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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

Please note that Ducati-UpNorth.com cannot accept any liability for the accuracy or content of this section. Visitors who rely on this information do so at their own risk. If you are unsure it's worth contacting your local Ducati dealer who will be able to help. Do not attempt a repair or modification if you do not have the correct tools or knowledge to do so.