Im curious, without a sticker that reads 'desmo', is there a way to tell if a single is a desmo or not? Is there something on the head, or on the serial numbers maybe? I havent a clue, Im pretty new to Ducatis.
Thanks, tf
how to spot a DESMO?
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Instant recognition of a Desmo
Hi tf,
The word 'Desmo' is cast in to the left side cam cover (along with the cc).
Can't find a photo now to show you what I mean, but it's pretty obvious in reality.
Ciao
Craig
The word 'Desmo' is cast in to the left side cam cover (along with the cc).
Can't find a photo now to show you what I mean, but it's pretty obvious in reality.
Ciao
Craig
Re: Instant recognition of a Desmo
hmm, I think that I have seen those. Cant find a photo either.Craig in UK wrote:Hi tf,
The word 'Desmo' is cast in to the left side cam cover (along with the cc).
Can't find a photo now to show you what I mean, but it's pretty obvious in reality.
Ciao
Craig
However, is it possible to replace the cam cover with a non-desmo cover?
Also are there any other markings, or are all the 'desmo' parts essentially hidden internally? thanks again, tf
yes you can replace a valve spring cover for a Desmo cover .
but there are other ways of I.D. ing a Desmo head
it is a differend casting : the tunnel where the camshaft in turns extends
deeper down to make room for the closer rockerarms
http://www.beneluxheads.com/album_showp ... c_id=12458
Eldert
but there are other ways of I.D. ing a Desmo head
it is a differend casting : the tunnel where the camshaft in turns extends
deeper down to make room for the closer rockerarms
http://www.beneluxheads.com/album_showp ... c_id=12458
Eldert
thanks!Eldert wrote:yes you can replace a valve spring cover for a Desmo cover .
but there are other ways of I.D. ing a Desmo head
it is a differend casting : the tunnel where the camshaft in turns extends
deeper down to make room for the closer rockerarms
http://www.beneluxheads.com/album_showp ... c_id=12458
Eldert