scanne.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on April 22, 2014, 12:01:01 AM
Ad is down off the club classifieds. So lost the pic. It was an orange one in Enduro style.
PM sent to Unge. Same guy I'm waiting to buy my E750 from. [bang]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on April 22, 2014, 04:34:53 AM
Quote from: koko64 on April 22, 2014, 12:01:01 AM
Same guy I'm waiting to buy my E750 from. [bang]
ah....  never mind then.... probably...  :-\
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on April 22, 2014, 04:49:13 AM
I'm waiting for him to call me if he wants to sell it (and keep his side of the deal). He said he would organize something after Easter. If he calls I'll ask him about the 500 Camel. I've called a guy in Perth that doesn't want to sell, but might have to in order to fund his Dakar foray this year (Lucky Explorer 750 Monofaro).
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on April 22, 2014, 04:49:36 AM
the later ones are nice...

(http://www.lanciaflavia.it/public_old_foto/img-1144699403.jpg)

... maybe needs a more rounded profile front guard...  but I'd gladly give that one a home in my garage.  Be a shame to get it muddy  [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on April 23, 2014, 06:17:13 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fs0iNnqw5Jw/U1TMsECNNXI/AAAAAAAACXQ/4Mo6NvXT6Xg/s1600/maschine11_1xl.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VntHBqm1z8s/U1TMsakEwmI/AAAAAAAACXU/ZGPzimUWJE4/s1600/maschine11_2xl.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--DxqwN0oIak/U1TMtWUy-zI/AAAAAAAACXg/Rhb25JDSn48/s1600/maschine11_4xl.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KhgCj06XDsw/U1TMtgoj-tI/AAAAAAAACXo/agLCyAECW1E/s1600/maschine11_5xl.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0xXqEhQ3pz0/U1TMuI81z3I/AAAAAAAACXw/1564rde_PgY/s1600/maschine11_6xl.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Two dogs on April 23, 2014, 08:27:41 PM
Oh yes .............I do like Italian brunettes  ;D



Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on April 23, 2014, 08:31:43 PM
^^  [drool] [drool] [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 24, 2014, 05:46:39 PM
Not going far without a battery.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on April 25, 2014, 12:22:02 PM
 A Shorai will fit in the tail piece.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on April 25, 2014, 07:03:19 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1.0-9/10155959_772606949430372_6505353911303504477_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/10251989_772606932763707_1869796355768982375_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on April 25, 2014, 07:27:56 PM
Is that Lavvy donk in a VFR chassis?
Looks good.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on April 25, 2014, 07:33:16 PM
Quote from: koko64 on April 25, 2014, 07:27:56 PM
Is that Lavvy donk in a VFR chassis?
Looks good.
it said something like spoon or something like that . ..

how ya feeling?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on April 25, 2014, 07:54:50 PM
Spondon chassis?

Feelin' better thanks :).
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on April 25, 2014, 07:57:37 PM
Quote from: koko64 on April 25, 2014, 07:54:50 PM
Spondon chassis?

Feelin' better thanks :).
yes, that was the name . ..  glad to hear . . .
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on April 25, 2014, 10:28:55 PM
That's impressive, most dogs can't do a build anywhere near that nice.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on April 26, 2014, 12:21:56 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on April 25, 2014, 10:28:55 PM
That's impressive, most dogs can't do a build anywhere near that nice.
[laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on April 28, 2014, 07:53:03 AM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/10175026_10151979088525989_6047433870609540341_n_zps48de9027.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/10175026_10151979088525989_6047433870609540341_n_zps48de9027.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on May 04, 2014, 07:45:00 PM
I know, it's half Italian/half Japanese, but, it's a Bimota

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bimota-SB8R-2000-bimota-sb-8-r-/161289932750?forcerrptr=true&hash=item258da10fce&item=161289932750&pt=US_motorcycles (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bimota-SB8R-2000-bimota-sb-8-r-/161289932750?forcerrptr=true&hash=item258da10fce&item=161289932750&pt=US_motorcycles)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on May 04, 2014, 09:13:12 PM
 [puke]
(http://i62.tinypic.com/3501bww.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on May 04, 2014, 10:32:55 PM
Impressive!!!^^^
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on May 05, 2014, 01:46:50 PM
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-LH1VcNT4yRw/U2f1N5HrxEI/AAAAAAAAOSU/VosZaFXN1PM/w1200-h800-no/ducati-monster-by-jvb-moto.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DesmoDiva on May 05, 2014, 04:17:01 PM
 [evil]  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on May 05, 2014, 04:21:43 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on April 25, 2014, 07:03:19 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1.0-9/10155959_772606949430372_6505353911303504477_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/10251989_772606932763707_1869796355768982375_n.jpg)

if it's a 120 degree motor it'd be a nice thing.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on May 05, 2014, 04:53:42 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OJg-E4n5-OI/U2SkQQbMyJI/AAAAAAAACms/ydS-d6vcAps/s1600/12063621435_1cc7475169_z.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ypalPYmCCZA/UdPgZJOq1UI/AAAAAAAAzg4/-n2-GjxQg3E/s1600/Mv+750+by+Willie+DeWitt+02_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rZowxCvfRPE/UdPgY4u6USI/AAAAAAAAzg0/LlOrabYwHJ4/s1600/Mv+750+by+Willie+DeWitt+04_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oC48hoEfndw/UdPgbDJAPvI/AAAAAAAAzhk/7qlkpzSWecs/s1600/Mv+750+by+Willie+DeWitt+07_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on May 06, 2014, 05:14:14 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on May 04, 2014, 07:45:00 PM
I know, it's half Italian/half Japanese, but, it's a Bimota

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bimota-SB8R-2000-bimota-sb-8-r-/161289932750?forcerrptr=true&hash=item258da10fce&item=161289932750&pt=US_motorcycles (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bimota-SB8R-2000-bimota-sb-8-r-/161289932750?forcerrptr=true&hash=item258da10fce&item=161289932750&pt=US_motorcycles)

Gorgeous, [bow_down]
It's scary to think about what I would do for one these!!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 08, 2014, 09:57:46 AM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/F23F9365-634B-4603-906A-325F59F6785A_zpssgd2dgvq.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on May 08, 2014, 12:04:49 PM
That's fantastic!

A bevel with chipped case paint, a tattered seat, and dirt on the tires.
One actually getting ridden.
[thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on May 08, 2014, 05:03:34 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on May 08, 2014, 12:04:49 PM

A bevel with chipped case paint, a tattered seat, and dirt on the tires.

probably cost a lot of money to make it look like that.  [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on May 08, 2014, 05:13:55 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wkSePMgR0k# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wkSePMgR0k#)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on May 08, 2014, 08:26:04 PM
<blink>

F'n hell. That's phenomenal.

[bow_down]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on May 08, 2014, 08:41:27 PM
Women....they always pack so much stuff ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 09, 2014, 03:09:19 AM
Awesome journey.  [clap]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on May 09, 2014, 03:13:53 AM
That's a nice two-wheeled car.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on May 09, 2014, 09:42:38 AM
Quote from: Dirty Duc on May 08, 2014, 05:13:55 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wkSePMgR0k# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wkSePMgR0k#)

I actually saw these guys up close while on a ride in Monterey CA this last February.  I can appreciate what they are doing but that thing they are riding is atrocious.  The top was flapping around and people were staring.  Myself included. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on May 09, 2014, 09:45:53 AM
Quote from: 118811 on May 06, 2014, 05:14:14 PM
Gorgeous, [bow_down]
It's scary to think about what I would do for one these!!!

I know.... but try and get that through the local DMV.   [roll] [roll]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on May 09, 2014, 12:26:59 PM
Maybe this deserved a build thread, probably not.  However, SHE LIVES! This little bike is now up and running.  We had one tiny glitch in that the 40 year old taillight bulb burned out and for some silly reason one needs a working taillight to stay running. 

Anyway, my Uncle set the 1970 125cc two stroke land speed world record at Bonneville Salt Flats in 1970.  A whopping 78.6mph.  In order to do it he removed everything that weighed anything, including the seat and the rear shocks.  He sat on a towel....  We will be at the Quail Lodge Motorcycle Gathering on the 17th of this month.  Pretty excited to see her run again as I got my desire to ride watching my uncle pull wheelies and standing on the seat when I was five.

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/0a5d56b36a_zps9e78a441.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/0a5d56b36a_zps9e78a441.jpg.html)

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/c56727ad18_zps7f391a54.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/c56727ad18_zps7f391a54.jpg.html)

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/8d1b894abc_zps1a017e53.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/8d1b894abc_zps1a017e53.jpg.html)

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/dc6f83ab10_zps8fa9effa.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/dc6f83ab10_zps8fa9effa.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on May 09, 2014, 01:23:00 PM
Awesome.  [thumbsup]
...and the fact it has such sentimental close family history makes it very special.
Hope you have fun at the Quail.  [wine]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on May 09, 2014, 03:07:34 PM
 What a great uncle you had! Sadly, none of my nephews are interested in motos..........
What did I do wrong?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on May 09, 2014, 03:49:39 PM
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ZYwswzDzyEo/U21YQked8sI/AAAAAAAAOaE/YNwkYKRIIPE/w1200-h800-no/IMG_2667.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VC4dSbk3kCk/U21YQP25rUI/AAAAAAAAOaA/aWsRrlBXEKA/w1200-h800-no/IMG_2601.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--1BFqeAGWMY/U21YQLR-u_I/AAAAAAAAOZ8/2zY5My_Ex_0/w1200-h800-no/IMG_2658.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JDvhwPg5Ccs/U21YSRCkRgI/AAAAAAAAOaQ/J_wwLixCYWY/w1200-h800-no/IMG_2687.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on May 09, 2014, 03:55:57 PM
Hope whoever built that likes it a lot, it kinda makes me want to  [puke]  The headlight being extra long with the tail being so short is just goofy. The engine is pretty though  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on May 09, 2014, 04:06:01 PM
Headlight smells like 999 block. So most of the bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on May 09, 2014, 04:34:32 PM
Yup.  Early 999 minus the plastics.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on May 09, 2014, 05:19:11 PM
 It's on bikeexif with some explanation of the choices.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on May 09, 2014, 06:57:11 PM
Mmm... nope.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lazylightnin717 on May 09, 2014, 07:48:13 PM
That looks terrible
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on May 09, 2014, 08:32:26 PM
It's a 749 and as few have said, [puke] specially at the tail . . .

According to legend, it's the first Ducati to have been shown in BikeEXIF . . . ???

Edit:

We, at Pro Italia, are all very, very proud of our good friend Gustavo Penna whose Ducati was just featured (first time ever for a Ducati) in Bike EXIF. Check out this bike and the article. We're gonna convince Gustavo to bring it to the showroom.
PS - if you think his bikes are beautiful you should see his cinematography

BikeEXIF (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-749)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: thorn14 on May 09, 2014, 10:57:01 PM
There have been tons of Ducati's in BikeExif so I'm confused by that comment.

(http://a.disquscdn.com/uploads/mediaembed/images/1009/9138/original.jpg)

The headlight is too much. I'm not a fan of bobbed seats, but I can live with it if the damn headlight got shortened and shrunk.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on May 10, 2014, 04:16:14 AM
Quote from: thorn14 on May 09, 2014, 10:57:01 PM


The headlight is too much. I'm not a fan of bobbed seats, but I can live with it if the damn headlight got thrown off a cliff.

  FIXED
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Povidius on May 10, 2014, 06:09:33 AM
Quote from: thorn14 on May 09, 2014, 10:57:01 PM
There have been tons of Ducati's in BikeExif so I'm confused by that comment.

(http://a.disquscdn.com/uploads/mediaembed/images/1009/9138/original.jpg)

The headlight is too much. I'm not a fan of bobbed seats, but I can live with it if the damn headlight got shortened and shrunk.

In this shot the headlight assembly kinda looks like a dogs head.  A pit bull...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on May 10, 2014, 08:03:19 AM
^^ This.


What a make the beast with two backsing ugly POS  [puke]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on May 10, 2014, 07:31:41 PM
i don't like it, but i like that someone does and that others like it enough that they are prepared to pay for it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on May 10, 2014, 10:41:41 PM
Quote from: brad black on May 10, 2014, 07:31:41 PM
i don't like it, but i like that someone does and that others like it enough that they are prepared to pay for it.

[laugh] Well played!

It would have taken me a paragraph to say that.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on May 11, 2014, 05:58:29 AM
Transformers meets Cujo.
Pipes are cool.
Each to their own.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 12, 2014, 03:33:21 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zSd_YTc7-ZM/U28kSSnI9ZI/AAAAAAAACwE/fkFKbqkEYvE/s1600/10174987_235798903278949_2418867669519304318_n.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bjzAdqli-jI/U28kSHZ61vI/AAAAAAAACwA/OeQxh8iC3QE/s1600/1010193_235799106612262_590728130747103451_n.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ts3g4PdvP7s/U28kTU3V4nI/AAAAAAAACwY/o5J_iqM5KlI/s1600/1797612_235798999945606_8644019809545065167_n.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fNhXclXoMkA/U28kSDfys2I/AAAAAAAACwM/axX0lF5cy3k/s1600/10171688_235799359945570_7094545911448035432_n.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6YAh44Rh470/U28kTOHfuwI/AAAAAAAACwQ/ndvPh7zx8hw/s1600/10325394_235799276612245_5989826401980841570_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on May 12, 2014, 03:58:33 AM
That's clean as a whistle.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on May 13, 2014, 02:47:00 AM
Quote from: thorn14 on May 09, 2014, 10:57:01 PM
There have been tons of Ducati's in BikeExif so I'm confused by that comment.

(http://a.disquscdn.com/uploads/mediaembed/images/1009/9138/original.jpg)

The headlight is too much. I'm not a fan of bobbed seats, but I can live with it if the damn headlight got shortened and shrunk.

i had a 749 in this week and with the fairing off the air runners, with the flat blade on the left and the coolant res on the right, add a lot of visual weight that i really think this thing could have done with.  and it'd make the headlight look less like a bulldog head.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on May 13, 2014, 05:01:31 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7ms8bJ4HDLM/U28nGXx_NII/AAAAAAAACxU/yzV6NCVI0m8/s1600/07_08_2013_medaza_ducafe_ducati_021.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7OItZKb9Ufo/U28nGGdd0MI/AAAAAAAACxM/cwN5Jzc1jFY/s1600/07_08_2013_medaza_ducafe_ducati_011.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y88ygSGNqQo/U28nI4vWgHI/AAAAAAAACxs/vTa3xZIGrh4/s1600/ducafe013.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3mhYYLgtyQI/U28nGc6x7gI/AAAAAAAACxQ/qCrZNCYrLYE/s1600/07_08_2013_medaza_ducafe_ducati_03.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on May 13, 2014, 06:07:29 PM
Man, those wheels look *huge*.

Any info on what size they are?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on May 14, 2014, 03:21:19 AM
Wheels are harley V-rod.

Odd comments out of the folks @ Pro-Italia regarding the rideable-vomit that once was a 749.  

ESPECIALLY odd comments considering that my Bobbed-Monster won their precious Café-Desmo show coveted "Best of Show" in 2006 AND was featured in Bike-Exif AND I have worked @ Pro-Italia AND still know a few of the guys on a first name basis...

But, I digress a little.  Perhaps it has been too many years...

I'M NOT BITTER!!!   (lol!)  [popcorn]  [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

AND GET OFF MY LAWN!  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 14, 2014, 12:48:25 PM
I'm sure the comment about the naked 749 bike being the first Ducati shown on Bikexif.com was made by a relatively new, non-enthusiast employee.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on May 14, 2014, 05:25:04 PM
It's been like 7 or 8 years.  I'm not angry or bitter.  Just waving my internet-fist in the air a little.

I'm really quite amused by it all. [drink]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 14, 2014, 07:09:13 PM
 [drool]
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/900ss-yajima_zps24e61e35.jpg)

Homage to:

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/10274100_10204191129848248_320742257315265253_n_zps95c513e8.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: thorn14 on May 14, 2014, 08:09:14 PM
 [drool]

That's hot.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 14, 2014, 08:38:36 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on May 14, 2014, 07:09:13 PM
[drool]
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/moto/900ss-yajima_zps24e61e35.jpg)


(http://www.featurepics.com/FI/Thumb300/20070915/Old-Woods-453467.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on May 14, 2014, 11:02:55 PM
Cool 900SS.

Who's the zombie with the square-case?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 15, 2014, 07:05:56 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on May 14, 2014, 11:02:55 PM
Cool 900SS.

Who's the zombie with the square-case?

The Stig before he got a real job.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on May 15, 2014, 09:23:44 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on May 14, 2014, 11:02:55 PM
Cool 900SS.

Who's the zombie with the square-case?

I would guess Machio Yajima by the leathers. Haven't googled the name. Maybe Yajima is a team name or sponser name?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on May 15, 2014, 02:21:30 PM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/1170_Right700_zps9fbb78e4.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/1170_Right700_zps9fbb78e4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: thorn14 on May 15, 2014, 02:30:12 PM
That's a Pierobon frame right? Love that and the tank combo.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on May 15, 2014, 04:34:20 PM
There's what should be the new Supersport styling imo. Oh well..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on May 15, 2014, 05:07:31 PM
Quote from: ChrisK on May 15, 2014, 02:21:30 PM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/1170_Right700_zps9fbb78e4.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/1170_Right700_zps9fbb78e4.jpg.html)

Oh my....Awesome!!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 15, 2014, 07:47:12 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oxWBeOLbC00/U3SD6E0CLEI/AAAAAAABTi4/18H249KnfLA/s1600/jvb-moto-ducati-750-159.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oV_JGE4M8sM/U3SD7RUtcRI/AAAAAAABTjI/GNv3eWcZzJA/s1600/jvb-moto-ducati-750-61we.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aH02TNK9OSM/U3SD6DFGdUI/AAAAAAABTi0/r_-j9ijHytg/s1600/jvb-moto-ducati-750-3web.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xqg3rCacI2M/U3SD7B5DnkI/AAAAAAABTjc/OpBtCq3DTLM/s1600/jvb-moto-ducati-750-5web.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on May 15, 2014, 09:40:01 PM
I love the front fender. I'd like to get one of those. I've never seen or noticed an oil cooler mounted on the side. Perhaps this was a mod done because the small fender wouldn't keep rocks off of the oil cooler in its original location.

Beautiful bike.    [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on May 17, 2014, 06:44:40 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7BHlG91Kqdk/UwY61ht-ejI/AAAAAAABPM4/-p37t4ur7rY/s1600/elite-004.jpg)


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5l2Md0rccQU/UwY513Mav8I/AAAAAAABPMM/5Kj_Y76TJX8/s1600/elite.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on May 17, 2014, 07:02:24 PM
Nice job on the 1199 Panigale . . . those wheels really make the bike stand out . . . Look like they're Kineo Wheels . ..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on May 17, 2014, 08:29:08 PM
Dog's eye view.  :-\

Any pics from a more conventional perspective?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on May 17, 2014, 08:56:18 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GyXDnz_c5PM/UwX8Uaz0tpI/AAAAAAAA5iU/Yrt5xIJqW9E/s1600/Ducati+Panigale+Cafe%25CC%2580+Racer+01.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on May 19, 2014, 08:59:06 AM
^^that is nice^^
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on May 19, 2014, 12:58:57 PM
Can anyone tell me what model ducati this is?  It's parked outside my sister's apartment all the time.  I love the simple look and the ducati stamps on the engine.

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2932/14014139708_b1a2b6536f.jpg)

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2916/14177660716_a4e574bd1e.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on May 19, 2014, 03:49:47 PM
No pics for me.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on May 19, 2014, 04:22:24 PM
Quote from: 1.21GW on May 19, 2014, 12:58:57 PM
Can anyone tell me what model ducati this is?  It's parked outside my sister's apartment all the time.  I love the simple look and the ducati stamps on the engine.


(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2932/14014139708_b1a2b6536f_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/123464705@N05/14014139708/)
Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/photos/123464705@N05/14014139708/) by infinityjellyd (https://www.flickr.com/people/123464705@N05/), on Flickr

FTFY.  [coffee]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 19, 2014, 04:33:20 PM
Customized spring head bevel single.

350 or 450 cc

Quote from: Buckethead on May 19, 2014, 04:22:24 PM
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2932/14014139708_b1a2b6536f_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/123464705@N05/14014139708/)
Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/photos/123464705@N05/14014139708/) by infinityjellyd (https://www.flickr.com/people/123464705@N05/), on Flickr

FTFY.  [coffee]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Privateer on May 21, 2014, 10:16:37 AM
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/4481265218.html (http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/4481265218.html)

(http://images.craigslist.org/00A0A_oMANdnO4CW_600x450.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on May 22, 2014, 06:30:54 AM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/10368345_641163469301522_1918555886584624050_o_zps6b1e2f06.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/10368345_641163469301522_1918555886584624050_o_zps6b1e2f06.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on May 22, 2014, 09:12:00 AM
Quote from: ChrisK on May 22, 2014, 06:30:54 AM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/10368345_641163469301522_1918555886584624050_o_zps6b1e2f06.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/10368345_641163469301522_1918555886584624050_o_zps6b1e2f06.jpg.html)


NOW WE'RE TALKIN'!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 25, 2014, 07:42:57 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1zyI0IjREmc/U3qBosC3SQI/AAAAAAAADUk/YgRYgBUQZZk/s1600/CRDay14+028.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y3_VEeMxhlo/U3qB-L5abnI/AAAAAAAADYk/QJsaLEqC3D0/s1600/CRDay14+107.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on May 25, 2014, 08:42:00 PM
Interesting..., but I still prefer my original.  ;) http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/275067-1/Pantah-600-SL.jpg (http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/275067-1/Pantah-600-SL.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on May 25, 2014, 11:46:09 PM
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5277/14085438810_b7f3195145_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nsFyeh)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on May 26, 2014, 06:58:39 AM
Is that from this?

http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-monster-750 (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-monster-750)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 26, 2014, 07:42:57 AM
Quote from: HotIce on May 26, 2014, 06:58:39 AM
Is that from this?

http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-monster-750 (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-monster-750)



That would be Alicia.

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/3a7242d3ec9997d0b39ed0461df9921e.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on May 26, 2014, 10:03:12 AM
Yep, saw it in person yesterday.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on May 26, 2014, 10:32:24 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on May 26, 2014, 10:03:12 AM
Yep, saw it in person yesterday.
So, did you get her number?  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on May 26, 2014, 11:17:59 AM
Quote from: HotIce on May 26, 2014, 10:32:24 AM
So, did you get her number?  ;D

That would have been awkward with my GF standing right there.  [laugh]

But no, not interested.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on May 27, 2014, 03:14:00 AM
20 y.o. when he completed this bike.
Ugly (IMHO) from 10ft. but beautiful details up close.
Not a Cafe Racer (Moto Guzzi by Adam Nestor) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hdn_gYFVWo#)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 30, 2014, 06:25:45 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-as0EieN4Q_I/U4jZMxLBfhI/AAAAAAABUo0/sKDCXTnTG0I/s1600/Atom+Bomb+-001.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sP933867I30/U4jZNplLujI/AAAAAAABUpA/Z2JtXRuEYp0/s1600/Atom+Bomb+-002.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bMxN6nnkGkc/U4jZNezlRrI/AAAAAAABUo8/aZT6KxLDf0I/s1600/Atom+Bomb+-003.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5ftXO3yOj04/U4jZPuPXiDI/AAAAAAABUpU/A60qAGgqZkk/s1600/Atom+Bomb+-004.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iOvam1OY0jI/U4jZPlnlhfI/AAAAAAABUpY/Caf6r_7MFDI/s1600/Atom+Bomb+-006.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GAgIMHmYvGk/U4jZQtypyOI/AAAAAAABUpk/dlpfamELsH8/s1600/Atom+Bomb+-007.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k4qeCqxWzag/U4jZQxfW8SI/AAAAAAABUpo/xX9buyO1rLc/s1600/Atom+Bomb+.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on May 30, 2014, 06:32:44 PM
Really nice in so many ways.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on May 30, 2014, 09:14:51 PM
Quote from: Travman on May 30, 2014, 06:25:45 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-as0EieN4Q_I/U4jZMxLBfhI/AAAAAAABUo0/sKDCXTnTG0I/s1600/Atom+Bomb+-001.jpg)

That's pretty bad ass.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on May 30, 2014, 11:55:04 PM
Probably the best COMPLETED iteration of a 2v Superbike I remember seeing.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on May 31, 2014, 04:02:22 AM
SCHWING!
I just got a diamond cutter.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: caperix on May 31, 2014, 08:17:19 AM
Very nice, any info on the build?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on May 31, 2014, 09:11:02 AM
Builder is Atom Bomb out of Richmond.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lawbreaker on May 31, 2014, 09:23:06 AM
That bike is killer..

Beats the crap outta that recent 749 on Bike Exif.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 31, 2014, 07:39:06 PM
Quote from: Buckethead on May 30, 2014, 11:55:04 PM
Probably the best COMPLETED iteration of a 2v Superbike I remember seeing.
I agree.  I don't think we've seen a bike this well done since the early Radical Ducati bikes.

Quote from: lawbreaker on May 31, 2014, 09:23:06 AM
That bike is killer..

Beats the crap outta that recent 749 on Bike Exif.
Yeah well... that was the worst bike ever.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on May 31, 2014, 08:47:32 PM
Quote from: DRKWNG on May 31, 2014, 09:11:02 AM
Builder is Atom Bomb out of Richmond.
He rode that machine or one very similar to Bikes-in-the-Bottom at Poe's Pub in May and had breakfast on the porch. We were wondring whether the front wheel spends much time on the pavement.  8) Rather loud.  [roll] Not for shrinking violets...

Usually I go on the 2nd Sunday of every month if the weather is OK, but the long range forecast for June ain't looking good... Who knows... "Classified Moto" shows up there fairly often too. http://www.adamewing.com/GalleryMain.asp?GalleryID=118309&AKey=3N925P7F (http://www.adamewing.com/GalleryMain.asp?GalleryID=118309&AKey=3N925P7F)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lawbreaker on June 01, 2014, 09:30:57 AM
Quote from: Travman on May 31, 2014, 07:39:06 PM
I agree.  I don't think we've seen a bike this well done since the early Radical Ducati bikes.
Yeah well... that was the worst bike ever.

The owner/creator of that bike is QUITE opinionated and full of himself..... Gives Ducatisti a bad name IMHO
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on June 01, 2014, 07:04:28 PM
That bike is nearly perfect.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on June 01, 2014, 09:49:11 PM
Another from today's local Classic & Vintage bike show in Powhatan, VA. 1966 250 Diana. Checked this online to be sure my Halfheimers wasn't getting in the way and one very similar sold at Bonhams /Quail in 2010 for $17,500 with buyer's premium. This one is nicer.  ;) (http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/389208-1/1966-Ducati-250-Diana.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: orangelion03 on June 02, 2014, 09:04:40 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on April 25, 2014, 10:28:55 PM
That's impressive, most dogs can't do a build anywhere near that nice.

That lack of opposable thumb may be a hindrance to tool usage but they have very creative ideas (particularly Labs...very imaginative thinkers)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: orangelion03 on June 02, 2014, 09:05:40 AM
Quote from: HotIce on May 05, 2014, 01:46:50 PM
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-LH1VcNT4yRw/U2f1N5HrxEI/AAAAAAAAOSU/VosZaFXN1PM/w1200-h800-no/ducati-monster-by-jvb-moto.jpg)


Nice scrambler!!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on June 02, 2014, 09:08:05 AM
I posted that before, and yes, that is definitely nicer than the POS renderings which are floating around, about the incoming Ducati Scrambler.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: orangelion03 on June 02, 2014, 09:20:15 AM
Quote from: ChrisK on February 18, 2014, 07:56:19 AM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/Moto-Guzzi-Griso-Custom-13-1200x799_zpsa9958eac.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/Moto-Guzzi-Griso-Custom-13-1200x799_zpsa9958eac.jpg.html)

YESPLEASE!!!

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on June 02, 2014, 09:53:03 AM
I'm sure the Terra Corsa has been shared at some point in this thread. Here Moto Corsa took it to a flat track event. Pretty funny:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlFIKFU87wg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlFIKFU87wg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on June 02, 2014, 02:39:57 PM
 What a hoot!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on June 03, 2014, 10:21:47 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10155974_755566011161262_8060255723216178617_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on June 04, 2014, 04:10:59 AM
... meh
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on June 04, 2014, 06:07:17 AM
better get a bucket.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on June 04, 2014, 06:28:08 AM
Bike is not bad, but they keep installing those fugly headlights.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on June 04, 2014, 06:50:14 AM
Quote from: HotIce on June 04, 2014, 06:28:08 AM
Bike is not bad, but they keep installing those fugly headlights.

[clap]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on June 05, 2014, 09:18:40 AM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on June 03, 2014, 10:21:47 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10155974_755566011161262_8060255723216178617_n.jpg)

I like it. It's got that edgy look.  Headlight & Japanese forks & all. Not so keen on the two tone seat but that's minor.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 05, 2014, 10:15:17 AM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on June 03, 2014, 10:21:47 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10155974_755566011161262_8060255723216178617_n.jpg)

i need to see more photos and take an antiacid before i render judgement.

Quote from: brad black on June 04, 2014, 06:07:17 AM
better get a bucket.

Mr Creosote?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on June 05, 2014, 02:00:37 PM
Me likey those SBK refactored jobs!  [thumbsup]

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-HtzDY6JZKTg/U5DQPrcrzvI/AAAAAAAAPOc/ST7Y1D-L9Ko/w1405-h935-no/6+copy+2.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-f4JEhsUYWzU/U5DQNZMG_II/AAAAAAAAPOI/svRhkRraJn8/w1405-h935-no/2+copy+2.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TmzkaHsyWAg/U5DQNfOLQoI/AAAAAAAAPOA/McOpA_pZYlw/w1405-h935-no/1+copy+2.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Ac2mVsFjiTA/U5DQNXLlE9I/AAAAAAAAPOE/T_LrAf-jDrw/w1405-h935-no/3+copy+2.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-61u4IdA4ffY/U5DQRAZc96I/AAAAAAAAPO0/Y0-RV613wB4/w1405-h935-no/8+copy+2.jpg)

(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2003-ducati-749-4-625x625.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on June 05, 2014, 04:10:14 PM
they obviously got the st3 dash to work then.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lazylightnin717 on June 05, 2014, 07:01:28 PM
That is a freakin' cool bike  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on June 05, 2014, 08:14:51 PM
And oddly enough, it's got lights and blinkers and a mirror and a license plate.

And seems to have all of the other stuff necessary to be a functional riding moto.

[beer]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on June 05, 2014, 08:20:11 PM
i had discussions with them about fitting a non 749 dash, and reflashed the ecu for them to be immo off.  we figured an st3 might just work, with the canbus and all.

i certainly wouldn't give it a roadworthy certificate, but it's better than a lot of them.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on June 05, 2014, 08:42:00 PM
What would it need for a 'roadworthy' in your neighborhood?

That bike could be ridden here and not attract unwanted attention unless the seat-to-handlebar nut caused it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on June 06, 2014, 03:01:11 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on June 05, 2014, 08:42:00 PM
What would it need for a 'roadworthy' in your neighborhood?

That bike could be ridden here and not attract unwanted attention unless the seat-to-handlebar nut caused it.
Probably could get away with riding it here too without attracting too much unwanted attention (it has NSW plates after all).

But that isn't the same thing as getting a roadworthy certificate out of Brad  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on June 06, 2014, 05:01:18 PM
http://raresportbikesforsale.com/track-animal-1986-bimota-db1-for-sale/ (http://raresportbikesforsale.com/track-animal-1986-bimota-db1-for-sale/)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/0SQAAOxy3yNTifSB/$_12.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on June 06, 2014, 05:10:28 PM
If I was rich I would buy that right now and add it to my collection.
"Jeeves, prepare the Ducati for me".
"Which one my lord? Are you riding with her ladyship, track day, or going for a strop with the lads my lord?"
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on June 06, 2014, 06:58:44 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on June 03, 2014, 10:21:47 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10155974_755566011161262_8060255723216178617_n.jpg)

That's a SuperDuke headlight.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on June 07, 2014, 09:26:59 AM
I've been thinking about a Brutale headlight on my Monster.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Privateer on June 08, 2014, 09:51:58 AM
(http://images.craigslist.org/00x0x_3zHN8ZVoxkY_600x450.jpg)

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/4508972349.html (http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/4508972349.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 08, 2014, 04:30:25 PM
Quote from: Privateer on June 08, 2014, 09:51:58 AM
(http://images.craigslist.org/00x0x_3zHN8ZVoxkY_600x450.jpg)

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/4508972349.html (http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/4508972349.html)

>>reaches for lotion<<
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on June 08, 2014, 04:33:24 PM
 [laugh]
You're on a roll this morning. Cheered me up.[clap]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 08, 2014, 06:23:43 PM
Cai pirinhas all afternoon and a whole sack of make the beast with two backsit.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on June 09, 2014, 05:29:09 PM
If anyone is interested

http://raresportbikesforsale.com/zero-mile-1994-ducati-supermono-for-sale/ (http://raresportbikesforsale.com/zero-mile-1994-ducati-supermono-for-sale/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on June 09, 2014, 06:06:21 PM
Quote from: Duck Off on June 07, 2014, 09:26:59 AM
I've been thinking about a Brutale headlight on my Monster.

Careful about that wish.  When reading up on the Brutale (before buying the Duc) it seems that the glass just up and falls off the headlight once in a while.  When it does?  Bye bye $450.00
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on June 12, 2014, 04:40:38 PM
 I was at my friends garage night Tuesday, and this bike was getting some odds and ends attended to:

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc274/spikethebike/imagejpg2-1.jpg) (http://s216.photobucket.com/user/spikethebike/media/imagejpg2-1.jpg.html)

Then after a bit this one pulled up:
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc274/spikethebike/imagejpg1-5.jpg) (http://s216.photobucket.com/user/spikethebike/media/imagejpg1-5.jpg.html)

it was just together after an engine redo.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on June 12, 2014, 05:21:20 PM
That 900SS looks creepy in the orange.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on June 12, 2014, 05:24:31 PM
 It was included for contrast.........
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on June 12, 2014, 05:25:39 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on June 12, 2014, 05:21:20 PM
That 900SS looks creepy in the orange.

There's a bag of boiled lollies under the seat. :o
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 12, 2014, 05:27:31 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on June 12, 2014, 05:21:20 PM
That 900SS looks creepy in the orange.

Mm mm pumpkin pie
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on June 12, 2014, 05:28:57 PM
 [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 12, 2014, 07:20:12 PM
Quote from: SpikeC on June 12, 2014, 04:40:38 PM
I was at my friends garage night Tuesday, and this bike was getting some odds and ends attended to:

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc274/spikethebike/imagejpg2-1.jpg) (http://s216.photobucket.com/user/spikethebike/media/imagejpg2-1.jpg.html)

it's not a bad paint layout, but the orange on that bike.. meh..  i like the side fairing decals a lot though.

that SS needs to be red though.  just needs it.

looks like they used the orange from the sport 1000. 

(http://www.ducati.org/forums/attachments/sport-classic/62645-sport-1000-dsc_0732.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on June 13, 2014, 06:11:36 AM
man, that ss looks great.  it's just my colour. 

altho, the black lower section needs to follow the angle of the lower edge of the tail panel.  it'd flow down just nice from there.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on June 13, 2014, 12:25:51 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on June 12, 2014, 07:20:12 PM
looks like they used the orange from the sport 1000. 

What a righteous color!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on June 13, 2014, 03:21:15 PM
looks like a low topped sl single seat base too.  wonder where that came from?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on June 13, 2014, 04:16:13 PM
Quote from: brad black on June 13, 2014, 06:11:36 AM
altho, the black lower section needs to follow the angle of the lower edge of the tail panel.  it'd flow down just nice from there.

+1 How does one miss that?

But its paint, so......NAAAAAAATE!!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 13, 2014, 04:42:25 PM
Quote from: brad black on June 13, 2014, 03:21:15 PM
looks like a low topped sl single seat base too.  wonder where that came from?

Looks like they cut a regular seat pan and put it on an SL seat.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: rgramjet on June 15, 2014, 08:15:29 AM
Quote from: DRKWNG on June 13, 2014, 12:25:51 PM
What a righteous color!

You could hunt legally with that color!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on June 15, 2014, 06:08:50 PM
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2914/14448528173_b42ed32cd8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/o1Lu3H)IMG_2939 (https://flic.kr/p/o1Lu3H) by ricknieto (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 16, 2014, 06:14:46 PM
Whoever says "that's a Derby" shall be smacked.
(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/derbi-motorcycles-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on June 16, 2014, 06:35:32 PM
Quote from: Duck Off on June 15, 2014, 06:08:50 PM
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2914/14448528173_b42ed32cd8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/o1Lu3H)IMG_2939 (https://flic.kr/p/o1Lu3H) by ricknieto (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

Very nice. Like it a lot. Make?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 16, 2014, 06:43:27 PM
Quote from: koko64 on June 16, 2014, 06:35:32 PM
Very nice. Like it a lot. Make?

Parrilla
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qX_C6pKTUwY/TLPX-azq7eI/AAAAAAAACas/fZiw6sK9xdM/s1200/parilla250-cafe.jpg)

(http://motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/classic_bikes/parilla_175.jpg)


(http://www.joesignshop.com/parilla.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on June 16, 2014, 06:46:33 PM
Thanks Tiz. That motor is beautiful.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 16, 2014, 06:48:24 PM
Quote from: koko64 on June 16, 2014, 06:46:33 PM
Thanks Tiz. That motor is beautiful.

all of those old mills were.  beauty out of hand-wrought ingenuity

(http://content.buenacuerdo.com.ar/images/28/2830421637.jpg)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Blocco-motore-Parilla-175-Sport-MDS-incompleto-come-da-foto-per-ricambi-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/95sAAOxyjxlTOdbP/$_35.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on June 16, 2014, 06:50:26 PM
The elegant simplicity! [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 16, 2014, 07:00:55 PM
they sure kept the shim-makers in business.

my darmah ssd had about 500 shims in the motor.  it was crazy
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on June 16, 2014, 07:34:39 PM
IMO, too much gold,

(https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/10483824_670096576404468_6444691164219273465_o.jpg)

More here, http://www.ilducatista.com/2014/06/ducati-916-follia.html (http://www.ilducatista.com/2014/06/ducati-916-follia.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on June 17, 2014, 05:27:18 AM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on June 16, 2014, 07:34:39 PM
IMO, too much gold,

(https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/10483824_670096576404468_6444691164219273465_o.jpg)

More here, http://www.ilducatista.com/2014/06/ducati-916-follia.html (http://www.ilducatista.com/2014/06/ducati-916-follia.html)


Too much gold? Not for Uma Thurman in a black leather body suit. She'd look awesome on that ride.

(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTa_AcSLqqiNOjerWKWchN5vEwDkhSaeCb1HoR3PWYbblDOgBAw)

(https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/10483824_670096576404468_6444691164219273465_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on June 17, 2014, 05:46:20 AM
It's a fantastically detailed build, but I find the combination of copper and gold somewhat jarring.

Like stripes and plaid. One or the other, but never both.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on June 17, 2014, 05:57:44 AM
Keep the glitz, I'll take the Kineo wheels though [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on June 17, 2014, 06:10:21 AM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on June 16, 2014, 07:34:39 PM
IMO, too much gold,

(https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/10483824_670096576404468_6444691164219273465_o.jpg)

More here, http://www.ilducatista.com/2014/06/ducati-916-follia.html (http://www.ilducatista.com/2014/06/ducati-916-follia.html)

;D [coffee]

(http://sundoglitblog.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/goldfinger-tribute-poster.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Grampa on June 17, 2014, 06:51:25 AM
I'm Flava flave and I approve this message.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on June 17, 2014, 05:32:58 PM
 [clap] [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on June 18, 2014, 03:27:58 PM
A Guzzi Scrambler!

(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/guzzi-nevada-625x416.jpg)

(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/guzzi-nevada-1-625x416.jpg)

(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/guzzi-nevada-2-625x416.jpg)

(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/guzzi-nevada-3-625x416.jpg)

(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/guzzi-nevada-4-625x416.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 18, 2014, 03:45:47 PM
A "scrambler" should be less than 500 lbs with rider
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on June 18, 2014, 04:08:17 PM
that oil pan will last 2 seconds
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on June 18, 2014, 04:41:29 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on June 18, 2014, 03:45:47 PM
A "scrambler" should be less than 500 lbs with rider
[thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on June 18, 2014, 04:46:51 PM
Nice job though. Just needs an alloy bash plate to go with the style.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on June 18, 2014, 05:18:20 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on June 18, 2014, 03:45:47 PM
A "scrambler" should be less than 500 lbs with rider

Quote from: Curmudgeon on June 18, 2014, 04:41:29 PM
[thumbsup]

You guys must be economicallly sized.....
I'm 180'ish with no gear....are there any street legal bikes under 320 lbs?
Or are we back to the Borile again?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 18, 2014, 06:17:47 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on June 18, 2014, 05:18:20 PM
You guys must be economicallly sized.....
I'm 180'ish with no gear....are there any street legal bikes under 320 lbs?
Or are we back to the Borile again?


Well...SHOULD be doesn't mean it's a real thing and yes , I love that Borile.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on June 18, 2014, 06:52:28 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on June 18, 2014, 05:18:20 PM
You guys must be economicallly sized.....
I'm 180'ish with no gear....are there any street legal bikes under 320 lbs?
Or are we back to the Borile again?
Wishful thinking, no doubt.  8) Although I DID have a 220 lb. Maico 440 GS with the same output as the Borile and know how THAT felt. (Wheelies in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th.  ;D)

Just glad I live in the country and have no real use for the Borile. If I lived in the city or the burbs, I might be pining away or eyeing the 401K.  [roll]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on June 18, 2014, 10:27:35 PM
Maico 440GS?
I'd be in jail or a hospital with one of those equipped with a license plate.
Not really.

I've ridden open class 2-stroke dirt bikes.
They're kinda fun, like it'd be if you snuck up on mike Tyson.
But you always know chances are good you'll get hurt bad.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on June 19, 2014, 02:36:24 PM
 ;D

It has a plate and was "road-legal" in the day. I still have that plate! NJ ***CZ ironically.  8) I did ride it three miles on the road to get to my play mountain which was the training ground for several ISDT/ISDE Gold Medalists. Steep, tight, mud, trees and rocks. Everything in the middle there is linked and tight trails/state forest. http://binged.it/1l81yDL (http://binged.it/1l81yDL)

Send me a PM with your e-mail if you're interested and I'll send you snaps the Maico specialist who bought it mailed my son. Seems it takes awards wherever he shows it. This is the collector/dealer. http://www.eastcoastmaico.com/ (http://www.eastcoastmaico.com/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on June 19, 2014, 03:26:30 PM
Checked it out. Some wicked little bikes. That 490 looked liked it punches above it's weight.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on June 19, 2014, 03:48:06 PM
Quote from: koko64 on June 19, 2014, 03:26:30 PM
Checked it out. Some wicked little bikes. That 490 looked liked it punches above it's weight.
400 was "safe". 440, 490 and 501 could blow your foot off starting it, so I stayed well to the side and spun it with Heckel boots!  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on June 19, 2014, 04:07:15 PM
One time and you'd learn.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on June 19, 2014, 08:21:28 PM
Looked at the eastcoastmaico website, no aluminum coffin tanks at all. Strange.

Came pretty close to getting one of those rotary-valve 125's back in the day.

