JUST Revealed: Triple Ducati 750 Greenframes That Stun Collectors

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  • Опубліковано 27 вер 2024

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  • @BackToClassics
    @BackToClassics  День тому +11

    What do you think about our 3 Ducati Greenframes? 🏍️💚 #Ducati #Greenframes

    • @AnneTedHessler
      @AnneTedHessler День тому +1

      Bob Wycoff of The Sport Spot in New Jersey, USA had a close relationship with Berliner, the US distributor for Ducati in the early 1970s. Bob evaluated the earliest of the 750GT models for Berliner and may have also evaluated a test mule of the Apollo. My brother Paul bought one of the very first production 750GT bikes in the USA from Bob in April 1973. A year later, brother Paul sold me that 750GT and bought the first 750SS Desmo from the Sport Spot. Bob Wycoff eventually got a second 750SS for himself. I got to ride Paul's 750SS many times and I am still riding that 750GT 50 years later. Bob Wycoff has passed away, but I am friends with his son Chris who grew up in that Sport Spot dealership with the Ducatis, MV Augusta's, BMW's and several other brands. Chris owns a rare MV Agusta 750S America but agrees with your opinion that the Ducati 750SS is a more capable motorcycle. I have owned about 30 "sporty" motorcycles and I agree with your comment that those round-case Ducatis compare favorably with modern bikes, especially on winding country roads on a beautiful day. And the bark from those Conti mufflers is still something special. Ted Hessler, 1973 750GT owner.

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому +1

      @@AnneTedHessler What a great story! I know dealerships were struggling to get the Super Sports from Ducati, especially in the US where the supply was even more limited than in Europe. The late 1970s models often were left unsold in dealer showroom for years, but that was certainly not the case in with the 750 GT, Sport and Super Sports.
      Good to hear you stil enjoy your 750 GT and that you agree with my comments about the riding characteristics of these early bevel-drive twins. There still is the riding video coming up, so stay tuned for that!

  • @Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes
    @Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes День тому +8

    My LEAST favorite story about the Ducati GreenFrame, is: After riding, racing, restoring and collecting for over 40 years - I still havent ridden one nor owned one! I do currently own 15 classic Ducati, and another 40 other vintage motorcycles in various states of restoration - LOVE YOUR CHANNEL

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому +2

      I understand the frustration! 😄 But I'm sure that with 15 classic Ducatis in your collection, you can get quite a good idea how a 750 Super Sport would ride. From a riding perspective, I always say its a tuned 750 Sport as they are pretty similar. Stay tuned for more Greenframe as the riding video is in the making!

    • @giorgiodelpalatinato6718
      @giorgiodelpalatinato6718 13 хвилин тому

      When I was 18 years old (early eighties) I've tried to buy one, setting an advertisement into MOTORRAD. I wasn't aware of the fact that only 14 had been imported into Germany 😊

  • @hockey900sl
    @hockey900sl День тому +5

    Changing the prize in the competition for best comment into one of these beautiful greenframes would enhance my creativity effectively. Thank you for the content and sharing your knowledge

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому +1

      We'll discuss your idea with the respective owners and get back to you on that! 😉

  • @jiyushugi1085
    @jiyushugi1085 День тому +5

    They're only authentic if there's a fly glassed onto the fuel tank.

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому +1

      That story became a true myth! I believe it was a 750 Sport they gave to the press for testing that had a fly stuck in the gel coat. Quality control was perhaps not top of the list in Italy in the early 1970s 😅

  • @colinmartin2921
    @colinmartin2921 День тому +4

    I hope you have good security and insurance at your workshop!

  • @roryjohns5636
    @roryjohns5636 День тому +4

    They should release a modern version of the bike but in thd same style

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому +1

      Ducati did in 2006 with the 1000 Paul Smart LE.

