Bikes were meant to ride , not sit on side stands . Thanks for not letting this one just sit .🙏👌✌️👍👊🙌
@geenag88764 жыл бұрын
I bought a 1974 Ducati 750 Sport based on their success at Imola. I still have it and still love riding it. Love that sound.
@gm16v1492 жыл бұрын
I bought one as well in 1974! Yellow fuel tank. Mine was always hard to start, sold it after a couple of years. It’s good to see you kept yours.
@deqimages Жыл бұрын
@@gm16v149 Sorry to hear that. They weren't fully understood when they first came out, and the trick to get them running better was 2 things. Always start a cold engine with choke only and don't touch the throttle as it would flood easily. That engine would always fire up easily if choke only. And the biggie... throw the coils away and put some better Japanese ones on, as the Duke ran cold plugs and the supplied coils couldn't throw a good spark in a pink fit. The moment new coils went on, it never missed a beat and could run those cold plugs successfully.
@TheMickvee2 жыл бұрын
RIP Paul Smart. Watched him race many times back in the 70's. A top bloke!
@gavinthomas59993 жыл бұрын
Back in the 80’s and 90’s I used to be a regular customer of Paul Smart’s Motorcycle Dealership in Paddock Wood, Kent, UK. I only mention this because perched high on a shelf above the main showroom floor was Paul’s winning Imola 750 Ducati displaying it’s battle-scarred patina. It sat their for many years mostly unnoticed by the passing trade and only a few understood the significance of the bike. Pure racing history like Paul himself who is a really engaging guy and happy to share stories of his antics with brother-in-law Barry Sheene. Wonderful memories.
@splodge57143 жыл бұрын
I used to go there for a ride on my Guzzi Le Mans and admiring Pauls bike up on the shelf. Yes, good memories.
@andyb.10262 жыл бұрын
RIP Paul ,, went out on a Bike
@mrgordonjohn61432 жыл бұрын
@@andyb.1026 Do you know the circumstances of the accident in which Paul lost his life ?? Thanks.
@andyb.10262 жыл бұрын
@@mrgordonjohn6143 only that it was an RTA, but no details.
@stevewales5042 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video - RIP Paul killed only this week in a road traffic accident. Such a waste,following a great racing and business career. I was lucky enough to see his winning race Ducati in his Motorcycle showroom in Kent UK many years ago .
@3eeple4 жыл бұрын
That was the best motorcycling video I've seen in years. Feels like old school petrolicious, and this is probably the best compliment I can give. What a bike, what a story, please make more of this!
@sethdedoes27434 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks a lot! That's kind of the vibe I was going for in the edit, glad it came across that way!
@johncunningham48202 жыл бұрын
Those air-cooled Bevel-Drive Ducatis make SUCH a sound . And , yes , they are VERY stable at speed . The Leading Axle was to make them turn in better .
@ronin4ortyse7en4 жыл бұрын
Movies like these are rarely made. The imola 750 certainly got it's due!
@leslieaustin1512 жыл бұрын
Paul Smart reportedly passed away on 27th October this year (2021). I knew him slightly in the days when he began racing with a 125 Bultaco. RIP Paul. Les
@robwhite4614 ай бұрын
When ever I see a Bevel drive race Ducati it reminds me of the greatest Ducati pilot who ever lived. Mike Hailwood.
@iandusud2 жыл бұрын
I had a 900ss and when you got that engine up near the red line it was pure magic.
@phillpearson2692 жыл бұрын
I bought a 1973 750 Sport and raced in ERA and WERA. Later a 900 SS and raced it as well, had much success on both. They both are the most beautiful bikes ever made. I have an original poster of Spagiari that came with the 750 Sport. All much loved.
@marlecmarine53934 жыл бұрын
That's what I call a proper bike....:-) I owned a 1973 Ducati 450ss single cylinder desmo bike in glorious yellow. Brought it new from the only Ducati dealer in UK at that time, nearly bankrupted me it was so expensive.....but worth every penny.....I still have it. Watched Paul Smart race quite a few times, great rider, I have a 1:12 scale model of his Ducati Race bike......not quite as good as the real thing...….:-)
@richardcovello53672 жыл бұрын
I have a sparkletone silver 450 Desmo I acquired in the early '80s. Swapped a running '69 BSA Rocket 3 for it in some assembly required condition. Great bike, ported head, 30mm SS1 carb and Unity Equipe baffled megga, it's been clocked at 115mph. Keeping it 'til I can't ride.