Open class bikes in amongst the trees?
Like I said, made to hurt you.  :-\
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on June 23, 2014, 07:39:22 AM
Modififed Panigale

(https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/10489764_1500001096898030_3436757703919079129_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on June 23, 2014, 02:52:58 PM
Not my taste, but wow, good job!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Two dogs on June 23, 2014, 02:58:30 PM
 [puke]

Why would you do that .
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on June 23, 2014, 03:03:47 PM
 [laugh]
Maybe only a write off would justify it ay!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on June 24, 2014, 10:17:54 AM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/14297683268_87caf41d82_h_zpscd1a2f3e.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/pompino/media/14297683268_87caf41d82_h_zpscd1a2f3e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on June 24, 2014, 03:45:52 PM
Jelly bean! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 24, 2014, 04:45:41 PM
om nom nom nom!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on June 24, 2014, 04:48:45 PM
Such a groovy little bike. Is that a TM flatslide rather than a Dellorto?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on June 24, 2014, 05:28:06 PM
(http://i58.tinypic.com/2ibhmro.jpg)
Love the Deco wheels!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on June 25, 2014, 04:09:41 PM
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-tfkcealQwEs/U6tSjf1knWI/AAAAAAAAP4o/5JUnPS8INsk/w1404-h937-no/Ducati+Studio-102.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2nB7WDRxytg/U6tSh1cl_HI/AAAAAAAAP4Y/aN6ypKh8k2Q/w1404-h937-no/Ducati+Studio-042.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qhz9ocOCOP8/U6tSmEMsEnI/AAAAAAAAP5I/yyfP5mzrpD4/w1403-h934-no/_DSC4266.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4lsC2Z3SKuw/U6tShsvUAmI/AAAAAAAAP4U/kN2Wi04pUPc/w1404-h937-no/Ducati+Studio-024.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-jKw2aLK6jg8/U6tSmKLP0aI/AAAAAAAAP5M/jk-KAS6kaQ4/w1403-h934-no/_DSC4261.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UfBp3us4ALA/U6tSp3YRefI/AAAAAAAAP58/LifO5tvESnc/w1403-h934-no/_DSC4291.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Ou6Ks1bmFdY/U6tSpFJp4FI/AAAAAAAAP50/4jVFTggIDok/w1403-h934-no/_DSC4290.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XYljV8fYHTc/U6tSs9JsX9I/AAAAAAAAP6g/X6B_Zeki3Go/w1403-h934-no/_DSC4320.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bifAOUVMYyA/U6tSqcU4DwI/AAAAAAAAP6E/M1qyFGsDOJ0/w1403-h934-no/_DSC4301.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ENneHHny_p8/U6tSjysdgKI/AAAAAAAAP4s/myLfZqfttEE/w1404-h937-no/Ducati+Studio-124.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on June 25, 2014, 04:41:15 PM
That's pretty good.  [beer]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on June 25, 2014, 05:00:05 PM
They did a bloody good job on it. I can look at that for a long time.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on June 25, 2014, 06:32:28 PM
Those guys are about an hour from my house.  I'm going to have to pay them a visit.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on June 25, 2014, 07:19:33 PM
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg1252909#msg1252909 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34105.msg1252909#msg1252909)

Lawbreaker commented that he's "opinionated".  8) IMO, that's being diplomatic.  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on June 27, 2014, 04:45:17 PM
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5477/14522876305_8ec6d1a819_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/o8kxa4)GreenMonsterBubble (https://flic.kr/p/o8kxa4) by ricknieto (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on June 27, 2014, 08:29:48 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on June 25, 2014, 04:41:15 PM
That's pretty good.  [beer]

i don't really like it, but make the beast with two backs i wish i had the skill to build it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on June 27, 2014, 08:33:13 PM
Quote from: Duck Off on June 27, 2014, 04:45:17 PM
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5477/14522876305_8ec6d1a819_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/o8kxa4)GreenMonsterBubble (https://flic.kr/p/o8kxa4) by ricknieto (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
Absolutely amazing!

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on June 27, 2014, 11:45:58 PM
Quote from: Duck Off on June 27, 2014, 04:45:17 PM
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5477/14522876305_8ec6d1a819_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/o8kxa4)GreenMonsterBubble (https://flic.kr/p/o8kxa4) by ricknieto (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

My biggest complaint is the seat.

It sticks out like sore thumb.

<rimshot>

Honestly, I really like most of it. The fairing, the paint job.

But a chromes SSSA with a black frame?

A green/gold paint job and an "Eraser Pink" seat that spills over the pan?

A well-executed vision of a poorly-conceived customer idea.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on June 28, 2014, 12:13:35 AM
Quote from: HotIce on June 25, 2014, 04:09:41 PM
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-tfkcealQwEs/U6tSjf1knWI/AAAAAAAAP4o/5JUnPS8INsk/w1404-h937-no/Ducati+Studio-102.jpg)
[drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on June 28, 2014, 03:25:19 AM
Quote from: Duck Off on June 27, 2014, 04:45:17 PM
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5477/14522876305_8ec6d1a819_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/o8kxa4)GreenMonsterBubble (https://flic.kr/p/o8kxa4) by ricknieto (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

Hideous.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on June 28, 2014, 04:53:39 AM
Quote from: Ducatamount on June 28, 2014, 03:25:19 AM
Hideous.
Agree
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on June 28, 2014, 11:22:40 AM
Quote from: Ducatamount on June 28, 2014, 03:25:19 AM
Hideous.
This ride is designed for an older distinguished gentlemen  :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on June 28, 2014, 12:07:23 PM
Quote from: Desert Dust on June 28, 2014, 11:22:40 AM
This ride is designed for an older distinguished gentlemen  :D

Agreed. As the saying goes "there's no accounting for good taste". The tan leather trim pairs really well with the green tank. The result is a beautiful & unique bike. Love it!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on June 28, 2014, 12:19:30 PM
Quote from: Duck Off on June 28, 2014, 12:07:23 PM
Agreed. As the saying goes "there's no accounting for good taste". The tan leather trim pairs really well with the green tank. The result is a beautiful & unique bike. Love it!!
I do agree on the colour combination . . but, the whole chrome thing . ..  nah
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: rgramjet on June 28, 2014, 01:23:55 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on June 28, 2014, 12:19:30 PM
I do agree on the colour combination . . but, the whole chrome thing . ..  nah

The Chrome is the only thing good about it!  Just MHO.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on June 28, 2014, 06:52:54 PM
Quote from: Ducatamount on June 28, 2014, 03:25:19 AM
Hideous.
agreed.
Quote from: Duck Off on June 28, 2014, 12:07:23 PM
Agreed. As the saying goes "there's no accounting for good taste". The tan leather trim pairs really well with the green tank. The result is a beautiful & unique bike. Love it!!
tan?  More like peach leather trim IMO.

It's putrid.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on June 28, 2014, 08:41:30 PM
minimal enough for ya?

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mgVIBz7B_w0/UNImtp_2GJI/AAAAAAAABdI/Wzd0XQylRJ8/s1600/Ducati+soup+project+1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 28, 2014, 10:37:22 PM
Quote from: brad black on June 28, 2014, 08:41:30 PM
minimal enough for ya?

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mgVIBz7B_w0/UNImtp_2GJI/AAAAAAAABdI/Wzd0XQylRJ8/s1600/Ducati+soup+project+1-1.jpg)


Udder.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on June 28, 2014, 11:00:13 PM
Quote from: Duck Off on June 28, 2014, 12:07:23 PM
Agreed. As the saying goes "there's no accounting for good taste". The tan leather trim pairs really well with the green tank. The result is a beautiful & unique bike. Love it!!
I once had a 1976 Jaguar XJ 12: forest green, gold pinstripes, lots of chrome, and  tan leather interior.

Something like this.......

(http://images.conceptcarz.com/imgxra/Jaguar/76-Jaguar-XJ6L_S2-DV-12-PAS_01.jpg)

The color combo seems to work here....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on June 29, 2014, 02:07:44 AM
Quote from: Desert Dust on June 28, 2014, 11:00:13 PM
I once had a 1976 Jaguar XJ 12: forest green, gold pinstripes, lots of chrome, and  tan leather interior.

The color combo seems to work here....

oh contrare
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on June 29, 2014, 08:05:58 AM
Did he just use the words Jaguar and work in the same sentence?  Everyone knows those old Jags don't work for more than a few miles at a time.[laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on June 29, 2014, 10:06:18 AM
A green Jag was what came to mind when I saw that bike. As for the tan looking other than tan. I'm pretty certain it's just lighting.

http://www.streetmonsters.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=7396&start=1515 (http://www.streetmonsters.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=7396&start=1515)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on June 29, 2014, 01:19:48 PM
Quote from: Skybarney on June 29, 2014, 08:05:58 AM
Did he just use the words Jaguar and work in the same sentence?  Everyone knows those old Jags don't work for more than a few miles at a time.[laugh]

Thus the rewiring and chev motor mods. :D

British racing green does suit some cars. Saw a genuie  Shelby Cobra in BRG the other day.
The bike would look better with a better cafe' styled seat and tail section. Polished or brushed alloy may have looked better than chrome too. A more proportionate front bubble may have helped.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Privateer on June 29, 2014, 01:59:16 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PJ0mNDOoshk/U68vTXD8bzI/AAAAAAAACfY/aEtf3mCcC0c/s1600/IMG_3543.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on June 29, 2014, 02:08:10 PM
Most Benelli Sei's are cool...

not that one though.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Don on June 29, 2014, 02:17:14 PM
That hurts my eyes
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on June 29, 2014, 02:23:11 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on June 29, 2014, 02:08:10 PM
Most Benelli Sei's are cool...

not that one though.
Quote from: The Don on June 29, 2014, 02:17:14 PM
That hurts my eyes
Mine too.  #%@@  :-\

A similar result coulda been achieved (and no classic Italian metal hurt in the process) by fitting this:
(http://honda-cb750-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/file/n3894306/23042010138.jpg)

into this:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AuSh30yEnGU/T2ISJgNYIrI/AAAAAAAAAVk/uNHPnaTjC10/s1600/image_l_news_10302.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Privateer on June 29, 2014, 02:28:40 PM
Quote from: Desert Dust on June 28, 2014, 11:22:40 AM
This ride is designed for an older distinguished gentlemen  :D

indeed

(http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs38/i/2008/349/2/f/Vintage_handsome_gentleman_003_by_MementoMori_stock.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on June 29, 2014, 04:52:54 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on June 28, 2014, 10:37:22 PM
Udder.
Jeez. All that metal work and the dude leaves the udder and stock fender. But something tells me this shot is mid build.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on June 29, 2014, 05:25:10 PM
(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t1.0-9/10487462_331359203680770_8937051077567094847_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on June 29, 2014, 06:03:39 PM
Cute! What IS that?  :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on June 29, 2014, 06:13:52 PM
the text and tank say Cagiva Mito, the 125 but very old model
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 29, 2014, 06:18:45 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on June 29, 2014, 05:25:10 PM
(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t1.0-9/10487462_331359203680770_8937051077567094847_n.jpg)

I love the Mito.  Wish they'd made the 500cc
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on June 29, 2014, 06:20:23 PM
Yes, a few years back the Costa Rica dealer had 2 available 125cc 4 stroke, but the price was just, waaaaaaaaaaaay too mch
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on June 29, 2014, 06:39:47 PM
the good old mito.  there was an odd green one at one point.  early ones were 7 speed, went back to 6 in 99 maybe.

there was some at the factory with sv60 motors in them, and also husky singles.  but nothing came of them.

i haven't worked on one for years, thank christ.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on June 29, 2014, 07:18:33 PM
Hrmmm... looks a bit like a Paso.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on June 29, 2014, 08:49:38 PM
that's the freccia

(http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Cagiva%20Freccia%20125%20C12R%20%C2%A0%20%201.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 30, 2014, 06:23:22 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on June 29, 2014, 07:18:33 PM
Hrmmm... looks a bit like a Paso.

Crossed with a 916
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on June 30, 2014, 03:18:26 PM
later mito was very much 916

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xq14VS096rk/TjznA4gCy-I/AAAAAAAAAqw/8-qdiYkerT0/s1600/Cagiva-Mito-125-2-RZBW5AADN4-1024x768.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on June 30, 2014, 04:36:52 PM
I've wondered if the Mito would be a good track bike for one of my daughters. She wants a Monster for a street bike, bit wants to do track days. I know she'd love the look of it that's for sure.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on July 01, 2014, 02:01:58 AM
it's a 2 stroke.  how often do you want to be fixing it?

check tyre availability.  lots of the skinny stuff is hard to get in sticky now.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on July 01, 2014, 02:11:57 AM
That's true about hi performance two strokes I've seen. Top end rebuilds seem to be in hours not tens of 1000s of kilometres. A Husky WR 250 can have the head off for a check and possible rebuild after 10 hrs of hard use. Is that a comparable repair schedule you would be looking at for the Mito with track use?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on July 01, 2014, 04:23:35 PM
On eBay in Arlington, VA. Wondering if it's someone here... Decent pix anyway. http://search.ebay.com/221475993432 (http://search.ebay.com/221475993432)

Not exactly my taste, but "different".

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA3MVgxNjAw/z/WQQAAOSw8lBTqjmv/$_57.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on July 01, 2014, 05:58:08 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on July 01, 2014, 04:23:35 PM
On eBay in Arlington, VA. Wondering if it's someone here... Decent pix anyway. http://search.ebay.com/221475993432 (http://search.ebay.com/221475993432)

Not exactly my taste, but "different".

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA3MVgxNjAw/z/WQQAAOSw8lBTqjmv/$_57.JPG)

Beautiful GT but I cant get behind the tan seat & grips with that color scheme. Its asking for a black seat.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Scoober1103 on July 01, 2014, 06:29:49 PM
For me its the plastic buckles on the tank bra..........WHY???? Polished metal or brass would flow with the theme better!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 01, 2014, 07:25:13 PM
Quote from: brad black on June 30, 2014, 03:18:26 PM
later mito was very much 916

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xq14VS096rk/TjznA4gCy-I/AAAAAAAAAqw/8-qdiYkerT0/s1600/Cagiva-Mito-125-2-RZBW5AADN4-1024x768.jpg)

I would love to get one of these and shoehorn something bigger into it like maybe a Rotax single
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on July 01, 2014, 08:27:45 PM
Quote from: brad black on June 30, 2014, 03:18:26 PM
later mito was very much 916
Same father. Robbiani, who just passed away.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on July 02, 2014, 03:00:03 AM
rossi won his first race on a mito i believe.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on July 02, 2014, 06:02:07 AM
Quote from: Scoober1103 on July 01, 2014, 06:29:49 PM
For me its the plastic buckles on the tank bra..........WHY???? Polished metal or brass would flow with the theme better!

Hmm... now there's an idea.  [coffee]

May just have to mod mine.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on July 02, 2014, 09:56:30 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0L5-iOWYGtw/U7PgRwi1g6I/AAAAAAAALA4/X3vPiinAHVk/s1600/F-Ducati+-+Modification+Motorcycles+-+749+M+(3).jpg)

More pics (http://www.ilducatista.com/2014/07/ducati-749-modification-motorcycles.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on July 02, 2014, 04:20:41 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on July 02, 2014, 09:56:30 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0L5-iOWYGtw/U7PgRwi1g6I/AAAAAAAALA4/X3vPiinAHVk/s1600/F-Ducati+-+Modification+Motorcycles+-+749+M+(3).jpg)

More pics (http://www.ilducatista.com/2014/07/ducati-749-modification-motorcycles.html)

Identity Crisis
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on July 02, 2014, 07:44:33 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cu4r7ixodOs/U6_YprlzQBI/AAAAAAAAEVY/ikcsiLqKFyw/s1600/IMG_3982074949414.jpeg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Don on July 03, 2014, 01:25:34 AM
My favourite ducati^^^
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on July 03, 2014, 03:54:36 AM
Quote from: Duck Off on July 02, 2014, 04:20:41 PM
Identity Crisis
My thoughts exactly.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on July 08, 2014, 09:41:54 AM
Saw this cafe'd 900SS at Motorcycle Mondays last night at 5 Star Bar in Chicago. First Monday of every month ... if you're in Chicago dont miss it. August is Italian Night.

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3836/14625903303_40ac658888_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ohrzuB)IMG_3191 (https://flic.kr/p/ohrzuB) by ricknieto (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on July 08, 2014, 06:57:04 PM
where'd that bucket go?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on July 08, 2014, 07:05:07 PM
Quote from: Travman on July 02, 2014, 07:44:33 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cu4r7ixodOs/U6_YprlzQBI/AAAAAAAAEVY/ikcsiLqKFyw/s1600/IMG_3982074949414.jpeg)

Gorgeous bike, but pleeeeeeeeeeeeease can we turn down the HDR processing just a touch?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stonemaster on July 10, 2014, 09:11:51 PM
Quote from: Duck Off on July 02, 2014, 04:20:41 PM
Identity Crisis
crisis my ass THATS BEAUTIFUL [beer]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on July 11, 2014, 12:21:35 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on July 02, 2014, 09:56:30 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0L5-iOWYGtw/U7PgRwi1g6I/AAAAAAAALA4/X3vPiinAHVk/s1600/F-Ducati+-+Modification+Motorcycles+-+749+M+(3).jpg)

More pics (http://www.ilducatista.com/2014/07/ducati-749-modification-motorcycles.html)

Tractor lighs. hes using tractor lights [bang]
http://www.grainger.com/product/2CWU2?gclid=CLrmzL79vb8CFZJbfgodGFIA8A&cm_mmc=PPC:GooglePLA-_-Fleet%20and%20Vehicle%20Maintenance-_-Automotive%20Electrical-_-2CWU2&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=2CWU2&ef_id=UgqOXwAABPq9UDWj:20140711192106:s (http://www.grainger.com/product/2CWU2?gclid=CLrmzL79vb8CFZJbfgodGFIA8A&cm_mmc=PPC:GooglePLA-_-Fleet%20and%20Vehicle%20Maintenance-_-Automotive%20Electrical-_-2CWU2&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=2CWU2&ef_id=UgqOXwAABPq9UDWj:20140711192106:s)

not a congruous line on the thing.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on July 11, 2014, 01:08:29 PM
I'm so incongruous, I like it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on July 15, 2014, 05:00:13 PM
OK, brand is Italian (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/bimota-bb4-concept-oberdan-bezzi/) is Italian, at least

(http://i2.wp.com/www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Oberdan-Bezzi-Design-Bimota-BB4RR-Streetfighter-Concept.jpg?resize=635%2C445)

(http://i2.wp.com/www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Oberdan-Bezzi-Design-Bimota-BB4R-Sport-Fighter-Concept-1.jpg?resize=635%2C445)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on July 15, 2014, 06:58:10 PM
 I like it!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on July 15, 2014, 07:55:15 PM
Quote from: OneTrack on July 15, 2014, 05:00:13 PM
OK, brand is Italian (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/bimota-bb4-concept-oberdan-bezzi/) is Italian, at least
Does that mean it has a plastic tank?  ;D A nose fairing like that in #2 would be cool on my 796 though.  ;) Always wanted an M796ST...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on July 15, 2014, 11:10:20 PM
More PhotoChopTerbation.  :P
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on July 16, 2014, 03:42:25 AM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on July 15, 2014, 07:55:15 PM
Does that mean it has a plastic tank?  ;D A nose fairing like that in #2 would be cool on my 796 though.  ;) Always wanted an M796ST...
visit the link . . . there are a few more variations
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on July 16, 2014, 05:52:34 AM
The top one reminds me of an MV Augusta.. I prefer the bottomone though with the nose fairing.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 16, 2014, 04:15:58 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on July 15, 2014, 11:10:20 PM
More PhotoChopTerbation.  :P

So tired of Oberdan.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on July 23, 2014, 06:14:27 AM
Hopefully not a derby, pretty cool scrambler build:

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/10575119_720433614686002_3467767153049782954_o_zps9b3a6b66.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/10575119_720433614686002_3467767153049782954_o_zps9b3a6b66.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on July 23, 2014, 06:22:31 AM
^^ I like  [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on July 23, 2014, 08:09:12 AM
Quote from: ChrisK on July 23, 2014, 06:14:27 AM
Hopefully not a derby, pretty cool scrambler build:

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/10575119_720433614686002_3467767153049782954_o_zps9b3a6b66.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/10575119_720433614686002_3467767153049782954_o_zps9b3a6b66.jpg.html)

:o [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

That's awesome!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on July 23, 2014, 09:14:18 AM
Quote from: ChrisK on July 23, 2014, 06:14:27 AM
Hopefully not a derby, pretty cool scrambler build:

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/10575119_720433614686002_3467767153049782954_o_zps9b3a6b66.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/10575119_720433614686002_3467767153049782954_o_zps9b3a6b66.jpg.html)
[drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on July 23, 2014, 05:19:56 PM
(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/10498216_10203382636580069_2011396032905256788_o.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/10497498_10203382636900077_3896121247599376317_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on July 23, 2014, 05:28:13 PM
A lot of money and effort.

Yet a Pantah lump that still has the Weber on it.

:-\
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: thorn14 on July 23, 2014, 06:39:12 PM
What's the point of the oil cooler lines going to themselves instead of just being blocked?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on July 24, 2014, 11:23:30 AM
Cool for some not cool for some

(https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/10464256_305515806297920_4479275020426216937_n.png)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 24, 2014, 07:33:42 PM
Quote from: thorn14 on July 23, 2014, 06:39:12 PM
What's the point of the oil cooler lines going to themselves instead of just being blocked?

Minimal cooling...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on July 24, 2014, 09:40:47 PM
Quote from: OneTrack on July 24, 2014, 11:23:30 AM
Cool for some not cool for some

(https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/10464256_305515806297920_4479275020426216937_n.png)

Cool!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ute on July 25, 2014, 05:40:56 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-73ciyVcyU6w/U82FV-WSXrI/AAAAAAAAE0U/nMYFpNbyoeU/s1600/IMG_31178772427614.jpeg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: abby normal on July 25, 2014, 06:28:34 PM
What's a 'ducato'?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on July 25, 2014, 09:48:49 PM
It's the name of an artist who doesn't like to get sued.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on July 26, 2014, 12:05:31 PM
Quote from: Buckethead on July 25, 2014, 09:48:49 PM
It's the name of an artist who doesn't like to get sued.
What's wrong with a stiff cup of java?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on July 26, 2014, 02:37:48 PM
Quote from: abby normal on July 25, 2014, 06:28:34 PM
What's a 'ducato'?

http://www.fiat.com.au/ducato (http://www.fiat.com.au/ducato)

THIS is a Ducato.. I think someone is trying to be funny...

(http://www.fiatprofessional.com/com/CMSEN/PublishingImages/imagesUpload/Modelli/Ducato_Merci/Multimedia/Esterni/DucatoM_Zoom.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on July 27, 2014, 12:41:40 PM
The winner of the Garage Contest at WDW 2014

(http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/diverse%20uinteressant/CAM00030_zps3728a798.jpg)

(http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/diverse%20uinteressant/CAM00031_zpsea257a21.jpg)

(http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/diverse%20uinteressant/CAM00029_zps28468261.jpg)

(http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/diverse%20uinteressant/CAM00032_zps9e2463be.jpg)


And another few goodies..
(http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/WDW%202014/CAM00025_zps7b5a26b5.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: thorn14 on July 27, 2014, 12:47:01 PM
Love me some funny front ends.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on August 02, 2014, 06:47:38 AM
Naked Super Leggera

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3873/14806970394_7b5fd1365d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oyrAr1)Ducati-1199-Superleggera-stripped-TBB14 2 (https://flic.kr/p/oyrAr1) by ricknieto (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
Title: Re: Re: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on August 02, 2014, 07:21:13 AM
Quote from: Duck Off on August 02, 2014, 06:47:38 AM
Naked Super Leggera

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3873/14806970394_7b5fd1365d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oyrAr1)Ducati-1199-Superleggera-stripped-TBB14 2 (https://flic.kr/p/oyrAr1) by ricknieto (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
Not a fan.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on August 02, 2014, 11:46:01 PM
It is missing a few "things" for that to qualify as working motorcycle  [coffee]
Title: Re: Re: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ahks on August 03, 2014, 07:49:35 AM
Quote from: HotIce on August 02, 2014, 11:46:01 PM
It is missing a few "things" for that to qualify as working motorcycle  [coffee]
Like what? Looks functional, at a minimum.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on August 03, 2014, 08:18:21 AM
A tank?  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on August 03, 2014, 11:19:16 AM
I think it's just had bodywork and some other stuff removed for pics.

Not intended to be ridden that way.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MendoDave on August 03, 2014, 11:57:06 AM
Quote from: ChrisK on July 23, 2014, 06:14:27 AM
Hopefully not a derby, pretty cool scrambler build:

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/10575119_720433614686002_3467767153049782954_o_zps9b3a6b66.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/chriskuecker/media/10575119_720433614686002_3467767153049782954_o_zps9b3a6b66.jpg.html)

I keep thinking I need to something like that to my bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: krolik on August 03, 2014, 02:47:59 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on August 03, 2014, 11:19:16 AM
I think it's just had bodywork and some other stuff removed for pics.

Not intended to be ridden that way.

It's a picture from Cycle World, showing what it looks like under the bodywork.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on August 05, 2014, 06:33:55 AM
Here's one possibility of what a Naked 1199 Panigale Streetfighter might've looked like...

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3865/14832820551_c3e0fe0426_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oAJ5Mn)Ducati-1199-Panigale-S-Streetfighter-Motorrad-Hertrampf-1 (https://flic.kr/p/oAJ5Mn) by ricknieto (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr


http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/popular/ducati-1199-panigale-streetfighter-hertrampf/ (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/popular/ducati-1199-panigale-streetfighter-hertrampf/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on August 05, 2014, 10:44:36 AM
(http://www.eurospares.com/ql_p2.jpg)

(http://www.eurospares.com/ql_p1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on August 05, 2014, 11:28:06 AM
Kill it!

Kill it with fire!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 05, 2014, 02:55:06 PM
Fugly has a new standard.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on August 05, 2014, 03:29:21 PM
Vespa inspired design?   ??? :P
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on August 05, 2014, 05:46:41 PM
Tony was so far out he couldn't see the box with binoculars.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Grampa on August 05, 2014, 06:06:29 PM
Mega Force !
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 07, 2014, 04:52:26 AM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/imagejpg3_zpsa758065a.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/imagejpg4_zpsd8c544a6.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/imagejpg2_zpsf8ae0b43.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 07, 2014, 05:46:23 AM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/imagejpg1_zps5227fde5.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 07, 2014, 05:50:03 AM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/EA949426-58F3-4BED-A8B5-F129B38EEB42_zpsphzuhepf.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on August 07, 2014, 07:47:48 AM
Many of them are beautiful creations, but I'm soon fed up with cafe racer bikes  :-\

I expect to see a new trend in a year or two... custom faired bikes  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on August 07, 2014, 08:12:07 AM
Quote from: stopintime on August 07, 2014, 07:47:48 AM
Many of them are beautiful creations, but I'm soon fed up with cafe racer bikes  :-\

I expect to see a new trend in a year or two... custom faired bikes  [thumbsup]
[thumbsup]

Never minded "true" cafe bikes back in the day. Even owned a Rickman Matisse for a while in the '70's..., but all these "caffed" bikes seem more punk than cafe..., like a woman with no derriere.  ???

Can't grasp the chopped tail look on modern modded bikes either. To me they look "incomplete".

Faired would be cool..., but they'll screw that up too...  [roll] With the exception of the "fly in the paint", there was nothing wrong with the original!

(http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Ducati%20750SS%2075%20%202.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: caperix on August 07, 2014, 10:02:25 AM
Quote from: stopintime on August 07, 2014, 07:47:48 AM
Many of them are beautiful creations, but I'm soon fed up with cafe racer bikes  :-\

I expect to see a new trend in a year or two... custom faired bikes  [thumbsup]

Trends do come and go, the "Cafe bike" is the lattest in bike to build.  Funny how alot of chopper shops are doing them now that the Chopper fad has died down.  As far as custom bike trends go the cafe bikes are the ones I find my self liking the most.  I still prefer the older bike with more modern suspension look.  Here is an interesting article on the custom bike scene, I don't agree with everything but he does make some good points.
http://www.bikeexif.com/authenticity (http://www.bikeexif.com/authenticity)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MendoDave on August 07, 2014, 10:35:21 AM
Interesting. But I don't need him to tell me what I should like either.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on August 07, 2014, 01:19:39 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on August 07, 2014, 08:12:07 AM

With the exception of the "fly in the paint", there was nothing wrong with the original!

"fly in the paint" ??
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on August 07, 2014, 02:24:49 PM
Quote from: 1.21GW on August 07, 2014, 01:19:39 PM
"fly in the paint" ??

(http://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachments/vintage/54323d1252376518-long-lost-ducati-re-emerges-fly-tank-s.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on August 07, 2014, 04:01:42 PM
there was, at some point, a greenframe (i think, 75 900ss maybe?) supplied to someone with a rather unfortunate (for it anyway) fly under the clear coat on the fuel tank.  it is now the stuff of legend, etc.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on August 07, 2014, 04:33:14 PM
Quote from: brad black on August 07, 2014, 04:01:42 PM
there was, at some point, a greenframe (i think, 75 900ss maybe?) supplied to someone with a rather unfortunate (for it anyway) fly under the clear coat on the fuel tank.  it is now the stuff of legend, etc.
Couldn't have been THAT uncommon on a '73 750 SS as I nearly bought one in NJ like that myself! Bought an early R90S instead.
Title: Re: Re: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on August 07, 2014, 04:46:13 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on August 07, 2014, 02:24:49 PM
(http://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachments/vintage/54323d1252376518-long-lost-ducati-re-emerges-fly-tank-s.jpg)
Want! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 07, 2014, 05:01:22 PM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/imagejpg1_zpsaafb1a9d.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on August 07, 2014, 05:24:07 PM
Trav, nice one..., but anything looks great on the lawn at Pebble Beach!  ;) Son is headed out there on Tuesday for a week to work this auction and no doubt watch the Gooding auction. http://rickcole.com/ (http://rickcole.com/) Too bad he's not taking snaps..., but he DID send that snap in this thread of Hailwood's TT-winning Ducati,  :)

This 750 was based on Hailwood's 500 GP MV IIRC. One of the nicest for sure but VERY expensive even back then!

Here's a faired version:

(http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20%20A/MV%20Agusta%20750S%2073.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 07, 2014, 07:06:08 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on August 07, 2014, 05:24:07 PM
Here's a faired version:

(http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20%20A/MV%20Agusta%20750S%2073.jpg)
Looks even better with the fairing.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 11, 2014, 08:19:02 AM
That belongs in the craptastic bikes thread
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on August 11, 2014, 12:27:09 PM
Quote from: Mendo Dave 3.0 on August 11, 2014, 11:48:28 AM
No. slight thread jack. But what I'm talking about relates somewhat to things I would like on my Ducati, and there isn't really a need to start a whole new thread about that.
I disagree.

It doesn't belong in here, and if there are functional elements on a bike you think Ducati should adopt, what better reason for a new thread?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 11, 2014, 04:36:57 PM
Something about this bike just called my attention . . .

(https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10530737_603618909756139_2646639095327698442_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on August 11, 2014, 05:09:37 PM
Quote from: The Last In Line on August 11, 2014, 04:36:57 PM
Something about this bike just called my attention . . .

(https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10530737_603618909756139_2646639095327698442_n.jpg)

Thats a nicely modded Carl Fogerty! They've got a used Foggy at my local Duc Shop. Its not that nice though. Pretty much stock.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 11, 2014, 05:11:18 PM
looking at it with more detail, the swing arm is what caught my attention
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on August 11, 2014, 05:59:02 PM
Quote from: The Last In Line on August 11, 2014, 04:36:57 PM
Something about this bike just called my attention . . .

(https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10530737_603618909756139_2646639095327698442_n.jpg)

Ok, school me: what is the black (w red accents) horizontal bar sticking out from alternate and going to the coolant radiator?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on August 11, 2014, 06:15:36 PM
Quote from: 1.21GW on August 11, 2014, 05:59:02 PM
Ok, school me: what is the black (w red accents) horizontal bar sticking out from alternate and going to the coolant radiator?
Water pump cover with an aftermarket...Saamco perhaps...hose.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on August 11, 2014, 06:21:19 PM
Thanks.

Something learned today?   Check!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on August 11, 2014, 07:03:32 PM
Quote from: 1.21GW on August 11, 2014, 06:21:19 PM
Thanks.

Something learned today?   Check!

Minor details, but.....

It's an aluminum tube, black, in this case.
Originally they were clear anodized, so were silver.
With a short section of (red) rubber hose on both the radiator and pump ends.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on August 12, 2014, 01:03:37 PM
(http://www.duccutters.com/RedondaMotors-Indiana650cc/IMG%5F2778.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on August 12, 2014, 02:21:55 PM
That...

Looks like it could be a hell of a lot of fun.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on August 12, 2014, 03:50:27 PM
Quote from: Dirty Duc on August 12, 2014, 01:03:37 PM
(http://www.duccutters.com/RedondaMotors-Indiana650cc/IMG%5F2778.JPG)

I want one of these.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 12, 2014, 03:54:01 PM
Quote from: Dirty Duc on August 12, 2014, 01:03:37 PM
(http://www.duccutters.com/RedondaMotors-Indiana650cc/IMG%5F2778.JPG)

Indiana frame
Alazzurra front wheel
????? Forks
NCR clutch cover

Me rikey
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on August 12, 2014, 04:02:49 PM
A little more info, and more pics here (http://duccutters.com/RedondaMotors-Indiana650cc.tpl#.U-qcjfldVrU).
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on August 12, 2014, 05:38:01 PM
 What a great use of an Indiana!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lazylightnin717 on August 12, 2014, 07:02:38 PM
Quote from: The Last In Line on August 11, 2014, 04:36:57 PM
Something about this bike just called my attention . . .

(https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10530737_603618909756139_2646639095327698442_n.jpg)

Dear Lord God please let me have this bike  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on August 12, 2014, 11:25:20 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on August 12, 2014, 03:54:01 PM
Indiana frame
Alazzurra front wheel
????? Forks
NCR clutch cover

Me rikey

That looks good but it would burn your right thigh in a hot second. Pun intended.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on August 13, 2014, 04:49:16 AM
Quote from: lazylightnin717 on August 12, 2014, 07:02:38 PM
Dear Lord God please let me have this bike  [drool]

ok.  it's yours.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: caperix on August 13, 2014, 06:12:38 AM
Quote from: Dirty Duc on August 12, 2014, 01:03:37 PM
(http://www.duccutters.com/RedondaMotors-Indiana650cc/IMG%5F2778.JPG)

That is why I am waiting for more pics of the Scrambler to be released. From the spy shots it looks similar to this bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ChrisK on August 13, 2014, 06:38:22 AM
Quote from: Dirty Duc on August 12, 2014, 01:03:37 PM
(http://www.duccutters.com/RedondaMotors-Indiana650cc/IMG%5F2778.JPG)

Missing a rock guard belly pan, which would be easy to make with that frame. Other than that, that thing is sweet!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on August 13, 2014, 06:47:33 AM
Alright.

I'll be the party pooper.  I hate the frame.

My DR650 said it thinks the frame looks OK though.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on August 13, 2014, 07:32:38 AM
+1.  Although "hate" is strong.  Just not a great looking frame and the white only makes it stand out more.

I also agree with Mad Duck re thigh burn.

Still, if this were the scrambler, I'd buy it.  Looks fun!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lazylightnin717 on August 13, 2014, 12:04:30 PM
Quote from: brad black on August 13, 2014, 04:49:16 AM
ok.  it's yours.

Can I maybe have Jennifer Aniston too please?

Thank you
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 13, 2014, 12:39:13 PM
Quote from: lazylightnin717 on August 13, 2014, 12:04:30 PM
Can I maybe have Jennifer Aniston too please?

Thank you
I'll throw in Lisa Kudrow, OK?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on August 13, 2014, 03:09:18 PM
Quote from: The Last In Line on August 13, 2014, 12:39:13 PM
I'll throw in Lisa Kudrow, OK?
Was that before or after the nose job?  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 13, 2014, 03:10:08 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on August 13, 2014, 03:09:18 PM
Was that before or after the nose job?  ;D
still quite hot 50+ woman . . .
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on August 13, 2014, 03:23:08 PM
Back to bikes please.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on August 13, 2014, 03:27:12 PM
Pardon the phone snap. From Bonhams at Pebble Beach today. Can't seem to find the bike details online. Guess I'm dull.  :-[

(http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/396932-2/Bonhams+2014+Pebble+Ducatis_DxO.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on August 13, 2014, 05:08:08 PM
Ooooooh....

That single on the right with the jellymould tank...

OMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOM!

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lazylightnin717 on August 13, 2014, 06:27:04 PM
(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy130/rappevan/DSC03189_zps3b75c48e.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/rappevan/media/DSC03189_zps3b75c48e.jpg.html)v

(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy130/rappevan/DSC03219_zps4a53c9f8.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/rappevan/media/DSC03219_zps4a53c9f8.jpg.html)

(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy130/rappevan/DSC03252_zpsdf07bf62.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/rappevan/media/DSC03252_zpsdf07bf62.jpg.html)

(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy130/rappevan/IMG_0533_zpseef3d3e1.jpg) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/rappevan/media/IMG_0533_zpseef3d3e1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on August 14, 2014, 09:40:36 AM
Quote from: Dirty Duc on August 12, 2014, 01:03:37 PM
(http://www.duccutters.com/RedondaMotors-Indiana650cc/IMG%5F2778.JPG)

Correct me if I'm wrong here, please. It looks like the air intake for the horizontal cylinder carb is facing forward right behind the front fender. Somehow I think that is just plain wrong.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 14, 2014, 06:50:56 PM
Quote from: MadDuck on August 14, 2014, 09:40:36 AM
Correct me if I'm wrong here, please. It looks like the air intake for the horizontal cylinder carb is facing forward right behind the front fender. Somehow I think that is just plain wrong.

Pretty much every ducati before about 85 had the carb there. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on August 14, 2014, 10:24:02 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on August 14, 2014, 06:50:56 PM
Pretty much every ducati before about 85 had the carb there. 

Now that I keep looking the air intake can't be for the horizontal cylinder; can it? It could be for the vertical cyl but it would still be a bad idea for placement even if they did produce them like that.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on August 14, 2014, 10:28:03 PM
I think they have individual velocity stacks on each carb. You can see the one for the vertical cylinder behind the one for the horizontal in that picture.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Privateer on August 23, 2014, 10:33:48 AM
i feel like this has been posted before but I couldn't find it

(http://38.media.tumblr.com/361b017ea41b87229aa3731d44c56984/tumblr_nandcciktr1t0p6xyo1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 23, 2014, 10:37:50 AM
Vlaflip paint scheme  [laugh]

This is how a Paso should have looked.   [drool]

(http://www.postdiluvian.org/~mason/moto/mybikes/yellow-duck-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on August 23, 2014, 10:51:49 AM
Quote from: Privateer on August 23, 2014, 10:33:48 AM
i feel like this has been posted before but I couldn't find it

(http://38.media.tumblr.com/361b017ea41b87229aa3731d44c56984/tumblr_nandcciktr1t0p6xyo1_500.jpg)
So 2005 with that fat tire  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on August 23, 2014, 11:25:06 AM
Quote from: Privateer on August 23, 2014, 10:33:48 AM
i feel like this has been posted before but I couldn't find it

(http://38.media.tumblr.com/361b017ea41b87229aa3731d44c56984/tumblr_nandcciktr1t0p6xyo1_500.jpg)
I seem to recall this as one of the Monster Challenge bikes... extended swingarm and some other stuff.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on September 06, 2014, 09:07:34 AM
(https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10645255_581428515302692_46705298207124483_n.jpg?oh=7825d1788606e1344f28a9e5eba903a5&oe=54A94E69)

(https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10659408_581428718636005_6311176121030771031_n.jpg?oh=fd1a85b70a235102db7104e8e3ccb76c&oe=548336E9)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on September 06, 2014, 09:18:06 AM
Quote from: The Last In Line on September 06, 2014, 09:07:34 AM
(https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10645255_581428515302692_46705298207124483_n.jpg?oh=7825d1788606e1344f28a9e5eba903a5&oe=54A94E69)
[drool] [drool] [drool]
I want I want I want.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on September 06, 2014, 09:19:15 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on September 06, 2014, 09:18:06 AM
[drool] [drool] [drool]
I want I want I want.
Clean up in aisle 4, clean up in aisle 4
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: krolik on September 06, 2014, 09:24:45 AM
Bimota makes a scrambler?!?!  ???
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on September 06, 2014, 09:51:21 AM
Too bad I'm 5' 8".  :'( Like those cans. What was the engine donor?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on September 06, 2014, 10:28:23 AM
ooh ooh ooh!  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on September 06, 2014, 10:32:06 AM
 It has an 1100 motor.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on September 06, 2014, 10:42:22 AM
Quote from: Dirty Duc on August 23, 2014, 11:25:06 AM
I seem to recall this as one of the Monster Challenge bikes... extended swingarm and some other stuff.

Yeah I saw this baby in person at Moto-GP Indy. Friggin Beautiful!!  [drool] It won the Monster Challenge that year. Gorgeous bike. Then a bunch of the top Ducati Exec's that were there all signed the tank in White Sharpie (I was aghast  >:( ) The guy who built it has Ducati tatooed across his knuckles. Nice guy obviously very talented.

(https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6083/6117344451_1b74a3e9a8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ajyZo4)IMG_2823 (https://flic.kr/p/ajyZo4) by ricknieto (https://www.flickr.com/people/65036619@N04/), on Flickr

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3851/14971717047_36ba6b62ee_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oNZXSx)IMG_2887 (https://flic.kr/p/oNZXSx) by ricknieto (https://www.flickr.com/people/65036619@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on September 06, 2014, 10:19:47 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on September 06, 2014, 09:18:06 AM
[drool] [drool] [drool]
I want I want I want.

..and Ung, you can have one for only 39k

http://www.bikesales.com.au/demo/AG-AD-333681/2014-Bimota-DB10-Bimotard?gclid=CPWm6_itzsACFZMrvQodXiEAjw (http://www.bikesales.com.au/demo/AG-AD-333681/2014-Bimota-DB10-Bimotard?gclid=CPWm6_itzsACFZMrvQodXiEAjw)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on September 07, 2014, 01:32:28 AM
Quote from: brimo on September 06, 2014, 10:19:47 PM
..and Ung, you can have one for only 39k

http://www.bikesales.com.au/demo/AG-AD-333681/2014-Bimota-DB10-Bimotard?gclid=CPWm6_itzsACFZMrvQodXiEAjw (http://www.bikesales.com.au/demo/AG-AD-333681/2014-Bimota-DB10-Bimotard?gclid=CPWm6_itzsACFZMrvQodXiEAjw)
Eh?  That ^ is DB10 Brimoturd.  Not interested. 

I wants me a DBx.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on September 07, 2014, 06:10:58 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/vONLpq3.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: thorn14 on September 07, 2014, 07:34:41 AM
Shouldn't have any problem getting behind that bubble.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on September 07, 2014, 11:35:16 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on September 07, 2014, 01:32:28 AM
Eh?  That ^ is DB10 Brimoturd.  Not interested. 

I wants me a DBx.

Then change the tires.............. [Dolph]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on September 07, 2014, 07:11:57 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/funcxbj.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on September 07, 2014, 08:33:19 PM
Nice.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brimo on September 07, 2014, 11:58:21 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on September 07, 2014, 01:32:28 AM
Eh?  That ^ is DB10 Brimoturd.  Not interested. 

I wants me a DBx.

Sorry Ungeziefer, they both look pretty much the same to me.  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 09, 2014, 07:40:55 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on September 07, 2014, 07:11:57 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/funcxbj.jpg)

that's like a 1.74 gal tank
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on September 09, 2014, 07:44:56 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on September 09, 2014, 07:40:55 PM
that's like a 1.74 gal tank

Along with a dozen other harebrained things about that ride.  :-\
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 09, 2014, 08:02:14 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on September 09, 2014, 07:44:56 PM
Along with a dozen other harebrained things about that ride.  :-\

(http://st.houzz.com/simgs/bed11ecf0233b624_4-2416/modern-kitchen-tools.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 12, 2014, 08:37:30 AM
Spondon with Paso 906 engine, 900ss fairing/seat

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t31.0-8/p600x600/10658715_793242244066139_8650840113668457855_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on September 12, 2014, 01:57:57 PM
Paso motor in a VFR chassis. Superlight tail/SS fairing is obvious enough. Must be a VFR tank. Maybe a VFR 400 or 750 chassis, not sure. 916 wheel/swingarm or just wheel conversion? Interesting to see more pics.

Nice RC3O in the background.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on September 12, 2014, 03:17:07 PM
it's a spondon chassis.

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=spondon+ducati&rlz=1C1EODB_enAU546AU549&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=667&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=n3ATVMixJsuA8gXPg4HoBQ&ved=0CBwQsAQ (https://www.google.com.au/search?q=spondon+ducati&rlz=1C1EODB_enAU546AU549&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=667&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=n3ATVMixJsuA8gXPg4HoBQ&ved=0CBwQsAQ)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on September 12, 2014, 03:22:42 PM
Ah yeah, it's even got the same ribs running along as a VFR. That's right, there was another one like that with a Lavvy motor iirc. So Spondon probably supplied their own rear end, or 916 grafted on?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 13, 2014, 04:30:49 AM
Yup, 916 swing arm . Bolts right up to a 906.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on September 14, 2014, 02:46:18 PM

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HMD6Zkgfmoo/VBYJ39dmOMI/AAAAAAAAS98/QKkc1lgwoQM/w1337-h891-no/032.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oqkhJq2_dhI/VBYJw754v3I/AAAAAAAAS70/m-eLTQxOz50/w1337-h891-no/006.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-hpwJ8vG1c24/VBYJv2nf8AI/AAAAAAAAS7s/Fi-Ppro1Mrw/w1337-h891-no/002.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YQdoFuk6rBo/VBYJ6RdcWiI/AAAAAAAAS-0/xrlwike67EQ/w1337-h891-no/042.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Zw0nt5XXL0w/VBYJv4p7y_I/AAAAAAAAS7g/bdXagHctRjg/w1337-h891-no/005.jpg)



Original article on BikeExif:

http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-cafe-racer (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-cafe-racer)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 15, 2014, 08:07:23 AM
Quote from: HotIce on September 14, 2014, 02:46:18 PM
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Zw0nt5XXL0w/VBYJv4p7y_I/AAAAAAAAS7g/bdXagHctRjg/w1337-h891-no/005.jpg)

Original article on BikeExif:

http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-cafe-racer (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-cafe-racer)

ouch!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on September 15, 2014, 08:14:15 AM
(http://www.renardmotorcycles.com/en/img/frontpage/renard_01.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on September 15, 2014, 08:29:43 AM
Quote from: Dirty Duc on September 15, 2014, 08:14:15 AM
(http://www.renardmotorcycles.com/en/img/frontpage/renard_01.jpg)

Wow.  Now that's cool & fresh & different!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on September 15, 2014, 09:16:46 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on September 15, 2014, 08:07:23 AM
ouch!
No like?  [coffee]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on September 15, 2014, 10:28:42 AM
Form over function at it's best.  Wonder how the fairing works out in wind.....  Or does it funnel air back to cool the massive rear brake?

