Lochlan Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I am not a motorcycle guy but a lot of my friends are and have noticed a few LSTers as well so thought I would share this article my friend, Eric Ahlquist, took the pictures for: http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-supersport-custom?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Bikeexif+%28Bike+EXIF%29 WALT SIEGL DUCATI CUSTOM If there’s a middle ground between the reliability of a modern bike and the charisma of a classic motorcycle, it’s occupied by guys like Walt Siegl. Walt is a master craftsman who gives vintage machinery a new lease of life, and if something isn’t quite the way he wants it, he’s got the skills to make it himself in his New Hampshire workshop. According to Walt, “The owner of this bike already has a couple of late model Ducatis, and wanted another princess from Italy—but with classic curves and low maintenance.” Although this bike looks like a resto-mod to the untutored eye, it’s effectively a ground-up custom. Old school craftsmanship just oozes from every weld. The custom trellis frame is built from 0.65 chrome moly—TIG welded and heat stress relieved—with a 24-degree rake. (The design is based on the iconic bevel frames.) At the front, fully adjustable Showa forks lead to Ducati trees, custom risers and custom bars. At the back, Walt has selected a stock 900SS swing arm and shock body, but fitted an Öhlins spring for better damping. He’s also modified the rear wheel spacing to accommodate a late-model cush drive. The engine is from a 1994 900SS, upgraded from 904 to 944cc with a big bore kit. Performance gets a further boost from 39mm flat slide Mikuni carbs, with custom manifolds and gorgeous polished Gianelli mufflers. The engine covers, painted cases and cylinders are polished to match. Walt built a custom tank and tail—painted by Nate Weiner—and got the custom seat covered by Kevin Rothe. European Cycle Services supplied a wiring harness, allowing Walt to position the electronics under the tail. Up front are a Motogadget tachometer and a Monster headlight on a custom bracket; at the back is a genuine 70s CEV taillight. If this bike whets your whistle, Walt can build something similar for you: he tells us he’ll be offering “a limited series of air-cooled customs with Ducati engines by spring 2011, similar to this bike.” The price will be in the low 30s; if you have a bit more to spend, you’ll be able to specify an ‘R’ model priced in the low 40s, with carbon fiber bodywork and full Öhlins suspension. Tempted? Check this retro Ducati racebike and radical custom Harley Sportster for more examples of Walt’s work. [images by Eric Ahlquist.] If you want to see more of his work and maybe hire him, here's his site: http://www.ericahlquist.com/ Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsRad Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 that bike looks awesome and sounds impressive, but then again i'm just getting into motorcycles so what do i know. i'm currently looking at used honda rebels with a whopping engine of 250cc! (please note my sarcasm) heard from several short female riders that they're a great starter bike. on another note, has anyone heard of Tank (the brand)? i saw one on craigslist earlier this week and was curious about it, but couldn't find out any real information about the company. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-1873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Schubert Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Great starter bike, tank probably refers to someone selling just a gas tank for a bike. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-1875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Schubert Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I love motorcycles and have been riding since I was 10. Here's some pics of my '46 knucklehead. I'm also almost done with a 05 buell project. Hopefully the pics will come up here. Shannon Shirley, jimstanley and G.Uristti 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-1880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsRad Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 well that's what i thought but then when i clicked on the ad, it was for a whole bike set up and they kept referring to the brand as Tank, with a capital T. anyways, i'm not going to buy it, but at $850, it was tempting for a split second. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-1888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsRad Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I love motorcycles and have been riding since I was 10. Here's some pics of my '46 knucklehead. I'm also almost done with a 05 buell project. Hopefully the pics will come up here. that's a beautiful bike Dean! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-1889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I'm glad I searched, because I was going to start a thread on this subject:). My interest in tattoos AND motorcycles grew through being involved in the traditional hot rod and custom scene. My friends that helped me with my car ('62 Impala) were heavily tattooed and it got me asking questions. I sold the car and I've had my '78 CB750 for about 3 years now. I've done alot of work to it and pretty much riding it as is for now: Dean, that molded tank is awesome! hogg, JAllen, hgiles and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-11612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hands On Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Looks like you got a CB200 tank on there. I just started to ride last April and got a couple little 200s myself. Pics below... Kev 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-28475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgiles Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I ride a late model HD Cross Bones and have started a Café project. Dont do a ton of miles a year tho...maybe 3000 total. Kev 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-28513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Looks like you got a CB200 tank on there. I just started to ride last April and got a couple little 200s myself. Pics below... That's the tank. I had the idea for the seat first and was original going to go with a Yammy dirt track tank when I found the 200 tank on ebay for a good price. I'm planning on getting the rear end hooped, LED sparto tailight and building a better/flatter seat for it soon. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-28517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgiles Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 my bike G.Uristti, kylegrey, slayer9019 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-28636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Been riding about as long as I been getting tattoos...suppose there's some correlation?!?!?!?!? Started out with a 47 Knuckle, radical chop West Coast style, no one bothered to tell me that my first bike was sposed to be a Yapzuki 50, and ended up with my 70 FLH that I've been riding since 1977. slayer9019 and hogg 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-29204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snydcat Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 My bike Kev, Dan S, hogg and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-29213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Sweet piece Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-29248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
