Help needed with my 175

Ducati single cylinder motorcycle questions and discussions, all models. Ducati single cylinder motorcycle-related content only! Email subscription available.
Moderator: Morpheus

Moderator: ajleone

Gina
Posts: 10
Joined: Wed Aug 16, 2017 4:13 am

Help needed with my 175

Postby Gina » Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:05 am

Hi to all,

I'm a newbie to this but would like some help with my 175 Single that I've recently picked up.
First , just confonfirmations. Frame number I believe to be 02652 and engine 00646. I believe this to be 1957?
Secondly, I believe it to be a "T" and not a "Sport" which I thought I had. This is not a problem as the guy thought it was a 1963 bike. Does anyone know what colours they were orginally painted in? I plan to put back to original.
From the pics enclosed, you can see that som"mods" had been made. I intend to put back to original so would like recommendations on who could do this as I intend to strip and totally re-build but know that I will need specialist help.
IMG_1364.JPG

Does anyone have details of how the rear pegs attatched as it would seem them had just been sawn off and the rear shock fixing has been moved.

I'm sure this will just be the start and really looking forward to working on this. I've just finished a 350GTV parrallel twin which is now fully restored and on the road.
Many thx in advance
Kevin
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

Ventodue
Posts: 952
Joined: Mon Mar 08, 2010 3:23 pm
Location: Montpellier, France

Re: Help needed with my 175

Postby Ventodue » Thu Sep 07, 2017 11:14 am

Hi Kevin and welcome to the Forum.

Gina wrote: First, just confonfirmations. Frame number I believe to be 02652 and engine 00646. I believe this to be 1957?

Yup. That fits with what Ian Falloon tells us.

Gina wrote: Secondly, I believe it to be a "T" ...

Yup. The tank and the open rear frame tell the story.

Gina wrote: Does anyone know what colours they were orginally painted in? I plan to put back to original.

For 1957, they definitely came with black frame, fenders and side panels; and a (not very attractive IMO) red and black tank (see next post). By 1958, they came with red frame, fenders and side panels; and a (much more attractive ;)) red tank with a white swish.

Image

But pretty much anything will be better than the current 'realisation' :D .
(Please note: according to the factory workshop manual, the frame is "Very smart appearance"!)

Gina wrote: Does anyone have details of how the rear pegs attached as it would seem them had just been sawn off and the rear shock fixing has been moved.

Yeah, something a bit strange has been going on there. As well as the re-positioned top shock mount, I don't see that gusseting on photos of other bikes.

How the rear pegs are mounted is pretty generic to many Ducatis of the time. Have a search on Tinternet. But here's a quick scan of a piccie from the workshop manual to give you the general idea.
frame.jpg
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
Last edited by Ventodue on Thu Sep 07, 2017 11:59 am, edited 1 time in total.

Ventodue
Posts: 952
Joined: Mon Mar 08, 2010 3:23 pm
Location: Montpellier, France

Re: Help needed with my 175

Postby Ventodue » Thu Sep 07, 2017 11:59 am

Ventodue wrote: For 1957, they definitely came with black frame, fenders and side panels; and a (not very attractive IMO) red and black tank.


Like this, it would seem:

Image

This photo shows yellow pin striping around the black. This is correct according to Mick Walker.

175T.jpg


There was also this in 1959. Not nice.
Image
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

Moto Chuck
Posts: 81
Joined: Sun May 18, 2014 4:16 pm
Location: Kansas, USA

Re: Help needed with my 175

Postby Moto Chuck » Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:34 pm

Additional picture of the other side of the bike would help.

Gina
Posts: 10
Joined: Wed Aug 16, 2017 4:13 am

Re: Help needed with my 175

Postby Gina » Fri Sep 08, 2017 5:46 pm

Guys,
Really appreciate the info and it is most helpful.
I have enclosed a couple of pics which will show some problem areas.
I've just got the works manual from Laceys, but do we know of a parts manual? There are some parts in the engine but from a different engine.
Also, so can see the handlebar arrangement seems odd, as does the silencer which is clearly a mod.
IMG_2931.JPG
IMG_2932.JPG


I'm sure also that the pics of the webbing near the rear peg position are not original.

Once again, any help you be appreciated.
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

Rick
Posts: 340
Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2010 1:12 am
Location: Northern Plains, USA

Re: Help needed with my 175

Postby Rick » Fri Sep 08, 2017 6:28 pm

Kevin,
Will attach some photos. I think the webbing you're referring to is the flat plate gusset, and it's correct. There are a few variations on these 1957 and early 1958 frames- at least 3 different versions of the hanger you're wondering about- a curved tube welded to the frame with the gusset, the curved tube without a gusset, and the later style of 'U' shaped hoop. I can get you some measurements to replace the 20mm stub at the end of the tube.
IMG_2739 copy.jpg

A frame with the welded/fabricated front downtube that has a hoop style hanger:
IMG_2740 copy.jpg

A 175 TS with the individual hangers, but no gusset:
1957 175t 2 copy 2.jpg

And a photo of a 175 Sport from Phil Aynsley's site:
http://www.philaphoto.com/imageLibrary/ ... 1158&pos=5
PA-2011_175Sport-005.jpg

Fixing the hanger will be child's play compared to the mess at the upper shock mount.
I have a drawing of the rear frame loop somewhere- can send it if you don't have one.
Rick
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

Rick
Posts: 340
Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2010 1:12 am
Location: Northern Plains, USA

Re: Help needed with my 175

Postby Rick » Fri Sep 08, 2017 6:37 pm

To follow up-
The top triple clamp without the provision to attach a handlebar is usually seen on the Sport- the spacers you have under the triple clamp are filling the gap where the clipon handlebars would have been mounted. You have a really good saddle, and most of the hard to find parts are there- parts for the 175s are hard to find.
Rick

ranton_rambler
Posts: 439
Joined: Sun Jun 04, 2017 11:33 am
Location: Stafford UK

Re: Help needed with my 175

Postby ranton_rambler » Fri Sep 08, 2017 9:02 pm

Gina wrote:Guys,
Really appreciate the info and it is most helpful.
I have enclosed a couple of pics which will show some problem areas.
I've just got the works manual from Laceys, but do we know of a parts manual? There are some parts in the engine but from a different engine.
Also, so can see the handlebar arrangement seems odd, as does the silencer which is clearly a mod.IMG_2931.JPGIMG_2932.JPG

I'm sure also that the pics of the webbing near the rear peg position are not original.

Once again, any help you be appreciated.

I have a scan of the parts book. If you PM me I will email it to you.
Ian

Ventodue
Posts: 952
Joined: Mon Mar 08, 2010 3:23 pm
Location: Montpellier, France

Re: Help needed with my 175

Postby Ventodue » Sat Sep 09, 2017 11:06 am

Rick wrote: Will attach some photos <snip>

Thanks for posting those, Rick - very clear (insert 'Thumbs Up' smiley).

ducwiz
Posts: 604
Joined: Tue May 22, 2012 12:52 pm
Location: near Frankfurt, Germany

Re: Help needed with my 175

Postby ducwiz » Sat Sep 09, 2017 11:27 am

A parts list can be downloaded here http://renato2.bplaced.net/DUCATI/175TS%20parts%20book.pdf, but for the 175TS only.

cheers


Return to “Ducati Singles Main Discussions (& How to Join)”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 30 guests