Ultra RARE 1960's Ducati Scooter First Start After 30 Years

[@John-w4o1t]

Your calm and clean,no vulgarities makes your channel a pleasure to listen to………

[@AnthonyRufo-rc1zm]

This machine is worthy of a complete restoration, even if you can do it a little at a time. I'm willing to bet there are a lot of vintage scooter collectors out there that would love to add this to their collection & would be willing to pay good money for it.

[@siqsteen]

my exact thoughts

[@Spuki2k]

if he lived in europe he would get alot of money

[@AnthonyRufo-rc1zm]

@pb6839 pretty sure there are collectors over here that would pay good money too

[@Spuki2k]

definetely, but more in europe.The scooter culture has made a big comback in the last years since covid@@AnthonyRufo-rc1zm

[@jennyloughry896]

Need to do the famous “Italian Tune Up” just take it and run it hard til it clears up.

[@kernow2stroketuning]

That’s crazy how someone knew that chainsaw piston rings fit a completely different engine. Very good knowledge your viewers have

[@chasleask8533]

When changing cables on this type of scooter body , always either tape the new cable to the old one , or tape something ( like string) to the old one before you pull through . At this stage , push wire up from below and use it to pull new cables through.

[@M.TTT.]

Yep, he still makes a few noob mistakes, but we all do

[@Thor555555]

a welding wire works almost every time. but putting it to the old cable before pulling it is the way to go if you know.

[@M.TTT.]

@@Thor555555 rather not waste mig wire

[@lappdawg1]

Learned that procedure from switching electrical wire through conduit, tying new wires to the older ones and pulling them through, some sort of lube at the beginning of the new wires always made life easier as well 😉👍

[@Thor555555]

@@M.TTT. it´s not that expensive, and how much do you need, 6 foot? At least you can use it after for something else, to hang up parts for painting etc. I think it works very good, stiff enought to do not bend that easy and you can get it through by wiggeling it the most time. bending the tip 180 degree helps to not pierce something and get stuck.

[@shmitt8307]

I think the oil fill is the Ducati symbol that has the screws on the side case

[@durdensdaddurdensdad4442]

Dude, I watch you all the time. And my 14 year old son now watches. He is so into bikes now and I love it, he love’s wrenching now. Great channel. Keep up all the content.👊🏼

[@bradleynevills4444]

For future reference always pull a string through when you pull out the old cable so you will have something to tape to to pull it through

[@dave1135]

You have a smooth touch, seems there isnt anything you cant get running. Theres a few mistakes, but thats how we learn. Ive been working on bikes and three and four wheelers since i was a kid, im 55 now. Worked on them for myself, and professionally. Have also been a ASE master auto tech for the past 30 years. You take on and successfully fix things i'd shy away from.

[@EdwardInglefield-e9f]

Just perfect for me this : so much in this world is divisive and your vids allow me to focus and enjoy an area I have no clue about! I just enjoy it.Thanks

[@paparandlicious]

My 60-year-old knees scream out in pain watching this. Your 60 year old self will greatly appreciate it if you put these on a lift at your age.

[@MotorcycleEngineering101]

You get the correct oil level by removing the small plate on the clutch cover with the two screws, fill it until it flows out of the bottom of the hole. Make sure you set the mixture screw so it runs slightly rich or you could get a seizure. The crank seals can be checked by blocking off the exhaust and inlet and pressurizing the crankcases, see how other scooter buffs do it.

[@jakeslouw3416]

Yep, the little Ducati badge is the filler hole.

[@ronalddaub9740]

I would say the seals deserve to be looked at And if you're going to split the cases you might as well put bearings and everything in. And to the people talking about it's smoking it's supposed to smoke it's a two-stroke

[@ronalddaub9740]

You need to break that thing in nice and easy

[@ronalddaub9740]

That Honda single you was working on earlier that barely started and someone had rebuilt it supposedly the timing on that is way off and I'm saying ignition timing It may have had something to do with the burr you had to file down

[@ronalddaub9740]

Need to just split the cases and rebuild it and if he doesn't quit kicking on the kickstarter without engaging the gear before slamming the kickstarter he's going to have Kickstarter trouble

[@CostaMesaPhotography]

One of the funnier videos you've done! You looked almost like a kid at Christmas out trying to ride his new toy! Running to start it, and then smoking up a storm...made me chuckle watching this! Looking forward to another video on this project!

[@allenbuck5589]

Man I was holding my breath. Then it popped off. Awesome job. My hats off to you. These were around a lot when I was a kid. Older brothers had them. Thanks I enjoyed watching from. Sc

[@richardburke7339]

Caught a glimpse of the new driveway Joe, looking good 👍

[@wannawin95]

Keep up the great work man. We love these videos bringing old stuff back to life...

