Darmah in da House
- Jaffa
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Darmah in da House
Howdy Gentlemen (and Ladies if any present),
My fiance went off for 10 days R & R to Fiji the other week and when she returned, low and behold and new bike in the family.
Yes, I scored big time here. a 1978 Darmah with just 17k on the clock. She has been hiding under a tarpolin in a carport for the last 15 years so is in pretty bad shape cosmetically. Not sure of the internals just yet but she is off to a renown Ducati specialist in Sydney for a good checkover before making her way here to Canberra.
Nothing is missing but she now has plenty of rust that needs to be treated, all chrome pieces are pitted and need a good cleanup before rechroming. Polished parts are corroded etc etc. Needs lots of TLC and elbow grease.
I will post some photos as soon as I get to meet her in person.
All is good in the world of Ducati.
My fiance went off for 10 days R & R to Fiji the other week and when she returned, low and behold and new bike in the family.
Yes, I scored big time here. a 1978 Darmah with just 17k on the clock. She has been hiding under a tarpolin in a carport for the last 15 years so is in pretty bad shape cosmetically. Not sure of the internals just yet but she is off to a renown Ducati specialist in Sydney for a good checkover before making her way here to Canberra.
Nothing is missing but she now has plenty of rust that needs to be treated, all chrome pieces are pitted and need a good cleanup before rechroming. Polished parts are corroded etc etc. Needs lots of TLC and elbow grease.
I will post some photos as soon as I get to meet her in person.
All is good in the world of Ducati.
Jaffa
'91 907ie (RED)
'78 900 Darmah (RED) (now BLACK and lookin' goooooood)
'82 900 Mike Hailwood Replica
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'91 907ie (RED)
'78 900 Darmah (RED) (now BLACK and lookin' goooooood)
'82 900 Mike Hailwood Replica
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- 907pasonut
- paso grand pooh-bah
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Re: Darmah in da House
congratulations jaffa
thats the way to do it...she gets the holiday and you get the bike
when you get the chance take a few photos before you clean it...for the before & after photos
thats the way to do it...she gets the holiday and you get the bike
when you get the chance take a few photos before you clean it...for the before & after photos
Cheers Claude.
...long live the square framed duc!
'92 907...numero 2046
'92 851...in progress
...long live the square framed duc!
'92 907...numero 2046
'92 851...in progress
- JoKing
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Re: Darmah in da House
Heyho!
Last summer I bought a 78s 900SS from my uncle, who purchased it new in 1978. These are VERY nice bikes indeed...
Last summer I bought a 78s 900SS from my uncle, who purchased it new in 1978. These are VERY nice bikes indeed...
92` Ducati 907 i.e. - ST3-Conversion --> Burned down with my barn
78` Ducati 900 SS - Bevel --> Sved her by risking my life
90` Cagiva Freccia C12R - Paso`s smaller sister --> Burned down with my barn
86` Ducati 750 Paso
96` Cagiva 750 AC Elefant
78` Ducati 900 SS - Bevel --> Sved her by risking my life
90` Cagiva Freccia C12R - Paso`s smaller sister --> Burned down with my barn
86` Ducati 750 Paso
96` Cagiva 750 AC Elefant
- blazing928
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Re: Darmah in da House
congrats on the bike and the fiance!
quite a collection starting to accumulate. This is good!
quite a collection starting to accumulate. This is good!
Nigel
91 907IE - full restoration
91 907IE Red, Wilbers, Staintune Conti, Corbin,
MPL Slipper,Ceramic exhaust
Lambretta LI150 S3
87 928S4
http://www.paolopirozzi.com/it/ - around the world on a Multistrada
907, its not a bike , its a cult
91 907IE - full restoration
91 907IE Red, Wilbers, Staintune Conti, Corbin,
MPL Slipper,Ceramic exhaust
Lambretta LI150 S3
87 928S4
http://www.paolopirozzi.com/it/ - around the world on a Multistrada
907, its not a bike , its a cult
- 907pasonut
- paso grand pooh-bah
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Re: Darmah in da House
Heyho...(I havent heard this one before) JoKing, in what condition is the old bevel 900? put a picture upJoKing wrote:Heyho!
Last summer I bought a 78s 900SS from my uncle, who purchased it new in 1978. These are VERY nice bikes indeed...
Cheers Claude.
...long live the square framed duc!
'92 907...numero 2046
'92 851...in progress
...long live the square framed duc!
'92 907...numero 2046
'92 851...in progress
- JoKing
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Re: Darmah in da House
I think the "Heyho" might be my invention.... its not german.... engerish ....maybe...907pasonut wrote: Heyho...(I havent heard this one before) JoKing, in what condition is the old bevel 900? put a picture up
So- show me a picture of yours first....
