Ducati 750 GT - 1972

Headhunter · 29-07-2012, 07:38 AM

Hey all,

Thought some of you might appreciate this. Is a good friend's recent addition to his collection.

Only has 1,543km as well!!!

Hopefully pics have loaded okay. If not, will get them on photobucket or email Rob/Peter to display.

gary tompkins · 29-07-2012, 01:32 PM

Very nice

Headhunter · 29-07-2012, 05:16 PM

Thought you may be one that would like that, Gary.

Annoyingly, well jealously, he also has a Pantah 500, 916 SPS (ltd ed), Desmo 250 (mint cond) to name but a few.

The above 750 has a round head, which apparently is even rarer.

gary tompkins · 30-07-2012, 12:25 AM

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lx2IY4HTvh...ti+cafe+31.jpg

http://photos.ducati.net/Motorcycles...091053_sx6cVkr

Headhunter · 30-07-2012, 08:14 AM

Very nice! Little bit of a different take with the paint scheme. Love the seat cowl.

Am discovering a new fondness for the older Ducati.

utopia · 30-07-2012, 11:38 AM

My Ducati-lust began as a result of seeing the 1972 750, GT & S models. I still remember the exact moment that I was hooked....feb 1973, just outside Betws y Coed, at about 7.30pm.
My affliction deepened at the sight of a Paul Smart rep up on the lift at the workshop of a local proddy racer.
I still have the Haynes manual that I bought at the time, knowing that one day I'd own one, though I never did get a bevel, my first and only Ducati being the M750 that I have now.
There's still something special about those 70s Ducatis.
They were made out of proper metal too. None of your painted alloy cases.
The bevel gears always seemed like at bit of a tortuous way of driving the cams though. The belts are a much better solution.
They still have a solid place in my affections, and if I was the type to own lots of different bikes, then one of those would still be high on the list.
I hope your mate puts a few more miles on his.....1500km in 40yrs is sacrilege.

Headhunter · 30-07-2012, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by utopia

I hope your mate puts a few more miles on his.....1500km in 40yrs is sacrilege.

So do I. Am hoping I might get the opportunity to ride it but think he may get me to sign a blank cheque first!

It's amazing to see the difference in quality. I'm a '77 child, so many of these bikes are before my time but it's great to see them in the flesh and like above....am beginning to prefer them over many of the newer models (admittedly mostly for looks).

29-07-2012, 01:32 PM	#2
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Very nice __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

29-07-2012, 05:16 PM	#3
Headhunter THFC Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Bike: M620ie Posts: 829	Thought you may be one that would like that, Gary. Annoyingly, well jealously, he also has a Pantah 500, 916 SPS (ltd ed), Desmo 250 (mint cond) to name but a few. The above 750 has a round head, which apparently is even rarer. __________________ Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing ever happened. Sir Winston Churchill

30-07-2012, 12:25 AM	#4
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Old school meets new tech http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lx2IY4HTvh...ti+cafe+31.jpg http://photos.ducati.net/Motorcycles...091053_sx6cVkr __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

30-07-2012, 08:14 AM	#5
Headhunter THFC Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Bike: M620ie Posts: 829	Very nice! Little bit of a different take with the paint scheme. Love the seat cowl. Am discovering a new fondness for the older Ducati. __________________ Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing ever happened. Sir Winston Churchill

30-07-2012, 11:38 AM	#6
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,562	My Ducati-lust began as a result of seeing the 1972 750, GT & S models. I still remember the exact moment that I was hooked....feb 1973, just outside Betws y Coed, at about 7.30pm. My affliction deepened at the sight of a Paul Smart rep up on the lift at the workshop of a local proddy racer. I still have the Haynes manual that I bought at the time, knowing that one day I'd own one, though I never did get a bevel, my first and only Ducati being the M750 that I have now. There's still something special about those 70s Ducatis. They were made out of proper metal too. None of your painted alloy cases. The bevel gears always seemed like at bit of a tortuous way of driving the cams though. The belts are a much better solution. They still have a solid place in my affections, and if I was the type to own lots of different bikes, then one of those would still be high on the list. I hope your mate puts a few more miles on his.....1500km in 40yrs is sacrilege.