1966 Ducati MK3 Diana Specialé - Part 1

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@gekgraphics
@gekgraphics 3 жыл бұрын
Hello all. Thanks for viewing. Just want to clarify the difference between the MK1 and MK3. The MK1 is a March 1 and a MK3 is a Mark 3. At times in the video I described them both as Mark 1 and 3. Hope you enjoy. Thanks. George
@twinphill900
@twinphill900 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed very much, great viewing 👍
@richardkrammes2222
@richardkrammes2222 8 ай бұрын
This was very enjoyable to watch. You have done a beautiful job. Perhaps it would be of interest to you: In the 1960s I was a Ducati dealer ( Fourth Dimension Motorcycles) in Somerville, N.J. During 1966 I ordered a Diana Mach 1 from Berliner Motors for floor stock. When ordering from Berliner, one didn"t always know what to expect.The bevel gears were improperly shimmed, and whined terribly. But in contrast to what you stated, this bike came with the cam driven tachometer. Also it came with a race megaphone. But not with the bump at the back of the seat. At high revs the exhaust valve would kiss the piston, so I relieved the piston, effectively lowering the compression ratio slightly. I raced this bike at Atco dragway in New Jersey in 1966 winning G stock class. Your workmanship is enchanting. My best wishes to you. Dr Richard Krammes
@colincoleman2536
@colincoleman2536 3 жыл бұрын
The frame pops it's great love that blue yes young Mike definitely go back for the cheese and wine party reveal.
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Hehe, definitely Colin. And it will need to be Italian wine for sure 😜👍. Best wishes, Mike
@donaldcook710
@donaldcook710 3 жыл бұрын
I owned a 1964 250 Ducati, a beautiful to behold, wonderful handling MC. When polished, the Chrome looked Marine grade, and the alloy glowed. She saved my life twice. Thank you and the owner, for the memory. PS she is a single, use Loctite.
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
😉 Thanks Donald for the Loctite tip! Best wishes, Mike
@exb.r.buckeyeman845
@exb.r.buckeyeman845 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, in 1964 I think, we got the bus into town in Bristol England, to Kings of Oxford Bristol, and druelled over the 250cc Ducati Mk 2 or 3 can’t remember now. Fantastic memories.
@frao4160
@frao4160 3 жыл бұрын
🤩 I’m pushing 70 and I remember seeing one of these as a kid. There was a Ducati/Parilla dealer not far from out town and I’d ride my Japanese trail bike down to look at these Italian beauties. This one is perfect!
@bruceferguson6637
@bruceferguson6637 3 жыл бұрын
Back around 1970 I'd visit this little hole in the wall shop that sold the 350 and 450 Mk3 singles. Beautiful red and chrome tank, the prettiest bikes. My friends talked me into buying a Honda instead, insisting the Honda would be more reliable. I'll never know how it would have held up, and I regret to this day having not bought the 450. Beautiful little machine.
@tadpoles10
@tadpoles10 3 жыл бұрын
Blue is good for me, thanks for having us at your place George sure is a great project & coming along nicely. Once again it's the 'story' behind that makes it so very interesting. We need this 'Garage Home Visit' Mike, hope it is as successful as the 'Cul-de-sac' .. 😜👍 atvb t ..
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Terry. I'm hoping to do a few more visits soon. Hope all is well. Best wishes, Mike
@PLINKER
@PLINKER 3 жыл бұрын
Wow do I like the Blue and Silver combination! Hope you have him back Mike when he get her running. would love to see and hear it.
@larrynorsworthy8582
@larrynorsworthy8582 3 жыл бұрын
I love the blue frame.👍
@rafaelpelizza7898
@rafaelpelizza7898 3 жыл бұрын
A esto es buenisimo me encanta el Ducati. El garalle es soñado saludos Rafa de mardel plata Argentina
@jimcollins2466
@jimcollins2466 3 жыл бұрын
Well Done! I love the old Ducati singles and owned two. Wish I had them today!!
@redleadervfr-v4906
@redleadervfr-v4906 3 жыл бұрын
That’s a beauty look forward to the next video. Thank you
@tadpoles10
@tadpoles10 2 жыл бұрын
Just a 'revisit' to refresh my grey cells, those that are still working .. 😉 .. 😂 .. 👍 Now for part 2 with a coffee. atvb Mike & George .. 👍 .. 🏍 .. t
@mickmick216
@mickmick216 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, I owned one of the Mk3 250cc's many years ago. (black frame, red tank and tool boxes) Also had a 350 desmo later on, the one with the twin fuel caps. Excellent little machines, except for the electrics!! Yours looks beautiful, please stay safe, and I'm looking foward to seeing the finished machine!
@jimbyrne9071
@jimbyrne9071 3 жыл бұрын
Im speechles what a work of art!
@dducdude6315
@dducdude6315 3 жыл бұрын
Tasty tasty! MMmmmm now that's Italian! Thanks Mike ! She sure is lovey !
