What do you think about our 3 Ducati Greenframes? 🏍️💚 #Ducati #Greenframes
@AnneTedHessler
6 сағат бұрын
Bob Wycoff of The Sport Spot in New Jersey, USA had a close relationship with Berliner, the US distributor for Ducati in the early 1970s. Bob evaluated the earliest of the 750GT models for Berliner and may have also evaluated a test mule of the Apollo. My brother Paul bought one of the very first production 750GT bikes in the USA from Bob in April 1973. A year later, brother Paul sold me that 750GT and bought the first 750SS Desmo from the Sport Spot. Bob Wycoff eventually got a second 750SS for himself. I got to ride Paul's 750SS many times and I am still riding that 750GT 50 years later. Bob Wycoff has passed away, but I am friends with his son Chris who grew up in that Sport Spot dealership with the Ducatis, MV Augusta's, BMW's and several other brands. Chris owns a rare MV Agusta 750S America but agrees with your opinion that the Ducati 750SS is a more capable motorcycle. I have owned about 30 "sporty" motorcycles and I agree with your comment that those round-case Ducatis compare favorably with modern bikes, especially on winding country roads on a beautiful day. And the bark from those Conti mufflers is still something special. Ted Hessler, 1973 750GT owner.
@BackToClassics
5 сағат бұрын
@@AnneTedHessler What a great story! I know dealerships were struggling to get the Super Sports from Ducati, especially in the US where the supply was even more limited than in Europe. The late 1970s models often were left unsold in dealer showroom for years, but that was certainly not the case in with the 750 GT, Sport and Super Sports. Good to hear you stil enjoy your 750 GT and that you agree with my comments about the riding characteristics of these early bevel-drive twins. There still is the riding video coming up, so stay tuned for that!
@Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes
7 сағат бұрын
My LEAST favorite story about the Ducati GreenFrame, is: After riding, racing, restoring and collecting for over 40 years - I still havent ridden one nor owned one! I do currently own 15 classic Ducati, and another 40 other vintage motorcycles in various states of restoration - LOVE YOUR CHANNEL
@BackToClassics
5 сағат бұрын
I understand the frustration! 😄 But I'm sure that with 15 classic Ducatis in your collection, you can get quite a good idea how a 750 Super Sport would ride. From a riding perspective, I always say its a tuned 750 Sport as they are pretty similar. Stay tuned for more Greenframe as the riding video is in the making!
@hockey900sl
6 сағат бұрын
Changing the prize in the competition for best comment into one of these beautiful greenframes would enhance my creativity effectively. Thank you for the content and sharing your knowledge
@BackToClassics
5 сағат бұрын
We'll discuss your idea with the respective owners and get back to you on that! 😉
@davidbird380
8 сағат бұрын
Excellent video. Nice one. What an absolute joy they must be to ride. Love that zipper too.
@BackToClassics
5 сағат бұрын
Stay tuned for that video about riding these beauties! The zipper is indeed a nice little detail from a time when simple solutions were good when they worked.
@colinmartin2921
6 сағат бұрын
I hope you have good security and insurance at your workshop!
@BackToClassics
5 сағат бұрын
I can assure you that we do!
@jlore6344
2 сағат бұрын
WOW, beautiful. I want one of course :) Thanks for making these videos as always.
@robert-wr6md
9 сағат бұрын
The wood grained fuse box cover was the star of the show, forget all that fancy desmodromic stuff. What a great video.
@BackToClassics
5 сағат бұрын
Indeed, what a lovely detail that is right! Although I also very much like the desmodromic stuff 😉
@dillpickle7468
4 сағат бұрын
Beautiful bike, detailed explanation and quality restoration. Thanks for the video
@jiyushugi1085
2 сағат бұрын
They're only authentic if there's a fly glassed onto the fuel tank.
@gren509
3 сағат бұрын
Why did they not use a Scarab rear caliper, they were lighter than the Lockheed.
