1974 Ducati 750 GT
~ SOLD ~
I purchased this bike in 1980 and rode it extensively. In the
late 1980s I put it away for restoration. I completed a
refurbishment in 2012 that has the bike in very good condition.
I refer to it as a refurbishment as restoration implies
“correctness”. The bike could be restored with a minimal
amount of effort but this was not my intent. My intent was to
fix the things that were issues with the original, i.e. bad
paint, harsh suspension, parts sourcing challenges etc. The
bike is meant to be ridden and easily maintained. It starts
easily with a couple kicks.
The engine number is 753556. According to Ian Falloon’s
Standard Catalog of Ducati Motorcycles this bike was built
shortly after the conversion to Del Orto carbs and painted
fenders, which began around engine number 753500. The engine is
in the original frame and to my knowledge the bike has never
been crashed.
Engine – Professionally rebuilt in 2012. Included were a new
crank and screw adjust rockers to replace the original shim
adjust, eliminating shim sourcing challenges. Exhaust is
original except for the mufflers, which are BUB Conti replicas.
K&N air filters and vacuum gage fittings. Carbs are original
Del Ortos and were rebuilt as part of the restoration. It has a
hydraulic clutch replacement, but all of the parts from the
original cable clutch are included.
Ignition – Lucas Rita, original points ignition is included, but
the coils are long gone.
Frame, Forks and Bodywork – The paint is in the spirit of the
original 750S prototype as shown on page 237 of Mick Walker’s
Ducati Twins Restoration and was completed in 2012.
The suspension is Works Performance, with Billet Trackers on
the rear. As part of the refurbishment new head bearings and
swing arm pivot bushings were installed. The latter caused the
swing arm pivot plugs to not fit. This has been corrected with
custom made plugs.
Wheels, Brakes and Tires – Wheels are the original Borranis
re-laced with stainless spokes. Tires are Pirelli and are in
great shape. The front brake is a Brembo replacement to the
original. The original Scarab caliper and the tubing are
included, the original master cylinder is gone.
Electrical System – Completely redone from scratch by me using
high quality brass fittings. If this makes you uncomfortable, I
can include a loom that I purchased from Bevel Heaven that is a
stock replica. Blade fuses of 10 and 15 amps. LED turn signals
in faux carbon fiber, self-cancelling turn signal relay, Timpani
Regulator and a charge level indicator light on the dash.
Headlight shell is not original but has good chrome and the
original shell is included.
Instruments – The original Smiths gages in good working order.
The speedometer cable has not worked at times so the odometer
mileage is incorrect.
Spares and tools – Many spares and original parts are included.
I am including everything needed for routine maintenance
including the engine turning tool and degree wheel. Many
original parts beyond what are described above. I can go
through them in detail for serious inquiries. Haynes manual
(well used) and Ducati Twins Restoration book are
included, as is Ducati Tuning by Stephen Eke and a CD
with The Operators Manual, Parts Manual and Engine Service
Manual.
Fine print – Oil misting from the right side of the engine.
Breather cap doesn’t stay seated. Paint cracking on
non-original front fender and there is a scratch on the rear
fender. Dash has a repair to the typical cracking where it
mounts to the forks. Horns aren’t honking despite receiving
power. I can include a set of Fiamm horns if requested.
Asking Price $19,500 OBO, the bike is located in Ohio
THIS BIKE HAS BEEN
SOLD
Contact –
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Shipping available through Bevel Heaven
anywhere in the lower 48 states for ~ $703
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