My 77 Ducati 500 GTL CafeRacer Project

[burnicarus]

Re: My 77 Ducati 500 GTL Cafe Project

Wow wow wow wow gorgeous!

 

[lucky13cycle]

Re: My 77 Ducati 500 GTL Cafe Project

OK I got a few hours to work on the bike today. I got all the threads cleaned up and the engine in the frame. I got the rear wheel mounted and swing arm installed and started rewiring a bike. Can't wait to get this bike together!!!

 

[lucky13cycle]

Finally almost done! Need to install chain, chain guard, grips, gas cap, petcocks, graphics and I'm sure I am forgetting some things. But she's almost ready!

 

[lucky13cycle]

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[two-smoker]

So.... Is it going to be black, or red when it's done?

 

[lucky13cycle]

It will be black and red like the concept Photoshop pic I posted in a earlier post. I will add the graphics to blend both colors.

 

[two-smoker]

Heh. Sorry, I guess I forgot...

 

[DesmoBro]

Awesome just Awesome I have a GTV lerking in my basement awaiting a day like this

 

[lucky13cycle]

I started lettering the bike. Thats my expertise I have owned a graphic shop for 20 years. I used gold leaf with red and black highlights on the tank and gold leaf on the sidecovers. I will tie the tail in with some leaf next.

 

[DesmoBro]

Awesome! I love these things I have 1,000 questions for you...The first one is any spare parts?

 

[lucky13cycle]

I am working on getting a parts bike now I should know more in the next week. I have a few spares email me let me know what your needing. Lucky13cycle@gmail. Com

 

[DesmoBro]

I just ordered a key and ignition off ebay....Now I can Sort out the no spark issue....I have a seized parts motor and parts carb....but I'll let you know if i'm need and if you need some obsure part i may have one too
Thanks Oh and Has anyone told you your bike is Fucking Rad yet?

 

[JustinLonghorn]

Yep. I can dig it.

 

[lucky13cycle]

I just ordered a key and ignition off ebay....Now I can Sort out the no spark issue....I have a seized parts motor and parts carb....but I'll let you know if i'm need and if you need some obsure part i may have one too
Thanks Oh and Has anyone told you your bike is Fucking Rad yet?

Thanks for the complement. Most Ducati guys don't like these bikes so I get mixed reaction. But I'm building it for me. So I don't care about the haters. I'm glad you like it.

 

[lucky13cycle]

Side covers and tail done I don't know if I like the tail.

 

[Cursh]

it is really red heavy. Anyway to bring a flash of that red up front without making it look gaudy?

 

[Cursh]

How about red OURY grips?

They cost about $15. Super comfy (imo)

 

[JustinLonghorn]

I'd go black with the tail and rear fender, and do red pin on both fenders.

 

[SONICJK]

Ill be honest and say I'm just not digging the red.
It looks so badass black and gold, the red just (to me) looks like an afterthought.
And this coming from a guy with 3 red bikes.

 

[1sttimer]

Beautiful build here. I'm located in Cornelius, NC. Thanks for the tip on the powder coater in Statesville. I was thinking of using Diversified Powder in Statesville. If you don't mind my asking, how much did your guy charge you for your frame and swingarm?