1978 Ducati Gtl 500 Twin Vintage on 2040-motos
Year:1978
Mileage:9100
Newton, New Hampshire, US
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Warranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
VIN:502908
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Barn find 1978 Ducati GTL 500.
It really is a barn find. I pushed out of the barn myself. Brought it home, gave it a quick clean up and got it running. It has a new battery and run and rides. The bike had a fairing on it at one point, hence the oil pressure gauge and the volt meter, both work.I rode it around town today and it is great fun.It needs the choke to start every time, I am guessing its because the intake boots are dry cracked. It is Small, light and snappy. I have a 900GTS and this feels much lighter! This bike also shares many many parts with its bigger brothers and could be parted out for twice the reserve price!The bike shifted hard, as in I had to really push hard on the lever. Maybe a tension adjuster somewhere? The rear brakes work great, the fronts are a bit spongy. The E start works most of the time, but every now and then you need to kick start it. All in all its a decent bike, and a great little entry level vintage Ducati with only 9100 miles.The aluminiun, stainless and paint all have a nice patina. Nothing is overly ugly. I have a clear title in hand signed by the previous owner.
On Aug-27-13 at 09:46:14 PDT, seller added the following information:
UPDATE! I rode it today for a few miles. It started up the best yet with the Estart. The gear shifter was so stiff that it was tough to ride. I believe the return spring on these is inside the shifter cover, so it may be a simple fix. But....it died on me and I had to get a ride home from a pick up truck. When I got home I tested compression and it still has 120 each side, plus a fat spark. It did fire and run in the garage once home, but I shut it down to be safe. Do with it what you like. I have lowered the reserve accordingly.
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