Thing looks designed to slow the bike down.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NuTTs on September 17, 2014, 06:07:51 AM
Quote from: The ModFather on August 02, 2014, 06:47:38 AM
Naked Super Leggera

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3873/14806970394_7b5fd1365d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oyrAr1)Ducati-1199-Superleggera-stripped-TBB14 2 (https://flic.kr/p/oyrAr1) by ricknieto (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

Put a fork in me, 'cause I'm done  :o :o [drool] [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on September 17, 2014, 03:14:10 PM
Quote from: Skybarney on September 15, 2014, 10:28:42 AM
Thing looks designed to slow the bike down.

It's a Guzzi engine.

"Slowing it down" implies that it was ever going fast to start with.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on September 17, 2014, 04:28:21 PM
Quote from: Buckethead on September 17, 2014, 03:14:10 PM
It's a Guzzi engine.

"Slowing it down" implies that it was ever going fast to start with.

(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/3929017344/hE98D8B42/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on September 17, 2014, 05:17:59 PM
(http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/cat.gif)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on September 18, 2014, 12:30:57 PM
Quote from: NuTTs on September 17, 2014, 06:07:51 AM
Put a fork in me, 'cause I'm done  :o :o [drool] [drool]
Yep. A nekit Pani is just about the sexiest bike in my eyes...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on September 18, 2014, 12:33:58 PM
Computered up but still neat..
(http://i61.tinypic.com/zsrh4m.jpg)

(http://i62.tinypic.com/w1ftwn.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on September 18, 2014, 12:48:30 PM
Quote from: memper on September 18, 2014, 12:30:57 PM
Yep. A nekit Pani is just about the sexiest bike in my eyes...

You have Transformers Disease?  [roll] Or is it the Borg?  [thumbsdown]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on September 18, 2014, 12:49:37 PM
I can smell roasted ass with the first sketch w/out heat shield  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 18, 2014, 01:32:22 PM
Quote from: HotIce on September 18, 2014, 12:49:37 PM
I can smell roasted ass with the first sketch w/out heat shield  ;D

is that a particularly favored fragrance with you?  :-D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on September 18, 2014, 02:40:32 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on September 18, 2014, 01:32:22 PM
is that a particularly favored fragrance with you?  :-D
I got the shield in mine  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on September 19, 2014, 04:23:25 AM
Quote from: Dirty Duc on September 15, 2014, 08:14:15 AM
(http://www.renardmotorcycles.com/en/img/frontpage/renard_01.jpg)
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [puke]

Quote from: Duck-Stew on September 15, 2014, 08:29:43 AM
Wow.  Now that's cool & fresh & different!  [thumbsup]
(http://www.virginmedia.com/images/worstcameos-johnmcenroe-590x350.jpg)


Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on October 07, 2014, 10:10:57 PM
Can be yours for 23 g on  Craigs List LA.
(http://images.craigslist.org/00707_lj5OXOC5xQE_600x450.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DesmoDog on October 12, 2014, 07:11:00 AM
How about a 160 Monza Jr to add to the mix? I don't think this was done the last time I signed on here, forgive me if I already posted it!

(http://www.teamyikes.com/160/Pics/IMG_4223_xl.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: abby normal on October 12, 2014, 08:04:10 AM
Very nice.  Is there even a screen over the intake?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DesmoDog on October 12, 2014, 05:08:13 PM
Quote from: abby normal on October 12, 2014, 08:04:10 AM
Very nice.  Is there even a screen over the intake?

No screen. Hey, if you want to get double digit horsepower you need to make some compromises!

Seriously though, the bike sees maybe 50 miles per year. It's at 0 miles so far this year. If I ever decide to actually use it I'll put something else on it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on October 12, 2014, 07:51:28 PM
If you have it jetted for that stack, a conical K&N of the same diameter will direct and flow the same amount of air with no change of jetting, or at least that's been my experience.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on October 13, 2014, 01:08:43 AM
Quote from: DesmoDog on October 12, 2014, 07:11:00 AM
How about a 160 Monza Jr to add to the mix? I don't think this was done the last time I signed on here, forgive me if I already posted it!

(http://www.teamyikes.com/160/Pics/IMG_4223_xl.jpg)

Gorgeous!!! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on October 13, 2014, 11:36:47 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/1506015_716961818337925_1920405146_n.jpg?oh=3e0441d295fb09dcaa6838f554206370&oe=54B96FF4&__gda__=1420886749_f6c6103c57df464020320b1f3800e83c)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stonemaster on October 14, 2014, 12:33:33 AM
Quote from: Desert Dust on October 13, 2014, 11:36:47 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/1506015_716961818337925_1920405146_n.jpg?oh=3e0441d295fb09dcaa6838f554206370&oe=54B96FF4&__gda__=1420886749_f6c6103c57df464020320b1f3800e83c)
got any more info on this DD?
almost looks like a xr 750 tank and seat
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on October 14, 2014, 11:04:07 PM
It should be a 748 motor. The class limit is 750 cc.  Back in the day (70s-80s) guys would put their motor of choice in Champion, Trackmaster, or Hindel specialty frames. The companies selling the frames also sold tanks, seats, and body work to match. Then select your wheels, tires, brakes, & suspension and go racing! This looks like the old Champion design if I had to guess.   
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on October 15, 2014, 05:22:55 AM
That looks like an air-cooled DS1100 engine. Perhaps it was de-stroked in order to meet a 750cc limit.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on October 15, 2014, 05:47:07 AM
Anyone familiar with this FIAT Shifty? A buddy of mine in the UK is interested.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201194556040?_trksid=p2060778.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201194556040?_trksid=p2060778.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 15, 2014, 07:16:52 AM
Quote from: The ModFather on October 15, 2014, 05:47:07 AM
Anyone familiar with this FIAT Shifty? A buddy of mine in the UK is interested.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201194556040?_trksid=p2060778.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201194556040?_trksid=p2060778.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

oh god.. my eyes..

I think that F is actually a "T"
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on October 15, 2014, 10:18:41 AM
Quote from: Desert Dust on October 14, 2014, 11:04:07 PM
It should be a 748 motor. The class limit is 750 cc.  Back in the day (70s-80s) guys would put their motor of choice in Champion, Trackmaster, or Hindel specialty frames. The companies selling the frames also sold tanks, seats, and body work to match. Then select your wheels, tires, brakes, & suspension and go racing! This looks like the old Champion design if I had to guess.   

Quote from: Travman on October 15, 2014, 05:22:55 AM
That looks like an air-cooled DS1100 engine. Perhaps it was de-stroked in order to meet a 750cc limit.

per :
http://amaproracing.cdn.racersites.com/assets/AMAP-FT-2014-Approved-Twins-Engines.pdf (http://amaproracing.cdn.racersites.com/assets/AMAP-FT-2014-Approved-Twins-Engines.pdf)

2014 AMA Pro Flat Track Approved Twins Engines

Aprilia:
RSV 1000, 550
BMW:
FS 800 GT/ GS/ R
Buell:
CR1125/ XBR/ 1200
Ducati:
748, 848,other air cooled
H-D:
XR 750/ XR1200/ 883
Honda:
RS 750/ NC700X
Kawasaki:
650 Ninja
KTM:
990 Super Duke
Suzuki:
SV/ DL 1000,SV 650
Triumph:
Bonneville Scrambler, America, Speedmaster
Yamaha:
Tenere 750/ Super Tenere 1200/ Bolt
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on October 15, 2014, 10:48:50 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on October 15, 2014, 10:18:41 AM
per :
http://amaproracing.cdn.racersites.com/assets/AMAP-FT-2014-Approved-Twins-Engines.pdf (http://amaproracing.cdn.racersites.com/assets/AMAP-FT-2014-Approved-Twins-Engines.pdf)

2014 AMA Pro Flat Track Approved Twins Engines

Aprilia:
RSV 1000, 550
BMW:
FS 800 GT/ GS/ R
Buell:
CR1125/ XBR/ 1200
Ducati:
748, 848,other air cooled
H-D:
XR 750/ XR1200/ 883
Honda:
RS 750/ NC700X
Kawasaki:
650 Ninja
KTM:
990 Super Duke
Suzuki:
SV/ DL 1000,SV 650
Triumph:
Bonneville Scrambler, America, Speedmaster
Yamaha:
Tenere 750/ Super Tenere 1200/ Bolt

I am surprised about the motors over 750cc that are allowed today. Most guys do run 750 cc. I was at Pamona 1/2 mile last weekend and a 650 Kawasaki won the event over a slough of XR 750s. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 18, 2014, 02:19:57 AM
Yet another Scrambler....

(http://liveimages.motoring.com.au/bikesales/general/editorial/ge4898040722991312807.jpg?height=700&aspect=FitWithinNoPad&width=1050)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: abby normal on October 18, 2014, 07:59:15 AM
Anyone know anything about the fiat shifty?  The description
Seems to indicate it was built by a private party using
A fiat engine and other scavenged bits.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on October 18, 2014, 09:49:22 AM
Quote from: abby normal on October 18, 2014, 07:59:15 AM
Anyone know anything about the fiat shifty?  The description
Seems to indicate it was built by a private party using
A fiat engine and other scavenged bits.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=fiat+shifty+900 (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=fiat+shifty+900)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: abby normal on October 18, 2014, 04:39:24 PM
Yeah, thanks for that.  I was trying to expand the conversation
Around what appears to be a pretty rare bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on October 18, 2014, 07:21:46 PM
:D

It looks to me that it was some kind of abortive attempt at starting a motorcycle manufacturing company.  I'm sure the idea was solid on paper.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on October 18, 2014, 09:06:11 PM
I'm not so sure that it looked good on paper.
53 hp @ 5600 rpm, 45.6lb/ft @ 3000 rpm, and 592 lbs.

That's less power and the same peak torque as my M750, and ~200 lbs heavier.  :P

I'd imagine running costs were low.
Dunno how reliable Fiat 127 motors are.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on October 18, 2014, 09:15:49 PM
there's a reason that many things are rare.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on October 19, 2014, 12:53:06 PM
Too weird to live, too rare to die.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 19, 2014, 03:56:04 PM
Reminds me of an Amazonas.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on October 19, 2014, 07:57:58 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on October 19, 2014, 03:56:04 PM
Reminds me of an Amazonas.
I had never heard of this thing until now.  Thank you.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KPWKjIn19ZU/UM1VHKOY8EI/AAAAAAAAAm4/SCrwOQr6j90/s1600/Revenge+of+the+Amazonas.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on October 25, 2014, 02:32:08 PM
I heard there are Darmah fans around here  ;D

http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-darmah (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-darmah)


(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-IMEipeEjcGA/VEwBzbLzjxI/AAAAAAAAT9A/UV7y7tjDZVo/s2560/070-0505.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on October 25, 2014, 02:46:01 PM
Wow, that's a really nice looking bike!   [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on October 25, 2014, 03:06:22 PM
A buddy had an SS Darmah. Due to a parts shortage his came with polished rods/crank, ported heads, endurance racing cams, race valve job, polished case internals, etc. They scabbed up parts from the race shop to make up his bike. He regrets selling that one.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 26, 2014, 02:58:50 AM
I regret selling my Darmah too...

even though it was the single most unreliable piece of machinery I have ever had the frustration to own.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on October 26, 2014, 04:51:07 AM
I guess you would rebuild and rewire one if you found one now.  Thats what me mate did when he found factory race parts.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on October 26, 2014, 06:32:57 AM
A very well executed S4Rs

(https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10612898_833598060024723_5340810973913965286_n.jpg?oh=01c62738925adfbde10101f2b3717199&oe=54F54F37)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on October 28, 2014, 12:14:55 PM
Wow! Nice!!  [drool]

http://www.bikeexif.com/marcus-walz (http://www.bikeexif.com/marcus-walz)


(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Zzkjg7sLvcU/VE_nG-C6wZI/AAAAAAAAUCw/GcIpSy00baA/w1337-h893-no/Senna_Bike_4_1.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YUnEuUuZr6k/VE_nC1trCxI/AAAAAAAAUDA/UQ8IaK7Jwys/w1336-h892-no/DSC_2392.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-S0hAD38TeLo/VE_nHAba9mI/AAAAAAAAUC8/mJRQ-hXtDPo/w1336-h878-no/Senna_Bike_7.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on October 29, 2014, 10:52:02 AM
That is one of the nicer Guzzi's I have seen.  Full approval.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: dlearl476 on November 09, 2014, 09:35:58 PM
Quote from: abby normal on October 12, 2014, 08:04:10 AM
Very nice.  Is there even a screen over the intake?

That bike is from an era when motorcycle mechanics made $100/week, not $100/hour. :lol3
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on November 10, 2014, 09:32:58 AM
I just noticed the bar end signals!  I want some does anyone have any idea to who makes them?  They are simply gorgeous and I would swap out my Oberdons in a second flat.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 10, 2014, 09:57:34 AM
Quote from: Skybarney on November 10, 2014, 09:32:58 AM
I just noticed the bar end signals!  I want some does anyone have any idea to who makes them?  They are simply gorgeous and I would swap out my Oberdons in a second flat.

yeah, those are very cool
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on November 10, 2014, 11:23:44 AM
Those are probably Kellermann signals  8)  (I think MotoWheels sell Kellermann)

Check out the other Kellermann bar end signals AND the Motogadget version  [thumbsup]  (scroll down)

http://www.bikermart.co.uk/motorcycle_indicators.asp?pg=2 (http://www.bikermart.co.uk/motorcycle_indicators.asp?pg=2)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on November 10, 2014, 01:02:43 PM
Nice find!

These are them.  http://www.bikermart.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=200-249 (http://www.bikermart.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=200-249)

Anyone want some Oberons bar end signals?  Merry Chistmas to me, Merry Christmas to me. I love not having kids so Santa can leave moto-bits under the tree for me  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1KDS on November 22, 2014, 06:00:47 PM
Looks like a S2R 1000 motor, swingarm, gauge cluster and wheels on a 999 frame with 1098 forks to me, I like it.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qqdZsyLIcD4/UtkJVQFGB6I/AAAAAAAAVhE/6pomHD3_ho0/s1600/DSC08745.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K0BtzcFoIeM/UtkJYSRqllI/AAAAAAAAViA/CBPu0fVDoyU/s1600/DSC08760.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: thorn14 on November 22, 2014, 06:23:30 PM
Love the tail.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 22, 2014, 06:34:04 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/19ac6128ef60d2642a55d94c2d386e59.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on November 23, 2014, 12:58:29 AM
Quote from: thorn14 on November 22, 2014, 06:23:30 PM
Love the tail.
Hate the tail.

Quote from: kopfjäger on November 22, 2014, 06:34:04 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/19ac6128ef60d2642a55d94c2d386e59.jpg)
Water-boarding technique for military WikiLeakers?  The sign is out of date though, it's Chelsea these days. 

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Stabel1 on November 23, 2014, 02:39:54 AM
Love it
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on November 23, 2014, 10:04:15 AM
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/imagejpg4_zpsdd35f45e.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on November 23, 2014, 03:06:51 PM
I know of one for sale for $5000 AUD.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on November 24, 2014, 04:50:42 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on November 22, 2014, 06:00:47 PM
Looks like a S2R 1000 motor, swingarm, gauge cluster and wheels on a 999 frame with 1098 forks to me, I like it.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qqdZsyLIcD4/UtkJVQFGB6I/AAAAAAAAVhE/6pomHD3_ho0/s1600/DSC08745.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K0BtzcFoIeM/UtkJYSRqllI/AAAAAAAAViA/CBPu0fVDoyU/s1600/DSC08760.jpg)



Now that's a REAL streetfighter.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Mad King Pepe' on November 24, 2014, 12:57:56 PM
Source: http://northdenvernews.com/the-utterly-remarkable-90-cagiva-elephant-paris-dakar-factory-racer/ (http://northdenvernews.com/the-utterly-remarkable-90-cagiva-elephant-paris-dakar-factory-racer/)  [drool]

(http://i2.wp.com/4.bp.blogspot.com/-aUC4jFtBIqQ/Uxh0oItTxWI/AAAAAAAA6Tk/BXLpTpvkCrM/s1600/Cagiva+Elefant+904+PD+Orioli+1990+03.jpg)

(http://i0.wp.com/1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ew_HBd7hFYs/Uxh0oOXEo0I/AAAAAAAA6Tg/e3TzscgZbSk/s1600/Cagiva+Elefant+904+PD+Orioli+1990+02.jpg)

(http://i0.wp.com/2.bp.blogspot.com/-kabCPahuHb0/Uxh0tTv9_cI/AAAAAAAA6Vk/rSICw5nKAcM/s1600/Cagiva+Elefant+904+PD+Orioli+1990+18.jpg)

(http://i2.wp.com/2.bp.blogspot.com/-6emQLbumcho/Uxh0tiMwq-I/AAAAAAAA6Vg/GvOMDq_YBKc/s1600/Cagiva+Elefant+904+PD+Orioli+1990+19.jpg)

(http://i0.wp.com/1.bp.blogspot.com/-vUxROC9wlac/Uxh0vxnLa4I/AAAAAAAA6WI/FIpLvDqcMhU/s1600/Cagiva+Elefant+904+PD+Orioli+1990+25.jpg)

(http://i0.wp.com/2.bp.blogspot.com/-GhDpAHHNSfo/Uxh0rFmbbeI/AAAAAAAA6Ug/2esaAlhJS6k/s1600/Cagiva+Elefant+904+PD+Orioli+1990+11.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 24, 2014, 01:01:48 PM
 [thumbsup] [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Stabel1 on November 24, 2014, 01:04:26 PM
yes, yes, yes, yes.... [bow_down]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on November 24, 2014, 01:09:40 PM
 :D
Serious equipment.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on November 24, 2014, 02:17:20 PM
Comes with a handy little sack to put your dingdong in after you slice it off with that airbox cover.  :-X

Interesting pics, nice to see how they do things.

What goes in the little pockets in the 'skidplate'?

Bet that's a lot of fun to kickstart too.  [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 24, 2014, 04:04:25 PM
I came buckets.

Love an elefant.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: thorn14 on November 24, 2014, 05:15:36 PM
That tank is massive. Love it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on November 24, 2014, 08:55:02 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on November 24, 2014, 02:17:20 PM
Comes with a handy little sack to put your dingdong in after you slice it off with that airbox cover.  :-X
[laugh]

If you own that machine you have balls of steel, no issue.  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 24, 2014, 09:02:53 PM
I originally saw it on my phone and didn't realize it was the 904 version, which is an adaptation of the E900.

The LS 750 was much sexier IMHO..


But the E900 was pretty cool too:

(http://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachments/multistrada/14687d1179118546-do-any-you-ride-older-e900s-elefants-img_1010.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 24, 2014, 09:45:42 PM
Cagiva Raptor on CL

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/mcy/4707618120.html (http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/mcy/4707618120.html)

(http://images.craigslist.org/00y0y_bOssRsUhC5R_600x450.jpg)

(http://images.craigslist.org/00F0F_hRTNalaQ0Ye_600x450.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on November 25, 2014, 01:35:52 AM
as unwanted as they are in australia?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 25, 2014, 07:06:38 AM
Quote from: brad black on November 25, 2014, 01:35:52 AM
as unwanted as they are in australia?

lol, they were never imported into the US, that's the only known one (well, legal one)

I'd like one, that engine is pretty nice.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on December 04, 2014, 06:49:20 PM
Only have the tittle,  Ducati 900 SS Typhoon

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10429281_1565042813727191_773485026108823069_n.jpg?oh=7cef71df7df9f9d720d25719dd070c82&oe=5508782B&__gda__=1426518263_78c8a97c353aa74c5c9710d3a0718575)
(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10394860_1565042830393856_9135434346017192830_n.jpg?oh=d64b42310260531c44c7e0517a3dce2c&oe=550F7A88)
(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/1503280_1565042840393855_7023334046629813248_n.jpg?oh=6ca2cc0470b80bb9fb6ca0a9f6d0c6f0&oe=55180603)
(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10394860_1565042850393854_1293144618293730737_n.jpg?oh=b70d948d3fda2bd1e3c8ec1df5b93381&oe=5515762F)
(https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10426200_1565042877060518_9220628187253927574_n.jpg?oh=b6efcd1ccefbacaabfb31bedca240b13&oe=550DD162)
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Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 04, 2014, 09:24:49 PM
Very cool   8)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on December 05, 2014, 05:05:38 AM
Quasi-Modern board tracker with brakes!  pregnant dogin'! 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on December 05, 2014, 06:17:31 AM
The number of things I don't like about that bike is approaching zero.  Nice find!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on December 05, 2014, 07:01:25 AM
Quote from: The Last In Line on December 04, 2014, 06:49:20 PM
Only have the tittle,  Ducati 900 SS Typhoon

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10429281_1565042813727191_773485026108823069_n.jpg?oh=7cef71df7df9f9d720d25719dd070c82&oe=5508782B&__gda__=1426518263_78c8a97c353aa74c5c9710d3a0718575)
(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10394860_1565042830393856_9135434346017192830_n.jpg?oh=d64b42310260531c44c7e0517a3dce2c&oe=550F7A88)
(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/1503280_1565042840393855_7023334046629813248_n.jpg?oh=6ca2cc0470b80bb9fb6ca0a9f6d0c6f0&oe=55180603)
(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10394860_1565042850393854_1293144618293730737_n.jpg?oh=b70d948d3fda2bd1e3c8ec1df5b93381&oe=5515762F)
(https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10426200_1565042877060518_9220628187253927574_n.jpg?oh=b6efcd1ccefbacaabfb31bedca240b13&oe=550DD162)
(//)

What?!?  Are those Linkert carbs?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on December 05, 2014, 07:06:53 AM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on December 05, 2014, 07:01:25 AM
What?!?  Are those Linkert carbs?
Apparently Amal GP3s...
http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2014/12/04/ducati-900ss-typhoon-old-empire-motorcycles.html#.VIHJvmfDWiM (http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2014/12/04/ducati-900ss-typhoon-old-empire-motorcycles.html#.VIHJvmfDWiM)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on December 05, 2014, 08:54:00 AM
I'll be the naysayer. Doesn't do a thing for me other than to look at how they did things.
Different strokes for different folks. I appreciate the work done but not the concept.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on December 05, 2014, 09:43:37 AM
Quote from: MadDuck on December 05, 2014, 08:54:00 AM
I'll be the naysayer.

(http://www.mortarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/a147_a5.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on December 05, 2014, 09:47:08 AM
http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2014/12/04/ducati-900ss-typhoon-old-empire-motorcycles.html#.VIHuujHF8u8 (http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2014/12/04/ducati-900ss-typhoon-old-empire-motorcycles.html#.VIHuujHF8u8)

write up complete with video, because why even bother to build a bike if you aren't going to film a pompous self aggrandizing video about how noble it is to build a motorcycle. [roll]


I cannot wait for people to stop downgrading performance in the name of  "cool". Why don't kids wanna go fast anymore?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on December 05, 2014, 09:51:18 AM
Quote from: xcaptainxbloodx on December 05, 2014, 09:47:08 AM
I cannot wait for people to stop downgrading performance in the name of  "cool". Why don't kids wanna go fast anymore?

Hipsters are risk-averse.  [roll] They want their iToys to be fast though...  [thumbsdown]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on December 05, 2014, 09:53:30 AM
heres a little race ready eyewash;
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pq5Sa0SRAzQ/VHyg8YO8kOI/AAAAAAABWMo/Vui5m9x0Ams/s1600/Ottonero-%2Bmostra%2Bmotori%2Bpistoia%2B2014%2B(4).jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eJM1BLMzFjE/VHyg0azSEhI/AAAAAAABWLQ/mN4CHSi7Mr0/s1600/Ottonero-%2Bmostra%2Bmotori%2Bpistoia%2B2014%2B(3).jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IAIADAoxZjQ/VHygttHCfbI/AAAAAAABWJ0/7duLm3HzUgg/s1600/Ottonero-%2Bmostra%2Bmotori%2Bpistoia%2B2014%2B(2).jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s_dy5Do7fuY/VHyhRld-DzI/AAAAAAABWQU/4Y1itnrjwNk/s1600/Ottonero-%2Bmostra%2Bmotori%2Bpistoia%2B2014%2B(68).jpg)

http://ottonero.blogspot.com/2014/12/cagiva-500gpc9.html (http://ottonero.blogspot.com/2014/12/cagiva-500gpc9.html)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oAVOOhXWvok/VHx5szZJy8I/AAAAAAABWGI/7m2MXWG-l38/s1600/PA-CagivaC9-001.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xQII8GR1e2Y/VHx5x4HdGRI/AAAAAAABWGo/KFIvX3kGKd4/s1600/PA-CagivaC9-008.jpg)


Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on December 05, 2014, 09:58:53 AM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on December 05, 2014, 09:51:18 AM
Hipsters are risk-averse.  [roll] They want their iToys to be fast though...  [thumbsdown]

the thing is, they arent. they waste TONS of money making clapped out bikes less capable bikes, then they choose "pretty" gear regardless of how protective it is (if they choose any gear at all)

and once they have this hard tailed, no brake power, no lights death traps they go wide open stoplight to stoplight weaving through traffic as they please.

they love risk, they just love stupid risks.

at least thats what I learned from them in my time working at a rather famous motorcycle coffee shop...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on December 05, 2014, 10:13:33 AM
Bizarre..., and I'll take your word for it! Wonder if natural selection will kick in?  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 05, 2014, 01:36:40 PM
That Gagiva is butt ass ugly.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on December 05, 2014, 07:19:39 PM
Quote from: MadDuck on December 05, 2014, 08:54:00 AM
I'll be the naysayer. Doesn't do a thing for me.......
+1

All show and no stop.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on December 05, 2014, 07:33:07 PM
 That front brake is far more capable than the chassis!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on December 05, 2014, 07:34:35 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on December 05, 2014, 01:36:40 PM
That Gagiva is butt ass ugly.

Disagree.

The tail section plastics may be a bit... egregious, but the bike as a whole is damn sexy to me.

Also looks like a ridiculously fun ride until I either shit my leathers, or hit something and disintegrated into my component pieces.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 05, 2014, 07:42:18 PM
Ok then. It's seriously make the beast with two backsing ugly. I don't give a shit if it is fast.  [puke]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on December 05, 2014, 07:42:59 PM
Quote from: SpikeC on December 05, 2014, 07:33:07 PM
That front brake is far more capable than the chassis!
i don't doubt your assessment for a moment  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 05, 2014, 07:57:29 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/242ba6cc5b159fb2ab9f37e1342cd835.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on December 06, 2014, 05:58:23 AM
Amusing when Ducati/Monster owners talk about fast.   [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on December 06, 2014, 09:37:12 AM
Quote from: DucHead on December 06, 2014, 05:58:23 AM
Amusing when Ducati/Monster owners talk about fast.   [laugh]

Funny people always think my monster is "fast" they don't even realize my buddies $4,000 used FZ-1 is way faster....  Damn Monster barely goes 130mph.






Of course it does everything better than the FZ-1 except being faster....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 06, 2014, 09:42:46 AM
Tittle, indeed!

Quote from: The Last In Line on December 04, 2014, 06:49:20 PM
Only have the tittle,  Ducati 900 SS Typhoon

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10429281_1565042813727191_773485026108823069_n.jpg?oh=7cef71df7df9f9d720d25719dd070c82&oe=5508782B&__gda__=1426518263_78c8a97c353aa74c5c9710d3a0718575)
(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10394860_1565042830393856_9135434346017192830_n.jpg?oh=d64b42310260531c44c7e0517a3dce2c&oe=550F7A88)
(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/1503280_1565042840393855_7023334046629813248_n.jpg?oh=6ca2cc0470b80bb9fb6ca0a9f6d0c6f0&oe=55180603)
(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10394860_1565042850393854_1293144618293730737_n.jpg?oh=b70d948d3fda2bd1e3c8ec1df5b93381&oe=5515762F)
(https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10426200_1565042877060518_9220628187253927574_n.jpg?oh=b6efcd1ccefbacaabfb31bedca240b13&oe=550DD162)
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Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 06, 2014, 09:44:21 AM
Quote from: MadDuck on December 05, 2014, 08:54:00 AM
I'll be the naysayer. Doesn't do a thing for me other than to look at how they did things.
Different strokes for different folks. I appreciate the work done but not the concept.

You need help.. :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR_vxJKLJ54 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR_vxJKLJ54)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 06, 2014, 09:46:16 AM
Quote from: Buckethead on December 05, 2014, 07:34:35 PM
Disagree.

The tail section plastics may be a bit... egregious, but the bike as a whole is damn sexy to me.

Also looks like a ridiculously fun ride until I either shit my leathers, or hit something and disintegrated into my component pieces.

it's that undertail exhaust that necessitates that seat
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Buckethead on December 06, 2014, 10:43:48 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on December 06, 2014, 09:46:16 AM
it's that undertail exhaust that necessitates that seat

I get that.

I think I'd prefer to raise the hem on the tail plastics a solid 6" or so and actually see the expansion chamber poking out the bottom, but I still think it's a good looking bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: krolik on December 06, 2014, 10:52:05 AM
Quote from: Skybarney on December 06, 2014, 09:37:12 AM
Damn Monster barely goes 130mph.


You must own a 620 then. ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on December 06, 2014, 12:53:10 PM
Quote from: krolik on December 06, 2014, 10:52:05 AM
You must own a 620 then. ;)

[laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Skybarney on December 06, 2014, 01:02:22 PM
M1100.  136mph flat out.  It is geared down a bit though.....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 06, 2014, 01:07:40 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/0b44741b5f795e33a18bf2fa8ed63181.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 06, 2014, 01:12:13 PM
 [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on December 06, 2014, 04:43:43 PM
Quote from: krolik on December 06, 2014, 10:52:05 AM
You must own a 620 then. ;)
Quote from: Skybarney on December 06, 2014, 01:02:22 PM
M1100.  136mph flat out.  It is geared down a bit though.....
Quote from: kopfjäger on December 06, 2014, 01:07:40 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/0b44741b5f795e33a18bf2fa8ed63181.jpg)

[laugh]

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on December 06, 2014, 05:02:38 PM
Sooo............

who's gonna 'splain to Looocie? [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on December 07, 2014, 11:59:41 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on December 06, 2014, 05:02:38 PM
Sooo............

who's gonna 'splain to Looocie? [laugh]

I wasn't a resident of TOB, but wasn't there some guy that insisted his (stock?) 620 went 130mph+ and it sparked a heated discussion/ridicule thread?

If not, someone please 'splain to me, too.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howie on December 07, 2014, 12:19:36 PM
Quote from: 1.21GW on December 07, 2014, 11:59:41 AM
I wasn't a resident of TOB, but wasn't there some guy that insisted his (stock?) 620 went 130mph+ and it sparked a heated discussion/ridicule thread?

If not, someone please 'splain to me, too.

If I remember correctly, top speed much over 130, stock, but not an ordinary 620, but a special 620 Capirex edition.  A number 65 decal, some carbon goodies and BAM what a performance increase  :o
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: krolik on December 07, 2014, 03:59:18 PM
He took all the abuse fairly well.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on December 07, 2014, 04:00:09 PM
Quote from: 1.21GW on December 07, 2014, 11:59:41 AM
I wasn't a resident of TOB, but wasn't there some guy that insisted his (stock?) 620 went 130mph+ and it sparked a heated discussion/ridicule thread?

If not, someone please 'splain to me, too.
that is me . . . 215kmh : 1.609 = 133.62mph clocked with police radar 2x same day same piece of road

Quote from: howie on December 07, 2014, 12:19:36 PM
If I remember correctly, top speed much over 130, stock, but not an ordinary 620, but a special 620 Capirex edition.  A number 65 decal, some carbon goodies and BAM what a performance increase  :o
my regular M620 with Termis and me on top . . . . ;D
Quote from: krolik on December 07, 2014, 03:59:18 PM
He took all the abuse fairly well.  [thumbsup]
What abuse?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on December 07, 2014, 04:23:27 PM

(http://www.swm-motorcycles.it/images/GRANMILANOS/big/high_4U4A3685ING.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 07, 2014, 04:44:30 PM
Quote from: krolik on December 07, 2014, 03:59:18 PM
He took all the abuse fairly well.  [thumbsup]

Yeah he did.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howie on December 07, 2014, 05:05:31 PM
Quote from: The Last In Line on December 07, 2014, 04:00:09 PM
that is me . . . 215kmh : 1.609 = 133.62mph clocked with police radar 2x same day same piece of road
my regular M620 with Termis and me on top . . . . ;DWhat abuse?

I was thinking of Randy, before you entered the scene.  His went a lot faster than yours.  Also scored a lot of Walmart girls.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on December 07, 2014, 05:11:20 PM
ok
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on December 07, 2014, 05:39:58 PM
If I got clocked at 133 mph on a 620 I'd demand to see the calibration certificate...

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 07, 2014, 05:45:42 PM
 :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on December 09, 2014, 03:22:11 PM
Speeddog - love that, what is it? 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on December 09, 2014, 06:40:43 PM
Quote from: DucHead on December 09, 2014, 03:22:11 PM
Speeddog - love that, what is it? 

Apparently, SWM has been resurrected.
It's one of their new streetbikes.
The fuel tank is less handsome in other perspectives...

http://www.swm-motorcycles.it/GranMilano440S.html (http://www.swm-motorcycles.it/GranMilano440S.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Scooter Montgomery on December 11, 2014, 10:13:48 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on December 07, 2014, 05:39:58 PM
If I got clocked at 133 mph on a 620 I'd demand to see the calibration certificate...



I'll have to remember that advice Nate.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on December 11, 2014, 12:35:43 PM
Quote from: Scooter Montgomery on December 11, 2014, 10:13:48 AM
I'll have to remember that advice Nate.
You'll most likely end up seeing it in court...

after you get out of jail. ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on December 11, 2014, 04:57:47 PM
Love the track worthy belly pan  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 12, 2014, 01:39:40 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AQu549TWUCM/T01OpVD6Z4I/AAAAAAAAcjo/mqvyeryodec/s640/morini%2B350.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on December 14, 2014, 01:14:39 AM
 [drool]

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 14, 2014, 06:29:52 AM
Quote from: Travman on December 12, 2014, 01:39:40 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AQu549TWUCM/T01OpVD6Z4I/AAAAAAAAcjo/mqvyeryodec/s640/morini%2B350.jpg)

now you're talking
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on December 15, 2014, 08:27:55 AM
Quote from: The Last In Line on December 07, 2014, 04:00:09 PM
that is me . . . 215kmh : 1.609 = 133.62mph clocked with police radar 2x same day same piece of road
my regular M620 with Termis and me on top . . . . ;DWhat abuse?

I thought that was all about Randall.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 15, 2014, 04:10:16 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7491/16029025801_69ccdbcb4f_z.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129232256@N04/16029025801/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on December 15, 2014, 05:37:07 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on December 15, 2014, 04:10:16 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7491/16029025801_69ccdbcb4f_z.jpg)
(https://www.flickr.com/photos/129232256@N04/16029025801/)
I just like it with all fairings on
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 15, 2014, 05:43:46 PM
Quote from: The Last In Line on December 15, 2014, 05:37:07 PM
I just like it with all fairings on

He never made it with fairings on it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on December 16, 2014, 02:46:00 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on December 15, 2014, 05:43:46 PM
He never made it with fairings on it.
More's the pity.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 20, 2014, 06:33:08 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on December 15, 2014, 04:10:16 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7491/16029025801_69ccdbcb4f_z.jpg)
(https://www.flickr.com/photos/129232256@N04/16029025801/)

i love that swingarm.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on December 20, 2014, 06:43:18 AM
(http://www.duccutters.com/ARCfabrication-TitaniumRatBikes/rat3.jpg)

One with his own version of a Ti swingarm.

Background looks familiar... :P
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 20, 2014, 06:55:43 AM
I wanted one like the black one. Spoke on the phone and email before the end.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on December 20, 2014, 10:43:58 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on December 20, 2014, 06:43:18 AM
(http://www.duccutters.com/ARCfabrication-TitaniumRatBikes/rat3.jpg)

One with his own version of a Ti swingarm.

Background looks familiar... :P
I was gonna say that that green ford focus looked familiar
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on December 28, 2014, 09:36:23 AM

(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/made-in-italy-motorcycles-1.jpg)



http://www.bikeexif.com/made-in-italy-motorcycles (http://www.bikeexif.com/made-in-italy-motorcycles)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 28, 2014, 09:17:24 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7552/15512554753_480a247b39_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Rudemouthsky on December 30, 2014, 08:29:04 PM
I like it better than the new Ducati Scrambler;

(http://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/venier-customs-tractor-02-motorcycle-moto-guzzi-v7-stone-designboom-10.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on December 31, 2014, 03:49:05 AM
Quote from: Rudemouthsky on December 30, 2014, 08:29:04 PM
I like it better than the new Ducati Scrambler;

(http://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/venier-customs-tractor-02-motorcycle-moto-guzzi-v7-stone-designboom-10.jpg)
...it has two rear tyres.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on December 31, 2014, 04:05:08 AM
and no power.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on December 31, 2014, 06:07:59 AM
Quote from: brad black on December 31, 2014, 04:05:08 AM
and no power.

I was going to say with tires that big and no power, it would be more likely to get stuck in the mud than ride through it.   Tires notwithstanding, it does look good though.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on December 31, 2014, 08:26:26 AM
Don't kid yourselves. Neither the Ducati scrambler or the Guzzi scrambler were ever intended to get anywhere close to the dirt. Possibly easy riding on gravel roads but that might be pushing it too.  Just like the old Honda CL72 - CL77 and Yamaha Big Bears this is only a styling exercise.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Rudemouthsky on December 31, 2014, 02:15:55 PM
Yep, this ^. They are for urban hipsters. But unlike skinny jeans I would love to own either one...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 31, 2014, 04:23:08 PM
Interesting take on the Alazzurra.  Notably, there are a LOT of original components -- suspension, motor, brakes, wheels, tank.. but they look very different like this!

(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ducati-650-3-625x625.jpg)

(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ducati-650-5-625x416.jpg)

(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ducati-650-2-625x416.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 118811 on January 01, 2015, 11:55:47 AM
^^^

like that exhaust.... [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 01, 2015, 12:59:59 PM
Quote from: 118811 on January 01, 2015, 11:55:47 AM
^^^

like that exhaust.... [thumbsup]

I do too, but I don't love the machinations needed to make the pipe lengths equal.

I've seen a similar looking setup except it was a 2:2.  You couldn't tell it was 2 cans from the side.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 01, 2015, 01:53:25 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7518/15967490727_8a52f76cf0_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on January 01, 2015, 01:56:04 PM
^ nice Guzzi
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/Mobile%20Uploads/57A4C701-0B48-4E91-8633-BE2E01331081_zpsbsf1icjk.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/pompino/media/Mobile%20Uploads/57A4C701-0B48-4E91-8633-BE2E01331081_zpsbsf1icjk.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on January 01, 2015, 02:21:39 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 01, 2015, 01:53:25 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7518/15967490727_8a52f76cf0_z.jpg)

[thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on January 01, 2015, 09:26:01 PM
(http://www.romoto.com/engine/romoto_scan_05small.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on January 01, 2015, 09:37:48 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on January 01, 2015, 09:26:01 PM
(http://www.romoto.com/engine/romoto_scan_05small.jpg)
That's wild!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on January 01, 2015, 09:44:05 PM
More wild shit from the same people:
(http://romoto.com/tema/FFE.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucRS on January 01, 2015, 11:51:35 PM
^^^ Too many components that can go wrong on that front end. I wouldn't trust it :o. Oh, and it's fugggly.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Privateer on January 02, 2015, 11:32:16 AM
Quote from: Dirty Duc on January 01, 2015, 09:44:05 PM
More wild shit from the same people:
(http://romoto.com/tema/FFE.jpg)

is the front axles on an eccentric?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on January 02, 2015, 11:37:24 AM
It looks like it is.

That's also hub-centric steering, I think.

A whole lot of different thinking, that's for sure.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 02, 2015, 01:10:02 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7490/15555603764_b3ee3cb37b_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 02, 2015, 01:47:58 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on January 01, 2015, 09:26:01 PM
(http://www.romoto.com/engine/romoto_scan_05small.jpg)

851 in your shop?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 02, 2015, 03:40:45 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7475/16153213965_a1cb0a7f8a.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: abby normal on January 02, 2015, 04:58:55 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 02, 2015, 01:47:58 PM
851 in your shop?

Can somebody help me out with the heads on this bike ... Looks
Like exhaust ports on both sides of the head?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on January 02, 2015, 05:05:24 PM
Quote from: abby normal on January 02, 2015, 04:58:55 PM
Can somebody help me out with the heads on this bike ... Looks
Like exhaust ports on both sides of the head?
6 valves, non-desmo. Two exhaust ports, two intake ports per cylinder.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 02, 2015, 06:35:14 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on January 01, 2015, 09:26:01 PM
(http://www.romoto.com/engine/romoto_scan_05small.jpg)


(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7562/15994197349_6c0484b3d5.jpg)



http://www.romoto.com/engines.html (http://www.romoto.com/engines.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: abby normal on January 03, 2015, 08:07:33 AM
Quote from: Dirty Duc on January 02, 2015, 05:05:24 PM
6 valves, non-desmo. Two exhaust ports, two intake ports per cylinder.

Beautifully done, but I'm not sure I see the point other than, "look
What we can do."
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on January 03, 2015, 11:10:35 AM
Hmmm... I think that's a damn good reason for a custom fab shop.
They're not trying to mass produce them for the public.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: abby normal on January 03, 2015, 04:03:50 PM
Didn't say it was a bad reason ... Said it appeared to be the only reason.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on January 04, 2015, 06:29:33 AM
Quote from: abby normal on January 03, 2015, 08:07:33 AM
Beautifully done, but I'm not sure I see the point other than, "look
What we can do."
Their goal is to pump more air/fuel mixture thru the combustion chamber. It looks to have more valve area than a 4-valve head could manage.

(http://www.romoto.com/engine/romoto_scan_08.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on January 04, 2015, 08:17:46 AM
Quote from: Travman on January 04, 2015, 06:29:33 AM
Their goal is to pump more air/fuel mixture thru the combustion chamber. It looks to have more valve area than a 4-valve head could manage.
Definitely  :-\
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 04, 2015, 08:35:01 AM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7510/16162025126_4ef8c45ed3_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 04, 2015, 12:04:57 PM
Quote from: Travman on January 04, 2015, 06:29:33 AM
Their goal is to pump more air/fuel mixture thru the combustion chamber. It looks to have more valve area than a 4-valve head could manage.

turbo + direct injection would be less of a clusterfawk..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lawbreaker on January 04, 2015, 06:42:13 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 04, 2015, 08:35:01 AM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7510/16162025126_4ef8c45ed3_c.jpg)

FOGGY



[thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 04, 2015, 07:03:30 PM
 ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on January 05, 2015, 05:19:01 AM
136 claimed HP out of an air-cooled 900 isn't too shabby.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 06, 2015, 09:01:55 PM
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8629/16209522151_60d6ac46ce_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on January 06, 2015, 09:23:17 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 06, 2015, 09:01:55 PM
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8629/16209522151_60d6ac46ce_c.jpg)

250cc two stroke? The guys who rode the old 500cc two strokes were riding wild beasts compared to the new four stroke classes with ABS & traction control.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on January 06, 2015, 09:48:15 PM
For example, Randy Mamola (below) King Kenny, Kevin Schwantz, Eddie Lawson, Marco Luchenelli all rode these untamed beasts.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b9/Randy_Mamola_1989.jpg/1024px-Randy_Mamola_1989.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: silas on January 07, 2015, 06:44:14 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 06, 2015, 09:01:55 PM
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8629/16209522151_60d6ac46ce_c.jpg)

the Mini in that state looks familiar :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on January 08, 2015, 12:54:32 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10906399_877884458929416_8499341937151166057_n.jpg?oh=528252ea9e7a72e7fc24eda63fb34c7c&oe=55218AFE&__gda__=1429123362_d8d266e87e99eda59a3fd75b706f975d)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on January 08, 2015, 07:41:49 PM
 That's my bike!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on January 08, 2015, 07:44:29 PM
Quote from: SpikeC on January 08, 2015, 07:41:49 PM
That's my bike!!
Found it in ebilbuc ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: geoffduc on January 08, 2015, 09:59:47 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 04, 2015, 08:35:01 AM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7510/16162025126_4ef8c45ed3_c.jpg)

Not just King of Super Bikes but now King of the Jungle... ;) ;)

I don't personally watch that crap on TV but have to say well done Carl... [clap]

Geoff... [coffee]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on January 09, 2015, 06:51:58 AM
Quote from: Desert Dust on January 06, 2015, 09:48:15 PM
For example, Randy Mamola (below) King Kenny, Kevin Schwantz, Eddie Lawson, Marco Luchenelli all rode these untamed beasts.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b9/Randy_Mamola_1989.jpg/1024px-Randy_Mamola_1989.jpg)
Funny how riding instructors will likely point out the not correct body position.
Like tennis instructors had, back then, when looking at John McEnroe style  [coffee]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 09, 2015, 09:25:55 PM
Quote from: HotIce on January 09, 2015, 06:51:58 AM
Funny how riding instructors will likely point out the not correct body position.
Like tennis instructors had, back then, when looking at John McEnroe style  [coffee]


ahahah good point

that's proper riding position if you don't have traction control, and cpu controlled fuel delivery and composite frame and blah blah blah.. you know, a real bike
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on January 10, 2015, 12:12:14 AM
A friend of mine picked this up in L.A.
(https://scontent-b-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1544444_10152647783611795_1073603755461723001_n.jpg?oh=a961a1e6cf9977affdb3f62af9d37a67&oe=5534314F)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 10, 2015, 05:12:06 AM
Quote from: Desert Dust on January 10, 2015, 12:12:14 AM
A friend of mine picked this up in L.A.
(https://scontent-b-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1544444_10152647783611795_1073603755461723001_n.jpg?oh=a961a1e6cf9977affdb3f62af9d37a67&oe=5534314F)

Hope he didnt get a hernia
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on January 17, 2015, 04:38:01 PM
this looks interesting . . .

