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Title: One for old Ducati fans
Post by: mthee on June 25, 2020, 08:05:52 PM

Happened upon this by accident and thought I'd post because it says it's rare;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373065161265

Title: Re: One for old Ducati fans
Post by: Moto63 on June 25, 2020, 08:52:30 PM

Quote from: mthee on June 25, 2020, 08:05:52 PM

Happened upon this by accident

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373065161265

Ah.. so that’s what you say to the wife when she catches you checking out fleabay finds. I always try the “I’m looking for a friend “ 😉🤘
Name withheld to protect the innocent

Title: Re: One for old Ducati fans
Post by: mthee on June 25, 2020, 09:53:07 PM

Was looking at XS650's (love the lump) honest!

Title: Re: One for old Ducati fans
Post by: themoudie on June 25, 2020, 10:01:19 PM

Mmmmm! I had viewed this, collection!

Could be a short stroke 350cc created by shortening the 450cc barrel and using a 250cc rod and various other internal mods to make it 'work'. However, because of the short stroke and high piston speeds, piston ring and bore wear can be high. Also, it has been "standing for 10 years or more". So, what condition are the bearings etc. in? An expensive collection of bits, £2K too much. Even with gratis transport across the 'pond'.

But then I'm a cheapskate!  ;)

My regards, Bill

Title: Re: One for old Ducati fans
Post by: Ian on June 26, 2020, 06:11:24 AM

Quote from: themoudie on June 25, 2020, 10:01:19 PM

But then I'm a cheapskate!  ;)

My regards, Bill

I don't believe you Bill 😂😆