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by Desmo-Kid
Thu Nov 25, 2010 6:50 am
Forum: Squarecase Early 860/900 Crossover Gearchange Engines > 860/900 GT
Topic: Weight reduction ideas for an 860?
Replies: 10
Views: 33219

The seat is a tank....and weight up high is the most important. So get a fiberglass seat. Go to an ion battery like the dirt bikes use, a huge difference in weight and you are still running with a proper battery....a guy advertises on ktmtalk.com makes a great one.

As said by others, ditch the ...
by Desmo-Kid
Thu Nov 25, 2010 6:42 am
Forum: Roundcase Engines > 750 GT, 750 Sport & 750 Super Sport
Topic: 750 close ratio "3 dog" gears
Replies: 3
Views: 12702

The gears (I don't remember if it's all of them) have 3 long and 3 short dogs. Short dog engagement has far less bearing area and can result in "slipping" during acceleration, followed by long dog engagement, which won't slip. High forces can be generated during this slippage, which feels like a ...
by Desmo-Kid
Mon Mar 13, 2006 4:24 am
Forum: Carburettor & Fuel System Shop
Topic: 750GT rebuilt carbs, runs only on choke
Replies: 4
Views: 8893

Are you suggesting valve timing could be causing this?

I've checked the clearances, they are fine.

Can a valve problem also cause this?
by Desmo-Kid
Mon Mar 13, 2006 4:04 am
Forum: Carburettor & Fuel System Shop
Topic: 750GT rebuilt carbs, runs only on choke
Replies: 4
Views: 8893

750GT rebuilt carbs, runs only on choke

I tried to post this message once, don't know where it went!

Just rebuil the PHF's, but it will only run on choke.....spits, coughs, backfires through carbs when choke is off. Goes way lean.

Jetting is per Ducati restoration guide.

Both carbs getting fuel.

New fuel.

Floats set per Dellorto ...

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