Naked Ducati Custom.

08-11-2011, 04:17 PM

I'm not been on here much recently mainly due to movign to Holland (thats where my gf lives)

I was looking though there version of ebay when I can across this bike.............

There are parts of it I really like but diffently not a fan of the head lights. O, and don't worry about the price it only so expensive becasue the price of new bike is around a 1/3 more than the uk!

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utopia · 08-11-2011, 07:24 PM

Lately I have been drawn towards the notion of an ss framed naked myself. Mind you, my current monster is a keeper and two ducatis are beyond my finances. I do like the look of the engine in the ss frame. It seems to show off the 90deg v-twin to better effect.
I'm not sure about the swingarm on that one though...doesn't suit the frame in my opinion. I'd put a round headlight on it too. Also, if the black thing at the front is just an oil-cooler shroud, I'd remove that as well.
In general though, I like it.

Good to hear from you again. I was wondering how things were, what with the Libya troubles an' all.
Sorry we never got to meet up for that rideout while you were just up the road in Hinkley. Hope all goes well in Holland.

slob · 08-11-2011, 08:18 PM

I love the automatic translation...

WITH ass CUSTOM OF 999 instead of "tail"
OVERHAUL AND BIG VALVES AND NEW bottlenose dolphins instead of "rockers"

08-11-2011, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slob

I love the automatic translation...

WITH ass CUSTOM OF 999 instead of "tail"
OVERHAUL AND BIG VALVES AND NEW bottlenose dolphins instead of "rockers"

what you mean you have not got new bottlenose dolphins in you engine (what do you think makes the clicks !!!!)

09-11-2011, 02:36 PM

utopia,

Well the bikes still in the UK, and plan to move it over next spring. So after the bike gets a few little tweaks and a service, next year, hopefully we can have a ride out.

I agree the frame on the SS, makes you focus on the 90deg v-twin.

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Changing the subject a few good things in Holland is that as soon as a vehicles is insured it appears anyone can ride/drive it. I'm also still looking at getting a ´classic´ Japanese in line twin (cb350 or cb450) and they seem to be more available and cheaper here too.

I found this lovely custom, which i really want to replicate, but maybe not to the same level $$$

08-11-2011, 07:24 PM	#2
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,545	Lately I have been drawn towards the notion of an ss framed naked myself. Mind you, my current monster is a keeper and two ducatis are beyond my finances. I do like the look of the engine in the ss frame. It seems to show off the 90deg v-twin to better effect. I'm not sure about the swingarm on that one though...doesn't suit the frame in my opinion. I'd put a round headlight on it too. Also, if the black thing at the front is just an oil-cooler shroud, I'd remove that as well. In general though, I like it. Good to hear from you again. I was wondering how things were, what with the Libya troubles an' all. Sorry we never got to meet up for that rideout while you were just up the road in Hinkley. Hope all goes well in Holland.

08-11-2011, 08:18 PM	#3
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,707	I love the automatic translation... WITH ass CUSTOM OF 999 instead of "tail" OVERHAUL AND BIG VALVES AND NEW bottlenose dolphins instead of "rockers"

09-11-2011, 02:36 PM	#5
Panther Guest Posts: n/a	utopia, Well the bikes still in the UK, and plan to move it over next spring. So after the bike gets a few little tweaks and a service, next year, hopefully we can have a ride out. I agree the frame on the SS, makes you focus on the 90deg v-twin. ----------------------------------------- Changing the subject a few good things in Holland is that as soon as a vehicles is insured it appears anyone can ride/drive it. I'm also still looking at getting a ´classic´ Japanese in line twin (cb350 or cb450) and they seem to be more available and cheaper here too. I found this lovely custom, which i really want to replicate, but maybe not to the same level $$$