Motorcycles

[Giles]

On the basis that Mme B does not read this thread.  Both…..

[daveo]

Giles, nice taste in bikes.

[Lucifer]

I want this:

[Giles]

I saw one of these in Berlin and decided I wanted one…..

This is the 450 version, though they also came in 250 and 350.

Basically made for the US market, soi I'm going to have to start looking there…..

[injunjack]

Hey G
Which model is that I don't know Ducatis.

There is 1971 450cc Ducati Desmo for sale here in Finland.

It's veteran registered, which means it's fully restored. Asking price 7300€.

You can see it here.
http://www.vmpk.fi/forum/index.php?topic=72294.msg352271#msg352271

[Giles]

It is the 450 scrambler, so you got it right.  Thanks for the link.  I think for a European bike that is a good price, but i reckon I can do better with a US bike, so I'm going to sniff around a little more and do a little more research before jumping…...

[injunjack]

sure, it's just for comparison, and to show the price-range of almost pristine machine. I think there is a bit to negotiate, but not much.

[gratefulmelon]

At the request of MadMonday, here's some better pics of my 75' Ironhead.

[Graeme]

Giles, you're pretty tall and might find something like a Sportster to be on the small side. I certainly did, and one of the reasons I ride a BMW is that it's the right sort of size for me.

The Ducati is a sweet looking bike.

If you're looking for inspiration then I'd suggest checking out Bike EXIF. They feature a lot of Triumphs and Harleys, but there seem to be a few old Beemers featured.

And occasionally a custom Gold Wing…

My favourites are what Ritmo Sereno is doing with '70s BMW Boxers.

Apologies if I've ruined anyone's productivity for the day.

[Giles]

Thanks for the advice.  Currently on a hunt for that Ducati.  If I can find one and get it shipped to Michigan within next 2 weeks, I can get it shipped here for nothing…...

[Lucifer]

Something different:

[Moonshine]

^Torque is a good thing!

[Megatron1505]

Up to now, this is the only motorbike that I have ever owned. It was absolutely awful, but I loved it….unfortunately I had to sell it to buy furniture when Pam and I moved into our first home 

[Giles]

Why?  There's 2 seats on that thing…...

[Seul]

Yeah: would've made for a great couch!.. Wouldn't even 've needed a house with a garage!..

[Megatron1505]

Women would not agree guys, you know how awkward they can be about silly things like petrol and oil in the living room…..weirdos.

[Seul]

Sheesh… Nothing a little newspaper on the floor can't take care of... Women!..

[Megatron1505]

I even said that I'd let her buy a fire extinguisher if it bothered her that much  :-\

[Blackheart]

I pretty much rebuilt my old 1975 Honda CB360 Twin in my living room of my old apartment, glad it was
downstairs and I lived alone…

[injunjack]

@Megatron1505:

Women would not agree guys, you know how awkward they can be about silly things like petrol and oil in the living room…..weirdos.

you gotta choose better…;)