  • @Dvda02
    @Dvda02 День тому +2

    My favourite greenframe story would be walking through the streets of Milan at night and seeing a Ducati Greenframe ridden by an Italian man only wearing a tailored pinstripe suit. Somehow, he managed to make it a double seater because on the back was a beautiful Italian lady in a designer dress holding on for dear life. It remains the only one i ever saw "in the wild".

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому +1

      That must be the most Italian Greenframe story I've ever heard. A scene straight out of a Fellini movie! 😎

  • @robert-wr6md
    @robert-wr6md День тому +4

    The wood grained fuse box cover was the star of the show, forget all that fancy desmodromic stuff.
    What a great video.

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому

      Indeed, what a lovely detail that is right! Although I also very much like the desmodromic stuff 😉

    • @stephenanderson4603
      @stephenanderson4603 7 годин тому

      Superb detailed video,👍👍

    • @stephenanderson4603
      @stephenanderson4603 7 годин тому

      Superb detailed video,👍👍

  • @davidbird380
    @davidbird380 День тому +2

    Excellent video. Nice one. What an absolute joy they must be to ride. Love that zipper too.

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому +1

      Stay tuned for that video about riding these beauties! The zipper is indeed a nice little detail from a time when simple solutions were good when they worked.

  • @lukehanley5392
    @lukehanley5392 День тому +2

    Ducati designers have lost their way.

  • @philhawley1219
    @philhawley1219 День тому +1

    What an interesting and informative view of a motorcycle I shall never have the fortune own. One or two little points that I might mention are that the headlight lens should be a Jop Duplo which were unusual back in the day but almost extinct now. Also the frame for the 500 L twin was designed by Colin Seeley and the similar principles were carried over to the 750/860 bikes.
    I never knew about the wood effect electrical cover. Everything else seems to have a flimsy yellow plastic thing.
    Thank you for your hard work and research rebuilding these fantastic machines and the energy and enthusiasm to produce some of the best videos I have ever seen. Is it true though that the famous green paint was the same as Ducati used on the small generators they also used to make?

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому +1

      Thanks for your comment! You're quite right about the JOD Aprilia headlight. There are numerous other details that I didn't mention in order to keep the length of the video within what is acceptable. Colin Seeley indeed designed the frame for the 500 GP (although Ducati used their own design initially) and some details where carried over to the later production frame.
      It is certainly true that Ducati had the green paint lying around that they used on diesel and outboard engines!

  • @patrickfalk3830
    @patrickfalk3830 День тому +1

    Thank you Harné dir this nice video and all the detail information. As a Ducati lover I enjoy listening to all the details you know about these old bikes. For me definitely the rattle can Bike is the best story of them all😂 ciao Patrick
    PS.: during the video I was looking around your workshop to see if I can sneak peek the status of my 900 engine😅

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому +1

      I'm glad you liked this video! Yeah, the rattle can story shows what people do to their bikes... but I guess it's our job to correct this stupidity. Your engine will be finished very soon!

  • @roryjohns5636
    @roryjohns5636 День тому +1

    I have a 797 and a 969 supersport. I would love this bike or a Mike Hailwood replica

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому +1

      Great to hear about your Ducati enthusiasm! The Mike Hailwood Replica's are great bikes too.

  • @dillpickle7468
    @dillpickle7468 День тому +1

    Beautiful bike, detailed explanation and quality restoration.
    Thanks for the video

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому

      Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed the video and the restoration process. Your support means a lot!

  • @jlore6344
    @jlore6344 День тому +1

    WOW, beautiful. I want one of course :) Thanks for making these videos as always.

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому +1

      Thanks a lot! 😊 Happy to hear you liked it, don’t blame you for wanting one! Appreciate you watching and supporting our channel.

  • @marksanderson1332
    @marksanderson1332 День тому +1

    Given the choice I personally would rather have a black & gold 900ss.

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому

      Certainly that's also a very nice classic Ducati. Not as rare as a Greenframe but in many ways a direct descendent!

