Which Ducati model(s) are you advocating as a donor bike? The problem with finding one these days, most have values attached to them approaching Vincent levels - regardless of condition. This especially applies to the 1970s Desmo 900ss bevels - one of the most evocative motorcycles ever devised. It would be sacrilege to break-up one of those. And then there's the 750 GT or Sport - a few of which were manufactured with Electric Start too (between the cylinders) - like this one!
Peter B
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Wow, that is a stunning example! I saw one like that with electric start once, never been seen again since. Yes, nice ones do have eye watering values, like Vincents. But there must be some derelicts lying around. When I think back to the numbers we had here in NZ in the 70's & early 80's and the numbers we see on the road these days, they have gone to ground. We see more /5 & 6 BMWs & Round Barrel Guzzis on the road.
I am sure the reason for that is because they are lying in sheds, or polished in lounges, with munted bigends and gearbox bearings. This is a fact, not a put down, sadly.
I personally like the 750GTs, both standard & upgraded with Vincent power.
The "1200SS" of VOC Member,Mitch Talcove is spectacular with its gold drum brakes & Terry Prince top end.