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Thought you would like this Eric! 😁. Best wishes, Mike
@tubadude905
@tubadude905 3 жыл бұрын
Damn that alloy is amazing! This will be a beauty for sure. Love Ducati's as well. Got to ride my mates Paul Smart - lovely retro styled machine.
@sf940477
@sf940477 3 жыл бұрын
Its like jewellery. Love it 😆. Seeing the Commando on the channel over the years he will make this stunning I have no doubt ..
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Stephen. Yes, they are world-class restorations!! Cheers, Mike
@54macdog
@54macdog 3 жыл бұрын
That is going to be awesome!
@andytheflyer
@andytheflyer 3 жыл бұрын
Workmanship of the highest quality. Not sure about the blue, but it looks gorgeous. More visits required Mike!
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Hehe, for sure! Best wishes, Mike
@glennturnbull8568
@glennturnbull8568 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely video Mike, thanks. What a great project.
@davehogye576
@davehogye576 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos provide much inspiration. Thank you. I could use a little more free time for my MC projects. I have a '65 Ducati 250 Scrambler that a neighbor gave to me years ago. His son took it apart in '67, perhaps to change the paint. I got it in boxes. Luckily, the engine was never taken apart and the speedo says, 2,100 miles. I put it together enough to see if it would run, with special preparation before starting it. It fired right up. Then I continued to assemble it for a ride. What a great little bike.
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Dave for sharing. Best wishes, Mike
@zepelin-on-road
@zepelin-on-road 3 жыл бұрын
Very good coverage, thanks ! 👍 🇫🇷 🇮🇪
@twinphill900
@twinphill900 3 жыл бұрын
What a clever and skilful fellow, I'm looking forward to seeing this bike being completed.
@martindavies8326
@martindavies8326 3 жыл бұрын
I rode a 160cc Ducati in the early 70s and love it, wish I had one now, that one is going to be a belter, looking forward to seeing it finished and running, cheers Mike keep em coming,👍🇬🇧⚙️🔩🔧
@ninjafrogg5721
@ninjafrogg5721 3 жыл бұрын
What a beauty, I really dig the blue. Looking forward to the reveal. Thanks for this Mike.👍👍
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
You bet! Thank you! Best wishes
@TheDavey333
@TheDavey333 3 жыл бұрын
What a great build, He can be proud of the Ducati. Will be good to see the finished bike 👍 All the best Mike, have a good week 😎
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you David. Hope you also have a good week. Best wishes, Mike
@paulosergiomelchertmarques9886
@paulosergiomelchertmarques9886 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video. George and the bike did all the work 😉
@paulosergiomelchertmarques9886
@paulosergiomelchertmarques9886 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMightyGarage Yes, but you brought it tu us!!!
@paulosergiomelchertmarques9886
@paulosergiomelchertmarques9886 3 жыл бұрын
to us...
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
@@paulosergiomelchertmarques9886 😉
@BluesHarpBiker
@BluesHarpBiker 3 жыл бұрын
That’s fantastic!
@AfricaTwin-Stuff
@AfricaTwin-Stuff 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed that. Way more love and attention lavished on this than was ever done to the original.
@mickducati1947
@mickducati1947 3 жыл бұрын
very nice 😜👍
@billmarsh3767
@billmarsh3767 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing some love for smaller Italian bikes---I've had a 350 mk3 and a Desmo 450----great and beautiful bikes that really fill me with nostalgia.
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your nice note Bill. Best wishes, Mike
@Colin399
@Colin399 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness, what a beautiful build.
@michaelhayward7572
@michaelhayward7572 3 жыл бұрын
Blue and silver always looked right and worked well on Ducati. The Monster 796/1100 air cooled range from a few years ago offered this colour scheme in an a/m option with the removable tank panels. All red is just so.......
@RWayne-nu2fi
@RWayne-nu2fi 3 жыл бұрын
Simply the best vintage motorcycle content on KZbin...... thank you.
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks very much for the really kind comment! I appreciate it very much. Best wishes, Mike
@georgemartin5481
@georgemartin5481 3 жыл бұрын
Great work George on a beautiful project!
@erwinballings9155
@erwinballings9155 3 жыл бұрын
This is really a beautiful project, I'm looking forward when it will be ready. Top video Mike thanks for sharing.
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Erwin! Best wishes, Mike
@larrys.3992
@larrys.3992 3 жыл бұрын
Had some fine memories on a Ducati 250 single. Thanks!
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Larry! Cheers, Mike
@metman3
@metman3 3 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful! Excellent work. Love single cylinder Ducatis. Thanks for sharing, Mike and George! Can't wait to see it completed. Maybe when you go back we can get a bit more of a look at his vintage Alfa Giuilietta (believe that's what that is..?) too!
