Tech Library

Included on the site are a selection of useful technical articles from member's and guest contributors including Larry Kelly of San Diego CA (aka Shazaam!).

Buying a Used Ducati Superbike

This page gives an insight into what to look for when buying a used SBK. An excellent source of info and worth printing out and taking with you when you view.

Air/Fuel/Oil


Air Filter Design - what does an air filter do and what benefits are there from race filters?
9xx Air Intake Mod - stop bugs getting into your airbox
Airbox - What it does and effect on chassis stiffness
Metal Particles on your sump plug - what it could be?
Very large metal bits in oil - it may not be as bad as you first think
More on metal particles, rocker wear and oil changes
Chain Cleaning - what works best?
Octane rating - will my bike run better with higher octane fuel?
Crankcase ventilation - options and effect on performance
Carbs and jetting - an explanation of how a carb works
Coring an S*R exhaust -A "how to" by Dave Gallagher


Electrical

ECU - tech info on swapping ecu's and how to fit
Ignition System problems - plugs and coils
What replacement battery? - very detailled info on battery size and storage capacity
Electrical Charging System problems - solutions to common failures
Erractic fuel Light - issues and solutions
749/999 Error Codes - how to display/diagnose error codes

Cooling System

Running Temperatures - an article on too hot and too cool running temperatures

Engine

Lightened Flywheel - pros and cons
Cam belt tension - why its important
Cam Timing - basic principles, covers belt and bevels
Cam Belt Construction - info on cam belt codes from Gates, the belt maker
Engaging Neutral - problems getting 749/999's into neutral?
Clutch problems? - Air in clutch or failing slave cylinder? maybe not.
Clutch Aftermarket or OEM - Advantages/disadvantages of aftermarket clutch or basket
Clutch Tuning - Plate order /stack height. Includes Bucci Ducati Slipper Clutch instructions
Valve setting - Useful tips on setting valve clearances on 2V engines

Wheels/Suspension/Brakes

Carbon Wheels - pro's and cons with details from US BST importer Motowheels
What tyre pressure - how to get the ideal pressure
Tyre Size - 180 v's 190
Tyre Technical Tips - scrubbing in, dynamoters and more info from Cambrian Tyres
Gearing - altering ratios and impact on wheelbase/ride height
Adjusting the chain - how to check and adjust
748/9xx Swingarm removal - How to
Radial brakes - an introduction to brake technology
Showa Fork Oil Change - How to
Suspension - Springs and Sag (very detailed)
Paint codes - PPG codes for most colours

 

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