The owner says there original, I have no reason to doubt him, but are they. I have never seen them before. Thanks Gum
Rear Shocks
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I agree with Ian, the shocks could well be original, remember the bikes got the parts from whatever was in the bin at the time.
I noted a few key bits missing, I hope they come with it- front caliper, carbs etc.
In my dealings with owners of old dukes, its not what the bike is worth to you, its always best to ask what it is worth to them, you may be surprised the rsponses you get (both ways up and down!)
Good luck, and if you can afford it, grab it. They dont make any more!
I noted a few key bits missing, I hope they come with it- front caliper, carbs etc.
In my dealings with owners of old dukes, its not what the bike is worth to you, its always best to ask what it is worth to them, you may be surprised the rsponses you get (both ways up and down!)
Good luck, and if you can afford it, grab it. They dont make any more!
Regards,
Grant
79 900SS , 82 MHR and 78 NCR Replica
Grant
79 900SS , 82 MHR and 78 NCR Replica
They look like GT shocks to me. The Sport Marzochis were the same on at least the 73 and 74 models as far as I know - not sure about the Z stripe with different shock/frame arrangement. The 37 and 74 had no metal or plastic cover, rather a small rubber cover that extends about 10 mm over the top of the shock body.
Here's a photo of 73 model...
http://xs.to/xs.php?f=pa190221891.jpg&h=xs134&d=08512
And a 74 model...
http://xs.to/xs.php?f=picture_150337.jp ... 34&d=08512
Of course that doesn't mean they didn't come on the bike for reasons explained earlier, but I'm not aware of them doing so.
Here's a photo of 73 model...
http://xs.to/xs.php?f=pa190221891.jpg&h=xs134&d=08512
And a 74 model...
http://xs.to/xs.php?f=picture_150337.jp ... 34&d=08512
Of course that doesn't mean they didn't come on the bike for reasons explained earlier, but I'm not aware of them doing so.
Hey Gum,
That photo is better.
The giveaway is at the bottom of the shock.
There are three "bumps" in a triangular pattern around the shock at the bottom with a wire snap ring.
These are the same shocks that came on my 73 750GT.
I don't think there is any reason behind some parts on some bikes and not on others.
My 73 750GT has, what is supposed to be, a 750SS clutch cover with the extra webbing.
I guess the good thing about restoring a late 73 or 74 GT is that almost anything is correct.
Dean
That photo is better.
The giveaway is at the bottom of the shock.
There are three "bumps" in a triangular pattern around the shock at the bottom with a wire snap ring.
These are the same shocks that came on my 73 750GT.
I don't think there is any reason behind some parts on some bikes and not on others.
My 73 750GT has, what is supposed to be, a 750SS clutch cover with the extra webbing.
I guess the good thing about restoring a late 73 or 74 GT is that almost anything is correct.
Dean
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Hey Gum,
I'll be the first to go out on the limb.
Here in the states a perfect ( or near perfect) example should/could fetch $25,000-$35,000 or more depending on who gets into a pissing match over it.
With the economy the way it is the prices here have dropped a little bit in the past few months.
If the one you are looking at has all of the original parts to go with it and the bike is fairly unmolested (looks good in the pics) and taking into consideration that you don't, in fact, know if it runs you are probably still looking at $18,000-$22,000.
But, then, what do I know.
I hope you get it,
Dean
I'll be the first to go out on the limb.
Here in the states a perfect ( or near perfect) example should/could fetch $25,000-$35,000 or more depending on who gets into a pissing match over it.
With the economy the way it is the prices here have dropped a little bit in the past few months.
If the one you are looking at has all of the original parts to go with it and the bike is fairly unmolested (looks good in the pics) and taking into consideration that you don't, in fact, know if it runs you are probably still looking at $18,000-$22,000.
But, then, what do I know.
I hope you get it,
Dean
Faster, faster until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
Hunter S Thompson RIP
Hunter S Thompson RIP
Good
You are very good with your values, I had made an offer and been knocked back, and its in the upper range of what you have said. I think that would be fair for both parties, If our dollar goes up a little more, then it comes down in price and I may well buy it. Thanks for that, Gum
I like when a question like the shocks comes up because it makes us dig for info.
FWIW I haven't been able to find and actual photo of a 750S with those shocks on it (except yours) but, the Marzocchi plant was on strike sometime in 73-74 and Ducati had some difficulty sourcing shocks and forks from them so maybe some of the 750Sports got this shock.
Also this shock is the same as the one used on both the 750GT and the 750S it simply has the shroud removed and a blacked out spring for the S.
Dean
FWIW I haven't been able to find and actual photo of a 750S with those shocks on it (except yours) but, the Marzocchi plant was on strike sometime in 73-74 and Ducati had some difficulty sourcing shocks and forks from them so maybe some of the 750Sports got this shock.
Also this shock is the same as the one used on both the 750GT and the 750S it simply has the shroud removed and a blacked out spring for the S.
Dean
Faster, faster until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
Hunter S Thompson RIP
Hunter S Thompson RIP
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