Ducati 750ss First time project

[Flatline]

Taking longer than expected

1. Made a new seat unit, this one smaller so it sits on top of the frame
2. Sorted rear light
3. Cut up original seat unit ready for recovering
4. Got a set of Monster clocks and made a temporary bracket until I can get one made
5. Drilled out the chain tension bolt from the swing arm
6. Made a headlight bracket
7. Sat and looked at it

Here are some pictures









Definitely needs different wheels! Especially the front

[marravtr]

coming along nicely tho mate, Mmmm no what your saying about the wheels, recon all cafe racers should have a nice set of chrome spoke wheels

[Flatline]

Yep, I keep seeing the Super moto wheels for sale but not sure how to go about seeing if they fit

[AMCQ46]

It's looking good, front will look better with big discs fitted....very impressed

[Flatline]

Yep, the discs will make a difference

Still want wire wheels though

[Kev L]

Have a word with Central Wheels, they will steer you toward what's available and sizes etc. They're not cheap though. Did you see the Yamahe XT restoration on the Motorbike show on ITV4? Central did the wheels for that.

[Flatline]

Didn't see it Kev, and thanks for the tip

They really are too expensive

I can get a set of supermoto wheels for £200

I just need to sort out the spindle size etc and make sure I can get any bits made

Regards

[Flatline]

I spoke about the idea of putting indicators in the ends of the frame

Had a look and found these

What do you think?

Here's a reminder of the bike and frame



Here are some lights

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260832828158? ... 3254wt_905

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330738708878? ... 1832wt_648

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150825055688? ... 999wt_1024

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360124246395? ... _702wt_877

It's just an idea at the moment

Feedback appreciated

[Flatline]

Bought some of these to have a look at



See what they look like on the bike

Cheers for feedback

[marravtr]

look perfect for the frame holes matey so going down the small numberplate route then?

[Flatline]

Not thought that far ahead buddy

[AMCQ46]

I think that will look cool, get them fitted and post more pictures, I like what your doing with the old duke

Edited thanks to Kev the spell check

[Kev L]

I think that will look cool, get them fitted and post more pictures, I like what your song with the old duke

Ahh A song from an old Duke, Ellington I take it!!

[Flatline]

Old duke, I like it

Better than an old queen

[Kev L]

I think that will look cool, get them fitted and post more pictures, I like what your doing with the old duke

Edited thanks to Kev the spell check

Now my comment makes no sense. Much like the rest of my comments.