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1/24/2024 4:43pm
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OldTech Added a reply to Ducati Desmo MX 450 reveal-livestream
1/24/2024 6:41am Sorry guys that anecdote was first cup of coffee. Place your cylinder head on the table with no cams, now try to open a valve with your thumb on the bucket. That's how much pressure is on that lower rocker, and has to be perfect. The opening clearance is essentially zero. As the valve and seat wear these clearances need...
OldTech Added a reply to Ducati Desmo MX 450 reveal-livestream
1/24/2024 5:06am I had a Ducati tech friend work out of my place for extra cash. There are twice as many shims of multiple types,and he would install a wedge/tool in there and spin the motor with a breaker bar and bang ,parts would fall out! Also,valve "clearances "are set at top and bottom...
OldTech Added a reply to How much will the Ducati 450 cost
1/22/2024 4:49pm Can you imagine flat billed cap motocrossers with black socks in the service department checking out coffee mugs waiting for service ?
OldTech Added a reply to Ducati Desmo MX 450 reveal-livestream
1/22/2024 6:11am Very exciting! But as a 30+ year tech, I'm not looking forward to a 3 day seminar on valve job. Looks expensive !
OldTech Added a reply to Bench Racing | San Diego Supercross Night Show
1/20/2024 7:48pm Preperate was the best
OldTech Added a reply to Bench Racing | San Diego Supercross Night Show
1/20/2024 6:21pm Looks like a Beta in the main