Ducati 1000 DS custom build - Page 10

crawsue · Yesterday, 02:53 PM

Interesting choice, Tony, Eric Buell was always a bit “left field” …..rim style single front disc, under slung rear suspension , belt drive…etc etc….but his use of pushrod H-D motors was probably a deal breaker for a few potential customers. It would be interesting to know how much the motor weighed….especially in comparison to your ‘Guzzi lump……

mickj · Today, 08:08 AM

Never seen an orange buell before.

walkingpictures · Today, 09:38 AM

Looking forward to the build Tony

motomartin11 · Today, 10:16 AM

Just seen the updates on this thread.
As has been said already this should be a great project.
I'm afraid I'm at the other (bottom) end of the skill set as far as my bikes are concerned . I sometimes struggle to get by with basic maintenance and servicing - particularly where my Monster is concerned.
Interesting to hear that the Quatt bikers' cafe is closing . I used to go occasionally but more often would go to the bike nights at the Wheel at Worfield or the Country Club just up the road on the A454. It's been a good few years since I last went . I prefer a quieter life these days! Used to go to the Waterman at Hatton near Warwick as well - late 90's early nounties.
Good luck with the new project which I'll be following with great interest - like your others.

buzzer · Today, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by motomartin11

Just seen the updates on this thread.
As has been said already this should be a great project.
I'm afraid I'm at the other (bottom) end of the skill set as far as my bikes are concerned . I sometimes struggle to get by with basic maintenance and servicing - particularly where my Monster is concerned.
Interesting to hear that the Quatt bikers' cafe is closing . I used to go occasionally but more often would go to the bike nights at the Wheel at Worfield or the Country Club just up the road on the A454. It's been a good few years since I last went . I prefer a quieter life these days! Used to go to the Waterman at Hatton near Warwick as well - late 90's early nounties.
Good luck with the new project which I'll be following with great interest - like your others.

Ah yes... the wheel and Swancoat! The cafe at Quatt was a loss... However, the Danery pub just up the road has opened a car and bike themed cafe which is very good. However, I have been going to Pool Hall cafe at Alveley which is superb! nice to sit there in the sunshine, overlooking the big lake, its probably my cafe of choice!

motomartin11 · Today, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by buzzer

Ah yes... the wheel and Swancoat! The cafe at Quatt was a loss... However, the Danery pub just up the road has opened a car and bike themed cafe which is very good. However, I have been going to Pool Hall cafe at Alveley which is superb! nice to sit there in the sunshine, overlooking the big lake, its probably my cafe of choice!

Oh yes that was it the - Swancoat. Used to go occasionally to one of the pubs at Alverley - the Squirrel maybe. Haven't seen the Pool Hall cafe though. Years ago there used to be a bike club one night on the week at another pub heading back towards Shatterford. Last time i went past it was a care home IIRC.

Sorry to highjack your thread ................I may give the Danery a try some time.

Mark64 · Today, 06:06 PM

Really looking forward to this, I thoroughly enjoy all your builds, I was considering a Buell years ago until a mate rode one and told me the gearbox was beyond agricultural, a compromise too far for me, I'm very interested to find out your thoughts.

Yesterday, 02:53 PM	#136
crawsue Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Glasgow Bike: M1100evo Posts: 271	Buell vs Guzzi Interesting choice, Tony, Eric Buell was always a bit “left field” …..rim style single front disc, under slung rear suspension , belt drive…etc etc….but his use of pushrod H-D motors was probably a deal breaker for a few potential customers. It would be interesting to know how much the motor weighed….especially in comparison to your ‘Guzzi lump……

Today, 08:08 AM	#137
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 565	Never seen an orange buell before. __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

Today, 09:38 AM	#138
walkingpictures preneolithic frebie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cambridge Bike: S4Rs Posts: 328	Looking forward to the build Tony

Today, 10:16 AM	#139
motomartin11 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: stourbridge Bike: M750 Posts: 369	Just seen the updates on this thread. As has been said already this should be a great project. I'm afraid I'm at the other (bottom) end of the skill set as far as my bikes are concerned . I sometimes struggle to get by with basic maintenance and servicing - particularly where my Monster is concerned. Interesting to hear that the Quatt bikers' cafe is closing . I used to go occasionally but more often would go to the bike nights at the Wheel at Worfield or the Country Club just up the road on the A454. It's been a good few years since I last went . I prefer a quieter life these days! Used to go to the Waterman at Hatton near Warwick as well - late 90's early nounties. Good luck with the new project which I'll be following with great interest - like your others.

Today, 06:06 PM	#142
Mark64 Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Hondon de los Frailes Bike: S4r Posts: 293	Really looking forward to this, I thoroughly enjoy all your builds, I was considering a Buell years ago until a mate rode one and told me the gearbox was beyond agricultural, a compromise too far for me, I'm very interested to find out your thoughts.