Ducati 749 rebuild - youtubed

[RVA Duc]

I like to watch 

[1KDS]

I don't sweat the tech comments too much.  I just don't want to be called a Harbor Freight guy.  LOL

Fixed!

[evoasis]

I wanna watch him put a generous amount of lube on the shaft.

[g-rex]

I wanna watch him put a generous amount of lube on the shaft.

LOL Don't worry. It's coming soon!  I'm almost ready to begin reassembly!

[1KDS]

[1KDS]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrn6Gk3_ZJc&feature=player_embedded#!

[dbran1949]

I was working by myself and thought this might be easier.  If I had help, I would have used the jack for sure.  

I don't really like Harbor Freight that much, but they are much closer to my house than Sears is for some of the oddball stuff.  I'm a Craftsman guy.  99% of my tools are Craftsman.    Cut me a little bit of slack!  LOL

Thanks again guys!  

G-rex nice job - the bike looks great. Did you do any detailed vids on the engine re-build? I am curious about how you solved the problem with the crankshaft rod bearings

[g-rex]

Thanks!

I actually did do several detailed videos of the rebuild, as well as a detailed vid on rebuilding the forks, and adjusting the dreaded desmo valves.  I haven't edited/posted those yet, but I do have the raw footage and I do intend to get them uploaded.

To answer your question, the crank was out of spec also, so I had to replace the crank as well as the bearings.

I got lucky and found a crank complete with pistons/rods on eBay for $60.  At that price, I was willing to take the 50/50 chance that it would be good.  It checked out perfect.  I ordered new bearings for it, slapped it all together, and voi'la.  Runs like a top! 

[ducrider45]

I cant wait to see the valve adjustment video. Im getting ready to attempti for the first time myself.