1973 Ducati 350 “Yellow” Desmo Restoration (Part 1) - Back to Classics

1973 Ducati 350 “Yellow” Desmo Restoration (Part 1) - Back to Classics
The single cylinder engine was the basic platform Ducati used between 1955 and 1974. Starting with the Marianna racing bike, it was further developed into many street models. The last incarnation of this engine, in Desmo form, were the 250, 350 and 450 'Yellow' Desmo models of 1973 and 1974. And as we are currently working on a 1973 350 Desmo, we thought to make a series of videos about this bike's background and restoration process. In this first part of the series, Harné discusses how this model came about and what its specifics are.
There is still a lot more to do on this Ducati so stay tuned for more videos. Thanks for watching this episode and see you soon at Back to Classics!
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[@Cricri761000]

I was lucky enough to buy the 1973 350 cc non-desmo Mark3 in red color as shown in rhe photos. A very good bike which suffered from fragile crakshaft bearings, and undersized lubrication system. But what a pleasure to ride it !.

[@waynepettett3508]

I had a silver 450 desmo with drum brake also it came with a 40 mm delorto carb with accelerator pump and a reverse cone megaphone boy did that sound good and loud I regret getting rid of that bike but have many fond memories travelling around New Zealand on it

[@gavinthomas5999]

Since I was a young lad, I’ve dreamt of owning a 350/450 Desmo. I’m now 65 and still dreaming! Thank you Harné for such an informative overview of this beautiful bike.

[@richardortiz8704]

75 and still have

[@richardortiz8704]

75 and still have one of the now

[@carlosoruna7174]

One of my dearly departed buddies modified a 350 desmo, monoshoc swingarm, brembos, campi mags, tomaselli clipons, nickle plated frame. Incredible machine

[@markhancock7527]

Always wanted a yellow 450 Desmo

[@randomridesrepairsandresto7068]

Looks beautiful. I'm lucky enough to have an unrestored 1974 disc braked 450. Still riding it regularly, it is unbelievable fun on a twisty mountain road! Its mostly standard but a new Mikuni carburettor makes starting and around town speeds much more civilised....

[@christiaanvanderree1740]

Love these videos - keep 'em coming!

[@GardylooAlaska]

Very Cool! I happen to have one. possibly 1974, drum brake

[@user-qk9jp8nd3k]

My friend had the 250 cc,struddwick

[@occasionalmotorcycling]

You are doing a wonderful job! It alreaady looks cool
Would you please be so kind to tell the colour code used for the tank and fender - it looks superb!

[@wilfredprins9718]

pracht motorfiets, en ook nog eens uit een goed jaar😁

[@herbgo1000]

The narrow case and wide case engine labels are wrong ... they should be reversed.

[@BackToClassics]

I had a look again but I'm pretty sure it's correct the way it's shown

[@grussell2013]

@@BackToClassics
Agreed