[@bradley7723]

Congrats on getting it running.. you may want to use a 3 stone expandable hone for initially trueing up the cyl bore then use a ball hone for cross hatching. Before tear down some degreaser and power wash will get everything nice and clean. Good job on finding rings for lt.🙂

[@douglasr.c.5622]

It would be so much more appealing to see the work being done on a cleaner machine.

[@davebarrowcliffe1289]

Changing cable outers on Vespas is easy. You take the old inner out, then use a long piece of wire, double the length of an inner cable threaded through the new outer then you pull the old outer out and it is replaced by the new outer as you pull it out. New inner in, job done. Too late now though... 😢

[@cleighton1605]

I was going to say the same thing. Or, tape a wire fish to the opposite end of the cable/sheathing you are pulling, then at least when you pick up a new cable, you have something you can tape it to for pulling the new cable through it's exact position.

[@pupi149]

I'm glad the engine started!!! Also that the smoke went away at the end. This scooter is running out of secrets although it still has quite a few left.

[@imaginaryfriend9655]

running it in first gear is a good way to overheat and sieze it just after you brought it back from the dead, btw those panels come off to reveal a tube frame, which should help you to route the cables etc...

[@ashleymontague957]

Yep. We noticed that the little motor was not warmed up before the test ride. And the gentle hand on the throttle , so as to break in the ring job, was more like "full bore from the git=go." Cat did not even know if the sump was dry. We ain't complaining. We like the entertaining vids from this channel.

[@ronalddaub9740]

​​@@ashleymontague957don't worry about the sump it doesn't have one 😮 that's for a 4 cycle engine This is a two-stroke and the gas is mixed with the oil

[@ronalddaub9740]

​@@ashleymontague957anything needs to be broken especially this.

[@ronalddaub9740]

Fix that thing.

[@ronalddaub9740]

IT'S SUPPOSED TO SMOKE IT'S A TWO-STROKE.

[@neutonrenda2303]

Wow, amazing that you got it going again, starting so easy, great job again.👍

[@peteraitken6494]

Good job getting it to run joe once you get more parts etc and cleaned up it should look pretty good don’t think some people understand or give you time to repair these machines properly as the main thing is see if it runs first before pouring money into a lost cause if anyone else reads my comment please guys give joe a chance after all he pours these videos out on a regular basis which in itself takes a lot of time and always entertains my hats off to him great KZbinr with great content and some awesome machines 👍👌🔧🔧🔧❤️

[@charleskloentrup9153]

You are 100% rite .

[@tomfry131]

I absolutely agree with you sir

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

On the other hand a job rushed, poorly executed and littered with errors is bound to irritate some people.. If it's worth doing, then it's worth doing right and not just for KZbin views.

[@peteraitken6494]

@@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968 if it irritates some people they don’t need to watch simple

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

@@peteraitken6494 And if there is a comment section, people can and will comment, also simple.👍🏼

[@davesplace1307]

Joe you can buy gasket material paper. In different thicknesses. Make your own gasket 75% of them are easy cuz you can stick them on the surface you want to make and slightly tap with the back end of a screw driver or roll it around the edge. Use a socket to cut the hole. Lay paper on something hard like a vise anvil or hard wood. Take a socket with the appropriate Outder diameter. Line up perfect and hit with a hammer. They make gasket punches just for this reason

[@franckneumann9882]

Great dive onto the rarely if never seen machine ,i totally respect your perseverance, stubbornness to achieve your goal, and excellent content always enjoy it...🌞

[@garymucher4082]

Now since you have it running, I would absolutely tear everything down and refurbish back to as close to new as you can get it. Since it is so rare, that would be totally fitting... Thumbs Up!

[@brianjones4026]

Nice Job Mate, over here we call this a Scooter not a moped ! I ve had many Vespas and Lambrettas, even had a Durkopf ! Did not know that Ducati also made a production scooter ! Seems there model was swamped by the legendary Scooters of Piaggio and Innocenti ! It seems to have a lot in common with a Lambretta ! Nice Zippy little Scoot for sure ! Did you not see gaskets when you dismatled the cylinder and head ! Could be drawing oil into your cyclinder, not sure that black gunk you used is enough !