@jorgenandersson95212 жыл бұрын
I had a 750 F-1 from 1986!!!!! The one of two in Sweden.I Race her in BOTT for two years 1989-1991 and sold her to a guy in Stockholm.Now she is back in my town and owend of a good friend of me who have restored her to the finest bike!!!
@jstav91004 жыл бұрын
Thank You so much for making this high quality video, so that we, the masses, can live vicariously through this. What a beautiful, reverent clip, appreciate it so.
@gillb22682 жыл бұрын
Urban myth has it that one of the 750s had a genuine Bologna house fly encapsulated in the clear section of the petrol tank; forever preserved, amber like, in one of the most beautiful motorcycles ever made. RIP Paul Smart, never met him, but by all accounts a top bloke.
@greghalliwell49024 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing your Ducati Factory built Imola Bike with us. Truly a legendary machine.Your video and words are top quality and pay tribute to Eng. Fabio Taglioni and of course Paul Smart. Really appreciate you putting this video together, I have watched it many times and enjoy it every time.
@russellharvey66523 жыл бұрын
Thank you. That was wonderful. I did notice that the steering dampener knob was loose. Dampening probably not needed given the handling.
@ronverweij78634 жыл бұрын
raced a 750 S and the bevel is the best technology enabled experience on 2 wheels, the long wheelbase is a thing but Willow Springs just looks like the right territory, thanks for taking it around gave me a good idea about the track and look forward to take my Ducati TTF1 there
@deputymatt4 жыл бұрын
What beautiful music that bike makes at speed! Thanks for sharing this!
@jonesmike532 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for this loving depiction of a legend.
@andrewrolfe9322 жыл бұрын
The Bruno Spaggiari bike found its way to Melbourne, Australia, I believe. Saw it raced several times and it's still the best ex-works bike I've ever seen.
@josephdematio17554 жыл бұрын
Beautifully conceived and executed, with great mix of archival documents and garage and track video.
@blipco54 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for letting us hear that engine hum. 😍
@Mark........4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic story of a classic bike . Cheers
@MC-Racing4 жыл бұрын
Wow. its so modern, that the steering damper is automatically adjusting all the time. They really were cutting edge :-P
@ryanfelton79382 жыл бұрын
The steering damper is loose, old mate forgot to tighten it!
@MC-Racing2 жыл бұрын
@@ryanfelton7938 Thats the joke ;-)
@purebloodheretic46822 жыл бұрын
🙏Rip Paul Smart🌹 What a Dream Machine! Its an Artwork for All the Senses!! Keep the Rubber to the Road & Rpm's High! -Cheers🇦🇺👍🍻
@DonnieDesmo3 жыл бұрын
KZfaq doesn’t get much better than this!
@DucatiOfficialClubBelgium4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this amazing and beautiful movie ! Just great !
@jeffmullinix7916Ай бұрын
That bike is a work of art and the artest is it's teacher . The Rider . Watching these bikes back then in the 60 and really the 70's was great thing to watch when I was a kid . Watching the riders lean their bikes into a curve is like a Ballaerina dancing in the rain . I bit of thunder and a bit of sun at the same time . The rider is like a lionhart taming a beast . The art becomes tame and dance .
@carlobrotto71322 ай бұрын
A very special greet from Italy and a ❤ful thanks for this video that moved me so ! 👏👍💯 God bless you all guyz !!
@US-px7wc4 жыл бұрын
That sound!!! Is the sound of racing history ....
@presstodelete1165 Жыл бұрын
An old mate had an ex race MV for a while. It was perhaps even a bit special within its own class as it was bought from John Surties and finally ended up in the Barber museum. I always regret not taking Peter up on the offer when he first wanted to sell it as I suspect it is one of the most desired bikes of all time.
@bertswift4 жыл бұрын
Nice video John! Loved it.
@VirtualGuth4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.
@brucemartin9742 жыл бұрын
RIP Paul Smart. You'll be missed!
@rogerhundley94904 жыл бұрын
On board sounds amazing!