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10428623_905618272792502_6164996100080178270_n.jpg?oh=c38392286064ada2bcbc631e9cf18280&oe=552AAA5D&__gda__=1433086420_1c7dd9d9c4f69fe99adb76bab589025e)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Rudemouthsky on January 17, 2015, 04:44:47 PM
Quote from: The Last In Line on January 17, 2015, 04:38:01 PM
this looks interesting . . .

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10428623_905618272792502_6164996100080178270_n.jpg?oh=c38392286064ada2bcbc631e9cf18280&oe=552AAA5D&__gda__=1433086420_1c7dd9d9c4f69fe99adb76bab589025e)

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/3b97dc17070b2c8cbccb41cfa60f4e40/tumblr_mhi3ys8sOe1ql5yr7o2_250.gif)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on January 23, 2015, 04:17:00 PM
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YXJpX88qybo/VMK2Qtusu0I/AAAAAAAAVV8/iqsXeMrHoN4/w1134-h758-no/Schermata-2015-01-23-alle-12.38.39.png)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on January 23, 2015, 04:25:36 PM
That's awful.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on January 23, 2015, 06:17:39 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on January 23, 2015, 04:25:36 PM
That's awful.

yup
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on January 23, 2015, 06:22:36 PM
don't worry, it's the first of many, many awful scrambler jobs to come.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 23, 2015, 07:26:33 PM
A face only a blind mother could love
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stonemaster on January 24, 2015, 12:11:57 AM
and whats up with that seat color   [thumbsdown]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on January 24, 2015, 04:46:32 AM
Quote from: HotIce on January 23, 2015, 04:17:00 PM
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YXJpX88qybo/VMK2Qtusu0I/AAAAAAAAVV8/iqsXeMrHoN4/w1134-h758-no/Schermata-2015-01-23-alle-12.38.39.png)

[laugh] [puke] [thumbsdown]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on January 24, 2015, 03:05:00 PM
Quote from: stonemaster on January 24, 2015, 12:11:57 AM
and whats up with that seat color   [thumbsdown]

GO TARHOLES!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on January 24, 2015, 04:45:19 PM
the other two modded Scramblers look better
Title: Re: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on January 24, 2015, 07:03:53 PM
Quote from: HotIce on January 23, 2015, 04:17:00 PM
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YXJpX88qybo/VMK2Qtusu0I/AAAAAAAAVV8/iqsXeMrHoN4/w1134-h758-no/Schermata-2015-01-23-alle-12.38.39.png)
The headlight fairing looks like Chappie:

(http://www.movienewz.com/img/gallery/chappie/posters/chappie_movie_poster_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stonemaster on January 25, 2015, 03:15:00 AM
Quote from: DucHead on January 24, 2015, 03:05:00 PM
GO TARHOLES!
damn your right
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on January 26, 2015, 02:01:42 PM
Quote from: brad black on January 23, 2015, 06:22:36 PM
don't worry, it's the first of many, many awful scrambler jobs to come.

winner!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on January 26, 2015, 03:01:42 PM
Quote from: 1.21GW on January 24, 2015, 07:03:53 PM
The headlight fairing looks like Chappie:

(http://www.movienewz.com/img/gallery/chappie/posters/chappie_movie_poster_1.jpg)
but he has a Dessert Eagle proly in .50cal
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on January 27, 2015, 07:10:34 AM
Looks more a 357M more than a 50  [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on January 28, 2015, 05:02:09 PM
Quote from: stonemaster on January 24, 2015, 12:11:57 AM
and whats up with that seat color   [thumbsdown]

deus got confused and thought they were doing a suzuki
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/bgUAAOSwbqpTv0h~/$_1.JPG?set_id=880000500F)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on January 29, 2015, 01:48:50 PM
Quote from: xcaptainxbloodx on January 28, 2015, 05:02:09 PM
deus got confused and thought they were doing a suzuki
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/bgUAAOSwbqpTv0h~/$_1.JPG?set_id=880000500F)

I'd rather have the suzuki.


Quote from: brad black on January 23, 2015, 06:22:36 PM
don't worry, it's the first of many, many awful scrambler jobs to come.
+1
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 29, 2015, 03:02:59 PM
Quote from: brad black on January 23, 2015, 06:22:36 PM
don't worry, it's the first of many, many awful scrambler jobs to come.

The first???  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on January 29, 2015, 11:05:02 PM
And here they come:

(http://i2.wp.com/www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Ducati-Scrambler-Scratch-Concept-Officine-Mermaid-Dario-Mastroianni-09.jpg)

(http://i2.wp.com/www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Ducati-Scrambler-Mr-Martini-Concept-06.jpg)

(http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/news/gallery/ducati-scrambler-inspires-the-gannet-tracker_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on January 30, 2015, 02:54:49 AM
the first one and last one seem ok . . .

btw, T-1?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on January 30, 2015, 05:32:48 AM
I like them all  [evil]
And that's how a scrambler exhaust should really be shaped.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on January 30, 2015, 06:36:33 AM
[shakes head]

[turns around]

[walks out of this thread mumbling something about 'kids these days']
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Fergus on January 30, 2015, 07:30:40 AM
(http://static1.squarespace.com/static/546566dde4b0b817faea7a97/54656740e4b041f90b0233aa/547befd8e4b030244ba78129/1417408473358/47+Mr.+D.+Slottke+and+Ms.+T.+Slottke%2C+N.+Smith%2C+2010.jpg?format=500w)
Saw this on cnn.com in a photo essay on Portland, OR.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on January 30, 2015, 07:36:02 AM
Quote from: The Last In Line on January 30, 2015, 02:54:49 AM
the first one and last one seem ok . . .
Nah, that third one is a disaster.  They used the rear wheel from the full throttle and the front from the classic.  Dear god, why!?  ???

Quote from: The Last In Line on January 30, 2015, 02:54:49 AM
btw, T-1?

Yup.  [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on January 30, 2015, 07:47:08 AM
after further studying them, just the first one . . .

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on January 30, 2015, 09:28:43 AM
Quote from: The Last In Line on January 30, 2015, 07:47:08 AM
after further studying them, just the first one . . .


Extra headlight tumor, oil cooler location, exhaust... nah.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Triple J on January 30, 2015, 09:34:43 AM
All of those Scramblers suck...with a capital S!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on January 30, 2015, 09:40:57 AM
Quote from: Triple J on January 30, 2015, 09:34:43 AM
All of those Scramblers suck...with a capital S!

Tell us how you really feel.

I like the first one, but in reality I'd never buy it---I'd just get as Husqvarna or some other thumber to play in dirt.  Still, the design is coherent and pretty nice.



Anyone know how much these things weigh stock?  And roughly how light could one make it via mods and junk removal?

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Triple J on January 30, 2015, 10:19:04 AM
The 1st one is by far the best, but it still sucks IMO. Spindly forks, too small of a headlight, ugly exhaust, etc. Sill the best by far though. The last one is a friggin' disaster front to back.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on January 30, 2015, 10:55:10 AM
(http://i2.wp.com/www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Ducati-Scrambler-Scratch-Concept-Officine-Mermaid-Dario-Mastroianni-07.jpg)
Do you think the pillion pegs were left asymmetrical on purpose?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: TWDucfan on February 06, 2015, 03:24:29 AM
Quote from: Dirty Duc on January 30, 2015, 10:55:10 AM
(http://i2.wp.com/www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Ducati-Scrambler-Scratch-Concept-Officine-Mermaid-Dario-Mastroianni-07.jpg)
Do you think the pillion pegs were left asymmetrical on purpose?

No, just careless...  [coffee] [thumbsdown]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Wzed on February 10, 2015, 02:46:27 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on December 31, 2014, 04:23:08 PM
Interesting take on the Alazzurra.  Notably, there are a LOT of original components -- suspension, motor, brakes, wheels, tank.. but they look very different like this!

(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ducati-650-3-625x625.jpg)

(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ducati-650-5-625x416.jpg)

(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ducati-650-2-625x416.jpg)

This is a Revival Cycles build - I saw it in their shop.  It's pretty much stock, save for the seat, exhaust, and paint.  They said it was a "budget build."
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on February 10, 2015, 02:53:43 PM
The pipes would cost more than the bike! A lot of work them.
There's a Japanese name for that kind of welding/pipe making that I cant remember. It's indicative of a dark art.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 11, 2015, 12:27:56 PM
Quote from: koko64 on February 10, 2015, 02:53:43 PM
The pipes would cost more than the bike! A lot of work them.
There's a Japanese name for that kind of welding/pipe making that I cant remember. It's indicative of a dark art.

it's called "fuxurwallet"
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on February 11, 2015, 02:27:12 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on February 11, 2015, 05:39:26 PM
I dont get it. The proportions, stance, textures...all off.
And whats with the iddy biddy pipe muffler? So weird
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 11, 2015, 06:56:53 PM
Quote from: memper on February 11, 2015, 05:39:26 PM
I dont get it. The proportions, stance, textures...all off.
And whats with the iddy biddy pipe muffler? So weird

Do you like whisky?  How about wu liang ye whisky?  It's an acquired taste.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Desert Dust on February 11, 2015, 07:33:35 PM
I like it. Simplistic, artful, and functional. "Sano" was the term we used to describe clean, lean machines in the 1970s.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on February 11, 2015, 09:04:37 PM
They ain't nothing wrong with an equal length 2-1 megaphone exhaust, especially in TT config. Cats with the know how pulled 103hp out of 840ccs... And that's impressive.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on February 12, 2015, 03:23:08 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on February 11, 2015, 06:56:53 PM
Do you like whisky?  How about wu liang ye whisky?  It's an acquired taste.

I like whisky and dislike that bike.
You cannot acquire a taste for ugly.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on February 12, 2015, 06:50:33 AM
Quote from: koko64 on February 10, 2015, 02:53:43 PM
The pipes would cost more than the bike! A lot of work them.
There's a Japanese name for that kind of welding/pipe making that I cant remember. It's indicative of a dark art.
The pipes could use a better welder  [coffee]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: zach (Slag) on February 12, 2015, 08:44:17 AM
Quote from: HotIce on February 12, 2015, 06:50:33 AM
The pipes could use a better welder  [coffee]


For certain. I wouldn't be showing that off. Wrap and hide that shit.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: RED WOLF on February 24, 2015, 07:22:10 AM
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-qW95BloJ0Do/VOteeYuBLwI/AAAAAAAADaA/WTyKjdVT6CU/w760-h570-no/2015-02-21%2B15.13.08.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on February 25, 2015, 06:07:53 PM
Monster cafe by Deus.  Not a fan.   [thumbsdown]

(http://cdn.silodrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Ducati-Monster.jpg)

(http://cdn.silodrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Ducati-Monster-8.jpg)


More pics here: http://silodrome.com/ducati-monster-custom/ (http://silodrome.com/ducati-monster-custom/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 25, 2015, 08:43:59 PM
tank is interesting but does not work for me.

Quote from: 1.21GW on February 25, 2015, 06:07:53 PM
Monster cafe by Deus.  Not a fan.   [thumbsdown]

(http://cdn.silodrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Ducati-Monster.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Ducatamount on February 26, 2015, 02:51:38 AM
The tank does not work because it is on backwards.  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on February 26, 2015, 04:17:28 AM
Quote from: RED WOLF on February 24, 2015, 07:22:10 AM
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-qW95BloJ0Do/VOteeYuBLwI/AAAAAAAADaA/WTyKjdVT6CU/w760-h570-no/2015-02-21%2B15.13.08.jpg)
beautiful.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 27, 2015, 12:03:34 PM
scrambler made using an Elefant frame

(https://scontent-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/p600x600/11018610_10153093130873057_4165420496502936587_n.jpg?oh=2eb46be2a6b2701d8676fc3a3cc1efda&oe=5581C6B6)

(https://scontent-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/p600x600/10406362_10153093177993057_2214009109137184964_n.jpg?oh=32d656d019ae307795c5f61b4d2de229&oe=557F7FD1)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on February 27, 2015, 12:36:16 PM
 Ok, now that is a conversion that makes sense!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 27, 2015, 12:43:37 PM
i think they put on the plain jane marzocchi 32mm forks, which i really don't think is enough for htat bike.  would have been better to keep the original triple and use M1R from a Paso.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on February 27, 2015, 06:25:39 PM
don't let koko see it.  he'll be converting the hm.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on February 27, 2015, 06:35:27 PM
Na, the Hyper is too unique  ;)
But doing it to an older E750, hmm.. Sorry Tiz. ;D It is a good platform.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Grampa on February 27, 2015, 08:40:47 PM
https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/mcy/4907832726.html
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Langanobob on March 03, 2015, 06:18:28 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on February 27, 2015, 12:03:34 PM
scrambler made using an Elefant frame.

I dunno.   I've thought about doing something similar with my 650 Elefant, but...I don't like the square tubed frame.  Even though it's practical and doesn't use the motor much as a stressed member I think it's heavy, both physically and visually.  With all due respect to the builder, the bike would've been better off left as an Elefant, IMHO.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Langanobob on March 03, 2015, 06:37:10 AM
Quote from: 1.21GW on February 25, 2015, 06:07:53 PM
Monster cafe by Deus.  Not a fan.   [thumbsdown]

(http://cdn.silodrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Ducati-Monster.jpg)


The tank sort of reminds me of what the vintage BMW guys call a toaster.  But the rest of the bike is OK.  The Hi Low pipes seem kind of awkward at first but maybe less awkward than getting the horizontal cylinder high or the vertical cylinder low.  No bulging pipe loops.  And the builder evidently has enough money to buy a mandrel tubing bender, no  gobbed up welds every 3mm along the length of the pipes.

I like the swingarm, looks simple like something I could build.  I read through the website and the bike was designed and built by an ex-racer and it's designed to handle as well as just looking like a custom bike.

But the tank needs work.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howie on March 03, 2015, 10:58:19 AM
The tank is fine, the rest of the bike is fine, the tank and bike as one piece?  Far from fine.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Elefantitis on March 22, 2015, 01:09:30 PM
Quote from: Langanobob on March 03, 2015, 06:18:28 AM
With all due respect to the builder, the bike would've been better off left as an Elefant, IMHO.

Agreed.

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m5/Amboman4/Cagiva%20Elefant%20650/Elefant%2003082015%20001_zpsng5ir5ki.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on March 25, 2015, 06:29:33 AM
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-f8Z95onfu5c/VRJp2ianWcI/AAAAAAAAKtA/kxscx6eXYe0/w1458-h972-no/Ducati%2B450%2BRT.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on March 25, 2015, 09:03:09 AM
Quote from: HotIce on March 25, 2015, 06:29:33 AM
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-f8Z95onfu5c/VRJp2ianWcI/AAAAAAAAKtA/kxscx6eXYe0/w1458-h972-no/Ducati%2B450%2BRT.jpg)


Yes please.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 25, 2015, 09:18:11 AM
wow, someone's got a lot of free time.. ;-)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Elefantitis on March 26, 2015, 06:33:56 PM
Very nice Guzzi V50 Scrambler:

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZNvpVig-txE/VRMDCv1s8OI/AAAAAAAB8-A/b1W_WmkCidk/s1600/v50%2Bscrambler%2B-005.jpg)

Link with more photos: http://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2015/03/v50-scarmbler.html (http://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2015/03/v50-scarmbler.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on March 27, 2015, 03:04:37 AM
^^ Very nice indeed  [clap]

Nice rear suspension work...and them's RMZ450 Showas up front unless I'm very much mistook.

And I'm very much mistook pretty often  8)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Elefantitis on March 27, 2015, 02:09:59 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on March 27, 2015, 03:04:37 AM
...and them's RMZ450 Showas up front unless I'm very much mistook.

Kind of look like WP from a KTM.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on March 27, 2015, 03:13:51 PM
Quote from: Elefantitis on March 26, 2015, 06:33:56 PM
Very nice Guzzi V50 Scrambler:

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZNvpVig-txE/VRMDCv1s8OI/AAAAAAAB8-A/b1W_WmkCidk/s1600/v50%2Bscrambler%2B-005.jpg)

Link with more photos: http://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2015/03/v50-scarmbler.html (http://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2015/03/v50-scarmbler.html)

can you imagine how poorly that would perform?  heavy and slow.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on March 28, 2015, 05:44:11 AM
Quote from: brad black on March 27, 2015, 03:13:51 PM
can you imagine how poorly that would perform?  heavy and slow.
Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes.  Not Miscellaneous Fast Italian Bikes.

I like it.  But then I also have a DR650  [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Elefantitis on March 28, 2015, 07:19:08 AM
Quote from: brad black on March 27, 2015, 03:13:51 PM
can you imagine how poorly that would perform?  heavy and slow.

Heavy? A stock V50 weighs around 350 lbs. wet and this one should be even lighter. Yes, it probably only has about 30 rwhp.

My MZ Silver Star has a whopping 34 bhp and weighs 349 lbs. Most fun I've had on a motorcycle in a long time (probably since my last Morini). Teaches you to be a good rider, not one that relys on horsepower to mask the lack of skill.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on March 28, 2015, 04:27:55 PM
Quote from: Elefantitis on March 28, 2015, 07:19:08 AM
Teaches you to be a good rider, not one that relys on horsepower to mask the lack of skill.

why thank you for your arrogant assessment of my riding ability.  you obviously know me well.

compare that v50 to any normal 500cc ish off rider and it'd be slow, heavy and crap was my point.  but then again, i'm often wrong.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on March 28, 2015, 04:43:37 PM
Quote from: brad black on March 28, 2015, 04:27:55 PMwhy thank you for your arrogant assessment of my riding ability.  you obviously know me well.
I took the "assessment" as a general comment, not a jibe.  One learns to be a better rider when one isnt able to rely just on HP.....

Quote from: brad black on March 28, 2015, 04:27:55 PMcompare that v50 to any normal 500cc ish off rider and it'd be slow, heavy and crap was my point. 
Its a fair point.  We know small capacity Guzzis are slow and heavy.  It is possible to still have fun on such a ride though.  And this one - IMO - is cool.  Slow, heavy but cool.  And I'd love to own something like it.

Quote from: Elefantitis on March 28, 2015, 07:19:08 AMMy MZ Silver Star has a whopping 34 bhp and weighs 349 lbs. Most fun I've had on a motorcycle in a long time (probably since my last Morini). Teaches you to be a good rider, not one that relys on horsepower to mask the lack of skill.
You touched a happy nerve for me there.  My 350cc Morini 3 1/2 was underpowered when compared to most 250cc machines of the era.  Yet, it taught me to become a better rider.  My boots got worn out from grounding on that bike (no knee downs in those days  [laugh]).  A low power, grin-from-ear-to-ear machine. 

Quote from: brad black on March 28, 2015, 04:27:55 PMbut then again, i'm often wrong.
You too, eh  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Elefantitis on March 29, 2015, 07:09:21 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on March 28, 2015, 04:43:37 PM
I took the "assessment" as a general comment, not a jibe.  One learns to be a better rider when one isnt able to rely just on HP.....

Definitely wasn't intended as a "jibe" at anyone.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on March 29, 2015, 07:52:23 AM
Quote from: Elefantitis on March 29, 2015, 07:09:21 AM
Definitely wasn't intended as a "jibe" at anyone. Touchy touchy...

You're relatively new here, and not everything everyone says is completely clear until you have some posting history. Your original comment could have been taken personally.

The comment about someone being touchy is personal, and completely unnecessary.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 29, 2015, 07:53:16 AM
Quote from: Elefantitis on March 29, 2015, 07:09:21 AM
Definitely wasn't intended as a "jibe" at anyone. Touchy touchy...

Lol, they aren't being touchy, just long established puffery. :-)  Like two friendly cocks meeting on the sidewalk. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howie on March 29, 2015, 08:25:48 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on March 29, 2015, 07:53:16 AM
Lol, they aren't being touchy, just long established puffery. :-)

;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on March 29, 2015, 12:26:14 PM
i just get sick of the response to calling a bike slow being "you don't know how to ride".
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 29, 2015, 03:06:07 PM
Quote from: brad black on March 29, 2015, 12:26:14 PM
i just get sick of the response to calling a bike slow being "you don't know how to ride".

You ride like a drunk granny with one leg
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on April 12, 2015, 04:34:46 PM
(https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/11051764_851779928217199_8086165240689564341_n.jpg?oh=4681d06be4d58098b4a2f1e48c9939ac&oe=55E049C4)
(https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11060841_851779958217196_1939227513521131673_n.jpg?oh=e83feaf039441e1fff7e70b6534e61f3&oe=5598617C)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on April 12, 2015, 05:18:15 PM
I can dig it, but look at the faces of the chick on the left and Nate.  :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on April 12, 2015, 09:16:16 PM
Yeah...

Some people...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: danaid on April 14, 2015, 09:23:34 PM
http://www.ilducatista.com/2015/04/ducati-rat-army.html (http://www.ilducatista.com/2015/04/ducati-rat-army.html)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn165/dsamRus/image.jpg1_zpshkpoprst.jpg) (http://s304.photobucket.com/user/dsamRus/media/image.jpg1_zpshkpoprst.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on April 15, 2015, 04:39:53 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on April 12, 2015, 05:18:15 PM
I can dig it, but look at the faces of the chick on the left and Nate.  :D
[laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on April 15, 2015, 04:45:52 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on April 12, 2015, 05:18:15 PM
I can dig it, but look at the faces of the chick on the left and Nate.  :D
I have more hair than he does...on my head that is.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 15, 2015, 06:15:34 AM
Quote from: danaid on April 14, 2015, 09:23:34 PM
http://www.ilducatista.com/2015/04/ducati-rat-army.html (http://www.ilducatista.com/2015/04/ducati-rat-army.html)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn165/dsamRus/image.jpg1_zpshkpoprst.jpg) (http://s304.photobucket.com/user/dsamRus/media/image.jpg1_zpshkpoprst.jpg.html)

I love this look, but that back tire needs a guard.  Ride this bike as is for an hour and you'll be picking sand and asphalt granules out of your ass, and all the paint on the frame and shock will be chipped.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on April 20, 2015, 07:23:11 AM
Quote from: Dirty Duc on April 12, 2015, 04:34:46 PM
(https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/11051764_851779928217199_8086165240689564341_n.jpg?oh=4681d06be4d58098b4a2f1e48c9939ac&oe=55E049C4)
(https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11060841_851779958217196_1939227513521131673_n.jpg?oh=e83feaf039441e1fff7e70b6534e61f3&oe=5598617C)

That looks like the Mama Tried show in Milwaukee right? Great custom build show.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 21, 2015, 12:01:57 PM
Someone fixed a 99^ 900ss

(https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/q83/p600x600/11150346_10203901059702327_1214902265193841969_n.jpg?oh=ed167b720db8fee3db918ff9cb77f4c3&oe=55A09789)
(https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/p600x600/11160586_10203901060262341_2495290207109096938_n.jpg?oh=74d8bfaee14f4c413ab9631c850f5604&oe=55D56502)
(https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/q86/p640x640/11169896_10203901061142363_3705427716990287159_n.jpg?oh=24360e6296cb55e54e486c5f108254ff&oe=55A228B9)
(https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/q81/p600x600/1526468_10203901062302392_585110690345948363_n.jpg?oh=7be066cc8377901ca4034e93d445a781&oe=55DF0419)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/p600x600/11127465_10203901062502397_2222338236334132086_n.jpg?oh=a2508288ea04b238ff2da1912a6010a5&oe=55A24445&__gda__=1440442355_5e766e7d1c9815c980e319154685d083)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on April 21, 2015, 01:42:03 PM
I just went blind.  :P
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on April 21, 2015, 02:45:13 PM
fixed or f**ked?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on April 21, 2015, 03:36:27 PM
Yes Virginia, there is such a thing as too much bling......
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: krolik on April 21, 2015, 06:41:00 PM
IDK, but the bling in the 2nd to last picture looked good.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 21, 2015, 07:43:49 PM
Compared to the original look of the 99+ SS?  Fixed.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on April 21, 2015, 08:20:49 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 21, 2015, 07:43:49 PM
Compared to the original look of the 99+ SS?  Fixed.



Nope
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on April 21, 2015, 09:18:08 PM
Too many headlights and WAY TOO MANY gauges.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on April 21, 2015, 11:15:36 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on April 21, 2015, 07:43:49 PM
Compared to the original look of the 99+ SS?  Fixed.



no, not really.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 22, 2015, 06:31:58 PM
Quote from: brad black on April 21, 2015, 11:15:36 PM
no, not really.

Quote from: DRKWNG on April 21, 2015, 09:18:08 PM
Too many headlights and WAY TOO MANY gauges.

Quote from: kopfjäger on April 21, 2015, 08:20:49 PM
Nope

yep.  y'all are all wrong, i'm right.   [cheeky]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on April 22, 2015, 06:38:21 PM
Sorry but I am on my phone
https://www.touchofmodern.com/sales/digital-directiv/digital-directiv-custom-ducati-sport-classic (https://www.touchofmodern.com/sales/digital-directiv/digital-directiv-custom-ducati-sport-classic)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on April 22, 2015, 06:40:27 PM
I'm sure the bike is cool, but that website can suck it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on April 22, 2015, 06:43:20 PM
Quote from: Dirty Duc on April 22, 2015, 06:40:27 PM
I'm sure the bike is cool, but that website can suck it.
sorry bout that . .  I have jot been able to post pics just links when on the phone
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on April 22, 2015, 07:14:47 PM
The links might not work right from that site. It wanted me to register before I could see the pics.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on April 22, 2015, 07:16:27 PM
Quote from: Dirty Duc on April 22, 2015, 07:14:47 PM
The links might not work right from that site. It wanted me to register before I could see the pics.
tokorrow when I get the loaner I will download and flcker them
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Architect on April 24, 2015, 04:49:33 PM
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-simple-beauty-of-the-custom-built-cafe-racer-motorcycle-1429805322 (http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-simple-beauty-of-the-custom-built-cafe-racer-motorcycle-1429805322)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on April 24, 2015, 04:55:01 PM
Quote from: The Architect on April 24, 2015, 04:49:33 PM
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-simple-beauty-of-the-custom-built-cafe-racer-motorcycle-1429805322 (http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-simple-beauty-of-the-custom-built-cafe-racer-motorcycle-1429805322)

Not for nuthin...Walt's bikes are not 100hp. He didn't make that claim, but when the WSJ puts it in print it seems so true.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on April 24, 2015, 05:15:08 PM
WS Custom Bikes are beautiful to say the least. I cant speak to performance & handling never having had the opportunity to ride one but the specs certainly sound good. And the looks... man oh man those are some gorgeous bikes.  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on April 24, 2015, 05:16:13 PM
Walt is a great designer.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on April 24, 2015, 05:23:29 PM
This Wrench Monkees 900SS custom is pretty sweet as well especially considering how many stock parts they kept. Walt's bikes are pretty much just the original engine.

http://www.wrenchmonkees.com/monkee-4071.html (http://www.wrenchmonkees.com/monkee-4071.html)




(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8762/16637465204_fdb55c7394_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rmcmLm)dscf6504_copy_1_ (https://flic.kr/p/rmcmLm) by ricknieto (https://www.flickr.com/people/65036619@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on April 24, 2015, 05:29:02 PM
Here's another one of my favorite Walt Siegl builds. As you can see I'm partial to the IMOLA style Bubble Fairing.  The Seat, the exhaust, the paint scheme the shock PC'd Red for a splash of color. All very tastefully done.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7594/16861658560_cf426a7b09_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rG1pD3)Leggero (https://flic.kr/p/rG1pD3) by ricknieto (https://www.flickr.com/people/65036619@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on April 24, 2015, 05:40:39 PM
Quote from: The ModFather on April 24, 2015, 05:23:29 PM
Walt's bikes are pretty much just the original engine.


Actually all the running gear is stock...save for a little bling here or there. The body work and the frame is different on Walt's bikes.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on April 24, 2015, 05:46:23 PM
Well for a Standard Leggero base model Foot Controls, Hand Controls and Engine are stock thats about it. And when you consider how the engine is rebuilt and modified pretty much just the hand controls and foot controls are stock which is weird cause that's one of the easiest and first things people change on their bikes (at least that's what I did).

(Standard) Leggero Specs
Frame â€" WSM chrome/moly tubing chassis
Bodywork â€" WSM kevlar tank with fuel barrier lining. WSM kevlar tail. WSM rear fender
Engine â€" Bruce Meyers Performance fully blueprinted stock spec rebuilt 900SS
Suspension â€" Showa front, Showa rear
Brakes â€" Gold­ Line Brembo calipers
Electronics â€" Motogadget speedo/tachometer, Ducati Performance ECU program
Wheels â€" Cast aluminum Brembo. Dunlop Q3 tires
Exhaust â€" Stainless headers, WSM stainless mufflers
Foot Controls â€" Stock 900SS
Hand Controls â€" Stock 900SS
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on April 25, 2015, 02:34:27 PM
(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/custom-ducati.jpg)


http://www.bikeexif.com/custom-ducati (http://www.bikeexif.com/custom-ducati)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on April 25, 2015, 08:12:11 PM
i'm finding myself inexplicably drawn to this thing.  and it's local.  lucky i don't have any money at the moment, the business can hide this sort of stuff just nice when there's cash.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DUCATI-750-SS-750SS-11-1998-MODEL-SELLING-AS-TRADED-NO-RESERVE-/221750851407?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item33a161774f (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DUCATI-750-SS-750SS-11-1998-MODEL-SELLING-AS-TRADED-NO-RESERVE-/221750851407?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item33a161774f)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on April 26, 2015, 11:57:23 AM
Beer goggles much? ?

Quote from: brad black link=topic=34105.msg1307458#msg1307458 =1430017931
i'm finding myself inexplicably drawn to this thing.  and it's local.  lucky i don't have any money at the moment, the business can hide this sort of stuff just nice when there's cash.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DUCATI-750-SS-750SS-11-1998-MODEL-SELLING-AS-TRADED-NO-RESERVE-/221750851407?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item33a161774f (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DUCATI-750-SS-750SS-11-1998-MODEL-SELLING-AS-TRADED-NO-RESERVE-/221750851407?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item33a161774f)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Stabel1 on April 27, 2015, 12:14:12 PM
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UDE_XIHlTNE/VT6JIbNRk7I/AAAAAAAADnQ/zV3StUma84o/s587-no/walt-siegl-leggero-motorcycles-4.jpg)

My Walt Siegl favorite...so far...

Klaus
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on April 27, 2015, 12:45:53 PM
 [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on April 27, 2015, 01:02:23 PM
My favorite Walt bike is not Italian.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on April 27, 2015, 01:14:52 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on April 27, 2015, 01:02:23 PM
My favorite Walt bike is not Italian.

:D [drink]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on April 27, 2015, 03:53:37 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on April 27, 2015, 01:02:23 PM
My favorite Walt bike is not Italian.

pic?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on April 27, 2015, 04:01:01 PM
Quote from: brad black on April 27, 2015, 03:53:37 PM
pic?
(http://motorivista.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Vans-Shovel-by-Walt-Siegl-.jpg)

This pic was taken by a pro photog for the WSJ. They thought the bike was a little 'over the top' and made the pics come out very subdued.

The paint is actually something like 5 coats of medium/large flake over a black base and in the sunlight will blind you. It was a lot of fun doing it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: brad black on April 28, 2015, 03:30:48 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on April 27, 2015, 04:01:01 PM
They thought the bike was a little 'over the top'

how on earth can that be a problem?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on April 28, 2015, 03:48:48 AM
Quote from: brad black on April 28, 2015, 03:30:48 AM
how on earth can that be a problem?
Not sure...

I think putting the bike in the rag was a stretch from the outset, and they didn't want to offend the sensibilities of the conservative business types.

It's all ancient history anyway.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: caperix on April 28, 2015, 09:11:48 AM
Quote from: Stabel1 on April 27, 2015, 12:14:12 PM
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UDE_XIHlTNE/VT6JIbNRk7I/AAAAAAAADnQ/zV3StUma84o/s587-no/walt-siegl-leggero-motorcycles-4.jpg)

My Walt Siegl favorite...so far...

Klaus
That is another great looking WS bike. Is that a 696 swingarm on it?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on April 28, 2015, 11:04:16 AM
Quote from: HotIce on April 25, 2015, 02:34:27 PM
(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/custom-ducati.jpg)


http://www.bikeexif.com/custom-ducati (http://www.bikeexif.com/custom-ducati)



two of my best friends built that!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on April 29, 2015, 04:37:24 AM
^^^ I really don't understand going with the 1098 gauges for that bike. The motogadget gauges look better than factory ones most of the time. A lot of time for something only duc people would notice. Oh well, still looks sexy. And that tri color Walt,  [drool] [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on May 02, 2015, 08:34:40 AM
I was going to post only some of the photos, but,

http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-860-gt (http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-860-gt)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 02, 2015, 10:04:42 AM
 [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Anchorism on May 04, 2015, 02:38:24 PM
Quote from: Elefantitis on March 26, 2015, 06:33:56 PM
Very nice Guzzi V50 Scrambler:

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZNvpVig-txE/VRMDCv1s8OI/AAAAAAAB8-A/b1W_WmkCidk/s1600/v50%2Bscrambler%2B-005.jpg)

Link with more photos: http://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2015/03/v50-scarmbler.html (http://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2015/03/v50-scarmbler.html)

Me likey.... I need to get crackin on my V65TT.....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 05, 2015, 09:13:20 AM
 [drool]
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t31.0-8/p480x480/11148782_859128934135937_2535108523452701397_o.jpg)
(https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/t31.0-8/p480x480/11140744_859128914135939_9134444845668253508_o.jpg)
(https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/p843x403/11157555_859128764135954_795926616404405014_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on May 05, 2015, 09:21:54 AM
^ Very, very nice.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on May 05, 2015, 02:56:53 PM
Wow.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on May 05, 2015, 09:45:46 PM
Super cool concept bike. Talented 3D artist
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on May 11, 2015, 09:46:13 AM
(http://i57.tinypic.com/34issqq.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 1.21GW on May 11, 2015, 07:58:26 PM
Quote from: memper on May 11, 2015, 09:46:13 AM
(http://i57.tinypic.com/34issqq.jpg)

Sorry, but I can't hold back:

Ehhhhh...red spark wires are the wrong color and way too long.  Same with red grips.  Is this a christmas ornament?  Color scheme is a little too royal enfield-ish.  Front plate is anachronistic.  And are those flower sequins on the tail?!

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on May 11, 2015, 10:49:57 PM
^^  Picky, picky, picky.............  [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Anchorism on May 15, 2015, 07:28:38 PM
Heres one Raux might remember....

(https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/v/t34.0-12/1058937_10151433926542109_2133326104_n.jpg?oh=1e3552a157150eb2ffc5e39afd95c075&oe=5558C3EB)
(https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t35.0-12/1060765_10151433792092109_1970114205_o.jpg?oh=64efdb148ecfa0efbb7080c5246e7ad0&oe=5558FD1B)
(https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t35.0-12/1063003_10151433791107109_1258820289_o.jpg?oh=3a5160fee758a8ed789e04782d150594&oe=55589E7C)
Title: Re:
Post by: Raux on May 16, 2015, 06:01:46 AM
I need to start importingnhis race frames.
Title: Re:
Post by: Anchorism on May 16, 2015, 06:54:50 AM
Quote from: Raux on May 16, 2015, 06:01:46 AM
I need to start importingnhis race frames.

It could be one of the products on the page....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on May 16, 2015, 06:56:50 AM
I imagine that "Raux" is pronounced like "row" as in argument (not "row" as in manual propulsion of a boat).

Title: Re:
Post by: Raux on May 16, 2015, 06:58:11 AM
Rocks
Title: Re:
Post by: Raux on May 16, 2015, 06:58:47 AM
As in dumb as box of
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: hackers2r on May 17, 2015, 11:24:15 AM
There were a couple of custom Guzzis parked at a mall here in Miami.  Didn't take any pics but "Moto Studio" was all over them.  Some cool stuff they build including Ducatis: www.moto-studio.com (http://www.moto-studio.com)  One of them had an Ohlins TTR shock on it, very neat stuff.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on May 17, 2015, 12:34:19 PM
cool story bro
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 17, 2015, 01:07:07 PM
Damn, they build some sick bikes.  [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on May 18, 2015, 03:53:01 PM
(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/speedie11/Cafes/11259181_817760841632978_6935174519724274404_n_zpsjng9cdxg.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 18, 2015, 03:57:34 PM
 [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on May 19, 2015, 09:21:11 PM
Holy crap that's nice.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on May 20, 2015, 03:59:10 AM
oooh...  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: monsta on May 20, 2015, 06:49:43 AM
 :o   I raised an eyebrow!...   [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: memper on May 20, 2015, 06:50:15 AM
What's that on the tank? A gopher holding a rifle?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: TWDucfan on May 21, 2015, 04:00:47 AM
Not cool  [laugh] [laugh]

When you ride you have to take a rear wheel jack with you...  [coffee]


JK
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: 77south on May 21, 2015, 07:10:19 AM
QuoteWhen you ride you have to take a rear wheel jack with you...

So it's uncool now?  How long were you guys going to wait before you told me?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on June 03, 2015, 12:26:05 PM
ZOMFG

on ebay right now.. >sigh<

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA2N1gxNjAw/z/dNoAAOSwNSxVbMBJ/$_57.JPG)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA2N1gxNjAw/z/BbAAAOSwpDdVbL~u/$_57.JPG)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA2N1gxNjAw/z/DeUAAOSw3xJVbL~x/$_57.JPG)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA2N1gxNjAw/z/SQQAAOSwKrhVbMAL/$_57.JPG)

Interesting way to vent the old style clutch:
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA2N1gxNjAw/z/EykAAOSw~OdVbMA~/$_57.JPG)

2pc Akront wheels..

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA2N1gxNjAw/z/FzoAAOSw3xJVbMA-/$_57.JPG)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on June 04, 2015, 10:29:47 AM
Oh yum!!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: iRam on June 09, 2015, 09:25:09 AM
Holographic Hammer transformed the scrambler to a beautiful cafe racer
http://youtu.be/-BSVkI3Ds8E
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 09, 2015, 04:05:08 PM
Super sick  [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on June 26, 2015, 11:59:35 AM
Quote from: JohnEE on April 29, 2015, 04:37:24 AM
^^^ I really don't understand going with the 1098 gauges for that bike. The motogadget gauges look better than factory ones most of the time. A lot of time for something only duc people would notice. Oh well, still looks sexy. And that tri color Walt,  [drool] [drool]

It seems you understand it perfectly...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on June 27, 2015, 01:43:17 PM
this is interesting,


(https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10264481_619866561489055_1637597226136528559_n.jpg?oh=c4898183b200665e8e7badcbcfbd7c58&oe=56317442)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on June 27, 2015, 05:05:37 PM
Quote from: DarkMonster620 on June 27, 2015, 01:43:17 PM
this is interesting,


(https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10264481_619866561489055_1637597226136528559_n.jpg?oh=c4898183b200665e8e7badcbcfbd7c58&oe=56317442)
I could go for some more of that!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on June 27, 2015, 06:05:08 PM
Quote from: Dirty Duc on June 27, 2015, 05:05:37 PM
I could go for some more of that!
I started following the guy in FB . . .
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on July 10, 2015, 07:19:24 AM
'82 Pantah 600 frame.

'82-'90 Paso 750 engine (said to do 125 mph)(Randy will back that claim)


(http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/Paso%20Pantha/7%20.%20Min%20i%20fAcircrsta%20kostymen_zpsyxnfrsaa.jpg)

(http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/Paso%20Pantha/1%20.%20Delar%20till%20min%20Ducati%20inkAcircpta%20hos%20Panta_zpsrt3ev0lz.jpg)

(http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/Paso%20Pantha/2%20.%20%20Hailwood%20singelsaddle%20pNtilde%20snart%20klar_zpspvq7kp4q.jpg)

(http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/Paso%20Pantha/4%20.%20900%20SS%20kNtildepor%20pNtilde_zpsjdttsmah.jpg)

(http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/Paso%20Pantha/6%20.%20%20inte%20rntildedd%20fAcircr%20snAcirc%20%20%20bara%20posera%20fAcircr%20julkortet_zpsdti24vbg.jpg)

(http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/Paso%20Pantha/5%20.%20%20FaumlRDIG%20HURRA_zpsozlr9jhm.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on July 10, 2015, 08:28:08 AM
Quote from: stopintime on July 10, 2015, 07:19:24 AM
'82 Pantha 600 frame.

Pantah.  ;) http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/275067-1/Pantah-600-SL.jpg (http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/275067-1/Pantah-600-SL.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on July 10, 2015, 08:31:30 AM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on July 10, 2015, 08:28:08 AM
Pantah.  ;) http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/275067-1/Pantah-600-SL.jpg (http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/275067-1/Pantah-600-SL.jpg)

Pantah  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on July 10, 2015, 08:37:53 AM
Quote from: stopintime on July 10, 2015, 08:31:30 AM
Pantah  [thumbsup]

Hated like mad selling it..., but by age 45, even if you ARE the right size, bending that way for hours gets tiring unless you can really keep moving. Fantastic handling bike though, and quite quick enough for USA roads after tuning and going on a diet as shown.  :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on July 10, 2015, 10:36:36 AM
I wonder if one could stuff an 1100ds engine in one of those..........
Title: Re:
Post by: Raux on July 10, 2015, 06:00:33 PM
I know someone who makes tt f1 frames that fit 1100ds motors
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 18, 2015, 05:33:19 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/2C792EC6-56B7-4170-83CD-01DEFA051FA9.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/2C792EC6-56B7-4170-83CD-01DEFA051FA9.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on July 18, 2015, 08:47:24 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on July 18, 2015, 05:33:19 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/2C792EC6-56B7-4170-83CD-01DEFA051FA9.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/2C792EC6-56B7-4170-83CD-01DEFA051FA9.jpg.html)
More.

Love me some turbo Ducs, especially with wild ass bodywork and suspension.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on July 18, 2015, 08:56:33 PM
Well.

You don't see that every day.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on July 22, 2015, 02:17:12 PM
Less enthused by the look of the exhaust...
(http://www.duccutters.com/ZenMotorcycles-ZenTurbo/ZenTurbo%2D06.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 22, 2015, 03:03:58 PM
Love me some drag bikes  [evil]


(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-07/4187E45B-4EF7-472C-BD79-E9435D5D7982.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-07/4187E45B-4EF7-472C-BD79-E9435D5D7982.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-07/C9EE7974-A1B6-42DD-83DA-C0B98459460C.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-07/C9EE7974-A1B6-42DD-83DA-C0B98459460C.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/4FAACEC5-2879-4888-B76F-E27F696E3D5F.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/4FAACEC5-2879-4888-B76F-E27F696E3D5F.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on July 22, 2015, 03:11:39 PM
Twin snails!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 22, 2015, 03:13:29 PM
Another  [evil]

http://youtu.be/GXykD9FxVDE (http://youtu.be/GXykD9FxVDE)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on August 10, 2015, 09:44:11 AM
(https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11863365_10153426133025944_1148730307148104841_n.jpg?oh=912592f7e59464554fd47cdf482237ca&oe=56361E05)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: monsta on August 10, 2015, 05:11:25 PM
More of Patto's drag bikes.  I dont think that 749 above ever saw the track.
Diavel with clipons!   [evil]  Is what Patto has been racing recently..