[@mikehudge78x]

Great video and unique machine you have there Joe !! I worked at 2 cycle shops in my time and have extensive parts inventory and recently filed down rings for a 76 Honda xl 350 project !!! Half the fun is chasing parts that will work etc you know the drill 😂 it is raining bad in north Minnesota today as well !!! Love your variety of projects 😍 amazing content

[@Ordrock7]

I've got a 77 XL350. It has all kinds of stuff to it. I had the valves redone. Man was that a pain. Just finding some shop to regrind and replace the slightly bent valves was tough. The tank needed sealing. But the one thing I don't have is the end of the exhaust. For a replacement carb I went to the experts, Sudco. They had exactly what I needed and the intake tube. If you are in need of the replacement info ask and I'll forward it to you

[@will17527]

Always excited when you post amazing content guy never sleeps keep up the good work much respect from London

[@thebigguy8306]

Wow, great job. Sweet hearing it hum along. Crab walking to start, like most Italian motorized things, like the Flintstones

[@bigbullhorn8443]

Electrian fishing wire tool. May have to drill a hole or 2 now that u pulled it through without tying a string to it but hey u have a welder to plug that hole u drill. Good work man

[@Ex-pomjohn]

To route cable use a flap of plastic tied to string ,use a shopvac to suck it through then tie cable to string and pull it through I use this method often cheers John in Tasmania

[@Ordrock7]

I dig your video's and the speed in which you get things to run. It wouldn't bother me one bit if you stretched a few of these builds into a restore video. If you were to completely tore that scooter down. Have the engine vapor blaster, the chassis blasted and repainted, the frame blasted, wow. Why not. There is no way what you do can be sustainable. Buying a new bike every day to have a video every day and not to mention the garage being filled with all of these projects. Do a bike complete restore on that little scooter. I thing that would be awesome. And, besides, you could get other guys in the fix. A vapor blaster and a paint guy, why not. Scott in Southern Oregon

[@johnhicks735]

The oil dipstick is in the front of the engine Joe on them.,an some of those are sealed cases to. Try checking underneath of the seat for your oil tank to for it.

[@snowyowl7042]

Your knowledge and patience are amazing. I see a replacement for Jade's Landrover?

[@jayjudd6518]

😂 ❤ you know that is hilarious if he even says something he’s dead meat😂😊😊

[@tracysellman1562]

Joe, I know you get excited to get these things running and get to ride it. I get that, but next time don't go all gorilla and rip cables out if you are replacing them tie the new one on and wrap it up with electrical tape on all the snag points lube it all up good then pull the old one out and the new cable will be in its place without all the fighting. Just an old-school trick. lol Good video buddy. :)

[@teyoung2000]

Good luck on the restore...can't wait too see the results.

[@georgemaher5129]

Hi there. The engine certainly sounds like it's WORTH restoring. Just one piece of advice : it is extremely inadvisable to keep running it in first or second gears for too long as this runs the real risk of burning out the clutch - particularly at high revs. Thanks for reading this.

[@owensbama1923]

Should just buy some gasket paper. Super easy to make a base gasket. We make them and copper head gaskets all the time. Just anneal the copper. Both really easy to do.

[@denniskrohn7034]

Cool old scoot. You have to have some pretty cool understand neighbors. Look forward to future videos on this project

[@mikehudge78x]

My current project is a 1983 husqvarna cr 500 - paint engine suspension all done just need to tidy up some details etc but be race - show ready by spring - been a 2 plus year project 😮

[@Keirdo69r]

Love this channel, such a chilled out vibe 👌🏻

[@sleepervega71hill28]

Hello. I had a Kymco people's. Two stroke 49'cc finishes out @50'cc Rebuilding outside. Coated rings in oil/used cooking oil. Left sitting by it to get something. Came back to find Stitch". Nextdoor dog taking off with them 😭. 😂

[@donpampel3332]

Great Video JOE. You won't have to worry about mosquitos.

[@donpampel3332]

Could you try an Electrician fish tape? Try to get it around the bend and then pull cables through. Just a thought.

[@ianflynn4980]

Try some Lambretta cables (Series 2 are longer). Lammys have the same gear arrangement. Full sets are readily available with modern no-oil outers etc.

[@clamppa]

Who needs a bug fogger when you have a 1960’s Ducati… I chuckle because I have a 1963 Vespa 150cc that performs mosquito control up here in Gilbert,Mn. Good job at getting her running.

[@ko9446]

Barnett tool and engineering in Ventura California for cables. Yes, Barnett the motorcycle clutch company. They make custom cables.

[@spacelab2756]

Does the Ducati emblem on side of motor cover an oil fill hole? Old vespas had a wet clutch and used 30 wt motor oil.

[@David-oi7im]

... good job joe, only details left which is always the other half of the battle!!!

