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by 65bayracer
Tue Nov 11, 2008 12:59 pm
Forum: Single Cylinder Bevel Drive Engines > 250, 350 & 450
Topic: Smoking '65 250
Replies: 2
Views: 5970

Smoking '65 250

Hey guys,

Recently picked up a '65 250 Scrambler in a deal, sight unseen. It hadn't been started in probably 9 months or so when I got it, tank was drained, etc. I put in some gas, checked the oil, and fired her up after about 5 mins, which was great. However - it was smoking like a 5 alarm fire ...
by 65bayracer
Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:40 pm
Forum: Chassis & Suspension Shop
Topic: 35mm to 32mm fork - '65 250
Replies: 0
Views: 3859

35mm to 32mm fork - '65 250

Hey all,

As part of my quest to convert the front of my '65 250 to discs, I've been able to find a great 32mm Marzocchi ready to accept a single disc setup. What do you guys think about going shorter, and therefore slightly lower the front of the bike? How do you think that will impact steering ...
by 65bayracer
Tue Oct 14, 2008 12:51 pm
Forum: The Rumour Mill
Topic: Bay Area club gatherings?
Replies: 2
Views: 6511

by 65bayracer
Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:35 am
Forum: Wheel, Brake & Tyre Shop
Topic: Disc brake conversion - '65 250
Replies: 1
Views: 4512

Disc brake conversion - '65 250

Hey all -

New to the forum and new to Ducatis...have been riding a '63 BMW R69S and am now making my way over to the singles.

Anyhow - I just picked up a '65 250 that started life as a Scrambler. One of the many many things I'd like to do to the bike is add some Brembos (along with new hubs ...

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