  • @boredmalcontent
    @boredmalcontent День тому +1

    I wondered what you think of the Vee Two Ritorno engine Harné - quite a labour of love?

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому

      I know Brook Henry is doing a great job with these engines. Of course it's a labour of love more than anything else. Economically speaking , the classic Ducati world is too smal to justify the needed investments into making these engines.

  • @suzanneoconnell9695
    @suzanneoconnell9695 День тому +1

    Fab, Looks like your Living the dream restoring those beauties.😊

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому

      It is a dream indeed. Although at times it can be frustrating as well. Especially when we are desperately looking for missing parts!

  • @massimofigna8721
    @massimofigna8721 День тому +1

    Fantastic story. Looking forward for a test ride!!!

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому

      Thanks for your comment. If only the weather would help us out a little bit!

  • @jefflormans5441
    @jefflormans5441 День тому +1

    Eight or nine years ago I was walking around Adelaide and stumbled on a bike shop with what must have been half a dozen green frames standing on display. They all looked mint. I could hardly believe it. The shop was closed and I never went back but I've always wondered what their story was.

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому +1

      Wow, I'd like to hear the name of that place! Are they still there?

    • @jefflormans5441
      @jefflormans5441 День тому +2

      @@BackToClassics Absolutely no idea. I have never been back to Adelaide since. All I can tell you is that it was an easy walk from the centre of town.

  • @angrysweet8932
    @angrysweet8932 3 години тому

    Fantastic video man ! Congrats for your English, the filming, the editing, the story, etc., all of the same impeccable quality as the bikes themselves !
    Spijtig genoeg heb ik geen greenframe verhaal te vertellen, hou me vanwege een laag pensioentje slechts bezig met een Aprilia rs50 Chesterfield, maar dat heeft wel een enkelzijdige achtervork, en daar ben ik verzot op ...
    Onmiddellijk geabbonneerd en kijk uit naar een volgende professionele productie van jou.
    Zou je het erg vinden om me een hartje te geven ? Ik ben voornamelijk bezig met politiek en ben bang dat ik gecensureerd word en dat mijn kommentaren door niemand meer gezien kunnen worden. Maar als jij een teken kan geven, weet ik dat dat niet het geval is.

  • @burdineestep4224
    @burdineestep4224 13 годин тому

    worked for Miller cycle spec. building replicas in Connecticut U.S.A. Bobby Miller now passed stuff sold off to Domiracer. I owned a German market Mach 1. brought back with me from Frankfurt to C.T. IN 1967.

  • @pgabrieli
    @pgabrieli 16 годин тому

    wonderful restorations! I just wish you showed us the instruments retaining clamps. I'm sure you know what I mean 😂 also, are those JOD duplo headlamps? I can't make out the markings on the glass

  • @Team-fabulous
    @Team-fabulous День тому

    I road raced for thirty years, racing from 125 to superbike however the best handling bike I ever rode is my beautiful 750SS Ducati.. Just a brilliant handling machine.🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому

      Thanks for your comment! Ducatis are always among the best handling bikes out there.

  • @gren509
    @gren509 День тому +1

    Why did they not use a Scarab rear caliper, they were lighter than the Lockheed.

    • @jakecoye738
      @jakecoye738 День тому

      The Scarab caliper I had didn't have a bleed screw

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому

      Scarab wasn't able to supply a rear master cylinder at the time, which is why Ducati went to AP Lockheed. The whole Scarab story deserves a video of its own. The rise and fall of Scarab involves some typical Italian politics. Quality was very bad! Ask anyone with an MV Agusta or Ducati how they manage the brake maintenance!

