stimacsays
Tue Jul 28th, 2009, 03:30 PM
I did not know where else to put this, but wanted to shere. Lots of photos, so here you go.
I just acquired a 1973 450 Desmo RT. Its the newer Scrambler, but has a different frame, and longer forks and shocks.
With the older Scrambler, it used the same frame and forks as the Mark 3 Desmo (a wise old man told me that).
Turn the foot peg bracket 180 deg. use the double heal shifter? Then a different mount for the brake? How about the kick starter?
And does any of this matter, as I'm using the last single wide case, so it may be a different beast all together.
The bike is low hours, and strait. Was bought new from my Uncles shop. He rode it in the Mountains with my Dad and Uncles in the 70s until about 1980 when he parked it after a ride with out washing it, and that's where it sat till now. I am the 2nd owner.
The rear 18" wheel is true, and has an aluminum rim, so we will most likely use it. Front wheel has a hop, but will be changed out in favor of a 19" Looking for a larger drum brake, or may just lace up a new rim?
http://www.ducati-superbikes.com/forum/images/statusicon/wol_error.gifThis image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 1024x768.http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr116/stimacsays/450%20Desmo/IMG_0031.jpg
http://www.ducati-superbikes.com/forum/images/statusicon/wol_error.gifThis image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 1024x768.http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr116/stimacsays/450%20Desmo/IMG_0028.jpg
The for seals are toast, and shocks are leaking, but I think we need shorter ones.
http://www.ducati-superbikes.com/forum/images/statusicon/wol_error.gifThis image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 1024x768.http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr116/stimacsays/450%20Desmo/IMG_0029.jpg
Dad put fresh gas in it, cleaned the carb, and it started right up. Smoked for a bit. Started it a few days later, 2nd kick, no smoke. YAH!!
http://www.ducati-superbikes.com/forum/images/statusicon/wol_error.gifThis image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 1024x768.http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr116/stimacsays/450%20Desmo/IMG_0030.jpg
Over all, as it sits, it would be a nice vintage MX bike, but my body cant race a modern MX bike, this thing would Kill Me.
http://www.ducati-superbikes.com/forum/images/statusicon/wol_error.gifThis image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 1024x768.http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr116/stimacsays/450%20Desmo/IMG_0027.jpg
All the cables are shot. Looking a making some out of modern dirt bike take offs I have lying around. That said, we have not ridden the bike yet. Cant pull the clutch or front brake.
I will post updates, and ask questions often. Please check back. I would love your help and input.
I just acquired a 1973 450 Desmo RT. Its the newer Scrambler, but has a different frame, and longer forks and shocks.
With the older Scrambler, it used the same frame and forks as the Mark 3 Desmo (a wise old man told me that).
Turn the foot peg bracket 180 deg. use the double heal shifter? Then a different mount for the brake? How about the kick starter?
And does any of this matter, as I'm using the last single wide case, so it may be a different beast all together.
The bike is low hours, and strait. Was bought new from my Uncles shop. He rode it in the Mountains with my Dad and Uncles in the 70s until about 1980 when he parked it after a ride with out washing it, and that's where it sat till now. I am the 2nd owner.
The rear 18" wheel is true, and has an aluminum rim, so we will most likely use it. Front wheel has a hop, but will be changed out in favor of a 19" Looking for a larger drum brake, or may just lace up a new rim?
http://www.ducati-superbikes.com/forum/images/statusicon/wol_error.gifThis image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 1024x768.http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr116/stimacsays/450%20Desmo/IMG_0031.jpg
http://www.ducati-superbikes.com/forum/images/statusicon/wol_error.gifThis image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 1024x768.http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr116/stimacsays/450%20Desmo/IMG_0028.jpg
The for seals are toast, and shocks are leaking, but I think we need shorter ones.
http://www.ducati-superbikes.com/forum/images/statusicon/wol_error.gifThis image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 1024x768.http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr116/stimacsays/450%20Desmo/IMG_0029.jpg
Dad put fresh gas in it, cleaned the carb, and it started right up. Smoked for a bit. Started it a few days later, 2nd kick, no smoke. YAH!!
http://www.ducati-superbikes.com/forum/images/statusicon/wol_error.gifThis image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 1024x768.http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr116/stimacsays/450%20Desmo/IMG_0030.jpg
Over all, as it sits, it would be a nice vintage MX bike, but my body cant race a modern MX bike, this thing would Kill Me.
http://www.ducati-superbikes.com/forum/images/statusicon/wol_error.gifThis image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 1024x768.http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr116/stimacsays/450%20Desmo/IMG_0027.jpg
All the cables are shot. Looking a making some out of modern dirt bike take offs I have lying around. That said, we have not ridden the bike yet. Cant pull the clutch or front brake.
I will post updates, and ask questions often. Please check back. I would love your help and input.