Anyone here have a Ducati Bronco? I just got one to restore.

Started by Mad Duc, July 01, 2008, 09:49:05 AM

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Mad Duc

July 01, 2008, 09:49:05 AM
I'm not sure of the year, but it is a 125.  Not in great shape. I have found some resources online. I see a few parts on Ebay. So anyone able to point me to some of their sources for info and parts?  Is there a person/company that might be able to help me out if I have a question? Any really good websites?

This should be a fun project. I need to start tearing it apart and see what is salvageable and what is toast. I still haven't decided on keeping it the original color, blue, or make it Ducati red.
PA's official Ducati Owner's Club: PennDesmo.org

Toucan

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July 01, 2008, 10:21:00 AM
Not sure if you already found this resource but it's a pretty good one.

http://www.ducatimeccanica.com/

ducatiz

#2
July 01, 2008, 10:58:03 AM
my first bike

parts are the same for almost all of the narrow-case singles with spring heads (no desmo). 

very hard to find stuff.  if you do a full rebuild, it will pay to have the shims custom made (crank and rod)
Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

lucazuma

#4
July 01, 2008, 12:18:42 PM
Quote from: Toucan on July 01, 2008, 10:21:00 AM
Not sure if you already found this resource but it's a pretty good one.

http://www.ducatimeccanica.com/

...ops just noticed Bevelheads rederect you here :)

ducatiz

#5
July 01, 2008, 01:46:20 PM
i think you meant bevelheaven.com

Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

lucazuma

#6
July 01, 2008, 01:51:14 PM Last Edit: July 01, 2008, 02:02:17 PM by AMY
Quote from: ducatizzzz on July 01, 2008, 01:46:20 PM
i think you meant bevelheaven.com



nope. Beavelheads is a list/club of folks who own pre cagivas...probably a good source of information.

bevelheaven is a good site as well run by nice folks

ducatiz

#7
July 01, 2008, 01:57:17 PM
Quote from: AMY on July 01, 2008, 01:51:14 PM
nope. Beavelheads is a list/club of folks who own pro gagivas...probably a good source of information.

bevelheaven is a good site as well run by nice folks

gotcha

go to micapeak.com for the bevelheads list.  there is no bevelheads website.
Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

lucazuma

#8
July 01, 2008, 02:18:29 PM

yeah, i have noticed how many folks into vintage just hapen to be a little older and less familiar with websites, mailing lists and such  ;D

....some are in a yahoo group for the Motogiro. These guys im sure will have lots of info for ya...

http://girodcalifornia.com/

ducatiz

#9
July 01, 2008, 02:24:47 PM
Quote from: AMY on July 01, 2008, 02:18:29 PM
yeah, i have noticed how many folks into vintage just hapen to be a little older and less familiar with websites, mailing lists and such  ;D


who you callin' old???
Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

lucazuma

#10
July 01, 2008, 03:15:52 PM


;D

although for some reason, i think i might be a litter older than you... [coffee]

ducatiz

#11
July 01, 2008, 05:14:21 PM
Quote from: AMY on July 01, 2008, 03:15:52 PM

;D

although for some reason, i think i might be a litter older than you... [coffee]

your profile says 34, so you are wrong by a mile.

Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

Mad Duc

#12
July 01, 2008, 06:46:09 PM
Ah crap. What the hell did I get myself into...

Ok, got it home. body wise there is mostly surface rust so I lucked out there. Engine won't move but I can't tell much about it until I start tearing it down. The only thing I kinda am worried about is the tank. The inside is rusted really bad & the cap is toast. Not sure if I can save it or not. I'll have to check it out more this weekend.

Sooooooooo much to do. But at least I didn't pay much of anything for it. I think I am going to go wheels, body then engine.
PA's official Ducati Owner's Club: PennDesmo.org

ducatiz

#13
July 01, 2008, 06:54:13 PM
Quote from: Mad Duc on July 01, 2008, 06:46:09 PM
Ah crap. What the hell did I get myself into...

Ok, got it home. body wise there is mostly surface rust so I lucked out there. Engine won't move but I can't tell much about it until I start tearing it down. The only thing I kinda am worried about is the tank. The inside is rusted really bad & the cap is toast. Not sure if I can save it or not. I'll have to check it out more this weekend.

Sooooooooo much to do. But at least I didn't pay much of anything for it. I think I am going to go wheels, body then engine.

have fun with that 2-part crank!

just douse it all with penetrant now (the engine), hell, just dip the thing and let it soak for a few weeks, then start on it.

frames are pretty solid.  if you are doing a frame-off then just blast it and paint it.

shuold be fine, plenty of folks have rebuilt them.
Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

lucazuma

#14
July 02, 2008, 01:40:25 PM
Quote from: ducatizzzz on July 01, 2008, 05:14:21 PM
your profile says 34, so you are wrong by a mile.

...yours doent say anything so...i shoulda figured that out...  ;D

(how may years is a mile,btw? :) )

anywho Christian,

Hans Mellenberg sets up the Moto Giro D'california...the following is his site. They are based here but im sure theres someone in your area to consult with...sometimes its nice to have someone over to take a look, crack a beer and share the knowledge.. [drink]

www.ducativintageclub.com

ps: any pictures?
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