  • @AuroraRyder
    @AuroraRyder День тому

    back in the early 90's I worked in a well know Sydney (Australia) euro workshop. We did stacks of work on DUCATI, LAVERDA. Moto GUZZI and some MV's and one of our customers was a rather forthright (almost greedy) fellow who was a big collector. He missed out on a couple of Green Frames that came up for sale (around $75K and now worth about $275K AUS here) at the time and was always on the lookout, and my boss (let's call him Martino) was looking for a bit of 'payback' and a decent practical joke. It was a late Friday arvo and Martino asked me to pull out a rusty of SS frame (slightly damaged) and hit it with some green rattle-can paint. In the meantime, Martino called Giovanni (real name John) and said "Giovanni, we have finally found you that elusive Green Frame, come on down. Forty five minutes later he was at the workshop. It was the biggest laugh ever.... NB Later I did get to ride a few of his bikes including the LAVERDA SFC750 which I feel equal in collectable terms to the Green Frame.

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому

      Great story! 😄
      Sometimes we are amazed of how far a guy will go to get his hands on a desirable bike.
      The Laverda SFC is indeed a great bike but very hard to ride fast if you compare it to a Ducati. At least in my opinion but I might be too much of a Ducati fan boy 😬

  • @beatefrohlich7786
    @beatefrohlich7786 17 годин тому

    My best experience was seeing the green frame live in your workshop.

  • @vernonjjf
    @vernonjjf День тому +1

    Pure art on two wheels.

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому

      Indeed! In fact, the 750 Super Sport was part of the 'Art of the Motorcycle' exhibit in no less a place than the Guggenheim Museum. If that isn't prove to your point, I don't know what is!

  • @mariansell
    @mariansell День тому +1

    Great video 🏍️💨🍃

  • @markbrooks1969
    @markbrooks1969 3 години тому

    3 of them, that's just greedy 🤣.

  • @malibu188
    @malibu188 День тому

    I recall admiring a brand new example of this bike in the local Ducati show room back in 1975. Astronomically expensive back then and even more so now.

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому

      Seeing one brand new in 1975 must have been unforgettable! It’s crazy how the value has skyrocketed over the years. Definitely a piece of history that’s only become more iconic-and expensive... Thanks for sharing that memory!

  • @redplats
    @redplats День тому

    thank you for the great video Harné! Sorry, sadly no story to tell about that great bike.... However, there is the story of Keith Hale - this man raced, and daily'ed this SS for many years. His interview (starting 5 minutes in the video is worth a watch, if you haven't already) - EARNED: The story of Keith Hale and his legendary 1974 Ducati 750ss - ua-cam.com/video/xEwLJj9HaXo/v-deo.htmlsi=__LcqabuC-9t5WY9

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому

      Thanks for sharing! I know that great story of that bike; the 100,000 mile Ducati 750 Super Sport. Highly recommend the video!

  • @norimaki321q
    @norimaki321q День тому

    Thank you for the wonderful video.
    I also revived my '73 pre-production green frames that had been lying dormant for 20 years with the parts you supplied. I'm very grateful.

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому

      Thanks for your support. Good to hear we were able to help you with your restoration project!

  • @andreas8522
    @andreas8522 День тому

    My green frame story is only that I once saw one parked amongst other spectators bikes at the Phillip Island 500cc motorcycle grand Prix in 1990... I had no idea it was so special!

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому

      It’s incredible how some bikes can fly under the radar until you realize just how special they are. Thanks for sharing that memory!

  • @T-Bone54
    @T-Bone54 День тому

    Outstanding content and production. Well done.
    In a way, I like to think my pretty, little silver and blue framed scrambler cafe racer has some of the heritage of these desirable machines. I love the L twin engine, and whilst tuned down to 73 BHP, the sheer grunt coming out of a corner is a joy.

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому

      Thanks for your support! Your Ducati Scrambler certainly had a role to play in the story leading up to the 750 Super Sport greenframe. The single cylinders were the backbone of the Ducati line-up until 1971 and especially the Scrambler sold very well. Every Ducati has a bit of the magic!