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xtf1/t31.0-8/11425872_840919746000097_8267816888878105983_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on August 10, 2015, 05:47:41 PM
not trying to be disrespectful...

but who the make the beast with two backs is Patto?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on August 10, 2015, 06:04:08 PM
Wayne Patterson of Ducati Bunbury.

Drag races Ducs in upside-down land... most of them have been turbo-ed.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 10, 2015, 06:32:01 PM
Quote from: monsta on August 10, 2015, 05:11:25 PM
More of Patto's drag bikes.  I dont think that 749 above ever saw the track.
Diavel with clipons!   [evil]  Is what Patto has been racing recently..

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xtf1/t31.0-8/11425872_840919746000097_8267816888878105983_o.jpg)

this makes me want a Diavel.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: abby normal on August 10, 2015, 07:04:39 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on August 10, 2015, 06:32:01 PM
this makes me want a Diavel.

Yeah it does ... that thing is strangely alluring.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on August 10, 2015, 07:11:42 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on August 10, 2015, 06:32:01 PM
this makes me want a Diavel.

Really?  ??? Looks like the wheelbase of a Freightliner!  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 10, 2015, 07:25:57 PM
Quote from: monsta on August 10, 2015, 05:11:25 PM

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xtf1/t31.0-8/11425872_840919746000097_8267816888878105983_o.jpg)

Pure evil  [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 10, 2015, 07:29:59 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on August 10, 2015, 05:47:41 PM
not trying to be disrespectful...

but who the make the beast with two backs is Patto?


http://youtu.be/oo7hcH15fks (http://youtu.be/oo7hcH15fks)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: monsta on August 10, 2015, 07:31:02 PM
Yeah sorry...
Wayne Patterson and his son Todd..

some of his others...
http://www.duccutters.com/list.tpl?action=Search&max=10&group1field=title%2Bowner%2Bsystem%2Bmake%2Bmodel%2Byear%2BHnotes&wagroup1datarq=&wsSystemdatarq=&wshnotesdatarq=&wsmakedatarq=&wsmodeldatarq=&wsownerdatarq=Wayne+and+Todd+Patterson&sortby=sku#.Vcldr_mqpBc (http://www.duccutters.com/list.tpl?action=Search&max=10&group1field=title%2Bowner%2Bsystem%2Bmake%2Bmodel%2Byear%2BHnotes&wagroup1datarq=&wsSystemdatarq=&wshnotesdatarq=&wsmakedatarq=&wsmodeldatarq=&wsownerdatarq=Wayne+and+Todd+Patterson&sortby=sku#.Vcldr_mqpBc)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 10, 2015, 07:37:34 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on August 10, 2015, 07:11:42 PM
Really?  ??? Looks like the wheelbase of a Freightliner!  ;D

it's a drag bike.. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on August 26, 2015, 01:33:48 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6uRphAEvPu8/Vd1hquGSCmI/AAAAAAACHJ8/BrzjTtZy2PI/s1600/monster%2Bdark%2B.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 26, 2015, 01:35:23 PM
how does that caliper doesnt spin
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on August 26, 2015, 01:51:08 PM
Quote from: DarkMonster620 on August 26, 2015, 01:35:23 PM
how does that caliper doesnt spin
Has a strut that's hidden behind the swingarm.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 26, 2015, 04:25:27 PM
ok . ..
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on August 26, 2015, 05:02:40 PM
Patto Jnr is a good bloke. Very helpful and knows about fast.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: jas67 on August 28, 2015, 05:34:07 AM
My 1966 Ducati 250 Monza:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/422/20176877196_48af72e735_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/wJXLD3)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7707/16660848264_1513ee27b0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rogcJy)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8806/17075869267_7e21e77db4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/s1Wi26)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8762/17281485822_aa8c6658bf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sk78E7)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on August 28, 2015, 05:47:26 AM
Very nice.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on August 28, 2015, 10:36:20 AM
Very cool! You've got a lot of work invested there.  :) Long winters in PA? Had a 250 factory road racer ~ 1964 when I was in school in PA. It had the red/crome earlier tank though. Berliner must have sold quite a few bikes in PA in the '60's.

A local around here has an earlier nicely-restored Diana which runs well, but you don't see a ton of these for sure.
http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/282381-1/1966-Ducati-250-RF.jpg (http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/282381-1/1966-Ducati-250-RF.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 29, 2015, 01:55:27 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-08/8D4D726B-B721-4AA4-AD2F-0326C3201B8E.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-08/8D4D726B-B721-4AA4-AD2F-0326C3201B8E.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on August 29, 2015, 04:43:25 PM
 While I am not hot on the color choice, that. Bike is on my top 5 list of I want that bike!
Such a great combination of design and function!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on August 29, 2015, 06:28:34 PM
I'll take the Diana thank you.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 29, 2015, 07:23:57 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on August 29, 2015, 06:28:34 PM
I'll take the Diana thank you.

You'll get nothing, and like it
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 29, 2015, 09:59:47 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on August 29, 2015, 07:23:57 PM
You'll get nothing, and like it

[evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on August 30, 2015, 11:25:18 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on August 29, 2015, 07:23:57 PM
You'll get nothing, and like it
Story of my life. :-*
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 30, 2015, 06:06:19 PM
Quote from: SpikeC on August 29, 2015, 04:43:25 PM
While I am not hot on the color choice, that. Bike is on my top 5 list of I want that bike!
Such a great combination of design and function!


The Gulf livery is awesome.  8)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-08/A26F5635-52ED-4876-A792-001253AE9D7B.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-08/A26F5635-52ED-4876-A792-001253AE9D7B.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-08/127CC5F9-E039-4025-90BD-17C208A38418.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-08/127CC5F9-E039-4025-90BD-17C208A38418.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on August 30, 2015, 08:43:36 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on August 28, 2015, 10:36:20 AM

A local around here has an earlier nicely-restored Diana which runs well, but you don't see a ton of these for sure.
http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/282381-1/1966-Ducati-250-RF.jpg (http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/282381-1/1966-Ducati-250-RF.jpg)

That looks like a Sunday morning at Poe's
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on August 30, 2015, 08:46:59 PM
Quote from: bdfinally on August 30, 2015, 08:43:36 PM
That looks like a Sunday morning at Poe's

BINGO!  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MendoDave on September 11, 2015, 08:53:05 AM
Seattle Used Bikes has this.
2013 MV Agusta Brutale 1090

(https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/s720x720/11947927_828149460625359_313657514990853922_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on September 11, 2015, 08:57:00 AM
You'd look good on that.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MendoDave on September 11, 2015, 09:03:03 AM
Thanks. If I get one I will look at my reflection in store front glass as I pass by.  8)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The ModFather on September 11, 2015, 05:32:54 PM
Love the new Brutale Dragster RR especially with the Red and Black Spoke Wheels. Gorgeous bike!!
Title: Re:
Post by: Raux on September 11, 2015, 05:49:11 PM
Is the 05 MV Agusta F4 that great of a bike and collectible? What is their current value. I know they are pretty, btu worth it?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on September 12, 2015, 03:50:23 AM
Quote from: Mendo Dave on September 11, 2015, 08:53:05 AM
Seattle Used Bikes has this.
2013 MV Agusta Brutale 1090

(https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/s720x720/11947927_828149460625359_313657514990853922_o.jpg)

^^ Suzuki Gladius is NOT Italian Mendo Dave  [roll]

Oh, wait.  My mistake.....
(http://www.omnimoto.it/mwpImages/photogallery/2010/1924/photos1280/suzuki-gladius-650-2010_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MendoDave on September 12, 2015, 06:07:59 AM
Who knew? Not me anyway.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on September 15, 2015, 07:26:42 AM
My 'new-to-me' '02 748s along side my wife's '03 M1000s

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5804/21382788462_1797f9e79a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yzwo3A)His &amp; hers (https://flic.kr/p/yzwo3A) by R. Stuart Baker (https://www.flickr.com/photos/45825720@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on September 15, 2015, 08:01:49 AM
 [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MendoDave on September 15, 2015, 08:23:15 AM
Nice
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on September 16, 2015, 08:37:13 AM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on September 15, 2015, 07:26:42 AM
My 'new-to-me' '02 748s along side my wife's '03 M1000s

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5804/21382788462_1797f9e79a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yzwo3A)His &amp; hers (https://flic.kr/p/yzwo3A) by R. Stuart Baker (https://www.flickr.com/photos/45825720@N06/), on Flickr

the family that rides together, stays together
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: JohnEE on September 24, 2015, 08:02:00 AM
I love the red wheels and can.  [thumbsup] I need a 748/916/996/998, sooo purty...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on September 25, 2015, 09:41:36 AM
Quote from: JohnEE on September 24, 2015, 08:02:00 AM
I love the red wheels and can.  [thumbsup] I need a 748/916/996/998, sooo purty...

Soon me thinks the 748 needs to become an 853 but that'll have to wait until after all the mechanical bugs get sorted and maybe after I get the bodywork done.  Next winter perhaps...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 04, 2015, 07:59:05 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/6CD97185-B017-432E-B4E5-F6A800BD808E.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/6CD97185-B017-432E-B4E5-F6A800BD808E.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on October 05, 2015, 09:37:39 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on September 12, 2015, 03:50:23 AM
^^ Suzuki Gladius is NOT Italian Mendo Dave  [roll]

Oh, wait.  My mistake.....
(http://www.omnimoto.it/mwpImages/photogallery/2010/1924/photos1280/suzuki-gladius-650-2010_1.jpg)


[laugh]  [laugh]  [laugh]  [laugh]  [laugh]  [laugh]

But there is no question which one I'd rather be on .........   [evil]  [evil]  [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 05, 2015, 12:48:33 PM
Quote from: MadDuck on October 05, 2015, 09:37:39 AM

[laugh]  [laugh]  [laugh]  [laugh]  [laugh]  [laugh]

But there is no question which one I'd rather be on .........   [evil]  [evil]  [evil]
Really?  I'd take the MV  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on October 05, 2015, 02:27:22 PM
(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/paul-smart-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on October 05, 2015, 07:25:42 PM
Quote from: HotIce on October 05, 2015, 02:27:22 PM
(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/paul-smart-1.jpg)


Would some people just let the past be the past please?!?  That thing is horrible (imo)...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on October 05, 2015, 10:37:58 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on October 05, 2015, 12:48:33 PM
Really?  I'd take the MV  ;D

LOL. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 05, 2015, 11:42:05 PM
Quote from: HotIce on October 05, 2015, 02:27:22 PM
(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/paul-smart-1.jpg)

I likes it  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Blackout on October 06, 2015, 09:33:49 AM
Looks pretty cool!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MendoDave on October 06, 2015, 05:42:12 PM
If they could change that exhaust design it would look way better.
Title: Re:
Post by: Raux on October 06, 2015, 06:28:46 PM
If it was a new ss750 I'd like it more
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on October 07, 2015, 06:19:57 AM
Quote from: Mendo Dave on October 06, 2015, 05:42:12 PM
If they could change that exhaust design it would look way better.

...and the swingarm/shock, and...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on October 07, 2015, 08:50:36 AM
I was unaware Paul Smart rode a dirt bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MendoDave on October 07, 2015, 10:06:00 AM
Quote from: yamifixer on October 07, 2015, 08:50:36 AM
I was unaware Paul Smart rode a dirt bike.

He evidently owned on of these. A 1972 BSA B50.

(http://classic-motorbikes.net/images/gallery/bsa_b50mx.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on October 07, 2015, 06:44:59 PM
I like those conical rear hubs, my old Bonnie had one. I used Autosol on it to make it glow like omly polished alloy can.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MendoDave on October 07, 2015, 07:26:40 PM
Quote from: koko64 on October 07, 2015, 06:44:59 PM
I like those conical rear hubs, my old Bonnie had one. I used Autosol on it to make it glow like omly polished alloy can.

I always liked the Hubs on Maicos.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/jpw3578/Vintage%20Motorcross/1981%20Maico%20490%20swoosh/DSC02426.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on October 07, 2015, 08:21:34 PM
Quote from: Mendo Dave on October 07, 2015, 07:26:40 PM
I always liked the Hubs on Maicos.

That's the year after my 440 GS. Would have need a ladder.  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 16, 2015, 05:29:24 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/A3F97790-660F-4405-AF85-0574862B4CE7.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/A3F97790-660F-4405-AF85-0574862B4CE7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 16, 2015, 06:48:46 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on November 16, 2015, 05:29:24 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/A3F97790-660F-4405-AF85-0574862B4CE7.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/A3F97790-660F-4405-AF85-0574862B4CE7.jpg.html)

(http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4032/4308900690_6a5aa3fb9f.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 17, 2015, 03:46:07 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/9AB5324A-A28C-4E9E-BA8C-8DDED4A5DF03.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/9AB5324A-A28C-4E9E-BA8C-8DDED4A5DF03.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 18, 2015, 05:27:46 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on November 17, 2015, 03:46:07 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/9AB5324A-A28C-4E9E-BA8C-8DDED4A5DF03.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/9AB5324A-A28C-4E9E-BA8C-8DDED4A5DF03.jpg.html)

nice parts... but kind of looks like a fat dude with skinny legs for some reason.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 18, 2015, 09:12:39 PM
From what I gather this is the 2016 Pierobon X80R, which should be at Eicma this week. (?)



(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/FDE056AE-6369-45D1-8C7E-02E4CF1E6B7F.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/FDE056AE-6369-45D1-8C7E-02E4CF1E6B7F.jpg.html)


(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/59B266D9-BA7D-4835-AFF8-D834969CEF75.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/59B266D9-BA7D-4835-AFF8-D834969CEF75.jpg.html)





Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 19, 2015, 05:57:22 PM
tesi 3D

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/6B89B5FD-F91D-452B-9D5F-D8C0EA5BCF14.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/6B89B5FD-F91D-452B-9D5F-D8C0EA5BCF14.jpg.html)


http://www.designboom.com/technology/bimota-tesi-3d-raceface-motorcycle-eicma-2015-11-19-2015/ (http://www.designboom.com/technology/bimota-tesi-3d-raceface-motorcycle-eicma-2015-11-19-2015/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 20, 2015, 02:57:48 PM
MGX-21

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/8A5AF3DB-FEE2-47E6-A7E8-4B05378062A1.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/8A5AF3DB-FEE2-47E6-A7E8-4B05378062A1.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/1F02BC20-C27F-40C9-A311-43B44298C24C.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/1F02BC20-C27F-40C9-A311-43B44298C24C.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/B0D65B1E-5521-42D8-AF5A-8699EB987044.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/B0D65B1E-5521-42D8-AF5A-8699EB987044.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 22, 2015, 08:25:46 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/5B65DA7B-BB05-4DB8-9DE6-1196E31FAB11.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-11/5B65DA7B-BB05-4DB8-9DE6-1196E31FAB11.jpg.html)


http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/11/20/moto-guzzi-v7-stornello-scrambler-motorcycle-review-first-look-photos-eicma-2015/ (http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/11/20/moto-guzzi-v7-stornello-scrambler-motorcycle-review-first-look-photos-eicma-2015/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 22, 2015, 06:18:45 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/A5D44591-B47A-43E5-84FA-89BBA1E0902B.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/A5D44591-B47A-43E5-84FA-89BBA1E0902B.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on December 02, 2015, 04:44:37 AM
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--X5V_K9j4--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/znoeiubeqmsczpw58wxm.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 16, 2015, 07:45:04 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/A2B81834-FC84-46EB-97E4-DB8B7FDBB178.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/A2B81834-FC84-46EB-97E4-DB8B7FDBB178.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 19, 2015, 08:08:48 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/D8752744-67C4-4AB5-9BD3-220998C04AD6.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/D8752744-67C4-4AB5-9BD3-220998C04AD6.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/A2D350CE-5B0C-4B55-BBF4-20E3B1A85FBE.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/A2D350CE-5B0C-4B55-BBF4-20E3B1A85FBE.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 19, 2015, 08:10:57 PM
It's called the "peanut butter."

It crushes your nuts.

Quote from: kopfjäger on December 19, 2015, 08:08:48 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/A2D350CE-5B0C-4B55-BBF4-20E3B1A85FBE.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/A2D350CE-5B0C-4B55-BBF4-20E3B1A85FBE.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 19, 2015, 09:25:12 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/8392FC9B-AD26-4FE4-86FE-D535A2D9696B.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/8392FC9B-AD26-4FE4-86FE-D535A2D9696B.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/33192491-FF75-4A7B-99C3-59A6618D15D8.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/33192491-FF75-4A7B-99C3-59A6618D15D8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on December 19, 2015, 09:31:15 PM
Simultaneously won awards for "Best use of an erector set" and "worst exhaust design ever."
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on December 20, 2015, 09:45:49 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on December 19, 2015, 08:08:48 PM(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/A2D350CE-5B0C-4B55-BBF4-20E3B1A85FBE.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/A2D350CE-5B0C-4B55-BBF4-20E3B1A85FBE.jpg.html)
A gorgeous sight for sore eyes [thumbsup] [drool] [thumbsup]

Quote from: kopfjäger on December 19, 2015, 09:25:12 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/8392FC9B-AD26-4FE4-86FE-D535A2D9696B.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/8392FC9B-AD26-4FE4-86FE-D535A2D9696B.jpg.html)
make the beast with two backs. My eyes. Gruesome.  [thumbsdown] [puke] [thumbsdown]



Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 24, 2015, 01:54:54 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on December 20, 2015, 09:45:49 PM
A gorgeous sight for sore eyes [thumbsup] [drool] [thumbsup]





Tank makes me think of a Scott Flying/Super Squirrel or Velocette.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 27, 2015, 08:36:55 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/496961A6-F7C6-4162-B8F3-25D09E85A221.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/496961A6-F7C6-4162-B8F3-25D09E85A221.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on December 28, 2015, 05:37:13 AM
^^  do tell more....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 28, 2015, 08:09:12 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on December 28, 2015, 05:37:13 AM
^^  do tell more....

http://silodrome.com/ducati-single/ (http://silodrome.com/ducati-single/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on December 29, 2015, 02:52:20 AM
Thanks  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 29, 2015, 03:08:11 AM
Itty bitty carb.  :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 29, 2015, 05:14:53 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/7D6F6922-EB51-4C38-96B5-10CBDE26EF1B.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/7D6F6922-EB51-4C38-96B5-10CBDE26EF1B.jpg.html)
Title: Re:
Post by: SwiftTone on December 29, 2015, 05:50:28 PM
I love wire wheels!
Title: Re:
Post by: Kopfjager on December 29, 2015, 06:39:02 PM
Quote from: SwiftTone on December 29, 2015, 05:50:28 PM
I love wire wheels!


(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/D1EFDA62-7FD8-4025-8C72-1EED3422045D.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/D1EFDA62-7FD8-4025-8C72-1EED3422045D.jpg.html)
Title: Re:
Post by: SwiftTone on December 30, 2015, 01:55:26 PM
So where could I buy wire wheels for SSSA?
Title: Re:
Post by: Kopfjager on December 30, 2015, 02:17:30 PM
Quote from: SwiftTone on December 30, 2015, 01:55:26 PM
So where could I buy wire wheels for SSSA?

Warp9 maybe.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 30, 2015, 06:40:55 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/8B427136-E0E2-4FFD-B111-7773F0BBEBB3.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/8B427136-E0E2-4FFD-B111-7773F0BBEBB3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 30, 2015, 07:53:32 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/F10ABB53-75D5-4E81-80AA-FC7A88DD63B6.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/F10ABB53-75D5-4E81-80AA-FC7A88DD63B6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on December 30, 2015, 07:54:16 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on December 30, 2015, 07:53:32 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/F10ABB53-75D5-4E81-80AA-FC7A88DD63B6.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/F10ABB53-75D5-4E81-80AA-FC7A88DD63B6.jpg.html)
Much better... :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 30, 2015, 07:54:53 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/548750C0-3575-42E7-9EB4-FB02DC84BCB5.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/548750C0-3575-42E7-9EB4-FB02DC84BCB5.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 30, 2015, 08:07:35 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/B4FD22D3-CD3E-4695-9AD2-F9C621C3FD8A.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/B4FD22D3-CD3E-4695-9AD2-F9C621C3FD8A.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 30, 2015, 08:08:02 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/920C0D73-3F54-4D42-BAB7-8E4AD3A6FE75.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/920C0D73-3F54-4D42-BAB7-8E4AD3A6FE75.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on December 30, 2015, 08:09:25 PM
All that cash and labor..... and it's got the plain swingarm and 3-spoke wheels.  :-\
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 30, 2015, 08:11:19 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on December 30, 2015, 08:09:25 PM
All that cash and labor..... and it's got the plain swingarm and 3-spoke wheels.  :-\

Sometimes I think guys just 'hit the wall' or something during a long build. (?) Easy fix though.  [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on December 31, 2015, 04:37:03 AM
A customer yesterday showed me his "new for him" Lambretta that he purchased in Aruba, it is a 1969 model . . . like a Vespa
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howie on December 31, 2015, 04:46:46 AM
Quote from: DarkMonster620 on December 31, 2015, 04:37:03 AM
A customer yesterday showed me his "new for him" Lambretta that he purchased in Aruba, it is a 1969 model . . . like a Vespa

Up here a nice old Lambretta is worth as much as a brand new Vespa.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on December 31, 2015, 04:48:18 AM
Quote from: howie on December 31, 2015, 04:46:46 AM
Up here a nice old Lambretta is worth as much as a brand new Vespa.
He just bought it to clean it up and put it on a shelf on his "bar room" says it reminded him of college . . . paid almost $6K
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 31, 2015, 12:39:36 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on December 30, 2015, 07:54:53 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/548750C0-3575-42E7-9EB4-FB02DC84BCB5.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/548750C0-3575-42E7-9EB4-FB02DC84BCB5.jpg.html)

Nicely done. I really like it. The motor used up the money for mag wheels I guess.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on January 07, 2016, 02:44:22 PM
(https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11227027_1006056719453452_6816778283188011611_n.jpg?oh=2357a93fee6f9483f1692cee4a92fc06&oe=5711E42F)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 07, 2016, 02:45:49 PM
 8)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on January 10, 2016, 02:58:06 AM
out for a Monster ride today in rural South East Australia....  surprised to see this by the side of of the road..... 

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1641/23661507054_12a69103ef_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/C3TpGb)

.... those Contis sounded bloody glorious  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on January 10, 2016, 03:12:00 AM
Wow.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on January 10, 2016, 07:39:38 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on January 10, 2016, 02:58:06 AM
out for a Monster ride today in rural South East Australia....  surprised to see this by the side of of the road..... 

.... those Contis sounded bloody glorious  [drool]

750's are bringing over $100K at auction lately, so not unlike seeing a 250 GTO on the track...  ;D But it happens...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: TitanMonsterS4R on January 10, 2016, 09:27:02 AM
Ironically, I saw a gold and black 900 Supersport yesterday morning in downtown Sydney. Looked awesome clean and sleek.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 18, 2016, 10:14:19 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/CDE1B0D3-B275-473C-B27A-7ED9D99BE1A3.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/CDE1B0D3-B275-473C-B27A-7ED9D99BE1A3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 20, 2016, 11:08:31 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/AB55F853-0EBD-4816-89BC-EDA6CC7A7790_3.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/AB55F853-0EBD-4816-89BC-EDA6CC7A7790_3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on January 22, 2016, 06:29:37 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 20, 2016, 11:08:31 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/AB55F853-0EBD-4816-89BC-EDA6CC7A7790_3.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/AB55F853-0EBD-4816-89BC-EDA6CC7A7790_3.jpg.html)

I've ridden that bike.  What a hoot!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on January 23, 2016, 07:53:45 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/Mobile%20Uploads/072A25EB-43C4-4D45-8B97-91446A60F86C_zpsipe4hkrh.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/pompino/media/Mobile%20Uploads/072A25EB-43C4-4D45-8B97-91446A60F86C_zpsipe4hkrh.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on January 26, 2016, 02:41:15 PM
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wLXWX5N_gdw/VqfzFkdXhEI/AAAAAAAAUZg/71DiUTCBok4/w1024-h682-no/12-Artika_01-1024x682.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 30, 2016, 08:07:49 PM
(http://cdn.overclock.net/7/72/900x900px-LL-72e64411_do-want.jpeg)

Quote from: HotIce on January 26, 2016, 02:41:15 PM
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wLXWX5N_gdw/VqfzFkdXhEI/AAAAAAAAUZg/71DiUTCBok4/w1024-h682-no/12-Artika_01-1024x682.jpg)

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on February 02, 2016, 09:47:59 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/4788EBB2-F989-4D70-ADA2-99609C1C20EC.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/4788EBB2-F989-4D70-ADA2-99609C1C20EC.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: monsta on February 04, 2016, 03:20:28 PM
http://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/2016/02/york-st-moto-ducati-350-widecase.html#more (http://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/2016/02/york-st-moto-ducati-350-widecase.html#more)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NKFVlTmjN0g/VqrK9LBp7uI/AAAAAAAAn2E/RssnblRkZAw/s640/ducati-350-caferacer-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on February 04, 2016, 03:47:14 PM
 [evil] 8) [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on February 05, 2016, 06:49:26 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/8Bo06ie.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on February 23, 2016, 08:17:16 AM
I know, I know, pics but, the link opens ALL the pics

http://ottonero.blogspot.ca/2016/02/veleno.html (http://ottonero.blogspot.ca/2016/02/veleno.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on February 23, 2016, 08:29:13 AM
Quote from: DarkMonster620 on February 23, 2016, 08:17:16 AM
I know, I know, pics but, the link opens ALL the pics

http://ottonero.blogspot.ca/2016/02/veleno.html (http://ottonero.blogspot.ca/2016/02/veleno.html)
My favorite:
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y3OxjCjuTKM/VsuZRMP079I/AAAAAAAB0bU/bL8QwqP50c4/s640/VELENO_ORG_05.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on February 23, 2016, 08:34:13 AM
Quote from: Dirty Duc on February 23, 2016, 08:29:13 AM
My favorite:
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y3OxjCjuTKM/VsuZRMP079I/AAAAAAAB0bU/bL8QwqP50c4/s640/VELENO_ORG_05.jpg)

Now there's an interesting bike!  What's up with the front brake?  And you know that bike works for a living and isn't just some show piece.   [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on February 23, 2016, 08:58:12 AM
Quote from: MadDuck on February 23, 2016, 08:34:13 AM
Now there's an interesting bike!  What's up with the front brake?  And you know that bike works for a living and isn't just some show piece.   [thumbsup]
Single-sided FFE:
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8vytgRLFZ2w/VsuZQi1BOaI/AAAAAAAB0bQ/l_cg5Tf-Apc/s640/VELENO_ORG_04.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on February 23, 2016, 09:04:27 AM
Apparently from here:
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4gcOrZi45a8/Ucx56P5QhWI/AAAAAAAAB64/oy0hODPTnQQ/s640/Gilera+CX125+Motorbike.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eNALnJYemxc/Ucx56otHooI/AAAAAAAAB68/d-SU7CvMaSs/s640/Gilera+CX125.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on February 23, 2016, 09:12:14 AM
And not even really that funny:
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xvUzl1MzPbw/Ucx53CcO2xI/AAAAAAAAB6U/S10OWZMiUx8/s589/Gilera+CX+chassis.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 24, 2016, 07:11:51 PM
Can't be. That's a 125 cc 2 stroke.  The frame on the CX is nothing, probably weighs as much as the Ducati's rear shock.

Quote from: Dirty Duc on February 23, 2016, 09:04:27 AM
Apparently from here:
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4gcOrZi45a8/Ucx56P5QhWI/AAAAAAAAB64/oy0hODPTnQQ/s640/Gilera+CX125+Motorbike.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on February 25, 2016, 05:27:11 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on February 24, 2016, 07:11:51 PM
Can't be. That's a 125 cc 2 stroke.  The frame on the CX is nothing, probably weighs as much as the Ducati's rear shock.

http://www.veleno.org/project.html (http://www.veleno.org/project.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on February 25, 2016, 03:05:39 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/2F47A43E-F270-40AC-93C5-4E0448E2423F.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/2F47A43E-F270-40AC-93C5-4E0448E2423F.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 25, 2016, 04:29:30 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on February 25, 2016, 03:05:39 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/2F47A43E-F270-40AC-93C5-4E0448E2423F.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/2F47A43E-F270-40AC-93C5-4E0448E2423F.jpg.html)

make the beast with two backs a duck, i like that.

reminds me of the neiman marcus model.  very nasty.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on February 25, 2016, 04:37:39 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on February 25, 2016, 04:29:30 PM
make the beast with two backs a duck, i like that.

reminds me of the neiman marcus model.  very nasty.

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/0E92536C-2458-4AF0-B241-FE235D15DCC6.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/0E92536C-2458-4AF0-B241-FE235D15DCC6.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/B2C9378E-9674-4AB0-ACC6-558C55D45EDE.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/B2C9378E-9674-4AB0-ACC6-558C55D45EDE.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/A0523E77-53F4-4F48-938D-C7CF14FF1FCA_24.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/A0523E77-53F4-4F48-938D-C7CF14FF1FCA_24.jpg.html)


(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/B632F72C-5961-46BA-B09A-17A08B75D6EB.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/B632F72C-5961-46BA-B09A-17A08B75D6EB.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/DC890FE0-C52D-4063-9071-5DD97576016B_3.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/DC890FE0-C52D-4063-9071-5DD97576016B_3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on February 26, 2016, 09:03:13 AM
i used to despise the triple 9 look but it has grown on me. 

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on February 26, 2016, 01:02:08 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on February 26, 2016, 09:03:13 AM
i used to despise the triple 9 look but it has grown on me. 



I always liked them except for the tail section. The gray bike is heavily modified, I dig the front signals down on the fairing and I might steal the idea of the paint stripe on the rear wheel.


(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/BEBF4A62-B23E-484E-9AF4-1658EA13A4E2_15.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/BEBF4A62-B23E-484E-9AF4-1658EA13A4E2_15.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on February 26, 2016, 03:29:35 PM
And the 848 swingarm...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Wzed on February 26, 2016, 05:53:09 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on February 26, 2016, 09:03:13 AM
i used to despise the triple 9 look but it has grown on me.  



Check out the Moto Wheels Bursi-bodied 999 - it looks amazing.  

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/kneesup84/media/Ducati%20999R%20Febur-Bursi%20Evolution/IMG_0163_zps2bd75d77.jpg.html?sort=3&o=38 (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/kneesup84/media/Ducati%20999R%20Febur-Bursi%20Evolution/IMG_0163_zps2bd75d77.jpg.html?sort=3&o=38)

The Bursi body kit really makes the bike, but it's long since entered the unobtanium realm.  Apparently only four bodies were ever made, and two have since been destroyed.  The Motowheels one sold to a guy in the UK a couple years ago, and then he sold it a few years after that.  
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on February 27, 2016, 06:52:11 AM
Anyone has an idea about this:

(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpl1/v/t1.0-9/12801670_1978224452403024_2399445609546934090_n.jpg?oh=420ecb294afe7d6bf7ad95ae8bb44690&oe=574F65FB)

OK, got something on it:  http://www.navel-factory.com/ (http://www.navel-factory.com/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on February 27, 2016, 09:32:34 AM
 [thumbsdown] holy shirt
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 01, 2016, 02:59:11 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/90D5505B-A8F1-4F18-AAEF-5E403744037B_42.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/90D5505B-A8F1-4F18-AAEF-5E403744037B_42.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on March 01, 2016, 03:40:53 PM
^^^  Well, if you're into "that sort of thing", then that bike has a lot of "that sort of thing"...   [thumbsdown]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 01, 2016, 03:43:48 PM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on March 01, 2016, 03:40:53 PM
^^^  Well, if you're into "that sort of thing", then that bike has a lot of "that sort of thing"...   [thumbsdown]

Not me by any means. I make the beast with two backsing hate gold, and I don't like 4v Monsters.  :D  Someone here will like it though.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on March 01, 2016, 04:08:37 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on March 01, 2016, 02:59:11 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/90D5505B-A8F1-4F18-AAEF-5E403744037B_42.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/90D5505B-A8F1-4F18-AAEF-5E403744037B_42.jpg.html)
isn't that the Alonso bike?

[puke]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 01, 2016, 04:26:26 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/50D227F3-5D1B-4DA9-A3B1-0A2044EDFEA4_14.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/50D227F3-5D1B-4DA9-A3B1-0A2044EDFEA4_14.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on March 01, 2016, 04:26:56 PM
 :o
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 01, 2016, 04:32:19 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/14FF9EC6-B8BC-4ED2-AE3B-6E4F14D3A64C_32.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/14FF9EC6-B8BC-4ED2-AE3B-6E4F14D3A64C_32.jpg.html)


(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/979F6069-3091-415C-AC59-E699994EEF5D_37.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/979F6069-3091-415C-AC59-E699994EEF5D_37.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: TWDucfan on March 01, 2016, 07:55:43 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/979F6069-3091-415C-AC59-E699994EEF5D_37.jpg)




Not bad...   [clap] [clap]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on March 02, 2016, 06:02:55 AM
Quote from: DarkMonster620 on March 01, 2016, 04:08:37 PM
isn't that the Alonso bike?

[puke]

Yes it is. Put me in the camp that likes it. Especially if you saw how it looked before this reincarnation
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 02, 2016, 03:52:00 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/15EE80D6-4CC4-44A4-A8E3-73A612F66886.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/15EE80D6-4CC4-44A4-A8E3-73A612F66886.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 02, 2016, 03:53:05 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/E60DBD12-F7EA-46CB-9C3A-C1FBD18105A4.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/E60DBD12-F7EA-46CB-9C3A-C1FBD18105A4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 02, 2016, 04:06:33 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/372DCD35-1297-4A67-8E11-EE829FEEA5FD.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/372DCD35-1297-4A67-8E11-EE829FEEA5FD.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on March 02, 2016, 04:07:41 PM
the last Monster, IS Monster
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 02, 2016, 04:13:12 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/59E49909-66AE-491B-A28C-944D83E32FA5.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/59E49909-66AE-491B-A28C-944D83E32FA5.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 02, 2016, 04:13:46 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/B909DC01-12C2-4740-B756-54B6CAE27B8B.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/B909DC01-12C2-4740-B756-54B6CAE27B8B.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on March 02, 2016, 10:45:11 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on March 02, 2016, 04:13:12 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/59E49909-66AE-491B-A28C-944D83E32FA5.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/59E49909-66AE-491B-A28C-944D83E32FA5.jpg.html)

[thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 03, 2016, 08:42:31 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/71752E92-4ADC-4F4C-AE69-E201378FCDB0_1.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/71752E92-4ADC-4F4C-AE69-E201378FCDB0_1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 03, 2016, 09:22:24 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on March 01, 2016, 04:32:19 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/14FF9EC6-B8BC-4ED2-AE3B-6E4F14D3A64C_32.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/14FF9EC6-B8BC-4ED2-AE3B-6E4F14D3A64C_32.jpg.html)


(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/979F6069-3091-415C-AC59-E699994EEF5D_37.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/979F6069-3091-415C-AC59-E699994EEF5D_37.jpg.html)

A scrambler with a squarecase?

Um..  Can't tell what they did there.  The frame looks like a GT frame... forks are the larger 38mm...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 03, 2016, 09:23:54 AM
Quote from: Wzed on February 26, 2016, 05:53:09 PM
Check out the Moto Wheels Bursi-bodied 999 - it looks amazing.  

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/kneesup84/media/Ducati%20999R%20Febur-Bursi%20Evolution/IMG_0163_zps2bd75d77.jpg.html?sort=3&o=38 (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/kneesup84/media/Ducati%20999R%20Febur-Bursi%20Evolution/IMG_0163_zps2bd75d77.jpg.html?sort=3&o=38)

The Bursi body kit really makes the bike, but it's long since entered the unobtanium realm.  Apparently only four bodies were ever made, and two have since been destroyed.  The Motowheels one sold to a guy in the UK a couple years ago, and then he sold it a few years after that.  


the main complaint with the 999 is the headlight and the Bursi doesn't even address that.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 03, 2016, 01:50:38 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/B81FCB14-03E6-4366-A566-002B3817D748.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/B81FCB14-03E6-4366-A566-002B3817D748.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on March 03, 2016, 03:21:50 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on March 02, 2016, 04:13:46 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/B909DC01-12C2-4740-B756-54B6CAE27B8B.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/B909DC01-12C2-4740-B756-54B6CAE27B8B.jpg.html)

Punk rock + acid + S2R800 =  [thumbsup]  That looks like a fun bike to bomb around on.  For like 50 miles.  And then you're out of gas...

Quote from: kopfjäger on March 03, 2016, 08:42:31 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/71752E92-4ADC-4F4C-AE69-E201378FCDB0_1.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/71752E92-4ADC-4F4C-AE69-E201378FCDB0_1.jpg.html)

Nice execution.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 03, 2016, 04:35:40 PM
This bike had a lot of influence on my build back in the day.


(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/7EEE9D6C-776C-4856-A112-D1B43ECA6FFD.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/7EEE9D6C-776C-4856-A112-D1B43ECA6FFD.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 03, 2016, 04:42:41 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/5814F613-6740-439F-B56C-2CC4A599119E.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/5814F613-6740-439F-B56C-2CC4A599119E.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/632ACEAD-1541-4ECB-B1C6-2D872A96C338.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/632ACEAD-1541-4ECB-B1C6-2D872A96C338.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 03, 2016, 05:20:10 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/089E4FBC-92CB-4B50-B764-7C3AE2D0DA4F.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/089E4FBC-92CB-4B50-B764-7C3AE2D0DA4F.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/E7DAC7E1-84C8-4C99-9583-CFBC9047DAE6.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/E7DAC7E1-84C8-4C99-9583-CFBC9047DAE6.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/053B8AB5-AF68-4257-8225-B96B8AD090F7.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/053B8AB5-AF68-4257-8225-B96B8AD090F7.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/91640010-01E6-43AC-B10F-25E3C9123F8E.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/91640010-01E6-43AC-B10F-25E3C9123F8E.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/C2C181FE-AB74-4831-946D-E16C38882EBF.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/C2C181FE-AB74-4831-946D-E16C38882EBF.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on March 03, 2016, 05:23:40 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on March 03, 2016, 05:20:10 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/089E4FBC-92CB-4B50-B764-7C3AE2D0DA4F.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/089E4FBC-92CB-4B50-B764-7C3AE2D0DA4F.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/E7DAC7E1-84C8-4C99-9583-CFBC9047DAE6.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/E7DAC7E1-84C8-4C99-9583-CFBC9047DAE6.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/053B8AB5-AF68-4257-8225-B96B8AD090F7.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/053B8AB5-AF68-4257-8225-B96B8AD090F7.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/91640010-01E6-43AC-B10F-25E3C9123F8E.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/91640010-01E6-43AC-B10F-25E3C9123F8E.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/C2C181FE-AB74-4831-946D-E16C38882EBF.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/C2C181FE-AB74-4831-946D-E16C38882EBF.jpg.html)
Who's is this?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 03, 2016, 05:35:07 PM
https://ttrno.com/ (https://ttrno.com/)


http://youtu.be/hJTi8KtPBiY (http://youtu.be/hJTi8KtPBiY)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on March 03, 2016, 05:40:49 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on March 03, 2016, 05:35:07 PM
https://ttrno.com/ (https://ttrno.com/)


http://youtu.be/hJTi8KtPBiY (http://youtu.be/hJTi8KtPBiY)
I've been there. :P

Not much originality on the color...I mean it's slightly different but... :-\
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on March 04, 2016, 05:53:13 AM
Nice concept,

(http://orig03.deviantart.net/e938/f/2015/288/b/b/ducati_silver_shotgun_concept_by_obiboi-d9d6h79.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 04, 2016, 08:17:24 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/0255328B-7347-4E83-AEAA-F04D6F6B6906.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/0255328B-7347-4E83-AEAA-F04D6F6B6906.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/B8330C7D-EBDB-410A-9FCA-7E8CCB5F5F28.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/B8330C7D-EBDB-410A-9FCA-7E8CCB5F5F28.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on March 04, 2016, 09:11:10 AM
Very cool
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on March 04, 2016, 12:29:17 PM
I want this seat!

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/053B8AB5-AF68-4257-8225-B96B8AD090F7.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/053B8AB5-AF68-4257-8225-B96B8AD090F7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Oldfisti on March 04, 2016, 03:55:00 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on March 01, 2016, 02:59:11 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/90D5505B-A8F1-4F18-AAEF-5E403744037B_42.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/90D5505B-A8F1-4F18-AAEF-5E403744037B_42.jpg.html)


I could work with this.

All the gold would have to go of course but there is a good foundation there IMHO.

The headlight setup works, wheel style is nice and I love the exhaust. Seat/tail looks good from that angle.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 04, 2016, 08:18:10 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/1C1C3C9F-356A-4FE1-A7E8-0052E05CA364.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/1C1C3C9F-356A-4FE1-A7E8-0052E05CA364.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/21629410-A6F4-44E8-8A4A-3B7AEEE4366F.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/21629410-A6F4-44E8-8A4A-3B7AEEE4366F.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/35BFD4DA-99DF-4D3A-8282-BF9D0B84E598.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/35BFD4DA-99DF-4D3A-8282-BF9D0B84E598.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 08, 2016, 04:47:08 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/96BD99AA-C688-4DD1-B656-47BC9400DDEB.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/96BD99AA-C688-4DD1-B656-47BC9400DDEB.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 08, 2016, 09:44:01 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/CBBE7071-C597-41DD-85A1-82F6B1490FF9.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/CBBE7071-C597-41DD-85A1-82F6B1490FF9.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on March 09, 2016, 04:42:02 AM
 [drool] [drool] [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 10, 2016, 05:22:35 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/0C48A1E0-12C2-4BAA-BBFC-083EA0A00C43.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/0C48A1E0-12C2-4BAA-BBFC-083EA0A00C43.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Oldfisti on March 12, 2016, 01:16:07 AM
(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/t31.0-8/12828486_956987234391054_83145585016253399_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SpikeC on March 12, 2016, 10:29:14 AM
Cool Japanese bikes?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on March 12, 2016, 04:36:47 PM
I guess its a good use for CX500 motor. Those early CV carbs are a bugger to fix without big dollars. Better and cheaper to put some Mikuni VMs on there and be done with it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Oldfisti on March 13, 2016, 03:22:30 PM
D'oh!

I posted that one too quickly.

Cool bike anyway I guess.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 15, 2016, 04:52:56 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/E1F26BA5-92A0-44C4-87EF-36F5665B135B.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/E1F26BA5-92A0-44C4-87EF-36F5665B135B.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on March 15, 2016, 06:48:23 PM
 [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 15, 2016, 07:31:02 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/850F1B79-685B-4FA0-9593-CBB2C07878A5.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/850F1B79-685B-4FA0-9593-CBB2C07878A5.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on March 15, 2016, 08:02:38 PM
That would be fun on the farm. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 15, 2016, 08:21:55 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/0B956D30-8AB0-40FE-9BDA-987F64B4B0B0.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/0B956D30-8AB0-40FE-9BDA-987F64B4B0B0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 18, 2016, 09:41:35 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/DEE56468-514C-449C-9212-DFA073ADB170.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/DEE56468-514C-449C-9212-DFA073ADB170.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: The Architect on March 18, 2016, 12:40:21 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on March 08, 2016, 09:44:01 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/CBBE7071-C597-41DD-85A1-82F6B1490FF9.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/CBBE7071-C597-41DD-85A1-82F6B1490FF9.jpg.html)

Almost 20 years later and it's still a good looking bike!  Good design is good design! 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: NorDog on April 28, 2016, 03:48:45 PM
I do remember that my dad said this was a Vespa.

Does that count as a Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bike?

I'm the melon headed kid with the buzz cut sitting in front.

