Comments on: Throwback Thursday | Custom Classic – BevelTech Ducati 900 SS, Vern2

By: Chris Shannon

Chris Shannon — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 02:18:22 +0000

Hi Rob, You sound like a bit of a cynic, to me. What does it matter to you whether it goes or not? It’s up to the buyer if he wants to spend his money on it, or not. I doubt someone would do that though, unless the thing was a rideable proposition.
Out of interest, what bike(sO have you built in your life that are equal to or better in appearance than Vern or Vern 2, and that actually go? Post a few links because now you’ve got me interested. I never understand why the whole world feels the need to be a critic whenever somebody does something really good.
For the record, I have heard Vern’s motor running, although it was a few months away from completion and not ready to ride, so I didn’t see it actually go. I have no doubt though that Tony, with all of his amazing fabrication and mechanical abilities and past race experience, would be able to make the thing go. No doubt at all. Why are you even questioning it? You didn’t lose money on it somehow, did you? If you can’t live without knowing the answer about it going, then just think of it as ‘art’ and leave it at that.

By: Jeff Ware

Jeff Ware — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:25:49 +0000

Hi Rob, nope I have not seen it running, would not have a clue if it goes – I don’t think it really matters to be honest. The owner can ride it or show it, it’s up to him… My information comes from the owner and builder. Thanks. Jeff.

By: Rob Thomson

Rob Thomson — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 06:24:51 +0000

Mr Ware, have you seen this bike running? Sure it’s pretty but does it go?
No one in the Australian Ducati bevel world ever saw the original Vern bike going, it was a BikeXf feature, but smoke and mirrors. Phil Aynsley takes nice pictures no question, but where does your information come from?