67olds Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I love motorcycles and have been riding since I was 10. Here's some pics of my '46 knucklehead. I'm also almost done with a 05 buell project. Hopefully the pics will come up here. Thats some interesting pain...cool bike though Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-29611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abellve Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Here's mine. When I was first pursuing an apprenticeship, I talked to one of the artist's at the best shop around. He invited me over to his place where we talked about it, mostly over his old Triumph. I drove him around for bits and pieces he needed to fix it up and by the end of the day, he had given me tips on presenting my portfolio of drawings and said he'd put in a good word for me...not schmoozing, just an organic conversation...then after all his wrenching and swearing, he kick started that bike. The look and sound had me hooked and hanging around at the shop after that when he'd pull up...I had to have an old Triumph. As it turned out, unbeknownst to me, he was moving. I was apprenticed to take his place. Having married young, there was never any money for extras (or three meals some days) but I worked hard for years, doing my best to be good to tattooing and it rewarded me. When I found this 68 at the right price, I jumped on it and when I see my bike in front of the shop, I feel like it came full circle. cfgsteak, Kev, slayer9019 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-31129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Uristti Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 i have a super ugly '89 harley. i bought it in november, all original with 3,500 original miles. i love it! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-31141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewA Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Wow... there are some awesome bikes on here! I have nothing special... it is a 1980 Yamaha Maxim 650. Good for getting to work and back. hgiles 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-31569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgiles Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Here's mine. When I was first pursuing an apprenticeship, I talked to one of the artist's at the best shop around. He invited me over to his place where we talked about it, mostly over his old Triumph. I drove him around for bits and pieces he needed to fix it up and by the end of the day, he had given me tips on presenting my portfolio of drawings and said he'd put in a good word for me...not schmoozing, just an organic conversation...then after all his wrenching and swearing, he kick started that bike. The look and sound had me hooked and hanging around at the shop after that when he'd pull up...I had to have an old Triumph. As it turned out, unbeknownst to me, he was moving. I was apprenticed to take his place. Having married young, there was never any money for extras (or three meals some days) but I worked hard for years, doing my best to be good to tattooing and it rewarded me. When I found this 68 at the right price, I jumped on it and when I see my bike in front of the shop, I feel like it came full circle. Cool bike. I have a Norton Featherbed in the basement I have been trying to build. I have a buddy trying to sell me a BSA Rocket 3 engine to put in it...I don't know the first thing about building a British CAFE bike, but I have a feeling I am gonna have to figure it out pretty soon. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-31571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abellve Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Cool bike. I have a Norton Featherbed in the basement I have been trying to build. I have a buddy trying to sell me a BSA Rocket 3 engine to put in it...I don't know the first thing about building a British CAFE bike, but I have a feeling I am gonna have to figure it out pretty soon. Nice! Those featherbed frames are so roomy you can drop just about anything into them. I'd love to build up a proper cafe racer...but then those low bars and rear sets are the last thing my back needs. When you get it started, drop by britbike.com. There's a lot of knowledge on that board...then post pics! Kev 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-31577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfgsteak Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I just came across this thread. I'm taking the MSF course this weekend, i'm really excited. I am looking at used Honda Shadows in the 600cc range for my first bike. I always wanted to ride...my ex-wife was so adamently against it I never seriously considered it...but then again, she was against a lot of fun stuff. :p G.Uristti and Kev 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-31717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvportagee Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I just came across this thread. I'm taking the MSF course this weekend, i'm really excited. I am looking at used Honda Shadows in the 600cc range for my first bike. I always wanted to ride...my ex-wife was so adamently against it I never seriously considered it...but then again, she was against a lot of fun stuff. :p My first bike was a Honda Shadow. I have nothing bad to say about it. It was a great starter bike. cfgsteak 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-31732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Uristti Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I just came across this thread. I'm taking the MSF course this weekend, i'm really excited. I am looking at used Honda Shadows in the 600cc range for my first bike. I always wanted to ride...my ex-wife was so adamently against it I never seriously considered it...but then again, she was against a lot of fun stuff. :p what weekend? the 7th and 8th? which location? oh wait you probably meant today and sunday. i think im confused on what day of the week it is lol Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-31758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfgsteak Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 what weekend? the 7th and 8th? which location? oh wait you probably meant today and sunday. i think im confused on what day of the week it is lol Yes! Today was the first time I ever had a motorcycle out of first gear. FUCKING AWESOME. Can't wait to practice practice practice! Really fun day. Can't wait for tomorow! G.Uristti 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-31774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimstanley Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I love motorcycles and have been riding since I was 10. Here's some pics of my '46 knucklehead. I'm also almost done with a 05 buell project. Hopefully the pics will come up here. Style out the ass. Bike's hard as a crack rock. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/208-lsters-who-like-motorcycles/#findComment-104995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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