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<blockquote data-quote="KennyNUT" data-source="post: 61799" data-attributes="member: 3057"><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek! :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" />"Big ends" - even whispering that to a Bevel owner can turn them into a quivering wreck<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p>Actually, the bike's engine and gearbox have all just been rebuilt and I have indeed ridden it. I have to say it does not feel like a 1974 bike at all. The gearbox engages like silk and the clutch is smooth. I thought it a little heavy at first, however, after a couple of rides it seemed just fine. Lighter than some clutches I have experienced. And there is not even a trace of smoke.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek! :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" /> It starts first kick and sounds like God racing at the Classic TT races! It does sound good, it really does<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I bet most would not have expected me to write this.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p> This one will not be a lounge ornament! I have ridden many Ducati twins over the years, not all of them mine either and most are characterized by engines that understandably judder at modest to low revs. This thing is so smooth, I cannot believe it is 41 years old. It is a joy to ride. And the brakes are fantastic. This one has the optional twin brakes on the front and they have been overhauled. Its stops with ease, unlike my Comet before I sent its brakes off to have a good seeing to. Jury is till out on that until I ride it!</p><p></p><p>I looked at Guzzis but the Ducati is a svelte 184kg and I am NOT built like Arnold Schwarzenegger, so I think it suits me better. One day I may also have a Guzzi, but that day is not here, yet. Especially as I am happy enough to maintain a chain.</p><p></p><p>Enjoy the Guzzi, and thanks for baiting me with the idea of putting a Vincent twin into the chassis of the Duke. Was that a small concession to this bike's handling? Better than the V7 of the time?<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KennyNUT, post: 61799, member: 3057"] :eek:"Big ends" - even whispering that to a Bevel owner can turn them into a quivering wreck:D Actually, the bike's engine and gearbox have all just been rebuilt and I have indeed ridden it. I have to say it does not feel like a 1974 bike at all. The gearbox engages like silk and the clutch is smooth. I thought it a little heavy at first, however, after a couple of rides it seemed just fine. Lighter than some clutches I have experienced. And there is not even a trace of smoke.:eek: It starts first kick and sounds like God racing at the Classic TT races! It does sound good, it really does:):):) I bet most would not have expected me to write this.;) This one will not be a lounge ornament! I have ridden many Ducati twins over the years, not all of them mine either and most are characterized by engines that understandably judder at modest to low revs. This thing is so smooth, I cannot believe it is 41 years old. It is a joy to ride. And the brakes are fantastic. This one has the optional twin brakes on the front and they have been overhauled. Its stops with ease, unlike my Comet before I sent its brakes off to have a good seeing to. Jury is till out on that until I ride it! I looked at Guzzis but the Ducati is a svelte 184kg and I am NOT built like Arnold Schwarzenegger, so I think it suits me better. One day I may also have a Guzzi, but that day is not here, yet. Especially as I am happy enough to maintain a chain. Enjoy the Guzzi, and thanks for baiting me with the idea of putting a Vincent twin into the chassis of the Duke. Was that a small concession to this bike's handling? Better than the V7 of the time?:D:D:D [/QUOTE]
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