(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/s960x960/12973548_10205926913278118_5802866707954597563_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 02, 2016, 10:05:42 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/27DFC812-FE64-4C8E-8BD1-9C5985381FB6.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/27DFC812-FE64-4C8E-8BD1-9C5985381FB6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 03, 2016, 09:01:57 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/ABF3E142-F63B-483E-8A56-9705B4E859DC.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/ABF3E142-F63B-483E-8A56-9705B4E859DC.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/A743A0A8-1CFF-4FBB-8D04-98B86522ACD9.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/A743A0A8-1CFF-4FBB-8D04-98B86522ACD9.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/11F31E32-086B-4DA8-BD16-1166CDD34C12.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/11F31E32-086B-4DA8-BD16-1166CDD34C12.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on May 03, 2016, 09:04:40 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on May 03, 2016, 09:01:57 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/ABF3E142-F63B-483E-8A56-9705B4E859DC.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/ABF3E142-F63B-483E-8A56-9705B4E859DC.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/A743A0A8-1CFF-4FBB-8D04-98B86522ACD9.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/A743A0A8-1CFF-4FBB-8D04-98B86522ACD9.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/11F31E32-086B-4DA8-BD16-1166CDD34C12.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/11F31E32-086B-4DA8-BD16-1166CDD34C12.jpg.html)
Not sure how I feel about "trellis-ass" but definitely don't like the "bend" where the muffler meets the header.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 03, 2016, 09:54:32 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/CD368811-DD93-461E-A458-DDC6E1737AB5.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/CD368811-DD93-461E-A458-DDC6E1737AB5.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on May 04, 2016, 08:58:00 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on May 03, 2016, 09:54:32 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/CD368811-DD93-461E-A458-DDC6E1737AB5.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/CD368811-DD93-461E-A458-DDC6E1737AB5.jpg.html)

Oh my, that is nice
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 04, 2016, 09:51:50 AM
Quote from: yamifixer on May 04, 2016, 08:58:00 AM
Oh my, that is nice


Yeah it is.  [evil]

http://www.bikeexif.com/750ss-ducati (http://www.bikeexif.com/750ss-ducati)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on May 04, 2016, 02:35:00 PM
Yep nice work.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on May 19, 2016, 05:38:43 PM
http://photos.ducati.net/Motorcycle-Shows/The-Quail-Motorcycle-2016/i-QwQhbJd (http://photos.ducati.net/Motorcycle-Shows/The-Quail-Motorcycle-2016/i-QwQhbJd)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 24, 2016, 08:47:44 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/C1F31F17-4F08-4169-A730-7E00B5B9AF26.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/C1F31F17-4F08-4169-A730-7E00B5B9AF26.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on May 24, 2016, 08:50:21 PM
Wow. Dont give me any ideas. ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 04, 2016, 08:07:01 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/F258077F-E6A7-424F-9132-91885D7724D6.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/F258077F-E6A7-424F-9132-91885D7724D6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 04, 2016, 09:41:50 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/36D711E6-B00E-4E4F-BDEF-150E32889B1C.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/36D711E6-B00E-4E4F-BDEF-150E32889B1C.jpg.html)


http://www.bikeexif.com/brutale-800 (http://www.bikeexif.com/brutale-800)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 08, 2016, 10:00:43 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/077775C1-0A2A-4787-8480-5B105BB3A4B6.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/077775C1-0A2A-4787-8480-5B105BB3A4B6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on June 08, 2016, 11:27:29 PM
Wow.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on June 09, 2016, 06:19:35 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on June 04, 2016, 08:07:01 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/F258077F-E6A7-424F-9132-91885D7724D6.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/F258077F-E6A7-424F-9132-91885D7724D6.jpg.html)

I'd hit that...  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: abby normal on June 09, 2016, 06:44:20 AM
now that's a nice looking guzzi. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 09, 2016, 03:41:02 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/1EFAC0B8-0B3B-45E4-A957-712733B5300E.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/1EFAC0B8-0B3B-45E4-A957-712733B5300E.jpg.html)


http://www.bikeexif.com/radical-guzzi-cafe-racer (http://www.bikeexif.com/radical-guzzi-cafe-racer)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: TitanMonsterS4R on June 13, 2016, 03:17:21 AM
(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy51/wbamiduro/IMG_3300_zpsenkkxwyj.jpg)

(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy51/wbamiduro/DSC_0002_zpsfuvxynw7.jpg)

(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy51/wbamiduro/13450268_10157045209900319_3483137000461970845_n_zpspg8luaw7.jpg)

(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy51/wbamiduro/DSC_0028_zpslci8qvt0.jpg)

Throttle Roll 2016 in Sydney
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 14, 2016, 02:44:18 PM
Hyper Scrambler

https://youtu.be/irIDDtpvUBA
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucRS on June 14, 2016, 05:22:46 PM
^^Very cool^^
(Maybe add a bit more rake)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 19, 2016, 06:25:29 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/609030BF-8083-420F-8C68-2D4F065E7F86.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/609030BF-8083-420F-8C68-2D4F065E7F86.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: TitanMonsterS4R on June 20, 2016, 05:10:20 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on June 19, 2016, 06:25:29 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/609030BF-8083-420F-8C68-2D4F065E7F86.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/609030BF-8083-420F-8C68-2D4F065E7F86.jpg.html)

I'll take one please.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 23, 2016, 10:18:01 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/A279C5A1-BB68-4C60-B42B-715F9B7FEE8C.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/A279C5A1-BB68-4C60-B42B-715F9B7FEE8C.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 24, 2016, 03:15:25 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/FF2ECE4E-F605-46FB-8114-024EDE01993C.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/FF2ECE4E-F605-46FB-8114-024EDE01993C.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: HotIce on June 24, 2016, 05:25:58 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on June 23, 2016, 10:18:01 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/A279C5A1-BB68-4C60-B42B-715F9B7FEE8C.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/A279C5A1-BB68-4C60-B42B-715F9B7FEE8C.jpg.html)
I dig the yellow, much less the decals.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on June 24, 2016, 05:56:02 PM
Mimicking the first 92 Superlight. A bit 80s. I liked the later SL decals minus the 1.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on June 25, 2016, 02:52:11 PM
(https://scontent.fpac1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13445609_1004105669706990_8519431538276277031_n.jpg?oh=7b5e149db1530cc6cff567a70a535f40&oe=57F40106)

1938 Galbusera 500cc Two-Stroke V8

Plinio Galbusera and engineer Adolf Marama Toyo[1] initially built 173 to 498 cc Python (Rudge-Whitworth) - and Sturmey-Archer engines into their frames, but in 1938 they made two larger models. One was a 249.2 cc four-two with compressor; the other had a 498.4 cc eight cylinder engine built from two coupled four blocks. It also had a compressor.

Galbusera did not intend to develop much power. His primary goal was to create reliable machines and the top speed of 150 km / hour was very acceptable.

After 1945, the standard engine was 125 to 175 cc with two-Sachs-blocks, later replaced by Villiers engines. In 1955 they began to have financial problems and production was terminated.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 25, 2016, 03:05:53 PM
 [evil] 8)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 26, 2016, 04:30:45 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/EA8F56BF-6A1B-4F35-9AF4-3BA6216DFD50.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/EA8F56BF-6A1B-4F35-9AF4-3BA6216DFD50.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 30, 2016, 05:50:01 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/566F96F5-DCB7-4F79-8B91-7A4DC6C1A2A9.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/566F96F5-DCB7-4F79-8B91-7A4DC6C1A2A9.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on July 02, 2016, 05:30:45 PM
If I had wealth, my track bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 04, 2016, 09:22:12 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/E2769AA5-0A43-4487-96E4-4E53A7FBC8CD.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/E2769AA5-0A43-4487-96E4-4E53A7FBC8CD.jpg.html)


http://www.bikeexif.com/moto-guzzi-custom (http://www.bikeexif.com/moto-guzzi-custom)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 05, 2016, 03:20:49 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/34459C07-4923-493C-9D72-3F8EA9B95B8C.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/34459C07-4923-493C-9D72-3F8EA9B95B8C.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 19, 2016, 11:07:59 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/18C2715A-B664-4F38-9A43-E1A9C6442F78.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/18C2715A-B664-4F38-9A43-E1A9C6442F78.jpg.html)


http://ruoterugginose.blogspot.com/2014/12/ducati-mark-3-250-minerva-by-ruote.html (http://ruoterugginose.blogspot.com/2014/12/ducati-mark-3-250-minerva-by-ruote.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 19, 2016, 10:29:16 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/E6BD8FF4-6FF5-488B-BC30-66EE93270B8A.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/E6BD8FF4-6FF5-488B-BC30-66EE93270B8A.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 29, 2016, 12:22:11 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/30C30A14-E47A-4778-A652-334C387906E5.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/30C30A14-E47A-4778-A652-334C387906E5.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 06, 2016, 12:01:29 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/ABE4D50A-8315-431C-BDD6-18CAA7D7C5EF.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/ABE4D50A-8315-431C-BDD6-18CAA7D7C5EF.jpg.html)


http://www.bikeexif.com/vintage-race-bike (http://www.bikeexif.com/vintage-race-bike)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on August 07, 2016, 05:20:58 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on August 06, 2016, 12:01:29 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/ABE4D50A-8315-431C-BDD6-18CAA7D7C5EF.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/ABE4D50A-8315-431C-BDD6-18CAA7D7C5EF.jpg.html)


http://www.bikeexif.com/vintage-race-bike (http://www.bikeexif.com/vintage-race-bike)
I just spent three days in MI with Paul.

Great guy!

I think he sold that.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on August 08, 2016, 09:07:41 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on August 06, 2016, 12:01:29 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/ABE4D50A-8315-431C-BDD6-18CAA7D7C5EF.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/ABE4D50A-8315-431C-BDD6-18CAA7D7C5EF.jpg.html)


http://www.bikeexif.com/vintage-race-bike (http://www.bikeexif.com/vintage-race-bike)

I owned an Allazzura, I recognize nothing from it on that pretty bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 08, 2016, 04:31:32 PM
this one looks real good,

(https://scontent.fpac1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13920619_10153998633589833_1124172980191960489_n.jpg?oh=fb381d27f07628ff76d6edce2266e068&oe=5813682E)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on August 08, 2016, 05:44:28 PM
Nice color.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 08, 2016, 05:57:01 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on August 08, 2016, 05:44:28 PM
Nice color.

I was always partial to this color.  ;)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/33A2892D-E12A-40E3-883E-F775E4D7BDF7.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/33A2892D-E12A-40E3-883E-F775E4D7BDF7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on August 08, 2016, 06:15:32 PM
Is that the denim?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on August 08, 2016, 06:30:26 PM
Technically, isn't black the absence of color?  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 08, 2016, 06:35:13 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on August 08, 2016, 06:15:32 PM
Is that the denim?

That's the first time you did it.  [bang] I make the beast with two backsing loved that paint job.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 08, 2016, 06:35:35 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on August 08, 2016, 06:30:26 PM
Technically, isn't black the absence of color?  ;D

:D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on August 09, 2016, 04:02:54 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on August 08, 2016, 06:30:26 PM
Technically, isn't black the absence of color?  ;D
Only when discussing light.

Paint is different. :-*
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: monsta on August 09, 2016, 05:13:50 AM
Quote from: DarkMonster620 on August 08, 2016, 04:31:32 PM
this one looks real good,

(https://scontent.fpac1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13920619_10153998633589833_1124172980191960489_n.jpg?oh=fb381d27f07628ff76d6edce2266e068&oe=5813682E)

*coff*  http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=42314.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=42314.0)

where did you get the pic, here?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: monsta on August 09, 2016, 05:24:04 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on August 08, 2016, 05:57:01 PM
I was always partial to this color.  ;)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/33A2892D-E12A-40E3-883E-F775E4D7BDF7.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/33A2892D-E12A-40E3-883E-F775E4D7BDF7.jpg.html)

this would be my second choice...   ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 09, 2016, 07:11:41 AM
Quote from: monsta on August 09, 2016, 05:13:50 AM
*coff*  http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=42314.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=42314.0)

where did you get the pic, here?
a Ducati group in FB . . .
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 09, 2016, 09:41:42 AM
Quote from: monsta on August 09, 2016, 05:13:50 AM
where did you get the pic, here?

If you google custom Ducati monster, your bike will come up on the first page.  8)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 09, 2016, 11:24:17 AM
Not sure I would ride this bike, less with those brakes

(https://scontent.fpac1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13920088_1297079910304039_8072772103534288644_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 09, 2016, 08:36:22 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/7E36B511-85D0-415B-BCF2-DDA447131D61.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/7E36B511-85D0-415B-BCF2-DDA447131D61.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on August 09, 2016, 08:45:10 PM
That looks like a model.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on August 09, 2016, 08:47:43 PM
Quote from: DarkMonster620 on August 09, 2016, 11:24:17 AM
Not sure I would ride this bike, less with those brakes

(https://scontent.fpac1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13920088_1297079910304039_8072772103534288644_o.jpg)
More info? S2R800 with a dinky turbo, but I'd like more info...

The 300s stop fine with HH pads...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 09, 2016, 09:02:20 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on August 09, 2016, 08:45:10 PM
That looks like a model.

No, this is a model. The silver things a Moto.  ;)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/2893774F-B9BB-482C-9E4E-AD530E0DD91A.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/2893774F-B9BB-482C-9E4E-AD530E0DD91A.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on August 09, 2016, 09:20:37 PM
Apparently the "no expense spared restoration" didn't include a front brake cable, clutch cable or throttle cable.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 09, 2016, 09:23:52 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on August 09, 2016, 09:20:37 PM
Apparently the "no expense spared restoration" didn't include a front brake cable, clutch cable or throttle cable.

:D

http://www.classicsportbikesforsale.com/1968-motobi-race-bike/ (http://www.classicsportbikesforsale.com/1968-motobi-race-bike/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: monsta on August 10, 2016, 04:35:15 AM
Quote from: Dirty Duc on August 09, 2016, 08:47:43 PM
More info? S2R800 with a dinky turbo, but I'd like more info...

The 300s stop fine with HH pads...

that's Alan Cathcart riding what I'm pretty sure is Wayne Pattersons (Patto) wife's bike.
Patto owns Bunbury Ducati which is about an hour down the road from me.
That looks like Collie track where he's riding. One of 2 tracks here in WA.
I've ridden there a few times... fun little track!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: monsta on August 10, 2016, 04:42:34 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on August 09, 2016, 09:41:42 AM
If you google custom Ducati monster, your bike will come up on the first page.  8)

hahaha.. believe it or not I've never done that!   [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 16, 2016, 05:56:36 AM
Diavel Turbo, got photos from DesmoRacing from France, license plate is yellow so don't think is EU

(https://scontent.fpac1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13912346_10154004632599833_8933215617752134823_n.jpg?oh=15dedd293c60e04450a5666a2d2d6ccc&oe=585F01F6)
(https://scontent.fpac1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13920826_10154004632649833_7271386656631853406_n.jpg?oh=e6d4add888b5f32d168ef41cf9b98e8c&oe=584D8E44)
(https://scontent.fpac1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13895286_10154004632784833_3451438796310489308_n.jpg?oh=288b6dad236cdaeb1008061b32638b92&oe=585C5B5C)
(https://scontent.fpac1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13935137_10154004632674833_8216003871750137982_n.jpg?oh=6e0c16b1dce8c8a3030d8f80ec0d86c6&oe=584962C6)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on August 16, 2016, 06:21:53 AM
French (rear) plates are yellow.  This one is just missing the EU tag on the left side.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 16, 2016, 07:53:57 AM
On the Dyno

https://youtu.be/W-QDDqcKemk

https://youtu.be/Ef--R5vQqLk
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on August 16, 2016, 10:41:10 AM
S&R Pro seems Australian....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on August 16, 2016, 03:02:47 PM
Yep they are. The yellow plate is from a state north of us.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on August 20, 2016, 02:57:33 AM
just when you think a diavel is as fugly as its gets....

theres this pukeful creation.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: monsta on August 20, 2016, 05:22:43 AM
yeah.. plate is New South Wales   NSW Australia
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 21, 2016, 03:12:57 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/4A695869-A656-4362-89E2-043BCEC32B67.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/4A695869-A656-4362-89E2-043BCEC32B67.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 21, 2016, 03:22:11 PM
mmmm swampass special!

I love it.  sauce?

Quote from: kopfjäger on August 21, 2016, 03:12:57 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/4A695869-A656-4362-89E2-043BCEC32B67.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/4A695869-A656-4362-89E2-043BCEC32B67.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on August 26, 2016, 09:17:33 AM
http://www.motociclismo.es/noticias/articulo/mv-agusta-zagato-fotos (http://www.motociclismo.es/noticias/articulo/mv-agusta-zagato-fotos)

(http://www.motociclismo.es/media/cache/recorte_basico/upload/images/article/25571/article-mv-agusta-zagato-fotos-57c05b131736d.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on August 27, 2016, 06:52:13 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on August 26, 2016, 09:17:33 AM
http://www.motociclismo.es/noticias/articulo/mv-agusta-zagato-fotos (http://www.motociclismo.es/noticias/articulo/mv-agusta-zagato-fotos)

(http://www.motociclismo.es/media/cache/recorte_basico/upload/images/article/25571/article-mv-agusta-zagato-fotos-57c05b131736d.jpg)

i found it's grandpa

(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/aermacchi_chimera_250.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on August 27, 2016, 07:15:03 PM
Yep, pretty much [clap]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 28, 2016, 06:58:43 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/450EC92F-CC49-47D1-B82E-E216C4E61B2D.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/450EC92F-CC49-47D1-B82E-E216C4E61B2D.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/F0941B4C-0722-45BE-A59F-C6664F2F5D0F.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/F0941B4C-0722-45BE-A59F-C6664F2F5D0F.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/F94FAABF-FB35-41AE-A634-B09D11B744A9.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/F94FAABF-FB35-41AE-A634-B09D11B744A9.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/53674B8F-57C1-4068-B921-0B39038B7011.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/53674B8F-57C1-4068-B921-0B39038B7011.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on September 10, 2016, 10:44:46 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/33C1E100-E940-493E-B362-AD4373E7D47F.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/33C1E100-E940-493E-B362-AD4373E7D47F.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: red baron on September 21, 2016, 06:32:03 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on September 10, 2016, 10:44:46 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/33C1E100-E940-493E-B362-AD4373E7D47F.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/33C1E100-E940-493E-B362-AD4373E7D47F.jpg.html)

Interesting like a Brutale 800, with an old skool theme.

That motor is a wild pregnant dog. [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on September 25, 2016, 01:42:18 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/BC2CD374-7C5E-4980-8CD6-F4B169FE8D11.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/BC2CD374-7C5E-4980-8CD6-F4B169FE8D11.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/6E96A55C-66AA-4318-BA2B-36D0490BE923.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/6E96A55C-66AA-4318-BA2B-36D0490BE923.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on September 26, 2016, 03:37:28 AM
Beautiful.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on October 02, 2016, 03:33:42 PM
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5820/29448429963_3d53ddacc6_b.jpg)

This is Fat Bob's...naked. Belongs to a good friend of mine that hasn't figured out how to get on the forum...or post pics.

This is the bike that I rode out in Michigan when my SBK was ailing this summer. 800 motor, flatslides ported by Bruce Meyers, built by the vet and Bob, the owner...and 323 lbs wet with the fairings on. There's likely 5K worth of Ti on this bike. You really have to look closely to see all the little details, and you only have to think about turning, and it happens. If the bike was mine the only thing I'd do is put some friggin brakes on it...that ought to piss Bob off. ;D

Hopefully he'll send a pic of it dressed. The logo is great.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 02, 2016, 03:44:01 PM
Oh yeah!  [evil] 8)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on October 02, 2016, 05:45:07 PM
Wow.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 02, 2016, 08:15:34 PM
very nice.. love that rear brake hanger and the frame mod to hold the seat..  got any more of it assembled?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on October 02, 2016, 09:24:41 PM
 [popcorn]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on October 03, 2016, 03:11:11 AM
Just got them...

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5326/29458347923_ab6dd4bfa8_b.jpg)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8407/29971579502_d2b3f4beff_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on October 03, 2016, 03:14:27 AM
Bloody nice.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DRKWNG on October 03, 2016, 05:36:02 AM
That is a mighty nice bike. 

On a different note, I saw one of these yesterday while on a bicycle ride.

(http://cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/ducati-bevel-twins/images/Ducati-750-Sport-special-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on October 03, 2016, 08:02:20 AM
Quote from: DRKWNG on October 03, 2016, 05:36:02 AM
That is a mighty nice bike. 

On a different note, I saw one of these yesterday while on a bicycle ride.

(http://cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/ducati-bevel-twins/images/Ducati-750-Sport-special-1.jpg)

Funny, I just noticed that the kickstarter has to swing out & around the shift lever & the foot peg.  You have to kick that thing over & hope you don't stab the rearset or the shifter while you're doing that. 

Truly beautiful though ......... both the above bikes.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 03, 2016, 10:13:22 AM
Quote from: MadDuck on October 03, 2016, 08:02:20 AM
Funny, I just noticed that the kickstarter has to swing out & around the shift lever & the foot peg.  You have to kick that thing over & hope you don't stab the rearset or the shifter while you're doing that. 

Truly beautiful though ......... both the above bikes.

Observe.  ;)

https://youtu.be/2zPFFUG4-0g
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: MadDuck on October 03, 2016, 02:06:16 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on October 03, 2016, 10:13:22 AM
Observe.  ;)

https://youtu.be/2zPFFUG4-0g


Gotcha  [thumbsup] 

By God, that 750 sure puts that Harley noise to shame.   I remember the days quite well where if you couldn't kick start it then you didn't ride it.  ;D  [laugh]  [evil]

( But now, of course, I sure am glad I don't have to kickstart a 1290 SuperDuke or Ducati Superbike )
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 04, 2016, 08:10:42 PM
goo goo

[drool]

Quote from: ducpainter on October 03, 2016, 03:11:11 AM
Just got them...

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5326/29458347923_ab6dd4bfa8_b.jpg)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8407/29971579502_d2b3f4beff_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 09, 2016, 06:56:26 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/5A6499CB-D603-454D-8138-CE1DC73C719B.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/5A6499CB-D603-454D-8138-CE1DC73C719B.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 10, 2016, 06:12:33 PM
 :o

Quote from: kopfjäger on October 09, 2016, 06:56:26 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/5A6499CB-D603-454D-8138-CE1DC73C719B.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/5A6499CB-D603-454D-8138-CE1DC73C719B.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 10, 2016, 09:16:55 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/4561EE32-2145-4FB8-AF07-E6409664BC74.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/4561EE32-2145-4FB8-AF07-E6409664BC74.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on October 11, 2016, 11:34:21 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on October 10, 2016, 09:16:55 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/4561EE32-2145-4FB8-AF07-E6409664BC74.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/4561EE32-2145-4FB8-AF07-E6409664BC74.jpg.html)

pantah 500 frame and motor.

Bubba Special, Inc exhaust.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 11, 2016, 08:29:10 PM
https://youtu.be/_izho8aPafU
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 14, 2016, 04:12:21 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on October 09, 2016, 06:56:26 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/5A6499CB-D603-454D-8138-CE1DC73C719B.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/5A6499CB-D603-454D-8138-CE1DC73C719B.jpg.html)
I like  [thumbsup]

..could see Steve McQueen jumping barbed wire on that.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: the_Journeyman on October 14, 2016, 08:48:15 AM
I like it. I'd probably find a way to get into trouble with it.

JM
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: monsta on October 15, 2016, 05:57:15 AM
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/monsta904/turbo%20diavel_zpsexfk5lpc.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on October 15, 2016, 01:49:20 PM
Whoa! [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on October 26, 2016, 07:07:14 PM
(https://scontent.fpac1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14608700_1291176177600198_399326745725307729_o.jpg)
(https://scontent.fpac1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14883601_1291176180933531_4359043737772878982_o.jpg)
(https://scontent.fpac1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14753272_1291176184266864_5773166633191979566_o.jpg)
(https://scontent.fpac1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13613248_1291176737600142_6499139727351011882_o.jpg)

Frame : Ducati 851S3
Engine : Air cooled 984cc
Intake : FCR 41 with BMC filter
Exhaust : ROAD RACING sidewinder
Bodywork : ballyhoo
Work : volto
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on October 26, 2016, 07:07:21 PM
http://silodrome.com/ducati-condor-beveltech/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: monsta on October 26, 2016, 07:17:06 PM
Quote from: DarkMonster620 on October 26, 2016, 07:07:21 PM
http://silodrome.com/ducati-condor-beveltech/

(http://cdn.silodrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Ducati-Condor-1-1600x1244.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on October 26, 2016, 08:05:46 PM
A great selection of bikes this pageðŸ'
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 07, 2016, 11:16:51 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/6528B718-DCE5-4D85-8435-EA3E03D70133.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/6528B718-DCE5-4D85-8435-EA3E03D70133.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 07, 2016, 11:17:23 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/B1510639-A3CF-4365-AFFD-0BF1FD4ABD62.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/B1510639-A3CF-4365-AFFD-0BF1FD4ABD62.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 08, 2016, 05:08:37 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/65ECC4C0-0257-44FB-8B67-A72132245F64.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/65ECC4C0-0257-44FB-8B67-A72132245F64.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 08, 2016, 05:12:56 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/4A2D8E8A-995A-401F-BA2E-102796C6CDF5.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/4A2D8E8A-995A-401F-BA2E-102796C6CDF5.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 08, 2016, 05:13:27 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/F0DC6F0C-7C00-4C8F-9AF4-6A3BF879278A.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/F0DC6F0C-7C00-4C8F-9AF4-6A3BF879278A.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 08, 2016, 05:21:07 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/6A243CF6-45C4-4F0B-923D-320E00066772.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/6A243CF6-45C4-4F0B-923D-320E00066772.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 08, 2016, 09:27:00 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/F58E69E9-BFA5-482A-BF5A-A08035D9A5AE.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/F58E69E9-BFA5-482A-BF5A-A08035D9A5AE.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 09, 2016, 05:29:35 AM
Interesting use of Elefant 650 colors, but the execution is lacking IMHO

(http://13252-presscdn-0-94.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/1985_Cagiva_Elefant_Motorcycle_For_Sale.jpg)

Quote from: kopfjäger on November 08, 2016, 05:08:37 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/65ECC4C0-0257-44FB-8B67-A72132245F64.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/65ECC4C0-0257-44FB-8B67-A72132245F64.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 09, 2016, 05:32:45 AM
Tarted-up 600SS.  I think that's the best of the lot.  600ss was the lightest factory bike that Ducati made for a long time (172kg wet).  I got mind down to 160kg wet by using a lighter header, swapping the plastics for a monopost setup, using carbon everywhere and deleting a bunch of stuff (like wiring) and factory pegs.  It is the most flickable bike I own -- whopping 60+hp (FCR39s on 620 heads)

Quote from: kopfjäger on November 08, 2016, 05:21:07 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/6A243CF6-45C4-4F0B-923D-320E00066772.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/6A243CF6-45C4-4F0B-923D-320E00066772.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on November 09, 2016, 06:10:25 AM
BST's!  [evil]

I had a lot of fun on a customers' 1982 650 Pantah SL.  Not as good as the 600SS, but for the smiles per mile category, it was quite high!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 09, 2016, 08:24:21 AM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on November 09, 2016, 06:10:25 AM
BST's!  [evil]

I had a lot of fun on a customers' 1982 650 Pantah SL.  Not as good as the 600SS, but for the smiles per mile category, it was quite high!

Yeah, totally different bikes.  the SL would be much heavier, but funky as all get out.   Those SLs are pretty rare now.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on November 09, 2016, 11:06:47 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on November 09, 2016, 08:24:21 AM
Yeah, totally different bikes.  the SL would be much heavier, but funky as all get out.   Those SLs are pretty rare now.

Had Canadian Paoli front end, some long discontinued 2 into 1 exhaust and Ohlins shocks.  Fun bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 09, 2016, 10:19:59 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/CE54E584-C8C5-4ACC-9154-85C05C54706C.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/CE54E584-C8C5-4ACC-9154-85C05C54706C.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 09, 2016, 10:20:34 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/A4B3FAFC-77B7-451C-9987-43991F9F2CF1.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/A4B3FAFC-77B7-451C-9987-43991F9F2CF1.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 11, 2016, 12:17:40 PM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on November 09, 2016, 11:06:47 AM
Had Canadian Paoli front end, some long discontinued 2 into 1 exhaust and Ohlins shocks.  Fun bike.

Canadian?

Maple syrup instead of oil?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 11, 2016, 03:10:46 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/2DCB04C2-D816-4AEA-AD77-51956C122D9F.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/2DCB04C2-D816-4AEA-AD77-51956C122D9F.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 14, 2016, 10:40:52 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/FA3E2BA1-4394-4952-ACEC-D90AF00981F9.png) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/FA3E2BA1-4394-4952-ACEC-D90AF00981F9.png.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on November 14, 2016, 11:50:08 PM
Love Tiz's E650.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 15, 2016, 05:16:38 AM
Quote from: koko64 on November 14, 2016, 11:50:08 PM
Love Tiz's E650.

I sold it.  Wasn't riding it enough and I have (cough cough) 7 bikes left, plus a garage full of parts and frames. 

Fellow I sold it to is restoring it to showroom cognition.  He had copies made of all the rubber and is hand-detailing the paint and plastic.  Nutter!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on November 15, 2016, 08:33:20 AM
Now that's sold to a good home [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 15, 2016, 11:05:46 AM
https://youtu.be/YL-TkaTbHa0
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on November 15, 2016, 01:39:15 PM
That's awesome. Living history.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 16, 2016, 09:36:54 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on November 15, 2016, 11:05:46 AM
https://youtu.be/YL-TkaTbHa0

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NRwFsOLQxaA/hqdefault.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 18, 2016, 06:28:13 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/E76B0FEA-6E52-4C05-B01E-A4F7A37439A2.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/E76B0FEA-6E52-4C05-B01E-A4F7A37439A2.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 18, 2016, 06:28:43 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/D89C7741-A652-4305-B418-3B451D275D20.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/D89C7741-A652-4305-B418-3B451D275D20.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on November 18, 2016, 06:38:12 PM
I'm such a cynic.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 18, 2016, 06:53:28 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/5FE19320-736D-40BA-ACB3-6BEB4BF4E6DE.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/5FE19320-736D-40BA-ACB3-6BEB4BF4E6DE.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on November 18, 2016, 08:03:27 PM
Somewhere there's a farmer that's really pissed 'cause his small tractor has no rear tires.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on November 18, 2016, 08:42:44 PM
Farm bike for checking the herds.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 18, 2016, 08:47:20 PM
Quote from: koko64 on November 18, 2016, 08:42:44 PM
Farm bike for checking the herds.

Or for tearing up the beach.

https://youtu.be/rT7T1t-7LDg
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on November 18, 2016, 08:55:59 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on November 18, 2016, 06:28:13 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/E76B0FEA-6E52-4C05-B01E-A4F7A37439A2.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/E76B0FEA-6E52-4C05-B01E-A4F7A37439A2.jpeg.html)
This one would look like a reasonable build on an SS frame. On the monster... I'm with dp.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 18, 2016, 09:32:42 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/89346641-2AE9-4078-BB54-039726ED55D4.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/89346641-2AE9-4078-BB54-039726ED55D4.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 18, 2016, 09:36:25 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/710980D4-87B6-4455-9AB7-CDD995047A87.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/710980D4-87B6-4455-9AB7-CDD995047A87.jpeg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/E36FE39C-C64F-4BC5-B7BB-F15119320432.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/E36FE39C-C64F-4BC5-B7BB-F15119320432.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on November 18, 2016, 09:42:39 PM
Nice.
Clean and understated [thumbsup] .
That's tidy.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 21, 2016, 12:24:46 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on November 18, 2016, 09:32:42 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/89346641-2AE9-4078-BB54-039726ED55D4.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/89346641-2AE9-4078-BB54-039726ED55D4.jpeg.html)

I like the attempt, but the SBK front just doesn't go with the tank imho.  The lines are different.  Those SBKs had a fairly long flat tank compared to the SS tank.  I can live with the tail with that exhaust and I love the frame color. 

Curious why they don't upgrade to a free floating caliper?

It's very nice.. I'd F**k it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on November 21, 2016, 12:41:23 PM
That would be a fun track bike. It's nicely done. If I got to a stage when I thought the Gixxer was too much hp for me I would step down to a torquey 90hp 2 valve package. Maybe an SS half fairing, but I dunno. It looks beautifully functional.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on November 21, 2016, 12:56:16 PM
You'd like that 800 I posted 4 pages back.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on November 21, 2016, 01:02:52 PM
Yep. Fat Bob's.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 21, 2016, 01:16:42 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/245938D5-C59A-4645-BD0F-9599E664D37F.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/245938D5-C59A-4645-BD0F-9599E664D37F.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 21, 2016, 01:28:51 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on November 21, 2016, 12:56:16 PM
You'd like that 800 I posted 4 pages back.

i did in fact reply with moist fingers
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 21, 2016, 02:15:04 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/63DEA235-4406-4F4B-BC07-6E181A344432.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/63DEA235-4406-4F4B-BC07-6E181A344432.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 21, 2016, 02:17:27 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/4113A6CA-D2BB-4C33-81AC-84403A1CAAFD.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/4113A6CA-D2BB-4C33-81AC-84403A1CAAFD.jpeg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/05AA88D4-6A0D-45EB-8FBC-082287C98DAB.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/05AA88D4-6A0D-45EB-8FBC-082287C98DAB.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on November 21, 2016, 04:23:33 PM
It has some merit...

but the tail just doesn't work with the rest of the bike.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 21, 2016, 04:23:51 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/07D23549-4A07-4F9C-9778-678CCECB3617.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/07D23549-4A07-4F9C-9778-678CCECB3617.jpeg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/C44BB951-1769-40A3-B9CE-C2B21BCB93E8.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/C44BB951-1769-40A3-B9CE-C2B21BCB93E8.jpeg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/8EF9080A-D687-4F10-9965-AE64870B4DE3.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/8EF9080A-D687-4F10-9965-AE64870B4DE3.jpeg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/460AD36F-074B-4630-AA60-57FB1300BA79.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/460AD36F-074B-4630-AA60-57FB1300BA79.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 21, 2016, 04:27:18 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/86BBF3C6-0504-4A64-8553-52F572F6CEDC.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/86BBF3C6-0504-4A64-8553-52F572F6CEDC.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on November 21, 2016, 04:56:13 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on November 21, 2016, 02:17:27 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/4113A6CA-D2BB-4C33-81AC-84403A1CAAFD.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/4113A6CA-D2BB-4C33-81AC-84403A1CAAFD.jpeg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/05AA88D4-6A0D-45EB-8FBC-082287C98DAB.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/05AA88D4-6A0D-45EB-8FBC-082287C98DAB.jpeg.html)
Was  it a crashed Mantra?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 21, 2016, 05:12:46 PM
http://www.bikeexif.com/bimota-db3
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on November 21, 2016, 05:35:24 PM
I dunno, the Mantra was so wrong it was right. Made sense when I saw a pic of a guy riding one wearing a Batman suit. Riding alongside him was a guy on an early M900 in a gorilla suit. It was in an issue of AMCN years ago.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on November 21, 2016, 05:40:11 PM
Still doesn't work.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on November 21, 2016, 05:44:01 PM
Seemed to with Batman aboard. ;) A mate has the copy stored away so I'll try and get a pic.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on November 21, 2016, 05:58:48 PM
Quote from: koko64 on November 21, 2016, 05:44:01 PM
Seemed to with Batman aboard. ;) A mate has the copy stored away so I'll try and get a pic.
Well...

without Batman aboard that squareish tank and the roundish tail...

still don't work. ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on November 21, 2016, 06:00:07 PM
Not your average Bimota
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on November 21, 2016, 06:08:13 PM
Previous Owner: "Hmm, I wonder how the shop is getting on with tuning the flatslides on my Mantra."
PO: <Picks up phone> beep-borp-bleet-ping-borp-bleet-ping. Ring-Ring. Ring-Ring.

Sammy's Ducati Shop: "Hello, Sammy's Ducati Shop, how can I help you?"
PO: "Yeah, hey, I was wondering how you guys are doing on my Mantra."

SDS: "Oh, uh, yeah. We were going to call you."
PO: "Cool! How's it going?"

SDS: "Erm, yah, well damn ..... the tech was taking the tank off for the 12th time.....  and.....         "
PO: " And? "

SDS: "Mmm, how can I put this..... Shit, he just lost it. He started screaming like a crazed baboon."
SDS: "He ran out through the front door with all the bodywork, and just dropped it in the middle of the road."
PO: " OH NO!"

SDS: "Rrrr, yeah, it was really crazy. Then he set it all on fire."
PO: " SHIT! IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET? ! ?"

SDS: "Unfortunately, yeah. Then he just ran off, yelling how he was going to get even with those mothermake the beast with two backsers."
PO: " IT ALL JUST BURNED UP? "

SDS: "Yeah, it did. Man it was a big fire, the tank was near full I guess. Our fire extinguishers did make the beast with two backsall."
SDS: "The shipping clerk did his best, as he got there first, but he couldn't save it. He looks really weird now with his hair and eyebrows burned off."
SDS: "The hospital says he'll be OK, that's good, but now the Fire Marshall is here, and man he's really pissed."
SDS: " And we've not seen the tech since, we called his wife, she's filing a missing person's report right now. "

PO: " WHAT ABOUT MY BIKE? ! ? ! "

SDS: " Oh, well, the rest of the bike is OK. "
SDS: " Come and pick it up, our insurance agent says we can't touch it now. I'll give you his number. "
SDS: " Ah make the beast with two backs, sorry, I've got to go now, the cops are here and they're almost as pissed as the Fire Marshall. "
         <click....brrrrrrrrrrrrr>
PO: " But....Wait....WHAT? oh make the beast with two backs! "


(The above story can be confirmed as very likely true by anyone who's done the slightest bit of work on a Mantra, or even any Bimota)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on November 21, 2016, 06:12:00 PM
 [laugh]

DB1 would have been a pita to work on too I reckon.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howie on November 21, 2016, 06:26:31 PM
Strange thing about that story is it is believable.  Forgot about the Mantra.  Thanks for reminding me Kopf :P
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on November 21, 2016, 06:27:33 PM
Ask Eric what he thinks about Bimota's. [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 21, 2016, 08:24:33 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/61148BBC-7799-4168-8F19-6AFDF3EA6511.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/61148BBC-7799-4168-8F19-6AFDF3EA6511.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 21, 2016, 08:27:19 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/6C9E84FF-0B51-47C7-99FE-965DB30846E1.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/6C9E84FF-0B51-47C7-99FE-965DB30846E1.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 22, 2016, 04:52:46 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on November 21, 2016, 08:27:19 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/6C9E84FF-0B51-47C7-99FE-965DB30846E1.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/6C9E84FF-0B51-47C7-99FE-965DB30846E1.jpeg.html)

Rather nice treatment of a Sport Nuovo.  They kept the 16" wheels
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 22, 2016, 11:13:30 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/29F95AA9-18CA-497F-B8A9-4830885C1032.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/29F95AA9-18CA-497F-B8A9-4830885C1032.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 22, 2016, 11:17:31 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/C2741AFF-D0DD-4976-9D2F-9309836EC12D.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/C2741AFF-D0DD-4976-9D2F-9309836EC12D.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 22, 2016, 06:54:15 PM
https://youtu.be/DrukZIqDbMg
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: monsta on November 23, 2016, 10:19:58 PM
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/monsta904/Bevel_zpsqzikxflj.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on November 23, 2016, 11:04:12 PM
Interesting. What's going on there?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: monsta on November 24, 2016, 04:02:19 AM
owned by John DeCondilo here in Perth. Sorted by friends of mine at Pro Twin. Was Raced by John back when...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on November 24, 2016, 09:58:47 AM
Any more pics, especially with the tail bodywork off?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: monsta on November 25, 2016, 04:14:24 AM
no more pics by me, only the ones on the faceache page.
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=pro%20twin%20australia

If it's still there next time I go I'll take some...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on November 25, 2016, 09:10:51 AM
Thanks for the link!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on November 25, 2016, 08:38:43 PM
900 squarecase
5 spoke FPS wheels (Pantah)
Frame is a modified 89 900ss.. front is original but rear is modified for the motor.  Tank is the giveaway even tho it's been modified
Paoli forks (35) with home made cartridges (copied mine!!?)
F05 calipers (barf)
That swingarm.. interesting but looks shed made...

It is nicely done overally...

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 30, 2016, 04:00:48 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/E0122F5B-74B1-40F4-AD53-9CDF473EF6E3.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/E0122F5B-74B1-40F4-AD53-9CDF473EF6E3.jpeg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/68C6C431-0FF1-44FF-82B3-FE65356209D3.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/68C6C431-0FF1-44FF-82B3-FE65356209D3.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on November 30, 2016, 06:17:32 PM
Very nice.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 02, 2016, 10:19:37 PM
https://youtu.be/64kRBJ9B0s0
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on December 03, 2016, 02:51:16 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on November 30, 2016, 04:00:48 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/E0122F5B-74B1-40F4-AD53-9CDF473EF6E3.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/E0122F5B-74B1-40F4-AD53-9CDF473EF6E3.jpeg.html)


I get FlightCycles'ish vibes  [bacon]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on December 03, 2016, 06:41:55 AM
Quote from: stopintime on December 03, 2016, 02:51:16 AM
I get FlightCycles'ish vibes  [bacon]

Holy shit.  Now THAT's a compliment!

Thank you.  Very.  Much.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 04, 2016, 09:26:29 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/AE4E8124-4DD8-4471-84D2-525E5FFCFDE7.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/AE4E8124-4DD8-4471-84D2-525E5FFCFDE7.jpeg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/7C1ABF7D-6446-4786-B776-F39FF339D2CA.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/7C1ABF7D-6446-4786-B776-F39FF339D2CA.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 04, 2016, 11:58:30 AM
While I think its cruel to shackle a sport bike the second one looks good for what it is. Sidecar racers asked me to be a "swinger" when I was young and lean. No way when you look at the stats.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 05, 2016, 08:39:38 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/2DF8EA36-AF71-4981-91F2-58C3619889D7.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/2DF8EA36-AF71-4981-91F2-58C3619889D7.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on December 05, 2016, 09:00:09 PM
A truly minimalistic bike.  [roll]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 05, 2016, 10:00:21 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/6EDE10A7-BC12-421B-9409-DD1F5006799F.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/6EDE10A7-BC12-421B-9409-DD1F5006799F.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on December 10, 2016, 05:36:01 AM
This is posted in a DOC group from Europe

(https://scontent.fpac1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15317926_1432103796807426_9129001600087066263_n.jpg?oh=e735344ee6ab4094b47d41f44e06687e&oe=58B8C52F)
(https://scontent.fpac1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15338865_1432103790140760_2513902384071014741_n.jpg?oh=ef49d7dcedbe6cb71125bac0a28558fd&oe=58BC05C1)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 12, 2016, 02:54:11 AM
(http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/tonykokonis/20161212_204609_zpsrsahg17p.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 12, 2016, 02:58:53 AM
(http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/tonykokonis/20161212_204522_zpsejbvqvps.jpg)
The rider is pretty cool too. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on December 12, 2016, 03:21:05 AM
Is that the one you modified?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 12, 2016, 03:23:26 AM
Yeah, I did two for him.
Considering an auto clutch, but he likes it this way due to his dirt riding background. The clutch is a thumb lever ala Doohan. I had a ride and nearly bloody killed myself [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howie on December 12, 2016, 04:37:54 AM
Impressive.  Both you and the rider!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 12, 2016, 04:51:05 AM
Howie, he's a top bloke with balls of steel [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on December 12, 2016, 06:34:47 AM
Quote from: koko64 on December 12, 2016, 02:54:11 AM
(http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/tonykokonis/20161212_204609_zpsrsahg17p.jpg)

Christ.  Just leave the key in the sucker for the entertainment value of watching the stuntaz & bike thieves attempt to ride it!

Wow.  I'm not sure I would even attempt to ride that.  Like ever.  [bow_down]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 12, 2016, 10:36:40 AM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on December 12, 2016, 06:34:47 AM
Christ.  Just leave the key in the sucker for the entertainment value of watching the stuntaz & bike thieves attempt to ride it.

:D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 12, 2016, 10:58:33 AM
Quote from: koko64 on December 12, 2016, 02:54:11 AM
(http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/tonykokonis/20161212_204609_zpsrsahg17p.jpg)

wait... wtf???
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on December 12, 2016, 12:14:33 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on December 12, 2016, 10:58:33 AM
wait... wtf???

IIRC, rider has only one arm.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 12, 2016, 12:31:51 PM
Alan Kempster is his hero.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 12, 2016, 01:04:20 PM
Quote from: koko64 on December 12, 2016, 12:31:51 PM
Alan Kempster is his hero.

I love this pic of Alan.