[@joeybobbie1]

Hi, Great Job of getting her Running. I’m sure you will get everything else sorted out also. You should clean her all up real good and give her a New Paint Job. Do you have a Sand Blasting Cabinet you could put the Whole Engine in and clean up? Just a thought. Anyway Great Job.👍👍

[@shartne]

I have been buying chain saws and collecting them lately and I was thingking a chainsaw rings would work I been looking at them to rebuild my chain saw actually bought some rings and a piston for a echo 490 they looked simular to those. But 44mm. What brand or kind of gasket maker are you always using for the cylinder? It will be sweet after you blast it and paint it. I bet if you keep trying you can get the throttle cable back in with a lot of tries.Bend it differently on the end. Sounds like a husky now.

[@mikehudge78x]

I have watched this video a couple times - skipped here and there - think this scooter deserves fresh paint etc 👏 very cool 😎 and worth it

[@TheKerb10videosandpictures]

Wow, I didn't expect you could fix it so quick and ride perfectly.

[@xx3868]

With fitting rings, you need to adjust Gap at unworn part of cyl; basically bottom area as if you do it at worn section around top, the gap might be just right but when the ring goes to unworn part and is hot, it might be too tight and touch. Also you need to check side clearance of ring in the grove so its not too tight or loose as these were not likely the rings the Italians used for that piston? Excellent work on what you did, i just wanted to point out some extra hints so the job is done as good as it could be and not cause install problems once the engine is hot and parts expand..

[@jefffranks6213]

Did you put that piston in that cylinder Dry? I didn't see you pre oil the piston rings and cylinder

[@briankeenan4901]

I watch the channel "2stroke turbo" and if I'm not mistaken, sometimes the 2 strokes are drained and filled through the same plug..

[@Nine_883]

It would be super helpful if you would leave links in the description to the first videos of the bikes you are fixing. I have trouble finding the original videos sometimes. 😅

[@tomdombrovski432]

Great video, great job getting it going. Maybe engineer a vertical shift rod for the gear selector?

[@ar2043]

I'm gonna give you a big W just for finding piston rings that would work and getting it running. No matter what that's a W!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸👍🏼👍🏼

[@Georgeolddrones]

I would sell this if you are not going to restore it properly. And not just piss about with it need restoring properly 👍🇬🇧

[@akafrosty6175]

Man, I have actually been looking forward to this one.

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Got to route that cable underneath where it goes Joe, it'll get snaged on something.

[@Rooonga]

If you’ve cables still running through could you connect a fishing wire to the end, allowing you to pull that through the body & then be able to pull new cables back through the right way? I’d really love to see you restore this old beauty.

[@Rooonga]

Sorry. I posted before I read other comments. Already mentioned.

[@martindoyle766]

Great job man impressed but you should have cleaned the cylinder head when you had the head of save you time later mate good job like gow you got the rings that fit for a chain saw wow 💯👍🤔

[@martindoyle766]

Don't kill them new piston rings man over reving it in second gear fix the gear shift where's the oil fill found it yet ? fix that clutch man 😊great job did well give yourself a pat on the back give it a glam clean when finished then ride the beautiful machine 🤔👍💯

[@kevp6345]

Love your channel. Are you going to do anymore videos on the scooter. I'd love to see an updated video.

[@Jimsalos]

Excellent work, as always!

[@JoshuaJonah]

It's not idling because the tiny reed valve between the jug and the intake tube broke off, they were fibreglass on these old Italian scooters. I've had good luck custom making replacements out of metal reed valves from larger motors, they also last forever compared to the old fibreglass ones.

[@neutonrenda2303]

Reminds me of my first bike, Suzuki Gt50 with a snapped of kick start shaft. I was 11 years old and paid 100 bucks for it, loads of fun, became an expert at bump starting on the run.👍😂

[@geraldrichardson7252]

Sweet little bike! Good job!

[@WOLFEY0812]

Awesome work Joe it's amazing how you get all these bikes running you must have a lot of patience lol keep up the great work ✌💙🙏

[@markw3780]

Have you tried tying a cotton ball or something on the end of fishing line and then blow it through to use for pulling the cables??

[@andersaxelsson2196]

I belive that oil fill is at the badge on the engines right side? Ist it on with 2 small screws

[@eugenesbackyardrepair4593]

Unfortunately Joe I think thies are like Vespa. You have to remove floor pan and front fairing in one piece. Then route the cables and reinstall. But glad the Husqvarna rings worked and it sounds good

[@cav3man360]

Cool bike for sure didn't know that Ducati made such thing

[@rayploss763]

Would have been wild if the socket popped off while you were revving it up 😂 I've never seen someone tried to start a engine like that way

[@markhinde6187]

Ducati scooter, very rare in the UK, nice post

[@grahambauckham3920]

Hey pal, I love your videos and I have one question, why is it that you work on all these machines but you never clean them. they’re so dirty also I love your patience not only when working with a machine, but I love your patience when you’re negotiating with a seller to buy that unit.

