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    daveo
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 12 Oct 2009

    Giles, nice taste in bikes.

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      Lucifer
      Joined: 31 Aug 2011

      I want this:

      Seize the day and don't you cry.

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        Giles
        IHUK Crew
        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

        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…..

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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          injunjack
          見習いボス
          Joined: 19 Feb 2010

          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

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            Giles
            IHUK Crew
            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

            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…...

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              injunjack
              見習いボス
              Joined: 19 Feb 2010

              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.

              last edited by 7 Jul 2012, 16:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                gratefulmelon
                Joined: 4 Nov 2010

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

                last edited by 7 Jul 2012, 17:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  Graeme
                  啓蒙家
                  Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                  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. 😉

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                    Giles
                    IHUK Crew
                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                    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…...

                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                      Lucifer
                      Joined: 31 Aug 2011

                      Something different:

                      Seize the day and don't you cry.

                      last edited by 9 Jul 2012, 11:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Moonshine
                        Joined: 4 Mar 2012

                        ^Torque is a good thing!

                        www.moonshineleatherworks.tumblr.com
                        instagram.com/moonshineleatherworks

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                          Megatron1505
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                          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  😞

                          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

                          last edited by 10 Jul 2012, 16:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            Giles
                            IHUK Crew
                            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

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

                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                            last edited by 10 Jul 2012, 16:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Seul
                              Joined: 24 Nov 2009

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

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                                Megatron1505
                                見習いボス
                                Joined: 10 Jul 2011

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

                                Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                  Seul
                                  Joined: 24 Nov 2009

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

                                  last edited by 10 Jul 2012, 16:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Megatron1505
                                    見習いボス
                                    Joined: 10 Jul 2011

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

                                    Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

                                    last edited by 10 Jul 2012, 16:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Blackheart
                                      Joined: 4 Mar 2011

                                      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… 😉

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                                        injunjack
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 19 Feb 2010

                                        @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…;)

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                                          Jordan23
                                          Joined: 19 Nov 2011

                                          German History!;)

                                          AE

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