[dwnhillskater]

It’s finally here! It took Haulbikes over a month to deliver it but it’s here and safe. Won’t be using them again for shipping…

I’ll be posting more here as the build goes along but the tear down already started last night after I ripped around the neighborhood a few times first. It’s a total blast to ride and am so excited to get going on it!

 

[todcp]

Yep. Don't count on Haulbikes to be on time. Often weeks delayed.

 

[dwnhillskater]

Yep. Don't count on Haulbikes to be on time. Often weeks delayed.

Saved me about $500 though 😊

 

[rennsportmotorrad]

Nice find mate, have fun with that & you will have a really nice vintage Ducati

 

[TiDuc]

That thing looks so freaking cool! Congratulations, I can’t wait to see once you got her all freshened up.

 

[Bendik Been]

If it was me I would keep it the way it is and do a mechanical resto. (I know its not me and I am jealous..)

 

[Metman]

Nice score! Have to agree with @Bendik Been, I'd keep it the way it is and just make it mechanically sound. Either way, it's very cool !! 👍

 

[Macdesmo]

You will have fun restoring that bike. As for riding these little singles, you always feel that you didn't go fast enough on the last corner. Cheers, Ian.

 

[flynbulldog]

Nah, make it nice. it's gonna be a beautiful bike Aaron! I'm excited for you.

 

[rennsportmotorrad]

I agree with BullDog, that motorcycle deserves a full restoration, Restore it to exactly as it was when shipped from the Factory. It will look amazing & it will make you smile everytime you go in the garage & see it. And it will make other people envious when they see you riding it.

 

[Kalyx]

And it runs even! Nice score!

 

[TiDuc]

Funny, the older I get the more I understand restorations and really appreciate them. I could see myself restoring this Dianna. Which is pretty amazing considering my old man owned a street rod/hot rod shop. I grew up chopping tops and customizing old cars. Which carried over in my taste in motorcycles. But more and more I find myself preferring original restorations. 🤔

 

[FottrellsTheory]

Very, very sweet.

I can recommend using a piece of wood underneath the center stand while refurbishing it. It not only protects the linoleum but also absorbs some of the fluids.

You are going to work on it in the kitchen, right? That is where everyone does their bevel single work, right?

 

[alphaoctane]

It’s finally here! It took Haulbikes over a month to deliver it but it’s here and safe. Won’t be using them again for shipping…

I’ll be posting more here as the build goes along but the tear down already started last night after I ripped around the neighborhood a few times first. It’s a total blast to ride and am so excited to get going on it!

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Engine swap the D16 engine into it!

 

[flynbulldog]

Very, very sweet.

I can recommend using a piece of wood underneath the center stand while refurbishing it. It not only protects the linoleum but also absorbs some of the fluids.

You are going to work on it in the kitchen, right? That is where everyone does their bevel single work, right?

Is that supposed to be funny?

 

[FottrellsTheory]

Is that supposed to be funny?

Yes. Sorry if it was not understood to be tongue-in-cheek. Sweet Diana, though. I hope @dwnhillskater enjoys working through it.

 

[max jett]

I had a Diana and a 200 Monza back in the day! Really cool for that era. The Diana had clips and the Monza's had handlebars.

There were a lot of timing marks on the gears to line up to set the timing, bet I could still do it today!

 

[Duccout]

It looks to be really original and a great find, well done!

 

[casor]

The trouble with singles is they always feel like they're running on one cylinder

 

[marsheng]

Hmm Bit better condition than mine. This is the year to get it running. Had it for about 6 so far.