Should i get this LTD?

[DesmoDog]

The only problem is, the Paso can't handle two-up (power and clutch limitations), but then my wife won't ride with me much anymore, anyway. Those of us with 906/907s probably don't have the same problem.

I've got a 907 and have the same problem - My wife won't ride with me much anymore either.

I had a Honda Hawk for a while and they're certainly fun. I sold it after I bought a 900ss though, it just never got ridden after that.

Bevel bikes are getting expensive, but I'd still rather have one of the originals than one of the new releases. I have as much into rebuilding my '74 750 GT as a new GT would cost, but I know which one I'd rather have!

[persempre907]

Stunning bike.

I would never buy a new Sportclassic.
Ciao.

[spaynenda]

Desmodog, your 750 GT is a beautiful example of the real deal...nice work.

One question though, what kind of mufflers are those? The reverse cones look unfamiliar.

In general, I agree with Francesco about the new retro bikes, but I am intrigued by the "New Blue." Have you seen it, Francesco?

The spec's impressive and so's the livery. The original bike, created & raced in the late '70s by Phil Shilling & Cook Neilson of Cycle magazine fame, was one reason I became interested again in Ducatis. (My first real motorcycle was a '65 Royal Enfield Continental GT, purchased as a second choice, because I couldn't afford a Diana.)

BTW, how did you put the photo in? I still can't figure out how to do that.

[persempre907]

I never heard before about the "New blue".
So, I've made an Internet search and I've found it.

It looks nice but I keep on thinking that I would never buy, even if it seems to be a NCR and, no matter, it is like the MHR Evoluzione.

You can put the photos on the forum clicking on "Img" at the beginning and at the end of the link where is the photo.
In fact, the photo you want put has already to be on the web.

Ciao

[DesmoDog]

Desmodog, your 750 GT is a beautiful example of the real deal...nice work.

One question though, what kind of mufflers are those? The reverse cones look unfamiliar.

Thanks for the kind words... it was a lot of work but I enjoyed doing it. Those mufflers are Dunstall replicas. That whole exhaust system is a temporary fix until I can afford some stainless Conti replicas with new pipes.

Here's the "before" shot of my 750, taken the first day in the shop:

[Fraser]

Well done Craig, that GT looks a beauty.
If my Dad was a bit younger (now 86) would get him to make some stainless mufflers for you. He had made them in the past for me when I had a 750 Sport.
Fraser.

[spaynenda]

Hey DesmoDog, the before & after are simply amazing. You have to wonder, how did it get so run down in the first place...maybe sit outside through too many Michigan winters?

Hey Fraser, what is it with you folks down under and stainless steel exhausts? Your dad must have been a real craftsman. BTW, is there an Upper Hutt?

Hey Francesco, I think the guy in the picture of New Blue is Cook Nielson, the former editor of Cycle magazine, and the rider of the original bike in the BOT series. I don't think NCR had anything to do with their so-called "California Hot Rod," so can't figure out why the logo.

[Fraser]

Yep, there sure is an Upper Hutt. There is a long valley, oddly enough called the Hutt Valley and to distinguish which end you are talking about there are 2 small cities; Lower Hutt (to the south) and Upper Hutt at the north.
Dad was a sheetmetal worker for 45 years, so when my Contis rusted out on the '74 Sport (unfortunately sold many years ago) he made some replicas. Worked well, ended up making several.
Fraser.

[persempre907]

Hey Fraser,
you're very lucky: my Dad was musician and detested the bikes!
Dou you still have someone of the several Conti replica he made :lick: ?
If yes put here some photo!
Ciao