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/5E14F44A-BEF5-4993-87E6-0599F325AFEF.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/5E14F44A-BEF5-4993-87E6-0599F325AFEF.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 12, 2016, 01:53:26 PM
 [thumbsup] [laugh]

Kempster's not only got big cojones and great skill racing with only one arm and leg, but is also a funny bastard. Closely check out the disabled sticker on his bike. You gotta love his race number.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 12, 2016, 08:38:53 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/7BAAE115-C94F-4853-A6EF-175A5F8B3F79.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/7BAAE115-C94F-4853-A6EF-175A5F8B3F79.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 12, 2016, 08:54:59 PM
That's well done. A bit more seat padding and I'd ride it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on December 13, 2016, 04:57:06 AM
Quote from: koko64 on December 12, 2016, 08:54:59 PM
That's well done. A bit more seat padding and I'd ride it.
[roll] How many more children do you want??  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 13, 2016, 05:07:10 AM
In that case remove the padding.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on December 13, 2016, 03:43:47 PM
Ducati Multistrada modded by @behindbarscustoms - Follow us at Adventure Attack and www.instagram.com/adventure_attack

(https://scontent.fpac1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/s480x480/15390814_1772541919675358_6453130944874371192_n.jpg?oh=3ce0d16e8df3d0969d3a27c2cff70f4c&oe=58F78339)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on December 13, 2016, 04:03:43 PM
Quote from: DarkMonster620 on December 13, 2016, 03:43:47 PM
Ducati Multistrada modded by @behindbarscustoms - Follow us at Adventure Attack and www.instagram.com/adventure_attack

(https://scontent.fpac1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/s480x480/15390814_1772541919675358_6453130944874371192_n.jpg?oh=3ce0d16e8df3d0969d3a27c2cff70f4c&oe=58F78339)
Are you on the payroll? ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 13, 2016, 04:48:21 PM
Quote from: DarkMonster620 on December 13, 2016, 03:43:47 PM
Ducati Multistrada modded by @behindbarscustoms - Follow us at Adventure Attack and www.instagram.com/adventure_attack

(https://scontent.fpac1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/s480x480/15390814_1772541919675358_6453130944874371192_n.jpg?oh=3ce0d16e8df3d0969d3a27c2cff70f4c&oe=58F78339)

Wow! A good looking Multi ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 13, 2016, 11:59:57 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/FA9EB5AA-18AA-4A01-8275-267E5237804C.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/FA9EB5AA-18AA-4A01-8275-267E5237804C.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 14, 2016, 11:06:58 AM
Quote from: koko64 on December 13, 2016, 05:07:10 AM
In that case remove the padding.

[laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 14, 2016, 12:52:37 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/496505C2-C977-43E6-A6B0-4DB878A29447.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/496505C2-C977-43E6-A6B0-4DB878A29447.jpeg.html)


http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-pantah-racer
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 15, 2016, 09:54:36 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/5C5CEF54-3B04-4DDD-8B1C-D5BECC6C13F9.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/5C5CEF54-3B04-4DDD-8B1C-D5BECC6C13F9.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 16, 2016, 11:47:23 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/0D0B5357-FC2B-4F41-885A-0DCC9BA6FDD0.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/0D0B5357-FC2B-4F41-885A-0DCC9BA6FDD0.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 16, 2016, 12:19:30 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on December 15, 2016, 09:54:36 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/5C5CEF54-3B04-4DDD-8B1C-D5BECC6C13F9.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/5C5CEF54-3B04-4DDD-8B1C-D5BECC6C13F9.jpeg.html)

Very cool. Great to see restorations like this. Anyone have details?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 16, 2016, 12:22:00 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on December 16, 2016, 11:47:23 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/0D0B5357-FC2B-4F41-885A-0DCC9BA6FDD0.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/0D0B5357-FC2B-4F41-885A-0DCC9BA6FDD0.jpeg.html)

Ducatorgini or Ducatarri?  ???
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 16, 2016, 12:58:31 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/CEF894C7-6C51-47C1-8368-C4BF47BE24F8.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/CEF894C7-6C51-47C1-8368-C4BF47BE24F8.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 16, 2016, 12:59:06 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/D8AC1920-FA47-41F6-9D9F-891C48048FBA.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/D8AC1920-FA47-41F6-9D9F-891C48048FBA.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 16, 2016, 01:18:48 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/491E4C3B-ACA7-42EA-BB95-D206CBBFF245.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/491E4C3B-ACA7-42EA-BB95-D206CBBFF245.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on December 16, 2016, 05:18:09 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on December 16, 2016, 11:47:23 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/0D0B5357-FC2B-4F41-885A-0DCC9BA6FDD0.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/0D0B5357-FC2B-4F41-885A-0DCC9BA6FDD0.jpeg.html)

WTFacati?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on December 16, 2016, 06:38:27 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on December 16, 2016, 12:58:31 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/CEF894C7-6C51-47C1-8368-C4BF47BE24F8.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/CEF894C7-6C51-47C1-8368-C4BF47BE24F8.jpeg.html)

Gawdamn that's a whole bunch of YES!   [Dolph]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on December 16, 2016, 07:14:46 PM
Any more info on this^^^^ ?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 16, 2016, 07:19:51 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on December 16, 2016, 07:14:46 PM
Any more info on this^^^^ ?

http://www.motofire.com/2016/07/news/custom-week-ducati-pantah-350-cape%CC%82los-garage/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on December 17, 2016, 06:24:17 AM
 [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 17, 2016, 02:20:40 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/77109ECE-932B-460F-A6CF-B74B10144E6C.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/77109ECE-932B-460F-A6CF-B74B10144E6C.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 17, 2016, 02:27:41 PM
Some nice work on this page. The trike on the previous page makes me sad. Exception if it has a disabled rider, then its awesome, but I otherwise hate seeing bikes shackled like that.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 17, 2016, 02:33:09 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/9C87C40E-7E42-4ABB-8DB0-CF4A53C40A04.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/9C87C40E-7E42-4ABB-8DB0-CF4A53C40A04.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on December 17, 2016, 09:04:27 PM
 [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 17, 2016, 09:18:53 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/2DAD551D-4A05-4404-A0E4-1E194A97DB99.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/2DAD551D-4A05-4404-A0E4-1E194A97DB99.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 18, 2016, 08:25:30 AM
Quote from: koko64 on December 16, 2016, 12:22:00 PM
Ducatorgini or Ducatarri?  ???

Shite mobile.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc1iipvzr4s
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Yorkie on December 18, 2016, 09:25:42 AM
A couple from the Sammy Miller Museum today.

Mondial:

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a615/Yorkie13/Vauxhall%20Insignia/IMG_0033_zpsgtq0fdzu.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/Yorkie13/media/Vauxhall%20Insignia/IMG_0033_zpsgtq0fdzu.jpg.html)

MV:

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a615/Yorkie13/Vauxhall%20Insignia/IMG_0032_zpsxefmwlds.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/Yorkie13/media/Vauxhall%20Insignia/IMG_0032_zpsxefmwlds.jpg.html)

Some really awesome machines.

Yorkie
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 18, 2016, 09:30:50 AM
 [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 18, 2016, 10:30:49 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/8CFA18D5-2CF2-48D9-9C83-F5C5630D100B.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/8CFA18D5-2CF2-48D9-9C83-F5C5630D100B.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 18, 2016, 12:58:02 PM
Very nicely done and not overdone. Did it start as an SSie?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 18, 2016, 01:34:21 PM
Quote from: koko64 on December 18, 2016, 12:58:02 PM
Very nicely done and not overdone. Did it start as an SSie?

It started as an 800SS.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on December 25, 2016, 09:36:10 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SxRnVBkGt_U/VPxqIRDBNUI/AAAAAAAASM0/iZDA2jslLQc/s1600/Ducati%2BTT1%2BUnderwave%2Bproject%2B(5).JPG)

http://blackandbike.blogspot.com/2015/03/focus_72.html
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 26, 2016, 01:56:00 AM
I thought it was a modified F1 750, but a Hyper 1100DS motor resides within. That's a hell of a track bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on December 26, 2016, 08:38:57 AM
Owner had a website detailing the bike, but apparently it's kaput now.  :(
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 26, 2016, 01:37:41 PM
This page has two excellent bikes imo.

Some questions about the "F1 1100":

Is that a modified 900SSie (narrowed at the pivot) swingarm?
What mods to the F1 frame are required for the HM motor, or is it a an easier fit than a Monster motor?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 26, 2016, 03:24:31 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/FE5CA6C3-177E-4788-B60F-F0673E7B1213.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/FE5CA6C3-177E-4788-B60F-F0673E7B1213.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on December 26, 2016, 03:31:23 PM
One of Randy's Ti frames D?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on December 26, 2016, 04:13:09 PM
More info here:
http://ottonero.blogspot.com/2015/03/hypertt.html

The swingarm is the last SS version, I'm assuming they modified the HM1100 cases to take the swingarm bearings.

They say it's a TT1 replica frame, DM.
DM frames was Reno Leoni's brother:
https://eatsleepride.com/c/21839/loudbike_tt1

The Redfox-Grinta "TT" frames appear to be made-to-order, or at least they want to know what 2V motor you're using.

Non-DS big block motors, the heads are 10mm higher than small block motors.
Considering how tight the TT frames fit the small case motors, I don't think a big block would fit an original TT frame.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on December 26, 2016, 04:15:43 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on December 26, 2016, 04:13:09 PM
More info here:
http://ottonero.blogspot.com/2015/03/hypertt.html

The swingarm is the last SS version, I'm assuming they modified the HM1100 cases to take the swingarm bearings.

They say it's a TT1 replica frame, DM.
DM frames was Reno Leoni's brother:
https://eatsleepride.com/c/21839/loudbike_tt1

The Redfox-Grinta "TT" frames appear to be made-to-order, or at least they want to know what 2V motor you're using.

Non-DS big block motors, the heads are 10mm higher than small block motors.
Considering how tight the TT fames fit the small case motors, I don't thin a big block would fit an original TT frame.


I'll learn Italian.

Too lazy to copy and paste into Translate. :-*
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on December 26, 2016, 04:48:54 PM
This should do it, you may have to click on the 'translating...' bit.

https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=it&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fottonero.blogspot.com%2F2015%2F03%2Fhypertt.html&edit-text=
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 27, 2016, 03:17:01 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on December 26, 2016, 04:13:09 PM
More info here:
http://ottonero.blogspot.com/2015/03/hypertt.html

The swingarm is the last SS version, I'm assuming they modified the HM1100 cases to take the swingarm bearings.

They say it's a TT1 replica frame, DM.
DM frames was Reno Leoni's brother:
https://eatsleepride.com/c/21839/loudbike_tt1

The Redfox-Grinta "TT" frames appear to be made-to-order, or at least they want to know what 2V motor you're using.

Non-DS big block motors, the heads are 10mm higher than small block motors.
Considering how tight the TT frames fit the small case motors, I don't think a big block would fit an original TT frame.




Very true. Some years of F1 750 had such close frame to motor fit that there was not even room for air filters on the carbs.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 27, 2016, 09:41:34 AM
The F1 1100 is a TT1100 according to the article. Ah I get, so TT replicato frames.
It has a carbon airbox (996 style?) with TPO like velocity stacks and makes about 95 CV hp. I really like this bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on December 27, 2016, 11:31:15 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on December 26, 2016, 04:48:54 PM
This should do it, you may have to click on the 'translating...' bit.

https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=it&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fottonero.blogspot.com%2F2015%2F03%2Fhypertt.html&edit-text=
Thank you kind sir!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: greenmonster on January 01, 2017, 07:29:54 AM


(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag329/fluke900/IMG_4356_zpsne6sf93b.jpg)


748 engine.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 01, 2017, 08:19:26 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on December 25, 2016, 09:36:10 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SxRnVBkGt_U/VPxqIRDBNUI/AAAAAAAASM0/iZDA2jslLQc/s1600/Ducati%2BTT1%2BUnderwave%2Bproject%2B(5).JPG)

http://blackandbike.blogspot.com/2015/03/focus_72.html

everyone loves that 1000ss swingarm.  i want one....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 01, 2017, 02:45:27 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/19EFC5D2-BDFE-46BE-BD94-0927F69EE310.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/19EFC5D2-BDFE-46BE-BD94-0927F69EE310.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on January 01, 2017, 02:52:23 PM
That design on an Axis powers bike [laugh]. Maybe better on a Buell. ;)
That beautiful bike should be red.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on January 01, 2017, 02:54:37 PM
Quote from: greenmonster on January 01, 2017, 07:29:54 AM

(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag329/fluke900/IMG_4356_zpsne6sf93b.jpg)


748 engine.



Not bad [thumbsup].
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 01, 2017, 03:21:36 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/A06E88D1-7669-487F-9041-B5E1ABA20744.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/A06E88D1-7669-487F-9041-B5E1ABA20744.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on January 01, 2017, 03:27:23 PM
That colour ain't bad with the red wheels. Do you like the earlier headlight style or this one better? I kind of preferred the older rounder style which was more understated and elegant to my taste. This style smacks of VFR copy imo.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 01, 2017, 03:32:24 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/96CCF4BD-3447-4AC5-9825-60476C3D72E7.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/96CCF4BD-3447-4AC5-9825-60476C3D72E7.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 01, 2017, 06:35:06 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/5E21A9A0-A2B8-4DC9-8E62-E3EEA6EC2590.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/5E21A9A0-A2B8-4DC9-8E62-E3EEA6EC2590.jpeg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/18CFECAF-C56F-40ED-973F-F393E4E6DFE5.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/18CFECAF-C56F-40ED-973F-F393E4E6DFE5.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on January 07, 2017, 02:00:59 PM
DAKAR LOOK: WALT SIEGL RESTYLES THE DUCATI HYPERMOTARD

http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-hypermotard-custom

(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ducati-hypermotard-custom-625x417.jpg)
(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ducati-hypermotard-custom-1-625x417.jpg)
(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ducati-hypermotard-custom-3-625x417.jpg)
(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ducati-hypermotard-custom-2-625x417.jpg)
(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ducati-hypermotard-custom-4-625x417.jpg)
(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ducati-hypermotard-custom-5-625x417.jpg)
(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ducati-hypermotard-custom-6-625x417.jpg)
(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ducati-hypermotard-custom-7-625x417.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on January 07, 2017, 05:58:31 PM
Ducati E1100 [thumbsup]
About bloody time ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on January 07, 2017, 10:41:38 PM
Looks like he's been drinking the same Kool-Aid as the guys at Husky.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lazylightnin717 on January 08, 2017, 08:59:59 AM
Quote from: greenmonster on January 01, 2017, 07:29:54 AM

(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag329/fluke900/IMG_4356_zpsne6sf93b.jpg)


748 engine.



Yummy  [drool] [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lazylightnin717 on January 08, 2017, 09:01:00 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 01, 2017, 03:32:24 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/96CCF4BD-3447-4AC5-9825-60476C3D72E7.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/96CCF4BD-3447-4AC5-9825-60476C3D72E7.jpeg.html)

What exactly is this?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 08, 2017, 09:08:39 AM
Quote from: lazylightnin717 on January 08, 2017, 09:01:00 AM
What exactly is this?

http://www.southgarage.com/motorcycles/black_pearl/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: lazylightnin717 on January 08, 2017, 03:25:17 PM
Grazie

That thing is wild
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 08, 2017, 03:37:49 PM
Quote from: lazylightnin717 on January 08, 2017, 03:25:17 PM
Grazie

That thing is wild

They build a lot of slick ass bikes.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on January 10, 2017, 07:34:24 AM
Couple nice ones in this bunch

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23804/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on January 10, 2017, 09:40:44 AM
Quote from: bdfinally on January 10, 2017, 07:34:24 AM
Couple nice ones in this bunch

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23804/

LOT 175. Take my money please..........
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 10, 2017, 10:07:26 AM
Quote from: bdfinally on January 10, 2017, 07:34:24 AM
Couple nice ones in this bunch

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23804/

Holy shit! They have some amazing bikes for sale.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 14, 2017, 09:10:27 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/583C4FAE-2C3F-4B8D-9DF9-4BF126450B5B.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/583C4FAE-2C3F-4B8D-9DF9-4BF126450B5B.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on January 16, 2017, 06:14:00 AM
Holy crap, that's one convoluted exhaust!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on January 16, 2017, 06:33:02 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 14, 2017, 09:10:27 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/583C4FAE-2C3F-4B8D-9DF9-4BF126450B5B.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/583C4FAE-2C3F-4B8D-9DF9-4BF126450B5B.jpeg.html)
What happened to the unequal diameter outlets from last year? Is this from a different series?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 16, 2017, 07:48:35 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on January 16, 2017, 06:33:02 AM
What happened to the unequal diameter outlets from last year? Is this from a different series?

http://motorbit.com/26986-2/?pais=
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 19, 2017, 10:28:10 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/65666A0F-0ED0-47ED-95FF-AC26B6E93F29.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/65666A0F-0ED0-47ED-95FF-AC26B6E93F29.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 21, 2017, 01:20:03 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/2E16034D-EBF0-4839-90B8-1131D267C112.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/2E16034D-EBF0-4839-90B8-1131D267C112.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 21, 2017, 01:20:55 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/FAE1A8E7-4C95-4A22-9740-DFE53BD8503C.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/FAE1A8E7-4C95-4A22-9740-DFE53BD8503C.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on January 21, 2017, 03:03:29 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 21, 2017, 01:20:03 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/2E16034D-EBF0-4839-90B8-1131D267C112.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/2E16034D-EBF0-4839-90B8-1131D267C112.jpeg.html)

Nice roller.  [roll]

I may stop laughing when they finish assembling it and install a skid plate.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 21, 2017, 03:15:47 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on January 21, 2017, 03:03:29 PM
Nice roller.  [roll]

I may stop laughing when they finish assembling it and install a skid plate.

This is all I could find on the build.

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/two-special-custom-ducati-scramblers-at-motor-bike-expo-2017-114810.html

http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2017/01/20/rt-ducati-scrambler-400-anvil-motociclette.html
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on January 21, 2017, 08:29:08 PM
Wasn't giving you the stick, just the builders.

Some blogger had pics of it that looked like it could actually be ridden.

I just can't understand WTF they're doing when they release pics like that.
They didn't even have a chain to bodge on there with safety wire for those pics?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 21, 2017, 09:03:22 PM
I didn't think you were giving me shit. I don't know what to tell you, maybe send them an email.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on January 23, 2017, 01:17:50 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on January 21, 2017, 03:03:29 PM
Nice roller.  [roll]

I may stop laughing when they finish assembling it and install a skid plate.

and a chain?  :-)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 23, 2017, 02:02:43 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/14804B47-6832-421C-BE4A-FFD4C8E32F1D.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/14804B47-6832-421C-BE4A-FFD4C8E32F1D.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Dirty Duc on January 23, 2017, 03:23:14 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 23, 2017, 02:02:43 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/14804B47-6832-421C-BE4A-FFD4C8E32F1D.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/14804B47-6832-421C-BE4A-FFD4C8E32F1D.jpeg.html)
This! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on January 28, 2017, 11:31:17 AM
(http://img-1.newatlas.com/old-empire-motorcycles-typhoon-steampunk-superbike-1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&h=670&q=60&w=1000&s=26d21dda5bf4e0ee51b5533e8749caea)

More here,

http://newatlas.com/old-empire-motorcycles-typhoon-steampunk-superbike/47558/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 29, 2017, 02:04:10 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/7006B899-4116-4C18-AB30-A60AC4D56B9A.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/7006B899-4116-4C18-AB30-A60AC4D56B9A.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on February 02, 2017, 07:48:34 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/F371A00E-3E47-4E2B-BC1A-CEEB89C39AE7.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/F371A00E-3E47-4E2B-BC1A-CEEB89C39AE7.jpeg.html)

http://www.bikeexif.com/custom-ducati-848-cafe-racer
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on February 03, 2017, 04:16:51 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on February 02, 2017, 07:48:34 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/F371A00E-3E47-4E2B-BC1A-CEEB89C39AE7.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/F371A00E-3E47-4E2B-BC1A-CEEB89C39AE7.jpeg.html)

http://www.bikeexif.com/custom-ducati-848-cafe-racer

make the beast with two backsin' yum.   [Dolph]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on February 06, 2017, 11:12:59 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 23, 2017, 02:02:43 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/14804B47-6832-421C-BE4A-FFD4C8E32F1D.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/14804B47-6832-421C-BE4A-FFD4C8E32F1D.jpeg.html)
What is that?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on February 06, 2017, 06:57:08 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on February 06, 2017, 11:12:59 AM
What is that?

Zaeta 530 DT. Slightly modified.

http://www.bikeexif.com/el-solitario-zaeta-dirt-track-motorcycle
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on February 11, 2017, 10:15:25 PM
An RGV 500 sneaks in to the show.

https://youtu.be/bKEovEgodaA
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on March 02, 2017, 02:06:00 PM
(http://www.cycleworld.com/sites/cycleworld.com/files/styles/large_1x_/public/images/2017/03/moto-morini-500-turbo.jpg?itok=-S285h2G&fc=50,50)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 03, 2017, 06:35:56 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on March 02, 2017, 02:06:00 PM
(http://www.cycleworld.com/sites/cycleworld.com/files/styles/large_1x_/public/images/2017/03/moto-morini-500-turbo.jpg?itok=-S285h2G&fc=50,50)

Everyone was copying Giugiaro in those days.  I love it.  Is that bike still alive?  Want.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on March 03, 2017, 09:37:10 PM
Purportedly that was a prototype, none produced.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 07, 2017, 10:36:43 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on March 03, 2017, 09:37:10 PM
Purportedly that was a prototype, none produced.



Too bad.  Love that look -- but forget the Turbo.  Nothing but trouble for a street bike.

This is my Italjet Ducati 600TL.  It's undergoing renovation right now, but this is how it looked when I got it.  It's clean but mechanically it was a mess.
(http://moto.zombdrive.com/images/ducati-600-tl-pantah-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 20, 2017, 11:39:24 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/FE56A4F2-BBB5-4BF7-8288-44690140CF23.png) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/FE56A4F2-BBB5-4BF7-8288-44690140CF23.png.html)

http://italianvolt.com/index_EN.html
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on March 21, 2017, 06:27:55 AM
I like that it doesn't look like it's internally combusted.  I would've preferred CF wheels though.  15kWh battery pack?  Whoa!

For reference:  There is an expansion battery pack for the Zero S & SR bikes which raises the capacity to 13.0kWh and that yields a 202 mile city/hwy range for the SR.  Admittedly, the 202 range is a published number so expect more like 150-175 depending on how ham-fisted you are.  So for Italian Volt people to have claim to have a 15kWh battery pack is a marked improvement.  I believe that would do an honest 200 mile range whether ham-fisted or not!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DarkMonster620 on May 04, 2017, 06:47:40 AM
'The Blue Shark' Ducati Panigale R Cafe Racer â€" Ducati Zentralschweiz & Parts World


http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2017/03/03/blue-shark-ducati-panigale-r-cafe-racer-ducati-zentralschweiz-parts-world.html
http://amcn.com.au/editorial/ducati-panigale-r-cafe-racer/

(http://www.pipeburn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/panigale_big_01.jpeg)
(http://www.pipeburn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/panigale_big_02.jpeg)
(http://www.pipeburn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/panigale_big_08.jpeg)
(http://amcn.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/PartsWorld_Pagnigale_ByLorenzrichard.com-25.jpeg)
(http://amcn.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/PartsWorld_Pagnigale_ByLorenzrichard.com-17.jpg)
(http://amcn.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/PartsWorld_Pagnigale_ByLorenzrichard.com-32.jpeg)
(http://amcn.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Screen-Shot-2017-04-28-at-8.17.03-PM.png)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 04, 2017, 07:59:04 AM
 [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 11, 2017, 11:23:03 AM
https://youtu.be/HXc9ktNOU60
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 11, 2017, 08:01:12 PM
https://youtu.be/tRGeo5awHo0
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 18, 2017, 04:31:22 PM
Some concept bikes.

https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/jakusa-design-ducati-concept/#more-139143
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on August 04, 2017, 02:01:08 AM


Quote from: ungeheuer on October 14, 2011, 05:53:03 AM
(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/derbi-motorcycles.jpg)

(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/derbi-motorcycles-1.jpg)

(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/derbi-motorcycles-2.jpg)

(http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/derbi-motorcycles-4.jpg)

Yeah, its Spanish. Forgive me. 

Angel Nieto was a hero of my youth....  :)

RIP
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: krolik on August 04, 2017, 08:07:47 PM
That's a Derby.  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 05, 2017, 08:39:41 PM
https://youtu.be/d5iJMKnTTuM
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 05, 2017, 08:45:44 PM
https://youtu.be/nonFUmQQlTY
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 19, 2017, 04:57:34 PM
https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/l-avventura-walt-siegl-motorcycles/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 30, 2017, 09:47:21 PM
https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/ducati-panigale-v4-side-mount-rear-shock/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 10, 2017, 08:34:33 PM
nsfw

https://youtu.be/pmlux1noc8o
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 18, 2017, 06:30:11 PM
https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2018-mv-agusta-brutale-1200-news-tease/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 22, 2017, 01:18:18 PM
https://youtu.be/LBJtHGN-_Fg
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 26, 2017, 08:37:23 PM
I'd imagine that the shit eating grin would eventually, probably, maybe, possibly, leave your face.


https://youtu.be/eroqRClmvGQ
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 27, 2017, 12:58:02 PM
https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2018-benelli-408s-rip-off/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 23, 2018, 04:45:43 PM
https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/reviews/2018-ducati-panigale-v4-s-review/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 23, 2018, 06:22:51 PM
https://youtu.be/SDRujrYGJ2Q
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on February 25, 2018, 03:58:33 PM
http://www.magni.it/magni_filorosso_black_en.html
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 12, 2018, 04:48:18 PM
https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/cagiva-resurrected-as-electric-brand/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on March 12, 2018, 06:23:00 PM
Thanks for sharing. Intrresting stuff.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 14, 2018, 09:45:24 PM
http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2018/03/15/ducati-s2r-cafe-racer.html
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 16, 2018, 09:32:48 PM
http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-250-cafe-racer
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 16, 2018, 09:36:22 PM
http://www.bikeexif.com/moto-guzzi-lemans
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Wzed on March 18, 2018, 09:30:36 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on February 25, 2018, 03:58:33 PM
http://www.magni.it/magni_filorosso_black_en.html

Wow  [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on April 05, 2018, 05:54:45 PM
https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/reviews/benelli-tnt-135-gone-riding-review/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on April 18, 2018, 03:12:34 PM
https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/aprilia-rsv4-rf-le-winglet-debut-usa/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on April 27, 2018, 03:55:04 PM
https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2018-aprilia-rsv4-rf-le-photos/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on May 07, 2018, 08:36:25 AM
(https://i1.wp.com/www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2018-Handbuilt-Motorcycle-Show-Andrew-Kohn-04.jpg?ssl=1)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 07, 2018, 09:37:22 AM
 [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Jaman on May 11, 2018, 11:56:25 AM
http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2018/05/11/ducati-multistrada-sprint-racer-3.html
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on May 11, 2018, 02:25:03 PM
Very, very cool.  [Dolph]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 23, 2018, 04:03:54 PM
https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/mv-agusta-brutale-800-rr-lh44/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 16, 2018, 07:41:49 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-Ducati-Other-/253692904954
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 16, 2018, 08:14:42 PM
https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/mv-agusta-turismo-veloce-800-lusso-scs-mega-gallery/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 21, 2018, 12:43:35 PM
https://instagram.com/p/BkSanl1jZXn/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 26, 2018, 06:55:44 PM
https://youtu.be/ptBv5xqJNYY
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 28, 2018, 04:46:24 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bkkc8dgDI6D/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=qu2pqgma0gcl
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 28, 2018, 05:39:57 PM
https://youtu.be/9x48EP54Nq0
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 28, 2018, 07:07:49 PM
https://www.ducati.com/ww/en/news/ducati-presents-the-monster-1200-25-anniversario




https://youtu.be/-Gxu4VdKHVM
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on July 09, 2018, 11:32:35 AM
(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ducati-scrambler-800-custom-debolex.jpg)

http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-scrambler-800-custom-debolex
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 09, 2018, 12:13:26 PM
 8)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on July 09, 2018, 02:21:27 PM
Really captures the era. Looks like something Spaggiari would have raced.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on July 09, 2018, 05:42:08 PM
(http://www.ducati-sud-belgio.be/desmodrome/wp-content/gallery/chapitre-2-6/003-73_84-spaggiari_r.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on July 10, 2018, 02:57:40 AM
 [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Grampa on July 12, 2018, 09:18:43 AM
https://youtu.be/bKEovEgodaA
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 13, 2018, 07:00:31 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlKtZihjEDm/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=m7huk5qrka9u
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on August 01, 2018, 02:50:58 PM
(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/moto3-ducati-250-racer-1.jpg)



http://www.bikeexif.com/moto3-ducati-250-racer
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 05, 2018, 09:09:34 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BmEMPOShaes/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1w3nhae7xmq74
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 05, 2018, 09:32:02 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BmFCmrgBBOm/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=tn4ivzk9slny
Title: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: GK on August 05, 2018, 12:41:23 PM
Quote from: Hollywood D on August 05, 2018, 09:32:02 AMhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BmFCmrgBBOm/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=tn4ivzk9slny

koko is going to drool when he sees this!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 05, 2018, 02:10:34 PM
 :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on August 05, 2018, 03:34:02 PM
... sees what? Big white instagram canvas?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on August 05, 2018, 08:23:31 PM
Quote from: Hollywood D on August 05, 2018, 09:32:02 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BmFCmrgBBOm/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=tn4ivzk9slny

[drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: GK on August 06, 2018, 05:53:28 AM
And... there it is! Lol!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on August 06, 2018, 08:28:44 AM
Quote from: Hollywood D on August 05, 2018, 09:09:34 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BmEMPOShaes/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1w3nhae7xmq74

That's quite a lounge area.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 06, 2018, 09:05:45 AM
No doubt! I'd never leave home.  8)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 07, 2018, 02:46:40 PM
https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/2019-ducati-diavel-spy-news/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on August 11, 2018, 09:34:04 AM
Gooding & Co. will auction this at Pebble Beach. https://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1957-ducati-125-grand-prix/ (https://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1957-ducati-125-grand-prix/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Jaman on August 30, 2018, 10:29:38 AM
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2018/august/mike-hailwood-ducati-replica/

[drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on August 30, 2018, 11:38:41 AM
Bit more here: https://www.cyclenews.com/2018/08/article/vee-two-mike-hailwood-replica-set-to-debut-at-classic-tt/ (https://www.cyclenews.com/2018/08/article/vee-two-mike-hailwood-replica-set-to-debut-at-classic-tt/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 30, 2018, 05:11:46 PM
https://youtu.be/e0rAoYmxbw4
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on August 30, 2018, 07:28:51 PM
Very niceðŸ'
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on September 08, 2018, 10:09:56 PM
https://youtu.be/T_PILET26VE
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Grampa on September 14, 2018, 09:29:25 PM
https://youtu.be/7yJGIcusOpA
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 21, 2018, 09:17:54 PM
https://www.pipeburn.com/home/2018/11/22/custom-ducati-1098-superbike.html
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 24, 2018, 04:04:49 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BqiquqWjxpx/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1rdexwt3o2oru
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Privateer on November 26, 2018, 09:09:10 AM
this popped up in my blog feed today

https://www.bike-urious.com/period-mods-1993-ducati-superlight-900/

(https://i0.wp.com/www.bike-urious.com/wp-content/uploads/Ducati-Superlight-Front-Right.jpg?fit=881%2C632&ssl=1)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on November 26, 2018, 11:09:53 AM
"Originally sold new by Letko Cycles in Kansas City on 8/29/1992 for $10,479"

$10.5k in '92?
Say what?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on November 26, 2018, 12:44:31 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on November 26, 2018, 11:09:53 AM
"Originally sold new by Letko Cycles in Kansas City on 8/29/1992 for $10,479"

$10.5k in '92?
Say what?
My Monster was ~12K new in '96.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 03, 2018, 06:45:26 PM
https://youtu.be/ZDEVkAA8lic
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Moronic on December 09, 2018, 05:02:49 AM
Fun video. The gearing is interesting. Looks like second is good for about 120mph, and once you're under 100 you can change down to first. (Although the rider short-shifts through much of it. As you would.)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Wzed on December 09, 2018, 11:42:12 AM
Thanks to everyone who's keeping this thread going, especially Kopfjaeger.  Basically, when looking for bike porn, I got to Bikeexif, Pipeburn, Walt Siegl's insta, and this thread.

Kopf, would you post any pics you have/direct me to where I might find pics of the front end of your bike, particularly the bracket and structure that fits your Motogadget speedo to the bike?  It looks like a stock headlight bracket topped off by a Motogadget universal speedo bracket modified to fit a Monster?  It's really clean and I'd love to know more about it.  
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 09, 2018, 12:08:30 PM
Shoot me an email and I'll send a couple.

kopfjager@hotmail.com
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Jaman on December 11, 2018, 10:40:04 AM
Quote from: Wzed on December 09, 2018, 11:42:12 AM
Thanks to everyone who's keeping this thread going, especially Kopfjaeger.  Basically, when looking for bike porn, I got to Bikeexif, Pipeburn, Walt Siegl's insta, and this thread. 

+1  [thumbsup] [beer]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 14, 2018, 05:48:25 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on November 26, 2018, 11:09:53 AM
"Originally sold new by Letko Cycles in Kansas City on 8/29/1992 for $10,479"

$10.5k in '92?
Say what?

First edition 900SL, MKI.  Those had the 2-pc Marvic magnesium wheels. They only made 500 or so world-wide of that year.

10,500 sounds high, but I think they were being sold at a premium especially later in the model year.  I think they were originally priced around 9000 but dealers jacked the prices up.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: GregP on December 15, 2018, 06:16:26 AM
One for sale at Pro Italia in LA. Enjoy!

https://www.proitalia.com/default.asp?page=xPreOwnedInventoryDetail&id=6372338&p=1&s=Year&d=D&t=preowned&fr=xPreOwnedInventory

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 22, 2018, 08:31:04 PM
https://petrolicious.com/articles/why-the-ducati-900-super-sport-is-a-quintessential-piece-of-italian-motorcycling
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on December 23, 2018, 10:45:58 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on December 22, 2018, 08:31:04 PM
https://petrolicious.com/articles/why-the-ducati-900-super-sport-is-a-quintessential-piece-of-italian-motorcycling

Nice snaps but owned that exact bike for six months before trading for a 600SL. Got tired of the "same day" steering and the SL got a sprocket, 2 into 1, K&N's and jetting. Could leave the SS for dead in the twisties.  ;)
http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/275067-1/Pantah-600-SL.jpg (http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/275067-1/Pantah-600-SL.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 31, 2018, 06:59:26 PM
https://youtu.be/-s-DfjrVI6Q
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: nathanTX on January 03, 2019, 04:17:43 PM
I really dig it...

https://mcn-images.bauersecure.com/PageFiles/664241/1000x750/MV-Agusta-Superveloce-800-01.jpg
(https://mcn-images.bauersecure.com/PageFiles/664241/1000x750/MV-Agusta-Superveloce-800-01.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 20, 2019, 02:59:36 PM
https://youtu.be/aRxsXU_Xpxw
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 26, 2019, 08:46:36 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BtHBhG2lN7l/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=cvqq75qca852
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on January 29, 2019, 06:28:21 AM
(https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/XTR-Pepo-Ducati-Monster-821-Pantah-09.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on February 06, 2019, 04:20:34 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bth8KMNg5pL/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1kz2iprqdbktm
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on February 06, 2019, 08:41:17 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 26, 2019, 08:46:36 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BtHBhG2lN7l/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=cvqq75qca852

[thumbsup] [bow_down]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Travman on March 11, 2019, 07:09:33 PM
My 1970 Guzzi Ambassador
(https://i.imgur.com/68XSZHc.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on June 14, 2019, 07:58:09 PM
(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ducati-bevel-engine-custom.jpg)

(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ducati-bevel-engine-custom-1.jpg)

(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ducati-bevel-engine-custom-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 15, 2019, 08:24:38 AM
Damn!  [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 01, 2019, 06:51:54 PM
https://youtu.be/Z6X6Thk6fKw
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on July 01, 2019, 09:52:55 PM
Quote from: bdfinally on June 14, 2019, 07:58:09 PM
(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ducati-bevel-engine-custom.jpg)

(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ducati-bevel-engine-custom-1.jpg)

(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ducati-bevel-engine-custom-4.jpg)

Wow.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 10, 2019, 01:25:19 PM
https://www.cyclenews.com/2019/07/article/ducati-to-release-panigale-v4-25-anniversario-916/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on July 11, 2019, 12:44:26 PM
kremlyovskaya vodka coming back?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on July 11, 2019, 03:22:08 PM
They throw in a crate. [shot]

Should look great. I also remember Corser's Power Horse bike. Those were the days.. ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on July 12, 2019, 07:26:47 AM
(https://img3.stcrm.it/images/19551232/550x/20190710-144423846-4073.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on July 12, 2019, 07:41:16 AM
<retrogrouch>

So some bits of white and black vinyl, then?

</retrogrouch>
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on July 12, 2019, 04:35:37 PM
They must be waiting for the race tomorrow to unveil the 916 livery

(http://photos.worldsbk.com/2019/07/12/01066_DCP_R9_Action.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 12, 2019, 08:59:27 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz17l04Iw1T/?igshid=1u40ulpl92yy4
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 12, 2019, 09:04:52 PM
https://youtu.be/vogWAVNj_hI
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 12, 2019, 10:55:29 PM
https://youtu.be/oQWB85nwPgE
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on July 22, 2019, 11:08:20 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48349295507_6e13a133b2_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Bilmey on July 23, 2019, 06:10:09 AM
(https://moneyinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Vanguard-Moto-Guzzi-V8-1600x1066-750x500.jpg)
Moto Guzzi V8 is my favourite so far. My father is riding one of these with a batwing attached. Actually I'm not a fan of batwings but he really can't stand to wind because of his neck problems. Unfortunatelly I can ride it only when I go to France for summer vacations since he retired and decided to buy an apartment on the French Riviera (https://tranio.com/france/cote_d_azur/apartments/) and moved in there. Well that's just  really not fair.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on July 23, 2019, 02:57:07 PM
You go to France, stay in your dad's place, ride a beautiful machine AND think life's unfair?

make the beast with two backs OFF  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on July 23, 2019, 03:08:03 PM
Quote from: stopintime on July 23, 2019, 02:57:07 PM
You go to France, stay in your dad's place, ride a beautiful machine AND think life's unfair?

make the beast with two backs OFF  ;D
Tell us how you really feel, Lars. [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 23, 2019, 03:19:21 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0RhujcCVD_/?igshid=jmo9i46ej53
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on July 24, 2019, 08:03:12 AM
Nice!!! But dayum, I wonder how wide that seat is?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on July 24, 2019, 08:34:09 AM
Quote from: bdfinally on July 24, 2019, 08:03:12 AM
Nice!!! But dayum, I wonder how wide that seat is?

I'm thinking maybe 5" up at the front.
It does flare out toward the back, but still skinny.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 29, 2019, 08:43:44 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0gXC3pIDfg/?igshid=1srf681zuz4jw
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on July 29, 2019, 11:20:40 PM
Heady days.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 30, 2019, 11:09:06 PM
https://www.rideapart.com/articles/362502/ducati-multistrada-v4-spotted-test/




https://youtu.be/TJrLU8WvGr8
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on August 02, 2019, 04:24:32 PM
(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ducati-mh900e-custom-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on September 23, 2019, 03:07:55 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48784643656_076bccf310_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on September 24, 2019, 07:54:59 PM
Quote from: bdfinally on August 02, 2019, 04:24:32 PM
(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ducati-mh900e-custom-1.jpg)

Horizontal intake valve cover is still set to receive the OE oil cooler.  Heck, the rubber biscuits are still screwed in.

Otherwise: [bow_down]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on September 25, 2019, 12:28:59 AM
Shit, you're right. I would put a cooler there and lose the belly pan, but that's me.

Quote from: Duck-Stew on September 24, 2019, 07:54:59 PM
Horizontal intake valve cover is still set to receive the OE oil cooler.  Heck, the rubber biscuits are still screwed in.

Otherwise: [bow_down]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on September 25, 2019, 08:17:41 PM
Quote from: koko64 on September 25, 2019, 12:28:59 AM
Shit, you're right. I would put a cooler there and lose the belly pan, but that's me.


Been staring at Monsters for too long not to notice shit like that...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 03, 2019, 09:49:36 PM
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=69757.msg1424578#msg1424578
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on October 10, 2019, 04:17:59 PM
A bit too "shiny" for me, but isn't that scoop suppose to be back behind the spar & flipped 180?

(https://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/custom-ducati-monster-797-7.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Jaman on October 11, 2019, 01:13:52 PM
more Walt Awesomeness...

https://www.advpulse.com/adv-bikes/wsm-lavventura-adventure-bike/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on October 11, 2019, 01:52:54 PM
Quote from: Jaman on October 11, 2019, 01:13:52 PM
more Walt Awesomeness...

https://www.advpulse.com/adv-bikes/wsm-lavventura-adventure-bike/


2017?

Still awesome though.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on October 11, 2019, 03:08:41 PM
Ducati should have made that Elefant. The 1100 Scrambler motor will work I guess.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 13, 2019, 10:56:19 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3kUSwmIyrt/?igshid=t8qwzudnd8g
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 14, 2019, 04:24:15 PM
John Wick on the Panigale.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3msc_0oX0d/?igshid=h3v5mflzlas0
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 19, 2019, 01:29:33 PM
https://youtu.be/7M1ozzp0izo
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 23, 2019, 07:12:16 PM
https://youtu.be/J8Yh3rsOwtM
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 24, 2019, 10:30:33 PM
https://youtu.be/P4aFP411dJM
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 29, 2019, 08:54:04 PM
https://youtu.be/MzgIhPpASTg
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 31, 2019, 08:13:12 PM
https://youtu.be/4cHMoGYpRqk
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 06, 2019, 10:44:52 PM
https://youtu.be/V5M15_lNA24
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 08, 2019, 10:15:51 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/B4m-sY8IMje/?igshid=aoz91z38opby
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on November 08, 2019, 11:09:09 AM
 [thumbsup]

New Elefant. Pity Cagiva/MV own the name. Would be great for Ducati to extend the Desert Sled range.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 16, 2019, 07:56:24 AM
https://youtu.be/QeSjG1oQkfw
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 16, 2019, 08:03:37 AM
https://youtu.be/EP1NRSyVNeA
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on November 16, 2019, 08:07:58 AM
Since he is so often mentioned here... https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2007-ducati-walt-siegl-leggero-800ss/ (https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2007-ducati-walt-siegl-leggero-800ss/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on November 18, 2019, 08:50:54 AM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on November 16, 2019, 08:07:58 AM
Since he is so often mentioned here... https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2007-ducati-walt-siegl-leggero-800ss/ (https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2007-ducati-walt-siegl-leggero-800ss/)

boy that is pretty
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on November 18, 2019, 11:41:47 AM
Very very nice.
Heavy wheels though if they are indeed the old Brembos they appear to be. Imagine putting some forged mags on it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howie on November 18, 2019, 02:06:59 PM
Heavy brake rotors too, I guess part of the time period look.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on November 18, 2019, 06:35:37 PM
Or the client was on a budget...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on November 19, 2019, 02:58:57 AM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on November 18, 2019, 06:35:37 PM
Or the client was on a budget...
There's another possibility.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 20, 2019, 05:45:15 PM
Gonna follow this rebuild.

https://youtu.be/9p3Fp43jJuo
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on November 20, 2019, 06:23:42 PM
 [popcorn]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 20, 2019, 07:13:11 PM
This guy is funny, and does a good review.

https://youtu.be/JG1PkporqVs
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 20, 2019, 11:42:58 PM
https://youtu.be/lHmt6loR5PM
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on November 21, 2019, 12:18:37 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on November 20, 2019, 07:13:11 PM
This guy is funny, and does a good review.

https://youtu.be/JG1PkporqVs


[laugh] [clap] Tells it how it is.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on November 21, 2019, 10:27:40 AM
I ain't sure it's cool, but...(https://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ducati-hypermotard-939-rough-crafts.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 21, 2019, 05:01:02 PM
 [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on November 23, 2019, 09:58:47 AM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on November 16, 2019, 08:07:58 AM
Since he is so often mentioned here... https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2007-ducati-walt-siegl-leggero-800ss/ (https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2007-ducati-walt-siegl-leggero-800ss/)

Went for $20K, FWIW.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 30, 2019, 11:51:34 AM
Quote from: koko64 on November 20, 2019, 06:23:42 PM
[popcorn]

https://youtu.be/0THznYMpAL8
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 30, 2019, 07:27:29 PM
https://youtu.be/72MaM6D-SgE
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on December 06, 2019, 10:46:03 AM
Amazing, this started out as a Multistrada 1000DS

(https://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ducati-multistrada-46works-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on December 08, 2019, 11:15:25 AM
^ ..that's very cool  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 13, 2019, 10:04:17 AM
https://youtu.be/P5pR_K6m0n4
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 21, 2019, 09:49:19 AM
Episode 3 if you're following along.

https://youtu.be/kzaViggnN6w
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 21, 2019, 06:04:37 PM
Kawalski owns 49% now. Wonder if they'll do a green one.  :D 🇮🇹 🇯🇵

https://youtu.be/9i-1TkUzGiY
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: greenmonster on December 22, 2019, 05:51:37 AM
(https://static.wixstatic.com/media/203413_20ca799ccd7e4d2eb47d8e186db1aa32.jpg/v1/fill/w_764,h_474,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/203413_20ca799ccd7e4d2eb47d8e186db1aa32.jpg)

https://www.motomotivo.com/bikes

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 22, 2019, 09:30:19 AM
 [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: caperix on December 23, 2019, 05:08:56 AM
A never started Paul Smart
[https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25835/preview_lot/5350007/?category=list&length=12&page=2]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on December 23, 2019, 07:44:38 AM
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25835/preview_lot/5350007/ (https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25835/preview_lot/5350007/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on December 23, 2019, 09:13:05 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on December 21, 2019, 09:49:19 AM
Episode 3 if you're following along.

https://youtu.be/kzaViggnN6w

I'm following. A little amazed at the difference that was hiding inside after seeing the outside. Was it stored in the ocean?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 23, 2019, 05:26:54 PM
Scottish weather I presume. Must have been good oil though.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on December 28, 2019, 06:39:16 AM
(https://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1995-ducati-900-ss-custom-11.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: GregP on December 28, 2019, 07:13:35 AM
Quote from: yamifixer on December 23, 2019, 09:13:05 AM
I'm following. A little amazed at the difference that was hiding inside after seeing the outside. Was it stored in the ocean?

