Introduced in 1979, Ducati's belt-drive bikes represented a huge step forward in performance. This hands-on guide helps owners ensure originality during restoration and modification by identifying key components of the 500/600/650SL, 750 F1, 750 Sport, 750SS, 900SS, Monster, and other two-valve belt-drive built since '79. Hundreds of photos illustrate all mechanical details, while appendices cover specifications and identify sources for the restorer. Includes numerous sidebars suggesting model-specific modifications. The author of Ducati, Ducati Twins Restoration Guide, and dozens of other motorcycle books, Ian Falloon also contributes articles and photographs to several motorcycle periodicals. He resides in Australia.
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Ducati Belt-Drive Two Valve Twins Restoration,
This review is from: Ducati Belt-Drive Two-Value Twins Restoration and Modification (Authentic Restoration Guide) (Paperback)
The following review is from The Ducatis Unlimited Connection web site (www.duc.org):There are basically two types of Ducati riders: Those that just ride the motorcycles, and those that are also driven by a 'need to know;' who relish every savory (and occasionally unsavory) detail about these extraordinary machines. If you are the latter type this book is a must have. Although billed on its cover as an "Authentic Restoration Guide" this book is actually much more. It is a cornucopia of interesting details -- seemingly every detail! -- about the entire line of belt-drive two-valve twins from the earliest pre-production Pantahs down to the latest Monsters, STs, and fuel-injected Supersports. And, if the breadth of coverage seems amazing (and it is) even more so is the way that Ian presents it. Not just as a lengthy compendium of facts and data, but as an unfolding story of development and change. One filled with cues and, yes, the occasional miscue. Fascinating! But it's billing as a Restoration and Modification Guide is, none-the-less, correct. Want to know the original color or decal placement on a `82 Pantah? You'll find it here. Interested in learning recommended methods for dealing with the flat spot produced by a Paso 750's auto-type carburetor? That is here, too. Also included -- many for the first time -- are accurate production and distribution figures for each and every model, along with charts that list factory correct tuning data, and such esotery as carburetor specifications, gear ratios, and camshaft valve timing for each model and year. Whew! Filled with scores of photographs and interesting diagrams, this is a book to read, study, and enjoy. DUC Recommended!
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This review is from: Ducati Belt-Drive Two-Value Twins Restoration and Modification (Authentic Restoration Guide) (Paperback)
The book has a very good over view of the history of the two valve engine both street and racing including pictures of the various bikes the Pantah and Pantah based engine was used in.There are seprate chapters for the differant models from the first 350 and 500 Pantahs to the Monsters and 1998 and up SuperSports.Also included where applicable are the Bimoto models useing the Two Valve engine.The only weakness in the book are the two chapters titled Engine Modifications and Chassis Modifications.The info in the chassis section is very basic,no real indepth modification information.The engine section is a little better listing parts available and there effects when installed,and the importance of having an overall "plan" when chossing mods.Don't look here for the secrete to building a 100hp 900ss because it's not here.The appendix list production numbers,cam specs,fork types,capacities,ect and is well done. The photos are good but all B/W except for the cover.Overall a very good book but not the last word on Ducati Two Valves,but not due to a lack of effort by the auther.
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This review is from: Ducati Belt-Drive Two-Value Twins Restoration and Modification (Authentic Restoration Guide) (Paperback)
This book has a lot of information, that you wont find in a workshop manual, ie what size tyres work best on a 750 paso, etc, It also covers in depth the development of each model & it's shortcomings & fixes.
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Originating from two racing engines, the belt-drive Ducati twin followed a tradition first set by Ducati in 1957 with the first overhead camshaft 175-cc single. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
reversed rear cylinder head, cantilever swingarm, new side stand, inner clutch drum, heating kit, vacuum fuel tap, eventual production version, remote reservoir master cylinders, aluminum swingarm, uprating kit, steel swingarm, footpeg brackets, primary drive ratio, front disc rotors, steering head angle, braided steel brake lines, right fork leg, single front disc brake, solo seat, timing pulleys, unrestored example, rubber brake lines, single shock absorber, clutch lines, exhaust heat shields Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Ducati Performance, United States, Laguna Seca, Australian Motorcycle News, Gran Canyon, Milan Show, Nippon Denso, Vee Two, Museo Ducati, Grand Prix, Super Sport, Pierre Terblanche, City Dark, Marco Lucchinelli, Tony Rutter, Battle of the Twins, Soft Damp, Cologne Show, Final Edition, Mike Hailwood Replica, Forcelle Italia, Isle of Man, Club Italia, Dunlop Sportmax, Fabio Taglioni New!
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Originating from two racing engines, the belt-drive Ducati twin followed a tradition first set by Ducati in 1957 with the first overhead camshaft 175-cc single. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
reversed rear cylinder head, cantilever swingarm, new side stand, inner clutch drum, heating kit, vacuum fuel tap, eventual production version, remote reservoir master cylinders, aluminum swingarm, uprating kit, steel swingarm, footpeg brackets, primary drive ratio, front disc rotors, steering head angle, braided steel brake lines, right fork leg, single front disc brake, solo seat, timing pulleys, unrestored example, rubber brake lines, single shock absorber, clutch lines, exhaust heat shields Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Ducati Performance, United States, Laguna Seca, Australian Motorcycle News, Gran Canyon, Milan Show, Nippon Denso, Vee Two, Museo Ducati, Grand Prix, Super Sport, Pierre Terblanche, City Dark, Marco Lucchinelli, Tony Rutter, Battle of the Twins, Soft Damp, Cologne Show, Final Edition, Mike Hailwood Replica, Forcelle Italia, Isle of Man, Club Italia, Dunlop Sportmax, Fabio Taglioni New!
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- Ducati Super Sport (Great Bikes) by Ian Falloon on page 197, and Back Matter
- Ducati Twins by Mick Walker in Back Matter
- Saudi Arabia (Countries) by Bob Italia on page 174
- The United States (Countries) by Bob Italia in Back Matter
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