Ok. Here is mine - i am sorry for the bad pic-quality. It is taken with my old mobile...:
92` Ducati 907 i.e. - ST3-Conversion --> Burned down with my barn
78` Ducati 900 SS - Bevel --> Sved her by risking my life
90` Cagiva Freccia C12R - Paso`s smaller sister --> Burned down with my barn
86` Ducati 750 Paso
96` Cagiva 750 AC Elefant
78` Ducati 900 SS - Bevel --> Sved her by risking my life
90` Cagiva Freccia C12R - Paso`s smaller sister --> Burned down with my barn
86` Ducati 750 Paso
96` Cagiva 750 AC Elefant
- ducapaso
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Re: Darmah in da House
JoKing wrote:I think the "Heyho" might be my invention.... its not german.... engerish ....maybe...907pasonut wrote: Heyho...(I havent heard this one before)
sounds like the soundtrack theme from the movie"the millionaire"
have a nice ride, Nicola
Black "DUKE" 751582
ex...Red "smooth" 753349
Black "DUKE" 751582
ex...Red "smooth" 753349
- ducapaso
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Re: Darmah in da House
Oh, by the way... congratulations to both of you!
have a nice ride, Nicola
Black "DUKE" 751582
ex...Red "smooth" 753349
Black "DUKE" 751582
ex...Red "smooth" 753349
- 907pasonut
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Re: Darmah in da House
the old bevel looks in good condition, and a good investment...they dont build them like that anymore
...you're not wrong when you said "its part of the family" you parked it in your living room
...you're not wrong when you said "its part of the family" you parked it in your living room
Cheers Claude.
...long live the square framed duc!
'92 907...numero 2046
'92 851...in progress
...long live the square framed duc!
'92 907...numero 2046
'92 851...in progress
- higgy
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Re: Darmah in da House
Ok just out of curiosity..How many of you keep your Ducati in the living room
part 2: and then how many of you that do keep your Duke in the living room are single
part 2: and then how many of you that do keep your Duke in the living room are single
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There's no problem so bad that a little fixing can't make it worse! : )
If it ain't broke keep fixin it till it is
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There's no problem so bad that a little fixing can't make it worse! : )
If it ain't broke keep fixin it till it is
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- jcslocum
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Re: Darmah in da House
The living room is for pu$$ies.....
I keep my 250 in the missus formal dining room.
She knows who's boss around here
I keep my 250 in the missus formal dining room.
She knows who's boss around here
- JoKing
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Re: Darmah in da House
Living room is for pussies?
Ok...listen to this:
I completely disassambled my 907 in the living room, including the storage of the parts all over the TV, sofa, and so on.
The 900SS bevel standing next to it, watching. One day i said "it is getting a little bit cramped in here... maybe i have to park the bevel in the garage for some days"
My girlfriend forbid it. She said, the nice bike has to stay in the house.
/edit:
Nice bike though :-)
Ok...listen to this:
I completely disassambled my 907 in the living room, including the storage of the parts all over the TV, sofa, and so on.
The 900SS bevel standing next to it, watching. One day i said "it is getting a little bit cramped in here... maybe i have to park the bevel in the garage for some days"
My girlfriend forbid it. She said, the nice bike has to stay in the house.
/edit:
Nice bike though :-)
92` Ducati 907 i.e. - ST3-Conversion --> Burned down with my barn
78` Ducati 900 SS - Bevel --> Sved her by risking my life
90` Cagiva Freccia C12R - Paso`s smaller sister --> Burned down with my barn
86` Ducati 750 Paso
96` Cagiva 750 AC Elefant
78` Ducati 900 SS - Bevel --> Sved her by risking my life
90` Cagiva Freccia C12R - Paso`s smaller sister --> Burned down with my barn
86` Ducati 750 Paso
96` Cagiva 750 AC Elefant
- higgy
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Re: Darmah in da House
She knows who's boss around here
hahahahhaa, I met your wife jonboy now u killin me
Ducati,making mechanics out of riders since 1946
There's no problem so bad that a little fixing can't make it worse! : )
If it ain't broke keep fixin it till it is
88 750
90 906
92 907ie
There's no problem so bad that a little fixing can't make it worse! : )
If it ain't broke keep fixin it till it is
88 750
90 906
92 907ie
- 907pasonut
- paso grand pooh-bah
- Posts: 604
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Re: Darmah in da House
she's great...but once you get married all your stuff will end up in the shed...guaranteed!JoKing wrote: My girlfriend forbid it. She said, the nice bike has to stay in the house.
Cheers Claude.
...long live the square framed duc!
'92 907...numero 2046
'92 851...in progress
...long live the square framed duc!
'92 907...numero 2046
'92 851...in progress
- JoKing
- Posts: 362
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- model: 750 Paso
- year: 1992
- Location: Northern Germany / Kiel
Re: Darmah in da House
I know her since 7 1/2 years now. Mid of april our first child will be born. In 2012 we are going to marry.907pasonut wrote:she's great...but once you get married all your stuff will end up in the shed...guaranteed!JoKing wrote: My girlfriend forbid it. She said, the nice bike has to stay in the house.
I don`t think you are right, but i will report to you :-)
92` Ducati 907 i.e. - ST3-Conversion --> Burned down with my barn
78` Ducati 900 SS - Bevel --> Sved her by risking my life
90` Cagiva Freccia C12R - Paso`s smaller sister --> Burned down with my barn
86` Ducati 750 Paso
96` Cagiva 750 AC Elefant
78` Ducati 900 SS - Bevel --> Sved her by risking my life
90` Cagiva Freccia C12R - Paso`s smaller sister --> Burned down with my barn
86` Ducati 750 Paso
96` Cagiva 750 AC Elefant