[@michaelanthony3816]

Try pulling the center of cable out then jreverese and put in cables like other Italian scooters. Good luck.

[@OldGlaseye-gf7si]

Well done getting that old beast running and rideable.

[@greathornedowl3644]

Great Job, send that subscriber a 2Vinny keychain. Your abilities amaze me. Keep up the hard work

[@mgoodoubledoo]

Can we get more videos of Vinnie chasing the bikes! I was rolling!

[@johnathanohara1149]

Great video I hope you restore this the best you can

[@doctorjohn-burgtekie]

Don't have to worry about mosquitos. Scooter rebuild coming along nicely.

[@idanny-xz6bf]

Man that thing is cool good job getting it working.😊

[@martindoyle766]

You could paint some paint on the cylinder head and get a flat piece of cork and print the paint on the cylinder head on the cork then cut out the shape of the cylinder head that's printed on gasket and hey presto you have a perfect gasket for the cylinder head just need some decent flat cork clean paint of cylinder head when you have done this 🤔👍💯

[@johnnyjohnson2942]

There should be a copper head gasket between the cylinder and the head.

[@neillambourne8448]

Maybe not.vespas dont

[@johnnyjohnson2942]

@@neillambourne8448 Pre head gasket!

[@sennavanwaardenburg460]

You mean a metal gasket

[@johnnyjohnson2942]

@@sennavanwaardenburg460 No, early two strokes had a copper head gasket.

[@1tballen]

Can those cables be routed from the motor side up to the handle bars ?

[@eugene4154]

I think you need to de coke the exhaust it may resolve the idle, crank seals will prevent starting and definitely restrict revs as it will suck air big time????

[@frankwilliams2198]

Would it be possible to look over Seas to find parts.

[@rogerb4436]

Have you considered mounting good quality lockable caster wheels to the new press so you can move it around and store it?

[@Spuki2k]

Idk anything about this model, but italian bikes of this era did not typically have gaskets. They just trusted their machining, and it worked fine. That being said some honda bond probably wasn't a bad move given it's age Also I think you could definetely modify YSS mono pro suspension to be a perfect fit on this. They come in lengths at 10mm increments

[@grahamw56]

Fascinating, educational, and professionally presented video, as always. Thank you sir.

[@robertcraft-pj2jp]

Awesome Joe…. There is nothing you can’t make run!!!🇺🇸⭐️💫 Hoosier Wing

[@kobybear08]

Harbor Freight, Joe has a reasonable arm&hammer soda sand blaster that'll help to clean off the paint and rust, imagine it'll look amazing when your done, another diamond in the rough.

[@douglasr.c.5622]

Nope, just leave it looking like a hunk of junk.

[@MOAONAABE]

i remember riding a scooter at the scramble course back in the 60s, it had the kicker in the running board.

[@kentjohnson3071]

It quit smoking. What mix did you use?

[@johnhicks735]

I'd DIY A gear shifter for out metal and A different shifter arm that has the same splines for that shaft selector just cut it off with A cut off wheel and weld on A bar with two ends that are rounded for the front and back shifting mechanism part. Then weld both pieces together really good with your welder Joe it'll work just fine for it.

[@jeffkenyon7084]

What model husqvarna chainsaw were those rings for 266 xp 268 xp or 372 xp or non of the above those are my guesses if I had to pick 1 guess it would be a 372 xp which is a awesome saw

[@johnhicks735]

Just remember to bend the angle up on those ends and leave the middle straight. until it starts reaching the metal foot tab part right before that area on them. It's A simple fix for it. That's the kind it takes anyways. I'd just round those squared ends off of your squared pieces. On the top tip part of them is all on each end of them. With your grinder smooth and maybe paint it with top coat black.

[@grahamswann9103]

Hi there from Hastings UK 🇬🇧

[@jayjudd6518]

❤

[@vanfairbanks7389]

Great job getting this running. Even finding chainsaw rings. Unlike the recent moped, which might not be worth the effort to restore, this Ducati could be something special. Good luck

[@Slimjim011]

He didn't find them he was given a kink to them I know I gave one of the links.

[@MotorcycleEngineering101]

Fully restored this bike will be worth large figures and more for the right collector.

[@vanfairbanks7389]

@slim433hd Well, I'm not really sure why you felt you needed to tell me that

[@STREETCARCULTURE]

Good job mate, sounds great 👍🏾