Desmocedici innards

[IdZer0]

Now I know how the inside looks like:

Desmosedici performance @ ducati herzele part 2

Anyone knows what he's doing to the inlets?

[csp808]

What do you mean looks like he was checking for piston valve clearance during his valve timing adjustment?

[junior varsity]

well. everytime i hear the music I have to make time to watch Requiem For A Dream, followed by a session of curling into the fetal position, holding myself, and sobbing.

thanks for that.

[junior varsity]

Toy Story Requiem

[Speeddog]

At one point, he was putting clay on the piston crowns, that's to check for piston to valve clearance.
Typically done when you fit high-comp pistons, or aftermarket ones, just to make *absolutely* sure there's no interference.
Also done if you're changing cam timing in a way that may have the valves closer to the pistons.

I'm pretty sure when he had the dial indicator installed, he was degreeing the cams.

[arai_speed]

Cool stuff - loved the white wheels on the bike. 

[battlecry]

Looking at the way he tightened the cam caps in the first few seconds, he's not an Alfa mechanic.

[DucHead]

What mirrors are those?

[DucatiTorrey]

What mirrors are those?

i didn't see mirrors. ill look again

[Povidius]

Mirrors... I don't see them.

[ducpainter]

What mirrors are those?

oooohhhhh....

sarcasm.

[DucatiTorrey]

damn...

[IdZer0]

At one point, he was putting clay on the piston crowns

Ah, didn't realize I was looking at the pistons there. Now it's clear.

[Punx Clever]

Ah, didn't realize I was looking at the pistons there. Now it's clear.

You may hand over your man card, keys, and motorcycle now, thanks.

Also, don't let the door hit you on the way out, we don't want ass prints on our door.