[Ducati] RE: valve adjustment (Basil Duwaik)

[Ronald Betts]

During the 12 years and over 60,000 miles, I think that maybe 3 closer shims were replaced during all the combined adjustments. 
 
 
Peace...Ron"Desmohead"Betts 95 900 SPI've learned that I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy it!> From: jffilak at hotmail.com> To: ducati at ducati.net> Subject: RE: [Ducati] RE: valve adjustment (Basil Duwaik)> Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:53:55 -0400> > >From: Rainer Genschel <rgenschel at yahoo.com>> >... Also recommended MBP collets instead of stock Ducati half rings,> > as the former will make valve adjustment necessary less frequently.> > > > 1) It's my understanding that with shim/bucket valves, that once stabilized, > say, 20k miles or so, valves rarely require adjustment at all. I'm speaking > generally, not just Ducati. That's definitely the case with late model BMW, > Honda, etc.> > 2) It's not clear to me how somebody else's collets will reduce the > frequency of valve adjustments. Do you have any A-B experience to support > this claim, or is this a claim by the aftermarketer? Can you explain how the > collets affect the shim clearances? -- thanks> > 3) If Ducati collets cause the valve adjustments to drift out of spec, then > aren't you really just adjusting the shims to compensate for worn collets? > Why not just replace the collets, and leave the shims alone? I'm trying to > apply a little cause/effect logic here. If the valves aren't the cause of > the problem, then why focus on them?> > Thanks,> John Filak> Potterstown, NJ, USA> > _________________________________________________________________> Share your special parenting moments! > http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM&loc=us> > > *****> > Our newest sponsor, MC Stands, has just opened its doors! It's a motorcycle> stand superstore. Every brand, every model, 95% in stock for immediate> shipment. Whether front stands, rear stands, paddock stands, dirt bike> stands, or any kind of stand or lift, MC Stands tests, rates, and discounts> everything they sell. Check them out!> > Visit: http://mcstands.com/> _______________________________________________> Ducati mailing list> Ducati at ducati.net> http://list.ducati.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ducati> Mailto: ronaldebettsasalc0015 at hotmail.com
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