Archive for February, 2016
Finally got the time to reassemble the bottom end..
Monday, February 29th, 2016Don’t forget the fiber washer…
Monday, February 29th, 2016Leap Year!…
Monday, February 29th, 2016Political Backlash………Kinda funny when you put these two together…..
Monday, February 29th, 2016Apollo…….
Monday, February 29th, 2016Sportster, just right…
Saturday, February 27th, 20161938 Forty Five sidehack with one very large ????..Somebody tell what it is…..
Saturday, February 27th, 2016Just found this photo..Looks authentic..Lucky Girl out on her 45.. What a babe..We likey……
Saturday, February 27th, 2016OK, blah-blah-blah, bike and blond…BUT!..the location…Rock Inn, Lake Hughes CA…Good place to stop..
Saturday, February 27th, 2016Today… How about something a little different?….
Thursday, February 25th, 2016Ducati Apollo, the bike that never made it to production…
Thursday, February 25th, 2016Thursday, February 25th, 2016
Specifications of the D/B V/4 – an exclusive project of DUCATI – BERLINER
- SPORT ENGINE – 4 Cylinder 1260 cc, Bore x Stroke 84.5 x 56 mm
- Carburetors 4 (SS 1 32 mm) – Compression Ratio 10:1 – Approx. 100 HP @ 7000 RPM
- (Optional) Carburetors 2 (SS 1 24 mm) – Compression Ratio 8:1 – Approx. 80 HP @ 6000 RPM
- Gearbox built in unit with the engine
- Electric starter and kick starter
- Five (5) speed, positive shift
- Oil sump capacity 3.5 quarts
- 12 volt electrical system, 32 amp battery
- Alternator 200 Watt, Starter engine: 0.50 kW
- Wheelbase 1550 mm
- Interchangeable and quickly detachable front and rear wheel
- Front tire: Ribbed 5.00 X 16 inch Rear tire: Block tread 5.00 x 16 inch
- Large full hub front and rear brakes
- Rubber cushioned rear sprocket
- “Roll on” center stand and side stand
- Comfortable dual seat with sturdy Chrome plated hand rail.
- Width; Engine 450 mm Handlebar 750 mm Ground clearance 170 mm
- Chain 5/8 x 3/8 primary chain duplex,
- Weight approx. 240 kg
The first production series were to be manufactured early in 1965