@roryjohns5636
3 сағат бұрын
They should release a modern version of the bike but in thd same style
@marksanderson1332
4 сағат бұрын
Given the choice I personally would rather have a black & gold 900ss.
@BackToClassics
3 сағат бұрын
Certainly that's also a very nice classic Ducati. Not as rare as a Greenframe but in many ways a direct descendent!
@suzanneoconnell9695
7 сағат бұрын
Fab, Looks like your Living the dream restoring those beauties.😊
@BackToClassics
5 сағат бұрын
It is a dream indeed. Although at times it can be frustrating as well. Especially when we are desperately looking for missing parts!
@massimofigna8721
4 сағат бұрын
Fantastic story. Looking forward for a test ride!!!
@BackToClassics
3 сағат бұрын
Thanks for your comment. If only the weather would help us out a little bit!
@boredmalcontent
6 сағат бұрын
I wondered what you think of the Vee Two Ritorno engine Harné - quite a labour of love?
@BackToClassics
5 сағат бұрын
I know Brook Henry is doing a great job with these engines. Of course it's a labour of love more than anything else. Economically speaking , the classic Ducati world is too smal to justify the needed investments into making these engines.
@patrickfalk3830
9 сағат бұрын
Thank you Harné dir this nice video and all the detail information. As a Ducati lover I enjoy listening to all the details you know about these old bikes. For me definitely the rattle can Bike is the best story of them all😂 ciao Patrick PS.: during the video I was looking around your workshop to see if I can sneak peek the status of my 900 engine😅
@BackToClassics
5 сағат бұрын
I'm glad you liked this video! Yeah, the rattle can story shows what people do to their bikes... but I guess it's our job to correct this stupidity. Your engine will be finished very soon!
@jefflormans5441
4 сағат бұрын
Eight or nine years ago I was walking around Adelaide and stumbled on a bike shop with what must have been half a dozen green frames standing on display. They all looked mint. I could hardly believe it. The shop was closed and I never went back but I've always wondered what their story was.
@BackToClassics
3 сағат бұрын
Wow, I'd like to hear the name of that place! Are they still there?
@jefflormans5441
2 сағат бұрын
@@BackToClassics Absolutely no idea. I have never been back to Adelaide since. All I can tell you is that it was an easy walk from the centre of town.
@vernonjjf
7 сағат бұрын
Pure art on two wheels.
@BackToClassics
5 сағат бұрын
Indeed! In fact, the 750 Super Sport was part of the 'Art of the Motorcycle' exhibit in no less a place than the Guggenheim Museum. If that isn't prove to your point, I don't know what is!
@T-Bone54
20 минут бұрын
Outstanding content and production. Well done. In a way, I like to think my pretty, little silver and blue framed scrambler cafe racer has some of the heritage of these desirable machines. I love the L twin engine, and whilst tuned down to 73 BHP, the sheer grunt coming out of a corner is a joy.
@philhawley1219
5 сағат бұрын
What an interesting and informative view of a motorcycle I shall never have the fortune own. One or two little points that I might mention are that the headlight lens should be a Jop Duplo which were unusual back in the day but almost extinct now. Also the frame for the 500 L twin was designed by Colin Seeley and the similar principles were carried over to the 750/860 bikes. I never knew about the wood effect electrical cover. Everything else seems to have a flimsy yellow plastic thing. Thank you for your hard work and research rebuilding these fantastic machines and the energy and enthusiasm to produce some of the best videos I have ever seen. Is it true though that the famous green paint was the same as Ducati used on the small generators they also used to make?
@BackToClassics
5 сағат бұрын
Thanks for your comment! You're quite right about the JOD Aprilia headlight. There are numerous other details that I didn't mention in order to keep the length of the video within what is acceptable. Colin Seeley indeed designed the frame for the 500 GP (although Ducati used their own design initially) and some details where carried over to the later production frame. It is certainly true that Ducati had the green paint lying around that they used on diesel and outboard engines!
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