@mrmnewman4 жыл бұрын
headphones a must for this great soundtrack. !!!
@conscious48954 жыл бұрын
awesome reverence for an awesome machine
@jorgecifuentescubillos8966 Жыл бұрын
“Drive like the wind Straining the limits of machine and man” Beautiful video
@pauljenkins25012 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace, Paul Smart.......
@MountainMetal Жыл бұрын
Whoa. MUSIC! What a bike.
@akuin8114 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing.
@princephilip-v5t2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Lovely bike. Hasnt dated at all. Still looks hot. He understands riding a motorcycle too. Brought back lots of memories of being on a bike. I rode for 25 years, hard core. I dont any more.
@rcnelson11 ай бұрын
A video that was pure pleasure and nostalgia to watch. Many thanks.
@jochenwagner5170 Жыл бұрын
Magnificent! Thank you 🍀
@JESSE22182 жыл бұрын
RIP Paul Smart.
@SkinPeeleR Жыл бұрын
It's a beauty. You're priveleged. Thank you for filming it.
@miguelcosta5304 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@jameswulzen5902 жыл бұрын
i WAS RIDING WITH YOU, SAW THE AREAS YOU WERE SAFE ON, GOOD JOB. i PUT MANY LAPS AROUND WILLOW, LOVED THAT TRACK. i'M FROM THE ALAMEDA BUT ALWAYS MADE WILLOW
@speedaholica4 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful video!
@George-on5hi3 ай бұрын
I'd say this one definitely belongs in a museum
@DustyVisorMotorcycles2 жыл бұрын
Sounds amazing for Gopro audio!!! They did a great job in Post..............😎
@andreagirolami68693 жыл бұрын
Proudly Desmo Owner
@martiniv89242 жыл бұрын
RIP Paul Smart , legend 👌🏻😎
@mcdk723 ай бұрын
Nice bike. Them 2 thumbers have always produced a special ride and amacing sound.
@orangelion034 жыл бұрын
Goosebumps.
@cpuuk4 жыл бұрын
AWESOME!
@redtobertshateshandles2 жыл бұрын
My brothers mates were Ducati fans. GT750, 750SS greenframe, and silver/ blue 900SS, 750SS all of them broke down. I loved them but .......
@gottiducati2 жыл бұрын
Music to my ears
@jacklange11324 жыл бұрын
Terrific! Thank you.
@ducatimale2 жыл бұрын
Things of beauty! Thanks for sharing!
@RabSpaniel Жыл бұрын
Just stupendous! what a fantastic and wieldy machine. Sounds like a single goes like a bat out of hell!
@cariq71122 жыл бұрын
What a Honor to ride this ducati. Awesome.
@lowbaritonewwj2 жыл бұрын
I know the area well, having worked a total of 6 and a half on one of the big wind farms just north of there. Wonderful video to watch. On a related note, a pal and I went exploring just over the hill above the track. It turns out that the first few minutes, and the last few minutes of "Blazing Saddles" was filmed there.
@davidbrayshaw35297 ай бұрын
If only Ducati got the styling, the sound and the performance of these machines right, they would have been legendry.
@tonypate91742 жыл бұрын
RIP Paul Smart 23-04-1943 to 27-10-2021 ( is up on You Tube ) God speed to a real Gentleman racer of the (any) paddock ...."knock it down, chuck it in , scrag it out" Sir like ...THE BOTTOM OF BARREGARROW...
@eckispassion5734 жыл бұрын
Great movie. You should ride this diva in the „Lap of honour“ at the classic TT isle of man. Fabio T and Mike the bike would send a smile for you from heaven....
@63grandsport116 ай бұрын
In 1972 Paul Smart was competing for the Bob Hansen Kawasaki team in the AMA road racing events in the United States riding the newly introduced Kawasaki H2R. Paul was under contract with Team Hansen and told Bob he was offered the ride with Ducati. He asked Bob if he would let him do it and Bob said "Don't let me stand in your way" Paul went on to win the race. Then continued to race the Kawasaki until his contract was over.
