Ducati desmodromic valve adjustment
This section focuses specifically on the desmodromic valve adjustment for Ducati motorcycles, a complex system normally found only on Ducati engines.
Desmodromic Valve Adjustment Resources:
Ø Ducati Desmocotro Valve Adjustment @ Ducati Tech [User Not Accessible]
Ø Illustrated Guide to Adjusting Desmodromic Valves [Not User Accessible]
Ø Examples of all types of desmo engines by Henkel Klastermann from Desmodromology’s site; See a list (with pictures) of all types of engines using desmodromic technology. [user not accessible]
Ø Desmo for Dummies [not user accessible] available on Ducati site
Ø History of desmodromic timing; A good, short and interesting article on the history of desmodromic valve actuation on the Ducati site. [user not accessible]
Ø Two-valve Ducati desmodromic valve adjustment [not user accessible]
Ø The new MBP collets are claimed to extend the interval between valve adjustments to 18,000 miles. Learn more at Martin Brickwood Performance [user not accessible].
Ø The Andyman site has some technical tips and photos on installing MBP collets on a Ducati; Click on “MBP” from the home page. [user not accessible]
Ø Ducati Desmodromic Valve Adjustment Video [Not User Accessible]
Ø Neil Davis used to have a website with instructions on how to adjust Ducati valves. The website appears to have been taken down. If you know of a site with details on adjusting desmodromic valves, please let us know.
Dakati Performance Parts:
This section covers the additional parts you can buy to improve the performance of your Ducati bike.
Ø Ducati Engine Case Guard [Not User Accessible]
Ø Dymag Carbon Fiber Wheels Review [User Not Accessible]
Ø ST2 and ST4 headlight upgrade [not user accessible]
Dakati Repair – Maintenance:
This section provides useful resources for maintaining and repairing your Ducati motorcycle.
Ø See also the complete list of wBW technical and maintenance articles. [user not accessible]
Ø Brushes for cleaning alloy and stainless steel are available at Machinery Cleanery; They also have a downloadable degree wheel for engine timing. [user not accessible]
Ø Ducati valve collets are claimed to extend the interval between valve adjustments to 18,000 miles. Martin Brickwood Performance [user not accessible]
Ducati Engine and Cylinder Head Performance [Not User Accessible]