  • @wilcovonk4814
    @wilcovonk4814 День тому

    Great video and great knowledge ! Can't wait to see the test ride on one of these bikes; if you need a volunteer........😃 My story is that as a 12 year old kid I window stared for hours at a shop in Amsterdam(Selling) who had one on display at the time.😎

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому

      Another great story, thanks for sharing! It's underestimated how important motorcycle shop windows are for a child's development.

  • @suzukiyesteryear
    @suzukiyesteryear 23 години тому

    A big business in fakes produced, so actually there were 10,579 Super Sport’s made….Ha!!!

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  18 годин тому

      200 were build, only 2000 survive!
      You're right that there are a lot of fakes out there. But be sure that we can identify the real ones in less than 5 minutes. 😎

  • @Da5idc
    @Da5idc День тому

    I remember passing a Ducati dealership on my way to work every day and lusting after a Mike Hailwood replica in the window.

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому

      Thanks for your comment! That's how many classic bike enthusiasts are made; going to dealerships in their younger years and then finally being able to afford it. 😉

  • @moriwaki1105
    @moriwaki1105 День тому

    As a boy I would sit on a particular street corner... to wait for the local hero to accelerate his Darmah past me to hear those carbs and Conti's. 😊1979.

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому

      Great memories! The sound these classic Ducatis make is unparalleled 😎

  • @suzukiyesteryear
    @suzukiyesteryear 23 години тому

    You might have mentioned where your shop is located in the world!

  • @brutushullie9385
    @brutushullie9385 День тому +1

    Love it!

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому +1

      I'm glad you do!

    • @brutushullie9385
      @brutushullie9385 День тому

      @@BackToClassics ik heb de link naar deze video op verschillende FB groepen gezet. Hoop dat dat ok is. Keep up the excellent work! 👍🏾👌🏾👊🏾

  • @seldomseen7835
    @seldomseen7835 День тому

    I hate to be pedantic but one of the SS frames you show has the top of the rear shock absorbers between plates this is a GT frame all SSs had them on studs sticking out with these frames being narrower. Some pre production sports used a GT frame. It is thought only 200 Super Sports were produced and there are more of them now. Including fakes with narrowed frames. I have a green painted frame and am currently getting a roundcase engine built with 860/900 Darmer desmo heads and barrels and plain main bearings. Working names for this bike The Big one, Finale but I have landed on I’l Sogno. Old bikers never die they just get recycled. Wobbels the mad Aussie.

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому

      Thanks for your comment. The three projects we showed in the video all have original frames with the shocks mounted on the outside of the plate you're talking about. It's true that there are a lot of fakes out there, but these are the real deal!
      It is unknown how many were produced but it's somewhere between 200 and 400.
      Good to hear about your project; I'm sure it'll turn out a very nice bike!

    • @pgabrieli
      @pgabrieli 16 годин тому

      why the aphostrophe in the name? in italian it's just "il", not "i'l"

  • @SkinPeeleR
    @SkinPeeleR День тому

    Your English is almost perfect..

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому

      Thanks! Still working on it, but I’m glad it’s close! 😊

  • @dougstrobel4226
    @dougstrobel4226 20 годин тому

    In 74 i bought a 500 triple kawi the duc was next to it. Twice the money. I still regret it today

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  18 годин тому

      I like those Kawasaki triples too. Great bikes and really fast!

    • @dougstrobel4226
      @dougstrobel4226 17 годин тому

      I wish i had bought the 74 ss i did get a 1980 ss still got it love it getting ready to sell im getting old got a c8 now more stable

  • @mosca3289
    @mosca3289 День тому

    Wow they look perfect ❤️

  • @hiddendragon415
    @hiddendragon415 День тому

    Those bikes are gorgeous

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому +1

      Thanks for your comment! We have a lot more good stuff coming up so keep following our channel 😉

  • @jdean1851
    @jdean1851 День тому

    EPIC" DUC DUC GO!

    • @BackToClassics
      @BackToClassics  День тому

      Thanks for your comment! Be sure to check out the upcoming video of me riding the Greenframe 😉