@jameshisself9324 Жыл бұрын
It would seem prudent to me that if you are taking it to the track or even riding it all that modern replica bodywork which is readily available should be used. Even if it's just a display bike. Wooden crate that butterfly bodywork up in foam and save it for special occasions! Thanks for the lap of Willow. It's been decades since I've been on that track and it doesn't look like much has changed out there. Beautiful bike on a beautiful day. A perfect ride and video.
@phillpearson75312 жыл бұрын
Well done.
@MrTurnone4 жыл бұрын
Excellent, thank you for sharing that beautiful machine ...next film, what made the Honda Trail 90 so popular
@Team-fabulous2 жыл бұрын
There are really only a few racing bikes in the world that carry a certain mystic about them. Mike Hailwoods TT returning Ducati, Joey Dunlops 2000 Isle of Man winning SP1 Honda, Kenny Roberts TZ750 flat track Yamaha and even maybe one of Evel Knievels Harley Davidsons... To mention a few..
@gillb22682 жыл бұрын
the MV Agusta 500 triples take some beating
@Team-fabulous2 жыл бұрын
@@gillb2268 well said... Even the 4 cylinder 350 held its own against the TZ 350..
@gillb22682 жыл бұрын
@@Team-fabulous the sound of the four strokes of the fifties and sixties made the hairs on the back of your neck raise, ironically now I would love to hear the wail of the two strokes too
@mcozpda33924 жыл бұрын
great video , very nostalgic ... cheers ..
@inialoane8 ай бұрын
I will hope they secured the steering damper as it's rattling around. I owned a '76 900 SS in 1979 and a 74 yellow sport found in 1990 in the states
@ClassicTrialsChannel2 жыл бұрын
RIP Paul Smart
@maxbg2 жыл бұрын
One word. Awesome!
@brianperry2 жыл бұрын
RIP Paul Smart..
@daHipsta3 жыл бұрын
Very cool, thank you.
@celestialcircles113 жыл бұрын
Beautiful !!!
@ericlarson634 жыл бұрын
Fantastico! Go John!
@welshwizard8222 жыл бұрын
One very lucky man
@hugoscheepers48384 жыл бұрын
Yes!!! Keep it going!!! Wonderful!!?
@stephenwilliams9262 жыл бұрын
If it was made by man it can be remade by man. But it will cost 3 times as much lol.
@Land-Shark4 жыл бұрын
Outstanding! :)
@2krc3 жыл бұрын
real legend
@ericlarson633 жыл бұрын
Fantastico!
@georgeflutey8383 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@tommidahlberg14512 жыл бұрын
Is that Jarno Saarinen`s wife holding the pit board at 1:12? Looks like Soili.
@AuxesisHyperbole666 Жыл бұрын
Pity one can't hear it over that darned piano!
@YA-ee9zf4 жыл бұрын
this rider is smooth
@-havoc-tzu-31974 жыл бұрын
It sounds and rides a lot like the Sport 1000.
@chhindz3 жыл бұрын
lovely film! tell me "bike bent rod" I thought the point of desmo its no pushrods
@soaringvulture2 жыл бұрын
A bent rod typically refers to a bent connecting rod, which is the thing between the crankshaft and the piston. And no overhead cam Ducatis had pushrods. The desmo eliminated the valve springs by adding a closing cam.
@caribman1011 ай бұрын
At 1:14 you can see the magnificent Soeli Saarinen signaling her husband...a top-class racing wife.
@Fabio-kr9in4 жыл бұрын
I believe Borat once said "Wawa Wiwa it's a very nice"
@waltermiller2494 жыл бұрын
That big nob on top of the upper triple tree is moving around when he's in a full tuck shots! Isn't that supposed to be tightened down and not moving around?
@whalesong9992 жыл бұрын
Probably not needed for a smooth course. Dampers are needed when the corners are bumpy and/or have dips and crests.
@richardcovello53672 жыл бұрын
Normally, the rider will tighten the steering damper a little bit so it doesn't dance about, but I can assure you, tightening the damper so it will eliminate wobbles, cornering weaves, and dreaded tank slappers is not needed on a properly set up bevel drive Ducati.
@daveking650 Жыл бұрын
Who owns number 16 now. I saw one at Daytona around 1993, with the number 16. It was amoung the bikes owned by Tean Obsolete.
@egotripband3 жыл бұрын
check out . ducati 750 bevel drive yout ube video . awesome sounding V twin