@swooshdave
@swooshdave 3 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZOsgHZudrmZeqM
@metman3
@metman3 3 жыл бұрын
@@swooshdave Thank you!! Guess I should have searched Mike's videos first! 😳😁
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Hehe, thank you. I made a special exception to have George's Alfa visit the cul-de-sac 😁. Best wishes, Mike
@dpoteat56
@dpoteat56 3 жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY beautiful...!! I've got a 250 Monza that's in the basement waiting for the same treatment....can't wait to see the unveiling of this one
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you David. Yes, I'm definitely going back 😉
@davidmacgregor5193
@davidmacgregor5193 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for an interesting video Mike, The small capacity Ducati singles are often overlooked in favour of the L-twins, the single cylinder overhead cam motors were really well made and engineered with a perky performance that belied their small capacity. In the early 1980's a mate of mine had a 1967 Monza Junior 160, it's 156cc motor was good for around 71 mph and it went round bends like it was on rails, it also had the famous Ducati jelly mould fuel tank in red and white if my memory serves me correct. It was a lovely little machine to look at and to ride.
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks David. Yes, George has made a lot more progress with his bike and I’m hoping to go over and see it again soon. I’m not sure if it’s running yet but he’s definitely got the engine fit it into the frame. Cheers, Mike
@davidmacgregor5193
@davidmacgregor5193 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMightyGarage Thank you for your reply Mike, I'm looking forward to hearing George's Ducati running. Best Regards, David.
@nigeldavis4220
@nigeldavis4220 3 жыл бұрын
Fabulous project, beautiful bike and great interview, cheered me up on a dismal weather day in Uk. Envious of the workshop not to mention the Commando, well done all.
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Nigel. Hope all is going well. Best wishes, Mike
@richardcovello5367
@richardcovello5367 3 жыл бұрын
The best way to assemble the forks is to put the triple trees into the frame and then put the fork tube assemblies in. I suppose, given you're not going for total originality, the wrong handgrips & choke lever assembly don't matter, but the original Gran Tourismo grips are much more comfortable than what you've fitted. The shim type rockers were fitted on the Mach I & MkIII because the screw & locknut types could break at the 'captive ball' at high rpm. They will reliably spin to 10 grand with the shim type. If you've split the engine cases, you must replace all the bearings (don't cheap-out!), and shim the crank to less than 0.002" end float, and -0.002" run-out at both ends of the crank.
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Terrific, thanks a lot Richard for the great advice. Cheers, Mike
@paulocarreiro5855
@paulocarreiro5855 3 жыл бұрын
Loved it! Do go back for the engine and the bike reveal.
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
I definitely will! Thanks Paulo. Cheers, Mike
@KymHammond
@KymHammond 3 жыл бұрын
How many immediately started searching the prices on one of these for a resto, I know I did. Haha. Beautiful little project.
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Hehe, I daren't look 😀
@wdhewson
@wdhewson 3 жыл бұрын
Northern Italy engineers and craftsmen were among the best in Europe in that period.
@stevenmoore4078
@stevenmoore4078 3 жыл бұрын
Ok, I have to get my 350 back on the road.
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Hehe, go for it Steven! Cheers, Mike
@Kevin-cy9cv
@Kevin-cy9cv 3 жыл бұрын
The blue frame looks great it reminds me of your Manxman. I don't know whether you get " Old Bike Mart" over there but Phil Hannam of the Norton owners club has written a double page article " The Norton Manxman story" ,very interesting. I guess you have a lot of the history but if your interested and don't have a copy I could send you one.
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin, thanks a lot. Yes, I thought it looks a lot like the Manxman too. I bought some paint for the Manxman that looks a lot like it but it's still not close enough. I have not seen the Old Bike Mart article. I don't think we can get them here in the States. I would be most grateful if you could perhaps send me a picture of the article if possible? That would be terrific. My email address is: mjtt110@icloud.com. If the pics don't work, I would be happy to pay you for the OBM and for shipping as it is quite expensive to ship to the US these days! Cheers, Mike
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Kevin for sending the article! I really appreciate it. Just sent you a note back. Best wishes, Mike
@mred7030
@mred7030 3 жыл бұрын
sorry but i couldn`t take my eyes of that norton , i think i`m in love .
@swooshdave
@swooshdave 3 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5bSp3uih7d5qM0
@thakery5720
@thakery5720 3 жыл бұрын
In the seventies, a friend had a blue 239 Mk3 Ducati and it was such a pretty bike - until he T-boned some fool who pulled out of a side turning......
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Ouch!! They are such a great looking bike.
@thakery5720
@thakery5720 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMightyGarage I only wonder.... if a small manufacturer like Ducati could make such a bike, what the heck were the Brit bike companies doing plugging the same old bikes year in and year out ?
@bsimpson6204
@bsimpson6204 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 1974 250 Desmo, it's not as pretty as that one. You can see it first start up after 45 years here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKXHc56mh7OSpNU
@TheMightyGarage
@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Thanks so much for sharing your link. Loved watching your video. It sounds so smooth and so great that it went into an ideal so nicely. That's a really great looking bike and your smile says it all 😃. Best wishes, Mike
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