[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

I thought the same thing. Watched all three episodes. Looking forward to the rest. Hopefully he is only using the old tires as a place holder while he finishes the project. Otherwise, pretty impressive work for sure.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on December 28, 2019, 07:24:47 AM
Quote from: bdfinally on December 28, 2019, 06:39:16 AM
(https://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1995-ducati-900-ss-custom-11.jpg)

Tight!  I would have used the newer frame and the newer SS1000 swingarm though.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on December 28, 2019, 07:12:52 PM
I think budget came into play.

https://www.bikeexif.com/1995-ducati-900-ss-custom
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 31, 2019, 07:03:21 PM
He put another clip together. I guess he didn't have this in 3.


https://youtu.be/E-3_McdLtJ8
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on January 12, 2020, 01:55:46 PM
(https://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/customized-ducati-racer-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on January 12, 2020, 05:00:50 PM
Nice paint, that one ^^^^.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on January 14, 2020, 01:18:45 PM
^^Yup, Frankie Chili would look right at home on that.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 16, 2020, 04:14:49 PM
Another episode is up.

https://youtu.be/l8muH3jmxSU
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 27, 2020, 08:42:20 AM
https://youtu.be/McjjgAoEvJ0
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on February 02, 2020, 09:22:16 AM
https://youtu.be/ga-MbEwn-yY
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on February 05, 2020, 10:44:30 PM
https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/2020-ducati-superleggera-v4-photos-video/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on February 06, 2020, 01:30:01 PM
https://youtu.be/9bhGr6dXPY0
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on February 06, 2020, 07:24:46 PM
Might be a derby, but caught my eye re-watching "Oil in the Blood"

(https://thevintagent.com/dev/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/J63-SCHWANTZ-Banner-Image.png)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on February 06, 2020, 08:28:36 PM
 [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: krolik on February 09, 2020, 02:06:01 PM
Some photos from The One Moto Show this weekend in Portland.
(https://i.imgur.com/aZFhEbU.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/v0SYwKS.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/lz5YFQa.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: krolik on February 09, 2020, 02:07:40 PM
More:

(https://i.imgur.com/I1JYzBf.jpg)


(https://i.imgur.com/4L4avED.jpg)

'51 Guzzi
(https://i.imgur.com/7jGWppa.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: krolik on February 09, 2020, 02:09:16 PM
Laverda

(https://i.imgur.com/oI1dkfd.jpg)


(https://i.imgur.com/0w4j7sk.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on February 09, 2020, 02:16:33 PM
That Sport Classic looks like it's gonna be a sweet build.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on February 09, 2020, 03:10:07 PM
 [drool] Some nice bikes.
I thought the Nuovo Scrambler's exhaust was a little too much but I would have accepted it on a Triple cyl bike. That old Scrambler is still so beautiful.
Aren't Lavvies hard arse looking bikes.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on February 29, 2020, 10:48:03 PM
https://youtu.be/ZRiIC94TrqI
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 05, 2020, 09:15:07 PM
https://youtu.be/K7aU4O0OrM0
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 10, 2020, 09:43:23 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9j5bCiqXk3/?igshid=1kd85me76ap5m
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 12, 2020, 12:36:54 PM
I have a 600ss.  It is far from original at this point, lots of period upgrades and I swapped the crappy 600 heads for 620 big valve. 

I need space right now, I might let it go.  It's the only (legal) one in the US, I think.

Quote from: kopfjäger on February 29, 2020, 10:48:03 PM
https://youtu.be/ZRiIC94TrqI
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on March 12, 2020, 12:49:37 PM
 [thumbsup]

Pity I don't bend that way anymore.  ;) You might want to try Bring-a Trailer with a resonable reserve, good pix and a lot of detail.

Regards!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 26, 2020, 10:53:55 PM
https://youtu.be/1RTLRzJhyWM
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on April 05, 2020, 12:44:14 AM
This angle is pure sex.  [evil]

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-lwxr_KoiM/?igshid=79ebog445ynu
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on April 09, 2020, 04:24:06 PM
https://hypebeast.com/2020/4/vyrus-alyen-988-superbike-ducati-powered-motorbike-first-look
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on April 15, 2020, 12:50:37 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-_lEbUHgQ3/?igshid=15lrr49sre3vy
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on April 17, 2020, 03:46:10 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Es3QaqWCp/?igshid=1sfwn03ci8kgu
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: GregP on April 17, 2020, 08:16:41 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on April 17, 2020, 03:46:10 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Es3QaqWCp/?igshid=1sfwn03ci8kgu

That's rad!  [clap] [clap]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on April 17, 2020, 08:40:27 PM
Quote from: GregP on April 17, 2020, 08:16:41 PM
That's rad!  [clap] [clap]

Supposedly won't go on sale in the states till Aug., June across the pond.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on April 19, 2020, 01:23:15 PM
https://youtu.be/alx5O5TPzxY
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on April 20, 2020, 09:08:27 AM
..it is pretty...  but is it prettier than this?

(https://112on2.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/morbidelli-125-brach-model-2.jpg?w=960&h=400&crop=1)

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcRyyl--ffh0dGPputCUWkCUtI_diYZ-f8belr9rv1CxL4B2kKLW&usqp=CAU)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on April 20, 2020, 02:05:24 PM
Yep ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on April 20, 2020, 05:48:51 PM
While handsome, the Morbidelli seems a bit minimalistic.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on April 21, 2020, 07:54:16 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on April 20, 2020, 05:48:51 PM
While handsome, the Morbidelli seems a bit minimalistic.
... I can't argue with that...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on May 09, 2020, 12:02:10 PM
(https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/resizer/ugJyp74KEUhEBsv0JS6Vajw6Wmk=/1293x970/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-bonnier.s3.amazonaws.com/public/NEI7WFTHMZGXLH2EHPP2GMS6SI.jpg)

(https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/resizer/RMiLcz1a0-TDBZIK8lMNikwuios=/1293x970/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-bonnier.s3.amazonaws.com/public/JOEDBRO6MVCWZOIFRL24DD3VZQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 09, 2020, 12:31:59 PM
 [evil] Art!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on May 09, 2020, 05:54:16 PM
Yep :D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on May 10, 2020, 08:40:13 AM
Would it be nitpicking to say I wish that chin stripe was green?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on May 10, 2020, 08:51:04 AM
Quote from: bdfinally on May 10, 2020, 08:40:13 AM
Would it be nitpicking to say I wish that chin stripe was green?
Nope. It would have been a perfect way to tie the tail section in a bit better, IMO.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on May 10, 2020, 09:36:45 AM
Hard to mess with a 352 lb beauty like that but

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49879136301_30f3b1e001_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 10, 2020, 10:13:38 AM
https://youtu.be/_TnwAawIilU
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on May 10, 2020, 07:36:05 PM
Quote from: bdfinally on May 10, 2020, 09:36:45 AM
Hard to mess with a 352 lb beauty like that but

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49879136301_30f3b1e001_c.jpg)

I've made a tiny list of things I would have done differently.  Very nicely executed though, IMO
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on May 11, 2020, 01:42:43 AM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on May 10, 2020, 07:36:05 PM
I've made a tiny list of things I would have done differently.  Very nicely executed though, IMO

Clutch, headlight, mirrors?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on May 11, 2020, 07:11:46 AM
SS1000 swingarm, later model frame (it's stronger), aluminum subframe, titanium shock spring...

I really love this build.  Gotta take into consideration, I'm just hyper critical.  The bike is drop-dead gorgeous and a stellar combination of new tech and an older classic.  I really love it.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 11, 2020, 08:41:37 AM
https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/reviews/custom-ducati-motorcycle-motogp-inspired-dream/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on May 11, 2020, 06:56:32 PM
I'll say it.
Why the bazinga calipers and OE 5-spokers?

I'd flip that budget every day and twice on Sunday, bazinga wheels and OE calipers.
But it's not my ride.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on May 12, 2020, 07:41:06 AM
I don't think it's the end of the project. This article talks a lil bit about wheels

https://www.bikeexif.com/1995-ducati-900-ss-custom
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: greenohawk69 on May 12, 2020, 07:57:54 AM
What is the difficulty of this engine swap? What is an approximate number of hours?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on May 12, 2020, 12:01:12 PM
I do know that if you intend on keeping fuel injection (I would), you will at least have to cut out the straight horizontal tube (side to side) above the front engine mount & replace it with a curved tube to clear the throttle bodies.  Also, the early frames are 10mm engine mounting bolts, so you'd have to address that too.

Or, just build it into a 2002-2007 frame.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on May 12, 2020, 05:02:22 PM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on May 12, 2020, 12:01:12 PM
<snip>

Or, just build it into a 2002-2007 frame.
Which would eliminate soooo many issues.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on May 12, 2020, 06:43:56 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 12, 2020, 05:02:22 PM
Which would eliminate soooo many issues.

And it would be a stronger frame too.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on May 18, 2020, 06:58:52 PM
(https://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ducati-600sl-pantah-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on May 18, 2020, 06:59:49 PM
(https://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ducati-600sl-pantah.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 18, 2020, 08:02:29 PM
Hell yeaah!
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 20, 2020, 07:29:10 AM
https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/what-was-so-special-about-the-ducati-paso/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: yamifixer on May 20, 2020, 08:40:28 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on May 20, 2020, 07:29:10 AM
https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/what-was-so-special-about-the-ducati-paso/

I saw one of them early 87 in San Diego. the thing ruined my life ( i still want a paso)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on May 20, 2020, 09:28:42 AM
Quote from: yamifixer on May 20, 2020, 08:40:28 AM
I saw one of them early 87 in San Diego. the thing ruined my life ( i still want a paso)
Had a 750 Paso Limited with Reno's 38mm Dellortos fitted. Rode it until the first 25 851's arrived but never quite got used to the 16" front wheel which was current GP practice. A pal bought a 906 with 17" wheels which he kept for a very long time.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 20, 2020, 09:38:30 PM
https://youtu.be/DsaiPzqSKyk
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: greenmonster on May 21, 2020, 04:29:03 AM
https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/what-was-so-special-about-the-ducati-paso/

Still miss my 907... :'(
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: GregP on May 22, 2020, 06:21:21 AM
My first Duc was a 750 Limited. I'm still a sucker for the red wheels. I guess that's why I love my S4 Senna so much.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Privateer on May 29, 2020, 10:47:06 AM
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/d/cypress-1987-ducati-f1/7129093672.html

Quote
1987 Ducati F1B, second owner, period built racer with all of the best performance/race parts from the era, too much to list. Very nice condition, runs well. Originally these were not street legal but this bike has been CA titled and registered. Many documents and records including original purchase docs. Rare find, will trade for other interesting vintage or modern bike.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on May 29, 2020, 02:06:30 PM
 [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howie on May 29, 2020, 10:30:07 PM
Never rode a 750F1, but I am a big fan. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on May 30, 2020, 01:15:01 PM
 [drool]
It has 17" factory magnesium corsa wheels of the era. Would like to know the engine specs.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Sunnyb0ne on May 30, 2020, 03:10:56 PM
Maybe you should take some time off or just go on a full Cafe Racer binge and get smacked out. Surround your self with clip-ons, number plates, round headlights, and other shiny metal things
เกมส์สล็อตUFA365 (http://site-2524918-3072-8413.mystrikingly.com/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on May 30, 2020, 03:17:34 PM
At my age those ergos only work at the track. Classic racer, maybe. There's something raw and pre nanny state about those bikes that I love.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on June 03, 2020, 03:53:21 PM
(https://external-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=AQDR85hcaoOoNv7o&w=540&h=282&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn1.mecum.com%2Fauctions%2Ffl0118%2Ffl0118-321805%2Fimages%2F15-1515104549761%402x.jpg%3F1515368373000&cfs=1&upscale=1&fallback=news_d_placeholder_publisher&_nc_hash=AQCh413KYcjOXzr-)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on June 03, 2020, 04:13:25 PM
Quote from: bdfinally on June 03, 2020, 03:53:21 PM
(https://external-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=AQDR85hcaoOoNv7o&w=540&h=282&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn1.mecum.com%2Fauctions%2Ffl0118%2Ffl0118-321805%2Fimages%2F15-1515104549761%402x.jpg%3F1515368373000&cfs=1&upscale=1&fallback=news_d_placeholder_publisher&_nc_hash=AQCh413KYcjOXzr-)
Vending machine?  ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on June 03, 2020, 04:40:35 PM
Started life as a '99 998. Thought everyone could use a giggle during these trying times.

https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0118-321805/1999-ducati-motorcycle/?fbclid=IwAR3wOra5pe5eigYt3j_nmBZz7W57Uypr_hTb60NKvJ-6pqn0BwkcfeqwNRg

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speeddog on June 03, 2020, 05:05:54 PM
Jeebus that's a lot of work to turn a 998 into that.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on June 03, 2020, 05:23:23 PM
Looking at it again, are those passenger pegs folded up just below the saddle?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on June 03, 2020, 07:15:28 PM
He's done a really fantastic job displaying great skill. I mean I couldn't do that and how many could, but should you? [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on June 03, 2020, 08:04:49 PM
1999 996 for the record.

Saw that bike at Daytona Bike Week in '05 when I won the Monster Challenge.  Great craftsmanship, but the idea?!?  Uh...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on June 04, 2020, 03:04:09 AM
Quote from: bdfinally on June 03, 2020, 05:23:23 PM
Looking at it again, are those passenger pegs folded up just below the saddle?
You bet.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on June 04, 2020, 07:51:54 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on June 04, 2020, 03:04:09 AM
You bet.

Hmmm...that pillion looks uncomfortable.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Wzed on June 05, 2020, 11:43:02 AM
Kopfjäger, your Monster definitely deserves to be in this thread - would you mind posting some pics? 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 05, 2020, 01:12:24 PM
Quote from: Wzed on June 05, 2020, 11:43:02 AM
Kopfjäger, your Monster definitely deserves to be in this thread - would you mind posting some pics? 

I'll get some up eventually. My genius friend/mechanic recently completed a custom rear brake hangar that is so ridiculously amazing it boggles my mind.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 06, 2020, 07:33:03 PM
https://youtu.be/TeNPSCGxDp8
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on June 12, 2020, 05:30:52 PM
 https://vimeo.com/421893494
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 16, 2020, 08:11:07 PM
https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/ducati-hypermotard-950-rve/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 18, 2020, 08:11:22 PM
https://youtu.be/Ikv_lN4LKxc
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on June 19, 2020, 12:21:27 AM
Was great to hear the V8. Cheers.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 20, 2020, 09:53:40 PM
https://youtu.be/6hSl9Vk4mmA
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on June 26, 2020, 12:33:53 PM


(https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Revival-Cycles-Custom-Ducati-900SS-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on June 26, 2020, 02:16:02 PM
Quote from: bdfinally on June 26, 2020, 12:33:53 PM

(https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Revival-Cycles-Custom-Ducati-900SS-1.jpg)
My eyes like that.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on June 27, 2020, 11:07:07 AM
It looks like a sweet song floating down the road.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on June 27, 2020, 01:49:04 PM
I like how the Dellortos are used and the manifolds are really cool. That kind of pipe welding always gets me.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 04, 2020, 07:21:43 PM
https://youtu.be/rve-VveUykE
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 10, 2020, 06:52:18 PM
https://www.bikeexif.com/900-ss-ducati-cafe-racer
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on July 12, 2020, 09:42:54 AM
Wish they had photographed that in sunlight. I like the idea of copper, but it does pop undercover.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 14, 2020, 06:35:25 PM
https://youtu.be/h47xZp65JPM
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 14, 2020, 06:35:36 PM
https://youtu.be/QLGsKRLsXj0
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 16, 2020, 04:29:02 PM
https://youtu.be/Z8g79W4gzl0
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 16, 2020, 08:58:58 PM
https://youtu.be/hJ3nxhyazeY
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 18, 2020, 10:03:32 AM
https://youtu.be/s_CWR97l3Eo
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 27, 2020, 09:49:07 PM
https://youtu.be/1_nDV-hEBMg
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 06, 2020, 09:30:51 PM
Superleggera V4 N001/500

https://youtu.be/SDKpZ9FhlTI
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 20, 2020, 09:16:30 PM
https://youtu.be/wZuu2WffZBI
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 20, 2020, 09:21:48 PM
https://www.pipeburn.com/norton-atlas-machine-shed/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Speedbag on September 03, 2020, 05:19:30 AM
The want is real.  [drool]

(https://i.imgur.com/gTZvJUF.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on September 03, 2020, 11:03:08 AM
 8) [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on September 12, 2020, 09:26:59 PM
https://youtu.be/jccC9vnwFIE
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on October 31, 2020, 01:48:41 PM
Kinda shiny for my taste. Will Pantah style belt covers really plug & play on '00 M750?

(https://www.pipeburn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Ducati_monster_DSC01_HER0.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Howie on October 31, 2020, 10:23:26 PM
Had them on my 750.  Bolts pattern is the same, there is some open space.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Duck-Stew on November 01, 2020, 04:21:11 AM
Bolt on: yes.  But the space Howie mentions is around the cam pulleys.  The rubber backing things are a different shape than yours.  Those swap too but may prove to be hard to come by.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 04, 2020, 11:38:52 AM
https://youtu.be/9ziQF428yOg
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 11, 2020, 03:43:31 PM
https://youtu.be/KEcnVAiqhV0
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 18, 2020, 11:37:20 AM
https://youtu.be/3ZDcL5DYGW0
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: GregP on November 19, 2020, 05:43:56 AM
Was looking at a shagged out SV650 track bike for $1200, but will see if the wife will sign off on this sexy girl instead!  [laugh]

Is this a factory item or something put together by a builder?  Spectacular!

Quote from: kopfjäger on November 18, 2020, 11:37:20 AM
https://youtu.be/3ZDcL5DYGW0
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 19, 2020, 11:04:59 AM
Quote from: GregP on November 19, 2020, 05:43:56 AM
Was looking at a shagged out SV650 track bike for $1200, but will see if the wife will sign off on this sexy girl instead!  [laugh]

Is this a factory item or something put together by a builder?  Spectacular!


Factory.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 25, 2020, 12:48:47 PM
https://youtu.be/gZGNNY_rpeE
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 11, 2020, 10:59:23 PM
https://youtu.be/ZsumG_9c_kk
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 11, 2020, 11:15:18 PM
https://youtu.be/W9_NM_KFOYA
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 13, 2020, 12:59:49 PM
https://youtu.be/qdbQAmOzI10
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on December 13, 2020, 04:43:31 PM
 [evil]
Now you're talking.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 13, 2020, 10:27:09 PM
https://youtu.be/s6GbaXq-r8o
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 14, 2020, 10:04:13 PM
https://youtu.be/0tBqQRo5U3g
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 14, 2020, 10:07:33 PM
https://youtu.be/s-zZd0a-FcM
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 29, 2020, 12:08:54 AM
https://youtu.be/Al3YQjLe8ns
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 29, 2020, 12:10:01 AM
https://youtu.be/cXKasdANxTM
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 07, 2021, 09:42:18 PM
https://youtu.be/uD-_x5CGFzY
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Jaman on January 08, 2021, 09:22:42 AM
Thanks for that... nice reminder of just how much I miss mine... RIP
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: dbran1949 on January 08, 2021, 02:48:48 PM
Still love mine!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: pitbull on January 09, 2021, 10:39:03 AM
I love my old 2001 M900 cromo, but man would I love to have a  S4Rs.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 01, 2021, 02:47:13 PM
https://youtu.be/_jAb0kWJHxY
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on March 22, 2021, 01:06:57 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on March 01, 2021, 02:47:13 PM
https://youtu.be/_jAb0kWJHxY

Tushy bump at 1:13 FTW
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Jaman on May 19, 2021, 11:05:13 AM
One of Walt's creations on BaT....  [drool]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2019-ducati-walt-siegl-leggero/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on May 27, 2021, 11:02:35 AM
Quote from: Jaman on May 19, 2021, 11:05:13 AM
One of Walt's creations on BaT....  [drool]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2019-ducati-walt-siegl-leggero/


Those cans are absolute perfection. The rest of the bike ain't bad either ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on May 28, 2021, 10:33:54 AM
Saw the Siegel bike on BaT and watched it. Sending this reply to see whether I get an email notification.  :(
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Jaman on June 08, 2021, 08:47:35 AM
another BaT Beauty:  https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-ducati-monster-s4-fogarty-edition-5/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: triangleforge on June 15, 2021, 05:02:57 PM
Apparently, MV Agusta does this fan dance every couple of years, but they're making noises again about bringing back both the Cagiva brand and the Elefant model, though possibly not in the same bike(s)!!

https://www.visordown.com/news/industry/mv-agusta-healthier-ever-teases-cagiva-elefant-could-relaunch-brand (https://www.visordown.com/news/industry/mv-agusta-healthier-ever-teases-cagiva-elefant-could-relaunch-brand)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 10, 2021, 10:05:30 PM
 [evil]

https://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2021/07/kerozin-flat-track-ducati.html
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Jaman on July 27, 2021, 10:37:46 AM
Wow.  Want.

https://raresportbikesforsale.com/track-tuesday-bimota-db5-lapping-weapon/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on July 28, 2021, 05:33:28 PM
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b5769bc266c0747cecfe1f7/1532782401225-1C6FNM0US5Z0RULE192L/1.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on July 28, 2021, 05:35:00 PM
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b5769bc266c0747cecfe1f7/1532782419719-QG0Y5ECKVX4YDD4A4D0N/5.jpg?format=2500w)



https://www.hazanmotorworks.com/ducati-860gt-turbo
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on July 30, 2021, 03:26:34 AM
Quote from: bdfinally on July 28, 2021, 05:35:00 PM
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b5769bc266c0747cecfe1f7/1532782419719-QG0Y5ECKVX4YDD4A4D0N/5.jpg?format=2500w)



https://www.hazanmotorworks.com/ducati-860gt-turbo
Beautiful  [bow_down] 


Love the upgraded rear brake too (gotta be better than the modern offerings  [laugh] ).
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on July 31, 2021, 08:53:30 AM
Ha! hadn't even registered the rear brake, I was still pondering the front set-up.

(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b5769bc266c0747cecfe1f7/1532782409869-NZ3T5TPD7KL1O78OY873/4.jpg?format=2500w)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: cencalal on August 16, 2021, 06:55:09 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/ydKwjFqj/IMG-9189.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Ya mean like this?  My Hyper 796   ;)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Jaman on August 17, 2021, 11:16:07 AM
 [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on September 12, 2021, 11:34:24 AM
Maybe 120 bhp  [thumbsup]



     https://youtu.be/97DsTk1lo5I





Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on September 18, 2021, 07:05:23 AM
(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/241266336_10158449314169226_5980777242566024130_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=wveZcBcZ2ZoAX9-tSMv&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=e14f91accb10d22500543a73c5316027&oe=6169F2C6)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: triangleforge on September 19, 2021, 10:23:20 AM
That's sexy.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Jaman on September 22, 2021, 08:03:34 PM
Wow.   [drool]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2008-vyrus-985-c3-4v/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: triangleforge on September 25, 2021, 11:57:23 AM
Quote from: Jaman on September 22, 2021, 08:03:34 PM
Wow.   [drool]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2008-vyrus-985-c3-4v/


319 lbs. dry weight. 100 horses. Giddy-up.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on September 30, 2021, 09:15:08 AM
https://youtu.be/5gq2ad9Paew
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 01, 2021, 04:34:39 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on September 30, 2021, 09:15:08 AM
https://youtu.be/5gq2ad9Paew
Huh?   Aren't the new Multis all the new non-desmo V4 Honda engines? 

I'm.... confused  :-\
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on October 01, 2021, 05:55:51 AM
Seems to be a V2 alternative with the 950 motor.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 01, 2021, 09:29:08 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on October 01, 2021, 04:34:39 AM
Huh?   Aren't the new Multis all the new non-desmo V4 Honda engines? 

I'm.... confused  :-\

https://www.ducati.com/ww/en/bikes/multistrada/multistrada-v2
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 01, 2021, 09:38:00 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on October 01, 2021, 09:29:08 AM
https://www.ducati.com/ww/en/bikes/multistrada/multistrada-v2
Ah... I see.   Thanks for the linky  [thumbsup].

So the 950 lives on as V2. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 02, 2021, 09:20:06 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CUhXMnDoUTB/?utm_medium=copy_link
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: DucHead on October 26, 2021, 03:59:12 PM
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/d147/pompino/Moto-Morini-Corsaro-Veloce-Luca-Bar-Design.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds) (https://photobucket.com/u/pompino/p/4f605bd5-599c-4344-a44e-0edb81076124)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on October 27, 2021, 03:15:24 AM
Quote from: stopintime on September 12, 2021, 11:34:24 AM
Maybe 120 bhp  [thumbsup]



     https://youtu.be/97DsTk1lo5I






Guzzi, ora con acqua.  The CX500 revitalised. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 02, 2021, 04:17:56 PM
https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?s=Moto+guzzi
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on December 03, 2021, 12:01:55 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on December 02, 2021, 04:17:56 PM
https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?s=Moto+guzzi
I want to love it, I really do.....but...... bland is the word that keeps popping into my head when I see it.  Not unpleasant to look at, just doesn't fill me with "must have" desire. 

I wouldn't rule ownership out though - after all, you can't exactly call a Multistrada..... pretty.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducatiz on December 06, 2021, 08:57:33 AM
Why does Morini still get trellis frames and we don't?

Ducati should have never sold Morini.  

You can still buy pre 1990s Morini parts from Ducati at the factory.  Not a well known fact.  The old Morini factory was just down the road from the Ducati factory in Bologna.  When they emerged from bankruptcy, they moved to Milano.

Morini factory pic:  look at that frame....
(https://motomorini.eu/wp-content/themes/yootheme/cache/Moto-Morini-Sede-06-c9e93be5.jpeg)



Quote from: DucHead on October 26, 2021, 03:59:12 PM
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/d147/pompino/Moto-Morini-Corsaro-Veloce-Luca-Bar-Design.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds) (https://photobucket.com/u/pompino/p/4f605bd5-599c-4344-a44e-0edb81076124)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on December 06, 2021, 09:47:44 AM
Wish I'd never sold my Morini 31/2 ... for pennies... years ago...  [bang]

Want this:
(https://motomorini.eu/wp-content/themes/yootheme/cache/Moto-Morini-Milano-ambientate-02-b91b725f.jpeg)

(https://motomorini.eu/wp-content/themes/yootheme/cache/Moto-Morini-Milano-ambientate-01-43f8c8a1.jpeg)

.... a red one please  :)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 26, 2021, 09:25:07 PM
https://www.rideapart.com/news/556741/antevasine-ducati-monster-s2r-800/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 29, 2021, 08:08:32 PM
https://pipeburn.com/spellbinding-the-black-witch-ducati-monster-by-metalbike-garage/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 17, 2022, 04:00:14 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CY10voVvrID/?utm_medium=copy_link
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: greenmonster on January 18, 2022, 09:01:22 AM
Clean, beautiful framework. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 25, 2022, 08:57:32 PM
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/620-mile-1995-ducati-916-plays-a-desmoquattro-soundtrack-through-aftermarket-mufflers-180001.html
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 31, 2022, 06:46:51 PM
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-ducati-916-7/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on February 15, 2022, 07:09:38 PM
https://robbreport.com/motors/motorcycles/ducati-new-customization-program-1234660947/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on February 19, 2022, 10:38:23 AM
https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/2022-ducati-xdiavel-nera-first-look-preview/




https://youtu.be/CXmuTny80a0



https://youtu.be/EQHw8wHITAU
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on April 08, 2022, 09:08:42 PM
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/modified-ducati-monster-1200-r-comes-with-24-karat-gold-plating-on-its-framework-185997.html
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on April 12, 2022, 02:44:04 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on April 08, 2022, 09:08:42 PM
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/modified-ducati-monster-1200-r-comes-with-24-karat-gold-plating-on-its-framework-185997.html
The Dubai Edition.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on April 26, 2022, 10:24:23 PM
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2k-mile-2001-ducati-748s-is-the-very-definition-of-exquisite-looks-absolutely-terrific-187364.html
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: triangleforge on May 03, 2022, 12:48:58 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on April 26, 2022, 10:24:23 PM
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2k-mile-2001-ducati-748s-is-the-very-definition-of-exquisite-looks-absolutely-terrific-187364.html

My dream bike right there, though I imagine my old body not tolerate the riding position. Getting a foot on the ground whenever I came to a stop would be a 50/50 proposition.  [laugh]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Curmudgeon on May 03, 2022, 01:27:54 PM
 [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on May 03, 2022, 02:56:49 PM
Quote from: triangleforge on May 03, 2022, 12:48:58 PM
My dream bike right there, though I imagine my old body not tolerate the riding position. Getting a foot on the ground whenever I came to a stop would be a 50/50 proposition.  [laugh]
I can still do it...so can you. :-*
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 18, 2022, 07:40:33 PM
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/rare-1999-ducati-996s-is-a-mere-7500-miles-away-from-new-comes-with-cfrp-galore-189095.html
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 24, 2022, 07:52:07 PM
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/two-mile-2002-ducati-748r-eats-racetrack-asphalt-for-breakfast-is-rarer-than-hens-teeth-189544.html
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: greenmonster on May 25, 2022, 07:37:23 AM
(https://www.cycleworld.com/resizer/q2aIuCWmVqveWbX2lLcXJliS5Uc=/1440x0/smart/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/octane/6NPS34PER5DUZJ6OA6SGCTHAXE.jpg)

https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-reviews/magni-italia-review/

Beauty beyond words....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: triangleforge on May 25, 2022, 03:38:01 PM
2002 MH900e, never assembled & still in the shipping crate popped up on Bring a Trailer:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-ducati-mh900e-12/ (https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-ducati-mh900e-12/)

(When that listing disappears, this article should still be live - https://jalopnik.com/one-of-the-hottest-ducatis-ever-has-been-trapped-in-thi-1848975014 (https://jalopnik.com/one-of-the-hottest-ducatis-ever-has-been-trapped-in-thi-1848975014))
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 25, 2022, 04:32:14 PM
Holy Schnikes!  :o
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 30, 2022, 12:28:08 PM
Duconda.  8)

https://www.bikebound.com/2022/05/24/duconda/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on May 31, 2022, 09:23:46 PM
https://youtu.be/S6GfwxWFSPA
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on June 06, 2022, 09:43:40 PM
https://silodrome.com/ducati-mhr-mille-mike-hailwood-replica/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on June 07, 2022, 04:15:08 PM
Quote from: greenmonster on May 25, 2022, 07:37:23 AM
(https://www.cycleworld.com/resizer/q2aIuCWmVqveWbX2lLcXJliS5Uc=/1440x0/smart/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/octane/6NPS34PER5DUZJ6OA6SGCTHAXE.jpg)

https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-reviews/magni-italia-review/

Beauty beyond words....

Lordy, that EXHAUST. Sorry, seat needs to be black.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on June 10, 2022, 05:24:40 AM
(https://688688-2273500-raikfcquaxqncofqfm.stackpathdns.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ReierMotors_DucatiScrambler_3_mD-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on June 10, 2022, 07:05:51 AM
Quote from: bdfinally on June 10, 2022, 05:24:40 AM
(https://688688-2273500-raikfcquaxqncofqfm.stackpathdns.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ReierMotors_DucatiScrambler_3_mD-2.jpg)

I could easily accept that as mine  8)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on June 10, 2022, 10:58:00 AM
I wish this wasn't in mustard.

(https://688688-2273500-raikfcquaxqncofqfm.stackpathdns.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DW-deBolx-CC-0925.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: SteveUK on July 01, 2022, 12:51:36 PM
Recently finished S2R800 project of mine. Looking for new owner...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52078661077_4719bc3676_c.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52079701976_14902517f9_c.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52177702390_d00e74616d_c.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52079708938_97047438f4_c.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52079863099_a8661b75c8_c.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52079706948_8ab047a341_c.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52079933709_cfff6feb79_c.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52079637608_b6c63ff33b_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Jaman on July 14, 2022, 01:08:51 PM
Couple of Beauties up on BaT:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-bimoto-yb8/

A little late to the game on this one...  someone got a nice deal!
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-mv-agusta-f4-750/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: diamonddog-2 on July 15, 2022, 09:52:42 AM
Here's an interesting 1100 Evil [Evo] that, for an additional $2800, could be had with a set of BTS wheels

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/mcy/d/agoura-hills-2013-ducati-monster-1100/7504762971.html

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mpo/d/chicago-bst-carbon-fiber-wheels-ducati/7505535533.html

Same seller for both items.

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: diamonddog-2 on July 15, 2022, 01:16:06 PM
Just 1 more.  "... this was my second project" ? 

https://www.bikebound.com/2022/07/15/ducati-848/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on July 15, 2022, 10:37:30 PM
Quote from: diamonddog-2 on July 15, 2022, 09:52:42 AM
Here's an interesting 1100 Evil [Evo] that, for an additional $2800, could be had with a set of BTS wheels

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/mcy/d/agoura-hills-2013-ducati-monster-1100/7504762971.html

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mpo/d/chicago-bst-carbon-fiber-wheels-ducati/7505535533.html

Same seller for both items.





That would be my dream bike for my local track.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on July 19, 2022, 06:46:44 PM
(https://collectingcars.imgix.net/012808/01-06-22-AT-04.jpg?fit=fillmax&auto=format,compress&cs=srgb&q=85)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 13, 2022, 08:22:22 AM
https://www.bikeexif.com/moto-guzzi-1000-sp-cafe-racer
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 13, 2022, 10:03:37 PM
https://youtu.be/thvNPZ5R1Jg
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 17, 2022, 06:56:53 PM
https://www.hotcars.com/the-2022-moto-guzzi-v100-mandello-costs-facts-and-figures/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on August 18, 2022, 07:40:55 PM
https://www.bikeexif.com/custom-moto-guzzi-sp1000
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on August 24, 2022, 07:59:20 AM
I like that guzzi, but hate the white paint job. White bikes always look like an inviting canvas to me.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on September 03, 2022, 07:42:17 PM
https://youtu.be/yZpHfYYix4E
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on September 03, 2022, 09:39:33 PM
https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/aprilia-introduces-ultra-exclusive-230-horsepower-rsv4-xtrenta/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: diamonddog-2 on September 09, 2022, 08:55:52 AM
A single cylinder, estimated weight at 275lbs wet with 90hp and some crack-a-lackin'  engineering to make it happen:

https://www.bikeexif.com/custom-ducati-racing-motorcycle?omhide=true
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on September 09, 2022, 03:00:48 PM
 [evil] [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on September 28, 2022, 04:14:36 PM
Scales Studio custom 1000 SS

https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/ducati-cafe-racer/scales-studio-1000ss/

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/scales-studio-took-a-radical-approach-customizing-this-ducati-1000ss-147213.html

https://www.bikebound.com/2022/09/27/1200ss/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on September 28, 2022, 06:34:12 PM
I hate blind links...just sayin'

If you have the time to post...take the time to comment.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Jaman on September 29, 2022, 11:01:57 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on September 28, 2022, 04:14:36 PM
Scales Studio custom 1000 SS

https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/ducati-cafe-racer/scales-studio-1000ss/

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/scales-studio-took-a-radical-approach-customizing-this-ducati-1000ss-147213.html

https://www.bikebound.com/2022/09/27/1200ss/

Wow.   [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 01, 2022, 08:52:35 PM
https://youtu.be/IiYceC6f0LA
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 02, 2022, 09:08:58 PM
Storm Green.

https://youtu.be/d7fH4Hz1A60

https://youtu.be/AJyjXWizBp0
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 04, 2022, 11:40:51 AM
https://youtu.be/m9xNjVQyZuE
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 06, 2022, 09:15:32 PM
https://youtu.be/U4IbTuhir_o
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: greenmonster on October 07, 2022, 05:01:25 AM
600 GHOST cool? Gotta be kidding.... ??? [roll]

Kockelman S4R? Oh yeah.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 10, 2022, 08:37:50 PM
999R Fila

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/rare-2003-ducati-999r-fila-with-low-miles-wants-to-make-you-look-like-a-worldsbk-champ-200890.html
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: greenmonster on October 12, 2022, 06:28:09 AM
Nice office...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLortFCT1hw&t=1107s

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 12, 2022, 07:30:01 AM
Damn!  :o
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 14, 2022, 08:08:45 PM
https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/ducati-launches-new-240-horsepower-2023-panigale-v4-r
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 31, 2022, 07:15:38 PM
999R with low mileage.  ;)

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/mostly-unscathed-2005-ducati-999r-has-513-miles-and-no-shortage-of-raw-italian-power-202611.html
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 06, 2022, 07:55:07 PM
https://youtu.be/9Gwr3EhHGwE
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on November 09, 2022, 06:41:50 PM
(https://www.cycleworld.com/resizer/shSSGkfzZjEGwTFv_jy7o9Whqb8=/1440x0/filters:focal(1025x735:1035x745)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/octane/24OLWOID55FSZD2TRRXPWR5THQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 23, 2022, 10:48:04 PM
MUCCASTRETTA 999

https://www.bikebound.com/2022/11/23/muccastretta/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ducpainter on November 24, 2022, 05:47:14 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on November 23, 2022, 10:48:04 PM
MUCCASTRETTA 999

https://www.bikebound.com/2022/11/23/muccastretta/
Like it...except the color. Minor detail. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 25, 2022, 11:11:51 AM
MH900E

https://www.topspeed.com/check-out-the-worlds-most-beautiful-ducati-mh900e/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 25, 2022, 09:32:20 PM
996 SPS #14 of 150

https://silodrome.com/ducati-996-sps/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 11, 2022, 09:45:35 AM
https://youtu.be/mkQOj78UGpo



https://www.rideapart.com/news/625332/tamburini-corse-f43-limited-edition/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 26, 2022, 08:38:22 PM
https://youtu.be/_RQ0diX6l-U
Title: Walt Siegl MV on BaT
Post by: Curmudgeon on January 02, 2023, 12:21:21 PM
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2014-mv-agusta-bol-dor/ (https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2014-mv-agusta-bol-dor/)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 02, 2023, 12:52:19 PM
Damn!  [evil]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Jaman on January 09, 2023, 12:54:37 PM
 [drool] to the Walt creation... Wow... just Wow.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on January 19, 2023, 06:56:47 PM
https://silodrome.com/ducati-750-sport/

(https://silodrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Ducati-750-Sport.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 28, 2023, 04:19:21 PM
https://youtu.be/lsTo7lyPzRo
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on March 28, 2023, 11:04:21 PM
Good ride.  Shame about it looking like a Yamasaki.  It has zero Monstrosity. 
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 29, 2023, 11:39:39 PM
https://youtu.be/JjSj0_35s9A
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Jaman on March 30, 2023, 10:29:39 AM
 [drool]
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on March 30, 2023, 02:36:04 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on March 28, 2023, 11:04:21 PM
Good ride.  Shame about it looking like a Yamasaki.  It has zero Monstrosity. 

Agreed. The Dowager's Hump frame style breaks the line under the tank. The 1100 Scrambler is more Monstrous.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on March 31, 2023, 08:58:51 AM
Quote from: koko64 on March 30, 2023, 02:36:04 PM
The Dowager's Hump frame style breaks the line under the tank. The 1100 Scrambler is more Monstrous.
The 1100 Scrambler IS the new Monster.

We should become the DM&SF  ;D
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on April 06, 2023, 10:36:43 PM
95-916  [evil]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-ducati-916-10/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Blackout on April 26, 2023, 09:20:49 AM
Well, damn. I just sold my old Monster on Sunday to free up a little garage space and then I saw this fabulous Griso 8V. I've always wanted one.  https://raleigh.craigslist.org/mcd/d/raleigh-2012-moto-guzzi-griso-miles/7613691965.html
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on April 26, 2023, 01:47:49 PM
Quote from: Blackout on April 26, 2023, 09:20:49 AM
Well, damn. I just sold my old Monster on Sunday to free up a little garage space and then I saw this fabulous Griso 8V. I've always wanted one.  https://raleigh.craigslist.org/mcd/d/raleigh-2012-moto-guzzi-griso-miles/7613691965.html
Love mine  :)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51946700735_b497237f95_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Blackout on April 27, 2023, 02:46:46 PM
Is there a dedicated rear stand for this bike?
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on April 27, 2023, 03:33:18 PM
Quote from: Blackout on April 27, 2023, 02:46:46 PM
Is there a dedicated rear stand for this bike?

I have the Guzzi one.  It fits under small bobbins directly below the rider footpegs and is a PITA to use.  I use it anyway.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Blackout on April 28, 2023, 11:43:04 AM
I went to check it out today. Unfortunately the seller is firm on price and there are a few issues with the bike. No Sale. Have enough bikes in my garage anyway.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: ungeheuer on April 28, 2023, 01:56:28 PM
I have enough bikes in my garage too.

But I'd like to find room for a Kawasaki Z900rs.

And a Yamaha MT01.

Both cool, but neither Italian.  Better let this thread get back on track....
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: bdfinally on May 17, 2023, 04:20:51 AM
(https://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1978-ducati-900-ncr-tt1.jpg)

https://www.bikeexif.com/1978-ducati-900-ncr-tt1?fbclid=IwAR3k5elOyEeE3r74SUB5SJY30L520VMb4JKEdt2b94b-ssfmOvL4E2BhTO8
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 18, 2023, 12:32:27 PM
https://youtu.be/vZsmYpLamaI
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 27, 2023, 10:58:31 AM
https://youtu.be/1_9JWqq4fYg
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on July 28, 2023, 05:29:54 PM
https://www.rideapart.com/news/679056/ducati-monster-30th-anniversario-2024/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on September 01, 2024, 09:52:29 AM
Moto Guzzi 850 T3

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/moto-guzzi-850-t3-la-macchina-turns-purposeful-complexity-into-a-genuine-art-form-239162.html
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on September 01, 2024, 11:54:22 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on September 01, 2024, 09:52:29 AM
Moto Guzzi 850 T3

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/moto-guzzi-850-t3-la-macchina-turns-purposeful-complexity-into-a-genuine-art-form-239162.html

Yes. Just yes.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on September 19, 2024, 08:14:48 AM
900SS Carbon Fiber

https://purposebuiltmoto.com/blogs/news/the-ducati-900ss-carbon-fiber
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: koko64 on September 19, 2024, 12:31:46 PM
Nice.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on September 19, 2024, 07:37:45 PM
 1978 DUCATI 900 NCR TT1 RACER

https://www.bikeexif.com/1978-ducati-900-ncr-tt1
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on October 16, 2024, 11:34:31 AM
900 MHR

https://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-mhr-mille-bcr
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 05, 2024, 08:44:00 PM
Redesigned Panigale V2-V2 S

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2024/november/ducati-panigale-v2/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on November 06, 2024, 02:24:58 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on November 05, 2024, 08:44:00 PM
Redesigned Panigale V2-V2 S

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2024/november/ducati-panigale-v2/

On the "cool wall"? Hmmm...
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on November 06, 2024, 09:30:10 PM
The V2 Streetfighter is in this article as well.

https://www.cycleworld.com/bikes/ducati-panigale-v2-and-streetfighter-v2-first-look/
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on December 07, 2024, 06:12:53 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/DDTLR52srpn/?igsh=NWFzNWFqdnRub3B4
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 08, 2025, 06:57:04 PM
“The Slayer” (Duc Scrambler)

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-slayer-is-a-custom-ducati-scrambler-ready-to-take-on-the-zombie-apocalypse-244870.html
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: stopintime on January 13, 2025, 08:38:02 AM
S2R1000 - Quite nice  8)

(seat not so much, maybe not the exhaust either, but still....)

https://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-monster-s2r-1000-analog?omhide=true

Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on January 13, 2025, 12:31:16 PM
 [evil] [thumbsup] Nice build.
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 02, 2025, 11:46:15 AM
Pantah tribute.

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/this-custom-ducati-monster-821-is-a-pantah-tribute-done-the-xtr-pepo-way-247803.html
Title: Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
Post by: Kopfjager on March 22, 2025, 08:02:36 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/DHY-K-suqRy/?igsh=MW1yNzB6bm5oMzJxZA==